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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The last term of the present school year COM
menced yesterday in the village district Inc
term will continue eleven weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
MISSOURI.
Collision.

ST. Louis April II. The tow-boat Dictator col
lided with the bridge at Hannibal this morning.
Harvey Young, the clerk, and eight of the crew,
were drowned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

At the Unversalist church in liallowel, on sun
day afternoon, Easter services were observed and
q sermon preached by Rev. Miss Haynes. FIVE
persons were received as members of the church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
MACHIAS.
Fire.

Machiss, April Il. Jason Coles house, out
buildings and contents. at Harrington, were
burned Friday night. Insured for 81, 100 in the
Hanover and Atlas companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The red backed lobster is quite respectable in
dividua and brings ten cents pound in the mar
ket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The steamer ulysses" is about resumng her
regular trips on the route between Rockland' MI
Desert and Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
ALABA N A.
Emerson Institute Burned.

Mobile April II. Blue. or Penney's college,
now known as Emerson Institute, burned last
night. The building belonged to the American
missionary society and was used since the war for
the education of coored people. Insured IN
northern and eastern companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Mr.. Fred C. Rogers of this city, was licensed as
local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at the last Quarterly Conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Apral anu State Nems.

Hon. J. w. North has been chosen Auditor Of
the village school district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The Dexter Gazette has again been enlarged,
and has now attained proportions equal to most
papers in the State. An evidence Of prosperity
which we are glad to chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
ILLINOIS,.
Railroad Matters.

Chicago, April II. The managers of the sew
era railroads operating east of st. Louis, agree to
qualified pool arrangement, Saturday, to 90 ln-
to effect to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Fire.

Bddeford, April II. The house Of Alvin Wa
terhouse in Scarboro, was burned Saturday. In
sured in the Phoenix for $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Alabama Claims.

The court of commissioners of the Alabama
claims, having closed the original docket, ad-
journed to-day until Mayo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The committee Of the Maine Editors anu fuo-
fishers Association engaged in making ar
rangements for the excursion to the Centennial
exhibition The excursion will come oil, probably,
in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York. April y, 1915.
Money was easy 1T 3i4- per cent on call. For
eign exchange firm at 4S6hak for bankers long
and a for demand. Gold opened at ll3a
and closed at ll3H. Carrying rates were 2, and
per cent. Clearings, $4,000 600. Treasury
disbursements $50 900. Customs receipts $ias,oO0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
NEW PSHIkE.
Obituary..

Boston, April II. Mrs. Rhoda Dow died in
Seabrook, New Hampshire, yesterday. She was
81 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The Good Templars will hold their regular
meeting this evening. Members proposed are re-
quested to be present at Darby Hall at II P. Nj.
sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Mrs. Hodges opening has been so successful
that she will continue it through tins week. 'of
the benefit of the ladies in general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

There is to be union preaching service on Fast
Day at the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
legal ADVERTISEMENTS.
STATE OF M AINE.
TREAsURER'S OFFICE,

TREASURER'S OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, April q, 1875.
IIPON the following townships or tracts of land
u not liable to be taxed IN any town, the follow
ing as easements made for the County tax Of
1876, by the County CommiS sioners OF Somerset
county, their March term, Seventh March) 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Weather Probabilities for To. Day.

For the Middle and New England States
rising barometer, northwest winds, cooler. cloudy
or partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
ThOrndlke Locals,

