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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

r.Oral an6 State Nrms.
night-25 cents.
Counterfeit ten cent pieces have made their APP
rclrance in great numbers.
The Glorious September weather furnishes
abundant theme for compliments TO Old Prob
ability.
MI. Geo. l.. Dodd is in the cy fol the purpose
OF attending to the tuning of pial o.. lie will
main here few days.
We are glad to notice that Conductor Phil
brook of this city, is once more able to enter up
his duties on the Maine Central.
Gardner is TO have another military company,
if members enough can be obtained. 1t is to be
an independent company and is to be organized
by Mr.. j. W. P. johnson.
If not for his own sake then for the sake Of his
family, friends, neighbors and the community at
at large, a man ought not to drink Intoxicating
liquors.
j. NJ. Carleton of Wheleld, who was seriously
Injured by being thrown from a carriage, is some
what BETTER and there is a slight chance of his le-
covery.
This is the last opportunity the public will have
of hearing Mr.. Tracy in Augusta. No con-
certs till winter. Positively the last chance to
hear first class music at bottom prices.
Miss Minnie Murdoch sings at the concert to-
night at Meonian Hall Tickets at IIovcy's Mu-
sic Store, Z. Rowse's and Horace NOrth's. Fine
programme popular music
The County Commissioners yesterday went 10
North Wayne. on petition for a new road from
Forth Wayne to Readfed corner. Mr.. Nathl
Abbott, civil engineer accompanied them, being
employed by the petitioners.
Our readers doubtless noticed the long list Of
divorces published in this paper the other day.
While alarm may exist at the multiplicity OF d.
vorces, the fact still remains that man aud wife
should be separated rather than live together in mis-
cry and eternal torture.
Mr.. J. o. Page, who recently made avist of
observation to the county jail in Peuobscot, speaks
hiSu tOims VI tHc aIPtdihuCS VI every tulue
connected with the institution. The manage
ment of affairs is so excellent that the workshops
and all their connections run like clock work.
On the 2jth Of the present month, Heath Post
q. A. r., of Gardiner, will provide grand camp
fire in Whitmore grove, Gardiner, to which
feast of fat things they will invite the Post of
this city, and also the organization at the Soldiers
Home high old time" is in contemplation.
Don't forget the concert tonight. See the pro-
gramme Look at the talent: James NJ. Tracy,
Mss Minnie Murdoch, Mrs. Fannie Milhken,
Miss Betty Murdoch, Miss Emma Dew lit, Miss
Flora g. Cochrane and Miss Ward; also the Gar
diner Male Quartette.
Rev. Greenback Mun.en has resgued-him-
self TO his fate. Although he was considerably
inflated by the nomination, his green-backers
failed to relieve him from his theological occupa-
ton as a manufacturer of bells. Having complet-
ed three he is now at work on the fourth, which
he is bound to put through if his birthstone holds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
LIZZIE L. CHADWICK, Sec.

First meeting of the Petitioners for the New
Chapter in this city, will take place this evening at
l-2 o'clock, at Masonic Hail. 1t is hoped the
Companions will be present in as large numbers
as possible as business of the first importance
will come up for action. Come one Come all.
Per Order, Ii. p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVFNINn RFpnRr

%,w York, september II, 1871.
Money was easy at 3-a5 per cent. gu call. For.
sign exchange advanced to 4e64 for bankers long
ana io2S aio1ls Tor 1eaand Gold opened at,.u3i.
aud closed al 1888. Loans lhd!a4 per cent
Customs receipts, e5l9.00G Treasury disbursed
$4,000 interest sl53.000 Tor bonds aud . 900 Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Nj. Geo. l.. Dodd is in the city fol the purpose
OF attending to the tuning of pal os. lie Will re-
main here a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
sTE AM
DYE HOUS e,
Few Doors South of Railroad Bridge,
Water ST., Augusta. Me.
Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair ls7O.
Emile Barber, Proprietor.

