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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
Nominations for County Officers in Knox
and Cumberland Counties.

RocKLAND, July 81 The republican con.
vention to-day was fully attended and made
the following nominations
Senator-George Robert, Vinalhaven.
County Treasury-John w. Turner, Rock.
land.
County Commissioner-W. II. Titcomb,
Rockland.
Resolutions were passed fully endorsing
the platform of the State convention.
PORTLAND, July 81. Cumberland county
republican convention made the following
nominations
Senators-Joseph A. Locke, Portland.
Henry C.. Brewer Frecport.
David Duran, Casco.
Andrew HAYES, Deering.
Judge of Probate-Henry c. Peabody,
Portland.
Register of Probate-Seth l.. Larrabee,
Scarboro'.
County Attorney - Arden W. Coombs,
Portland.
County Treasurer-James NJ. Webb, West
brook.
County lillian l.. Prince,
Cumberland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Judge Rice and family, and Mrs Goodwin
and family, left on Tuesday for an extended
pleasure trip by private conveyance. They
10 to Union. the birthplace and old home OF
the Judge, and from there to Rockland.
where the Judges two sons reside The par
ty will b. gone three weeks and before they
return expect tn visit many interesting Sec
tions of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
RHODE ISLAND.
Arrived.

PROVIDENCE. July 81. The Wallace com
mittee, who are to invcstigaoe the alleged
illegal appointments in the Providence
Custom House are expected to arrive Au-
gust 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

The religious societies have been entertain
ing its young and old of late by holding social
gatherings on the lawns of its members and
friends. Last Wednesday evening the Ladies
Society of the NJ +. church gave a lawn par
~ at the house Of Mr.. Bracket 1t was Il
very enjoyable time. Upwards of one hun
dred gathered and spent the evening in social
conversation, swinging and music. Ice cream
in good quantity. and of the best quality was
served by the ladies. Mr. Bracket and fam
lily did all in their power to make the enter
tainmcnt one of the best
The tug kappella, Capt. Wyman. arrived
Tuesday night with a raft also Thursday
morning with another.-Thcre are number
of Bowdoinham folks camping out at Old
Orchard, and if the weather there is the
same as here they must be ENJOYING them
selves very much.-The greenbackers held a
caucus Wednesday night but adjourned I'M
til Monday night without doing any business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
Municipal Court.

Municipal Court.
Dennis Maloncy was before the court yes
terday for drunkenness. He plead guilty and
being unable to pay fine went to Jail.
Abraham Kent, for assault and battery and
disturbance, was sent to Jail.
Joseph Hoyt Jr. WIS found guilty of the
larceny of lot of plank from +. Wellman,
and fined $5 and costs from which sentence he
appealed to the September term of the Supe-
rior court, and being unable to find sureties
in 500, was committed.
Charles Matthews, on complaint of one
Fisher, for assault with intent to ravish.
plead not guilty, and the matter was contin-
ued for further hearing, and failing to
find sureties for his appearance was commit
ted.
List o. Patents.
The following list of patents granted Maine
inventors in the issue of July 20, 1879, is
sent us by S. w. Bates, of Watervillc,
Solicitor of Patents
No. oil, 99l-Arthur ID. Coburn, Greene,
Hydraulic Engine.
No. 2l7,95l- Tristram Libbey, Canton,
Horse Rake.
No. 2l7,9ll - Daniel Sullivan, Bangor,
Boiler Tube Cleaner. s,saszas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

There has just been issued record of
proceedings at the fifth, sixth and seventh
annual reunions of the First Maine Cavalry
Association held at Portland. Old Orchard
and Augusta. ls76-7-s. 1t makes a hand
some volume of seventy-seven pages. 1t
will be ready for delivery the first of next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
TEXAS.
Railroad Matters.

