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The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

THE DEATH OF GEN. w. K KIMBALL.-In
accordance with the request of his family an
inquest was held Friday over the remains of
the late Ger. w. X. Kimball of Paris whose
death by his own hand was announced last
week. The last time Gen. Kimball was seen
alive was on the morning. of Thursday about 9
o'clock by his daughter. A little before noon
James Kimball, son of the deceased passing
through the room saw his father in the bed and
supposed him asleep. Not answering the d.n-
ner bell James went up stairs TO awaken him
and was startled on reaching the room by hear
ing labored breathing. Opening the door he
found his father unconscious and trembling,
with a revolver in his baud. Fastening down
stairs he Informed the family and medical aid
was summoned but they were able to do
nothing and the General expired 40 minutes af-
ter the physicians arrival.
On table at The head of the bed was 'fonnd
the following letter in pencil on paper bearing
the stamp of the St. Julian HoteI, Portland.
The letter was dated Paris, Sept 2, 1875, and
read as follows:
HoRATIo AUSTIN, Esq, Coroner:
There need be no Inquest. have nothing
to induce me to stay longer here. l can be of
no service to my family or myself l am sor-
roac stricken, heart broken, and I have volun-
TERED to ''cross the River and join the great
army, gone to the front, instead of waiting to
be drafted by the "Grim Messenger" God
forgive me the sin, If it be a SIN.
VIM X. KIMBALL"
The jury after hearing all the evide nee re-
turned verdict of death by suicide.
Gen. Kimball had been recently appointed
To- e u
examination of sthe papers since his death it
appears that his appointment had been re-
voked, and doubtless this added to his fuan-
cial embarrassments produced the dependency
which resulted in his sad death.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE.-The annual meet
ing of the Episcopal Convention will be
held in this city to-day and tomorrow. A
meeting of the Board of Missions was held last
evening. The convention will be organized
Immediately after morning prayer at 9 a. m.
The convention sermon will be delivered by the
Rev. Thomas Marsden of Dresden, and the
Holy Communion will be celebrated at II a.
m. The annual address Of the Bishop will be
delivered at evening prayer, 7.30 p. m.
On Wednesday there will be celebration of
the Holy Communion at a. M, morning
prayer at 9 a. M, evening prayer at p. m. At
7.30 p. M. a meeting for the discussion of
questions relating to Sunday School work will
be held in the Cathedral, after which the
Bishop will have reception for the clergy and
oil
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

