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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
CHRISTMAS.
How 1t was spent In this city-Saenes, In
cidents, sc.

I
cidents, sc.
The evening before Christmas was typical OF the
Christ mas tide that we often illustrated in Pc
riothcals-the damp that had fallen in the af-
ternoon chung to the branches Of the trees, robing
them in white, and the full moon cast its silycry
light upon the scene, giving it an appearance like
that suggested by the thought of fairy lands and
grottoes woven by the mystical fingers of the
sprites. 1t was mild enchanting night, such an
one as would call forth less kind hearted saint
than old Santa Claus and so the Christmas trees
were planted and grew with an unwonted thrift in
many households, their branches bearing rich
fruitage, bringing joy to the hearts of children,
old and young,-thc older ones rejoicing in the
privilege of giving, and the younger ones being
made glad by receiving. And Santa came, with
baskets full It's no use to talk longer about hard
times; never were gifts more expensive or lavlshly
bestowed The traders on the street UNANIMOUSLY
testify that their holiday trade was never better
than this year, purchasers combining themselves
not to the substantals and really useful, but ven
turing largely into the realm Of the ornamental
On Thursday evening an entertainmentwasp pro-
vided at the rooms of the Y. M. C. Association,
more especially loI tuC ochSut VI tHc NhiiutSh Va
the mission school connected with the Association.
Not ouly the children were present, but their pa
rents also-the room being completely filled with
a happy throng. The Christmas tree was loaded
and when the trutage was distributed there was
found present for every child, some seventy-fve
in number The tables were loaded with delica-
cies. Before the supper the divine blessing was
invoked by the Rev. Mr.. Ecob, and after it there
were speeches by several gentlemen. Several
liberal hearted persons sent in contributions Of
money. The tables were cleared after the feast,
and many packages were carried home for enjoy
ment on the next day.
On Christmas evening there was Christmas
tree and festival at the Free Baptist church, all
the children Of the Sunday School receiving pre-
sents Some of the decorations were very fine
The occasion was one of great enjoyment. Among
the pleasant episodes of the occasion was the ap-
pearance Of two couples, who were united in
matrimony during the festival. A pleasant Incl
dent was the presentation of fine easy chair to
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Penney, gift from the Sun
'day school. Mrs. Penney also received several
pretty presents.
The Sunday school connected 18th the Granite
church had picnic or festival, in the evening"
at the chapel. A supper was provided, and there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
TELEGRAMsIN GENERAL.

Additional iumblings are reported in Stone
Mountain, Ca
The detectives are now searching Orange Viii
lagc, N. j., for Charley Ross.
Washington special states that the President
avows there will be no further tiifing or weak
treatment of affairs in the South.
Zorgen's Brewery, East New York, with ma
chinery and stock Of malt, were burned Saturday;
loss, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
Casualtiessin Springfield.

Springfield, Me-, December %. Geo. Clark, of
East Hampton, aged about 50 years, and book
keeper for the Nasharounock Suspender Co. prob
ably fatally shot himself to-day, while temporari
ly Insane.
James Meehan, aged 80 years. was killed by
falling from railroad bulge at Russell, Thursday
night lie leaves a wife and two children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Railroad Accident.

Boston, December &c. The Express train from
Bangor, the Eastern Railroad, struck young
woman named Margaret Howard. walking
beside the track, at half-past seven this evening,
near Lynn, and it is supposed she was fatally in
jured
VIM \. Lamson, of Boston, was run over last
night, at Melrose. by an express train on the Bos-
ton K Maine Railroad, and instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

night fire was discovered in the hay loft Of a
large barn on the Solomon Dodge place, in New
Boston, owned by Charles F. Dodge. Three barns
were consumed, including eighty tons of hay, and
farming TOOLS loss, 1900; insured for 81 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN CHANGED by the use
of the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide oS from from
weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to strong,
healthy and happy men and women, and invslids
cannot reasonably hesitate to give it a trial. For
dyspepsia and debility it is specific.
dec2S. t,SWlW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

