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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18

Chew Jackson best sweet navy tobacco 1y
Lowest prices for pianos organs and music
ftruuaIguiI Hall
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RIFLE sHOOTING.

Fifty now Peyel pianos at Grunewald Hall
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steinway and Knabe pianos at Grunewald
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or flrst-class pianos 90 to Grunewald Hall.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

packed caucus, and wanted square
caucus in jamestown this time, if never
before; and withdrew from the caucus.
A. McKechnie called to the chair. .-1
D. NJ. Kellehar then addressed the
convention, and stated that the dissatis-
satisfied element which troubled the
Republican convention in this house, still
renamed within its walls to disturb this
meetlng-did not aspire to be elected as
delegate-could not 90 if elected-.would
send proxy.
G. J. Goodrich opposed the voting Of
employees of one, who are not and will
be voter at the next election.
J. W. Goodrich addressed the conven.
tion in favor of harmony.
A. McKechnie moved that his previous
motion, "that the two candidates recelv>
ing the highest number of votes should
be elected" be now recinded. Carried.
I. G.. Goodrich moved that D. M.
Kellehar and j. w. Goodrich be elected
as delegates to the Territorial convention.
Carried.
A. McKechnie moved to instruct for
Northern Dakota man. D. NJ. Kellehar
amended to instruct for a Northern
Dakota man if possible, if not, the
strongest Democratic nominee before the
convention. Carried.
A. McKechnie moved that the chair
appoint a committee of three to act as
Democratic County committee Carried.
A. McKechnie, J. W. Goodrich and P.
Moran were appointed as such committee.
Moved and carried that the meeting
adjourn sine die. ..-. -.r5. !
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

We stated some time ago, that we
would postpone our political articles for
time but that things were working. We
were taken bad with it in this issue, as
this page will show. We promise that we
will tone dow9to reasonable quantity
of political news. Still the political
questions IF the day, whether Of nation,
territory, or county, are vital to every
citizen having at heart the welfare of his
country, and right management of
affairs by the servants of the people, and
it is their duty to post themselves that
they may understandingly cast their
suffrages this fall.
The Red River Independent, Chas.
A. Carson, editor and publisher, is an.
nounced to make its appearance as Fargo
member If the press gang on the 2Sth of
this month.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22
Republican Ticket.
For District Attorney Northern District Of Dakota,
... o. w. FRANCIS. u.s
Republican District Attorney Con-
vAnfiOn

AsORWDAACn4 1J1SCTlCC ACGOIU0y con.
vention.
The delegates to the Territorial conven.
tion at Yankton, while passing through
Fargo on the 18th inst, paused sufficient
ly long to nominate candidate for q. s.
District Attorney. There is no precedent
for nomination of District Attorney, as
it is new office, and if the delegates 20
the Territorial convention are wise enough
to nominate Delegate to Congress and
territorial officers, they surely should be
leveEheaded to nominate minor officers
in case like this, which is unprovided
for in the party plan of government.
The convention consisted as follows
Delegates present from Cass county Z,
Richland 8, Trail 3, Grand Forks 4, and
Burleigh 6; in all %. The delegates
from Stutsman and Barnes counties did
not await for the convention. but passed
on to Yankton that morning.
o. W. Francis, of Fargo, was nominated
as district attorney, by a vote of IS, to
W. G. Woodward, of Grand Forks 2.
and blank 8. We ehoist the name of o w.
Francis in the ALERT, as the Republican
nominee for the Office named, and trust
that he may receive the support of the
party, and faithfully serve the people of
the Northern Attorney District of Dakota
IN the position be seeks.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22
Democratic Delegate Convention.
JAMESTOWN, Aug. Is, 1878,