GALVESTON, July 81. Austin, Internation-
al and Great Northern railroad sold to-day
for one million dollars.
Shot.
HOMESTEAD. July 81. X. X. Booth, ex-
county attorney was shot and instantly killed
last night, by r. +. Springfield, a murderer
at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Business and laborng men will notice by
another column that there is to be an excur-
sion for their benefit to the mouth of the
river, next Sunday, by the Della Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
INDIANA.
NJ urder.

CoLuMBUs. July 81. Henry and Alexan-
der Covert, two brothers, who fought with
pistols here, yesterday are both dead. The
ARRAY caused great deal of excitement in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
X ENTUCkY.
Stabbing ARRAY.

John Cole and Burnett Gordon at Frank
fort, last evening, slashed each other with
pocket knives. Cole being killed Gordon
was severely cut. Four other personal en-
counters took place there yesterday. None
fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
$500 REWARD.

MAYORS OFFICE, -
AUGUSTA, june 25, ls7y. ,
BY direction Of the Board Of Aldermen reward of
three hundred dollars will be paid for information
which shall be sufficient procure the eouyicsion Of
any person guilty Of setting incendlary fires In this
city the present municipal year the same 10 bs paid
upon the conviction OF the inccne,iary.
CHAS. T.. NASH, Mayor. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Fowler, liamlcn & Smith have just re-
ceived large number of the Davis sewing
machines, which are so highly recommended
by our fashionable dressmakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

We regret to hear that Madam Dillingham;,
now visiting here from Portland with her
sister, was stricken with apoplexy on We'd
ncsday, and remained in an unconscious
nicely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
slightly warmer, southeast to southwest winds
clear or partly cloudy weather, stationary or
slowly falling barometer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

The Squirrel Island ''Squid" has grown
the past year, and is now printed on a Globe
press, and has circulation of 800 Every
body who goes there subscrbcs for it immed-
lately, and nobody ever gets mad and stops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Harry Sellers, general agent for Viola
Clifton's Lady Minstrels, is in town making
arrangements for their appearance at Granite
Hall, on Wednesday evening next. This
company has been doing good business in
the State, ahl is said to be composed of
some of the best actresses in the profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
Accident.

BELOW FAILS, July 81. Leroy Rider
was frghtfully mangled, and killed by saw
ing machine to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Ex-Governor Baldwin of Michigan, has
been spending few days in our city His
family are here and will remain during the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

There is a man in Saco who has been mar
ried thirty years and boasts that during that
time he has not carried ten cents worth of
confectionery home to his family,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
GREENBACkERS.
Nominations for County Officers in Pc.
nObscot County.

BANGOR, July 81 The following nominal
tons were made by the Penobscot county
greenback convention, held here to-day, BOG
delegates being present:
Senators-Lewis b. Patten, Bangor.
John w. Atwell, Orono.
Noah Barker, Corinth.
John Rogers, Stetson.
County Attorney-B. H. Mace Bangor.
County Treasurer-O. ID. Chapman, Ply
mouth.
Clerk of Courts-Ruel Smith, Bangor.
County Commissioner-Josep w. Burke,
Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EreRiag Report.

Ereaiag Report.
NEW YORK, July 81.
Money loaned at q a. v cent ON call, closing ut
per al cent.
Sterling, 4Sal sis for long, and 4si ss4 for short
sight.
Carrying rates, l-s2-; borrowing rates, 3aa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

very pleasant dancing party took place
Mt the Augusta House, Tuesday evening,
given by young lady at the house. Young
misses from six years Of age, to matrons of
ninety-twO were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

ES-Rev. G. W. Quinby has nice. large
office for rent in his building opposite the
post office, up one flight and front. Possess
sion can be taken after August Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
VIRGINIA.
Sad Affair.

RIcmNoNp, July 81. Capt. Dodson, a
prominent citizen of Petersburg, who with
his entire family were poisoned by eating ice
cream few days since, died this morning
He leaves a large family, all of whom are
now sick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
Failure.

