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Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24

4 petition has been sent by those in teresled. to MeSSrs. Sargent ald Booth asking that the mail route from San Diego 10 Yuma be continued on th, same line now run by herens < Mitch elrs stages. It is supposed that the regular San Francisco mails will soon be carried via Southern Pacific Rail road. The petiuon states that a num- Der of new settlements along the old route to Yuma will be accommodated by keeping upregular mall communi- eaton as heretofore
Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24

1.-the Alta California were at all dIs posed to be just towards Arizona civil and military affIirS, We would respect fully ask its attention 10 Governor SaE ford's absolutely truthful reply 10 Gen eral Kautz's late deliberately prepared misrepresentation of both civil and military affairs in Arizona.
Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24

SAN DIEGO UNION, March 9:-The rush to southeastern Arizona continues. The OriZaba brings down number of to take stage here for the Territory.
Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24
SOUTHERN ARIZONA TO THE
 FRONT.

The Approach Of fhe Southern Pa eIfie RatirOad-The Tucson and GuaymRs RaiirORd-The Denver and Rio Grande RaIlrOad-The Completion of tiIe Overland TeIe- graph tO she EastWard-DaiIy Mail Service-ImIDensel Rich MInes-FInest Grazing Lands in the World.
Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24

NEW GOODS NEW GOODS !!
 Just Received by $ ANIL. H. DRACIINIAN,
 - the best Assorted Stock of General Mer'
 chandise Ever brought to this market. consisting O LADIES and GENTS
 FURNISHING GOODS, PERFUMERIES and
 TOILET ARTICLES, WHISKY, BRANDY and
 NATIVE CALIFORNIA WINES GROCERIES and PROVISIONS, STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS, MENs and BOYS CLOTHING,
 BOOTS and SHOES.
 CROCKERY, SMOKING and CHEWING TOBACCO, GENUINE ALABAMA CIGARS,
 PATENT MEDICINES, LOOKING GLASSES, all sizes, HANGING and SIDE LAMPS, And other articles too numerous to men, ton, all of which will be sold at the  l. Ow st Mark IIat e es
 for Cash. Parties ordering goods from the Country may rely upon getting
 Just What they Order. Any article purchased that does not prove as represented, may be returned tO me by express al my expense. We consider it no trouble to show goods You will ind it greatly to your advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. Store Corner Main and Congress streets.
 <. II. DRACHMAEJ.
Arizona citizen., 1877-03-24
BORN
MA2EsIED.

4--a-lAsA A4 .Bs At Phenix, March l5, lS71, by the Rev. F. " Wiley, J. U. NonIhOn and Miss Josie C. Linville.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
Poultry Keeping 6y Boys.

1t is one Of the most promising indica-
tions of character when boys shows dis
position TO earn something. This desire
to hold something in fee-simple is the very
opposite of trampism. Among boys, the
enjoyment of owning, buying and selling,
Is very keen, and is often grati6ed in the
getting of knives, old watches and trink-
cts, and making exchanges with each 9TH
er. Who does not remember the wonder
ful dicker and trade of his bOyhood? ? 1t
is only the beginning of development, or,
rather, a self-education. This matter
should not be permitted to 20 without
some guidance. Parents and guardians
should take an interest in it, cot eXercis-
ing a meddling interference, but inspiring
confidence, so as to be able to cooperate,
plan and watch thefeSults.
Now comes 4 scheme that is Just right
How can we teach boy business habits
better than by giving him an opportunity
to "run" hennery? The accounts must
be accurately kept; there must De buying
and selling; there must be bantering /;
there ought to be profit. A miniature
business springs up; inasmuch as it is
real, why is it not as good as business
college2 l, may be better; for it may
prevent spending time in the streets, or
away from home, perhaps among question
able companions. A love Of home is
tostered BY the ownership Of flowers, small
fruits and poultry. 4 fondness for the
finest things produced in our climate-tO
cultivate them, if belonging to the yeget-
able kingdom to breed, foster, and pet
them. ii belonging to the animals not
only a source Of keen enjoyment, but In
dicates good traits and a certain elevation
Of character above that which is british
Young people should be deity guided
step BY step, through pleasant paths, and
here and there little job Of earnest work,
made easy by social frohc and recreation,
which come after in their proper place.
With a little encouragement, boys may
become quite familiar with the points of
excellence in high-class poultry, pigeons,
and other pets, and learn the best methods
of breeding and management.
They may learn when and where to
purchase supplies to the best advantage,
and how to sell the surplus products 50
as to give the most profit with the least
expense. A pleasant self-reliance and
good business habits may be growing,
and, at the same time, love for nature,
for refinement and humanity.-The Poul-
try World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
The Old Clock.