The frost is now coming out of the ground, and
the streets are very muddy. The farmers are
looking for an early spring. The grass does not
seem to be wintcr-klled, some were afraid 1t
was, on account of the small amount of snow dur
ing the winter.
Those who have sugar orchards have been busy
for the few days past laying in a store of sweets
for the ensuing year.
Potatoes have been coming in quite briskiy this
week. They are now selling for forty cents
Quite a large amount of hay is also being hauled
in. Thorndike has the name of being the best
market in the line, and this looks like it.
There has been quite lively time at the depot
for day or two, between Mr.. Hall and other par
ties. Mr. Hall claims the fence of certain lots he
has sold, and has moved it Off The public opin-
ion is that i, would have been better Tor him if he
had let the fence remain.
We understand that the Laraby boy that broke
into the store at the depot some time ago and who
with some others escaped from the Belfast jail
about fortnight ago, has not been retaken =,
The meeting of Sayward Lodge, l. o. Of G: T.,
last Saturday was unusually interesting. The
questions of moral and legal suasion was very ably
discussed and finally decided in favor OF the neg
alive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Kennebec journal Maine stock List.

CORRECTED BY w. E. s. WHITMAN,
Real Estate and Stoek Broker, Granite Hall Block
Market Square, augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

IL NJ. Bryant, esq. has been engaged by the
Grand Lodge of Coed Templars their State
lecturer for the ensuing year. Mr.. Bryant has
been connected with the organization for about
four years, and is widely known throughout the
State as all e.cq ,cnt speaker and active and zeal
Gus worker in the temperance cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
MILLBRIDGE.
Fire.

Machias, April H. Lasele Corthell's house. al
Millbridge was burned a few days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The steamer "Star of the East will start out
from Boston this evening, on her first trip to the
Kennebec river. She will leave Gardner, on her
first trip for the season, for Boston, ON Thursday,
at three o'clock. The steamer "Clarion' will as
usual, run between Augusta, IIalowell and Gardi-
Nor in connection with the Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The steamer "Magnet" that has run between
this city and Squirrel Island for the past two sea-
sons, but which is to be taken off to make room
for new boat, is to be sold at auction at Gardi-
ner, at eleven o'clock, next Saturday forenoon.
The boat is strong, powerful one, and in excel
lent repair, and we have no doubt will be sold at
a bargain to any one who wishes to purchase a
hoat of this Dissertation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

We hope our citizens will turn out in good num-
bers this evening, and give the boys and girls of
the Juvenile Temple a rousng house. They will
give at Meonian Hall, dramatic Performance.
bringing out the pleasing temperance drama of
1.-THE Little Brown Jug" and the roaring farce of
~"My Turn Next" We trust that those in this
community who are deeply interested in the tenn
perance cause will turn out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
SDectaclcs Lost,

A PAIR of Gold Bowed Spectaces lost some
n where in Augusta. The finder will be suta-
Dlv rev ard, 10y leaving them at the Jourr al Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Major J. NJ. Whittemore, who has for several
years past filed the position Of Commandant at
the United States Arsenal in this city, expects to
receive orders to take command Of the Frankfort
Arsenal in Philadelphia. 1t is expected that he
will leave this city for his new field Of operations
the first Of June. His successor has not been ap-
pointed. The Major has made many friends
since his residence here, who will regret that he
Is to leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Our people interested in the new railroad viii
remember that the managers of the Lewis and
Kennebec railroad offer to advance the money on
the bonds of consolidated company on this side
of the State line, provided the interest on the
bonds can be guaranteed for five years by the
Maine towns interested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

On Fast Day, there is to be grand muster Of
the reform clubs in Somerset county, at Skowhe-
pau the matter being inaugurated and carried for
ward by the Skowhegan club, which is one OF the
most powerful and influential organizations Of the
kind in the State. There will be present clubs
from Fairfield, Scion, Waterville, Arson, Bng-
ham and other towns. The ladies will provide
dinner for the gathering clubs at Coburn Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Corset Ring.

Recent Investigations by Collector Arthur show
that it is probable there is ring here of importers
of German corsets, by whom a regular system OF
undervaluation is practiced. remedy will be
o,o,J,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Wanted.

4 First-class, competent Girl, to do work in n
n small family. Applyto
/. BOOTHBY,
apllS-.tf LIST National Bank, Au. usta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

Quite number of the Methodists Of this city
will attend the Maine Conference 10 be held IN
Lewiston, commence e this evening, at the Park
Street church. Some three hundred ministers and
laymen are expected to be present at the Confer
ence and very interesting meetings are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
EUROPE.
England.

