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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

Mr. Walter r. Close Of this State, has been
granted patent for moulds Tor freezing water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

THINK OF 1T, that Cough or Cold neglect
ed, may lead to serious consequences In the
ea'ly stage of Throat and Lung diseases
Madame Por.er's Cough Balsam is an invaluable
remedy, can be taken by the Oldest person or
Youngest child. Is safe, reliable, and agreeable
to the taste. Price % cents, and in large bottles
at 30 and - cents mar2S 4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

A mass convention of the Reform clubs of
this State is to be held at brunswick on Fast
Day, April llth. Every club is invited to send
delegates, and it is earnestly hoped that Urge
number will be present, as it is desired to make
this one of the most benefcent mass meetings
ever held in the State. and give new impetus to
the reform work in Brunswick. The usual reduc-
tons on the railroads will be made
The Portland Advertiser relates that on the
evening previous to the meeting of the Maine
Central Directors in this city, two or three took
the wrong train, and found themselves on the way
to Bath They found out that fact, and the con-
ductor at once stopped the train, right in the
woods. "This won't do" said the directors, 1--WE
want you to back the train to Brunswick" Cant
TO it" answered the official; "my duty is to take
the train right on to Bath" With saddened faces
the directors-who on entering the train at Port
land had taken seats in the Bath car and had been
switched of at Brunswick-left the train shout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

The wild geese, in large and noisy fOcks, are
seeking their summer homes Northward. Spar
and robins are now making themselves ex-
tremey familiar in every neighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

Cure that cough How With Adamson's 30
tanic Balsam. 1t is warrented to cure coughs,
colds, and all lung difficulties. Sample free.
Large bottles 80 cents. Sold at Knsman & Co.'S
Drug store. ian25tSwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
Comp.Fire of the Grand Army.

The camp fire given by Seth Williams Post, G.
A. r., last evening, at Meonisn Hall. grand
success, and comfortable reminder of the scenes
OF other day when the boys were ''tenting on the
old camp ground" Their guests were Cutler Post
OF Togus, Hubbard Post of Ilalowell, and Heath
Post Of Gardiner. Some 40 came from Togus
and a special train brought 60 from flallowell and
50 from Gardiner. The evening was stormy; but
for that. there would have been many more
The hail was beautifully trimmed ard decolat
ed for the occasion, large and small flags and ev-
ergleen being arranged around the front of the
galleries, with notices expressive of the work and
objects OF the fraternity. In the decorator in
front of the stage, we've the names OF the three
Posts that were the guests Of the evening, and on
the fl ont Of the gallery opposite the word "Wel
come" The members OF the various Posts, their
ladies and invited guests, nearly filled the hail!
The first CALI fol the evening was the stage en-
teriainment, which was introduced by selections
by the Augusta COrnet Band, which is steadily
improving, and will soon rank among the best
bands in this section. The National Ministries of
Togus that had kindly volunteered ther services
tor the occasion, gave variety pertolma ace of
unusual merit lasting about an hour and half
lnen ntftol mances Will compare faVofabIy with
that Of any travelling company. &. w. Anna BILE,
Bones, can scarcely be excelled in his spe
calty. He only needs the burnt cork to make
him genuine darkev. Next to him. and crowd
ing close upon him for the honors, is c. Mansel,
the tamborinist, Billy Fox, splendid vocalist.
and Dick Ruth, the cultivated darkey. Hanna
gan's Orchestra furnished the music to accompany
the stage entertainment.
The second call" was to supper, which was
served in the spacious rooms adjoining, where
some four hundred persons were amply served
and abundance Of food was still among the
Preserved forces" The comrades and their
friends partJo with keen relish.
Next came darcing as the third call" and
this was kept up till about two o'clock th. morn
ing. The enjoyment was full and com ple,e, with
out anything to mar the pleasure of the occasion
Seth Williams Post have happy faculty of pay
ing oil "old scores" in the way of favors. and
their comrades Of visiting Posts must have felt
that nothing omitted last evening that could
in the least contribute to their enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
w ASIiINGTON.
Nomination Rejected

WASHINGTON, March rs. The Senate to-day
confirmed GLENN w. Schoheld of Penn. register
of the treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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PORTLAND.
Railroad Accident.

