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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
local anu State Nems.

the normal school there registers one hundred and
sixteen pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

Hon. Geo. G. Stacy, Secretary of State, has re-
signed his office, and Gov Dingley had rendered
the position to Ex-Governor Perham, who will
accept it. The Governor is to be congratulated
in having made so excellent an appointment, and
one tina, will be so acceptable TO the people e
M.ine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Cable Parted.
WASHINGTON.

Washington, September q. Lieut. Commander
Smith w. Nichols is ordered to ordnance ou'y al
the Boston Navy Yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

We understand that Mr.. Stacy intends to bring
libel suit against the Portland Press. Our expert
encc teaches us that libel suits against newspapers
do not yield very great satisfactory returns to
those who bring them. There are other and bet
ter ways to settle difficulties and misunderstood
ings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
AFRICA.
News From, stanIe,

New York, September n. A London special
says that information has been received from STAN
ley dated in Africa, saying he reached The shores
OF Lake Victoria Nyanzs early in March. having
passed through . new country, where he suffered
greatly from hunger and had several conflicts
with the natives, aud lost twenty-one Of his men.
Edward Peacock and Frederick Baker, his two
companions, both died Of fever. His last letter.
dated May ID, stated that he was makine Q Close
survey of Lake Nyanza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Burglary.

The dry goods store of P. Dcming K Co., 22j
Chapel street, was entered by burglars, through
an eight inch brick wall from an adjoining build
ing, sometime between Saturday night ana this
morning, and Sl0,o 900 worth Of silks and laces
carried off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

While Mr. Frank 9. Ward of this city, was en-
gagged in cutting wood on Saturday last, his axe
glanced, striking his leg and splitting open the
knee pan. 1t is feared that be will have a stitl
leg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
CONN CTICtI.
Fire.

New Haven September n. The works of the
New Haven web company, Centrevle, were con-
sumed this morning, with the works OF Card Il
Morse and shear works of. T. Henry, in wood
en- building adjoining. Loss 100000; partially
linen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

FINANCIAL 4 CONuERCIAI.
New York Money Market.
EVENING RrPoRr.

New York. September u. 1915.
Money closed at 1Ka2 per cent. on call. sterlIng
Gold opened at Ilsx and closed 6 HEX. The
rates paid for borrowing were 1.l6. Assistant
Treasurer paid out $4,000 in interest, and e431 !.
et51 ,00c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
weather Probabilities tor 4.

For New England and the Middle States and
the lower lake region. clear or partly cloudy
weather, and northery to westerly winds, slowly
rising barometer and light rains during the morn
ing followed by cooler weather during Tues lay
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

The Metropolitan Theatre appears tonight at
Granite Hall, with the famous character actor
Mr.. John Murray in the great army play entitled
Decoration Day, or the Unknown Grave" He
is supported by Miss Grace Lillian and talented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
NEW YOleK.
Marine Disa ster.

New York, Sept. q. The statement taken
from an evening paper here last Saturday, that
the Troy steamer Sunnysde sunk at her pier last
Friday wa, not true, as no such accident oc-
CURED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

We know of two little girls, aged five and seven
years, who during the recent harvesting, picked
up in one day, in the potato field, twenty
bushels of potatoes, thus aiding their father who
forgot to have any boys in his family. Those girls
will grow up to be workers in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

The aggregate of receipts at TIE recent State
Fair in Portland were as follows
From sale of tickets S9654 80
FROM rents of grounds for shows etc 10000
FIRM entrance fees and membership 1000 90
Total receipts, l,05i5o
Ordinarily this would be good showing for the
Society; bat it must be remembered that
the running expenses Of the far coupled
with the premium list, are very large. Notes are
also outstanding against the Society for $780, to
meet deficiencies of past years. So that it is cal
culated when all the bills of the fair and outstand.
ing debts are paid, there will still be deficiency
of between three thousand and four thousand
dollars. All the premiums will be paid in full,
and the So ciety is undoubtedly good for all bills
AGAINST il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Fires.

At Little Falls yesterday, j. NJ. Ais furniture
ance. The Warrior Mower Company's building
was partially destroyed; loss $4,000; insured.
Cable Parted.
The direct cable parted at . o'clock this p. m
i. is said about 200 miles from land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Dtfn.