The convention organized by the chair
man of the Democratic County committee,
D. M. Kellehar, reading from the ALERT
the call for the convention.
D. M. Kellehar then addressed the
convention, on the propriety of selecting
true men to represent the Democratic
party at the Territorial convention, at
Yankton on the Goth inst ~
He stated that although the Democratic
party were used to defeat of late years,
but they were as we'll used to present a
bold front.
"We do not know that we will have
any representative from our county. A
worthy gentleman is going down to
Yankton as delegate, with the proxies
of several counties in his pockets; and if
he should be selected to represent the
Republican party in Congress, I should
support him without sacrificing my
Democratic principles" Withal setting
forth very ably IN Is minute speech, the
probability of success in the coming
election, for territorial officers and dele
gate for Congress; and favored "the in.
struction of the delegates to stand firmly
by the Black Hills candidate for delegate
to Congress" ~
A. McKechnie moved that D. NJ. Kelle.
har act as chairman of the conv vention.
Carried. II. .....
Moved that j. W. Goodrich be chosen
as secretary. Carried.
The convention proceeded to an in.
formal ballot for delegates. .
Mr.. G. J. Goodrich challenged A.
Furgis' right to nominate candidates on
the ground of his acting as Republican
at the late Republican convention. This
somewhat posed Mr.. Furgis but he craw.
tished in good style.
D. M. Kellehar, J. W. Goodrich, A.
McKechnie, T. B. Harris and Merrick
Moore were nominated.
A. McKechnie and Jas. McMannus were
appointed by the chair as tellers.
The informal ballot resulted in D. NJ.
Kellehar receiving votes, T. B. Harris
g. j. w. Goodrich 2, and A. McKechnie 8.
The chair stated that Mr.. Harris had
declined to act as delegate.
D. NJ. Kellehar, ]. w. Goodrich and
A. McKechnie. were nominated for the
formal ballot. II.
G. J. Goodrich thought that it was
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22
Peoples County Convention.
JAMESTOWN, Aug. II. 1878,

oAME1SIOWN, aug. -, 1910.
The convention was called to order by
T. s. Collins, as proxy for H. G. Miller,
who read the call.
Edward H. Foster was chosen as chair
man, and J. w. Goodrich as secretary.
Moved by Geo. Braune that the con-
vention be postponed to the 18th of
September; which after remarks by the
mover and D. NJ. Kellehar, was put upon
its course and lost.
D. NJ. Kellehar moved that the chair
appoint tellers. Carried. Chas. Hollen-
beck and John J. Nichols were appointed
as such.
Moved, that the convention ballot for
the two commissioners on the same ticket.
G: ]. Goodrich raised the point that there
had to be three county commissioners
chosen under the revised code Of 1878.
Carried. .':@. ..'- ~
G. J. Goodrich moved that the conven
tion elect three county commissioners.
Not seconded. a.,. a.-> ....
The following were proposed as candi-
dates for county commissioners: P. Mo.
ran, 81. G. Miller, VIM. Bowman and
Geo. Goodhue. VIM. Bowman declined
to run. A ballot was taken, resulting as
follows: P. Moran 26, H. G. Miller Is,
VIM. Bowman Is, Geo. Goodhue II, M.
Moore 4, J. J. Nichols'1, Blank 2. P.
Moran and H. G.. Miller being declared
the nominees. ....a
Archibald McKechnie and Merrick
Moore were nominated for sheriff; the
latter declining. A motion was made
and carried to vote by acclamation, and
the election of Mr.. McKechnie was made
unanimous. ..
For Judge of Probate, T. B. Harris
received 20 votes, Geo. Goodhue 18, and A.
McKechnie /. T. B. Harris was declared
the nominee.
For the Office of Register of Deeds,
q. W. Vennum and J. w. Goodrich were
nominated. The first ballot showing
large excess of votes over the number of
persons in the house, a new ballot was
ordered with the following result: G.. w.
Vennum receiving 18 votes to J. w.
Goodrich 26. Mr. Goodrich being de-
clared elected.
A motion by NJ. Moore to have new
vote upon all nominees previously declar.
ed elected, was after debate withdrawn.
For County Treasurer, T. S. Collins
received "a votes, JAS Lees 10, and J.
Mason I. Mr.. Collins delared elected.
j. ]. Nichols was nominated as County
Assessor by reclamation.
Prior to the ballot for coroner, D. NJ.
Kellehar made some facetious remarks as
to the necessity of the coroner residing
near the sheriff so thta he could keep him
straight. a4a .~a
Geo. Braune received for the nomina-
tion of coroner 6 votes, and Jas. Herbert
%. Mr.. Herbert declared nominated.
For justices of the peace, James Lees,
u. Goodhue, G. Branne and VIM. Bow.
man were nominated by one acclamatlon
vote.
In the same way Henry Bush, E, W.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