WILD CHERRY BALsAM.-The memory Of Dr.
Wistar is embalmed in the hearts of thousands
whom his Balsam of Wild Cherry has cured of
coughs, colds, consumption or some other form Of
pulmo nary disease. 80 cents and 81 per bottle,
large bottles much the che apcr. dec2l-d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
City of Augusta.

gINIIE Joint Standing Committee on Accounts will
/ meet in the Aldermen's Room, on Wednesday,
30th inst. at2 O'Clock +. NJ. ito examine All bills
which may be rendered against the city, and allow
them slch part of them as they deem to be just"
and make roll of the same to be reported TO the
CITY Council at its EeNt meeting All demands that
shall not have been placed in the hands OF the Com
mttee by halfpast O'Clock on the day above nam
ed viii BE laid aside un,i, The next meeting of the
Committee CHAS. +. NASH Charmen OF
$. +. ROBINSON, Committee.
Anrusta nni cG iS14 til
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

REMovAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock of hair goods to l40 Water ST, over
Pierce's Book Store, where she will be pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment OF switches, braids, natural
curls, &c Work Of all kinds done TO order.
iunpG. +;f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Reader, tic merchant, druggist and grocer where
you usually trade, keeps Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil for sale. If they are out, they will get
a new supply at your request, but be sure and call
for it by the full name, and take nothing else in
its stead. at works like a charm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
Important Decision.
BATH.


Bath December &c. Maggie Remission, mar
ried lady, "a years of age, attempted suicide in
Nobleboro, this morning, by taking a composition
for removing freckles. She had just received
news of her husbands death in London, which
was the cause Of the act. She was alive at three
O'Clock this afternoon, but cannot live but few
h0nrc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
KENTUCKY.

Cinbnnat December 26. A fire at Newport,
KY, last night destroyed Robson Il Co.'S distil
lery, with its contents, and two small buildings
adjoining; loss on distillery $780, 00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

William F. Morrill, of Portland, has resigned the
position of Grand Worthy Secretary of the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars, and his resignation has
been accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

During the seighing carnival on State street on
Christmas afternoon, "Young Fearnaught' charm
ed the public with his speed and magnificent style
Of trotting and showed splendid speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
OHIO.
A Murder.

Cincinnati, December 26. A despatch from Co.
lumbus to day says man named Han. Worden,
living at New Albany, has been missing for some
days and his house closed. Yesterday his chvrred
remains were found in the fireplace of the house
his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
LEWISTON.
False RcDOTt.

Lewiston, December l6. a despatch to the
Journal says the report of an alleged murder at
Rumford is hoax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
PENNSYLV ANA.
Fire.

Pttsburg December &c. A building belonging
to the Wilkins estate was burned last night. The
principal losers Roeneck & Gill, who occupied
the upper floor as mattress mandatory, and the
American Garden Variety Theatre. Loss, 49,
600; partly insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

John Mcclure, Michael McDermot and Thos.
Farity, all young men, in Jail for thirty days,
for getting drunk and making disturbance on
Christmas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Speaking of Gen. Murray, the Bridgton News
says: "The gentleman is very efficient officer,
and has won an enviable reputation for his skill in
detecting fraudulent claims in the department Of
which he has charge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

On Tuesday evening post Of Tie Grand Amy
is to be formed at Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

HA. Brick s express horse was on Saturday
afternoon last driven from Benefits saloon in
this city, to the Evans House in Gardiner, in
twenty-five minutes. The distance is six miles.
A bet was made on the race, but subsequently
withdrawn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
LOST.

