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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
POLITICAL.
Sharp Contest Between Arthur and Blaine
Men in Montana.


BOHEMIAN. Mont, May ga spirited contest oc-
Cured in the Republican Territorial Convention.
Gov. Crosby leads the Arthur party and Colonel
Saunders the Blaine faction. Neither had major
ity of the convention, the balance of power being
held by the Edmunds men. The convention met at
noon yesterday, but was unable to effect organ
ization till IL O'Clock at night. The Edmunds men
secured the Craftsmanship by uniting with the
Blaine men. Ten candidates were named for dele
gates to the National Convention, from whom two
were selected. An informal vote stood: Arthur,
%; scattering, 80.
HELENA, Mont, May 3.-The Blaine and Ed
munds men finally united. however, and divided
the delegation to the Chicago convention, the
friends of each candidate securing one delegate.
Saturdays Conventions.
SANTA FE, N. NJ May 3.-The Republicans have
elected delegates to the Chicago convention, unin-
structed, though they are believed to favor Arthur
New Jersey Charter Elections.
BooNroN, N. j., May AT the charter election
yesterday, the citizens temperance ticket sue
cessful. Geo. w .Esten elected mayor over Bay
ard by 140 majority.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
A NIGHT ATTACK.
Desperate Encounter with "A Burglar by
a COchesset, Mass, Citizen.

Desperate Encounter with "A Burglar by
a Cochesset Mass, Citizen.
BRocKToN, Mass, May 2.-At Cochesett, last
night, about IL o'clock, Barney Dunbar, an aged
farmer, was aroused from sound sleep and saw
man leaving his bedroom with articles of clothing
Dunbar jumped for the burglar, but he was met by
a shot from revolver, subsequently knocked down
with club by the burglar, who then fired Ave
more shots, one of which grazed Dunbar's scalp,
another pierced ear and another buried itself in
his neck. Mr.. West ledger in the second story,
came to the rescue of Dunbar and he also was re-
ceived with shot which caused severe wound in
his forehead The burglar burglars then made
hasty retreat by the way of the cellar. Physi-
clans could not extract the bullet in Dunbars wound
which is considered dangerous. Suspicion at once
rested upon John Harris a former employee,
who, it is alleged, made several threats against
Dunbar and today he was taken together with
Walter Burt. negro who is drought to be an &C.
complete, both being unable to give satisfactory
account of themselves. The burglar succeeded in
getting about $40.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
A FLOATING PALACE.
Launch of William Astor's New Pleasure
BOat-The Largest steam Yacht i'm the
World.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-The Nourmahal the
largest steam yacht in the world built for William
Astor of New York for 100000, was launched on
the Delaware today, in the presence of 1000 spec
tators. The vessel was built for a pleasure trip
around the world, and before midsummer will start
with her owner for the Mediterranean. Her dimen.
sions are Length of deck, 232 feet; extreme
breadth 80 feet; depth, IS feet. The Nourmahal
engines will be 400 horse power, greater in pro-
portion to her size than those of the Alaska,
Oregon and City of Rome the feetest steamships
afioat. Her cabin is finished in solid mahogany
tapestry and velvet and each stateroom is provided
with book shelves, secretary and hot and cold
water baths. The couches are unusually wide and
are lined with satin. She will carry when at sea
about $50 tons of coal, % tons of ice, and $500
gallons of fresh water. The house on deck will be
hnished.in mahogany in Queen Anne style, with
seats for lounging or observation. The quarters
for the officers and men will pc spacious and hand
somely fitted and finished. There will be room for
10 seamen and 10 firemen. In speed, the Nourma-
hal is expected to leave far behind Jay Gould's
yacht ATLANTA, which was built on the Delaware
by a rival ship builder last summer. She is bark
rugged, and will carry about TO- 600 square feet of
canvas. The christening today was performed by
Mrs. N. r. Benson, Jr., lady high in social circles
and an intimate friend of the Astors. The yacht
will be ready for sea early in July.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Cape Cod ship Canal.