PORTLAND, March % A freight train on the
Grand Trunk railroad from Portland to Mechan-
c FALL, got oil the track, Tuesday, and smashed
five cars.
Fire.
The two story frame dwelling of Freedom
Meserve Of Scaiboro, was burned Wedne sday ;
los $4,000 insured for 5000 in the Phnnix of
Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

The enterprising market men, Hill & ioyt, are
putting an addition TO the rear Of their store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

The present term Of Bates ege closes to day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
ROCkLAND.
The 81. George Murderer.

RoCKLAND, March 2S. Nathan F. Hart, under
indictment for the St. George murder, has been
removed to Wiscasset jail, and will not be tried
till the September term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

SaIts at he BrOkcrs' BOard
Boston, March 2S, 1873.
Eastern Railroad sLs7-
Boston 4 Maine Railroad, lUi-aIOei.
Portland, Saco 4 Portsmouth air -
Boston n Maine Raj road Is ALL
Eastern Railroad (aewl G2sa(3-
Maize sta Is, lla-nODO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
Killed.
Reduction.

WORCESTER, March %. A Mr.. Benoway
aged sc, was instantly killed by falling down
stairs last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
Suit.

The testimony in the Tillson libel suit was con-
cuded to day, and the arguments OF the counsel
are now proceeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29

nS FASHIONABLE CARDS, no two alike with
~ name, loo, 20 Scroll with name, lee post.
paid. Agents outfit, loo.
iyss GEO. l. REED 4 CO., Nassau, MI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
Boston Stock List.

sales at he Brokers' Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-29
Spring and Summer, 1873!
tp. ra
& Wales,
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT

is unn -ually well stocked with desirable and ele.
CANT fanrics, among them large line of colored
Grenadines and Hernanis, in stripe check and
plain effects, in Silk and Wool and all SIN mater
al. Also large line of Bunting in all shades.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
Something 10 Admire.

An exchange SAYS The beauty OF ex-
preston is the highest typeof loveliness.
a woman / know is really plain, with
square, ugly shoulders, but is beautiful
from the goodness shining from her
eyes, the unseamed smoothness OF her
kind woman's brow, the words OF love,
charity and helpful goodness that come
from by no means small mouth. As
in dress, so in n woman's face, you
ought not 10 be aware Of the details
only be conscious OF the whole effect;
and il II is pleasing at the very first
glance, YOU will know without being
told that she is well-dressed, is good
looking-why or how yon do not know.
Few things give very much more pleas
ure than a really pretty dress when il is
we'll chosen. when the style suits the
wearer, and the whole is put on proper
ly. There is a great deal in that. Worth,
the man milliner, says that comparatively
few women know how 20 wear dress as
it should be worn. 4 quick dresser is
always a slovenly one, as all the world
knows; but don't rush into the other e1-
treme and dawdle. Take plenty OF
time TO do everything well in, and when
done think no more Of the matter. Don't
put on airs and graces in a new gown
fine feathers make fine birds; and do not
let you face look dowdy because your
dress happens to be old. Study Mother
Nature in all her simplicity, instead Of
your glass, comb, etc. Throw away
your paints and powders, and bring
real. living, chanReful color into your
cheek by long walks or drives into the
breezy, health-giving country. Avoid
cosmetics as you would poison.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
Some Old Witiicisms,

Most witticisms, especially jokes anG
puns, lose something of their flavor
when repeated. But surely the follow
ing pun, made by an English wit on &
gentleman famous for his liberality
reads well. That's a man, said the
punster, "who carries his aversion tc
niggardliness SO far as 10 even detest q
mean temperature.
Scarcely any of the savageness OF DIR.
Johnson's reply to an authoress escapes
in repeating it. She sent him a manu-
script poem, with the remark. 81 have
other irons in the fire. | advise you,
madam, wrote the cynic, "to put the
poem with the irons"
The humor and impudence OF Hook 3
address to a pompous dandy whom he
once met in the street, are only family
shadowed forth in print. Pray, sir, "
said the impudent joker, may / take
the liberty Of asking if you are any one
in particular
The audacity Of Gabrielli, famous
singer of the last century, can be appre-
ciated even in her words. Catherine IT,
OF Russia invited her 10 sing in ST.
Petersburg. Gabrielle demanded five
thousand ducats IL compensation.
Five thousand ducatsl' exclaimed
the Empress. 81 do not pay that sum
to any of my field marshals."
"In that case, replied the bold
singer, "Your Majesty has nothing to
do but 10 make these feld-marshals
sing"
The audacity Of the reply amused
Catherine, and the exorbitant syren re-
ceived her ducats.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
A Hens "BrOOd" of Dogs,