Somew here on Green street. lady's green Basque.
The finder will co1fer great favor by leaving at this
Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
daily gtnnebet yournal.
PORTLAND.
Railroad Accident.
TO THE


Portland, December &c. The six and a half
o'clock freight train, west, on the Portland &
Worcester Railroad, when west of Gorham this
morning, broke an axle and threw the train off
the track. The passenger train sor Worcester had
to return to Portland. despatch from Bar Mills
says the freight train was coming down Emery
grade East Buxton, when the forward car ran off,
pirg the rest Of the train On top Of it and badly
smashing seven or eight cars. No was in
jured.
Important Decision.
In the case of Sumner Adams against Alexander
Mcfarland, to recover on a guaranty that one
Cutter would pay all claims of plaintiff the Supc-
rior Court to-day awarded $685. to the plaintiff.
Railroad Affairs.
The NJ C. Board met at the Falmouth yester-
day, and decided to push strongly canvassing for
funds during the next six months.
Steamer Prussan sailed for Liverpool ct six
O'Clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
CAN ADA

st. Lin December 26. The extensive brewery
in this village was burned this morning. Loss
5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
Launched.

Launched this afternoon, from the ways Of
Goss & Sawyer, fine ship of ll5S tons, named
Mary l.. Stone, coppered and with her masts stand
ing. She is owned by Boston parties and will be
commanded by Capt. Charles II. Phinney
A Fire.
The house of Capt. NJ. 2. Anderson caught fire
last evening, in the ell, and was damaged to the
amount OF about $1,000, for which sum it is in
snred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

The days will begin to lengthen to-day 1t won't
be perceptible however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
WASHINGTON.

Washington, December %. Committees to in
yestigate affairs at Nicksburg and Alabama, left
for their destination this morning. That on Lou
isana affairs will leave tomorrow morning.
Treasury Balances.
Special oposits legal tenders for the
redemption of certificates Of depos-
tors, Sn, 100000
Currency, 1862 l04
Coin, including $2l ,37S, 400 in certif-
icates, 76,763. 245
Outstanding legal tenders, 49, 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Christmas had its sad features, as well as its joy
full ones. The remains Of Miss Lila Moulton
daughter of Mrs. Mary Moulton, of New York were
brought here and buried in Forest Grove Gene
terry. The deceased died of the dipthcria, which
is raging fearfuly in the city Of New York, and
was sick but week. Mrs. Moultons husband,
Capt. Thomas Moulton of Brunswick, died at
several years since, and the sweet and beautiful
daughter that has just been committed to the
grave, was the only child remaining with her
mother, and the light and joy Of the household.
Mrs. Moulton has relatives here who deeply SYM
pathize with her in this great bereavement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
Proposals for Building.

C,EALED Proposals for the underpining TO the
- school House to he erected in Farmingdale,
will be received till Jan. /, 1873. Specifications
may be had at the oflicc of the W. L. Telegi aph
Co., Gardiner.
JOHN ii. DREW,
Chairman of the Building Committee.
EarIninpdnIe. Dec. Ii. 1871. uecl2-ttllanl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Prof Tourjee Of Boston, has been giving sing
ing service at Waterville, to a crowded house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
Notice.

rHIIE annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
/ Northern National Bank OF Ilallowel. will be
held at their banking rooms on esday January
H. proXimo, at O'Clock Z. NJ. for the choice of
Directors. JUSTIN r. SMITH Cashitr.
Hallowell, Dec. H. 1874. decl5-ttld'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Judge Rice returned home on Christmas day
from his trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Caleb Nichols of Vassalboro', an aged and re-
spectacle citizen of that town, died on the 9th
inst He was prominent member of the Society
of Friends, and several years ago was largely
gagged in the manufacture Of boots and shoes. He
was about 81 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28

Our correspondent at the Rangeley lakes, writes
under date of Tuesday morning, the 18th, that
the thermometer indicated 81 degrees below zero
at Indian Rock; the snow storm of the l4th, only
produced about four inches, while there were
about eight inches in Phillips and Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-12-28
County Treasurer's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that shall devote the
IN time from this date to the first OF January, to
Ting with the County Commissioners. Conse'
auently no money will be paid from the trea sury
before Friday, Jan. l. 1873.
A. SHARKS, County Treasurer
Augusta Dec, "a, 1874. dec2t-t &wlw
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02
Arsenic In the Air OF Rooms.

