Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-14
Sudden Death,
Mad Dog.

Mad Dog.
Readfield corner has had little sensation.
On Wednesday morning last a dog belonging
to Emery o. Bean, Esq. was observed to be
behaving very peculiarly. He would howl
dismally, and snap savagely at persons who
approached. white froth also exuded
from his jaws. The animal was turned out
doors, and Immediately commenced opera
tons by attacking dog belonging to Sheriff
other dogs, belonging to various parties.
were also bitten by the ferocious brute.
When last seen he was still running a-muck
in the direction of this city.
Appointmen by the Governor.
The Governor has appointed Hon. Enoch
c. Harrington of Fryeburg, Valuation Com
missioner of Oxford county.
lie has also made the following appoint
ments
Col Henry s. Osgood of Augusta Inspec
tor of Prisons and Jails, in place of Edward
Gushing.
Dearborn G. Bean Of Wilton, Inspector Of
Prisons. in place Of Rufus Prince,
Geo. F. Gould of Portland, Recorder of
Municipal Court.
Joseph c. Holman of Pennington, Judge Of
Municipal Court.
Superior Court-y"dge whitehouse pro-
siding.
FRIDAY, February 18th.
Soon after opening the court this morning
the Judge ascertaincd that all the assign
ments had become exhausted by settlements
and defaults. and more especially by the ina
bilty of W. X. White of Winthrop, an attor-
ney, to attend on account Of sickness. The
Jurors were therefore excused till Monday at
nine o'clock A. NJ, and the court adjourned.
There is sufficient jury work remaining on
the docket to occupy another week.
winthrop Locals.
Will the bite of mad and Infatuated cat
cause hydrophobia? is the question now agi-
tating the minds Of the citizens Of this town
to great extent. few days since Mrs.
| David Webster. a very eStimablc lady. OBJ
served her favorite pussy engaged in deadly
conflict With neighboring feline. and rushing
to the rescue she caught up her cat in her
arms, whereupon it bit her severely on the
back of her hand. The hand thus bitten at
once commenced to swell and turn black in
| an alarming Ulauuef. DSmS SAStSuiHkiN Ydiu-
full. The swelling extended into the arm
and medical aid was at once summoned. but
in spite of all that could be done Mrs. W. re-
mains in a very precarious condition and suf-
fer;ng great pain This would seem to be a
warning against rashly interfering with fight
inc cats.-One of our merchants found his
cash account five dollars short night or two
since. The next morning Master Harry
Wells walked into the store and told him
that he thought that he had paid him IS 90 by
mistake the day before, as some one had and
he could recollect Of trading at no other
place that day. reward Of a dollar made
Master Harry happy
Investigation Of the Returns.
The special committee to investigate the
election returns, have organized. and chosen
George d. Bisbee of Buckield, clerk The
committee have possession Of all the returns
for Senators and Representatives, with the
exception Of a few towns. A critical and
thorough examination will be made into the
contingent scheme. its origin and progress,
and the financial transactions of the Governor
and Council. The committee is made ny
as follows
Hswes of Cumberland.
Harris of Washington,
Strickland of Aroostook,
Hale of Ellsworth,
Strout Of Portland,
Lord of Bangor.
Ingalls, of Wiscssset.
Springer Of Yarmouth,
Cook of Lewiston,
/ Hill of Corinth.
/ DifD.