Our thanks are due to our former patrons, and
rom tue TACT That oar business has increased Itself
ach year during the past seven years we think we
can hope for increased patronage in the future.
rms well.known adjustment with It's admirable
facilities Is conducted by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

If not for his own sake then for the sake Of his
family, friends, neighbors and the community at
at large, a man ought not to drink Intoxicating
LIQUORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

j. NJ. Carleton of Whitefeld, who was seriously
Injured by being thrown from a carriage, is some
what better, and there is slight chance of his le-
coyeTy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

The Glorious September weather furnishes
an abundant theme for compliments TO Old Prob
ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Counterfeit ten cent pieces have made their APP
rcIrance in great numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
INDIAN A.
Senator Morton.
Annual Meeting.

INDIANAPoLls. September ~. Adv.ces from
Richmond at noon to-day, say Morton i. resting
very well, and there is no cause for alarm.
Annual Meeting.
lNDIANAPoLIs, September ~. The 49th annu-
al meeting OF the Milford Baptist Association
commenced in the FIRST Baptist church at Nash
ua, at 10 o'clock this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Rev. Greenback Mun.en has resigned-him-
self to his fate. Although he was cons iderably
inflated by the nomination, his green-backers
failed to relieve him from his theolog ical occupa-
ton as a manufacturer of bells. Having complet-
ed three he is now at work on the fourth, which
he is bound to put through if his birthstone holds
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Miss Minnie Murdoch sings at the concert to-
night at Meonian Hall. Tickets at Hovcys Mu-
sic Store, E. Rowse's and Horace North's Fine
rogramme; popular music!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
The Centaur LinimentS h,

created revolution in remedies for Rheumatism,
Strains, swellings, Pains, Burns, scalds, stings,
etc. The White Linlment is for the human family,
and the Yellow Liniment is for horses. They are
certain, handy and cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

LoNDoN, September -. The following Russian
bulletins efectuaiiy dispose Of the wild stories
about the capture of Plcvna:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Cincinnati September l2, 1877
PORK Sl3 O0aUO 0O Clear sides, a-7L
LARD BACON
Steam, as 95- Shoulders, ia
Kettle, oOalO 90 Clear rib sides, ora
BULK MEATS Clear sides asL
Shoulders, ka0- WHiSKEY-. DIAL Os
Clear rib sides, Oak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

This is the last opportunity the public will have
of hearing Mr. Tracy in Augusta. No more con-
certs till winter Positively the last chance to
hear first class music at bottom prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
Boston Stock List.

tSaes at the Brokers' Board.l
Boston, september Il, 1877.
Eastern Railroad, 4hal4.
Boston Il Maine Railroad 929. a!ll i
Portland. Saco X Portsmouth, CO., atO--
Boston 4 Name Railroad, rs, UlaaIll !,
Eastern Railroad, rs, 5Oz as -
Maine State It's, IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
PROF. J. N. DANIELS, Proprietor.

AGENTS, Devine & Howard. Augusta; Halves
4 Warren, Hallowell: L. ID. Cook. Gardiner;
Moody Il Laid, Pittston. w-tiH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Don't forget the concert tonight See the pro.
gramme. Look at the talent James NJ. Tracy,
Mss Minnie Murdoch, Mrs Fannie Milhken
Miss Betty Murdoch, Miss Emma Dew lit, Miss
Flora G. Cochrsne and Miss Ward; also the Gar
diner Male Qualtette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
RHODE ISLAND.
Acquitted.

