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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Judging from the large number Of young
ladies and gentlemen that may be seen daily
emerging from the entrance to the Dirigo
Commercial College in this city, Prof. Watt
is being rewarded for his labors to bring his
school up to a first class standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

There are many sensible people who toll
patiently through the summer, choosing to
take their vacation in October, in the time of
the Z" scar and yellow leaf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Bryant and Osgood, the well known tenn
perance reformers, who are true to their pro-
LESSONS. have recently been speaking in Saco
and Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

The full board of Trustees Of the Maine
Insane Hospital are to hold three days SEES
sion in this city, beginning to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

The Augusta Savings Bank has issued H.
Illustrated cards, as advertisements, showing
the advantages of little savings, and the mis-
cry entailed by squandering and the spend
as-you-go policy. 1t will surprise the young
man or young lady, who lays aside a little
sum each week, and puts it in a savings bank,
to find the aggregate of the accumulation at-
ter few years, at compound interest, There
are no safer repositories anywhere for these
little savings, than the Augusta and Kennebec
arranged or safer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Tiger Engine Company No. 1, of Haliow-
ell, Capt X. Hodgdon. with forty men, ac-
companieG by the IIalowell Cornet Band, lief
on the half past ten o'clock train last evening
Boston, where they will be the guests of
Warren Hook and Ladder Company They
will be accompanied by Capt. j. S. Snow
DIR. j. Q. A. Halves and others. The boys
will have most generous and warm hearted
reception
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT
New York. Sept. p, ls7i

EVENING Report.
The course of speculation in Wall street to-day
was marked by some interesting features. Gold
and c.thanSe were dun, but securities were active
with consl ierabe fl iCtuatiOns Money was easy
tex per cent. Sterling firm at 4s3 a4si Tor
90 days and t>6t4S612 for demand Custom receipts
st-30U cold was steady and uniform throughout
the day at 1898 alGJ'4 opening and closing The
rates paid for carry ing We're la2 per cent; loans
were also made Nat. The Assist Treasurer pald
out to-day 700 interest and S96,Os0 Tor called
bonds. uoy'is Were quiet and firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

The ladies of the Free Baptist Society have
arranged for an Antiquarian Supper in the
vestry of their church this evening. Ice
creams, cake and confectionery will also he
offered for sale. The public are invited
Supper will be served from l.2 o'clock till
s. No admission fee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Quite large number of our citizens are
improving the splendid we ather attending the
State Fair at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Theodore Thomas will probably come this
way this season. His agent is making ar
engagements for his appearance in other parts
of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Regular convocation Of Jerusalem Il. A. c..
at Hallowell, this afternoon at two o'clock.
Work in all the degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
PEN NSXLY.3EIa

Philadelphia, Sept. %. Base bala-Atl.
letcs 3; PEiladelphias, .,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Gould Cross present the Magee Stan
dard Parlor Stove and the Peerless Furnace,
to the consideration of their friends and the
public, and those who desire to keep warm
during the approaching cold weather. The
time, and we think has not its superior in the
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Slight frosts on Monday and Tuesday
nights, but no damage to vegetation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Some power, seen or unseen, is attracting
the hand organs hither. The dulcet notes Of
double-ender smashed the September air
yesterday, while a little dirty faced tamborine
player circulated among the urchins on the
sidewalks, tempting them to squander for
music the pennies that had been intended for
permanent investment in candies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
OHIO.

Cinclnnatti, Sept. 90. The democrats of
the 81 district have nominated Chas Thomas
for Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
MISSOURI.

s.. Louis, Sept. %. The republican State
Convention met to-day and organized by
e!ec;inS Judge Isaac II. Parker, President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
FROM CALIFORNIA.

san Francisco, Sept. %. J. j. Marks, ex
h,rbor commissioner, convicted of embezzle
m-nt Of the State funds, has been granted a
new trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Regular monthly meeting of the city coun-
Gil this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Mr.. F. Lamson Scrbner Of Manchester has
a collection Of plants at the State Fair. The
ferns, orchids and heaths are fully represen-
ted in the collection. There are no grasses
or sedges on exhibition, though we understand
Mr.. Scribner in his herbarum nearly ell the
species of these two orders found in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
YER MOST.

s.. Johnsbury, Sept. %. E,,cAer made a
speech at the the fair here Yesterday, and was
most cordially received. He returned to the
Twin Mountain House after delivering his
address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
STATE NEWS.

