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PORTLAND, Me- Dec. IL, 1882.
Charles Scri6ner's Sons:
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Bri tanica, and already the owner of fourteen vol
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FROm REV. I.P. WARREN.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. IL, 1889.
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FROM THOMAS HILL, ID. D., L. L. d.

IUHI IANI, ME-, DCCs To, Iooz,
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THOMAS HILL.
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Body Recovered.

GoRHAM, N. H., Dec %, 1882.
The body of MIR. Littlehsli, which was
thrown into the river Saturday, by being caught
in the shaiting at the Berlin Mills, Berlin, was
found last evening by the blasting out OF the
ice under which he was drawn and lodged, q
short distance below the mills. Death was
probably caused by drowning, as only one arm
was broken, and a slight bruise on one side.
His remains were brought here to-day for
u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-28

The committees who have charge of the
children's reception and dinner to be given at
City Hall to-day are very busy completing the
arrangements for the occasion. They report
that clothing came in yesterday in sufficient
quantities to supply the demand. The provi-
sious are rapidly accommodating but still there
is need of more.
All mess engers are requested to report at
CITY Hall at 8 o'clock this morning.
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Accidents.

Mr.. Thomas S. s. Lee, 6 Mountfort street,
while engaged yesterday forenoon in coupling
cars In the Grand Trunk yard, caught his
hand between the cross-bars, badly jamming
three fingers, breaking one of them and per-
haps necess itatiDg amputaton. Mr.. Lee has
been employed by the Grand Trunk Company
fully seventeen years. He is attended by DR.
Merri1
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Tnstruct,ou in Drawino.

The class in dra~ing from living models un-
der instruction of Miss Sallie s. Croker, tue
vel known artist, will have rare opportuni-
~ for study, as Miss Croker has had thor
oueh training IN the best Paris ateliers to de-
vslor her marked natural artistic talent and
ATTITUDE. The course Of twelve lessons will
begin January Z at her studio 567b Congress
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STATE NEW ..

ANDROsCoGGIN COUNTY.
The trustees of the Maine Wesleyan Semi
nary met in Lewiston Monday to arrange win
the Bearce estate for the legacy OF the late ..
r. Bearce, amounting to Sl5,0OO. The presi-
dent and treasurer of the board OF trustees
we're made committee to effect the settlement.
The legacy gives the college probably larger
invested property than any other METHODIST IN
stitution of its class. This makes $400 given
this school by Mr.. Bearce.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
A letter from the Friends minister, Eli
Jones, of China, says that he and his compan-
ion, CHARLES Nj. Jones, of winthrop, have ar
rived in Palestine and that new training
home for girls has been established on Mt.
Lebanon with fifteen girls for scholars. This
home has been instituted through the efforts OF
mister Jones, most of the money required
being procured In this country.
OXFORD COUNTY
A. J. Durgin, of Brownfeld, lost his house
and barn by fire. Very little furniture saved.
Hay, grain, farming tools, one horse, one COW,
one pair of steers and one heifer burned. In
surance $3.50. Cause unknown.
PENoBscor COUNTY.
The case of E. e. Savage, of Lagrange,
charged with embezzlement ia Montana, has
created some interest in Bangor. Savage was
arrested the first day OF this month on teie-
gram from Montana and has been confined in
our county jail ever sihCc' AasI oaeuiuaJ
sheriff arrived at Bangor with a requisition
from the Governor of Montana, paid all bills,
including the reward that had been offered,
aud intended to have taken young Savage
West yesterday. A hearing was had Tuesday
afternoon before the Governor on the requlsi-
ton and the papers we've found to be fatally de-
fective. The Governor refused the mandamus
Tuesday evening. Savage (who claims to have
perfect defence to the CHARGE was discharged
from custody.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
A. J. Darling, of Enfield, fish warden, fer
reted out some parties in Piscataquis county,
who have been carrying on wholesale slapgh-
Saturday, Dec. 23d, he Caused two of them to
be arrested and brought before A. Gray, Trial
Justice at MonsoD. at the trial j. f. Spraeue
appeared for the State and A. NJ. Robinson for
defendants. They we're fneo and paid 1882
for that fishing excursion.
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Eastern Railroad.