PROVIDENCE, September II. The coroners
jury 10 the case of McCahey, shot by policeman
Patrick Ii. Gurrigan, in Providence, on Sunday
morning, while attempting to rescue prisoner,
rendered verdict exculpating the officer from all
blame.
Arrested.
Considerable forged paper made by c. NJ. Rogers
recently detected as forger in Brocton, Mass,
has been found to-day in Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Among the families at the Point who have been
enjoying the beautiful September weather of last
week, were those of Messis Harlow, Rowe,
Blanerd, Fogler, Jones, Croker, Norcross and
Chick, besides several visitors Most Of them
came up on Mondays boat.
y grand sight was witnessed on Sunday morn
ing by the breakers rolling in on the high tide
Inc recent storm on the Atlantic coast gave Us
the breakers without the damage.
The lumber for four new cottages is now at the
Point ard the houses will soon be butt. They
belong to Messrs. Barton, Chisam, Mitchell and
Wills, all OF Augusta. We hear than other. are
to Immediately follow. Several more lots have
been bought and paid for.
The new wharf lar bu lit that the Morrison
will land there to-day tuesday,, and it is to be
pushed to completion Immediately. When this
Is done and plank walk laid along the shore as
contemplated, the arrangements for getting 10
and from the Point, will be good enough. The
chances for boating, fishing, sailing &c, from the
Point cannot be surpassed by any location and
the scenery is so varied that it does not tire.
10 the ever ready cOurtesies of Capt. McClin-
took, of the Morrison. we HAYS been indebted for
the pleasures of the trip up and down. The COM
pany cannot do bet ter than to secure his services
iorsnothea season. And the pilot, Mr.. Benz Ba-
ker, Is also the ght man for that place. Not an
accl dent has occurred in the running of he boat
this season, and It's trips have been made egalsry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
BIDDEFORD.


BIDpEFoKD, September II. Biddeiord Com
mandery, No. l, Independent Order Sons OF
America, was instituted here last night, with Cy-
rus p Berry, Commander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Doubtless our readers have ICaIned Of the
grand excursion on the Maine Central Railroad
from Portland to Skowhegan, to take place on
Friday of this week, Sept. ith. The train leaves
Augusta at llj2 A. NJ the fare for the round
trip being but one dollar. The round trip tickets
are good until the 18th. Chambers Band will
accom- pany the eXcursiouists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13


Farmers have begun the harvesting of
their later crops. In majority Of cases the ap.
pie crop will prove a complete failure, there be-
ing a few notable exceptions. The potato crop
though good, Will not come up to the predictions
Of the early spring time.
Dea. Richard Simpson, of whom we have pre-
vlously spoken, as being in feeble health on ac-
count OF old age, laid in his final resting place
on Saturday. His funeral was one of the largest
ever held in town. Mr.. Simpson was for NJ my
years deacon of the Congreg church, and
was very highly esteemed by the parish lie has
also held many positions Of trust in town affairs, and
always brought honesty and fidelity to the dis
charge of his duties. lie leaves an aged widow
and a large number Of relatives. Fills age was IS
lie retired from active life several years ago.
Chas l.. Jewett has been drawn as Grand Ju-
ror and Emery Averlle as Traverse Juror,
10 serve at the October term Of court.
Rev. Mr.. Leonard of Boston, is here laboriug
with the Baptist pastor, in conducting daily meet.
ings. A good degree of interest is manifested
AM baptism is expected to be held next Sab
bath.
The high scool is houishing finely, teachers
and scholars cooperating.
Our vote at the state elections. on Monday,
was larger than might be expected all "oti year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
Fire.

CAIRO. September r. fire this morning on
Commercial Avenue, destroyed several buildings
| spcluding stove and drug stores, tailor shop
and dwellings. Total loss over $50 ,000 not over
one-half of which is covered bp insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13
First.Class French Over,
Speciality and New Process of CIeansiu

Speciality and New Process Of Cleansing.
Mf. Il. Barber without regard to expens having
secured hrst-class French pi essman from paris
ior cents Garments and Ladies Dresses, W ,thout
tipping or taking of Trimming, Sacks, Velvet,
anu dyed, Lace Curtains cleansed. Any kind of
goods, garne Is OF all description, Clean sed or
Dyeu ana Pressed as heretofore. Gents garments
tepilred at snort notice. foods received and re-
turned promptly by Express. Miss NJ. 5. Marshall
agent Tor Gardiner hd vicinity, h. ). Decker agent
lof Hallowell; Z. {. Chandler, Winthrop, aud j. t.
Chapman in Richmond. apriarteodxw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-13

Post Sheridan, G. A r., voted to attend the
dedication of the soldiers monument at Boston,
Sept II.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18
FASHION NOTES.

