-''v-''.'' -,utyi'"v: 5 II II Sfi IV i CITY .AJND COUNTRY. Thursday, July 1. "NOTQTnLTY." The case of Arthur Cox, indicted Tor trying to smother his wife with chloroform, was continued to-day, and arguments of counsel were continued until 2 p. M., at which hour Judge Bonham charged the Jury at length. The Jury then retired, and after being absent about ten minutes brought back their verdict of "Not Guilty." A large crowd had attended the trial and -waited for tbo verdict, which was received with great applause, so ranch that Judge Bonham felt obliged to frown down the Joy ous demonstrations. Ubel.Buit Decided Important Verdict. We have been shown, by Hon. H. H. Gll 4ry, the following telegram received soon af ter dinner: "Verdict for Dolph for one dollar. Jury .ten for defendant. Compromised on one dol lar. W. H. Watkinds." Considering the character of the evidence -as published, and the thorough way in which -defendant's testimony was impeached, we .must say the verdict is very remarkable. We are much obliged to Mr. Q. for the iufor ,matlou, which will be of interest to our readers. Probable Suicide. We learn from " Doc " Gtbsou, of Aums vllle, that William Darby, son of Perry Darby of that vicinity, was found dead in the vicinity ot his home, under circumstanc es which left no doubt that ha had committ ed suicide. He has been in the Insane Asylum but of late appeared all right. We .caunoi learn iuriner particulars. Graduating Exercises. The Hall at the Academy of the Sacred Heart was crowded this afternoon, with a i-elect and appreciative audience that paid de lightful attention to the varied and interest ing exercises. We are unable to ronder any report of the same because our columns are closed for the day before they are completed. These exercises are always worthy of atten and gotten up with the utmost care. They afford conclusive proof of the admirable training at the Institution. Off Suddenly. Miss Ellen J. Chambeiliu received a letter yesterday which determined her to make a visit to San Francisco, and she got ready In sudden haste and left on this morning's early train for Portland, In com pany with her friends, other ladles of whom we have made mention as Intending to leave to-day. If they have pleasant weather and good health our lady friends, to-wlt: Misses Mamie Adams, Maria Smith, Lizzie Jordan, Emma Brown, Mattle Powell and Ellen Ohamberlln, will have a merry time on the John L. Stephens, and Salem will be charm ingly represented. Let us hope they won't be sea sick. About Costs. The question of who pays the costs or the Dolph-Watkinds libel suit Is agitating our citizens, ao we explain that the law Is that a Judgment for 50, In such a case, carries all the costs with It, and where a verdict for a smaller amount Is given it carries with It the same amount of the ver dict. So Watkinds pays all the costs on his aide and to Dolph one dollar damages and the same amount for costs. If Dolph had got no verdict for damages all the costs would have fallen on him. Died. Wednesday morning the 30th of lane, at nine o'clock, altera lingering illness, Mrs. Mary J. Munkers, eldest daughter of John Ford, Esq., of this city, and wife of Mr. James M. Munkers, aged 29 years 2 months and 11 days. The funeral wll take place to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of James Munkers on the Aumsville road about three miles southwest of the city. Friends of the family are invit ed to attend. Stealing Saw Loos. One of the hands logging on the Santiam for the Capital Lum ber Company was brought down this morn ing charged with stealing saw logs, probably being some complication arising from their logs becoming mixed with other people's. He was balled by the company and wentabouthis business. Stealing saw logs is equal, almost, .to stealing a hot cook stove. TnE Minto Pass. We learn from Frank Cooper that as neon as Court adjourns he will accompany a small party, of which Judge Bonham and Wm. Delany will be companions, to go over the Mlnto pass route through the Cascade mountains. They will take along scientific instruments to determine the altitude of various points on the route. A Candidate. Our young friend Jake Wortman has been down to Portland to learn from Senator Mitchell what the chance may be for his receiving the appointment be is desirous of obtaining, as naval cadet at Annapolis. Through Senator Mitchell his . application has been