q, the ola, old clock OF the household stock,
Was the brightest thing and neafest;
It's hands though old, had 4 touch Oi gold
And its chimes rang still the sweetest.
Twas monitor, too, though It's words were few
Yet they lived, through nations altered:
And its voice, still strong, warned old and young
When the voice OF friendship ALTERED.
Tick, tick 10 said-"Quick, quick 70 bed,
FOR ten I've given warning;
Up, up, and 90, or else, you know,
N0Uu never rise soon in the morning
friendly voice was that old, old, clock
As Il stood In the corner smiling,
And blessed the time with a merry chime,
The Winter hours beguiling;
But cross old voice was that tiresome clock,
As II called Al the dayoIeak boldly,
When the dawn looked gray on the misty way,
Adn the early air blew cOldly;
Tick, tick, B" II said-"Suick out of bed,
For i've I've given Warning:
Nou'n never have health, you'll hever get wealth
Unless you're up in the morning"
stu hourly the clock goes round aud round,
With a tone that ceases never
While tears are shed for bright days ned,
And the old friends lost forever;
It's heart beats on, though hearts are gone
That warmer beat and younger;
It's hands still move, though hands we love
Are clAsped on earth no longerl
Tick, tick, " it said-tO the ehurchySrd bed,
The grave hath given warning;
Up, up, and rise. and look 20 the skies,
And prepare for the heavenly morning"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
Curious Home. for Spiders ,

Doubtless many children have watched
the spiders spinning their gosammer webs
and wondered at their queer homes and
queer manner of getting living. Perhaps
they have thought that all spiders lived in
the same manner, and SO they may be sur
prised TO learn that species in Britain
constructs RATS of leaves and twigs on
which they float over the water, often
leaving them and running nimbly over the
surface to capture insects. From this hab-
it they take the name Of Raft Spiders.
These RATS are only temporary habitations,
but there is another species which lives in
the water, and yet breathes atmospheric
air. The explanation of this is-wheu
the spider has constructed its cocoon
shaped home IA more compact one than
the house spider's), and has attached 1t to
some firm substance, it comes TO the sur
face of the water, and in skilfull man
ner captures a bubble of air; returning,
it discharges this into the opening which
extends downward In this way, the lit
tie houses are filed with air. After the
tiny spiders come out of eggs, which wei e
fastened to the top Of the dwelling they
are fed by their mother until they are
large enough to 60 away and build SINH
lar houses of their own.
OF other spiders, the most interesting
is the Trap-dOor spider, which excavates
a small hole, lines it with its silken web
and closes the aperture with lid; SO in-
geniously is this done, that the most keen
observer could not distinguish it from the
grOund.-GOspel Banner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
When DR.. johnson had complete,

When DR.. Johnson had completed
mis- dictionary, the delay of which had
quite exhausted the patience OF Millar.
the bookseller, the latter acknowledged
the receipt OF the last sheet in the follow
ing terms: ANDREW Millar sends his
compliments to Mr.. Samuel johnson. with
the money for the last sheet OF the copy
of the dictionary, and thanks God ne has
done with him" To this uncourteous
in,imation the doctor replied-"Samuel
Johnson returns his compliments to Mr..
Andrew Milar, and is very glad to find
(as he does by his note) that Andrew
Millar has the grace to thank God tor
ANYTHING"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
SIZE II p.
BY ANDREW B. sAITos.

The weary portals Of the sight we close;
And, In the bark Of Somnus, sails unfurled
In SNOWY wreaths Of cloud, our souls are hurled
Al mercy OF each dtful breeze thst blows.
Then from the depths that prescience never
knows,
We through a varied food Of dreams are
whlrled,
And wake TO find the life. stream that has curled
For ages round our planet changeless lows.
And so when drowsy death shall seal our eyes,
And from lamentng friends we pass away
II NAV be that, awaking, We shall rise
Refreshed and strengthened for longer suy,
Aud find the same old earth, the same blue skles
TnaI we but lost in slumber yesterday.
NA%-- W" " SrrlhH,r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11

A woman named Marie Celvet was
lately sentenced to twenty years hard
labor for the murder of her sister Julie
in Paris. While the trial was going on
she constantly wore a long Grape veil.
"why do you wear this veil ?" asked one
of the officials. To which she gently re-
piled. 81 am in mourning Tor my poor
sister!" This matches the French parri-
eide who, on being asked what be had to
say after his condemnation for killing his
father and mother, entreated the Court to
"have mercy on poor orphan"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11

