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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, o. John Schatleburg was to-
day committed for trial for placing log on
the Canarsie Il. r. yesterday, by which the
locomotive went down the embankment. The
engineers were badly burned, and two pas
senger cars full of excursionsts narrowly es-
capped serious demolition.
The Fenian convention continues in secret
session.
The Erie directors to-day ratified the abol-
ton of ticket agencies, the increased tariff on
freight and passenger fare, and favored re-
moving their quarters back to the old building
at the foot of Duane street.
One hundred and fifty dogs were drowned
to day.
The police have not yet found any clue to
the murderer of Torrni. The inquest was
resumed to-day but nothing new was in the
testimony.
Izaac H. Halliday, prominent flour mer-
chant of this city, died suddenly at Saratoga
to-day.
The following despatch was received to-day
by the editor of "Cronisto," from Senior De
Conto who had duel with the Cuban Rosada,
states
81 have satisfied my country's honor and
my own; the deed was according to the code.
and have been wounded slightly" No date
is given to the despatch, but it is supposed to
be Paris.
An inquest on the body of boy whipped to
death at Five Points Home, was commenced
to- day. Acting Supt. Barnard is held with
out bail to await the verdict of the jury.
A prize fight is arranging here between
Barney Aaron and Sam Collyer for $1,000 a
side.
William Lee, Secretary of the Presbyterian
Bible House of this city, and son-of Rev. DR..
Lee of Newark, was drowned this morning
off Coney Island while fishing.
Hon Franklin Clark, formerly member OF
Congress from Maine, and once very prom-
nent merchant of Wiscasset, where he was
president of Mariners Bank, died in Brook
Ign Monday, aged 10. He was buried in
| Greenwood to-day.
Sing Sing, 81. The campmeeting closed
might after ten days service.
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the statutes permitted schools only as district
schools as far as State support Is concerned,
and the requirements of examinations were on
ly for such schools; said these things pointed
not to post graduate course but prepara-
tory course. and we need FIVE more normals,
as high schools, colleges and academies did
not or could not fill these places of teachers.
Samuel Libbey of Orono, gave good pa
per for our schools to be ''free to all, books
expense and everything, and as means abol
ish district systems, and make compulsory
education
Miss II. A. Coffin of Castine normal school,
read a beautiful paper on Penekese, giving a
lively and minute description of the island,
surroundings conveniences, and advantages to
| teachers.
elevation of Standards" by A. Z. Chase,
editor of Educational Monthly, Portland, was
quite an earnest production, and showed the
want in business Of good practical edu-
cation, and that the teacher must rise higher
both himself and his schools.
Gam l Z" A. A. Woodbridge of Rockland,
said education was but branch of civil poll
cy, and as such its responsibility is great, yet
as teachers we shift it upon others; the con-
sequence is that poor schools, poor teachers
and poor work are the results. Remedy, each
do better and his part.
1rOl. hanson, OF w atervllle gave very
strong argument for a national system of pro-
nouncing the language against continental
methods, basing his argument upon the origin
and what each modern language had gained
from the dead languages.
Prof. Vose of Brunswick spoke for Techni-
cal Education as a means of better practical
work, better work Of its kind and better kind,
yet found that those who asked admittance
into college were no better, if as good, who
had omitted Latin fit.
The closing speech of the session was we'll
made by Gov Dingley.
Those who hear him know he has something
to say, and on this occasion and subject ed
ucation), he was very happy. Thanked
teachers for their hard work, good aims and
efforts. Told the history of Education in
Maine, and pointed out defects in matters
Of town aud district systems.
Officers for the ensuing year were unani-
mously elected as follows: A. A. Woodbridge,
President; Samuel Libby, Orono, Vice Presi-
dent; w. O. Fletcher, Warren, Secretary and
Treasurer; Executive Committee, Warren
Johnson, Augusta, A. Z. Chase, Portland, and
- Lewis, Gardiner.
All felt highly satisfied at the work, at the
good, genial influence inspired by the presi-
dent, G. f. Fletcher, at seeing something more
than twenty Eastern Normal students
present, and at the resolutions showing en-
enlargement and the teachers policy. Conse-
quently adjourned to meet Thanksgiving week
1875, at Gardiner. Yours, &C.
w. o. +.
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Fire at Branch Mills, Palermo.