A friend Of mine, writes the cores.
pondent Of the London Lire Stock Jour.
nal, has female greyhound and a litter
Of young ones. Now that is nothing
extraordinary, but that she should be
assisted in her maternal duties by an
old hen is, think. a very unusual thing.
In the kennel with her is a hen, which
has taken to the young dogs in n most
affectionate way, sitting in the corLer
with two or three OF them constantly
under her wing; and, what is still more
extraordinary, they know her call, for
il they stray away she cackles, and they
come back. At present her adopted
children are very young; whether she
is only to take them for the usual
"month" nobody knows, but fear
when they are old enough TO accompany
her about the fields, she will find it diff
cult to make them take 10 the delicacies
she may be able to scratch ont of the
earth for them, and which would, no
doubt, be much appreciated by her own
young. At all events. the case is a
curions one, and may be interesting to
some of your readers. We had a case
not long ago in this parish of a cat tax
ing to some chickens and nursing them
very carefully; but / never before
heard of hen nursing young dogs.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
SInguIar PIseaIornal Phenomenon.

A paper published at Hawaii, in the
Sandwich Islands, says: We learn from
"A reliable source that within a few
weeks past singular piscatorial phe-
nomenon has taken place IN the waters
Of the Hawaiian group, which is worthy
of notice. Two species of fish, we'll
known 10 the natives of these islands,
namely, uwinwi and the alalauwa, both
Of which are natives of the Arctic re-
gions, have been thrown upon the
beach al the islands Of Lanai and Kauai.
in countless millions. and in some places
the surface of the waters has been liter
ally covered with the same species-all
dead. IL may be well 20 remark that
these fish only make their appearance IN
these waters at long intervals; but never
before in such immense quantities, as
at no other period within the memory
Of the oldest natives have they been
thrown upon the beach dead. There is
a superstition with the native Hawaiian,
about the uwinwi particularly, that is
universal-tO the effect that the pres.
ence OF the above named is sure indi-
cation OF the sudden death Of some
noted chief, or other calamity; and the
circumstance of 50 many millions Of the
dead denizens Of the ocean, aboat which
this superstition exists. having been
seen, hiss excited the natives 20 an ex.
traoriinary degree. Whether well or
ill-founded, remains 10 be seen. There
Is one pertinent question which sug-
gests itself 70 our mind, while contem-
plating the phenomenon we have just
described and that Is, 70 what natural
cause can the circumstances be attribu-
ted? We infer that it cannot oe sttrib-
uted 10 any extraordinary volcanic erup-
tion ut the bottom Of the ocean, because
II that were so, the results would be the
same to all other fish inhabiting those
waters. The only plausible theory
seems to MS to be, the prevalence for
many months of the strong northeast
trade winds, which may have driven the
fish from their Arctic home TO the warm
waters Of this tropical region.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
How to Improve the Memory.

The truth Is, almost everybody S
memory is poor, unti' ID is trained and
cultivated, and the only way to improve
It Is by use. Ii boy puts his arm in "a
sling, or keeps It hanging by his side, II
will grow slim and weak. II, on the
contrary, he use il vigorously, holding
plOw, choppiDg wood, and in other
vigorous exercise, II viii grow muscular
and strong. The boy who goes into a
blacksmith shop as an apprentice, strikes
very feeble blows upon the heated iron,
at first he scarcely makes q visible i'm
preston. But after a few months e1er-
else, his blows tell his arm has not
only become strong, but also disciplined
TO give q proper direction to the blows
Just so with the memory. Exercising II
IN any direction will giveit strength and
disciplined power. One having a weak
memory, should specially cultivate that
faculty. Parents and teachers often
make q great mistake because a child
exhibits a dislike of arithmetic, or Of
any other branch, they let him give
more attention 10 something else, for
which he appears 10 have a liking, or
natural tact. The true plan Is, TO give
most attention TO the exercise and cult
walton Of those very faculties which are
the weakest. In this way only can a
well balanced effective mind be secured.
This applies to the education up to
maturity OF mind and body. With this
general discipline, the mind will after
wards act most effectively if its energies
are mainly turned IN some specific chan
mel Of thought.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
Fires in PLAY Houses,