The following list embraces some of the
heaviest tax payers in the town of Fsigheld:
William Atwood, S5s As
Henry A. Archer, 40 81
James h. Coffin, "A "a
stephen Canon, 2l2 Sc
William Common, 1866 %
V. X. Conner Co., lO2 81
ii. \. Campbell (Watervile), &c SO
George Drew, Sc 48
A. II. 4 c. E. Duren, SO 80
Char!es Fo4g, IS 90
/. W. Fogg, 80 "a
Z. X. Foss, 80 sc
The Bucksport and Bangor Railroad Co.
has receipted for the rails attached by Col.
Gowan in his suit against the Company, SO
that they will be laid at once. The case will
be brought to trial gt the United Ssates Cir
cult Court, which begins at Portland this
week. L. 5. District Attorney Webb, Judge
! Goddard and S. C. Strout Esq, being counsel
for Col. Gowan, and j. S. Rowe, Esq, and
F. A. Wilson, Esq, of Bangor, counsel for
the Company.
Attorney General Paisted has also given
his opinion that the liquor law is in full force,
and states that he can discover no process by
which persons fined can recover.
Amasa X. Mason of North Fairfield. one
day last week while removing hive of bees
was attacked by the inmates of the hive, and
so severely stung as to eDdanger his life. He
fed to a brook near by, and made several un-
successful attempts to drown his assailants,
but their attachmant for him was too strong to
be shaken in that way.
Thomas Brackets little son, of Starks, met
with painful accident last Tuesday week,
by sticking the point of a jackknife into his
eye just above the pupil
Last night the steamer Magnet sank at the
railroad wharf, and now lies W it'll her deck
under water at low tide. She will be raised
to-day probably. = Gardiner Journal, yester-
| day.
The formal opening of the Maine General
Hospital, at Portland, will take place October
%. Governor Dingley will deliver the open
| ing address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
Imprisoned for xifc-A Hard Case.

Fifteen years ago the fields and hills and
streets and lanes of our beautiful city which to
US arc SO familiar, were the happy playground
Of a bright-eyed merry boy, such as may be
seen now any day in our daily walks. He
was mischicvous but not bad boy There
were scores of rich boys who naturally were
worse than he, but one OF his mi.f)r,uncs vas
to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
Municipal COnfi.

Municipal Court.
George NJ. Fillibrown, Stephen w. CAld
well, and Hiram Wing of Readfield, were be-
fore the court yesterday, on complaint of
John B. Norton, for wilful trespass on good
and improved field situated in Readfeld,
owned by Norton, after being expressly for
hidden by the owner. They plead not guilty
and after full hearing were adjudged not
guilty and discharged.
Titcomb for complainant, and Emery O..
Bean tor respondents.
Personal.
Francis Murphy was in Bangor last night.
Frank is an honest and consistent temperance
advocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
iHarrten.

In Piston, 18th ult., benjamin Dickinson Of
Nl-casset to Miss Mary Laplan OF Pitt-ton.
At Round Pond, Fred II Mears to Miss Flora c.
Ete!d-e both of Bristol.
In New astle. 10th inst, Frank H. Converse Ct
Newcastle. to Miss Mary f. Achorn OF Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24
Hon. A. G. Wakefield of Bangor, came to

Hon. A. &. Wakefield Of Bangor, came tc
the city yesterday, to attend the meeting Of
the board of trustees # he Insane Hospital
Capt. Augustus l.. Smith, Of the Adj. Gen
erals office, in company with several friends
starts for Moosehead Lake to-day, On his an
nual vacation
Mr.. L. W. Grafton and family have re-
moved from This city to Winona, Wnona Co.,
Mimi.
Dr. Jersey is at his old post at Kents Hill.
About 27o students are present.
Mr.. Thomas II. Sherman, the accomplished
private Secretary of Speaker Blaine, is on a
visit to his friends in Bucksport.
The condition of Hon. Jesse Davis is more
encouraging, and hopes Of his recovery are
confidently entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