forwarded to Washing ton. Election of Officers. The following .officers of ChemekelaLodgo No. 1,1. O, O. F., were elected Wednesday evening, for the .ensuing term: Ed. Hlrsch, N. G., A. C. Brav. V. G.i Wm. Herren, R. 8.; J. G. Wright, Treasurer. That handsome blue flag, with a snake shaped white figure in it,on top or our build ing, means that the steamer Is in. Please not mistake it to mean that the steamer has just gone out. We are proud of that beauti ful signal flag. We regret to learn that the little son of Mr. K. L. Hibbard, County Assessor, lies very ill and recovery Is doubtful. He Is unable to complete the wortcof assessing as he ex pected, being required at the sick bed. Died-Id this oity, last evening, a. little daughter of Mr. F. Levy, 0 months of age. She hail bad the measles and when recover ing took cold and died of pneumonitis. Robbed. A few days since, while the fam ily of Mr. R. Pigg, near Eola, were absent, their house was robbed of nine dollars coin, belonging to a hired man. Nothing else was taken. Off. Mayor Wright, J. Henry Haas, aud P. P. Watt started this morning to revisit the mines they are Interested in on the Little Fork of the Santiam, where they left one or more prospectors at work two weeks ago. Indian Agent P. B. Slnnot is over from Grand Ronde Agency to attend the exercises at the Academy of Sacred Heart, which take place to-day. He has a daughter, a scholar at tbo institution. 'Several weeks ago a girl named Ernestine Kock, a steerage passenger on the Oriflamme, was injured by the falling upon ber of a pile of cans, for which the steamer was libelled in the U. S. District Court, and this morning Judge Desdy gavo the libellant damages In $1,000 currency The Bulletin gives full particulars of the graduating exercises at the Portland Acade my of the Sacred Heart which took place yes terday. Miss Julia Klcnardson ana Miss Mary T. Hicky were the graduates. Senator Mitchell was present and addressed the school. Friday, July 2. Acquitted. P. D. Palmer was acquitted last night by the Jury in his case, of the charge of having committed assault at night, a week or so ago, on Mrs. Lewellen. There was not a particle of positive evidence against him. Mrs. Lewelltug claimed to recognize Palmer as the man aud was very clear in her evidence under cross-examination, but she was Interviewed Immediately after the as sault by Norton of the Statesman, and with tbo wholo mitter fresh in her mind assured him that she could not Identify any person and did not know who did It. She gave a general description, and said the man wore no vest, but otherwise could not be definite. Several bore similar evidence as to her state ments at that time. She claims to have after wards seen Palmer on the street and recog nised him. He proved his whereabout in tbo evening and the watchman of the Che maketa swore that he went to his room at half-past eleven and did not come down stairs again that night. To Leave Us Salem is every day grow ing more and more quiet, and every day we hear of small parties leaving to spend the Summer elsewhere. The latest party Is com posed of Miss Mollie Smith, daughter of our popular Hotel Landlord, Miss Fannie Wal ker, the accomplished sister of Clalborn Walker, the ever popular baseball Umpire, Mr. W. B. Walker, Mr. C. M. Walker, the well known friend of Prof. Powell's and M. Flake, the well known cattle man. They will all leave on the 1:30 train. The young ladles will stop at The Dalles, where Miss Mollie Smith has a sister living, Mrs. Louise Beall. Clayborne and the rest of the party will go on to the Klickitat, where they have an extensive ranch. The younger members of the party will be greatly missed In the so cl 1 cirelea of this city. Special Train. We learn from Green wall, the business manager of the Llngards, that a special train will leave Albany this evening at 0:30 i. m., and arrive at Salem in time to attend the LIngard performance,and a train will leave here at the close of the per formance and return to Albany. Also a train will leave here after the theater to take the Llngards back to Portland, and they will go down the Columbia to-morrow mornlntc to Join the John L. Stephens at Astoria. Others aesiring to go aown to rorciana at mat late hour can Improve the opportunity. Bishop Peck's Appointments. The fol lowing list of the appointments of Bishop Peck Is published in the Pacific Christian Advocate: Portland, July 4th; Salem, 7th; Junction City, 9th; Eugene City, 11th; Hills boro, 13th; Forest Grove,15tb; McMlnnville, 18th; Vancouver, 23th; Dalles, Conference Sunday, August 1st; Albany, 8th; Salem, session Oregon Conference, lltb; Salem,Con ference Sunday, 15th; first steamer after close of Conference for California. Attempt at Robbery. Mr. Harold Crane, an Immigrant who Is lately from the States, informs us that while in Jefferson yesterday an Individual unknown to him, or any one else at that place, made quite a number of attempts at robbing him, by brushing past him at the same time feeltug of his pockets. He had no arms with him at the time. He tuluks the man was au expert from the way ho went at it. Watch him aud pass this around. The Enterprise says that Mr. A. C. Ed munds has formed a company for putting up a Plummer fruit-dryer In that city, and is now in Portland negotiating with the propri etors, and If they will secure their guarantee we are assured that an apparatus will be In operation in Oregon City in ninety days. This Is good news for fruit growers, as the competition will secure them good prices for their surplus fruit. The Exercises at Sisters School. In every respect the closing exercises at Sisters School were a success and fully maintained the high standing of the Academy. The graduates were Miss Alice Dunn and Miss Maria D'Arcy. The muslo was excellent. Archbishop Blanchet, Vicar Ueuerals Firms and Delorme aud other clerity of the churob were present. Not So. A rumor prevailed through town this morning that three convicts had escaped, but it proved unreliable. A few days ago a boy from Yamhill, treated as a trusty, when out on some account improved the opportu nity to clip over to that region nnd visit hU friends, but wa9 found by Charles Bowie and others and brought back again. That was all the foundation for the report. Our signal (lag with the snake emblem is not a copperhead but is something of a rat tle snake. Tbo "S" shape slgual simply means that "something's up" the flag for Instauce. Arrangements are made that the steamer shall anchor In tbo Columbia, oppo site Martin's bluffs until word is receUed that our flag is up, then the steamer comes up.. The Enterprise says that the Oregon City Woolen Company are pushing their building for the wool-pickers to a rapid completion and will have It ready by the time the new pickers arrive. The new building, while it will not be fire-proof, will be less liable to lire than formerly, and steam pipes will be arranged so as to extinguish fire. Instantly. Nominated. Last evening, Capital Engine Company No. 1 nominated Joseph A. Baker for the position of Assistant Engineer of the Salem Fire Department. The election takes place next Monday, the 5th Inst. There Is but one ticket in the field, that we bear of, Eph Olinger of No. 2 for Chief and Joseph A. Baker of No. 1 for Assistant. Centennial Commission.- -The Centennial Board of this State adfourned to meet yester day, but the only member who was thought ful enough to remember the fact and be pres ent, was Hon. M. Wllklns, of Lane county, who made the Journey for that express pur pose. Miss Ellen Chamberlain goes to Oakland, California, to visit her friend Miss Carrie P. Swain, long time resident in South Salem. The family of Capt. Swain left here two years ago. It will be a very delightful summer trip for her and her coming will be a great pleasure to her Oakland friends. Capt. Wm. Tichenor, of Port Orford, who used to figure largely in Democrat counsels a dozen years or more ago, is at the Chemek eta. He has business before the State Land Board. The work of putting the roof on the Far mers' Warehouse at this point will probably commence about the latter partof next week. California Democratic Convention. The result of the Democratic State Con vention in California has been the following nominations: For Governor, Wm. Irvln of Yreka; Lieutenant Governor, James A. John son, Tuolumne; Secretary of State, Thomas Beck, Santa Cruz; Controller, J. W. Mande ville, Tuolumne; Treasurer, J. F. Estudlllls, Almeda. The Independent Congressional Conven tion for the First District met July 1st and nominated John F. Swift for Congress against the strong opposition or a portion or the convention. During the recess or the State convention the Congressional Convention or the Third District held a meeting, and nominated Hen ry Larkln, or Eldorado, for