MONTREAL, July 81. Owing to the heavy
demands on Consolidated bank, to-day, which
it was unable to meet, the directors decided
not to reopen for business. The failure
will seriously affect some 400 widows and
orphans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

The cherry crop of IIalowell for the pres
ent season will not average more than two
thirds the usual amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe is stopping at
the Bay View House, Ferry Beach. Her
son is now supplying the pulpit of the Con-
yregational church at Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

American Cattle.

OTTAWA, July 81. The Dominion govern
ment will not renew the order prohibiting
importation of American cattle into eastern
provinces, on its expiration the 9th of Sep
femhnr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
YER MONT.


WELLS RIVER. July 81. E%-Gov. Under
wood has been discharged from the insane
asylum perfectly cured, and it is thought he
will continue well unless his mind is again
To heavily taxed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
NEW YORK.
Bank Matters.

New YORK, July 81. Five government
bonds stolen from the Manhattan bank, have
reached the treasury in Washington. and
were refused redemption. The figures there
on were skilfully altered and it is believed all
the stolen bonds were negotiated by the rob-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
AUGUSTA, July 81, 1879.
N adjourned session of the Executive Council,
"A will be held at the Council Chamber. In Au-
gusta, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of August next, ut
4 o'clock L. NJ.
Attest e. II. COVE, Secretary Of state,
amRIftllIh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01
BE Wise and Happy.

1fyou will stop all your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoring Yourself and fam
lilies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
alls, that do harm always, and use only ma
lures simple remedies for all your ailments
you will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for this,
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hop
Bitters-rely on it, See another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

State Librarian Stacy is now giving the
library quarters their annual brushing up,
and is also recognizing the arrangement of
the books. The appearance of the library
is also to be much improved by the laying
down of new carpet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Forepaugh's circus and mcnageric is COM
ing to Maine soon, but doesn't exhibit near
er Augusta than Bath, where it appears on
the 9th. 1t is said that half-rate excursions
will be run there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

A "Pinafore" company is to appear in
Portland this fall with Adelaide Phil
lips as Buttercup and w. ii. Fessenden as
Rackstraw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

Mrs NJ. p. Webster. for many years in the
suddenly at her residence on Grove street,
Wednesday evening. Funeral at the First
Baptist church, at =. NJ. to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

The next meeting of the Governor and
Council will be Friday, Aug. ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-08-01

The Star of the East was full of passengers
Tuesday night The Lady passengers were the
most numerous, so much SO that portion of
the gentlemen's cabin had to be appropriated to
them, and mattresses were laid for them
wherever it was convenient
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Just you watch out for the Yuma SEN TINEL about now. The editor has gone East, the Devil has sole charge and we Hook for, fpn P-it then Charles, my boy, there's q day of reckaniug SO yOu b, d better gJ sIow.-Se4ai Topic.
 True the editor is 8osent and mas beeh since April but the Devil has fot sole charge, moreover his name is pot Charles, and besides it is too hot for fun and then we are all of us ready for the day of reckoning.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The Star ot Tucson complains that "last week seven Celestial heroines ar rived, which added to the number already here, make ten in all. The Chinese are coming, and with their coming they are bringing their loathsome characteristics; establishing wash houses in the central portion of the city,"
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 This IS too bad. Yuma has had dozens of these "moon-eyed lepers and is none the worse for it. By the way, the Siar seems to keep posted as to the nun Der of heroines at Tucson.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

What has become of Paul Weber? His name withdrawn from the Enterprise, hls house and furniture at Prescott to let, and he has not appeared in Tucson where he was reported to have gone. Has the s5.OOO suit commenced against him any thing to do with his absence. It is in order now for certain papers to say he never was a Democrat etc. etc.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

On Tuesday, fire was discovered in g woo1-pile Belonging to the Colorado Steam Navigation Company, on the other side of the river; it originated by spark from the engine that forces water tip to the Fort Owing to the exertions of the troops which were at once called out bv Commanding Officer O'Connell all was saved exec pt about dozen cords.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

