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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-16
PENNSYLVANIA.
Republican State Convention at Harris
burg.
I he Nominations.

HARRISBURG, May Is. The republican State
convention chose J. W. Puryiapce temporary
chairman, aud committee were appointed on or.
gaDizatioD, platform, sc.
The national politics will be let alone at the
convention Ex senator Simon Cameron in re-
spouse to sereDade last evening. said the repub.
iican party was big enough and strong enoug b to
outlive any wounds II might receive from Presi-
dent Hayes or men like him. The sentiment was
| received with loud cheers.
AT l.3O the committee on resolutions made its
appearance, after which the convention was call
ed 10 order.
The committee on contested ats made a report
which was adopted.
Mr.. Reeder, chairman of the committee n per-
manent organ cation, reported list Of permane ut
officers of the convention, at the head of VIII ch
was the name of Mayor Stokey of PHILADELPHIA.
Lucus Rogers of Mexican county, was nomi.
mated as secretary, with fifty vice presidents, and
as many assistant secre taries.
The report was unanimously adopted.
Mayor Stokely was conducted to the platform
amid great enthusiasm. lie thanked the conyen-
ton for the honor conferred, and urged such con-
duct on the part Of the conventio as will in.ure
one OF Pennsylvania old fashioned msiorities
Mr.. Cessna chairman of the committee on res
olutions, submitted the platform stating that the
committee adopted it unanimously.
lhe resolutions were adopted unanimously.
Hon. Henry w. Palmer Of Luzerne nomiu ated
for governor General Henry NJ. Hoyt.
The names of j. F. Wickershsm, Henry Rawle
Galusha A. Cav and General James X. Beaver
were placed on nomination.
General lloyt was nominated on the first ballot.
the vote standing Iisyt l6l, Cav AZ, Beaver II,
Wickershsm 90, morrill, |.
Mr.. Rawles' lame WAS Withdrawn.
The nomination was made unanimous amid
loud applause.
Hon. James p. Sterrett and Hon. Daniel Ag-
new were nominated for supreme judge. The
vote stood as follows
Sterret l54
Agnew 80
Charles w. Stone and j. Harvard Jacobs were
nominated for lieutenant Cover nor, and the vote
resulted
Stone 1872
Jacobs 40
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A heavy frost prevailed throughout this region
on Tuesday evening. and ice formed thicker than
window glass. in exposed localities. The surface of
the earth froze to the depth of nearly inch 1t is
feared that the buds and blossoms of pear and plum
trees are ruined the apple blossoms were proba.
bly, not sufficiently advanced to be ser iously dam
aged. In the early morning the frost lay white
upon the fields and fences. and grass was frozen
stiff. The careful housewife, who left her plants
out of doors, while the interior Of the house was
passing through the revolutionary period OF
house. cleaning, will now have q less number OF
plants to care for.
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NEW YORK..
The Russians.
Jacots

The Russians.
NEW YORK, May Is. Captains Grippenberg
and Semetschkin and half dozen other Russian
officers are 10 town, but have got through talking,
evidently. with newspaper men.
Legislative.
Both branches of the New York legislature ad
Journed to-day The members OF the assembly
presented Speaker Hustled with a costly chair and
ivory gsvel.
Election.
At the annual meeting of the Associated Press
OF the State of New York. held to-day, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-J. &. Cuyler of the Albany Express
Secretary and Tieasurer-H. o. Tucker Of the
Troy Times.
Executive Committee-Wm. Purcell of the
Rochester Union and Advertiser, Carroll Z. Smith
OF the Syracuse Journal. &. w. McCune of the
Buffalo Courier, {. q. FsiImsn of the Elmra Ad-
vertlser, and 5. NJ. d. North Of the Utica Herald
Personal.
Daniel O'Leary the victor in the great interna-
tional pedestrian tournament, arrived in this city
Yesterday.
Murderer Identified.
Jack Smith, an Indian, has been identified rs
the murderer of Thomas Allen at Berthe Ontario,
April 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-16

The intelligence Of the sudden death Of Freder-
lex J. Litte6eld, Of Bridgton. Clerk of Courts of
Cumberland county, has been received with pain.
Though he has been sick for about ten days, not
even those who were hest informed in regard to
his condition suspected that his illness was dan
gerous. He was attacked with rheumatism in one
knee which developed into an affection Of the vi
tai organs. Judge Symonds has appointed Depu-
ty Clerk bennett, Clerk OF the Courts, until the
appointment of Mr. Littlefeld's successor by the
Governor and Council. Mr.. d. w Fessenden, a
former incumbent, will be a candidate for the
place.
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Rockport LIENS.

