The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-07-29

The dreaded potato bug has made its appear
ance on the farm of Mr.. Charles HI. Judkins, in
Chesterville, and, although in its first stages, it
exhibits destroying powers to wonderful de-
gree. 1t is hoped, however, that the potato tops
have attained such growth no serious damage
can be done this year, but with the develop
ment of the insect and power to propagate its
species, there is reason to be alarmed in regard
to future crops. A gentleman from the West,
fami lar with the h bits and rayages OF this
pest, has examined these on MI. Judkinss po-
tatoes, and procounces them the real Colorado
bug.
KNOX COUNTY.
The dwelling house of Captain Benjamin
Gould of Camden came near being burned the
other morning by the carelessness OF one OF the
family. young man undertook TO kindle
fire in the stove by the aid of kero :ene; but in
stead he took jug of benZine, saturated the
kindlings, set the Jug on the Stove and touched
the fuel beneath with match. The berzine in
the jug caught fire, and then the room IN sew
eral places, but fortunately the flames were ex-
tinguished before serious damage was done.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mrs. Joseph Ruth of Augusta committed sui
eide, Saturday, by taking laudanum ltwas re-
| ported that abuse from her husband led her to
| commit the deed, but her body bore no marks of
| such abuse.
| On Saturday there were fifteen schooners
! lying in the Kennebec at Gardiner, loaded with
ice, waiting to be towed down the river.
Kennebec County Agricultural Fair will be
held at Readfield. Oct. 9th, 9TH and Sth The
address will beIdelivered by Hon. d. H. Thing.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
A boy, five years of age, son of Rufus Taylor,
at Damariscotta Mills, while at play in the
street on Friday last, ate some wild parsley
| seeds and died from the effects shortly after
| OXFORD COUNTY.
Mr. Alfred Chase, venerable and highly es-
| teemed citizen of Bryant's Pond. was found
| drowned near the eastern shore of the pond, on
Friday last. 1t is probable that be had laid
aside his clothing and entered the water for the
purpose of bathing, but that overcome by his in
frmities he failed to return to the shore.
A little son of Mr.. Lewis A. Sanborn Of
Bethel, had his foot taken off by moving ma
chine last Friday.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Elbridge w. Reed, the Midway murderer
| takes the decision of the full court in his ees,
calmly, and remains stold and unmoved. H'
will go to state prison for life, having been con
victeI of murder in the second degree.
The central iron span of the E. & n. A. rail
way bridge at Maltawamkeag was finished an'
tested Monday morning, and trains are now
running over it regularly. The span is 100 feet
was built entirely of iron.
| SOMERSET COUNTY.
| press Correspondence
At match game of base ball, Saturday, be
tween the Skowhegan and Hartland clubs til,
| former were victorious.
| We understand that Gov. Coburn subscribed
800, Monday, for the education of the coore,
| children at the South.
The farmers are nearly through haying in thi
| section.
We had fine shower Monday night, whcl
was very welcome, as fears have been enter
tanned by many of a drouth.
| YORK COUNTY.
The Peperell Company has declared a semi
annual dividend of per cent, and Laconi;
Company one of per cent.
The sloop of war Marion, recently rebuilt a
Kittery navy yard, will be ready for sea abou
December LIST, and will be immediately place.
in commission and sent to the Asiati
squadron.
A daily stage line from Bar Mills to Lining
ton, to connect with the trains of the Portlan'
and Rochester Railroad, has been established
The post Office department has also put on
daily mail from West Buxton to Bar Mills.