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motion of Captain Shaw and seconded by
Mr. Ray, the nomination was made unani-
| NOUS
COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Capt. Shaw, in behalf of the whole coun-
ty, spoke highly of the way County Attorney
Seiders had conducted the business of the
office the past year, and he renominated
George NJ. Seiders and John B. Berry of
Bridgton seconded him He was unani-
mously renominated.
CLERK OF COURTS.
Mr.. Ray said he withdrew the name Of
Mr.. bennett for Clerk of Courts, and he
moved the nomination of Benjamin G. Stone
of Bridgton by acclamation.
In the early part of the convention Mr..
Ray stated that he was authorized to with
draw Mr.. Dennett's name, and moved to
nominate by acclamation then, but the chair
man decided that it wouldbe proper to intro
duce the matter at its proper place in the
call for the convention.
COUNTY TREASURER.
Hon. H. B. Cleaves, referring to the action
of the Democratic party in turning out old
soldiers from office and vetoing PENSIONS
spoke of the action of Republican conven-
tions in honoring them in their action today,
and he moved by acclamation the renomina-
ton of that gallant soldier, ]. NJ. Webb of
Westbrook The Republican party redeems
its promises to old soldiers, although the
Democrats say "No soldier need apply" Mr..
Webb was unanimously ren0minated.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Col. Mllett of Gorham presented the name
of Joseph B. Hammond of New Gloucester
for County Commissioner from the eastern
district. The town, said he, was overshadow-
ed by the Democratic town of Gray. Mr..
Hammond is one of the best farmers Of New
Gloucester and an old soldier.
Mr.. Jose of Portland urged the renomina-
| ton iof Hon. w. l.. Prince of Cumberland.
| Mr.. Redlon of Portland seconded the nomi-
nation.
Mr. Chase of Portland offered the name of
| Augustus B. Brown of Portland in order to
| fill the place if any of the old men should
| die. Then the tax paid by Portland entitled
| her to representation in this office.
Mr. Gleason of Bridgton moved commit
| tee of three to count ballots, and c. Mitchell
| of North Yarmouth, Mr.. Gleason of Bridg-
| ton, and S. H. Brown of Portland were ap-
| pointed.
Mr. Pinkham of Harpswell presented the
name of David Pennell of Harpswell, a SOL
| dier and respected citizen. Gen. Mattocks
| seconded the nomination.
Mr. Farnsworth of Bridgton reminded the
| delegates of an established rule in the
| county that the office has been one-term
| office. Previously to the change in the law
o, offort was made to make il n second term
| office and the convention then set their faces
| against breaking the rule, and while he re-
| spected Mr.. Prince and considered him an
excellent officer, he wanted to remind the
convention of the rule.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. E. Duncan Sniffin, advertising agent
of New York City, arrived at Old Orchard
yesterday
The following were among the guests at
the Falmouth Hotel last evening: F. Holli-
ner and family, Minneapolis, Mimi; Geo. F.
Paine. Providence, r. l.; r. E. Brayley, wife
and two children, Montreal; VIM. A. KIM
ball, st. John, n b.. D. E. Paulin and fam
lily, Lincoln, Neb.; Geo. G. Bailey, Chicago,
H.; Elliott Shaw, Denver, Col S. W. Wy
man, Augusta: j. Fl. Beal, Jersey City;
Jno. NJ. Butler and family. Indiana.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds: ,f.,,..<
Portland-Preble Tucker 10 Mary W. Dame
land, So
Horace P. Storer to Lucy d. Davis, land, 81 and
other consideration.
Westbrook-Abbie NJ. Small to Eugene Tronso
land, SIPS.
Gray.-Stephen Small to Albert j. Small, land,
5000.
Stephen Small 10 Albert J. Small, land, So 1000
Freeport-Henchman s. Dennison to Daniel F
DenniSon, land, 81 and other consideration.
Pownal-Edmund B. Mallett to Clara H. Nal
lett, land, 81 and other consideration.
Casco-Russel E. Chute to George A. Chute,
land, $3.50.
Robinson land S170.
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James Iolman. n.........,...........33
William M. Cook, ok,...................26
and there was no choice.
FOURTH BALLOT.
Whole number of votes. es.......94
Necessary to a choice ce...................48
James H. Tolman had.
David L. Chaplin. n.....................30
William M. Cook 0k.....................20
and there was no choice.
FIFTH BALLOT.
Mr.. Cooks name was withdrawn in favor
of Mr. Tolman.
Whole number Of votes. es..................74
Necessary to choice ce....................38
James FL Tolman had ..............61
David l. Chaplin. n.....................12
Wllllam M. COOK ok..................... L
and Mr.. Tolman was nominated.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
On motion of Mr. Ray committee ON res
olutions was appointed consisting of Capt.
H. II. Shaw of Portland, Col. H. r. Millett
of Gorham and George D. Parks of Bruins
wick. They reported the following resolu-
tions, which were heartily adopted
Resolved, That the Republicans of Cumberland
County in convention assembled heartily approve
and reaffirm the platform adopted at the Lewiston
convention this year as true expression of Re
ReSolued, That we confidently present to the
electors of Cumberland county the nominees OF
this convention as men worthy in all respects OF
their suffrage.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
The following were appointed a county
committee;
C. Y. Lord of Naples, A. B. Brown Of
Portland, S. d. Plummer of Scarboro, B. S.
Skillin of Otisfeld; d. D. Chenery of Deer
ing; E. j. Stubbs of Yarmouth; 0. t. Des-
'peatlx of Brunswick, Isaac w. Dyer of Bald
win and David N. Merrill of New Gloucester
They were elected with power to fill va
cancies.
CONCLUSION.
The convention was not adjourned until
$40 p. m. 1t was not only very large gath
ering, drawing large numbers Of spectators
but while the contest over several of the off
ces was protracted, everything was done in
the best spirit. Mr.. Cox made model chair
man and it is due to his clear, sonorous voice
and his perfect knowledge of parliamentary
proceedings that there was not hitch in the
doings of the day.
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MARRIAGES.

