The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-12
Maine Elections.

Maine Elections.
Portland, Me-, September 1.-THE vote
in this city to-day was light and the result
is close.
A dispatch from Lewiston, at 2 P. NJ,
says the Republicans there were loo ahead.
Last year the town went Democratic by so
majority.
[Second Dipatch.l
Portland, September 1.-THE vote here
is as follows: Perham, Rep) 2,l74;
Kimball, Dem.) 1885; scattering, Il.
Republican majority 27l, against All last
year.
Nine towns give Republican majority
of 3S6. Last year the same towns gave
Democratic majority of 3O4. This includes
Bangor, where the Republican gain is very
large, the Democratic candidate last year
being q resident there.
Third Dispmch.l
Le,ciston, Me-, September II, $3.50 A.
M.-Androscoggin county goes Republican
by 200 majority, against 400 last year.
Bangor, Me-, September ll.--0nly two
thirds of the vote was polled here to-day.
Perham received ,466 votes and Kimball
Lilo, making Republican gain of 937.
The Republicans elect representatives and
county officers by about the same majority
as the Governor. Democratic representa-
tives were chosen last year.
Woshmgtoa, d. c., September IL, 1880
P. M.-Up to this hour the returns from
Maine indicate falling off in the Demo-
cratic vote, the reports showing Republican
gains.
New York Items.
NJ. J1a.I Ctox4o,~,Io, Tbo ooca-
ner's verdict in the Mary Russell abortion
case resulted in verdict against Mrs.
Brown, who has been committed to await
the action of the grand jury.
There were long proceedings to-day in
the Supreme Court regarding. the city af-
fairs. The Judge directed the defendants
to produce, on Thursday, complete state
ment of the liabilities of the city up to the
journed. 1t has been discovered that the
heavy glass in the door leading to the bu-
reau where the papers are kept was broken,
and an entrance effected by the burglars.
Terrible Murder in Kentucky.
Lexington, Ky., Sept. ia terrible
murder was committed last night at the res
idence of Mr.. John Harper, the owner of
the race horse Longfellow, near Midway,
Ky. Jake and Betsey Harper, the broth
er and sister of John Harper, had their
throats cut by some unknown person, it is
supposed for the purpose of robbery. Some
negroes living within few feet of Harper's
residence knew nothing of the occurrence
till this morning. No clue was obtained to
the perpetrators of the bloody deed.
IATER--ARREsT OF THE SUPPOSED
MURDERERS.
Lexington, Sept. 11.-Three of the me-
groes living on John Harper's place have
been arrested as the murderers of Jake
and Betsey Harper. Blood was found on
their shirts, and the evidence against them
is very strong. Other negroes employed on
the place are missing, and it is believed that
they are implicated in the horrid affair. A
party of citizens have started out to hunt
for the missing negroes.
Troubles in Arkansas.
Little Rock, A,k., Sept. 11.-Troubles
have occurred in Boone county, which are
creating considerable excitement. A few
days ago, a circuit judge ordered the militia
out with the ostensiblc purpose of protect
ing his court, and kept them during the
term. They are reported TO have COM
mitted depredations and attempted the
assassination of. one or two prominent
Democrats of that county.
The difficulties appear to have grown out
of difference between the judge and sheriff,
both of whom are Republicans. The latter
was deposed by the former, and the coroner
substituted. The sheriff refused to sur
render his office. The Governor has heen
sought to solve the difficulty. The Judge
took the militia with him to hold Marion
Circuit court.
Kentucky Fall Races.
Lexington, KY, September IL. - The
races were well attended to-day, and the
sport was excellent. The time made is con-
sidered slow for this track. 1t is account
ed for by the dust, which in some places
was nearly a foot deep. In the race for 3
year olds, mile heats, best 2 in 3, six start
ed. 1t was won by "Sauce-Box." Time
-l:4la, 1:4ja, 1:6l9.
The second race, mile dash, was won ca
silly by "Billy Williamson" Time-l:45!.
The Boat Race at Saratoga.
Saratoga, Sept. 1.-THE "Ward" crew
won the four-oared race to-day in twenty
four minutes and twenty-four seconds.
They came in two lengths ahead. The
"Tyne" crew Were second, leading tie
"Biglns" and "Taylor Winships" by
half dozen lengths.
Fatal Boiler Explosion.
NeaebnMot, Mass, Sept. 1l.-The boil
er Of Curtis hat factory exploded this NOM
ing, killing six persons. Several others are
wounded and missing.
California Elections.
San Francisco, CAL, September 1.-The
Republicans have elected all three Congress-
men.
From France.
PROGRESS OF THE EVACUATION.
Paris, September 1.-THE evacuation,
by the Germans, of the four departments
contiguous to Paris, will be completed on
the 18th. Negotiations have been COM
menced in relation to the evacuation of the
whole of France.
Versailles, September I'm. Theirs
gave dinner to-day in honor of the Cheva-
lier Nigra, the Italian Minister.
Paris, September ll.-Thiers proposes
that the Assembly take recess from the
18th to lst of November.
1t is now decided that the evacuation shall
commence at Fort Charluton, which will be
the first delivered up to the French by the
German commander.