Northern Pacific Railroad Earnings.
The following is official, and, therefore
correct: Earnings from Sept. 1, 1877, to
June 80, 1873 (ten months), $9o9,235; :;
expenses same time, $444, ,00S; net re
ceipts, $465,227. For the same period
last year the earnings were $671, ,112; the
expenses, $405, ,799; and the net receipts,
$685., 800; increase of net earnings $780,.
906. The sales Of lands from Sept. 1,
1877, to June 80, 1878, were 62s ,6S1
acres; amount secured Tin preferred stock,
2,S44,708; average price per acre, $3.50;
number of purchas ers, 500; average acres
to each purchaser, 704.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

Decker, J. Mason and Neil Bell were
nominated constables. .n. So.
Edward Fl. Foster was nominated by
acclamation as County Surveyor.
Geo. W. Vennum was nominated in the
same manner for Superintendent of Public
Schools. ....
d. M. Kcllehar moved that vote of
thanks be rendered the chairman Of
the meeting, E. II. Foster, for the way
that he presided over the deliberations
of the convention, Motion put by
secretary and carried. # D.. . 49,.
Moved, that the convention adjourn to
meet at the polls on election day, which
was very unanimously carried.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22
Scholarship.

a Scholarship.
Names of pupils of Jamestown school,
who have stood above 95 per cent in
department and scholarship during the
week ending August 10Th, 1878:
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

In the primer class Libbie Bush stood
SO in department and 100 in attendance
JULIET R. SHOEMAKER, Teacher
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-08-22

Fer Sa1e-
Two VICTOR SEWING MACHINES,
ONE REMINGTON SEWING MACHINE,
ONE HOME :"
ONE HORACE WATERS PIANO,
One SHONINGER ORGAN,
ONE BURDETT ''
ONE BARNES SCROLL SAW,
Two HANDSOMELY UPHOLSTERED PA
TENT ROCKING CHAIRS,
Two HANDSOMELY UPHOLSTERED Pa
TENT PIANO STOOLS,
ONE REMINGTON SINGLE IARRELED
BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUN.
The above are all brand new and yet in
the manufacturers hands, but subjec. to our
order. We will sell one or all of them, part
cash, balan &c on three and six months time
on approved security. Apply to
E. 81. & c. n. FOSTER,
...... Proprietors of the ALERT, y.
.u..g jamestown, D. T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-04

of Reformation, at the expiration of his two years
sentence, he being a confidential frame of mind
informed his fellow prisoners that as soon as he
was released he proposed, he expressed it, LAX
ing the war path" lie said he was going to raise
money sufficient to procure outfit, and then
leave Boston for the enjoyment of wild life on
the plains where he could be a highwayman, or
join robber band. The tragedy in which be was
the principal actor and which is attributed TO this
reading of novels, has led TO the inquiry in the
minds Of many as TO what the circulation of such
literature amounts to annually. A careful inves-
tigation on this pont has resulted in the discovery
Of the fact that the number of "yellow-covcred
novels is about 10000 in New England. Two
thirds of these are Beade's and Aluuros "dimes. "
which are more extensively read in the country
than in Boston Those interested in the sale OF
THE cheap literature say that the demand for it in
Boston has decreased amazingly within few
years, fact that speaks well for the improvement
in the taste of Bostous young people.
"Pippins," which is on the boards at the Globe
was announced to have been written expressly
for this theatre by Mr.. Goodwin. The Times of
last Sunday SAYS it is nothing more or less than
the extravaganza of "Atalanta," which has been
outawed twenty years, and has been merely
changed in few pisces and few new scenes
and songs introduced. 1t has been severely clii-
cised by the Press, called stupid, &c. However
it draws very woll, and runs smoothly. This is
its second week. The second week Of the charm
ing Christmas holiday entertainment at the Bos-
ton Museum began on Monday. The Cricket on
the Hearth" in three chips (as the bill says has
drawn crowded houses, as well it might, for it
touches in its quaint rathos sympathetic chord
in every heart. 1t is followed by the extravagan-
"a Of Beauty and the Beast" with Mss Lizzie
Harold as Beauty" and she both looks and acts
the part to perfection.
This is the fourth week of "TAe Exes" at the
Boston Theatre. The audiences are large and very
enthusiastic, and the play continues to run smooth
ly, aud Louis James as "Max" and Marie Vain
wright as "Nadise" gainpraise with each sue
ceeding performance.
On New Years Day Christmas Tree was pre-
pared in Union Hail on 30, lston Street. for the
poor children-those whose parents could not give
them presents, and many of whom possess no
stockings to hang up. Four hundred children
were at the festival ranging from five to twtlye
years Of age. Santa Claus appeared in the GUS
tomsry robes of his Office, and distributed presents
lights and heavily laden with gifts. Carols were
sung by some twenty children, and a collation.
served during the afternoon to which the bare
footed. ragged urchins did full justice.
CONSTANCE STERLING.
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IL HOUsE.