The premises of A. J. Barrows were searched
Monday by Sheriff Shepherd, and small qusnt-
ty of rum was found aud seized. Barrows was
pleaded guilty to three chsrges-search and seiz-
ure, common seller and keeping tipping shop.
The fine aud costs were paid in the first charge !;
the others being beyond the jurisdiction Of the
cont, he was bound over to appear at the Sept.
term of the Supreme Court at Rock
Sheriff Low is making a thorough investiga-
ton of the burning of the Rockport House. A
jury will he appointed, and il is hoped that the
villain will be detected aud receive an adequate
punishment.
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school Meeting.

The third and last adjourned school meeting
was held in the high school room, yesterday az
ternoon, at 2 o'clock.
The chairman, DR.. Brckett, called to order
and the records were read by the clerk, j. F..
Pierce.
IA. Holman, ESQ, presented the matter of cut
ting down the expenditures. There was some
doubt about the action of the last meeting in re-
gard to instructing the directors, and the only
remedy seemed to be to fix a minimum sum for
the directors to expend. He moved that the vote
of the first meeting, appropriating $1,000, be re-
scinded.
This wa, ruled out of order by the chairman,
but his ruling was not sustained. The house was
then polled, and Mr.. Homan's motion to rescnd
the vote raising $1,000, was passed by vote of 81
to 60.
Charles Hewins, Esq, moved that the sum Of
$500 be raised aud followed his motion with a
forclble and pointed speech
Mr.. Holman presented the following a, q Sub
stitute
hundred dollars be raised by the village district
for school purposes for the years 1873 9. said sum
being in addition to the amount ady voted for
the payment Of the accruing debt and interest
ana also IN suuition 10 Tue ESTIMATED amount TO
be received from the city of Augusta and from
uncollected taxes, etc.
Mr.. Holman proceeded to show from schedule
how the sum he named would be sufficient for the
purpose. His proposition contemplated cutting
down the salaries of all the teachers, from the
high school to the primary school, the discharge
of one of the assistants in the high school, dis.
pensng with instruction in music, etc.
The amendment of Mr.. Romans was defeated
by . vote of II to SO.
Judge Libbey said he did not believe any one
present was in favor OF Gripping the schools, or
voting so suall sum Is to impair their useful
ness. Therefore (Mr. Hewins having withdrawn
his motion), he moved that the sum of $4,000 be
raised That motion was carried and the meeting
adjourned without day.
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Nallomrll local Nrms.

The mid term examinations in Hsllowel Clas-
steal Academy will occur as follows:
Thursday, P. NJ. May l6-l.30, Nat. Phoso-
ply. Cesar Elocutiop, Algebra. 800, French
Senior Algebra, Greek Reader Physiology, Geog-
ranhv.
FRIDAY. A. NJ, MAY l7-9Oo Geology, Creek
Anabasi'. Eng. Grammar. l040-Senior Greek,
Roman History, Geometry. p. NJ, l30-Virgil,
Buffers Analogy, Botany. Latin Reader. 300
Senior Latin, French, Algebra. German, Book.
keeping. Patrons and friends are invited.
Mr.. Otis commenced distributing ice about the
city on Wednesday last. to his numerous custom
who may by and by appreciate his endesvors
to keep this community in a comfortably frigid
ply steal condition.
Mr.. F. j. Dav informs us that ont of the five
companies in service from Hsllowell in the war of
1872, there are but three living pensioners remain
ing at the present time Messrs. Benz Hodges
Timothy Mooers and Aaron Davis. There are
ether pensioners living here hut they were connect
ed with companies outside of lIsllowell
We inadvertently omitted to speak of the lee
ture on Turkey by Rev. Mr.. Park of Gardiner
at the Classical School Hall on Friday evening
last. All who were present manifested much in
terest in the subject which was treated in man
ner of peculiar and original attractiveness. Mr..
Park is an acute observer OF linen and things"
and never fails of presenting his sketches of trav-
ell and personal observation in a perspcuous and
interesting style of combination and e. preston.
j. Frost Esq was detected at an early hour on
Wednesday morning, committing depredations
generally on gardens in this city; willfully and
maliciously destroying potatoes, corn, tomatoes,
cucumhers, &c, &c, without apparent provoca-
ton. or profit to himself others, He was ar.
rested at about sunrise by constable Day, and re-
ceived summary punishment his crimes de-
served He will not be likely to attempt another
raid for the present at least.
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w WASHINGTON.
Committee Doings.

