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Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
MASSACHUSETTS.
September Meeting Beacon Park
The Second Days Proceedings.

Boston, September %. The race in the 2 :3S
class, postponed from Tuesday, was won by Ned
Wallace, and the 2 3. race was won by Mr.. Ham
ilton's ch unknown. The following is the
summary
Purse $500 for 2 IA class; $50 to first, $3.50
to second, $3.50 10 third and $50 TO fourth.
Mile heats, best in 5 to harness.
Harry Hamilton, INNS & Unknown, l l
ii. G. Smith, INNS blk Defiance, 3 = 3
John Trout nuns Sir William Wallace. 3 3 2
w. Ii. Russell, nms blk m Lady Knox, 2 6 4
I. S. Carpenter, INNS b N Bessie, ee1 5 ) 5
j. T. Monson, INNS ch m Blanche, 6 4 6
Time,2 30, 2:27, 2 ;29a.
A match for $500 between Lady Nichols and
George French was won by the former in three
straight heats, and sweepstake race WAS won by
Nellie S.. ,-.vg .
Ia I'll Drowned. a.'
Vineyard Haven, Mass, September %. Ed
ward " Roberts, passenger on the schooner
overheard in this haibor this morning, and was
drowned. lie belonged in Williamsburg, N. Y.
Fatal Accident.
Gloucester, Mass, September %. Octave Mar
cello Frenchman, was almost instantly killed
this morning while unloading car at the Cape
Ann Granite Co.'S works at Bay View, a large
piece of rough granite falling upon him. He be-
ionged at st. Posche, Canada, was single, and
about 46 years of age. lt4
Convention.
Worcester, Mass, September y. The demo-
cratic State convention was opened this morning
in Mechanics Hall, at ll.l5. For half an hour
before the house was well filed. The chairman,
Col. Aspiawall Of the State Central committee,
called the convention to order. After the APP
plause which greeted his advent had subsidized
Col. Aspinwall made some extended remarks.
Edward Avery of Brantree was made perma-
nent chairman Of the convention.
MIR. Avery, on taking the chair, made lengthy
speech in which be adverted to the necessity OF
of sound currency, which opinion met with the
hearty appreciation Of his auditors. ~ l-4
Delegates to the National convention were NOM
mated and elected as follows; L, A. Collins and
j. q. Abbott of Boston, q. W.l}ile of Worcester
Edward Avery of Braintrec-wth four alternatcs
Members Of State central committee-4O in all
we're elected, one from each senatorial district
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
STATE NEWS.

The Second Advent campmeeting, which has
been in session at Etna since the l2h inst. coeed
Monday, the Goth. Up to the day Of the storm
there was an average attendance, and Sunday
the preaching Of Rev. j. F. Nickerson Of Mass,
who spoke on the prophecies. There have been
% tents on the grounds, besides the preachsrs'
The best Of order has prevailed throughout the
whole meeting. Next year the meeting viii be
held in the same town.
The Wing says that the city valuation Il Bas.
gor has been determined by the assessors 70 b
as follows: Resident real estate, e, ,3l6 S45; NON
resident real estate, 1885,. .733 resident yersonal,
81 ,32S, ,3l1; non resident personal, o45yel6; the
total valuation is $ll,o52,2ll. The rate 1 taxa
ton is IL per cent: The increase IN yaisatioR
over last year is 552 2ll, and the rate eftaxstop
| vas 2-l0ths more last year than this sy5iss
The brig George E.. Dale arrived at Barbados
the 7th inst, and was stranded on the 9th dur
ing the severe gale. Her hold is full Of water
and all her cargo was damaged except oil meal
and salt provisions. 700 bags OF cvrn comprise .
portion Of her cargo. %t@@
The Republican states that on Monday evening
q N arriage ceremony was performed st Scbec,
uniting two who had previously been divorced. The
bride is reported to have been twice married since
her divorce from her husband. Husband No. 2
| was divorced, and No. died, and so No. takes
the place of No. and concludes to Hy aRnin.
Mrs. Deacon John Clark Of East corinsh, spd .
lady from Springfield, visiting there, sartsd y 60
to Bradford to attend the FTeewin Baptist meeting
on Saturday last. They were going down . hln
when one Of the holdback irons came ont letting
the carriage on to the horse, who Immediately
started into run. Mrs. Clark, who was driving.
attempted to turn him into neighbor's aoas.yard
and 10 turning short corner the horse and car
riage were both overturned, bringing up againat
wood-pile. Both ladies were quite severely but
not dangerously hurt.-[Whig.
Miss Lizzie A. Redlon was thrown from car
riage, in Porter, on the llth inst, breaking her
arm very badly at the elbow. a# 3sf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