The deletcrious effects produced by
the use Of arsenical green in paper
hangings, which have long been
known, are commonly attributed to
the inhalation of the dust mechan-
ically detached from the walls. The
occurrence, however, of arsenical
poisoning i'm rooms where no such
mechanical abrasion was possible has
led DIR. Fleck, of Dresden, to submit
the question to the test of Ofexperiment.
-Four glass jars were employed for the
purpose. The interior OF the first
was lined, with paper covered with
Schweinfurt green, a paste of potato
starch being used as the adhesive ma
terial, every square centimetero OF sur
face having upon it fifteen MILL
grammes Of white arsenic combined
In the copper salt. The second jar
was covered on its interior with q
thick layer Of gelatine mixed with
Schweinfurt green, applied while
warm. Under. the third jar was
capsule containing Schweinlurt
green MIXED with water to n thick
paste. Tho fourth was similarly pre-
pared, except that white arsenic was
used instead OF Schweinfurt green
Each Jar was closed at the bottom
by a glass plate, and at the top by 9
cork carrying two glass tubes, one o
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02
Laughing Children.

Give us the boy or girl who smiles
as soon as the first rays of the morn
ing sun glance in through the window,
gay, happy, and kind. Such a boy
will be flt to snake up" into man
at least when cOntrasted with a
sullen, morose, grabbed fellow, who
snaps and snarls like surly cur, or
growls and grunts like an untamed
hyena, from the moment he opens
his eyes until he Is confronted by his
breakfast. Such girl, other things
being favorable, will be good material
to aid in gladdening comfortable
home, to refine, civiliZe, tame and
humanize rude brother, making
him gentle affectionate and loveable.
IL Is a feast to even look at such q JOY
inspiring girl, and see thesmiles flow
ing 80 to speak, from the parted lips,
displaying a set of clean, well brushed
teeth, looking almost the personiiica-
tion OF beauty and goodness, singing,
and as merry as the birds that COM
mence their morning concert long be-
fore the lazy boy dreamed that the
sun was approaching and about tO
pour n whole flood of light and
warmth upon the earth. Such girl
Is like q gentle shower to the parchetl
earth, bestowing kind words, sweet
smiles and acts OF mercy to all around
her the JOY and light Of the house
hold.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02

Sometimes, in glancing over the
police news, an item Is found stating
that some miserable pauper has viii
fully transgressed the law, that he
may receive the benefits OF some sort
of u home, even though that home
he within prison, but doubt if
such an experiment Is frequently re-
pcated for the dull routine Ofa prison
Is simply terribly. A contributor to
a leading New York journal giving q
well-written description of the AL
bany penitentiary, remarks upon the
utter listlessness visible i'm every
movement of the miserable men
shut out from the world by the grim
walls of their prison. No wonder !
Think, for moment, what their lives
must he; forced to remain silent |;
obliged to turn out just so much
daily-asa machine might; contin-
ually watched not even allowed to
look at surrounding objects during
working hours; and, though they
work and eat In company, In the
midst OF the crowd they are so bitter
ly alone that the heart of the most
depraved must feverishly long for
the home, however poor, which his
sin has laid waste. But he must reap
as he has sown, for that IL the em-
bodlment of human justice. In the
penitentiary above mentioned, the
writer tells US that the prisoners are
employed principally In making
shoes, their labor being let out by the
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02