From the year 1869, when the Teatro
Della Carita, in Venice. was consumed
by the flames. mp to the end Of 1877.
523 theaters have been completely de-
stroyed by fire. Classic authors also
chronicle the destruction by fire OF
eleven Roman theaters. Astley's Amphi-
theater, London, has been burned down
four times (179l, 1903, 1890, 1841;
Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and Her
Maiesty's, have each been consumed
three times; and of existing London
theaters seven have been destroyed.
No less than thirty-one fires in London
theaters are thronicled, the next largest,
(twenty-nine) being recorded in the case
of Paris, while New York followed with
twenty-six, and modern San Francisco
with the astounding number Of twenty
one. An old chronicle records that the
Teatro Atarazanos, in Seville, was
burned down in 1915 for the sixth time.
that it was erected in 1881, and that it
was consumed for the seventh time in
1915. Among the most disastrous fires
recorded is that of the Theater OF Capo
d'Istria, in 1894. when about / 900 per-
sons were burned to death. Nearly 800
were killed in the fire which broke out
in Lehman's Theater and Circus at St
Petersburg, on February IA, 1886. On
May 25, 1845, at Canton, Chinese
theater eaught fire. AS usual there, the
structure consisted only of bamboo,
mats, boards, and light stuff, the whole
being surrounded by four walls, and
only one exit being provided. OF the
many spectators, only few were able
TO save themselves. The Mandarin, in
his official report, stated that 1870
corpse had been found, and that there
were no less than 1000 persons injured,
of whom 300 expired shortly after.
Another disastrous fire in China was
ths of Tientsln, in May, 1872, when 600
people perished.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20

The Buckeye Mowers and Reapers, butt by
AdriAnee, Plat 4 Co, Poughkeepsse. and les
dreenvich street, New York. have for II years
hold the highes. position While many use
fal improvements have been made in other de-
pArtmcnts Of agricultural machinery, all a.
;empts to produce machine that would eqnAl
the Buckeye in the simplicity and correctness
Of its principles Of construction have failed;
while the excellence Of the mechanical work
done by AdriAnce, Plat a Co., has given them
a worldwide fame. Pc
The New Model Buckeye Mower contains
all the original Buckeye features, and j.
construcsed entirely Of iron aud steel. Il Is
truly model Of beauty, symmetry, hghtnesa.
strength. efficiency, and durability.
The Adriance Reaper, built by the same hFm
is the nearest approach % Periection yet at
tanned in light, simple single-driEe wheel
iron reaper. eouahining every desirable feAtune
20 enAhge 30 do the best Of work under all
circumstances. It's platform ia very easily fold
ed. rendering Il as portable as the Buckeye
Mower, and enabling it to pass through the
nArruwest bars or lanes.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
A norscMomnn,s Marrow Escane.