Nh.aF Ell. AF ft,n
'o"As o 'ue
ofiaerS OF the Atlantic q 81. Lawrence rail-
road:
DIRECTORS REPORT.
pras;dant + r Rrown in babalf of tho di
ractors states that the wbsrf in Po ri ND de-
sigred nrincipallv for the hnsiness connected
with the ocean steamers was comnIeted last
fall and nseJ for thai nnrnose dnrinp the win
fer This wharf is much Iaruer than the old
4 j.nt,c wharf which was dos, rov.d nv FIRE
and which it replaces If is abo $40 feet in
ienoth and 1874 feet in breadth. and is ,ided
with th. necessary sheds for freie ht-.be whole
ha,ug as ,hdly and permanently built as a
structure of wood can be.
The trela1t s.atlon aas oeen remover t e 70
give room ~, nrf nu s;aht
proaches W 'ue ne" Mnail' auu uo" iic Eu.o
station has been erected, irontIne on fore
street ne iarge goa. wharf ior 'ne o ~
oatlon Oh tue oceah stealhers haS aso peeh io'
neWeu. ..u eA o t,oir 90
WIN q view sun iuItne1 W eu Gsa IL 80 az
commodations in Porlond, the Grand trunk
Company have purchased OF the Guy, payments
10 pe niaue 10 ERIN OF years, Iue uani I na an
ana are now oni'dlng an ele o u rep'aco 'he
one which was burned in 1873 A.. c
va w zotn OF Sep.enio .h ias,, .ne &c uiano
ainin0 nd as,arn divis,ons Of rhs,r road in.
n,na;s aot Sc nc A,,ant;c e. g. Iawranca %
that the gauge OF the present track IS 4 ieet 81
in the United States. TIE work was performed
With very trfiing interruption to the traffic
upon the road. I6ls change involved large
expenditure TOR roling STOCK, and, especially
i ,or locomotlves-nearY oil VI 'nose no" Oh Tue
line being new.
steel rails and for general repairs along the
line.
anese baua asde ep'ae taa;a anu IN
prove mehts nave suoeu suateriaiy 10 tse ca
pacity OF the road for traffic, and 10 its facll-
Ties tor business at the Portland terminus.
past year, faithfully aud promptly met ali It's
engagements under the lease.
TREAsURERs REPORT
WI. 0nar,1s -, nalie.' , suoln..s We twen.y
on &c ,o1 nnu"' iepo''' ioi 'no yoai onuins ouuo
~, mo to'J S:u:ss A.. .;.., a..
tb Od % ihs anu
lu.eles1 upou .no 'ioe VI .no ooinpauy,
are proVioed ior 10 Tue renC secured 9y tne
nast reo Dull n"'o 'eon p'o"p''S p"'u Aoi 'no
p1 Tt ,assoos hono ole, n.;d tho onnr,, nom
.;hu.; %, 49, $500 a;1o fnaa ,~;aod e. ~
h,,a" Of e. ,he comnanv's obliaa,;ons ~ the
u . VI w ooniF""J ooAs"''ou' ~ 'no
o's Th y, 90 n;,ai s,oo, 50 o. ooo ooo =; ~. oo
oate and is Divided as follow
On, sbores m Federa1 CURRENCY Of s,oo eocb sso ,oo
TO- os7 shares in Sterline currency Of Elm ~'''-''
or SISt each 4969. 22s
~ fractional share rights of $l6 each. $50. 672
%o,Veo,oVo
The debt of the company is funded, and
amounts. at the close of the year, to 49, 4S4, 900,
as Iolows:
Portland. first mortgage. with Sinking
Fund. .;.-.::....,.,...S $4,000
Doerns , oon aug VI SoFeoer 40, nm
2 Comnanv's 81 mo,toa%e bon Dc ~ octo '''Oo
her / 1854 5-20,s G309 an or 400 o1e
d. Company's I'd mortgage bonds Of NAV
+. Balance dne On exchange of bonds 10
- ''n'' N''' ''' 'N'n"As' u 'O'i00' ''''' -oI
~ @''fo7'ooo
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

LIGHT INFANTRY.-The members of the
Light Infantry held meeting last evening for
the election of captain and second lieutenant,
Col. A. W. Bradbury presiding. II was re-
ported that W. FL. Clifford would be candi-
date for captain, but before the meeting was
called to order he sent note saying that he
declined to be candidate owing to a press of
business. As the company was not prepared
to vote the election has adjourned until to.
morrow evening. Gen. j. L. Smith of Bangor
and Gen A. M. Benson of this city, were pres
ent at the meeting.
The Infantry has greatly improved of late in
drilling under the direction of Orderly Ser
geant McCallum, who is an excellent drill
officer.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

The RECEPTIoN.-As we have already stated
the committee on reception of the Nashua and
Worcester guests will consist OF the Mayor,
both branches of the city government and the
officers If the Board of Trade. This commit:
tee will leave the Portland q Rochester depot
at $50 Wednesday morning, and will go as far
as Rochester, where they will meet their guests.
The train from here will contain refreshments
which will be served to the guests as soon as
they leave Rochester for this city.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