In Cornish, July 81, W. Berry of Hiram and
Mrs Clara Abbott of Baldwin.
In Cornish, July 81, Rev. Justus ErSklne Oh
Meredith, N H., and Miss Hattie b. Rand OF
Cornish.
burn and Miss Clara A. Keen of Oxford.
In Auburn. July 81, ForestC Berry and Miss
Angie A. Roberts.
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CAMPAIGN PRESS.

For the purpose of furtherng the good cause in
the coming political campaign, the publishers of
the PRESS propose to issue their Weekly and
Daily Editions at the following extraordinarily
low rates, barely covering the cost of material
md postage,
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$1,000 cIYEN AWAY

AT Morrison 4 Co.'s New Jewelry store.
Every customer has chance to secure q valuable
present. MORRISON s. Co, Watehmakers anu
ry Silver and Plated Ware. New Goods, Latest
STYLES, Lowest Prices Watches and JewelTy
carefully repaired. Watches Cleaned, Sl.VOi
Main SPRINGS al 90; Case Springs, 50c.; Watch
CRYSTALS Zoe J05 Congress ST, under e.. A,
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Portland Yacht Club.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Portland Yacht Club, held last evening" ii
was voted to give reception to the Hull
Yacht Club next Saturday evening. The
club will arrive in this city Friday afternoon
1t is hoped large number of members of the
P. Y. C. will be present.
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EntertaInment at the ottawa.