The dwelling house of Edward L, Broad
street, in Palermo, near Branch Mills, was
burned to the ground on Tuesday forenoon,
about eleven o'clock. Mr.. Broadstreet had
been absent after load of slaves, and as he
neared his home, discovered that the roof of
his house was in flames. His wife had just
previously gone to an adjoining field to pick
peas, leaving the children alone in the house.
There was scarcely any help within mile,
but the excited father succeeded in saving his
children, and portion of the furniture in the
lower part of the house. A lady in a car
riage was on her way to Branch Mills about
mile distant, who alarmed the people there
and secured help. They succeeded in tearing
down shed connecting the house with the
barn, and in saving the latter building,
where were stored the hay, grain and
farming tools. Loss $1,000, insured for S400
The FIRE was caused either by defect in the
chimney or by sparks falling upon the dry
roof.
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TELEGRAMS IN GENERAL.

Porto Rico reports a terrific earthquake on
Wednesday morning. Many houses were
rocked.
A fire on the levee near Charles street New
Orleans, destroyed fifteen buildings. Loss
$4,000.
The Treasury Department has received
$4,000 bequeathed by II. f. Day of Bristol,
Vermont, for the liquidation of the national
debt.
The Post Office Department has decided
to send Messrs. Rlackfan and Macdonald to
the postal convention in Switzerland.
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Maine Educational Association.

RoCKLAND, Me-, August &c, 1874.
Mr.. EDIroR-The original programme
was somewhat varied to-day and as some es-
sayists were absent it was concluded by crowd
ing to shorten the term so as to close this
evening.
The first paper in the morning was by Thos.
fash of Lewiston, upon "Kendergarten
Schools" After showing the difference be-
tween Europeans and Americans in respect
to the estimated value of a child's time, and
the opinions of educators, that the senses
were the ones to be trained even in scholars
of two years of age, he showed that they
were actually so trained in Lewiston schools,
by arrangement of tables around rooms,
marked off, &c., and balls, blocks, spheres,
colored paper for weaving, &C., &c.
Warren Johnsons paper upon the normal
schools, of show and what" was good, and
after showing the history of normal schools
generally, the needs of the State, and that
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STATE NEWS.

Last Tuesday night, James McGavory, q
rough while under the influence of poor rum,
and possessed with the thirst for human blood,
entered the room Of Mr.. Brooks, q railway
officer, bounced upon him as he lay sleeping,
and succeeded in biting off one of his ears. A
terrible tussle ensued which resulted ia the
severe mangling of Brooks face and arm,
when his cries brought a number of men to
his assistance, who captured the wretch, and
he was laken to Fredericton for trial. As the
severed ear could not be found, it is supposed
that the cannibal had eaten it, Bangor
Wing.
The State shooting tournament at Lewis.
ton, will take place Sept Sth and 9th, at the
trot.ing park.
There were 25S3 persons in the Odd Eel.
lows procession in Portland, Tuesday-in.
Guiding police, bands, and invited guests-by
actual count.
Monday evening, between the hours of 8
and 9, as Mr.. Judson Jones, q young man
residing in Corinth, was walking quietly to
his home, aparty OF unknown roughs attacked
him, one of their number using q knife.
heavy lunge was made at Mr.. Jones' side,
but the knife glanced on rib. and the wound
though painful is not dangerous. The inten.
ton was undoubtedly to inflict serious if not
fatal wound. Mr.. j. was somewhat injured
about the head and neck.
Cole of the Portland Band, and Reed the
caterer, have leased Lancaster Hall, Port.
land, for five years. The building will be
repaired and reprinted, floor carpeted. and .
new floor laid in the hall.
L. NJ. Stillwell, Esq, one of the Fish Com.
missioners of Maine, and c. G. Atkins Esq,
who is Interested in fish breeding and culture,
were iii town on Wednesday and Thursday
for the purpose of locating fish. ways through
the dams at this place and at WhitneyvilIe.
Mr.. Atkins and Mr.. Boardman of the Maine
Farmer, have been on the coast for the pur.
pose of studying the character and habits Of
that much abused fish called the porgy. Mr..
b. intends writing up the porgy in the Farm
er. We are glad some action is to be taken
in regard to fish-ways on this river. Salmon
came up the river last fall in large quantities
seeking to ascend the river, but could not ge,
above the dams. Mr.. Stillman contemplated
taking the steps at this time, in accor dance
with the statutes, to secure the making of the
necessary fsh.ways as soon - practices able.
CMachias Republican.
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Aug. 81, 1874.