WASHINGTON, May Is. The house committee
on expenditures 10 the department of state to-day
agreed to report to the house with the request
that 1t be referred to the committee on judiciary
resolutions sustaining charges against the consul
| Al clerk to Shanghai (Bradiord.)
he mouse committee on appropT atoms to- day
decided to recommend non-concurrence in all the
senate amendments on Indian and pension appro-
prlatlon bills. This bill there fore will shortly be
referred to committee Of conference.
Treasury Department..
The committee appointed in the meeting called
by the secretary of the treasury to take suitable
action concerning the death of Prof. Henry, met
to day. and reported resolutions pressive of the
loss sustained by American science in the death
of the eminent SCIENTIST, aud resolving that the
heads OF bureaus aud easury attend the funeral
in body.
Nominations Confirmed.
The senate to, day conir ned the following nom
nations
William II. Hunt of New Orleans, Judge of the
Court OF Claims, in place of Judge Peck, re-
signed.
Milton l.. williamson, United States Marshal of
the western district of Tennessee.
Mass
Edwin Rogers, postmaster at North Adams,
Mass
Pay Director George F. Cutter, to be Chief of
the buresu of provisions and clothing, and pay
master general 10 the navy.
Republican Caucus.
The republican caucus at the close of the House
session to-day Passed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the resolution now pending in
the House is an attempt IN form unjuslfsble and
illegal to reopen the queatlon of the President is
title; question solemnly settled by the action of
the 4ith Congress, which alone had jurisdictions
and is therefore revolutionary and destructive of
the good order, business, prosperity and pesce of
the county
Resolved, That the effort of the democratic ma
jority to force upon the House, without opportun-
ity for amendment or debate, measures Of such Q
revolutionary character, which had not been rec
commended OF considered by any ofits committees,
but had been devised by individual or paty ends,
should be resisted by all means which are author
lied by the rules OF the House.
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BIDDEFORD.
Greenbackers.

BIDDEPoRD, May Is. The prominent Green
hackers of York Co. met here to-day to discuss
political prospects and make arrangements for
prosecuting the campaign. There was considera-
BILE enlhusa, IN exhibited. Among the new con-
verts present and taking active interest were Hon.
Geo. Hobbs Of Wells, formerly anti Hayes repub-
lean, and +. c. Moody late member of the dem
ocratc county committee. The greenbackers are
col fident of electing successor to Congressman
Reed,
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CANADA.
Crops.

TORONTO, May Is. The Globe publishes crop
reports ftom all over Ontario and . portion OF
Quebec The principal feature is the extraord-
nary rapidity of growth at this early date. The
recent heavy rains have done good deal of dam.
age in lying districts, aud in some places the
frost OF the last few nights has blghted previous
ly fair prospects. Fruit trees and gardens have
sui, red mole than grain. The hay crop is past
all danger from drought. In some localities there
IS danger OF the grain becoming 30 rank that in
jury will result from that source.
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THE FENIANS.
The Military Authorities Posted in Re.
gard 10 their Movements.

OTTAWA, May 10. No dispatches of import
ance have been received from the frontier scouts
to-day. Another battery has been organized at
Prescott, and guns for their use will be removed
from the knight battery. The major general 10
fully posted concerning the movements Of the
marauders, and the probabilities of England be-
coming involved in war with Russia, are the
topics Of general conversation.
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Disasters TO Maine Vessels.

The schooner Hiram Tucker. Knowton from
Dennysvlle, arrived at Whey ard Haven, the llth
with loss OF anchor and twelve fathoms of chain
The schooner Julia Baker, Oliver, from Bath
for Philadelphia, put into Newport, the 18th inst
for repairs, having sprunk sleak the 10th. of
Sandy Hook.
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THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
The Movements of the lad ian Troops to
be Discussed.

