The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24
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MAINE.

SaRadahOc Republican Convention.
BATH. Aug 23-The Republican county
convention met here to-day. George Barrows
of Topsham presided. The following ticket
was nominated
Senator-William Rogers, Bath.
Commissioner-Fred j. Parks, phipsburg
Register of Deeds-William e. Hogan, Bath.
Treasurer-William b. Taylor, Bath.
No resolutions were passed. The convention
was harmonious.
Washington Dem ocratic Con vention.
MAcHIAs, Aug. 23-The Democratic county
convention met here to-day, and chose the
following ticket:
Senators-Samuel D. Leavtt, PASSPORT;
Henry 81. Bowles, Cherryfield.
Clerk of Courts-Edgar Whidden, Calais.
Register of Deeds-Prescott Lawrence, Ma
chias.
Treasurer-Rufus T. Cram, Machias
Commissioner-Claudiu NJ. Huff, Alexan-
der.
The resolutions endorsed the state platform
and MIR. Williams for Governor
Fatal Accident.
SKowHEeAN, Aug. pa young son of
Moses Townsend of Scion was run over and
instantly killed by loaded team this after
noon.
ncxubeO.
AUGUSTA, Aug. % The Governor and
Council adjourned to-day to the I'd of October.
They refused to pardon Rnfus H. Day of
ALFRED, in state prison for adultery.
State Muster.
The heat was almost unbearable at the state
muster to-day, SO that fears were entertained
that tho men would suffer from sunstroke. The
drills and inspection of the cadet companies in
the forenoon were very satisfactory. The
cadets are reckoned among the best drilled
companies on the ground. The largest crowd
yet was in attendance at the grand review by
Gen. Chamberlain in the afternoon. Among
the distinguished personages present was
Senator Blaine. The soldiers appeared at fine
advantage. and the review was conducted with
soldierly skill by Gen. Chamberlain. The
reception at Division headquarters was
brilliant affair. The grove in which the tents
are situated were decorated with flags and
lighted by Chinese lanterns. Chambers superb
band furnished music and dancing on the
green was kept up until midnight. Tomorrow
the troops will be reviewed by the Governor
RegimenfaI Reunion.
The Nineteenth Maine Regiment held mos
successful reunion in this city to-day, some
seventy-hye members being present The
afternoon was devoted to the interchange of
friendly greetings, bringing out the old war
experiences of the regiment In the evening a
banquet was had at the Coney House, at which
Gov. Conner presided. Toasts were offered
and eloquent responses made.
The Cherryfield Murderer.
MAcMAs, Aug. 23.-Thel examination of
Anderson, charged with the murder of Lindsey
near Cherryfield occupied two days. He was
;, held to answer before the grand jury at the
October term at Machias.
Lewiston Races.
LEWISTON, Aug. 23.-The races closed to day.
The first purse for $50 horses was won by
Lady Humphrey Best time, 2.34 Matilda
second, Belle Knox third Second purse, free
to all, was taken by Joe Ripley entered by
O. E. Mosher of Lawrence, Mass, in three
straight heats. Best time, 2.26. Second and
third money was divided. between Aver and
Queechy Maid.
Joaquin Miller's play, "The Danites,'' was
presented at the opening of the new broadway
theatre Wednesday NIGHT The morning papers