Flour-quiet-eXtr spring T5a5 IS.
Wheat - No. spring l00-a -; No. 8, ed
81; No. 2 cash, 90 -: Aug, 961-i Sept.
934a; rejected, s6as6--.
Corn-No. 2. mixed, cash, -a67ss; Aug,
Sep, 1851, rejected, 66xa.
Oats-No.2 4.l4; casL, So; Aug, 3sHa, -
rejected, 40a.
Rye-No. 2, ia.
Barley-No. spring 82-as2; No. spring 94asd
Dressed Hogs-6 OOa6 25--.
Pcrk-22 s7l4a23- cash Aug, % 00-a23 90; Sep,
% %a23 IA.
Lard-lt}s- ais, cash; Sep, II Gals; Aug,
Is CO.
Bulk Meats-shonders sHa-; short rib mid II
al ; short clear mid l31a4.
Green meats-shoulders =; short ribs -.
Hams IA lbs average al3-.
Whiskey-97ax.
Freghts-Corn to Buffalo, 3a& wheat do -S<
a..
Receipts-S0 GOO -four; $4,000 wheat; l54, 900 corn
Il 900 oats; l4,000 rye: 1900 barley.
Shipments = 5000 flour; 5000 wheat; lag ,000
corn: 30 600 oats: 81 600 barley; Is, 900 rye.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
daily Xeanebee auurnal.
EASTPORT.
And Still Another Game Of Base
Ball in Eastport.
THE

Eastport, 81. A match game of base ball
was played here to day between the Resolutes
of Portland and the Quoddys of PASSPORT.
Great interest was taken in the game, the
Resolutes having held the championship Of
the State for the past five years. Excursion
parties came here from Cherryfeld, Machias,
Pembroke, Lubec and other places. The
Resolutes played very fine game; Quoddys
played the poorest game they have played
this season. The score stood 40 for Resolutes
for Quoddys.
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Gardiner Locals.

Water street is now paved from Lincon's
corner to the old Ferry way. Work is being
pushed as fast as possible on the sewer from
the factory to Stones corner.
The public schools will commence the fall
session at the usual time. The schools in
the city on the irst Monday (7th) of Septem-
Der; the rural schools Oh the second Monday
(l4th) of September, except the school at
Flag Staff, which will commence on the first
Monday, the 9TH. All the schools will have
the same teachers as last term, except the
Flag Staff, which will be taught by Miss Ruth
Gushing; and the Brunswick Road will be
taught by Miss Lizzie Pray.
The Journal says that Prof. Palmer of How
ard University, is now with his brother Judge
Palmer of Gardiner, whose health is much
improved
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TENN ESSEE.

Nashville, p. Governor Brown sent the
following telegram to the sheriff of Gibson
County at IL o'clock last night:
81 have nc direct information ofyour troub-
les, but it is reported here on the authority of
press dispatches, that riots are imminent in
your county. If this be true it is your duty
to summond posse of your best citizens. and
preserve the peace by dispensing the rioters
and preventing collisions, but in such man
ner and by such means as to avoid bloodshed
Keep me advised as to the state of things
and l will render you all the necessary asss-
lance to uphold the law and protect society
have offered reward of $500 each for Jail
breakers, and invoke your aid and that of all
good citizens to bring all law breakers to pun
ishment. (Signed) J. C. Brown, Governor.
The Gov. has also issued a proclamation
offering $500 reward each, for the Trenton
Jail breakers and the two murderers of Julia
Hayden, the colored school teacher of Irons
dale, Warren county. Nothing later has
been received from Gibson county or vicinity.
despatch from Humboldt, this afternoon,
says that parties who were securing the coun-
ty yesterday and last night, have returned.
As no negroes could be found, it is now
thought none were under arms yesterday at
all. Everything is now quiet there and the
citizens are very indignant at the course taken
by the mob at Trenton, Tuesday night.
LATEST.
Memphis. q. There i. intense feeling Of
| indignation here against the murderers of the
| negro prisoners at Trenton. The press of
| this city denounce them for the cowardly
butchery. A Bluff City battalion of State
guard have rendered their services to the
Governor to bring them to punishment. All
is quiet at Humboldt, but the negroes are
much alarmed.
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KENTUCKY.