On the Sth the body of dead man vas picked up on the desert. two mics east of Merquit statioa The man is supposed o have peri'hed from thirst, ,as an empty canteen was lying by his side. Nothing was found on the body that would lead to the Identification of the deceased. Decom- position having already cOmmenced, the remains were buried at Dos Palmas station. Man traps
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Notwithstanding that it was decided in
 the District Court that James Reilly was
 not District Attorney for Yuma County
 during the last quarter cf the year 1878;
 in other words that he was very properly turned out and H. N Alexander appoint ed to fill the vacaucy-stilI be presents a bill for services, never performed, and which he would have had DO right to per toru Sttil mere ridiculous is the ore. sentati0n of bills for salary as District Attorney in 1o7g This fellow made 8 pretense.of coutesting the election 0f H. Y. Alexander, Esq. but did not know how, and all he proved at special term of the District Court was that eleven votes had been cast for him at Eh~enberg, whereas his opponent granted him eight cen as shown by the election returns. On the minutes of the Board of Supervisors for July Sth, 1879, appears this entry: Bill Of James Reilly, salary Dist, Atty, S250. Rejected for reason that he is no; considered as Dist. Atty and therefore not entitled to salary"
 A mild "reboof" to man not entitled to the salary even if he had been elected as he left the county without permission .tt'. ..r,E .., and resides and does business at Phoenix | end has performed no service. But it is just like thes. blatant en-styled- and sooner or later people find them out We did so in Yuma and they are beginning to in Maricopa.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12
Thursday. r.Lesinsky. President of the

Thursday, Mr. Lesinsky, President of the Clifton Copper Mines, reached Yuma with fifty Chinamen who are to work at the mines. Labor is so unreliable and such high rates are demanded that either Chi namen must be employed or the works mnst be closed. About 5000 pounds Ot black copper are now produced daily and sent to Philadelphia to be refined. We trnst that now no further trouble will be. experienced in the question O labor and that this productive industry will prosper
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

is:', Seven pounds of ore taken from the bottom of the shaft of the Iron Cap Mine, Silver District. was sent to San Francisco for assay where it was sorted into three grades and assayed with the following re- suit; Lot No. l, s22s15; Lot No. 3, sr2s5- O2; Lot No. 3, sS451. Is. This is good showing and the ore is improving in quantity and quality as depth is attained.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12
Messrs. Burnham and Hanimond of tf

Messrs. Burnham and Hammond of the Red Cloud Mine, Silver District, are at San Francisco. We understand they told Rowher, also an owner of the mine, that the last shipment of 40 sacks of ore was valued at much less than any heretofore shipped, and it has nao It's natural effect of discouraging Rowher'who either has or will sell out. Az several parties saw this lot of ore and say it was the best ever taken from the mine, we suspect there is some shenannlgan some- where. --
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

A telegram from Burks station says Ina California lion measuring two feet and six inches from tip of nose to end of tail was killed there on Thursday night. Dogs run him up 8 tree and he was shot by P. R. Burke.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Quite 3 heavy business in lumber is springing up in Arizona; besides that cut in the Territory large lots arrive almost daily from California by rail. What we waLtis saw-milis, for. notwithstanding the general impression that there is little timber in Arizona, the fact is that about one-quarter of the whole Territory is well timbered
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The warm weather increases the de- mand for goods for ladies summer wear and keeps Miss M. E. Post busy; but having several employees, all orders will be promptly filled in all branches Of and embroidery.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The owners of the Yuma mill did very neat thing this week; Mir. Mathews who erected the mill, has been detained here on expense since the completion Of his work for them; Mr. scupham has been called to Ogden etc, and was delayed in coming to time, so he paid Mathews as per contract and also his expenses and present of S100 Handsomely done.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