The following list embraces some of the
heaviest tax payers in the town of Fairfield:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-24

Washington, Sept. %. The Postmaster
General has received a general order as fol-
}ws:-
National Republican., 1874-05-21
OBITUARY.
GEN. A. B. DYER.

regret TO announce the death of Gen. A
b. Dyer, chief of ordinance U. S. A. The sad
event took place yesterday morning at his resi-
dence in this city, and was not wholly unex,
pected, as for several months past Gen. Dyer
has been severe sufferer from an incurable
o disease.
The civil and military record of Gen. DYER
gave him deserved prominence in the history Of
the country, 70 whose service his iife WIS de-
voted. He Graduated at the Military Acad-
emy, West Point, in the class Of 1857, and, In
consequence OF the high standing he held
in his studies, was assigned to duty as a lieu
tenant in the Third artillery. In the following
year he was transferred TO the Ordnance
Corps, and performed important duties at va
rious aTsenals. During the Mexican war he
distinguished himself in several engagements,
and his brilliant and valuable services were
warmly commended by his supcrors, and re-
ceived recognition by wel-merited promotion.
In 1864 he was appointed chief of the
Ordnance Bureau, the duties of which he dis
charged with signal ability. Some three wears
since his administration of this important
branch Of the military service was reviewed by
q court martial convened to investigate certain
charges calculated to affect his reputation as
an officer. but Gen. Dyer came out of the try
ing ordeal unscathed, and his honorable name
and unblemished character were triumphantly
Vindicated by his companions in arms
In HE official capacity Gen. Dyer brought to
the varied and responsible stations that he
filled Ligh degree of intelligence, a Quick
perception, wise discrimination, and untiring
industry. To the herculean task of keeping
the armament of the troops during the late
war up to the standard required by every
emergency, he devoted the best energies of his
nature. While in command of the national
armory, he proved himself a thoroughly
educated and well-disciplined soldier. In re-
cognition of his fidelity, ability, and efficiency
during the stormy times of the rebellion, he
was promoted TO the rank of breyet major
general; and now, after long lifetime spent in
The service Of his country, he has, full of years
ana 3D.. :, gone down in peace to a soldier
grave rz=
National Republican., 1874-05-21
MAY FESTIVAL.

SllELDON'S TETEFOR HELITTLEO
Professor Sheldon's accademy presented a
scene Of uncommon beauty last night, with its
two-scorc of happy children all arrayed in
angelic color, and decked with wreathes and
ornaments Of bright spring flowers, aud all
gracefully moving in the mazes of the dance
20 the sound Of stirring music, B:neath a
floral canopy. el!hrcpea as 9ueep II f6s yav,
sat III III charming little Ms. Cornie Denver
who was most graeefnrr.y crowned iv the
loveliest and yOulSEst of the tnfone, Miss
Dottie Markriter, who was supported in the
coronation Service by the following Maids of
honor; Miss Sallie Rohrer, Miss Ida
Puprhreys, Miss Stella White, Miss Clara
S>igel, Miss Ida Niblack, Miss Jennie Young,
Mics Abbie White and Miss Eugene Jardin.
Miss Minerva Sheldon was crowned Queen OF
Dancing by Miss Lille Baker, attended by
Miss Lulu Duraut, Miss Aggie Markriter,
Miss Leila Buker, Miss Alice Ginatz, Miss
George OttmGn and Miss Josie Whiting as
maids.
Miss Nellie Acker was honored as Floral
Queen by Miss Bessie Markriter, as crown
bearer, and Misses Mamie Mauger, Sallie
Humphreys, Lille Cavanaugh, Sadie Niblack,
Julia White and Ollie Adams, as maids.
The following youths did the polite duty OF
cavaliers with an ease worthy of more ad-
Vanced years and experience Masters George
Sanger, Webb Sanger, Willie Sanger, Walter
Young, Willie Ottman, Albert Niblack, Har.
die Gastrall, Willie GsstraH, George Mauger
SteVie Markriter and r. c. Hyatt.
Miss Dottie Markriter was honorcd as the
medal scholar of the year, and was presented
with a handsome gold medal bearing the date
of the ball and the name of the academy. The
medal was for general improvement and ex
ceIlence in dancing, and the recipient is es
feemed the most perfect dancer of her age ii
the city. 49,.
The room was skirted with q triple row o
seats, all occupied by the parents and fntimat'
friends Of the little ones, who looked smilingl.
on the scenes of the dance, which were pre-
Eented in the most creditable manner.
National Republican., 1874-05-21
EDUCA TIONAL.
MEETING OF CoL0REp SCHOOL TRUs-