In this city, 10Th inst, Abel Saunders, aged
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Wanted.

4 SMART GIRL to do homework. Enquire
"A OF
A. c. DANA, Druggist.
Union Block, Water ST., Augusta.
seDlsS-t.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

House to Rent.
ITO A FfRSr-CLASS TENANT, a nice house
i with Stable and Garden connected can g had
By applying to
&C. GRANT, Court St.
Sept. 2Sth. sept2S.teodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

On Friday evening, Mrs. rank Arnold of Cush-
noe heights in this city, had very narrow escape
from terrible death by burning. While about
her domestic duties, she passing from the sit
ting room of her house into sleeping room, when
kerosene lamp, which she held in her hand ex.
ploded, setting her clothing fire and burning
one of her arms in such fearful manner that the
muscles and cords were lain bare. With great
presence Of mind, she led her eldest child and
sent her for help, in the meantime wrapping her.
self in the bed clothes which extinguished the
flames. Bits of glass from the exploded lamp
flew into her face, cutting it so badly that she
scarcely recognized by her friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
Dedication OF the New knickerbocker
Free school House, IN Farmingdale.

Dedication Of the New knickerboc ker
Free school House, ia Farmin gtiale.
The dedication of this newly erected school
building will take place on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings of this week, which occasion there
will be grand levee and festival by the ladies of
the town. The dedication proper will be on We'd
nesday evening, commencing at 7.3o O'Clock The
exercises will proceed according to the following
order:
|. Music by Hallowell Cornet Band.
?. Prayer by Rev. w. w. Nuttrg of Gardiner
5. Delivery of the building to the district, with
address by Capt. j. ii. Drew, chairman Of
building committee.
4. Response by gentlemen of Farmingdale
D. Music by Il e Band.
6 National Allcgoiy of the States and Terrific
res, represented by fifty-two scholars.
| 1. Music by the Band.
s. Song by Mrs. Fred Boothby of Augusta.
.. Farce BY the scholars, Glove of Bonnet"
, To- Music by the Band.
! H. Duet-NIrs. Boothbv and Mr.. Gardner.
| 70 Observation-Disclosures Glce Club
| 49, Closing Anthem, Amerca-Band, Gltc Club.
| Farmingdale singers, and audience.
| Hon. Warren johnson, the State Superinten
dent of Schools, and Rev. Mr.. Park of Gardiner,
will speak on the occasion.
| Refreshments Of various kinds will be served in
the lower hall, and q general good time is looked
/ for.
On the second evening Thursday, drama
will be performed, Down by the Sea-" there will
! be song by Mrs. Boothby; the big squash will
be sold and the entire festivities will close with
! grand dance at the Town Hall. Admission to
1 each entertainment, 70 cents; to the dance, "a
cents. The proceeds to go TO the purchase Of q
new organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

Personal.
Mr.. Badger of the Farmer, returned yesterday
from his trip TO the Rangelcy lakes.
Major Chas. Z. Nash, Frank r. Partridge, and
one or two others, started for Moosehead lake yes
tcrday. intending to be absent week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28
winthrop Locals.

winthrop Locals.
VIM II. Potter was arraigned before trial JUS
tce circuit, on Monday last, on charge Of assault
and battery. The trial was at Monmouth centre,
in the town house, where a large crowd assembled.
Mr.. Potter was completely vindicated and accor
dinghy discharged BY Squire 0rcutt. j. H. Pot,
ter, Esq, appeared for the complainant; W. r.
White for respondent.
John b. Young has been offered $4,000 for his
three year old colt, 81 c." This colt is the most
promising ever raised i'll Winthrop. lie tro-
ted mile at the State Fair in Portland, in $50,
beating all three year olds in the State. Mr..
Young now asks six thousand. The colt is Of
the Winthrop Moriell get. Winthrop is especial
ly noted for fast horses
j. ii. Potter Esq, has removed his Office from
the post office building to the bank building, the
present office be ing the one formerly occupied by
F. T.. Webb, Esq.
The cheese factory is still running and will
continue about two weeks. 1t is rare thing for
factory of this kind to SO late, and it attess
the success Of the institution. The President, j.
X. Nelson took some cheese to the State Fair
made entirely from Jersey milk. The cheese was
the best quality and fully establishes the fact
! that full blood Jersey milk will make more pounds
to the quart of milk and better quality, of cheese
than the milk from any other kind of cows. Dur
ing the there has been carried to the facto
ny from 3 to 5 thousand lbs of milk daily.
The ground around the house of Miss Henr:ct-
IA " God has been lowered so as to be level with
the road, which makes a marked improvement.
The firm OF Farran and Roberts, blacksmths,
has dissolved. Mr. James Farran continued at
the shop where persons desiring work of this kind
will be well accommodated.
! Dedication Of the New Knickerboeker
Free school House, IN FRrmih gdale.
The dedication of this newly erected school
building will take place on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings of this week, on which occasion there
will be grand levee and festival by the ladies OF
the town. The dedication proper will be on We'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