Congressman, and George E. Williams, or Eldorado, District Judge for Eldorado, Amador and Calaveras. PASSENGER LIST. The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer J. L. Stephens sailed from Portland for San Francisco at noon to-day with the following passengers : S L Marsh, Gen Howard, J Faxon 3 daughters, A Shlvaa, Mrs W L Halsey, P E Saradls, Miss Bachelder, Col R N Bachelder, Miss M E Gibson, Jos Meyer, Mrs J Sullivan, Mrs W G Gilbert, E Martin A son, Miss Marie S Smith, Miss E Chamberlain, Miss Mattle Powell, 10 in steerage. B F Humphreys, Capt Sladen, D J MoPeek, Thomas Fatrfowl, Miss J Roberts, Wm Hall. Miss Harding & sister, M Stout, Miss A Cranston, Gen Baum, Mrs Kline, M M Hart A wife, Mrs B F Brown 6 ohn, Miss Mary M. Adams, Miss Lizzie Jordan, Wells, Fargo A Co's Messenger, Monday, July S. Filed. Articles of Incorporation or Rook Island Storage Company were filed in the Secretary's office an the 3d Inst. Incorpora tors J. W. OfBeld, F. W. Vaughn, E. G. Noyer. Object Acquiring by gift or other wise or real estate and personal property and the holding, using, selling and dispos ing of and conveying the same, building or store or warehouses, wharves and landings, storing, shipping, buying and Belling all kinds (or grain, merchandise, and doing a general commission business, etc. Principal office At Company's Warehouse. Capital stock $2,000, In ten dollar shares. From Eugene. The steamer Ohio came down from Eugene yesterday with 1,300 sacks of wheat for Salem Mills, 140 bales of wool and lots of butter and eggs. She dis charged the wheat here and has taken on eighty tons or flour for Portland. The Ohio has made a trip to Eugene at lower stage or water than any steamer went there on before. This is her last trip for the present to the up per river, as freight does not offer. Sellino Liquor to Indians. O. A.Brown to-day took down a man charged with sell ing liquor to Indians, who was arrested last Saturday by officer John Mlnto. No name is given. He has a family or five children and a wife at Portland. He Is an immigrant, and bought the liquor in Salem and gave It to the Indians In the long bridge at the north end of Commercial street. Election of Chief Engineer. To-day is the annual election of Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer. The election Is a quiet one. There is one ticket in the field, com posed ot E. S. Olinger, of Tiger No. 2, for Chief Engineer, and Joseph A. Baker, of Capital, Assistant Euglneer. Both men are sure of election, so they do no button-holing. THAT CHAMPION BAT. The Salom Nine Victorious. The game of baseball bstween the picked Nlue of Salem and the picked Nine of Port laud, played at Oregon City this afternoon, for the Champion Bat of the State, was wou by the Salmn Nlue. Tho bat was presented by the citizens of Oregon City, and is valued at S'JO. It Is to belong to the host club lu the State, and always to be open for competition. Our boys having won It so easy this time, there Is but little danger of their losing it, for some time at least. Tho game stood 31 to 10, In favor of Salom Nlue. Throe time three, and a tlgor. NINETY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY. HOW THE DAY WAS OBSERVED IN SALEM. Saturday morning came and gave promise of an unusually warm day, but our ears were not saluted with the roar of the cannon or with the sharp report of the fire-crackers; but flags were flung to the bree.o from the State Department, Chemeketa Hotel, and a few other les prominent plaors, and gave out the appearance that Salem would cele brate a little. Muny of our citizens stayed at home, not caring to go a way. A large number of Indians were In the city, notwithstanding the quiet time, aud our old aboriginal friend, Mr. Q'llnlby, wax the uiosi prominent person that could bo wdii, as he was dressed In the National emblem the stars and stripes whluh were entwined around his shoulders. He was accompauied by his wife, who followed her happy hus band from one place to another with the Na tional colors tied In a neat bow around her neck. ON SUNDAY, JULY 4T1I, The Twenty-third anniversary or the for mation or the Congregational Church was celebrated In a very handsome manner. The inside or the Church was tastily decorated with evergreens and flowers some or the bouquets being very handsome. The wall back of the reading desk was draped with the American flag, under which was