New BUILDINGs.-Mr. James L.. Howe is
erecting a two story brick residence on New
bury street. 1t is 60 by % feet with French
roof. The mason work is done by Charles h.
johnson and the wood work by Blake & Mar.
tin.
Messrs. Lamson & Swasey have just com.
pleted an addition to 'heir pottery on Brattle
street. 1t is 40 by 3S feet and will be used
mostly as work room. The basement will be
fitted up for grinding the clay.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

PAvEMENT.--A large force of men are now
engaged III laying granite block pavement on
the south side of Middle street from Free TO
the store of S. Winslow & Co. This is now
considered the best pavement 10 use for heavy
teaming. Its not so smooth as wooden pave
ment but much more durable. Mr.. Frye has
the work in charge and is doing a good lob.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

CLosED.--We are informed that the office of
the County Treasurer has been closed for
week or more dusing business hours Mr..
Mcclellan, the competent Republican in
charge, is taking a vacation while the treasur-
er, Mr. Harding, who has had little or nothing
to do with the office, is at Old Orchard; at least
we are informed that he left instructions that
those desiring to see him could find him there.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
Personal.

The patrons of the Museum will be glad to
learn that Mr. Charles "A. Allen is to be door
tender this season. Mr.. Allen is we'll known
and is very attentive at all times to the wants
of the public. The door to the gallery will be
tended by Mr. Libby.
Mr.. Reue Small, the accomplished reporter
Of the Superior Court, has returned to the city
from his summer vacation.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
County Fairs.
NORTH KENNEBEC

NORTH KENNEBEC.
The programme of the approaching Show
| and Fair of the North Kennebec Agricultural
| Soc ty, is as follows:
| Tuesdau Oct Rehabilitation of Neat Cat
| tie, Sheep. Swine and POULTRY and Drawing of
| Horses and Oxen on Show Ground. Examina-
ton by committees viii CONNIE &c at ~
| mers' Lev, in the evening, as usual, for a
pleasant social time.
WednesdQv, Oct DETERMINATIONS of
| Horses aud Colts and Flowing Match CD Show
Ground, at 10 O'Clock. Hall open all day
| Examination by committees at the hall in the
forenoon. At 2 o'clock the following purses
will be trotted for:
A purse of 500 to mares or geldings four
years old-$1O to first; Sc to second; 81 to
third.
A purse of sl5.tO colts-slo to first; s. to
A purse of S35 to stations owned in the lin
its o, the society-$2O to first; $l0to second; 30
to third.
Thursday, Oct It'll Examination of horses
at 10 o'clock a. m. Tr0ttlng to commence at
o'clock D. m. for the following purses:
A purse of $50 t, gentleman's driving horse,
| to 90 in carriage, including driver TO weigh
359 pounds-$15 to first; $40 to second; Sc to
| third
A purse of 800 to horses wherever owned,
best s to in harness-$50 to first; $50 to sec
ond; 500 to third.
Ten per cent entrance fee will be required on
all the above purses.
The Secretary will be at the Office of the
Waterville Mail, in Phenix block, ON Saturday
and Monday afternoons previous to the show,
| to receive entries.
The North Penobscot fair occurs the week
| after the state fair The managers expect a
pleasing success. A feature Of the show will
consist of trotting on the halEmle track.
The Piscataquis Central Agricultural Society
hold their annul fair at Foxcroft, Oct. 9th and
9TH 1t is understood that the managers of
Piscataqus Central Park lost quite heavily on
| last weeks races.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

YACHT CLUB The Portland Yacht Club
went on their annual picnic yesterday. EeVen
yachts started and a good number Of ladies
were in attendance. After long sail in the
lower harbor the yachts gathered at Diamond
Cove and Mr.. King the photographer, took
pictures of the feet. They returned to the city
late in the afternoon well pleased with the ex-
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

THE CENTENNIAL.-The following are ap-
plications m .de for space at the Centennial
exhibition:
f Lyford, Augusta, clothes dryer and sewing
machine
VIM w. Castle, Belfast, granite and marble
polisber.
knight & Whidden, Portland, ground and
calcned gypsum.
q. W. Barker, Portland, car platform buffer
A LINN, Hartford, ine wooltns.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
Representatives Nominated.