MEETING OF co12RaP sv SCHOOL TRUs-
A regular meeting of the Trustees OF cOlored
schools was held last night at Sumner building,
President Henry johnson in the chair. Members
present, Messrs Ryder, Marshall, Pope, Fergu-
son, Smith and Archie Lewis.
A communication was received from Miss Gen.
eyieve J. Fleet, asking for Indefinite leave Of alb
sence on account of sickness: On motion Gi Mr.
communication was received from Mrs b.
Hayes, in relation to tho suspension Of her sons,
and asking their reinstatement. On motion OF 1dr.
Lewis, the request was denied.
Superintendent Cook presented an abstract Of
reports for the month OF April; which was ordered
! to be filed.
! presented sundry bill with approved reeommen-
Mr. Smith presented the following resolutions
| ResoIued, That the committee on school build
/ inss be- and are hereby, au horlzed to have the
Sumner and Stevens school buildings enclosed
| and that said committee enter into contract with
Walter jackson for said work.
| Resolved, That the committee on school build
ings be- and ara hereby, directed to discontinue
| the use Of the Walker building, located on Third
| school purposes, and that the superintendent bt
empowered to close the schools in said building
| on The 18th instant.
Resoired, That the superintendent be, and 4.
| hereby, authorized to close the schools for the
! school term Juno 10 1874, and that he be further
| empowered to close such schools as he may deen
expedlent prior to that period.
On motion of Mr.. johnson, the COMMITTEES or
the feasibility Of erecting school building to &C
commodate not less than six hundred pupils OF
the "ahees" lot, on Ninth, between and Q
After transacting matters pertaining to the
pending annual examination tho board adjourned
National Republican., 1874-05-21
SUBURBAN NE WS.
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THE MOUNT PLEASANT rEsr1yA

THE MOUNT PLEASANT FESTIVAL
Arrangements have beep completed by the
large number of active vSrkers engaged In max
ing preparations 70. the strawberry festival, and
the ball viii actually commence rolling this
(Thursdsy) evening ut o'clock, when a grand
dinner table will be spread for all those who enjoy
o good meal prepared by the fair ladies OF our
village for twenty-five cents. From all indicu-
tions this dinner, from to o'clock, will be one
OF the most enjoyable and popular features OF the
festival 1t is set at just the hour when all will
want good dinner and take especial pleasure in
usherlng In Of this joyful occasion. We trust at
least one hundred persons Will sit down to dinner
within the first two hours. Let all come and make
q grand move at the first, and the enthusia SIN
thus created will not die away till the early hours
Of Saturday morning.
The donations from, our friends have been go
overwhelmingly large that. the ladies have re.
solved TO sell everything at the lowest market
price. which is not usual on such occasions They
festival genuine and Of most substantial char
aeter.
The Secretary Of War has very kindly furnished
o large number of flags for decoration purposes,
which are received with many thanks.
The ladies take this occasion to render thanks
to the following additional persons in the city who
have made handsome donations: Mr.. Ballantyne,
J. Brad. Adams, d. NJ. Davis, ]. NJ. Broadhead,
q. II. White, DIR. Bates, W. B. Moses, the Sisters
Dufour, Comb & Bro, $40 in cash by M. y. II.
Fishbaugh, which simply indicates the way this
gentleman does business; while Madam Estern
made probably the largest donation.
The ofhcers OF the Grand Division are to attend
In full reg ALA, which will be o novelty. III.
National Republican., 1874-05-21
RELIGIOUS.
THE baptist CONVENTION.