the In scription: "1852. July 4th. 1875," In ever green letters. On the altar and stands were beautiful bouquets,tone in particular whioh was on the communion table, composed mostly or white lilies and other white flow ers, was much admired. The hymns sang by the choir were all or them National airs. Rev. P. S. Knight delivered an address suit able for both occasions. The following are the ladles and gentlemen who have the cred it forthe handsome decorations of the Church Misses Nettie Cooke, Emily Parmenter, Iva Condon, Cora Dickinson, Lillie Patton, Fannie Odeneal, Sallle Clarke, Mrs. J. F. Babcock, Mrs. W. W. Martin, Mrs. Wm. England, Mrs. Mattle Scott, Messrs. T. McF. Patton, A. B. Cosper, J. F. Babcock, P. S. Knight, Samuel Church and Wm. Clarke. AT STAYTON. The citizens of Stay ton and vicinity turned out en masse, to the number or 1,500 to 2,000, and the celebration at that place was a very grand effort. Staytonvllle has a brass band which discoursed very excellent music. At 11 o'clock the precession formed and marched over the creek to the grove, which was prop erly fitted up for the occasion. A flag-pole was extemporized by John Greer, by trim ming up a fir to the height of 185 feet, where a flag 15x25 feet floated to the breeze. George 8. Downing, Esq., was President of the Day; Rev. Wm. Capps offered prayer; mualo was repeatedly furnished by a Glee Club, com posed of J. R. N. Sellwood and wife, George Kahler, Wm. McCauley, Mrs. Geo. Sloper, and Misses Florence Stayton and Mattle Thomas. Mr. Downing made very accepta ble remarks; Wm. Prlyett read the Declara tion or Independence. The oration or Hon. H. H. Gllfry occupied 50 minutes, and was o highly appreciated that a vote was taken to request its publication. It dwelt upon topics suitable to the occasion, derived from the lessons of history. Then came a basket dinner, which furnished abundance of good cheer to the hungry multitude. After the dinner came toasts, and Hon. John Minto responded to "The Pioneers." Mr. J. R. N. Sellwood responded to "Washington and his Compatriots." Judge Peebles to another pa triotic sentiment. W. R. Prlvett to "Tbi Flag." Great amusement was afforded by the Plug Uglles, who were well organized and officered. AT JEFFERSON. The Jefferson folks celebrated the 99th an niversary of American Independence in au appropriate and becoming manner. A pro cession was formed, headed by the band, consisting ot a drum and fife, followed by the Sunday Schools, eta., and marched to the grounds selected for the celebration, where they were entertained with a short address from Prof. L. J. Powell, Orator or the Day. P. H. D'Arcy read the Declaration or Inde pendence with flne effect. About 1,000 peo ple were in attendance. In the evening a grand ball was had, which was largely atten ded. Salem had but few representatives at Jefferson. The celebration was a decided success. ATOERVAIS. At 10:30 a procession was formed and marched to a grove about hair a mile east oi Gervals, headed by the officers and members of the Grange, P. of H., of Gervals, followed by the Aurora Brass Band, Liberty Car,other vehicles and men on foot. Arriving at the ground the procession disbanded, and Hon. J. F. Caples took the stand and delivered a rather lengthy but good address commemo rative of the occasion, Mrs. A. J. Dunlway read tho Declaration of Independence. The proceedings were enlivened by good musio furnished by the Aurora Brass Baud. Toasts were responded to by many, and, about this time, they began to feel the pangs of hunger and all adjourned to dinner, which was free. Six sheep and two beeves were barbecued,and the multitude was fed without any difficulty. After dluner tho people again went to the stand wbeie more speeches and music were had. Thore were on the ground fourswlugs, run by horse povver, whlcn delighted the smaller folks amazingly. About 3,000 per sons wore In attendance. AT AURORA, TO DAV. Aurora celobrated to-lay (July 5th), and by private advices we learn that the weather la cool and pleasant, and promises to be a lino day for the celobratlou, Tho train loft Salem crowded. Box cars bad to be fitted up with scats to accommodate all. About 200 got on at the Salem depot and many more got on at Gervals. Quite a large crowd came up from Portland, and a good time will undoubtedly be had. To-night there will be a ball, aud a great many will probably stay. WEATHER REPORT-JUNE, 