LONDON, May 10. The movement of the In
dian troops to Malta will be discussed in the
house of lords, also Monday, when Baron
Selborne will call attention to the question wheth-
er such movement previous to notifying parlia-
ment IS constitutional. The opposition. however,
will not move any resolution on the subject in the
house of lords, and Lord Hartngton's resolution
IN the commons is declared by him not to be in
tended TO raise the question Of the policy of US
ing The Indian forces but merely the legal issue.
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SOUTH HER WICK.
Fire..

SALMON FALLS, May 10. About half past sew
en- this morning, fire broke out in the picker at
tached to the Portsmouth Mapufs curing Co..
cotton mill in South Berwick, which created
general stampede among operatives. BY the
prompt efforts OF the fire departments of South
Berwick and Salmon Falls, and with the fire ap.
psratus of the mill the fire was confined to the
picker. which was totally des:r Dyed. Loss $780,
600. Insured.
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RHODE ISLAND.
Contracts.

PROVIDENCE, May Is. The Journal is author.
sec to say that the Providence Tool Company ha.
started up simply to complete the original Turkish
contract, Of which about l0O, 900 rifles still &c
be made. Negotiations have been going on be
tween this company and differe1; governments in
regard to the manufacture Of arms, but nothing
has been reached.
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winthrop Locals.

On Wednesday evening the Sth inst Luthur
Benson of Indiana, spoke to the citizens Of Win
;hrop on temperance admission fee, fifteen cents.
The house was sparsey filed. Doubtless if some
second class temperance fraud who acts the hyp-
ocrite BY violating his pledge and protesting his
adherence had spoken, and collection had been
taken up. the good people would have given in
abundance of their loose silver. The lecture was
the best ever given in Winthrop on the subject of
temperance No reputation for truth aud varaci-
ty is endangered by the last remark. To our un-
cultivated minds il seemed as though he was the
best lecturer we had ever heard on the subject,
although many of our citizens have heard Cough
and other first class temperance lecturers. Que
man said Benson frightened him with hi. horrible
pictures so that be bad not dared to drink since
the lecture. Mr.. Bensons lecture was full
of wit. scathing csrcasm, FIJI shtful experiences
and solemn warnings against INDUCING in the in
toXicsting cup. lie contended that in very many
cases was an appetite either formed or inherited,
which it was almost impossible to resist SO
strong is his appetite that be cannot trust or re-
strain himself, but keeps person with him to
look after him. lie is honest and says be has vi
olated his pledge eight times since he quit four
years ago. and is liable TO violate it again; but
hopes and prays that he may govern himself. He
believes III strong prohibtOry law. which is
good testimony to the efficiency of our present
Maine.aw.
On Thursday evening, the 9th inst, the popu-
lar play, Uncle Toms Cabin" was acted at Win.
throp Town Hall, by Charles Wilkinson's troupe.
fhe hall was crowded, its occupants consisting of
the best people in town. The drama was first
class. The acting especially of Chss. Wilkinson
("Gumpton Cute') and "rop-y" by Lille VIII
kinson, and little Eva" When the new hall
now being built by our enteiprsing citizen, H.
NJ. Packard, is completed, we hope to have first
class drama. in abundance, concerts, and good
lectures on literature well patronzed.
The Winthrop Cornet Band is under good
practice aud plays in the streets in places where
they do sot especially disturb the public. Last
Saturday evening they played at the depot. and
the music was pronounced very fine. The mem
bers are fine musicians, and the hand SURPRISES all
country bands, and equals many of the city bands.
The members are all gentlemauly in their deport-
ment and temperate in their habits.
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MlSSOURi.
Robbery.

ST. Louis. May Is. The report is that w. NJ
Fisher was robbed at hotel in St. Louis OF $40,
600 worth of jewellery, and that is of the firm OF
Fisher & CO., of New York. The Post says thi.
is a mistake, as Fisher is of Providence, and has
had only an Office there. The report states tina,
he had $4,000 worth of jewels. which he had dis
played in loom in the Planters Hotel, and had
sold 5000 worth and while absent delivering hi:
sales, his room was robbed of nearly all the re-
naming jewels. The police are unable to find
any clue TO the thieves.
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FRVFBURG.


FRYEBuRG, May 10. Fred c. Stevens of Frye
burg Centre, lost his pocket peck containing be-
tween four hundred and five hundred dollars. on
road to this place to-day. The wallet was subse-
quently found with the entire contents riied No
clue to the thief
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Daily Ksnnehfr Journal.
BANGOR.
Russian Visitors.