A military drill by the Fraternity Primary
Cadets, followed by concert ard Dance will
be given at the Ottawa House, Friday even
ing, Aug. 9th, in aid of a ! ary for the
boys.
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Elisha N. JORDAN nau. ............. ~
Isaiah s. Webb. 93
and Mr.. Webb was nominated amidst loud
applause which was intensified when Mr..
Jordan came forward and moved the nomin-
alton by made unanimous.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
On motion of Mr. Cleaves for a committee
to receive and count votes E. r. Staples OF
Bridgton, S. D. Plummer of Scarboro, and
G. A. Strout of Portland were appointed.
Capt. Shaw of Portland wished to nomin-
ate a man who had been Register of Deeds
for one term, twenty-five years ago, a COM
petent man, dyed in the wool Republican
and man who didn't sour when he failed to
get an office. He nominated Augustus f..
Gerrish of Portland. Mr.. E. p. Chase of
Portland seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Chenery of Deering presented the
name, at the request Of a large caucus in
Deering, of a sterling Republican, capable
honest man. He gave his war record, and
nominated Storer S. Knight of Deering
Mr.. Turner of Portland seconded the nom
inaton in strong terms.
Mr.. Ray of Westbrook believed in letting
incumbents remain in Office when they were
as good as the present and he renominated
Leander E. Cram of Baldwin, and Mr..
Murch of Baldwin seconded the nomination,
The convention proceeded to ballot with
the following result:
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Billings, Simon, of Oxford, Westerly
part of Boney meadow, bounded as
follows On the South by land of Ed
ma SAWYER, Northeast by Oxford
town line Northwest and West by
land of j. G. Skillings, supposed TO
contain two acres more or leSS...S 0O . .oU
Also piece of meadow land known
as the Gorhan and Rowe meadow,
containing four acres more or less: 20 80
Chaplin, Benjamin, of Harrison, land
Westerly part of town OF Otlsheld,
near Crooked liver, containing Jwei- ---ss'A
ty acres more or less ................ rs 80
Gage William, of Mass, meadow land
near the road from Spurr's Corner to
Edes Falls, containing ten acres
Holden, Jessie F.. Windham, lot, No.
acres more Or Iess: ] 600 600 9,2o 92o
Lot No. 73, first division, 100 acres 500 600
Plummer Mark, of Raymond land rear
the Coon road formerly owned by
Chas f. Wight, containing 10 acres
more or less. SS.......................... 1OU 1zO /
Perry & Pulsifer, lot of land near
Briggs Corner formerly owned by
Daniel Scribner, containing, 10
acres more or less. 100 1.2O
Thurston, Abel NJ, of Harrison, land
known as the Patch lot, containing
nifty acres. ...........-.-............. 81 .oO
Also piece of land known as the
NJ. p. Sawyer lot, containing So
acres more or less SS................ -. 1873 1.6O
CHAS. F. HANCOCK,
Treasurer of the Town of Otisfield
August 2, 1886. W3W31
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SEVEN PERSONS DROWNED.

The Sad Ending of a Pleasure Ex-
cursion.
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The Oft Told Story

OF the peculiar medicinal merits of Hoods Sarsa.
parila is fully confirmed by the voluntary testi-
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pIishes cures where other preparations entirely
fail. Peculiar in the unequalled good name 1t has
abroad peculiar in the phenominal sales it has
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md no choice.

anu IIU CIIUICt.
At the close of the second ballot Mr..
Roberts of Brunswick withdrew the name
of Oren Despeaux, and said Brunswick
would go for Webb. Then Gen. Mattocks
followed and withdrew Sargents name, say
ing he should vote for Webb although he
didn't know how the rest of the delegates
would go. And. to cap the climax Col Mil
lett withdrew the name of Lewis Mcclellan
and pledged Gorham for Webb. The third
and last ballot was then taken amidst great
excitement with the following result;
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The Maine State Press,

Weekly, will be furnished, beginning with the
number issued next after the receipt OF the order
in each case, and closing with the issue Septem-
Ser 10th, containing report of the Maine cleo
kiOn.
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NOn-Resident Taxes i'm the Town
of OtisfeId, in the County
of Cumberland, for the year
Eighteen Hundred and Eighty
Five:
JHE following list of taxes on real estate OF non
resident owners in the town OF Otlsheld,
for the year eighteen hundred and ,eghty-tive,
in bills committed to Stephen d; Jillson, eolee-
tor of said town. on the eighth day of August,
eighteen hundred and eighty-fve has been re-
turned to me by him as remaining unpaid on tne
eighth day of May, eighteen hundred and
remain unpaid, and notice is hereby given that il
said taxes and interest and charges are not PAID
into the treasury of the said town within eighteen
months from the date of the commitment OF the
said bills so much Of the real estate taxed as viii
be esufficent to pay the amount que tneIeior III.
notice be sold at public auction, at the store OF
Chas. F. Hancock, in said Town, on the first day
of March, 1887, at O'Clock p. m.
Name of nonresident
owners or unknown. VALUE. TAN.
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The Press will contain complete political news
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NEW .ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY.

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Hoods sarsapariIIa

is the most popular and successful medicine be-
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so much benefit that L am very grateful, and l
am always glad to speak good word for Hood
Sarsanarilla.n Mrs. j. S. SNYDER, Pottsville, Pa.
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and S. S. Knight was nominated, and on
motion of Captain Shaw and seconded by
Mr.. Ray, the nomination was made unani-
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PurIfies the Blood.