Horace Waters & Sons, 4Sl Broadway New
York, have just issued new temperance song and
chorus, entitled "Father, Bring Home Your Mon
ey Tonight Words by Mrs. NJ. A. Kiddcr;
music by VIM. F. Sherwn. These authors have
become popular as writers Of this style of music.
Price 80 cents.
The Eurekas of Hudson, Mass, have accepted
the challenge Of the f. z. Walker Engine Com
pany Of Vinalhaven, in this State, TO play them
for prize Of $1,000 on their conditions provided
the necessary arrangements be made. The
.s;al is 70 fake 7sace al Portland, about the
9Th Of October. The Ninalhaven boys are stone
cutters, and it will be remembered that their tub
took the prize at the late fremens muster in
Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-09-28

Mr.. II. H. Harvey, Of this city, the manufactur
of, and dealer in granite tools, is visit to
the principal granite districts west, for the pur-
pose Of seeing his regular customers, and intro
ducing his goods. He viii probably extend the
present trip to Atlanta, Ca, visiting on the way
the home Of the modern democracy, the rebel cap
i.a!, Richmond. Mr.. Harvey makes two protract-
ed business trips year, in the spring and fall.
Where he once introduced his goods he is sure to
sell them again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14

Mr.. Packard offered a resolution requesting the
District Commissioners TO appropriate suficIent
funds to build an additional room to school house
Ne. 2 at Benntngs; also, to purchase q lot ut or
near Mount Pleasant, and erect thereon during
the coming season tWc-roOm school building,
both for the better accommodation of the oolored
children resident IN the Sixth ana Third county
school dlstricts. Referred 70 Q special committed
Mr.. Packard called attention TO the biII or Mia
Virginia L. Douglas, and asked that her name
be placed On the pay roll for the present month,
and that she be paid for eight school DAYS the
sum Of t27.7e. Adopted. Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For the Middle States, light snow or rain near
the coast and brisk northvestefly winds, followed
by clearing and decidedly cool weather during
the day and rising barometer.
The following was the range Of the thermometer
At HeIhplers yesterday: = m, 42o; 10 q NJ
42o; Y m, 40; p. m, 4o'i Ap' n.' Ao'i p n
40; -. n. no.
For market reports see third page
Mr.. Philip ]. Ennis, Of Capitol Hill, is lying
seriously i'll at Providence hospital.
Last night, about 1880 o'clock, test alarm was
turned IN from box 70.
1t is reported that Charles O. CalIan. we'll
Philadelphia. F- ~
The examinations Of the county schools, which
are being quietly conducted, are now In progress
In the Seventh district, (UniontoWn.)
The bandsomest monument IN the Congress.
sional cemetery, that Of the late John M: Young,
eoaehmaker, was designed and executed within
the District limits. ..-
MAKE Hin smile" we cannot publish It unIes:
she gives us the name Of the young man. All
the young men We know "smile. "-RiehnoHd En-
The Board Of Health sold at auction, on Mon.
day, the lumber and frame sheds at the Seven
teenth. street wharf to H. T. Turner Co., for
Sl40; also, those at the Sstreet wharf, to Mr. John
FTanie, for t2o7.
Detectives Coones and Sargent yesterday took
into custody s.middle-aged, Well-dressed man,
police headqusrtsrs, where he is held to await
the coming Of his friends to take him in charge.
TIE REPUBLICAN book and job ofhcc, second
hoOr Of TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, building,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth
street, for promptness and excellence Of work,
surpasses any other printing establishment In
the city.
At the theatre the other evening an aged indi-
vidual with powerful pair Of lungs blew his
nose Just as an affecting passage had reached its
climax, Uhereupon young lady seated in the
dress-ciTele sententiously remarked, "s'nout-
rage."-SdcTdnenfo Bee.
Senator Thurman, of Ohio, has purchased the
house adjoining the residence of Ex-Governor Nc
Cormiek, on Fourteenth street. The Adams lots
on the corner Of / and Sixteenth streets north
west have been purchased by Mr.. Bradley Bar
low, for $4,000.
Those in want Of elegant letter headings, wed
ding invitations, business cards, circulars and
fne ornamental press work Of every description,
will find It to their advantage to leave their
ders at the office of The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
There was filed. yesterday, a certificate Of in.
corporation of the House Of the Good Shepherd
in the office OF the recorder of deeds by Messrs.
Hanna and Johnston. The particular objects are
benevolent, charitable, educational and indEs-
trial: for the reformation Of fallen women and the
preservation OF children from vice In the District
nf Eolumhia-O
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Operations of the Health omosr-Buildlngs