The meetings Of this body, 10 commence on FRI
day, May q, at Calvary church, will be very
largely attended, and will include many Of the
most prominent men Of that denomination In tho
Northern, Eastern, and Western States, and also
many visitors from the South.
The proceedings will possess much interest to
oil who desire the propagation of the gospel
amongst the needy and destitute, at home and in
foreign lands.
Fun inform alton viii be given concerning the
great work OF printing and circulating Bibles and
other religious books, tracts, and newspapers, by
the Publication Society, located in Phfladelphia,
whose semi.centennial anniversary viii be cele-
brated on this occasion.
The Home Mission Society Of the denomination,
located in New York, whose operations are con-
Quoted on a scale at once extensive, liberal, and
effective, will also hold its annual meeting, and
make known is modes, means, and workinga
The interests Of foreign missions, as conducted
by the Missionary Union, located in Boston, will
receive full attention In the meetings Of that bedy
whose proceedings will be increased In interest by
the presence Of missionaries from their fields Of
labor.
1t is fitty-one years since similar Baptist gath
ering was held In this city.
National Republican., 1874-05-21
DIED.

KEYWORTH.-At York, Pa, May 70. In the
seventy-iTst year of her age, Mrs. MSRG KEY
WORTH, widow of the late Robert N worth, native
of Manchester, England, and resident OF this
city for more than fifty yeIrs.
Funeral from the residence of hcr son, John Key
worth, No. SD Mount Vernon Place, to-day, At 10
O'rlock a. m. Friends of the family are invited 10
attend.
JOSEPH BRYAN, in the seyenty-ninth year Of his
age.
90 New York avenue, Fridar, the 2d Inst ant, at
O'Clock D. m. Friends of the family are invited TO
attend.
BARTHOLME.-On the 18th instant, GEORGE
ANTHONY. son Of George Anthony and EltZabeth
Bartholme, aged eight years and nye months. May
he rest In peace.
Ills funeral will take pIac, from the residence of
his parents, No. rs street northeast, this morn
ing O'Clock. All friends are Invited t. att, l.
RENNER.-On the 10Th instant, Mrs. MARY b.
RENNER, widow OF the late Daniel Y. kynner.
Friends OF the family are invited to attend her
funeral, from the Fourth Presbyterian church,
Friday, the I'D instant, al p. III.
National Republican., 1874-05-21
PARLoR CHIJrES,

A patent has just issued 10 Professor s. Tur-
ney, of Norfolk, Va, for casting chimes of bells,
or rather musical bells. The chime exhibited
to US consisted of nine small bells, about the size
and shape of jelly-molds. They comprised an
octave, numbering from one to eight, and the
ninth was q sharp or half note. Placing these
golden bells, which are mounted on silver De
destals, upon the table, and taking Q couple of
drumsticks tunes are chimed by the Professor
as readily as they can be played upon the
piano. The tones Of the bells are very sweet
and musical.
Each set is accompanied by eight cards con-
tanning sixteen. tunes written in numbers cor
responding to the numbers on the bells, so that
any one can sit down and play tune upon
them, or eight persons may each take bell
and a card into different parts Of the room and
chime tune by each one watching when 1t ID
the turn for his number 10 strike, and then tap.
ping his bell. Forfeits may be played with
them quite amusingly by the extortion Of q
forfeit from each delinquent who fails to strike
his allotted note.
These bells may be seen at Metzerott q Co.'i
music store, where Professor widows will at
tend TO exhibit and sell them. Prize SSO pei
| set, including mpsic,
National Republican., 1874-05-21
,INcRRASEp SUFFRAeE.

Quite large audience assembled at Washing
ton hall, Capitol Hill, last evening, to bear the
report Of q committee appointed at previous
meeting, held for the purpose Of advocating the
extension of the elective franchise IN the District
Of Columbi A. and to hear addresses on that sub
ject from friends Of the cause who promised to be
present.
Grant and organized by the election Of Mr. Lem
uel Bursley as chairman, and E. T. Bower score
tary, when the report Of the committee was sub
mitted and adopted.
Short speeches in favor Of the object Of the
meeting were made by Messrs. o. d. Barrett, J..
A. Perkins, +. A. Boswell, Arthur Shepherd,
Matthew Trimble, H. A. Hall, Allen Coffin and
others; after which the meeting adjourned.