Communications were received from all the
Councillors elect except Mr. Shepard, signifying
their acceptance of the position to which they haC
been elected.
A message was received from the Senate, thron Oh
MIR. Lane, ITS Secretary, proposing a Convention
IN the Representatives. Hall, forthwith, for the
purpose of administering to Hons. E. c. Earring
ton, Andrew Lacy, Charles L. Jose William f
Garcelon, Silas c. Hatch and L. c. Downes, the
oath required by the Constitution to qualify them
to enter upon their official duties.
Inc Clerk was charged with and conveyed q
message to the Senate, informing that branch OF
zoe el concurrence OF the House in the proposition
for a Convention.
Immediately the Senate came in and Conven-
ton was formed.
In CONVENTION.
Mr. PHILLIPS of Penobscot was directed to no.
tiy Hons. L. {. Harrington, Andrew Lacy, Chas
T. Jose, W m /. Garcelon, Silas c. Hatch, and
l.. e. DOwnes, that the two branches of the eOisIa.
ture had assembled in joint convention, for the
purpose OF administering to them the oaths re
CURED to qualify them to enter upon the discharge
Of their official duties.
Mr.. Phillips subsequently reported that he had
discharged the duty assigned him, aud the Coun
cillors elect were pleased to say that they would
forthwith attend upon the convention
Thcfenpon, Hons. T.. c. harrington. Andrew
Lacy, Chas L. Jose, Wan. f. Garcelon. Silas c.
iatrh and l.. Il. Downes, came in, and in the
presence OF the convention, before the President
OF the Senate took and subscribed the oaths re-
qulred by the Constitution to qualify them to en-
ter upon the discharge Of their official duties.
The Councillors then retired
On motion Of Mr. BRAGpoN of Hancock,
The Secretary of the convention was directed to
inform The Governor of the qualification Of Hons
+. {. Harrington, Andrew Lacy, Chas. L. jose
VIM. +. Garcelon, Silas {. Hatch and L. g.
Downes IS Executive Councillors for the current
political year.
The purpose of the convention having been ac-
ComplisbCd, the Senate retired.
IL HoUsE.
Mr.. PORTER Of Caribou, presented the follow
ing:
Ordered, The Senate concurrng that when the
House adjourn it be 10 meet on Tuesday next at
. o'clock, +. NJ.
On motion Of Mr. Robe the order was amend
ed by striking out the word two, and Inserting
the word four The order then received pas
sage.
Ga motion Of Mr. SETDERs of North Yarmouth,
il was
Ordered, That the Secretary of State he direct
ed to furnish to the House copy of the revised
statutes for each of the monitors, for the use OF
the several divisions, the same to be returned to
the Secretary of State at the close of the session.
MIR. BLISS of Washington, prese nted the remou-
STRANGE of \. b. Turner of st. Adams against the
right Of Sullivan Lothrop 10 a seat in the House
which was referred 10 the Committee on Elections
On motion of Mr. BOWERS the House
Adjourned,
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Heads of Departments.

The Legislature yesterday reelected the
former incumbents of the offices of Secre-
tary of State, Attorney General. and Adju-
tant General. Mr.. Chadbourne as head
of the State Department is a very popular
and efficient officer Mr. Emery as Attor-
ney General has fulfilled the high expecta-
ton Of his friends when he was first elect
ed to the office. His record is an honora-
BILE one. Gen. Cilley discharges the du-
ties Of his post with fidelity and ability
All the departments which these officers
control are managed in such manner as
to be worthy of high praise. The cleo
ton of Treasurer will take place as soon
as the accounts of the Treasury can be
examined by the Legislature, when the
present excellent Treasurer, Mr.. Banks.
will be reelected.
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oaths required by the Constitution to qualify them
to enter upon the discharge Of their official du-
ties
The message was conveyed by the Secretary.
Subsequently message was received from the
House, informing the Senate of the concurrence
Senate.
Forthwith, the Senators proceeded to the Rep
resentatves Hall for the purpose of meeting in
convention to qualify the Executive Councillors
to enter upon the discharge Of their official du-
ties
See House Report
On motion Of Mr.. ToLMAN Of Cumberland,
Adjourned.
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OUR BOSTON, LETTER.
BosToN, Jan. Sd, 1873