KNOX COUNTY.
Camden-Henry M Cleveland.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Huron, Denmark and Lowell p. B. Young of Hi
ram.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Burlington. etc.-.Ioseph w. Porter.
Fatten, etc.-Hiram b Jersey.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Machias, etc.-Gilman B. Smith OF NOrthfield
YORK COUNTY.
Limerick and Waterboro'-Ira S. Libby of LINER
lex.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

DAVIS & Co. are selling Balbriggan Hose foy
% cents worth 50, and their best goods worth
70 cents and 81, at so cents.
Chidren's stiped hose at 10 cents per pair.
former prices % and 30 cents
Corsets, a complete assortment of all the
best French makes, also every size of the
Warehouses Corsets, the best corset sold, fol
one dollar
We shall sell our Worsteds at fifteen cents
FER ounce only short time longer.
nAyrc Or 70
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The fire department
has recently purchased horse to take the place
of one which was remoGed from Casco engine
to the Washington Hook and Ladder truck.
Casco Lose carriage also has new horse.
Casco engine was out on trial yesterday morn.
ing in front of the Park. The scarcity of fires
makes an occasional testing of engines neces-
sary.
Gen. J. L. Smith Of Bangor, has manufac.
tured sample of the ladders used in Bangor
and at the request Of Chief Engineer Merrill,
will exhibit it some time to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

Less credit balance Of premium account. 1904 g.

ScHUMANN CLUB.-The Schumann Musical
CLUB held special meeting at their elegant
club 70 ,m on Middle street, in Mussey's block,
last evening A few remarks concerning this
organization would not perhaps be out of place.
The club was organized Oct. 1, 1875, by few
young men of this city belonging to some of
our first families, who desired to meet together
and improve their musical knowledge by con-
slant intercourse with good music and with
musical people. They christened their club the
"Schumaun." in honor of the celebrated com
poser by that name. When the club started it
numbered but seven members. Since then
they have added ten new ones Among them
are some of our fiuest singers, and the associa-
tion is qualified to rank among the finest mu-
steal organizations in the city. At the meeting
last evening no very important business was
transacted and the meeting was adjourned I'M
til one week from toniuht
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

CONCERT The concert to be given iu aid of
tie Second Parish church comes off next Wed
nesday evening. Mrs. A. w. Tenuey Of Brook
Iyn, n Y, will appear in several favorite Sc
'lections, assisted by Mrs. e. A. Cloudy and
Messrs. Coye and Pennei'. Mr. VI. c. Milt-
ken will preside az the organ. This excellent
TALENT will undoubtedly draw full house.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
POstpOnement.

The Republican Meeting advertised at Cape Eliza
beth this Saturday afternoon has been postponed
to Wednesday Evening Sep. Sth, Mt =
O'Clock. when GIN. ADAM Il. KING of
Maryland and CLARENCE HALE Esq.
will sneak
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

DRA1NAaE.-A large drain is in process of
construction from the dock to the stores in the
vicinity of the foot Of Union street. Those
stores have been much troubled with water in
the cellars of late, and is expected that this
will ohviate the trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded 10 tbs
county yesterday.
Gray-Lot of land from Marion Fl Higgins
to Arthur II. Higgins. Consideration $780,
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

If life and health can be estimated BY dol
lars and cents, Mrs Winsow's Soothing Syrup
for all the diseases with which children are
afflicted, is worth its weight in gold. 1t relieves
the child from pain, invgorates the stomach
and bowels cures wind collie and carries the
infant safely through the critical period of
taething.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

The Maine jersey Stock Association held a
nee ing at Winthrop on Saturday, to see
ibout exhioItiDg some tine specimens of their
Jersey STOCK at the forthcoming State Fair If
they can have ''fair show" the Winthrop
breeders Will bring forward some thorough
bieds that vii! do the eyes of stock-raisers
good
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