Boston, May 3.-The official trial and inspection
at Sandwich today, Of the working of the man.
moth dredge in the Cape Cod ship canal by the en-
gineers members Of the legislature and others I'M
der direction Of contractor f. A. Lockwood and
pronounced highly satisfactory, The dredge is
said to be the largest in the world, having an exca
IT'S horsepower engines carries its deposit half
mile, and is equipped with electric lights for night
work. Two other dredges will soon be added, and
the work pressed night and day. BY the new loca-
tion just surveyed the canal will be eight miles in
length, and cost one million dollars per mile. The
soundings completed show the excavation to be
mainly of SAND, gravel and blue CLAW. By the char
ter, the work must be completed in four years, and
large enough for the heaviest vessels to pass The
engineer has decided that locks are unnecessary the
current being less than four miles an hour.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
Politics About Home.
The Republican Platform.

The Republican Platform.
Lewiston Journal.)
We doubt If ever better timber was put into
political platform by the Republicans Of
Maine.
Gov. Robbie.
(Kennebec Journal)
The nomination of Governor Robbie for
second term is much more than formal and
simply complimentary act. 1t signifies the
well founded appreciation of the people of the
State In regard to his services in the guberna-
torial chair and a wish to avail themselves of
his ability and experience for longer period.
1t is granted in all quarters that he is an ex-
cellent officer and his administration one that
will stand upon its merits.
Mr. Manley's Resignation.
Lewiston Journal)
Hon. ]. H. Manley, Postmaster of Augusta
was unanimously reelected by the Kennebec
delegation to place ON the Republican State
committee, but declined to serve longer This
Is in accordance with the spirit OF civil servic-
reform and of the recent circular Of the Con
gressonal Republican committee.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
MATTHEW'S MURDER.

Wheeler Indicted mt Hazelhurst, Miss
His Trial Set Down for Wednesday.
HAzELHURsr, Miss, May 3.-The grand jury
having found an indictment against E. B. Wheeler
for the murder of j, P. Matthews, he was yester-
day arraigned in the Circuit Court and plead not
guilty. After argument the court denied bail and
committed him to jail. The State of Mississippi
then applied for change of venue, but this was
denied by the court, and his trial set down for
Wednesday next. The grand jury was composed of
twelve Democrats, including one colored man.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Cane Elizabeth.

There are 500 school children in Cape Elizabeth,
an increase of 20 the last year.
Albert j. Robinson has been appointed sealer of
weights and measures.
SIX spoons, two table spoons, and a butter knife
were lately found in an old water at Meeting
House Hill.
The Ernest Workers Melted S115 from their en-
tertainment.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
FIRST ARMY CORPS.
To visit the Scene of the severe Connic

To Visit the Scene of the Severe Conflicts
i'm Virginia.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The programme has been
made out for the excursion of members of the
First Army Corps the battlefelds of Virginia on
the 18th inst. General Grant, President Arthur
aid large number of Congressman are expected to
take part in the excursion. The first day will be
devoted to the battlefield of Fredericksburg second
to that of Charlottesville and the third to the
scene of the conflict in the Wilderness The history
of the several battles and movements of the troops
engaged in them will be explained by Generals
Newton Hunt Slocum, Longstreet, Dickinson and
other distinguished officers who took part.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
GONE TO THE BOTTOM,
No Doubt ms 20 the Loss of the stea mer
State of Florida.