The Eastern Railroad directors met yester-
day morning but besides discussing in an in
formal manner the proposed appointment of
Payson Tucker. Esq, as vice president and
general manager of the road, and eiecting the
Chelsea Branch Railroad officers, no busin ess
of importance was transacted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-28

The components OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
are daily prescribed by the Oldest physicians,
whose success is due to the specific influence of
these componsnts. DR.. Bull's Cough Syrup
skillfully prepared fer Immediate use, is fer
sale by all druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-12-28
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
"WEDNESDAY Lorenzo Rel ley, Charles n Lord
Charles harmon Intoxication. Fined So and costs.
Winthr NJ. Merrill. Breaking and entering.
Bound over to grand jury January term In $1,000.
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FROM HON. NATHAN WEBB.

PORTLAND, ME-, Dec. ID, 1882.
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sugar and Molasses.

Nessrs. E. Churchill & Co. furnish US with
the importations of sugar aAd molasses for the
gear 1882 as follows:
sxgsr-A, so7 lids, LIT sss., IL ssla, s0S
AAss.
Mcls@ss-lo,osO hhds, ITS tcs., 2si bbl'.
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FROM Il. m. HASKELL, ESQ.
PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. IS, 1882.
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90 to Mrs. s. J. Clough's, 56l Congress
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FROM CHARLES 5. FonEs, ESQ.

BURGESS, FoBEs Co.,
80 CONNIE cial sire It,
PORTLAND, Me, Dec. 15, 1922
Messrs. Charles Scribner's Sons. Gentlemen:
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10 il estimated that loss Of $780, 900 was
sustained by individuals In Augusta through
the failure of the Pacific Bank In Boston.
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OUR lady friends are requested to read the
advertisement of Kiss Fernald, who is about
to retire from business and ia closing out her
stock
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FROM DIR. #. n. GERkISH.
FREDERIC HENRY GERRIsH, M. D.,
675 Congress street. I
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. ID, 1882.
Messrs, Charles Scri6ner's Sons, Gentlemen:
Iu reply to your request for my opinion concern
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market. In every important respect it is without
an eqnal.
Yours truly,
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FROM HON. CHARLIE. r. L,sny.

CITY OF PORTLAND, |
MAYORS OFFICE, Dec. 8, 1852.
Messrs. Charles Scribner's Sons:
Dear Sirs:-In reply to your inquiry as to my
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are microscopic compared with its merits.
Yours truly,
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DIARIES
1893.

A full line of Diaries for the
coming yeas are now open at our
store.
They will be sold at the same
low prices which have character
lied all our sales through the HOl-
iday season. The increase of bus
mess which we bayereceIved there
by has more than repaid us for the
reduction that we made.
Many suitable Presents for New
Years. being received daily. New
Years Cards in large variety.
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PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.

The Enormous Charge of the Tug Belknap.
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Gentle
Women

Who want glossy, Iuxuriant
and Wavy tresses Of abundant,
beautiful III air must use
LYONS KATHAIRON. This
elegant, cheap article always
makes the Hair grow freely
and fast, keeps it from falling
out, arrests and cures gray
ness, removes dandruff and
itching, m axes the Hair
strong, giving it a curling
tendency and keeping 1t in
any desired position. Beau
tiful, healthy Hair is the sure
result of using KathairOn.
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fE1tracts from letters published IN full else
aohere in this issae)
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PUBLIC OPINION
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FROM DIR. e. z. vOsE.

OFFICE oE EDWIN F. vosE NJ. D., !
AIT Congress Street,
PORTLAND, Me, Dec. 10, 1882.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
ESDrrtf Presentation.