An attorney having died exceedingly
poor, shilling subscription was set
sioOt TO pay the expense OF bis funeral.
Most of the attorneys aud oarristers hsv'
ing subscribed, one OF them applied TO
Toier, afterwards Lord Chief Justice
NorburS. expressing 8 hope that he
would ai>O subscribe a shilling. ''Only
s shilling :" said TOler. "only shilling
u bury au attorney Here is guinea,
go and bury twenty -oRe of them.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
NUMBER 4s.


tell the truth. the whole truth and nothing
but the truth. and God would help me-"
81 think. your Honor" said the lawyer
for the defence triumphsntly. "that there
is no longer any question as to tho eligi-
biity Of the witness, and that she may be
now permitted to give her testimony"
The judge bowed gravely, and the pros
eculing attorney took bis seat.
"And now. my little girl, )" said the 9TH
ther lawyer kindly, Twill yon state brit fly.
but as clearly as you can. the events OF
the day, from the time the twelve O'Clock
whistle sounded until Gus Antoine left
you'll
I'VE were all eating when the twelve
o'clock whistle sounded" said Hope tim
idly. Father beckoned TO me, and we
left the others there and went around 10
the old cottonwood tree on the other side
OF the house He bad meant to fix
swing for the children, but he had been
so busy about lection that he could not
do il before, and he wanted me to help
him. We finished II while they were eat
ing, and then called them out and sur-
prised them all. heard the noise the
pistol made. Father was up in the tree.
He said: There, some OF those boys are
firing at mark. / must put stop 10
that. It's dangerous
This was all Of Hopes testimony, but
the most rigid cross examination did not
impeach il. No other witness was called.
The judges address to the jury was brief.
As they retired for consultation, Gus An
TONNE elbowed his way through the surg
ing crowd, brandishing the confession in
his hand. lie made his way to the Judge
and handed it to him. lie glanced it
over, then rose and read II aloud. A
cheer rang through the room. but the
judge, with lifted hand. commanded sill
ence. This paper" said he. "comes too
late to be used. The jury have retired,
and We must await their verdict. II not
in accordance with the present disclosure
the prisoner can petition for new trial"
Their absence was brief, and upon their
return bresthless silence reigned in the
room and the words. mot guilty. were
heard in the remotest part OF the house.
The cheering was now something over
whelmiDg and not TO be repressed. No
body heard the judges adjournment,
though all acted upon it.
Squire May had been acquitted simply
upon the evidence Of his little daughter
but Gus Antonie's confirmation OF the
verdict had tremendous effect. And
while one enthusiastic youth was passing
around his hat, "to buy that leete gal
present-an lniun pony or something" "
all the women and girls in the room
formed in file, and, marching around
Gus, kissed him heartily, much TO bis dis
gust Mrs Antoine remained only to
kiss Hope under the folds Of her Grape
veil.
A few weeks later the widow Antoine
and her family lett for the South. Be-
fore they went Gus found opportunity to
see Hope alone.
Il shall come back again for you when
am man." he said. II have brought
you that piece OF embroidery, but l want
you to give me q little piece OF it: will
keep it always"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
A Petition TO Time.
az b. W. PROCTOR.

Touch Us gently, Time
Let US glide Edown thy stream
Gently-as We sometimes glide
Through quiet dream.
Humble vogagers are we.
Husband, wife, and children three
zone IL lOst-an angel fed
To the azure overhead).
Touch US gently, Time
We've not proud or soar ng wings.
Our ambition, our content,
Lies in simple things
Humble voyages are We,
Ger Lies dim unclOuded sea,
Seeking only somo calm CLINE;
Touch Us gently, gently Time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11

"And did you never hear OF him
again ?" | asked of Mrs. Rutherford.
Yes. The family went to Virginia.
That State had been Mrs. Antonie's home.
Gus joined the Confederate army under
Slonewall Jackson; and shortly after the
close OF the war l received letter from
his mother saying that he had been killed
at the battle of Antietam. / had been
married for several years then, but |
believe / cried heartily when l read it.
[ wore the embroidery with the Alercon
stitch at my wedding. As We turned to
come down the aisle, after the ceremony.
the sea of heads reminded me OF the
scene in the courtroom long ago; and
seemed to see my first love hurrYing
forward triumphant, the confession that
completed the vindication OF my father
in his hand. d.n-Liszie W. Champney, ~
GALAXY for Oct.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-12-11
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Terms made with Local Ad
continued any
lime also, for those occu
e.
sUBsCRIBERS
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sUBsCRIBEEs
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EditOr and Proprietor.