DCoAC-Nt v au W, 1910
To the Editor Of EenaeJtc journal:
suppose ought to begin my letter by saying
something about the death of the old year, and
the birth of the new, but am sure shouldn't be
able to say anything new on the subject 1t is
such hackneyed one, and we have to submit
every year to so many "New Year Stories" and
find our illustrated papers full of pictures showing
the venerable Father Time" with his bent back
and flowing white beard, going out Of something
that looks like an alley gate leading to the margin
of the paper, while the New Year comes in from
the margin on the other side in chariot with a
crown on his head, that will spare the readers
Of "Our Boston Letter" any comments on the old
subject, or any advice about improving the New
Year and making up for the errors and mistakes of
the past think there were no less than seven ser
mons preached in the principal churches of Bos-
ton last Sunday on the birth of the New Year
There were watch meetings on Monday night in
the Tabernacle and elsewhere, and the old year
was rung out and the new year rung in, (oi SUNG
I'M with a gusto.
As illustrative of the harm done the youth of
our country by the dime novels and flashy week
lies so abundant, and which mentioned in one of
A' i'ine' 4e'eis' ah lhsIauce may DC cileu. Inc
Hickey boy, who shot the little Cronin child. was
reader, and on very extensive scale of all the
cheap and lashy literature he could get his hands
on. The principal themes of his conversation, it is
said, were hunting trapping, and indian killing
and his ideals were the heroes Of the blood and
thunder narratives he so delighted in. He has
even been called a monomaniac on the
sub ect Of q wild, bloody life. 1t il said
that iu,t previous to his discharge from the House
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MAINE LEEISL4GURE.
Senate.

THURSDAY, Jan. 3.
Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. PENNEY, of Augusta.
The journal Of yesterday proceedings was read
and approved.
IN motion Of Mr.. STEVENS of kennehec,
Ordered, That Joint select Committee. con-
sistng OF three on the part of the Senate, with
such as the House may join, be appointed 10 con-
tract with some suitable person or persons to do
the State printing and binding for the current
year, subject to the approval OF the legislature.
And Messrs. Stevens of Kenncbec, Cobb OF
Androscoggln, and Learned Of Waldo, were ap-
pointed.
On motion Of Mr.. PHILLIPS of Penobscot,
Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate,
make up the pay to james ii. Banks, Messenger,
for ten days attendance and travel.
Mr.. BAILEY, from the Joint select committee to
which was referred the votes for Governor, Civ
en- in the several cities, towns and plantations for
the current political year, reported as follows:
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Prison Convention.

In accordance with the vote at the last COnven.
ton, we hereby give notice that a meeting Of tho
County Commissioners, sheriff, aad JalJrJ OF the
state, will be held in the
COURT HOUSE, AUGUSTA,
On WEDNESDAY, January 10Th, 1875,
at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, 10 take into con
sideration questions concerning Jail and PRISON
reform and the care and conduct Of prisoners.
Topics Will be discussed relative to labor in
jsils, instruction. schools, discipline, &c. Tho
matter of changes ia the present law in regard 10
our jas and houses OF correction will DC discuss
Land changes suggested.
The convention VIII continue Wednesday ana
Thursday. All interested IN the subjscts to be dis.
cussed are invited to be present.
W. W. RICE,
RUFUS PRINCE Committee to
NM. WILSON, call meeting.
A. j. BILLINGS,
lwill papers friendly to the cause please copyl
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The Eastern Argus made its appearance
yesterday in a handsome new suit of type,
looking as though "hard times" were new
er known at the Office where it is publised.
Its editor and proprietor, Mr.. Adams, is
serving his second year in the Legislature.
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no. Ss Union Block,


AUGUSTA Ne. Dee. l, ISL.
Ihfyc sold my stock and goo1-wi to Mr.. ?. c.
kalioch Of Augusta, who has lust passed u tho.
rou-h examination before the State Commission
er- OF Pharmacy which is a sufficient guarantee of
his competency Druggist and Pharmacist.
While lhan&iag the citizens of Augusta aud yiclui
ty for their very generous support during my resi-.
dence in this city, hope the same viii be eNtend-
ell to my successor, who is ia every WAY worthy Of
your patronage \ c, DANA
doc5.tu Druggist aud ph rnao~t.