Boston, April II. There was large demon
stration in Hyde Park, England, to day, in favor
Of the liberation of the Tichborne claimant. 1t Is
estimated that ten to twelve thousand were pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

A Washington special states that Admiral
Porter intends naval review and squadron drill
in Hampton Roads, for Dom Pedro, if the latter
goes to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

A fool up in the western part of the State. went
to the barn the other night to harness his horses
not having any lantern and wanting light, he
set fire to q pile of straw in the floor and began
to harness his horses by the light of it, He hasn't
yet decided what style of barn to build in place of
the old one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
Turkey.

The Porte has again drawn the attention of the
powers to the attitude Of Servi, whence the in
suIrection is continually drawing supplies.
Schlcvoria advices state that an engagement has
been fought between the Turks and the Insurgents,
in which the Turks were defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

While Mr.. Augustus Nichols was working upon
the house of Mr. J. w Harlow, yesterday after
noon he fell distance Of some thirty feet, and
broke three of his ribs. He accidentally, and it
is said very carelessly, stepped upon the end OF
board which timed up causing him to fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
NEW YORK..
Weather..
Goods Ruined.

New York, April II. The weather is fine and
clear, wind west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

NAL from merchants of Albany, were ruined by
the sinking Of barge by collision with bridge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

The wooden store ON Water street, nearly orpo-
site the post office, is being renovated and newly
finished, and made ready for Mr. Chas. a. Wads-
WORTH successor to the firm Of Wadsworth &
Smith, who is soon to occupy it for his clothing
establishment, removing from his present quarters.
The rent will be less, and the location and facti-
ties for business fully equal. The trade and Gus
tom department will be on the first floor, and
second story has just been added for workshop
for the girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18

aprlS-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-04-18
The Reform BOYS Of Fairfield chartered train

The Reform boys of Fairfield chartered Tram
on Saturday evening, for the purpose Of attending
a meeting in the interests of the reform movement
at West Waterville. One hundred and ninety-two
persons, including ladies, went over They were
met by hundred OR more from the North Arson
club. The meeting was held at Mechanic Hail.
which was crowded. Brief but pointed speeches.
were made by Frank Savage, Frank kenrlck' a.
Dunton, Z. w. McF adden and Henry King OF the
Fairfield club and Capt. Seth I. lIutchins, Frost,
Bodfsh and Parlin of the North Arson club. The
utmost enthusiasm prevailed and as result of
the meeting forty lone signatures were obtained to
the iron clad pledge. On Wednesday evening
of this week, delegation from the Fairfield club
will 20 to West Waterville and organize reform
club. The good people there are ready and
anxious to join hands in the good work and help
the boys on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18
Boon Nollees