NewYeaf's morning Lieut. CT .Zautner
was presented by his comrades of the Wa
tertown Rifles with d beautifully mount
ed regulation sword as d token of the
high esteem he is held in by Che members
of the company. The sword was present.
ed by Louis Schmidt who spoke as fol-
lows:
GENTLEMEN AND MEMBERS OF THE WA
TERTowN RIFLES: I am proud to see such
a large assemb]age on an occasion to do
honor to true merit and integrity. This
being the first day of the New Year and
the latter part of the I'd year of the or
ganization of this company, it is crafty
ing to see so many assembled to show that
by true devotion to cause even differ
ences will vanish like snow in the spring
months. On this occasion we are assem-
bled here to-day to acknowledge the abil-
ity and integrity of our LIST Lieut., Chas.
Zautner in advancing the company to
the position we have attained in the ranks
of the Wis Nat. Guard and to his zeal
and energy displayed and also by his i'm
partiality in discharging the duties of his
Office We therefore present to Lieut.. Zaut-
ner this sword and belt as small token
of our regard and respect for him. | may
state in behalf of the members that we
hope he may long live to wear this sword
and that his zeal for the welfare of the
Ompany may never diminish.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
The REPUBLICAN OF two weeks ago

The REPUBLICAN OF two weeks ago
was led into an annoying error by stating
that the new warehouse recently erected
on the bank of the river on First street
belonged to P. Kennedy, whereas it was
built by Messrs Prochazka & White for
the use of their carriage and wagon works,
while their large brick shop is in course
of erection in the spring. We deem it
only proper to set the enterprising firm
of Prochazka & White right before the
public.
REPUBLICAN AND NEws.-We publish
elsewhere the prospectus of the Milwau
kee Republican and News, one of the
first among western newspapers for abili-
ty and enterprise, and certainly journal
that every citizen of Wisconsin should
feel pride in. The Republican and
News gives excellent promise to its read
ers for the coming year. It's increasing
popularity is deserving and its list of sub
scribers should be increased in every To-
cality. Read the prospectus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
Utd0fU Bedott.

Many have been highly amused with
reading the sketch of Widow Bedott, but
it has as yet fallen to the lot of but few
to see dramatization of this favorite
character It has been left to Haverly' s
Comedy Company to present the comedy
of Widow Bedott for the first time in Wa
tertown on Friday evening, January 9th,
at Turner Hall. Of course it cannot be
otherwise than that the novelty will COM
mand crowded house here to witness it.
The Baltimore Sun of October 4th, thus
speaks of Widow Bedott as played by the
Haverly Company which appears here:
At Ford's Opera House last night Hav-
erly's Widow Bedott Comedy Company,
with Mr.. Charles B. Bishop as the ire
sistible widow, kept the audience, which
was large, in constant roar of laughter
In fun, as well as in figure, Mr.. Bishop
Is simply immense, and his portrayal of
the Widow Bedott is probably as clever a
piece of character acting as can be found
on the American stage. The support is
excellent, especially Mr.. Sol. Saith and
Elder Sniff1es.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re.
newer has the hearty commentator of
thousands whose turning locks have
been restored by it to their former beau
ty of color and growth. It is, in fact, a
miracle in its way, even in this age of
wondrous Improvements fact to which
every one who has given its virtues
test will certify. The proprietors, R. P.
Hall & Co., are men of liberality and en-
terprise who give the benefit of their dis
covery to the world at large, and have
placed it in the hands ofevery druggist
in the country, that its benefits may be
extended alike to all. If there is the
least suspicion of gray hair showing it
self upon your head, go at once and pro-
cure bottle of this celebrated Hair Re-
newer.-Carthage, N. 7, Republican.
11w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
HOW TO SECURE HEALTH.