can tel, by examining the colOred slip attached
70 their papers, toe amount due, and hose wish
ing - avail themselves OF the advanced payments.
can send us BY mail or hand 20 the nearest agent.
sept l. -" on the alp, means the psper IS paid
for 10 that date. A single Q, or on the slp in
dicates that the subscription Is paid 20 January
1875, 1871 or Is7S Es the case mty Be.
When mOnev is sent. care shOul ID be taken TO
examine the slip, and u the money il not credited
within four weeks We should be AppTisec OF Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

BERLIN, August 2. Two Turkish monitors
service.
Sailors have arrived from ST. Petersburg, and
aota.
NE Id', 0 YORK, August ?. Bucharest kilograms
say 100000 troops we're engaged on each side in
the great battle at Plevna. Tho Russians were
routed and disorgsnized, and poured across Sisto-
va bridge, retreating into Roumania.
LONDON, August 2. A despatch from Giurge-
70 says The Gar is anxious for peace, and is try
ing 10 have Ignatief sent to Constsntinople TO
make terms, without outside interference.
He will demand the independence of the Chris
tan States, defended by the Balkans, the cession
Of one half the Turkish fleet in the Black Sea
that Batoum shall be a Russian port, and that all
the Danuban forts shall destroyed.
A despatch says Austria has Informed Roumanie
tuat her action IN crossing the Danube relieves
the guaranteeing powers of all responsibility, and
sue must now take the consequences Of her own
acts,
=, This communication greatly discouraged the
honmanians and their minister of war has gone
10 Vienna TO see the Emperor on the subject.
Germany Is using Tremendous exertions to keep
Austria quiet.
If to-nght's news should prove true as to the
character of the Russian defeat, very serious
trouble may be expected at st. Petersburg, where
the orders Tor leyes Of troops are now causing
panic.
A kustendje dispatch says the Turkish iron
clads created great pane there Monday, by
Smelling the place despite the Russian batteries.
correspondent at Vienna telegraphs it is now
certain the Roumanian regular army Of 5000 is
about to cross the Danube, partly at Grid, below
Wlddin, and partly opposite Rahova bridge.
Sixty thousand revulars remain in Roumanis
Nearly the whole of the fourth corps has crossed
the Danube to reinforce the army of Bull gara
Another corps will shortly follow, and until these
relniorcenents arrive no important Russian &C.
ton is probable except at Plevna where the Turks
bar the way to all further progress toward the
Ralkana.
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VI EXICO.


SAN ANTONIO, August 2. Valdez denies that
he surrendered to Naranjo. He is on this side of
the river with small force. The civil authorities
are about taking measuees to arrest him for vio-
ating the neutrality laws.
On the 2Sth ult., Lieutenant Bulls started from
Fort Clark in pursuit of fresh band of raiders,
who have stolen every hoof of stock on Piedrss
Fintas creek. He has a hundred men.
General Naranjo reports that Lipans band has
decamped in consequences of Mexican troops be-
ng sent against them. Naranjo has eight humid
red men, sufficient to attend to Valdez and the
other raiders besides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
SAJD.
Engine Squirt.

SAoo, August 2. Fully fifteen hundred people
witnessed the match between the Excelsior hand
engine Of Auburn, and the Triumph hand engine
of Berwick, which took place on Dyer street this
afternoon. The Triumph played horizontal
stream 2lS feet and inches, and the Excelsior
played 2lO feet and inches. There was consid.
erabe excitement, and the yictols were loudly
checred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
OHIO.
Attempt TO wreck a Train.