Henry Biggs, Campbell Street. Kansas City, had
scrofulous sores all over his body for 15 years.
Hoods Sarsaparilla completely cured him.
Wallace Buck, of North Bloomfield, N. Y, suffer
ed eleven years with a terrible varicose ulcer on
his leg so bad that he had to give up business. He
was cured of the ulcer, and also of catarrh, by
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UHAS. F. HANCOCK,
Treasurer of the Town of Otisield.
August 2, 1886. W3W31
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Cars will connect with all inward trains except
ing the Night Pullman.
fe2Sdtf E. A. NEWMAN, Gen1 Manager.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-10
The Next Senate.

The Philadelphia Press Of yesterday has
this comment on the political complexion
OF the Senate after the expiration OF the
Forty.ninth Congress:
Should 1t prove true, as now Gems possible
that the Democrats have captured the stato
legislatures OF New Jersey Indiana, aud Cali.
fornia, the Republican majority in the Senate
Of the next Congress will be cduced 70 tho
dangerously small margin of two one these
two will be Riddleberger, of Nirginia-a very
uncertain quantity-and the other may be Van
Wyck, Of Nebraska as that gentleman received
large popular vote of Endorsement in last
weeks election. II is question whether
Democratic Senate would not b. preferable to
one in which Van Wyok and Riddleberger hold
the balance of power.
1t would undoubtedly he preferable to
hold the Senate by broader margin, but
we think injustice is done to both Mr.. Rid
dleberger and Mr. Van Wyck by the init
nation that they may turn out 10 be enc
mics in the Republican camp. Independent
they undoubtedly are, as relates to all ques-
tions which do not involve distinctly Re-
publican principles. Most OF the bills
brought before either branch Of Congress
are non partisan, and senator or repre-
sentative may vote on either side without
disloyalty to his party. But neither the
senator from Virginia nor the senltor from
Nebraska has ever given occlsion for q
serious doubt Of his devotion to Republican
principles aud his desire for their ascen.
Gancy.
Nothing is to be gaIned-aud something
may be lost--by making war on any of the
senators who are counted us Republicans.
1t is true that, II California, New Jersey,
and Indiana are gone, Messrs. Van Wyck
and Riddeberger will "hold the balance OF
power" But the same may he said Of Sen.
ators Sherman and Evarts, OF Senators Ed
munds and Allison, or of any other two on
the Republican side.
The true Republican policy will be found
in giving heed to the ancient maxim, "llard
words butter no pNrsuips." Let us try to
make the Republican home so pleasant that
no members of the household shall desire
to so elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-10
RAILWAY NOTES.

Judge Hughes, of the United States district
court at MOI folk, Va, yesterday appointed u
receiver for the Virginia Beach Railroad and
Improvement Company.
A. Il. Pharo, president of the Tuckerton
Railroad Company, and n large owner OF sea.
shore and timber land, dropped dead at his
residence ut TuCkcrton, n. j., yesterday OF
apoplexy. He was 70 years Of age.
Since oct. 1,l0O miles OF railroad have been
projected. Next year will be the most active
railroad year. Bridge iron was called for last
week in 1000 ton lots. The trunk lines have
orders out for 5000 cars Mills supplying rail.
road material have more than they can do.
The ST. Paul Union Stock Yards Company,
controlling an extensive system, has com
pleted arrangements for direct shipment from
the northwest TO Europe of cattle, grain, aud
other freights by refrigerator, or improved
cars and last trains to Staten Island, where
transfer aboard ship will be made far more
chcnply and eXpedttiOusly than under the
present systems
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-10
W I5s,TERN GRASSES.