NO DOuDt as 10 tne LOSS Oh tne SteA nhef
State of Florida.
NEW YORK, May 3.-Messrs. Austin, Baldwin &
Co., the agents of the State Line Steamship Com
pany, this morning received dispatch from Glas'
gov showing beyond doubt that the steamer State
of Florida, of that line, which left New York for
Glasgow on the 10 of April, met with a disaster on
the voyage and was losi. The dispatch to Messrs.
Baldwin & Co. is as follows: 1.-The steamer Devon,
which left New York April IL for Bristol picked
up April 81 two feboats of the State of Florida
without occupants or gear. A sailing vessel bound
west signaled the City of Rome on April %, in
lat. 46o, Ion. 43o, that she had the shipwrecked
crew of State line steamer on board. The City of
Rome arrived at Liverpool April 81 from
New York. The State of Florida was of 1000 tons
burden, and was built at Glasgow in 1879,
Glasgow underwriters will lose 100000 if the
steamer State of Florida should prove to be lost
The ship which sigHalled the City of Rome was a
full rugged vessel and English build, but she dis
played no national flag. After setting the signals
she proceeded westward slowly. Five other Sailing
vessels were sighted at the same time
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Portland Soldiers and Sailors
Monument Association.

Portland, May /, 1884.
VIHE Executive Committee of the Portland Sol
II oiers' and Sailors Monument Association here
by publicly acknowledge the tender of an entertain.
ment IN behalf of the monument fund by Shepley
Camp Sons Of Veterans at the Bijou skating Rink
on MONDAY EVENING, May 9th, and endorse the
same as worthy of the patronage of the public being
given for a noble object by the sons of those brave
men who took part in the struggles of the late
Tor The preservation of the Union. Per order,
JOHN MARSHALL BROWN, President.
CHAS. W, ROBERTS, Rec. Sec, Iny3sn2t
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
~ONs nUbAcs
(Kennebec Journal.)
Failures.

The following failures for the week in Maine
are reported:
A. II. Comfort general store Pitts6ed, is report
ed failed. Liabilities about $1,000; assets, $4,000.
William H. Walker, lumber Portland, is reported
in insolvency.
A. M. Hayes, grocer Lewiston, is reported failed.
Liabilities $4,000; actual assets, $1,000.
Charles 4. Morrill,, tanner, Deering, is reported
failed
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05

A meeting of the New England Gallaudet Asso-
citation of Deaf Mutes was held Saturday afternoon
at Providence, r. l., with j. T. Tllinghast of New
Bedford, Mass presiding, and j. f. Donnelly acting
as secretary. Every New England State was repre-
sented, and it was decided to hold convention
there next August.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
Commissioner Evans nIisrepreseuted.

commissioner Evans says that the statement con-
tanned in dispatch from Louisville to the effect
that he as chairman of the Kentucky Republican
State Convention refused to entertain a motion
made by Representative John d. White to intro
duce resolution to censure him Evans is entirely
without foundation. Evans says that Mr.. White, a
adoption of the report of that committee offered
certain additional resolutions that no point of or
der was made against Them that he (Evans) as
chairman did NOT make the least objection to enter
tanning them, that confusion ensued except that
Mr.. White was Kissed and that motion to lay them
on the table was carried almost unanimously
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05

5000. Shepherd Carey was run over by a
truck and severely injured.
WELLS.
Nineteen persons were baptized by Elder
Mugridge at Ogunqnit last Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
WEATHER INDICATIONS

WASHINGTON, Maya.
The indications for New England are in
creasing cloudiness and rain, winds backing to
southerly and stationary temperature.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 P. MI
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05

The motion to strike out the enacting clause of
the Morrison tariff bill will be made in the House
democratic votes by allowing democrat to offer it
they will agree to the motion being made by DEM
ocrat. Both sides declare that the vote on the
question will be close and each side is confident of
its own success. Republicans are counting on gain
ing as many as 40 democrats and losing or of
their own lumber. Friends of the bill say that the
number of democrats who will vote with the repub
hcans will not be large the latter anticipated
They count on a majority of from to 8.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05

Gentlemen who wish to furnish
themselves with fine shoes can
be sure of getting the best If
they ask their shoe dealer for
Hanan's make. Our goods are
made of the finest material, and
the work is so well put together
that the shoes will wear and
keep the shape. Any foot, slim,
medium, or wide, can be fitted
by a dealer who keeps a full
line of our goods. Our name is
stamped on the sole or woven in
the strap of every shoe.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05
WASHINGTON
Another Rond Call.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The secretary of the
treasury this afternoon issued the 127th call for
bonds, issued under the act of Congress approved
July IL, 1882, and notice is given that the princ-
pal and accrued interest will be paid at the treasury
of the United States on the Goth day of June 1884
and that the interest will cease on that day.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-05