Tho Denver (Col.l Tribune describes
an accident which recently happened to
Mrs T.. ]. MRllctt, of Canon City. Mrs.
Mallott is an excellent horsewoman, and
having great confidence in her riding
skill. started ont with her husband and
other friends ON horseback, 30 Wait the
canon. Of all the wonderful cuuuuu III
Colorado, the Grand Canon of the Ar
kansas "a the most awe inspiring. The
walls are 1000 fee, high Ut places, and
almost perpendicular. BeforeupcrutionH
were begun within them 10y the railroad
men, no ,uc ever attempted Ia pnHs
through the gorge, except during the
winter. aud then ou lee. The lAhurrrs
have. however. made paths in the very
sides Of the immense prccipicrs, and lt
was along one of these that Mrs. Mallett
aud her friends we're travelling. She
node u trusty horse, and WAS as composed
as any of her party. They had prooced-
al 60 point beyond the horse trail and
were descending steep htll. The path
WAS "a narrow oue the wallis of the canon
shooting far up toward tho blue, clear
sky, and down for hundreds Of feet uu-
al they dipped into the disturbed WA
tors of the rapid rolling Arkansas. IL
was at this dangerous spot that Mrs
Malletts horse stumbled and fell. There
was NO room for the least iaitcr This
was, therefore. a fatal step. Mrs. Nal
lett, with almost Incredible presence of
mind, discntangled herself from her
horse. Below her, ten feet, was "A shelly
ing rock, about fifteen inches wide,
This she struck and caught with her
hands. With nerve that would have
made the sterner sex proud of manhood,
the lady held on 10 the end Of the
rock, dangling in the air, grip
ping II with desperation Had she
let 20, her next lodgmrnt wousd have
been on another shelf fifty feet below.
To hold ON was her only resort. With
all the dispatch possible, Mr.. Mallett
and others came to her rescue, and sue
ceeded IN taking her from her perilous
situation almost uniujured. but Of course
very much exhausted from fright
Now comes the strangest part Of the
story. The horse fell also, aud lodged
on the same shelf to which his mistress
was clinging. In falling he had turned
completely around, but there he stood
on th5 narrow ledge of stone, hugging
the wall. and evidently realizing his
position, II a horse ever realized any
thing. lie did not stir muscle, hardly
breAthed for AN hour or more, until
ropes strong enough 10 take him ont
were sent for and obtained at a camp a
mile distant. BY the time these ar.
rived, fifty men or more, who were en.
gagged in the canon, had gathered along
the trail, and AS many AS could make
themselves useful. assisted in lifting the
animal up. He seemed TO realize fully
that steps were being taken for his IT.
lief, and did not move 10 make resist
ance until he was placed upon sure
footing IN the path.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
APnrsIsIenI neIeriI,e.

A New York paper OF a recent date
says: William Baum, trapper and
hunter, living in Blooming Grove Town
ship, Pike county, Penn, appeared be
fore Justice DAVIS, IN Jersey CITY. yes
terday, and asked for warrant for the
arrest Of Frederick Hebin, ON "A charge
Of arson and larceny. Baum had accumu-
lated, by his industry and economy,
about $500, which he kept in the house
He made no secret of hIs wealth, nor Of
the place OF its coucealment. Early one
morning in May, 1877, he started ont
with hls gun and dogs 20 look for game
Crossing creek, h. had gained a height
some distance from home and sat down
10 rest. Looking back he saw black
smoke rising from the neighborhood oi
his home. Convinced that the house IN
which he had left his wife and infant
child asleep WIS burning. he retTaced
his steps. His worst fears were realized
His wife stood in the yard, wringing her
hands and CRYING. and the babe WIS not
in her arms. Dashing into the burning
building, Baum snatchei the child from
its cradle, and wrapping his coat about
il fought his way through the flames %
the open air. His brave effort nearly
cost him his life. He was scorched from
head to foot, and the traces Of his in
juries were still painfully visible when
he appeared in court yesterday. HIS
face was terribly SCARED. Three fingers
OF his left hand were missing, and his
right arm was witherei. After the fire
Hebin was nowhere 30 be seen. He was
suspected At once 10 have robbed the
house and set fire 10 It. When he had
sufficiently recovered Baum set out on a
hunt for the suspected incendiary. He
travelled all over the State Of Pennsyl-
yania. and partly over New Jersey. A
day or two ago be met Hcbiu in Hobo
ken, followed him 20 No. 30 Clinton
street, whore, he learned be was living.
Detective Quiuian arrested Hebin. The
prisoner viii be sent 20 Pennsylvania
for trial.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-20
OHty n Doll /.

Polly, my dolly why don't You erow2
Are You dwarf, my rolly2
I'm taller and taller every day;
How high the grass is do YOU see thatT
The flowers are groviuS hike weeds, they say
The kitten Is growing into : cat
Why doO't YOU grow, my doly2
Here is mark upon the wall.
Look for Yourself. my Polly
made it war ago, think.
I've measured yoa very often, dear,
But, though you've plenty 10 ear and drink,
You haven't grown hit for year.
Why don't YOU grow, my dolyG
Are you never going to try to talk?
You're such silent Polly
Are yoa never gong 20 say a word7
Il isn't hand; and Oh don't yon see
The parrot is only little bird.
BIT he can chatter so easily.
You're quite $ Ounce, my dolly
Lets so and play by the baby-house
Noa ara my dearest Polly,
There are other things that 90 not grow
Kittens can't talk. and Why should you,
You are the prettiesi doll know;
Noa are = d&rling-thAt is true
Just ss YOU are, my dolly,