Pointed neckerchiefs OF linen lawn EN-.
broidered in scarlet and blue. are among the
spring novelties.
Brides dresses at the moment are trimmed
with fringes OF lilies OF the Wiley. headed
with orange. blossoms.
Lisse pleatings are as fine rs IL crimped.
and prettly mixed with pinked or notched
silk ruffies or ruches.
Twists OF knotted silk, ruches OF frayed
bias silk and tulle ruches are worn as face
trimmings inside the close brims of capote
and Normandy bonnets.
Fol. evening dresses and bridal dresses the
taste for pure white Is satisfied by syrinRa,
jessamine, narcissus double and single, and
all the most tasteful arrangements In wreaths
or garlands OF spring and summer blossoms.
For ladies who cannot relinquish their IA
vorite black bonnets are beautiful models of
PLAN Brussels net laid plainly on a stiff
frame, with lace strings, lace ruche for face
trimming, and, by way of stylish relief.
tilleul foliage made Of rubber in wreaths OF
large clusters.
The bonnets for little girls are very quaint
and pretty, in white chip and split straw.
close shapes, some TO wear over the face,
some like little old fashioned bonnets, with
wreaths OF daisies outside and in, and bows
Of narrow ribbon The children's hats in
straw, sailor, Tyrolean or with turned up
brims, ire all childlike and pretty.
The Normandy bonnet with straw brim
and high crown promises 10 be the popular
style, as ladies can easily make such bon
nets at home, after buying the frame and
net crown properly shaped and the brim
complete with its three or four rows OF
braid. In making such bonnets the anna
teur miliner must have an abundance of
silk in careless, easy folds for the crown, as
scantiness and set folds give the bonnet a
stiff look. A wreath OF small flowers, droop-
ing buds or green vine leaves may be passed
around the crown or IL this is too dressy, a
ruche is made of bias silk notched in saw
teeth on the edges.
Hoop-skirts are now made with no hustle,
or very small hustle, as may best suit the
peculiar figure, no springs about the
region of the loins, and the sweeper to carry
out the weight of the skirts from the limbs,
to accelerate the chance for walking conve-
niently, and for preserving the heels of boots
from being rubbed through by the stiff fac
ings braid and the other things employed
to finish the skirts of dresses around the
bottom. We may be disposed to Danish
crinoline If we will, in excess of
obedience 10 the supposed dict,sni of
the mode but the bdidyetse, in i'm
ported costumes, shows the demand
for something to sustain and hold out the
skirts of dresses; and THIS crinoline must
perforce not only be considered, but retained
in use to greater or less extent.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18
For the Sunday sentinel.i
LINES ON RETURNING AN UMBRELLA.
BY BxRrHA S. POOL.

I'd treasure your purse, or I'd keep your best
hat.
A lock OF your hair for "love," or all that;
Your boot, pr a mouchoir, your heart, or it's
loose)
Preserved In n bottle and ready for use.
There is Frencl, proverb that Qulte-suits you
men,
It's trite, but It's tr,'e; "lraime, maine a,sd
mon chieu"
But, rendered by you. ,'would read plainly.
q see,
"Noime, m'osme aslssi mon Darap'eie"
dare say my honesty will bv quite vain;
You never will miss It. II never will rain;
II the law holds In your case. i'm thiS least or
orimes
This gem may have changed hands at least
seven times;
80 far back It's original owner is lost,
Or was thrown overheard when the Red Sea
was crossed.
Unparalleled easel This shall be then ot
truth,
Untrammeled by polite reasons, In sooth,
And for all after time be II known, my dear
"feler," afrr
One person on earth has returned an "um-
breler,"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18
THE FrRsY SPRING FLOWER.