We doubt if ever better timber was put into
q political platform by the Republicans Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-25

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Sher,dan's Cavalry Condition Powders will
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common to horses, cattle. sheep, hogs, and
fowl, besides constantly improving them.
Bewarof the large packs; they are worth
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Thousands die annually from some form
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A timely Of hop
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Semi Annual Statement of the
Bower & Wilkinson Removable
Wagon Top Co.

In accordance with Section g. of Chapter 4s of the
Revised Statutes of Maine.
Amount of existing capital (stock unas-
sessabfe) 100000 90
Amount Of capital paid in 1000
Amount debts due from corporation None
Amount capital invested in real estate None
Amount capital invested in machinery
and fixtures None
Amount OF other personal property (stock
manufactured and unmannfacured) None
Amount debts due corporation ESTIMATED
value) None
Last valuation OF real estate None
Aggregate value Of taxable property as
fixed by assessors None
HENRY BOWER, Treasurer.
State of Massachusetts, County of Suffolk S. Bos.
ton, January ID, 1854.
Personally appeared the above named Henry
Bower, and made oath to the truth Of the foregoing
statement by him signed before me-
49, GEO. T.. SMITH,
seal Notary Public.
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AENNBBEC COUNT E-In Probate, Court held
az Asyhsfa, on fhe second Monday Of December.
1883.
JAMES B. MOORE, Executor of the last win and
~ testament of Elizabeth A. Moore late Of ugusta
IN said County, decased. having presented his first
account ~ executor OF said will for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday Of
January next, in the kennebec Journal 4 pevsun-
per printed in Augusta, that all persons Interested
hiay attend at Probate Court then to be held At
Augusta, and show cause. IL any, why the same
should not be allowed.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWN. keGistef. sv5l
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KENNEBEC CoUNTY-fa Probate Court
az dassssa. on fAe second Monday Of Jaasarv
1854.
DETITfONS having been presented for the dis.
l. charge OF the Executor of the estate Of Levi.
y. Moore, and the Administrators on the estate Of
bisxAerfh A. Moore. both tate of Augusta
OkrEkED. That notice thereof be given three
weeks snecessiyely, prior tc the second Monday Of
feoruary nexi, In the kennebee Journal ne
printed In Augusta. that all persons interested NAV
attend NJ Court Of Probate then to be holden
q Augusta, ans show cause. sny, why the prayer
Of said petition should not Be granted.
EMERY o. BEAN, JudRe
Attest: Howard owKx. Reaast.r 9r4s
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kEENxEEC CoENrr.-Ia PROBATE Cosrf Aeid
= <ssssta. % Tia scSssd &osdas u Jawsary.
1854.
GNpWiN n. BLANCHARD. Execssor Of the las,
CLwi and testament Of John Barns late Of Chelsea,
n said county. decased having presented his nrss
account Executor Of said viii for allowance;
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
veeks successively prior 10 the second Monday of
February next in the kennehec Journal, ncwepaper
printed In Augusta. that all persons interested
nAy attend al Probate Court then TO be held 81
Augusta, and chow cause, IL any Why the same
sAssla not BE- aiiayed. ...v
At4ot: RowARp OWEN. RsGistee. svs'
xIHNRREC CorNTr-Is nrseufe CcsrS, Held a
,xsf.sss. o. tAs seocad xe"<'"s Of Ias~ary.
nris ,. CROSBY. Guardian Of John II. Prescott
~ and Ansca ereeestt Of Benton. in said county,
minors, having psrssnted his first OF guar
0enaAtp q said wards for allowance:
O1nEREp. That notice thereof be eiven three ue<ks
oeess!ssy. prior 10 The secoad Monday Of February
nex1 In the kennebee Journal, 4 newspApef
REi.ee1 n Augusta. that al persoas ia,efcsted
1Ay attend ut . Probate Court then to BE- held
g Augusta, and chow csase. If any, Why the sauee
sAo1A noe be allowed vsvl
Attest HOWARD OWEN. Resistes. vsV4s
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AUGUSTA POST OFFICE.
Winter arrangements.
1SS.3-S4.