CHICuXUs ScFtcthDef 2, 1B16.
Elour-extra spring 75aB co. tfg esf
Wheat-No. spring cash l07alC9a i07ks Sent;
1867 Ost.; lola Nov.
Corn No. :, mixed, cash 56ku- 49x- Noy.;
ass Oct; s- 1..s t.az ts
Oats-No. ?, IS cash: a34- Sept; A-a 33k
Oct. 8fF +"f
Rye-No. 2, 751aaz6. i.' bNsssg z4f
Barley-No 2 spring i0ss eesh; llsxa Sept; 1c4
"a Oct.
Dressed Hogs-9 00as 3d.. @g D<
Pc,k-22 e0a2I IS cash; q; 50a2l 50 Oct: n Gsk
al j5- sept.
l3 55al3 S. Sept. - eA Hgses
Bulk Meats shoulders s-asx abort rib mid,
l8a-, short clear mid i2hak.
Hams Is bs average a.. @ @ssGs
Wh!skey- li6-all6, --s..f s,,ss .5fs.
Freigbts--Corn to Buffalo, 2ka-; wheat DO 2k
A+f's ~ ss
Heceipts-3.00O hour: 96.0O6 wheat; lS9O0e corn;
1900 oats; 800 rye q, 900 barley. ..5,s Il ID
shipments &t0) hour; s 0c wheat, f29,0nc
co. 50 GtM oats: is COZ barley 400 rye. ssst8
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Main. M.nuf.eturtne News.

The corn canning factory at Fairfield, is busily
engaged putting up from twelve to fifteen thous-
and cans a day. The corn is said to be Of supe-
rior quality. Everything is under the direct super
vision of the agent, S. Merrill ESQ.,, who has been
engaged in the work about seventeen years. The
heaviest yield thus far has been three thousand
cans to the acre-this at ID cents per can gives
$l05 AS the proceeds, and q, farmers count the
fodder equal to the work and dressing, this amount
as the net earnings per acre is considered good.
The corn packing factory at Minot closed Thur
day There have been put up 230,0 900 cans from
corn ra sed one hundred and sixty acres of land
The farmers have received four cents per can de-
ivered at the factory. In 1873, two hundred acres
produced l5O, 900 cans; in 1874 one hundred and
seventy acres yielded 100, 900 cans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Difn.

In this city, the 2.d inst, Louise, The beloved
vie Of Arthur ID. Locke, in the 44th year of her
age. Through tore and protrac.ed snnering
she endured in much patience unto the end. When
she at length passed away, 1t was as gently as II
child falls to sleep. SO did it please the loving
spirit to lead her forth into The land Of righteous
church, on Friday, cath inst at 8 O'Clock r. NJ.
In Appleton, 2lst inst, Mrs. Almeda, wife of NJ.
F. Hanley, Esq, aged 50 years, months and
days.
In Farmington. 18th inst. Mrs. Lizzie II. Wright.
In Wayne, 18th inst, Mrs. Alice Besse, aged 81
years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
tHarrtfD

In this city, 10Th inst by Rev. r. Sandersor
sumner ID. Corey OF Painsfeld, N. II TO Miss
Reita II. Kingsbuiy OF Augusia: 2lst inst, BY the
same Daniel Scott, Jr., OF Clifton, to Hiss Edith
NJ. Nichols of Augusta.
In Livermore, 18th inst, Chas. W. Meneil TO Mss
Christiana V. Hallowell, both Of l..
In Wayne, 10Th inst. Percy II. Russell TO Miss
Emma Burgess, both of Dexter; 18th inst. George
K. hv'ng TO Miss Matilda j. Fuller both ofFayette
jn Vienna. 18th inst. Samuel w. Boyd OF Vienna,
10 Miss Annie Dodge of Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Supreme judicial Court. Knox County,
DanfOrth j. pre- sidiM&.

TUESDAY, Sept. IL
The September term of the S. j. Court for Knox
county, was opened to-day. Judge Danforth pre-
siding. The docket numbers 1896 cases, and the
new entries number ever one hundred. The fore
noon was occupied in the organization of the
grand and traverse juries and call Of the docket
Seventy eight actions were marked continued,
thirty-two "neither party" fifteen "defaulted,' >
and three dismissed" Only "a cases were
marked for trial, and of this number very few will
engage the attention of the count. Everything
now indicates short term, and if the criminal
business is not unusually large, the court will ad-
journ finally the last of this week or the first OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

PERSONAL.
Gen. Arnold lives in this city not him Of trait.
orous fame, but true republican, who votes al
ways against traitors of every kind.
Rev. S. G. Sargent of this city is on mission
ary tour to the Aroostook, to be absent a month
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
boston Stock List.