Operations Of the Health oficer-Buildlngs
Condemned.
The Board OF Health held q special meeting at
their rooms at p. m. yesterday. Present: Drs
Cox, Bliss and Mr.. Marbury.
Mr.. Marbury, from the committee on finance,
reported several small bills, which were passed
and ordered 10 be paid.
The health officer submitted q synopsis OF the
operations Of his ONCE for the week ending
April 10, as follows: NHisances reported, $780, re-
ferred, lO3; ahRted, $50: referred to Commits
sioners 26 citizens complaints 25 Official notices
Issued, As; causes Of death Investigated, Z pecu-
mary conditions investigated, 9; burials at public
expense, s; patients treated by physicians to the
poor 49, cost OF medicines furnished the DOOR,
1894; prIvies cleaned by Oiorless EXcavating
Company, s04; dead animals reported and re-
moved, III. Marine products inspected: $500
bushels oysters, II 900 crabs, $1,000 clans, 81 900
chad, $500 herring, 44,49S punches fish, 4,500
tailors. Condemned: 49S punches fish, 260 bushels
oysters $50 crabs lo3 pounds beef 80 pounds veal,
"a pounds mutton, II pounds pork. II pounds
eggs, Is heads Of cabbage, bushels apples.
Pound report: Animals impounded, Il; redeemed,
ID: killed, l. Amount realized, Sl2.
Upon recommendation Of the health officer, the
premises situated on EiEhth street, north of
Boundary, in the county, slaughter. houses and
the frame shanties and premises situated In
O-street alley, between Fourth and Fifth and N
and o streets northwest, were declared to be nui
sances, injurious to health, and the health ofeer
ordered to abate the same according to law and
the ordinances Of the board.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
THE CONFIDENCE GAME
Two Hotels and Individuals victimiu

Two Hotels and individuals Victimized.
Yesterday morning Detectives McDeVitt and
Miller arrested Q young man, who, It is alleged,
has been playing the confidence game pretty sue
ceEsfully at some Of our hotels At the fremont
house the officers found that this young man
had registered under the name OF H. K. LaWton,
and had deposited several papers, purporting to
be Of value in the safe Of the house. one envelope
Of which he pretended contained large amount
in greenbacks. He continued boarding there
from the I'd TO the 1hh instant and suddenly left,
no value. They next found that he had taken
quarters ct the Howard house, where he regis
tered under the name Of 7. H. Peipmyer, u. S.
old Talise belonging to him 1t was found stuffed
full OF rubbish. It Is alleged that he obtained q
iEsn o. At ~ me- nontiGs5t if 5ot e o. m
HIS pockets at the Central ONCE some pawn
tickets were found showing that he had put sew
right name is reported TO be Henry b. Lindsley,
and be claims TO be from Ohio. He was formerly
at the Naval Academy, but, It is said, was dis
After being taken to headquarters he said, now.
that he was under arrest, he wanted to know why
they did not arrest that man Emerson, at Fed
eral block, for sWindling people BY obtaining
money under false pretences. He was nee 10 say
that Emerson had sWindled him out Of money and
mouth shut, and he would give him half be made
The Emerson referred to Is the q. Emerson ar
rested q short time since for opening the letters
and discharged BY Judge Smell. He says that
Lindsey called on him last Thursday repre-
sented himself as an ex-midshipmGn expeiIed
from the Annapolis Naval Academy for assault
ing q eolored cadet, and desired to obtain sttua-
tion as copyist paying so cents, the fee he Emer.
son) charged those registering their names in his
employment-book. He did not get the situation,
but Emerson took him In Is clerk and partner,
agreeing to give him one third Of the profits. On
Monday morning he entered the once, said that
be was going West, and endeayored to extort
money by threats from Emerson, which did not
work well. He 10 held for hearing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
VEGETINE.
THE GREAT REPUTATION
Which vEGETIEE has attained in all parts of the
country as q
Great and Good Medicine,