Winter arrangements.
1SS3-S4.
Office Hours.
From A. M. to . p. NJ. Sundays excepted
Sundays, open from Is 70 10.5 A. NJ, for Carriers
Money Order Office opens at A. NJ. Closes at
6P.M
Registered Letter Department, opens at A. M.
Stamp Once opens at A. NJ. Closes atsPM.
Arrirai and Departure Of Mails
Portland. Boston and Southern and Western Mails
arrive at 2.ls A. NJ. and 4.04 and 755 z. NJ.
Close ess, at SO. S;so A; NJ, and 1910 Pm
A. f.04 and IS p. NJ.
Lewiston and Auburn and intermediate Offices /;
arrive ais A. NJ, 4o4, and IS Y. M Close at 40
and $50 A. NJ, and 1870 T. M.
Brunswick, Bath, Rockland. Squirrel Island. Ocean
Point, Boothbay. &c, arrive 4.o4 and 7.55 p. NJ.
Bangor, Belfast, Eastern and New Brunswick
arrive y.57 A. NJ. and 1918 z. NJ. Close at g. As
skowhegan. waiervile and connecting routes
loP.M M.
mail will be forwarded on Jewet,'s train leaving
for the West at 245 Z. NJ Separate pouches will be
made up for Portland, Boston, and Tor connecting
trains on the Boston. Springfield and New York
route The mails for Boston by this train will not
be delivered any sooner than by the night Pullman
they arriving at too late hour for delivery; but
mails for New fork. south and West will be forward
STAGE Mails
Searsmont and intermediate Offices arrive Daily
6P. Nj. Close at S A. NJ.
Belfast and intermediate Offices arrive daily (Suu
day excepted at $50 A. N. Close 3.45P PM
Wadoboro and intermediate Offices inciuding
windsor, arrive daily Sundays excepted a; 2. NJ
Close $50 A. VI.
Litchield and intermediate Offices arrive daily ex
cept sundays, at $50 A. NJ. Closes 345 p NJ
Winthrop arrives daily Sundays sxcepted) 6P. NJ
Closes A. NJ.
Manchester. Resdfeld. Kent's HIN, Faye,,e.
MI vernon, West Mt. Vernon and North
Vienna daily texcept Sundays arrives IL NJ Closes
Pm.
Belgrade. W. wa,erville. Somerset R. r. and con
Meeting routes arrive daily Sundays exceptedl at
1870. Close at lis.
Weeks Mill. and W. Windsor arrive daily (except
National Military Home Togus. arrives 80 A. NJ.
and II z. NJ. Closes A. II. and a.45 z. NJ
Carriers deliveries made daily fSun.
days and legal Holidays excepted in the
business portion Of the city. at go and
10 A. N. and and s p NJ Deliveries are made
to all parts Of the city within the delivery limits
q, 80 A. N. and 4 Pm.
Collections from the street boxes are made of
week days A. follows The boxes on Water, state,
winthrop, Bridge, Green, Grove, corner of Chape.
and Court streets, Maine Central r. r. station East
End kennebec Bridge, and at corner of Bangor and
Cony streets are collected at A. M, 20 and Pm
All other boxes arr collected q; A. VI. and p NJ
SUNDAYS and legal Holidays, collections are made
a;6P.M.
Ali Letters delivered free by carriers when sd
dressed TO the street and number. People should
inform their correspondents Of above and have their
etiers addressed accordingly.
Any irregularities in the Carriers Deparfmeu.
shoaid be reported to the ofhce
}. II. MANLEY. p. NJ.
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