Boston, September "a, 1876.
A,al., Il.<o Desx
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
CONNECTICUT.
Resolutions Of Respect.

Hartford, Conn, September %. At meeting
Of the State Bar here to-day, resolutions of re-
spect to the memory of the late Judge Wood
ruff were adopted for record in the Circuit Court
which is sitting in this city, with Justice Hunt Of
the Supreme Court occupying the place on the
bench made vacant by Judge Woodrutf's death.
Acquitted.
To-day DR.. S. Charles knight, on trial for an
alleged rape of patient, Mrs. Annie j. Lord,
was acquitted. lie will now sue her for malicious
prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
The state Fair Notes.

The State Fair Notes.
No intoxicating liquors are allowed to be sold
on the grounds a. the State Fair, neither arc any
gambling operations tolerated.
Gen. W. Tllton of Togus, is large exhibitor.
He has large herd of Jersey stock, which are
beautiful animals. The father OF the family, Ma
harajab, is large and fine fellow. Mr.. Tilton has
also herd Of Hol.teins, better known as Dutch
cattle. The Plean, which is years old, was i'm
ported from East Friesland. There arc also two
cows imported at the same time as Plean. They
are a solid, stocky looking herd, and attract much
attention. He has also flock Of Cotswold sheep.
Hall c. Burleigh Of Fairfield. has the largest
number of cattle upon the grounds His favorite
stock is the Hereford, and he has some fine ami
mails. His two sons, Willie and Johnny, exhibit
a herd of Herefords. Mr.. b. has also two yoke OF
work oxen, two yoke of draft cattle, and flock of
Southdown sheep.
John Putnam of Winthrop, has herd Of six
animals, and magnificent bull. Warren Perci-
val of Cross Hill, Vassalboro', has herd Of ten
animals. Howard 4 Ellis of Fairfield, has herd
of thirteen. c. S. Robbins of Winthrop, herd of
two.
There are some fine specimens Of the Jersey
stock upon the ground. W. s. Tilton has herd
of eleven, among which are three stock animals OF
large size for Jerseys. He also exhibits Holstein
stock, and lorg-wooled sheep. OF the latter,
Warren Percival of Vassalboro' has q fine exhibi-
ton.
C.B. Lakin has Chester and Yorkshire swine;
he also has Ayrshire stock.
In the hall W. NJ. Furbush & Son Of Augusta,
have one Of Ives Piano-Forte Company instru-
monts.
Mr. Joseph Taylor Of Belgrade, has 81 varieties
Of apples and 20 of pears. His fruit looks nicely
and is arranged with much taste.
There is a nice lot of fruit in charge of c. S.
Pope of Manchester. OF apples he has SO vare-
ties, and one of plums. He has also the Kenne-
bee county collection 10 his charge which num-
bers lao choice varieties.
Miss Maria Pope has very pretty collection OF
cut flowers, besides baskets of pholx and Astois.
Geo. Z. Bracket of Belfast. has two cases filed
with about hundred different kinds of insects
Charles W. Waldron Of Lewiston, fancy ar
ti.t of much promise, has an excelled Likeness OF
Chsrles Sumner, in Crayon.
There is a large and fine collection of so varie-
ties of apples and Is Of pears, in charge Of Mr.. A.
Smith of Monmouth. The apples are all Of his
own raising, and include some ofthe best varieties
in the hall dish of yellow Sherman crab apples
is especially worthy ofnotice.
Henry Ingalls, of Wiscasset, has 26 varieties Of
pears, and of apples on exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
NEW PSIlIKE.
Agricultural Fair.

Hillsborough Bridge, y. H., September p.
The seventh annual fair of the Contoocook Asri-
cultural and Mechanical Association opened here
yesterday and closed to day. The attendance
was large, and the fair has been success. The
show in every department was good, that Of veg
etables, poultry, manufactured and fancy goods
being unusually large and attractive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The Lewiston Journal states that the old cloth
peddling game is again in this State. In several
quarters we hear of parties who are under heavy
bonds not to sell to retail dealers, visiting parties
with piles of goods cut in patterns as they say to
escape duties. They make a tempting pile, which
will be sold for $3.50. In default of cash q good
note is taken, and of course sold. In one town
Sl45O of these notes have been taken and the par
tics are Offering their purchases at half the rate
pald
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The proprietors of Fairfield Trotting Park are
to have two days trot. Sept. Goth and 50th. with
the following purses First day. purse Of 500 to
horses that have never beaten 8 minutes. Purse
of Sl75 to horses that have never beaten 335.
Purse of $50 open to year old colts. (Sscond
day. Purse Of $l15 open to horses that have
never beaten 22.42. Purse of 500 open to year
old colts. Purse Of $3.50 orcn to all horses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Nathan Clark of Lynn, opposed the third reso.
luton, on finance, but was answered by Judge
Wood and others. The resolutions and platform
were adopted unanimously.
After providing for filling vacancies in the State
central committee, and passing the usual vote OF
thanks to the President, the convention adjourned
at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