LTPPIgcoTT's MAGGzIxE This popu.
lar monthly is out in its January num-
Der and contains excellent reading mat
ter. The contents are: The Century, it's
Fruits and its Festival; II; American
Progress; illustrated. Up the Thames;
concluding paper; illustrated; BY Ed
ward c. Bruce. The Poets Pen; by f.
A. billiard. Sketches Of India; IL; il.
Illustrated. Fra Aloysius; by Emma
Lazarus. A Few Hours in Bohemia; BY
Tia Aniol Prokop. Contrasted Moods;
by Charlotte F. Bates. Professor and
Teacher; by J. Morgan Hart. The
Atonement of Lean Dundas; Part VI;
by Mrs. E. Lynn Linton, author of Pa
tricis Kendall. Letters from South
Africa; l; by Lady Barker. On Sankota
Head; by Ethel C. Gale. At the Old
Plantation; two papers; II; by Robert
Wilson. Our Monthly Gossip; A German
Agricultural Fair-A Pair of Wheels
AID on Old Psrasol-Medical Education
in the United States Our Early News
papers, Literature Of the Day.
COUNTERFEIT NoTEs. F. F. Helmick,
No. 27S West Sixth street, Cincinnati,
has published a complete list of counter
felt notes now in circulation in the
United States; also a description of the
genuine bank notes. Price, Csc; sent by
mail free of postage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Owing to the very
inclement weather last night the attend
ance at the theater was not large. The
Wallace Sisters, supported by a good
company, appeared in Jaquette, or In the
Tolls, a drama full Of startling and pleas
ing incidents, scenes and situations.
The characters of the drama we're we'll
sustained and the audience expressed
their pleasure by applause. The play is
OF the sensational and melo-dramatic
school, written expressly for the Wallace
Sisters by Fred Marsden, who wrote Zip,
Musette and other plays for Lolita. ia.
quette is we'll worth seeing, as it is pre-
scented in good style and gives ample
scope for the display of the varied talents
Of the clever artists who assume the diff.
ferent roles, 1t will be repeated tonight.
GREESLAw OPERA Reconsideration
and Harris celebrated Combination
Troupe appeared at the above place of
amusement last night to a fair audience,
notwithstanding the rainy weather. The
Skidmore Guards, as well as the new
Mulligan Guards, were received with the
most enthusiastic applause. These bur-
lesques engage the talent Of twelve we'll
drilled boys, and amuse both the young
and the old. Mr.. Edward Harrigan ap-
peared to advantage in half a dozen
different roles, while Toney Hart was
equally as unique in the seven imper-
sonatiOns of as many comic characters.
They are unquestionably excellent delin-
eaters Of Irish and negro characters.
The Harrigan and Hart Troupe remain
during this week. Tickets and reserved
seats a be had at the Opera House box
Office during the entire day.
MEYERS OPERA HoUsE.-To.night a
new troupe of artists will appear under
the management of Eugene German.
Among the new people are Leon Whit
ney, Baby Elephant Bolivar, Maud De-
Burg, Sig. Anderson, Susie Star, Lilly
Barretto, Flora Frauley, Kate 81. leon
and others. Mr.. E. F. Barnes is acting
stage manager. New bill every night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18

A V%icksburger, seeing a eolored man
trading a knife for a white vest, the other
day said to him: why it's coming on
winter now, and that vest cant be worn;
you are foolish to buy" "Mebbe OATS
so, boss" replied the darkey, feeling Of
his head, but Ter determined to hay
dat vest right whar l kin lay my hand on
it in case dar shouldn't be any winter
dis yearl'
Country book.peddler to Fourth street
woman: Yes, but the work is both in
structive and humorous" Fourth street
woman; you see my husband has Grip.
pied so many agents, and you're a nice
looking young man, and l hate to see you
hurt That's him comm in the back
wayP' The young mar said there was
nothing compulsory about it, and was
gone.-T erre Hauts Cypress.
The Cologne Gazette says: I'm the
interestof England it can emily be desired
that she should understand the warning
which lies in the Russian note, and pre-
pare herself to say a weighty word when
the critical hour (of the settlement of
the Oriental question: comes. The power
and material means she possesses, il she
only takes the resolution TO employ and
organize them properly"
The Milanese journals speak in most
enthusiastic terms Of a new baritone
singer, by name George Walker, Italian
lied into Georgia Valcksi. They say
that his voice ia Of extraordinary beauty,
resoDaace, power and compass, and that
be sings and acts like an artist Of the
highest culture. It Is likely that his
services will be secured for one Of the
opera houses in London during the next
season.
Australian statistics show that insanity
of a violent kind prevails to a frightful
extent OF that continent. In 1861 there
we're l6l inmates of asylums in South
Australia, being one to $50 inhabitants.
In 1870 they numbered SOT, and at the
close of 1871 there were as many as 1874,
or one to ga of the population. These
figures do not represent the entire list Of
the insane. but included only madmoa
and other inmates Of the asyluma
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18