BANGOR, NAV Is. Three Russian officers ar
rived last night and spent the day about the city.
They were shown about by His Honor, Mayor
Himlin. Tomorrow they will dine with the
the Mayor and be driven over the city. Friday
morning they will take the train for To- tland,
where on invitation they will attend the G. A. r.
Campfire, returning 10 The Cmbria at Southw west
IIatbor BY steamer Lewiston.
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NOVA SCOTIA.
arIue Disasters.

HALIFAX, May Is. The American schooner F.
C. Holden. loading at Windsor, has been driven
aground and lies in dangerous position.
The bsrque Magnois, Of South Shields. Capt
John Warden, from Lisbon for Quebec, is ballast
stranded ct Msgpilleu Islands. She will be to-
tai loss. The crew are saved.
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FOREIGN.


New YORK, May Is. A cable special says Bis
marck instructed the state council to consider
measures to guard against future attempts on the
life Of the emperor.
The Shah.
TIFLIs. May Is. The Shah Of Persia arrived
here to day.
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N EDFORD.
Fire.

BANGOR, May Is. The farm buildings owned
by Joseph Emery, at Medford, were consumed by
fire Tuesday. calf and hay was also burned.
The fire caught on the barn by sparks from the
house. Insured for 1920.
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The Eastern Question.
THE EMPEROR NOT WILLING TO
CONCEDE TO ENGLISH DE-
MANDS.

SCHOuVALOFF WILL CONTINUE
EFFORTS FOR PEACE.
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BASE BALL.

At Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcesters 3,
Chelseas 0.
AT Rochester, Rochesters 5, Cr.ckcts 6.
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LOUISIANA.
Investigations.

LAKE CHARLES, May Is. The log seizures in
vesigalion closed here yesterday evening. The
commission announced at the beginning that it
would wind up the investigation in New Orleans
by taking there only record evidence. 1t is ex-
pected that such evidence will be offered by the
defence. The commission sat here nineteen days
examining thirty four witnesses for the prosecu-
ton and six for the defence, whose testimony COW
ers nearly one thousand pages in writing. The
commission ruled in favor of full investigation.
A previously unsold logs bought at marshal
sale. last September by Carter for the Mt
were sold by special agent Adams, % 1893 logs be-
ing sold iol S6,63l, except about 1000 logs on the
Calcaseu side of the Sabine river, which Adams
goes there ro-dsy to sell. All government officials
connected With the log seizures are discharged.
The United States troops remain here tor the
present.
To be Hung.
New ORLEANS, May Is. The governor ye.ter
day signed the death warrant If Jesse Walker,
convicted Of numbering Violet Simmons, color
ed woman in Union Parish, January l9h. The
execution will take place in Farmerville. May
Path.
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PORTLAND.
erdict,

PORTLAND, May Is. In the United States cir
cult court to-day, the case Harvey vs.. Grand
Trunk Railroad, for the refusal to transport rail
road poles and ties to Athabasca, the jury render.
ed a verdict for Harvey of 81 600.
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Condensed TELEGRAMs.

Orders have heeu given to stop lnsking any
more ornamental work on the steamer Califos mia,
now being finished At Philadelphia. The craft
will soon be launched - . Russian cruiser.
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POVERTY AND SUFFERING.

81 was dragged down with debt. poverty and
suffering for years, caused BY sick family aud
large bills for docterug. which did them good.
WAS completely discouraged, until one year ago,
by the advice of my pastor, procured Hop Bit
tiers and commenced their use, and in one month
we were all well, and none of us have been sick a
day since, and want to say to all poor men. you
can keep your families we'll year with Hop Bit
tiers for less thaH one doctors visit will COST
know it. A WoRKINGMAN.
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Up to April 10th, the number of death benefits
paid by the Knights of Honor in this country,
were two hundred and thirty three, amount
ing to S462. 093 65. Thus nearly half million
dollars have been paid to the widows and orphans
of deceased members, at an expense to each mem
Der of under forty five years of age. of only thir-
ty-four assessments of one dollar Capital Lodge,
in this city, has among its members some of our
heat cifizena
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BUCksPORT.
Marine Notes.

BuCKsPoRT, May Is. The barque Penobscot,
at this place, is fully rugged except sails and they
are ready FL use, bat up to this date she is not
chartered.