You can save money by purchasing your drugs
and medicines, and all toilet articles. from the
new and fresh stock of j. Z. Devine & Co. Also,
try the new Dentrficc for the teeth, prepared by
j. L. Devine & Co. sept23. feod-f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
September Easlliana. /.

Mrs. NJ. p. Webster has just returned from Bos-
ton with few choice styles In hats and bonnets.
Also come novelties in wings. birds, hat ornaments,
and silks, which will be worn this fall She will
be pleased to show al her customers . few
trimmed hats preparatory to the general opening
which will be in October. sep4-tti
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
FLORIDA.
NJ arine Disaster.

Key West, September 49, The steamer State
of Texas, bound to New York. arrived to-day.
She was exposed 10 a recent hurricane and re-
ceived serious damage. All the cabin and state
rooms stove in, but no lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The light of what appeared to be quite an ex
tensive conAagration was seen in this city shortly
before II o'clock last night, in southeastcIly di
rection and perhaps mile from the Insane Hos
ptal No particulars could be obtained up to the
hour of going to press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

We learn that Mr.. George S. Rowell, son Of
Major Z. Rowell, of Hallowell, who for the past
three years has been engaged in business at
Pfesque Isle, Aroostook Co, in this State has re-
Gently returned home to Por,landto fill his old po-
sition in the counting room of the Portland Daily
Advertiser as financial manager OF that establish
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
HALIFAX.
Marine News.

Halifax, September p. Friday last. during II e
heavy gale, the steamer Tigress of St. John, N
F., from Cow Bay for Montreal, coal laden, spruEg
a leak half way between Cape North and Magda-
ene Islands. She succeeded in reac ing Entry
Island where she sank in Is feet of water. She
will be total wreck and the cargo a total loss
All hands were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

An order has been issued by the Maine Central
officers, forbiddng the fireman Of a locomotive to
handle the machine at any time, including back
ing in and running out of the round house The
engineer is to run the locomotive from the time it
leaves the pit till it is again safely housed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

On the advent of cold weather stove and
furnace dealers are very busy in putting in new
furnaces and stoves, or repairing old ones. We
take pleasure in referring to the advertisements of
these dealers, and assuring our friends and their
patrons that orders left with them will receive
prompt attention, and those pationizing them may
be sure of being We used
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
BIDDEFORD.
Court alters.

Biddeford, Me-, September22. The September
term Of the Supreme Judicial Court for York
county opened in Alfred yesterday, Chief Justice
Appleton presiding. Attendance quite larse and
prospect of busy term. Quite an amount OF
liquor business is before the Grand Jury and a
large number of witnesses are present. Some
very important land and divorce cases are to be
tried
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
SOUTH AMERICA.
Don Pedro.

Rio Janeiro, September %. The minister Of
public works presented in the Brazilian chamber
of deputies to-day, request of the Emperor, TO
sanction visit OF eighteen months duration to
Europe and the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Edward Carswell, who is to lecture in Gardiner
on Saturday and Sunday, spoke in Portland the
other evening. A Portland exchange says he "de-
liyered one Of his peculiarly earnest, mpassioned
aud humorous addresses OIL temperance. The au-
diencc was immensely graifed, as well it might
ho
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The second examination of candidates for ad-
mission 10 Bowdoin College will take place to-day,
and the fall term of the college will also COM
mencc to-day. A good class will enter. and the
prospects of the institution ale more iatterng
IN an they were a y( ar ago
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Mr. Arthur Mason, of the Journal Office, has
been presented with cluster Of branches, gath
cred in Maryland, from sweet gum tree. The
branches have the appearance Of being dead when
severed, are interlocked with each other and in
.hape resemble somcwha. a stays horns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
OHIO.
AgriculturaI Congress.