The second volume opens with a
general criticism of American insti-
tutiOns and popular manners. 1t Is
refreshing to hear what an imperial
prince has to say about the former.
He believes that the soil of America
naturally was destined for republican
institutions. "There Is an astOnish-
ing self-reliance about Americans"
he writes, not without genuine en-
thusiasm; "and this, to the most
casual observer, together with their
wonderful, unparalleled information
of the general principals of govern
ment, accounts for their fitness for
republican institutions. The small
est school boy in the United States
knows the names of the eminent
Presidents of his country. No one
can convince anybody that General
Washington was not the nOblest man
placed ut the head of any nation. OF
their war with Mexico they are very
proud, as well lthey may be, according
to my opinion; for they routed large
Mexican armies, well armed and in
trepidly commanded, with mere
handiuls of soldiers. / was reluct-
ant to converse much on the recent
civil war, as 1 still found consider
able feeling on either side; and l
principally cOnversed with some in
innate military friends on the great
events in which they bore cOnspic-
uous parts. Nothing could be more
touching and thrilling than the mod
ert accounts which these true heroes
gave of exploits which the ancients
would have immOrtalized In tablets
of bronze The infantry of
America seems to suffer from some of
the defects of the French-tOO much
elan and too much independence of
the privates-still, very admirable
material. But did not know why
they were uniformed in so unattrac-
tive a manner. Some of the military
regiments i'm New York, and even i'm
the West, look prouder and nicer than
the regular troops of the line. The
artillery Is well armed, although
some of the guns / saw seemed to
have just issued from prOtracted
campaign. The cavalry is splendidly
mounted, and from what saw, con-
sists mostly of capital fellows"
The courts of the United States, 1t
seems to the Grand Duke Alexis,
lack the sOlemnity which surrounds
those of Great Britain and other
European countries. "This," he
writes, sis the more singular, as the
people take the utmost interest in
judicial proceedings, both criminal
and civil. At first blush, it almost
might seem rs though nearly all in
telligent men i'm the country were law
yers, so well are they informed con-
cerning the rudIments of the laws.
Besides they are born orators their
fluency of speech has Oftentimes ex-
cited my utmost suprise."
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02
Ignorance OF Artists.

Holman Hunts famous painting,
"The shadow Of the Cross" still pos
sesses paramount interest from the fact
that John Ruskin has not yet passed
judgment upon it. 1t is understood
that he will soon do so, however, and
one circumstance connected with 1t,
and narrated by MOncure ID. Conway,
Is ut once amusing and instructive.
Mr.. Ruskin was studying the picture
earnestly one day, in company with
some ladies, when man in the garb
of a mechanic startled him by re-
mark that the painter knew nothing
about the carpenters trade Mr..
Ruskin asked him what convinced
him of the artists technical ignorance,
and the mechanic in reply pointed
out three main detects as they appear
ed to him. Firstly, the painter was
unaware that in a carpenters shop
three varieties of shavings arc to be
found always, and had introduced
but one of them secondly, Jesus was
presented as having just ceased the
operation of saving, and there was
no saw-dust on tho floor; lastly, the
peculiar bend of the true carpenters
arm was wanting in that of the fig
ure before him. Mr.. Ruskin prevail
ed upon the mechanic, who proved to
be a carpenter, to write down these
observations for him, and carried
them to Oxford. Realistic art stands
i'm peril at all times from experts
Everybody is familiar with the re.
mark made by an English livery.
man upon u remarkable painting
which represented AbsalOm hanging
to tree, his mule gallOping away
with every mark of vice on his fea.
lures that the artist could place there,
Indeed, it was the admirable charac.
terizing of the animal that gained the
picture such q reputation. The horse
man surveyed II in silence. "Bless
nv SOUL" he at last exclaimed, shes
in a pretty fix but he ought to have
known better than to ride that beast
without snaffie."
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-04-02

A MAN was seen coming down
Montague street, Brooklin, OH his
way to the Wall Street Ferry. Over
his shoulder hung a bag containing
potatoes, and I'm his hand he carried a
stick. Being under full sail, mo-
mentum acquired In coming down
the steep grade carried him nearly
through the gateway, when, seeing a
boat about ten feet from the dock, he
made an astonishing burst of speed
and jumped. Just as he reached the
boat the potato-bag swung from his
shoulder and laid out Broad street
clerk, who was smoking cigar,
through meerschaum holder, while
the stick hit q rotund South street
merchant i'm the waistband, and Pat
himself assumed an involuntary de-
votional attitude. He was the first
to recover himself, and as he replaced
the bag, he complacently remarked,
swell, / got the boat, anyhow ~
"Got the boat" screamed he of Broad
street, splitting the broken pieces OF
his cigar-hOlder out of his mouth,
"why, you idiot, this boat is coming
I'm ~ And so she was.