We have referred to the fine am balances lately finished at the Quartermaster's De- pot here, but none of them equai1ed the work of solid comfort just completed. On Thursday we were invited by Col. strang to take back seat (this contra ry to the usual significance of the term meant a prominent position;) during a trial trip of the last combined production of Messrs. Doten, Barriaut, and Blackburn. The wood has all been here over three years and IS therefore well seasoned and MT. Doten hes turned out masterpiece of his craft; the iron work by Mr. Barriaut who took the contract for the mechanical labor, re- fleets much credit upon his skill; MT. Blackburn in the trimmings has come near perfection, the seats and backs have wire springs, and are upholstered in leather; the back of the back seat fits in between the two seats and makes a com fortable bed over six feet in length. There were seven of us who enjoyed the ride behind six frisky mules and who thank Col. Strang for the pleasure thus afforded
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The U.s s. Marshal of Arizona has is- sued orders to his Deputies to incur go expenses on the credit of the U. S. Now . IS the time for Democratic mail robbers, Internal Revenue defrsudeTr5, vendor, of l'qu0r to Indians. etc, to reap their har vest; est, there are no appropriations even to pay for their arrest.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

We are informed that James Haynes killed Mexican on the 4th of July at Sol 'fno"vj4e, on th T-7s. Gfia. Deputy SheriH Derrick va- sisted in making the arrest aad w lpen-d to summon a posse, but codld find the rerpetrator of tae deed, vno I at large and pro- iected by his fgienas. 1eIegraptic fn- struction was asked and Sheriff Shibell pronbtly gave il to arrest One murderer and those who resisted the officer in doing his dury-C3tf-e1,
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The petitions from citizens to build a road from Castle Dome Landing to Sil- yer District. to the Board of Supervisors, was, on motion of Mr. Shultz, laid upon the table until the next regular meeting of the Board OOctober).
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The pillar of filth who edits the black mailer at Phoenix nad better pull the hair off his teeth before he tries to write lies aoourreSpectable people.-Amsr
 Good advice, the SENTINEL, has given nlm similar advice lcng smce, thoug, couched in other words
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Mir. John Whitney uf the Plco House, Los Angeles, reached here on Tuesday and registered at the Hotel as "Chief herdsman of the 9th Cavalry" As such he was passed over the railroad and saved his fare
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12
reckoning.
fSpeciaI 10 the Arfz1nla Sentitsel
PHENIx July 11th. 1879

PHGNIx July 11th. 1879, EDITOR SENTINEL-Eighteen bars bn'- lion, valued at thirty thousand tw1 hun dred and thirty two dollars. rec ived res terdav f,om Tip Top, being the the result Of 2S days run, of tweive hours each. forwarded to San Francisco by today's stage.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Jesus Navarro, a carpenter, while at work at the house of Mir H. $. Fitzger- aid tffis week, was badly injured by the falling of beam upon him; he was much better yesterday.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

The Board of Equalization has been sitting &nd sitting and sitting and has raised the assessments of d few taxpayers; however we doubt if enough to pay for their sessions O SIS per day.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Our cid friend George Wellington iS how an engineer on one of the Stockton boats. Such good mechanics as George are in demand and his services were sought for as soon as it was known ne nao left the Colorado River.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Mir. c. Thornton of the s. P. R. R. Law Department, passed here yesterday en route for Phoenix. Must be going to ex- plain to Maricopa Supervisors why the Uo, should not pay taxes.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Capt Win. Poole, who was so popuiar on our river, is Tn command of one, of the c. P. R. R. ferry boats to Oakland a re- sponsible and well paid position; his many friends, with ourselves, will be glad to hear of Capt. Poole's good fortune.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Messrs. Scupham and Childs of the Yuma mill have been here this week.
 There will probably be clean up at the mill tomorrow.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-12

Letters from San Francisco report Dr.. Tonner and MT. s. A. Ames at that place and feeling the cold weather; SO are Dan Connor and Henry Shumaker