and the large number of testimonials which are
constantly being received from persons who have
been cured by its use are conclusive proofs ofits
great value. 1t is recommended by physicians and
apothecaIies. As . Blood-Puriher and HEALTH
Restorer 1t has no equal.
VEGETINRI is not prepared for a fancy drink made
from poor liquors, which debilitates the system
and tends destroy health instead OF restoring Il.
Are not the many ties imonials given for the dif-
PERSON suffering from disease that they can be cured?
Read the different testimonials given, and no one
can doubt. In many OF these cases the persons say
that their pain and suffering cannot be ex-
pressed, as in cases Of S'rofula, where, Gp-
parently, the whole body was one mass OF
corruption. II VEGETINE VIII relieve pain,
clea nSe, purify and cure such diseases, restor-
ing the patient to perfect health after trying differ
emit physicians, many remedies suffering for years,
is it not conclusive proof you are sufferer, You
can be curedr Why Is this medicine Perfor ming
such great cures? II works in the blood, in the cir
culHIing fluid. Il can be truly called the Great
Blood Purifier. The great source OF disease orlgt-
mates in the blood; and no medicine that does not
act directly upon II, 10 purify and renoYate, has
any lust claim upon public attention. When the
blood becomes nfeless and stagnant, either from
change of weather or of climate want OF exercise,
irregular diet, from any other cause, the VEGE-
TINE will new III blood, carry on the putrid hu
mors cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels and
vi tion is in the public mind well as In the med
zeal profe that the remedies supplied by the
Vegetable Kingdom are more safe, more successful,
in the cure OF diEease, than mineral medicines.
VEGETINE is composed Of roots, barks and herbs.
1t is pleasant to take, and Is perfectly safe 10 give
an infant. Do you need it? Do not hesitate to try
1t. You will never regrttit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-14
THE LATE Il. l. BATKHAH.
Cause Of His Death, aI Related By His Ply

llelA0s
The following letter 10 Addressed TO the editor
Of the London Daily Telegraph, and appsars In
that Journal on March q:
Sir: As some erroneous statements OF the SAD
death Of Mr.. II. L. Bateman have been published,
will you kindly allow me-Rn old friend, and MS
doctor for some yesrs-spaee for short account
of his illness?
For some days Mr.. Bstsman complained Of .
speets he was in his accustomed health. On the
evening before his death he returned home ap-
psrently in good health He slept soundly
during the night. On rising next day at about
10, he was seized with an aRoniTing pain over the
heart-so severe that, though strong and reso-
lutte man, he was compelled to CRY ont loudly. ]
was sent for, and found him still suffering most
severely. The pain continued with slight and
very temporary remissonB till II, when It greatly
subsidized. He remained almost free from pain,
and at about fell into . calm sleep: At $50 the
members Of the family who were obliged TO 20 TO
the theatre LEFT him sleeping calmly and com
fortsbly. His two daughters and son-in-lsW,
who were taking care Of him, became alarmed
about 10 o'clock at the long continuance OF his
sleep, and, endeaVoring TO awaken him, discov-
cred that he was dead. The symptoms were
those Of an unusually severe and prolonged at
tack of that terrible mslady, angina pectorts.
The attack was in no way due to excitement, or
any other emotional disturbances; but was prob
ably Immediately caused BY the effort Of dress-
ing. SYDNEY RINGER.
No. Is CAyENDIsH PLACE, W., March Is.