"lve won the bet, said Tom TO Nell
And Bess. while you were sleeping
watched the earliest rays OF morn
Across the heavens cseeping:
Ana OFT 10 yonder field fhied,
- Led by some fairy power,
Cause I'm so good; and there gpied -
You never spied n fiower2'
81 didn't? Well, you wait and see
You girls thought me too lazy
To leave my bed at dawn, and seek
crocus or a daisy,
And wagered me n kiss" "Orcrnv'
!" kfss'-with pride say it
Inat you the first spring flower would find.
You've lost the bet-please pay I1r
moi I'll we've seen the prize" said Nell
u think, Tom, you've been dreaming"
In her white hand a frog he placed.
she set the echoes screaming.
20, Tom. you wretch how could YOU plan
To laugh at and provoke us?"
sad Tom, IT'S April first, my dears,
And every frogs n croak -cuss!"
Mrs; Margaret Eytinge In New York Even
Ing Mail.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.
Louisiana appropriates 500 900 this yea
for the support of the public schools.

Louisiana appropriates 500, 900 this year
for the support of the public schools.
The North Carolina legislature has appro-
priated 81 600 per annum for the mainten-
ance of a normal school for colored teachers.
Secretary Northrop, of Connecticut says
that the study of English literature is grad
ually supplanting the taste for French in
that state.
A British NJ. p. recently travelling in this
country examining by the way the public
schools remarked regretfully that in no
case did he meet with pupil who expected
to follow the occupation of his father if the
latter was employed in mechanical pur-
suit.
In Pennsylvania school the pupils are
obliged to waste their time in learning de-
scriptions of the formation of letters. As
Mr. Squeers says, when the boy knows
this out of book he goes and does il" though
at first appearance it might be.expected to
result in some Chinese characters.
The experiment of educating girls at
Smith college on the mo sex in intellect"
theory, is reported by a writer in the forth
coming Scribner to have resulted we'll. The
writer says that this is the only female col
lege in this country for which. Greek exam
nations are required, and that the girls
have not suffered in comparison with the
young men of Amherst, i'm the estimation
of the professors.
We learn from the Courier-Journal that
President McCosh, of Princeton college, has
appointed a board of examiners in Louis
vile, who will sit in that city to enable
young men there who propose to Join this
college to ascertain their eligibility without
0fx vie Drfn
uncertainty. This is a new and excellent
feature in the practice of our eastern col
leges Harvard, Yale and Princeton have
already established examining boards at Chi
cago and ST. Louis, but this is the first in
stance in which college o6 the first rank
has gone so far south. 1t is said that from
Is to 20 andidates for Princeton will pres
which Is of itself a sufficient confirmation
of the wisdom of these local examinations.
This bit of good sense Is from the National
Teachers Monthly: MANY years are fire.
quently spent in studying the French and
German, and yet we have among American
youth very few good scholars in those lam
but because Effort Is misdirected, and con-
sequenty time is misspent A young lady
of rather moderate natural ability was able
to speak read and write with ease and cor
rectness the French, English and German at
the age of Is The acquisition OF al these
languages, studied at the same time, cost her
vely little laborious effort Her father al
ways spoke and read the French, her mother
the German, and English she learned al
school. Her instruction was natural, and
consequently correct and successful. If in
like manner we unite precept with practice
in both elementary and higher instruction,
we may always be equally successful"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18

ssAre those genuine sausages?'' asked he
of the butcher.
"Yal" said the butcher, ''dey ish genu-
ine."
made of dog and cat, and all that?' OBJ
served the man.
''Ninel nine! dey ish not" Indignantly
replied the butcher, Il makes no dog and
cats meat in mine sausages-"
"Well, then" said the man walking on,
81 don't want them; I'm after the genuine
article.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18

lin Is like the letting out OF waters, at first
a trickling stream finger might stop, at last
a flying flood sweeping man and his works
alike into ruin. Sin Is fire; at first spark
a drop might entinguish, at last a confiagra-
tion taking cities on its wings, and melting
primeyal rocks into dust
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18

The lazy youth who was told ITO get out OF
bed and go to the ant, thou sluggard," re-
piled that he always talked business with the
head of the family, and when he was hard
up went to bis uncle.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-04-18
INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 49,

seclusions Of the home. IL must fail in con-
ierring its largest blessing upon society in its
integral parts.