New ENGLAND FAIR.-Tbe Portland an,
II CHESTER DAD are selling excursion tickets +,
Manchester during the New Fog aud Fair a
rednced rates. On Friday Rev. Henry War,
Beecher delivers the address.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

ARTISTIC SHELL WoRK.-Capt Alvin Hall
of Falmouth has arranged another case of Gu.
rious shells, and they can be seen in Schu-
macher's window. The collection numbers
several thousand aud they were all gathered by
Capt. Hall while on foreign voyages. The ar
rangemeut of the various colored shells is ex.
cellent and as the case now stands it would
make very pretty picture for the parlor
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PR ESS, the circula
ton of which, per month, exceeds 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
CITY AND VICINITY.

New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Boston & Maine Il. R.-State Fair.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Boaad of Trade Clam Bake.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Davis & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Lyceum & Lecture Committees.
We invite all our Friends-Sweetsr g. Merrill.
Farm for Sale or Exchanged. g. Patterson
Tenement Wanted By Gentleman and Wife.
Portland & Boston Steamers-Change of Time.
Newspaper Advertisng-Geo. p. Rowell g. Co.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sale--Morgan & Dow.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

IT is best to buy your Carpetings of B. Adam
& Son, 40 Exchange, corner of Federal
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

SCHOOL Books of all kinds, stationery, etc.,
can be had at 7, p. McGowan's book store, 422
Congress street, opposite High School.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07

ALLEN MIssIoN-The Alen Mission tenn
perance meeting last night was marked with
uousual interest, the house being filled with
an appreciative audience. Capt. Slurlivant
presided in his usual happy manner. Mrs. Ma
ry G. johnson of Brooklyn, president Of the
National Temperance Union of Women, was
the first speaker. She gave very interesting
account of the women's work, and made very
touching and convincing appeal to the-young.
Mr.. E. johnson, president of the Brooklyn Re-
form Club, read the 57th Pslam with excellent
remarks and explanation Capt j. B. Coyle
made short speech, but just to the point as
psua1
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
Administrators Sale.

DURSUANT to license from the Probate Court
Il OF the County of Cumberland. the subscriber
as Administrator with the will annexed of John M.
Wood, late of Portland, in said County, will offer for
sale at public auction, on Wednesday, 18th day Of
Sepemb T, 1885, next, at II O'Clock in the forenoon.
all the right title aud interest which said Wood had
at the date OF his deseass in and 10 that valuable
parcel OF land situated the south side Of Middle
Street, Portland the site OF the late building known
as Woods Hotel, extending from Silver Street to the
late line OF Willow Street, wdened and foru ing
part of Pearl Street as extended, together with all
the rights, title aud in crest which the subscriber
in his individual capacity has in the premises.
The parcel has about 1851 ninety-fve feet front
Middle Street by about (l94) one hundred ninety
four feet depth-coDtaiDing about $4,000 nineteen
thousand square feet, with an aggregate of about
(575) five hundred enty-fve feet front.
All the foundation and materials now on the lot
will be sold Except the present board fence around
the same with the land-most of the basement walls
are 10 complete order for rebuilding.
Sale on the premises. Terms cash on delivery Of
deed. JOSEPH ILSLEY,
Administrator of the estate of j. M. Wood, de-
ceased with the will annexed.
r. q. BAILEY r. CO., Alctioneers.
Portland August 18th. 1875. augl1dtd
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07