Louisville, 81. A despatch from Owens.
town says the Deruty Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral has just arrived. and says arrangements
have been made whereby the opposing par
ties, Walkers, Russels and smoots, were tc
come together last night and give themselves
into the hands of the United States authori
ties, who are to protect them until the affair
is settled by law. This it is presumed will be
the only means of settling the disgracefu
feud. All is quiet in Garrard county and nc
further trouble is feared.
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Doings of the Committee.

e The Beecher investigating committee held
several informal consultations to-day and pro-
ceeded with the revising of their report
They met in secret session this afternoon,
during which no witnesses appeared before
the committee, but the session was devoted
entirely to looking over the report and max
ing a few notifications in it. This was their
final meeting, and at its conclusion they an.
nounced their labors finished, go far as their
report was concerned, and that it was ready
to be submitted at the Plymouth Church meet
ing tomorrow evening.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, 81. Secretary Delano has re-.
turned and is busily engaged with the affairs
of the Interior department to-day.
Commissioner Baker, of the Pension Blu
reau, has returned, and has resumed the du-
ties of his Office.
Wallace McKendric, Clerk in the Adju-
tants Generals office, committed suicide by
shooting. He came here during the war as
member of the Massachusetts, regiment.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

kingsbery who has been reported as offer.
ing $4,000 to Tilton, has returned and denies
the whole story.
Mr.. Sherman arrived home this evening
from his visit to Mr.. Beecher at the White
Mountains, and states that Beecher is in ex-
cellent health; but he has not yet received
Beecher's answer to the summons and COM
plant brought against him by Tilton, but ex-
poets it in few days.
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SkOWHEGAN.
Republican County Convention

Republican County Convention.
Skowhegan, p. The Republican Conven-
ton for Somerset county was held here to- day
and nominated the following ofHcers:-
Senators - Abel Prescott, Canaan; DR..
VIM. H. Stevens, North New Portland.
Clerk of Courts-L. II. Webb, Hartland.
County Commissioner-F. G. Green Athens.
County Treasurer-Major II. C. Hall, Nor
ridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-28

DIR. T. d. Hood, Chief Medical Examiner
and Referee in the Pension Department
at Washington, made brief visit to the Au-
gusta Pension Board yesterday and expressed
himself much pleased with the manner in
which this Board performs its duties. Ac-
companied by DIR. Lapham, he made a short
call on Gen. Tilton at Togus, and left for
Portland on the o'clock train. The Doctor,
who is native of Ohio, has been visiting a
few points of interest on the coast Of Maine,
in company with Secretary Delano. and is
of repeating it next summer. This is his first
visit to New England.
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TEXAS.

Galveston, 81. A special from San Anto-
MO says the Kiowas and Comanches attacked
Gen. Davidson at II o'clock, 23d inst, and en-
deavored to obtain possession of the agency
buildings at Wichita agency, 40 miles from
Fort Sill. The Indians were defeated and
renewed the attack the following morning, but
were again repulsed. The attacking Indians
are those who have been raiding and are now
trying to return to the agency. Gen. Nc.
Kennels expedition left Fort Concho the 23d
inst.
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FROM HALIFAX.

Halifax, ~. The rifle competition at Bed
ford continued to-day. The silver medal of
the International Rifle Association was won
by Sergent Corburn of the esd Halifax Rifles.
The Cricket Tournament was concluded
this morning.
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KANSAS.

Topeka, q. On re-assembling this morn.
ing the Republican State Convention compile
ted the nomination of State ticket as fol.
lows
Secretary Of State-T. II. Kavanagh
Treasurer-Samuei Laphin.
Auditor-D. M. Wilder.
Attorney General-A. NJ. Randolph.
Supt. of Public Instrnction-John Frazier.
Associate Justice Of Supreme Court-D
NJ. Valentine.
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\ Horse Items.

1
The fall races are bringing out the trotting
qualities Of many horses whose lights have
hitherto been hidden ''under a bushel."
New Portland horses have been sold to Bos-
| ton parties at prices ranging from $3.50 to
5000. Timothy Beals, of Lexington, sold a
| five year old horse, sired by the old Bennett,
for $780, A pair black three year old mares
of the same blood were sold to the same party.
Charles Farnham of New Portland has sold
his sorrel FIVE year old gelding, sired by the
Prince Albert (Millsy horsel for 5000.
In the town Of Starks, N. W. Fish's Craw-
ford mare has by her side a very promising
Fearnaught colt. Mr.. +. has raised from this
mare the following colts Belle Norway,
which he sold for a large price to parties in
Mass. She trotted at Riverside, when four
years old in 49,, and was sold for $1,000
Dolly Ann, sold for about 500 to Boston,
afterwards to New York parties for $40 900
She trotted in . ;2j. Gen. Dix is said to be
one of the finest stations in the State. Sor-
rel Dan can trot in 2 so and is valued at up
wards of $1,000. Beauregard is four years old
and is a promising colt. He is valued at
$1,000
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Theatre Tonight.