Cincinnati, o., September o. The fourth an
nual session of the national agricultural congress
commenced this afternoon. The session was
mainly preliminary to those for tomorrow and
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Cincinnati. september p, 1876.
P01K-duli, at $l1 50921 IS. t3 WHfsEas 8t
LAED-sieani 1871 al3f; kettle, l3k At4.
BULK AEATS-shoulders si4 a.. clear rib sidsk
l2--dl. clear sides i2Ha. I@l4{ 54as Wss8
BACoN-shou,ders 91s 81 clear rib siass ls%
az clear sides 13tsa,s. -4
WHIsKEy--il5-f, &" 2 ffs'tt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The tasty and skillful miner, Mrs. Nosta Iur-
ner Blackwell has just received fresh lot of mil
linery, embracing the fall styles, with the various
"riggings' that go with the millinery depart
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Calupmeeting.

Biddeford, September %. y Methodist camp
meeting for the central and northeastern sections
of York county, commenced near Dams Mills,
Shapleigh, to-day, under the charge of Presiding
Elder I. Luce, Of the Portland district. 1t is pro-
posed to continue over the coming Sabbath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
local anu State Mems.

The September Tern S. J. .Cou.t opened at Au-
urn on Tuesday, Walton J. presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The wife Of Mr. A. d. Locke Of this city, died
ye sterday morning, Of congestion Of the lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
YER MONT.
Criminal NJ alters.

Wells River, September 81. Sheriff Bailey and
Detective Wiggin arrived here from New York on
the express train this afternoon, having in charge
Geo. L. Miles, one of the Barre bank burglars.
The prisoner crossed the Connecticut river at 80
and is now safe on the Vt. shore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Indian Affairs.
Defaulter.

Washington, September %. Examinations by
experts of the accounts of Colonel Magruder.
Treasurer of the late board of public eworks OF
the District of Columbia, show a deficit of S26,-
COZ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The Aphas played with the Gardiner boys yes
terday, in this city, and beat them badly the score
standing "a to 9.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The will of the late Mr.. sayward is to be admit
ted to Probate Court at Haverhill, Essex county,
Mass, on Monday, the llth OF OCTOBER
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Again the rupor is started that the night trains
on tie Maine Central are to be discontinued.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Hon. Fred Atwood of Winterport, who has just
been defeated for the State Senate, is agent for "a
little sulky." We hope that useful implement
does not represent Mr. Atwoods true feelings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The committees of the creditors and stock
holders of the Z. &. A. Railway, will meet this
afternoon in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
NEW JERSEY.
Temperance Party Organized.

Trenton, September o. A convention of the
temperance men Of the state met here to day and
organized new party, and passed resolutions that
principles
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

Webb, at the South End market, has begun to
shell out oysters, and sell clans and Holsters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The reunion in Portland this week, Of the sur
vivors Of all the Maine batteries, will bring to.
gether lots of the boys who wore the army blue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The Society of Friends have had important re-
vival meetings at Durham and West Gardiner
within few days; also at Vassalboro' Meeting
House. Rev. D. Douglass of Ohio and j. b.
Daniels of Massachusetts are the active leaders
in this revival work. Other ministers from the
West have been laboring meanwhile in Thorn
dixie and its vicinity, and the end of the present
week series of meetings will be started in
China. The spirit Of that invncible revivalist,
George Fox, seems to be visiting the Friends So
ciety Just now $50 mote it be-"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
Weather Probabi,,tles for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather, with
southeriy to westerly winds and falling barometer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23

The plot thickens. The furniture at the Angus
to House has been advertised for sale to-day, by
auction, but we understand that the L. S. District
Court at Portland, has, petition granted to Mr..
Baker, through his attorneys Lancaster & Black an
injunction upon the officer. ". H. Libby, Esq, his
servants, agents or attorneys, injoning and re-
strainng them from making sale or in any way
disposing Of the property of the Augusta House,
until the further order of the L. S. Court. The
public care nothing about the legal squabble; they
only ask that the house be opened
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
CUBA.
Sharkey. the N urderer.

Havana, September %. Sharkey, the nuider-
er, attempted TO escape from the Kingston steam
er, as she touched at ports on the northern coast
of Cuba, and has been brought back TO this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-09-23
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.
New York. September y,

New York. September y, ls7a.
Money closed at 2iaa3 per cent. on call Sterling
was weak at 479sa Tor 60 days, 4S}a- for demand.
Gold opened at ll64 and closed at ll6H. The
rates paid for borrowing were l6l. Assistant
Treasurer paid out 500 OO0 in interest, and so,
600 in redemption OF bonds. Customs receipts,
$2S9, ,0OC.