The Journal says that on Friday last Mr.. j.
L. Cheeseman ard Lorenzo Clay, Esq, of Gar
diner, went to Winthrop Pond 10 spend few
hours in the sport of fishing, Mr.. Clay driving
out and returning with bis young aud sprightly
colt They were returning in the evening, and
when near the HaIIowell granite ledge the
horse took fright and plunged over steep en-
bankment, carrying with him the carriage
and its occupants. The horse was instantly
killed, both gentlemen were severely bruised
were broken.
The journal says that the furniture in the
Augusta House has been attached for debt by
A. f. Emery and Marshall Withheld, and on
Saturday was being appraised.
KNOX COUNTY.
The people of Rockand propose to sustain
the good reputation of their city for hospitality
by providing a banquet on the 18th, on the &C.
casOn of the reunion of the First Maine Cav
atrV.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
STATE NEWS

ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Journal avs that Isaac Pnlsifer, Esq,
of Poland, has an acre of cucumbers from
which he has already gathered 45 barrels of
cucumbers Tor pi killing.
Judge Walton holds the next term of the S.
J. Court in Androscoggin county, beginning
Sept. 18th.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. A. II. Davis, formerly Of the Worcester
high school, has been appointed Professor Of
500.
Friday. Mr.. Allen of Yarmouth, man
sixty years of age, was out in beat with his
son, off Diamond Cove. BY some means Mr.
Allen fell from the boat and was drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-07
Atlantic & II. Iawrepco Railroad.

The following are the annua reports of the
off .ers of the Atlantic & st. Lawrence rail-
The New York herald., 1875-12-17
RECORD OF CRIME.

Clothing worth sT5 was stolen from No 235 East
Twenty fifth street last Wednesday
Mrs Gallagher, OF No. 81 Stanton street. had $72
worth Of clothing, &c, stolen from her house on the
18th inst
Frederick Grope Of No. 2Ss Bowery, had $40 over.
coal stolen day before yesterday.
A sneak thief relieved Mrs. Isabella o'Brien, OF No
2oS West Thirty nth street. OF $2s dress last Wednes
DAY.
Peter Stall had eighteen live geese in his stable No
313 West Fortieth street He found the paddock
wrenched of the door and the birds gone
The rooms occupied by Peter McFul at No. 205 West
Forty FIRST street. were broken open few nights ago
and $T6 worth OF jewelry and clothing stolen.
Early Wednesday morning attempt made to
enter the tailor shop of James Prnge, at No. 62 Uni
Hardy heard the glass breaking and in the direction
OF the sound, and with several other officers chased
nmble thief, who escaped
Officer Cottrell OF the Twenty second precinct,
ported last Wednesday morning shat the residence Of
BENJAMIN Bernhard had been robbed during the night
previous The thief entered by climbing through
window tho second story and escaped by the front
door. Mr. Bernhard missed one lady's gold watch and
chain. $3.50; two gold pins t5o one PAIR OF gold
rings $50; ono velvet sacque $50; one Grape shawl
$50 and two dozen undergarments, $40-in ali valued
al $3.50
John Barreshema an extensive dealer In cordwood
along the line OF the Long Island Southern Railroad
was on Tuesday iast commued await the action OF
the Grand Jury, in default Of 81 900 ball. on charge OF
stealing $40 worth Of cordwood from the woods Of John
DE Mott
The store Of Mr.. A. r. Havens, on Shelter Island,
was broken into Wednesday night, and about 800
worth OF and shoes stolen The thieves had
a horse and wagon One two other places In the
same vicinity also broken into the same night
but the plunder secured inconsderable
Two rowdies, named James Stewart and Andrew
Bradon, forced their way INTO the Philadelphia HOTEL
Jersey City, where ball was in progress, Wednes-
day night and while In the act OF beating two Ger
mans, we're interrupted by Officer Boyd Justice
KEGS committed them for trial
The residence Of Mr. L. Jones, No. 293 Mercer
street Jersey City, was entered on Wednesday night
by burglars who carried oil clothing, siiyerwaro and
other articles.
A sneak thief giving his Isaac Rose, and his
address No ls5 Clinton street. New York arrested
and locked up yesterday in Jersey City, He was trav
ellne 10 the guise Of peder, and stolen goods were
EQAnd n MS possesgIon.