We have the first performance of Nannery
| and McDowell's dramatic company at Granite
Hall on this evening, when will be presented
Wilkie Collin IS great play Of "The New Mag
dalen;" of the recent performance of the COM
pany, the Bangor Wing says:
''The frequency and unmistakable hearth
ness Of the applause bestowed throughout the
evening proved that the play was thoroughly
| enjoyed. Miss Leclercq who made her first
| appearance here, was warmly greeted and her
| superb acting in the difficult and exacting
| role of "Mercy Merrick" showed the wisdom
of Wilkie Collins in intrustng the dramatic
| version ofhis great novel into her hands. She
held the closest attention of the audience from
first 20 last, and even the play of her mobile
features was applauded Miss Rachel Noah
as "Grace Roseberry," justly came in for a
large share of the honors, and acted with a
spirit and just appreciation Of the character
that cannot be too highly commended. Mrs.
Young made a capital Lady Janet" Mr..
Co,ter's personation of "Julian Gray" showed
much talent and careful study, and the same
may be said of Mr. McDowel's "Horace Holm
croft" The other members Of the company
who appeared, rendered an excellent support,
and altogether the drama was presented with a
completeness and attention to detail too rarely
seen here and therefore to be commended"
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State Senators Nominated.

The republicans have nominated the folio
ng candidates for State Senators;
ANDRosCoGGIN.
William II. Rounds Minot.
Edmund Russell,* Lewiston.
CUMBERLAND.
William Goods Windham.
VIM. w. Cross Bridgton.
S. A. Holbrook,* Freepo
Fred n. Dow, Portland.
FRANKLIN.
Albion Dyer Strong.
HANCOCK.
Lucilius A. Emery Ellsworth.
Joseph T. Hinckley, Bluehill.
KENNEBEc.
Edmund F. Webb" Waterville.
Moses S. Mayhew,+ Mt. Vernon.
KNOX.
Moses Webster Vinalhaven.
LINCOLN.
Frederick KENT Bremen.
OXFORD.
Enoch Foster, Jr.,+ Bethel.
John P. Swasey,* Canton.
PENoBsCoT.
Joab w. Palmer Bangor.
John Morrison,* East Corinth.
George Cutler" Midway.
George r. Thurlough, Newburg.
PIsCATAQCIs.
James Foss,* Abbot.
SAGADAHOC.
Thomas W. Hyde, Bath.
WALDO.
Fred Atwood, Winterport.
+. r. Richardson, Knox.
WASHINGTON.
W. J. Corthell,~ Calais.
Samuel n. Campbell Cherryfield.
YORK.
John Hail. North Berwick.
Benjamin F. Hanson" Sanford
Ivory Lord, Saco.
Members of former Legislature.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, 81. The Democratic Cumberland
County Convention met here to-day, and
nominated for Senators, Chas II. Haskell of
Portland, B. N. Baker Of Windham, N. S.
Littlefield of Bridgton, Isaac S. Brown OF
Pownal; for Treasurer. r. G. Harding OF
Gorham; for Sheriff, John SWEET of Portland
for Commissioner, Solomon Stuart of Deer
ing.
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BATH.

Bath, 9th. Goss, Sawyer & Packard
launched to-day fine barque of 644 tons,
named Martha 2. Tucker. She is owned by
the builders, Brett, Son & Co.. New York,
and others, and Capt Geo. w. Tucker, Jr.,
who will command her.
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The democrats in the 9Th District have
nominated Hon. Charles Spotford of Deer
Isle, candidate for representative to Congress.
Mr.. Spofford appeared in the convention and
accepted the honor in a speech, taking strong
ground in favor of free trade.
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BANGOR.

Especial Despatch to the Kennebec Journal
Bangor, q. Norembega Hall is crowded
tonight with the beauty and fashion of the
city, to witness Miss LeClercq in her favorite
role. The company open at Augusta to-mor-
row.
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VERMONT.

Burlington, 81. Although to morrow is
nomianlly the last day ofthe reunion, the ex.
ercises virtually closed this evening. To-day
has been great day, and with the close of
dress parade at 6 p. M, the programme ended
except to strike tents which will be done to-
morrow. The grand review comes off to-
morrow at two o'clock.