Eva, adopted daughter Of Henrx Win
son, aged ten years, is at school in CIar.
endon Hills, Mass. .
The discovery of a process has been
made by which ashes can be converted
into a solid mass as hard as marble.
Minnie Hanks triumphs in Berlin are
as pronounced as those she won in
Vienna. In Verdi's Aida" she took the
Prussian capital by storm.
The Khedive of Egypt was educated
In Paris, speaks French, is a capital
talker on any kind Of subject, and takes
an especial interest in England.
The Boston Journal welcomes a polar
wave with the remark: "This is the
KIND OF weather that enables the boss
plumber to dream of a trip to Europe.
A romantic Chicago girl has offered to
marry Red Cloud, the big Chef, and he
is just white man enough to inquire how
many bonds and how much real estate
her father has lying around loose.
An exchange says fashionable young
people are calling upon somebody to in
vent a new dance. Suppose somebody
%invents M wherein the young lady
dances around the house and looks aftar
everything.
Now John, suppose there's a load OF
hay on n side of a river and a jackass
on the other, how can the jackass get to
the hay without getting wetf" II give It
up" well, that's just what the jackass
did"
julia Ward Howe declares, with con.
siderable feeling, that what married wo-
men want is more rest" Julia Ward
Howe is q married women, and if she'd
only take what she wants, :;e'd all have
q rest.
A darkey who was STOPPING to wash
his hands in a creek didn't notice the
peculiar actions of a goat just behind
him, so when he scrambled out of the
water and was asked how it happened, he
answered; i dunno zactly; but peared
as eff de shore kinder h'isted aud frowed
me-"
A blind beggar in Paris was absent
from his usual position in a doorway
during the late cold weather. In his
stead was a placard with the inscription.
In consequence of the severe cold
solicit aims at home" accompanied BY
his address.
Occupying a elerkship in the Treasury
Department at Washington is a bright,
bewitching little widow who refuses to
marry, although every single mar who
sees her is ready to lead her to the altar.
She is as good, too, as she is beautiful,
and takes care of her two young brothera
and a widowed mother.
A decently dressed but hard.featured
lady was left standing at the depot ct
NewarEa few days ago. She was of a
party OF three, but somehow didn't get
on the train fast enough, and it started
off without her. And every married
man on board laughed so heartily when
the conductor passed the word that she
a newly-elected mother-in-law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18
WARNING.
BY J. W.. n.

Beware. thou skeptic Editor
To war on spirits is not we'll
Fiends are not apt TO pardon, nor
Assess them guiltless who rebel.
What If their tricks are sometimes fat
A ghosts a ghost for all of that.
Thy heart is bold. I'm bound to think,
To beard the lion in his den;"
But trembling on deaths awful brink
What courage will avail thee then?
What If the spectre's hard and fat
A ghosts a ghost for all Of that.
Turn, gentle critic. turn away,
Nor search those dark and dangerous deeps
The spOok may lead thy steps astray
To where the goblin Cyclops sleeps.
Then drop thy pen and doff thy hat
A chests a ghost for all of that.
MEMPHIS. January. 1876.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-18
school Board visitors.

The Educational Board is composed
of twenty members, two from each ward,
n from each ward being elected every
year. The Board is now composed Of
the following Visitors: First ward, T.
Keely, ]. j. Dafyi Second, John E.
Randle, s. B Robbins; Third, DR.. R. W.
Mitchell, W. P. Mitchell; Fourth, N. j.
Wiggin, DR.. W. 7. Arlington; Fifth, DR..
G, c. Churchill, J., R. Goodwin; Sixth,
Jerome Hill; W. A. Goodman; Seventh,
G. v. Rambaut, M. B. Irrelevant;
Eighth, N. W. Speers, Joe P. Carey;
Ninth, Hosea Townsend, ]. W. Heath;
Tenth, ". @. Fowlkes, B. P. Anderson.
The ten members holding v e in each
ward appear first on the above list.