1875. Latitude 44 57', Longitude 123 51'. During the month of June there were three days during which rain fell in quantities sufficient to measure In rain gunge, viz: On the 10th .00, on 17th ,3S, and on tho 10th .12, 1 40 inches. A light shower on the evening; of tho iM, not sufficient to measure. Light ninjf fniu the sotith-etst on tho evening of the Mill. There has bon numerous showers during tho cloudy weather around the moun tains and foothills but which did not reach this locality. There were ten clear davs and saveuteen cloudy days during the month. The daily meau temperature ranged front 07 3.1, on the oth to 51 30, on the 1st which, wero tho highest and lowest mean tempera ture for the month, tho meau temperature for the month being 59.33. The prevailing winds were south on the1 1st, 3d, Oth, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 30th, south-west on the 3d and 10th, north-west on the 17th, aud north during the remainder of the month. The weather has been peculiarly favorable to the growing crops, which at present In general look unusually well. During June, 1S74, there were 0 rainy days with ,02 Inches of water, 12 clear and 0 cloudy days. Daily moan temperature for the month 00.43; highest daily mean temperature for the month C3 on the 1 1th Inst : lowest dally mean temperature for tho month 53 on the 8th Inst. T. Pearce. TRAGEDY ATBUENA VISTA. Just before going to press we are Informed that a man named Franklin (commonly known as Billy Franklin), living at Buenav Vista, this morning shot his wife and then shot himself. Our informant says that both are dead. Domestic trouble Is said to have been tho cause of tho double murder, the wife having left, the husband a short time slnco. Tho above facts are gathered from ft gentleman lust from Micro, and told in pres ence of Mr. G. G. Van Wagner and Mr. J. B Foray tho. PASSENGER LIST. Tho O. S. S. Co.'s steamer AJax silled from San Franolsco for Portland yesterday afternoon at the usual hour with the follow Ing'.llst of passengers: F Westdahi A wire, M Douglass, Mrs Wm Davidson, H O Wilson, E Emllton, J Dalrymple, J M Wltten A wire, A Meyer, B MoCabe A family, J O Brown, A C Gordon, Wm Sutherland, W S Dyer, And 145 in Alex Dickson, Ed Zeyss A family, Mrs J W Stow, Cant G Hinsdale, S E Bates, Rev G W Foote, Henry Marks, Mrs J A Gray, B Jennings, D O Nortbrup, Mr H Nathan, E E Fence, Miss Mollie Klngsleyr the steerage. MEMORABILIA. JULY THIRD. G rattan born, 1750. Maria de Medlcls died, 1042. Battle of Gettysburg, 1803. JULY FOURTH. Resolution of Independence voted in th American Congress, 1770. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died, 1820. James Monroe died, 1831. Surrender of Vtoksburg, 1803. JULY FIFTH. Mrs. Slddons born, 1755. Queen Magdalen of Scotland died, 1537. Battle or Chippewa, 1814. Sudden Attack. We learn from Dr. Chase that yesterday ovonlng Dr. E. R. Flake was the subject of a dangerous spasmodic affection which caused most serious alarm to his friends. He is much better to-day. C. A. IlEKD, I HiUcra. I J Ueo. Woodward, 1 Portland. Real Estate Agency. RKEO &. W00DWAKD, HAVE ASSOCIATED TIIEMRELVB9 TOQETH cr for the transaction of a Real Ktate bualnew, with principal office at SALEM, ORKQON, Wo have, at tbo picoont tlmo, Choice Farms for Sale. All persona dotlroua of making purchase of land or Heal Katato are reinctnd to call ami examine the Inducements we cau oiler In the way of Town Property and Farnilug Lands. Parties wishing to tell land will do well to Rive u a call before placing their property In the hands of other agendo. REED WOODWARD. MayH, 1878. wtf. . To tlxo Patrons of Husbandry OK OKEUON AND WASHINGTON. TIIK NORTHWESTERN BHIPPINO HTORAOB, and CmnmUalon Company, P. of II., are the ONLY A Q K.N I'd or the celebrated Improved MIDLINE FARM WAGONS In Oregon and W. T. Theco wagon are made of the REST WOOD, and are well Ironed ha Ing Iwen decidedly Improved ointo lait year and are ImporUd fxprcpidy for tho P. ot H. of the Jurisdiction, They will be rurnlrlieil to mem ber of the Order on the best pOiMblo term". The Company hae aim arranged to rupply UrJUges Vlltil Grain and Wool Sacks AH CHEW AH ANY ONH ELSE can ptircluiio of the Agenta, and on term to fiilt tho puriliai it. All oder or lnulrl-e mutt be addrem d to A.J.DIU'IJII, l'rcftldcnt, Or to T. jr. MATLOCK, Sec, ol the Co., May 0. , PORTLAND, OR. uiangcr copy. 'fl -44&J,&EfiAlii'ii. ifcrf