COLUMBUS, August 2. An attempt was made
to ditch the Pan Handle Express from the east.
due here at 200 this morning, near Granville
OHIO some ties and an iron rail being fastened to
the track. The pilot of the engine threw most OF
the distractions to one side. One of the ties
struck truck throwing ii from the track, but no
serious damage resulted. The attempt is be lieved
to be the work of tramps bent plunder
The soldiers are still qusrtered IN the Union
depot here. 4 is quiet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

At Ogallala, Nebra ska, yesterday, William
Campbell was killed and five men wounded in
shooting atiray.
Hsvana letter reports that the town OF Gibara
ia Cuba was raided by 1900 insurgent cavalry,
who carried off three hundred prisoners,
The convention at Atlanta, decided to cleo
Judges of the supreme and superior courts by
joints ballot in the legislature. The election oc-
ours in 1880.
CHICAGO, August 2. The liabilities of J. s, &
W c. Mead foot up about $500, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
Chicago Produce Market.

chicago, August ?, ls77.
FLOUR-Extra spring s6 75as 80.
WHEAT-No. spring, III AO0u sash PA
a.; July l6G August ia No. 5. ss-a-;
40 90; rejected 30 A..
CORN-No. mixed, i9h cash AN: Aug. 4ss
Sept, IA
OATS 2sh.c: sash. 1880 july SO4 August.
RlE-NO. :, 55-e.
BARLEi-No.2 spring, -a70c.
PORK = Cash, IL l0-al3 221t, July, Is 49,
August, ID III.
LARD Cash $40 cash; slO--as Is :. July;
August rs -a9.42h.
BULK MEArS-Shoulders, 81. a9l.c; short rib
sides, la &C; short clear rib, y. G.
WHISKEY-Western, o..
tREIGHrS-Corn to Buffalo. Sc; wheat do,
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Notes from the Camp Ground.

Your correspondent made a dying trip to this
place to day All is hustle and hurry. Cottsgers
are arriving by every train-twelve arrived from
Skowhegan yesterday, to stop through the month
There are many strangers here, and all seem
happy.
Mr. Moody will be here this week and will be
ready to board those who wish. From hat eau
learn. he will conduct the boarding house in
creditable manner. and fully sustain the former
reputation Of the house.
Workmen will commence on a cottage for the
presiding elder, tomorrow. The Iallowell So
ciety have been making Improvements on then
buildings used for cooking purposes.
Mr. Read will be at trains to rece i've baggage
and take it right to the cottages desired.
AnrnSt .
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Personal,

PERSONAL.
Ex-Governor Perham was in the city yesterday
on his way to the temperance campmeeting, which
W i'll be held on the campmeetiog ground. at New
port to-day.
Mr.. c. Ii. Clarke, of Bangor, a graduate Of
Bowdoin College, class of &c, will leave that city
soon for Berlin, Prussia, where he is TO attend
ectures at the German University.
DR.. Z. Wells has iesgned the office Of postmase
of Freeport, and James H. Banks has been SD
pointed his successor, entering on the duties OF
the office July lst. Mr.. Banks lost an ar m 10 the
service Of his country in the late war of the rebel
lion, and has been favortby known as assistan,
messenger and messenger of the Senate for the
past ten years. DIR. Wells held the office of post
master about twenty years.
Rev. DIR. Burgess Of Springeld, Mass, is a
York, Maine.
Mrs. Hannah Tucker of Paris, died the Oath
inst, aged q years and months. She was one
of the oldest people in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03
AUSTRIA GIVES ROUMANIA
THE COLD SHOULDER.
An Engagement Of 100000 on
Each Side.

CoSsTANTINoPLE, August .. On Wednesday
evening, Layard, the British representative had
advices confirming the Turkish victories at Plev-
ma. The Russian right wing numbering 10000,
were all engaged.
The porte has the following official
"Ihe Russians, Tuesday, attacked Raouf Pasha
at Eski Ssghrs. After seven hours fighting, Ra
ouf Pasha retreated upon Ksrabunnar, but SuIie-
man Pasha coming up repulsed the enemy
and recaptured Eski Saghra, capturing sew
eral guns, and infictng considerable loss on the
Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

The annual Convention of the Woman's Chris.
tan Temperance Union of Maine. will be held on
the grounds OF the kennebec Valley Campmeeling
Assoc iation at
RICHMOND, THURSDAY, AUG. 23l.
fall Attendance of members of local Unions
and all ladies interested in the work of the state Cu
ion are cordially invited to be present. Important
matters of business will be brought before the
Convention
Mrs. ". q. SARGENT, Freriden'.
= IS Mariana Gaines, Cor. Sec. W. c. I. u. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-03

Like the Augusta agency, the Portland Pension
Agency has been consolidated with that at Con-
cord, N. II. From May l6, 1872. to June 80, 1877
covering Gen. George L. Beal's administration,
1904 checks were drawn. The amount dis
tributed during that period was $2,454 Sl06l.
On the Both of June, 1877, the sum Of 5000 80
was deposited to the credit of the United States.
During General Beal's administration. a term of
five years. the affairs of the agency have been
conducted in q very able manner.