CT the Country.
Dr. George Vasey, botanist OF the agri-
cultural department, in his report to Com.
missioner Colman OF ian Investigation OF
the grasses Of the arid districts of Kansas,
Nebraska, aud Colorado says:
1t is impossible to realize the full capacity Of
these districts under the ranch system, This
cun only be accomplished by limiting the cX-
tent of the range and the size of the herds, SO
that they can be properly cared for astO water,
shelter, aud winter feed and this would re-
quire the cultivation Of Il part of the land. The
question OF water supply on the high landSwll
IN time be successfully solved, 50 that every
fertile acre can be beuCfcially employed. Aul
with these conditions fulfilled the supporting
capacity Ot the country can be easily doubled
and quudruplCd
Sufficient time has not ELAPSED to determine
what viii be the ultimate success OF general
agriculture IN this section, hut there can he no
doubt that the country is enliuently alaplei u
pastoral uses, and the settlers who are now
filling up the country would do well TO direct
their efforts to stock raising aud to dairy in-
tCrests.
The inquiry will naturally arise In thought.
ful minds, cannot the grazing capacity OF this
region be increased by substituting more pro-
ductiye grasses, those which will not only on
dure the aridity of the climate, but also clothe
the ground more completely, aud furnish
more abundant growth? There eau b. no
doubt as to the high nutrltive value OF the
grammH and buffalo grasses, hut the yield Is so
light as TO require large area for cdltlc 70
range over 10 Obtain support, There can be no
improyement in this respect without cultiva-
tion of the soil.
No sooner is the ground plowcd, md corn,
sorghum, or millet planted, then crop mquy
times as heavy as that of the native soil ls at
once produced. But II Is reasonable to oOn.
clude that nature will be rs ready to help in
the production of perennial grasses aS she is in
the annual ones. But there Is n considerable
number of grasses native to this district which
are much more thrifty and productive than
| the grGmma and buffalo, ana II they worh 81
| lcctcd and SOwn upOn the properly prepared
| land there can be no doubt that great i'm
provemcnt IN the grass production woll1 b.
Effected.
There can be little doubt that onc.hatf ol
that quantity Is capable Of sustaining under
proper management. with provision for winter
food ard shelter, at least ffty head Of cattle to
the sQusre mile, or 3,OO1,0JO cattle on the en-.
tire tract Aud can we not expect that tho
time is advancing when we shall see all this
vast area so improved rs TO fully realize this
estimate not only for the limited area above
mentioned but for many other sections OF
what are now called the arid lands?
have spoken above of the government
reservation of Fort Wallace, and | am induced
to recommend the utilization of this property
for the purpose OF an experimental station.
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PERSONALITIES.

Hon. JAMES G BLAtSE is in h ,st0n.
PmNcE NAPOLEON is Off for Europe.
JonN BRIGnT is rocuperatlng in Wales.
SENATOR LOGAN has reached the city.
SENATOR JouN SHERMAN of Ohio, is in New
York.
GEN. BurrERFiELD aud his bride arc hon,
from England.
MRs. JUDGE pAscuiL ana daughter have re.
turned from Paris.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN s. BARBOUR has re-
turned from Europe
President BARTLETT, Of Dartmouth, denies
the rumur that he is soon to resign.
TIn late W. II. Vanderbilt len money for the
building Of a sailors chapel In New York.
Mir. II. S. HARREm has resigned his po7-
tlon in the pension office and gone to Kansas
to practice law.
LEVI +. MoRroS paid $4,000 for the estate of
Hon. William Kelly, at Rhinobeck, n. Y, con-
sisiing Of 0l2 acres.
Mr.. AND Mrs, Henry WArrERsoS have ar
rived in New York city from lTavre on the
steamer lie Bourgogue.
FLnRInGE r. GERRY Is the first New Yorker
out.with fur cap. It has n glazed peak an |
was designed IN British North America in
1907.
GEN. A. p. HILL, one Of Lees ablest officers,
lies in grave over which, 1t is said, the
school boys play, and the cows hasten to the
bovine councils.
TUE PHILADELPHIA Times says that Miss Win.
ME Davis is to visit Washington this winter,
and will be presented at the white house by
Secretary Lamar.
PROF. WILLIAM Henry PECK, the story
writer, has on Merrtts island IN Indian river,
Fla, an orange grove, pineapple patch, n
yecht, and n sea beach.
Mn. ROBERT V. FEnGusoN, tho well.known
COMEDIAN is with the Charles A. Gardner
Company at Hnrris's Bilou Opera House, and
divides the honors with the star.
EX.CoEGREssNAN FRANK UuRD has been
the Democratic candidate for Congress in tho
Toledo distrioIieight successive times AMI has
been elected but three Of that number.
"MARK TwArS" will read Nov. H. before the
Military Service Institution of the Unitci
States, ut Governors Island, n paper entitled
"Somo War Experiences ofa Connecticut Yau.
kce at King Arthur's Court"
"Ex-SENAroR ROSCOE CoSKLGNG" says the
Boston Trdroicr, is attracting many people tc
the United States circuit court in this city who
wish to see the man who has been SO famou;
for the pas twenty years"
EX-SENATOR b. X. BRUCE, of Mississippi
has just returned from successful lecturinl
tour in Iowa. He left this morning for Wes
| Chester, where he Will lecture tonight before
the Teachers Institute of Chester county, Pa