1t seems strange that any one will suf-
fer from the many arrangements brought
on by an impure condition Of the blood,
Scovill's Sarsaparila and SGllngia or
Blood organization. 1t is indeed
strengthening syrup, pleasant to take, and
has proven itself to be the Best Blood
Purifier ever discovered, efectually cur
ing Scorfula, Syphilitic disorders, Weak
ness of the Kidneys, Erysipelas, Malaria;
all Nervous disorders and Debility, Bill
Gus complaints and all Diseases indicating
an impure condition of the blood, Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach, skin, etc. 1t corrects
indigestion, a single bottle will prove
to YOU its merits as health rcnewer, for
it act like charm, especially when the
complaint is ofan exhaustive nature, hav-
ing tendency to lessen the natural Wig
or of the brain and nervous system.
BAKERS PAIN PANACEA cures
PAIN inkMan and Beast. SFor use exter-
nally and internally.
DR. ROGERS VEGETABLE WORM SY.
RUp instantly destroys !worms and re.
moves the Secretions whrch causes them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
Plain Talk from DIR. SiUuyne

ECUIN ItVEk from Df. StCUyaP-
TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN. Itching
Piles is one of the most annoying COM
plants known to physicians. Every one
can tell whether he is thus afflicted by
observing the following symptoms: In
tense itching, particularly after getting
warm. 1t seems as if pin worms were
crawling in or about the rectum. Small
Jumps sometimes FORM The private parts
are often affected The more you scratch
the worse the itching. Knowing that my
Ointment is superior 10 any article in the
market, [ guarantee it to cure the worst
case of Itching Piles in existence.
Signed, H. SwAYNE, NJ. d.
DIR. SWAYNE's OINTMENT is also o
pleasant and effective cure for letter,
Itch, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, BARRIERS
Itch, Pinples and all Scaly, Crusty, Itchy
Skin Eruptions. Sold by all promineaI
druggists, or will be sent for fifty cent?
Gin 3 ct. stamps), 8 boxes, $1.25. AID
dress, DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia
Pa. 4y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
To the Public.

The prevalence of small pox in neigh
boring cities, and the probability that
cases of the disease will De imported into
our midst during the winter renders the
duty of vaccination imperative. Stats
tics show that frequent revaccination is
an absolute safeguard against small pox.
Scabs or crusts are unreliable and should
not be used when the animal vaccine can
be obtained. Cases where the operation
produces no result, do not guarantee i'm
munityss from the disease. The virus
may haye been inert and several subse-
quent attempts should be made before the
person can be regarded as proof against
small pox. The operation itself may
cause slight sore which might be re-
garded as a vaccine vesicle by those not
familiar with its appearances. 1t is best
to show the sore to the physician who
has vaccinated the patient and allow him
to judge of its efficacy. | also wish to
call public attention to the following Or
dinance for the preservation Of the public
health:
SECTION 1. Amy person having the care
of, or attending upon any case of the
small pox, or any person in whose house
such case may be, and who has knowl-
edge or good reason to believe that such
case is the small pox, who shall fail or
neglect for twenty-four hours to report
such case to the health commissioner or
the city marshall shall be liable to a fine
of not less than FIVE dollars nor more
than twenty-five dollars.
For the benefit of the medical profess
sion I will say that Ell. t. Eberle keeps
a supply of pure animal vaccine from the
stables of Dr.. Griffin, of Fond du Lac.
VIM f. WHITE,
Health Officer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
MARRIED..

On Dec. 26 1881 in Jefferson at the house of Mrs
Charles Greenwood, by Rev. N E. Chaplin. of
Lodi, Mr.. HERBERT B. PRESCOTT and Miss ILL
LIE B. GREENWOOD, both of Milford.
At the residence of G. Spoor, Aztaan, Dec. "a
1881, by Rev. s. C. Rice, Mr.. FRED. r. RYDER to
Miss NETTIE CUMMINGS, both of Springfield
Dane Co., Wis.
s8At the home of the brides parents, Dec. 2S
1881, by Rev r. Quaife. Mr.. EVERETT POTTER of
Cresco Iowa, to Miss CLARA M. RUTHERFORD, of
Lake Mills, Wis.
At Gilman. Dodge County, on Monday, Janu-
airy I'd, 1882, ROBERT G. A. FALK, of Leytils La
Crosse Co. to HARRIET ExLEY, ofClyman, Rev
Horace Gates, Of st. Paups church. Watertown,
Oniciating: