The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-01-24
MAlNE
Fire in n allowell,

HALLowELL, Jan. 23.-A store owned and
occupied by Leigh & Wingate, grain and coal
dealers, was partially consumed by fire this
morning. Their large stock of grain was
wholly destroyed. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
$4,000. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Maine Pomological Society.
MONMOUTH, Jan. 23.-The winter meeting
of the Maine State Pathological Society begun
this morning with business session. A large
representation OF the leading fruit growers OF
the state are in attendance. The citizens of
Monmouth manifest much interest and have
made up fine show of wiuter fruit A very
interesting session is expected.
The afternoon meeting was devoted to the
arrangement of the programme for the session
which was agreed upon, as follows: The
morning session tomorrow will be opened
with the presentation of the report of the
Corresponding Secretary, DR.. j. T. Weston of
Bangor. The subject will be 'Lawns, land
scape gardening and window gardening This
will be followed by the report of the committee
on fruit list for amateur cutivators. Att 80
p. m. DR.. N. 7. True of Bethel will deliver an
address on "The composition of soil and its
preparation for orcharding.'' A discussion will
then be had on fruit growing in connection with
general farming, to be opened by Friend Jo
seph Taylor Of Belgrade. At $50 D. m. the
committee on exhibit of fruit and and flowers
at the Centennial will report through Rev.
j. A. Varney of Vassalboro'. committee,
consisting of Alfred Smith of Monmouth.
Chas. 81. Jones of Warren aud f. NJ Woodland
of Winthrop, appointed to examine the exhibit
OF fruit at the meeting, will report npon the
same, and the session will then close with
social gathering of the members and citizens.
This evening very full and enthusiastic meet
ing was held at the church, at which M, J.
Metcalf, Esq, of Monmouth, very felicitously
welcomed the Society to the Inequalities of the
town. This was appropriately responded to
by the President, a. A. Gilbert, ESQ.,, who
afterwards presented his annual address. This
was followed by a profitable discussion and
reference.
Burglary at sacO.
BIDDEFoRD. Jan. 23-The residence of VIM
FL. Deering, Saco, one mile from CITY Hall.
was entered last night by burglars. They
entered the stable fist, thence got into the
house, and passed up stairs to Mr. Dee.ine's
sleeping room, where they rihed the pockets of
his pantaloons, securing $115 in money and
some notes and papers. Early this morning
Officer Grant arrested on Washington street, in
this city, William Duff of - Pearl street
Duff was just leaving town with livery team.
He was taken to the station, searched, and $40
found upon him. He confessed to having COM
mitted the crime. Before Judge Derby he
was committed to await the action of the grand
jury. Duff had spent 1913 for clothing and
other articles.
Grand Army of the Republic.
GARDINER, Jan. 23.-The Department of
Maine, G. A. r, met with Heath Post at
o'clock this evening. Routine business was
transacted and the following officers were
elected:
Department COMMUNICATIVE. f. Sheplev.
Portland
Senior Vice Department Commander-Jobn
I. Richards, Gardiner
Junior Vice Department Commander-J. P.
Cilley, Rockland
State Temperance Convention.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-The state temperance
convention convened at Granite Hall in this
city this afternoon. The venerable Eli Jones
OF China was made temporary chairman and |
one vice president was chosen from each coun- |
ty. Speeches were made by Eli Jones, Camp
meeting John Allen, Hon. John S. Kimbal |
Rev. Messrs Munsou, Jordan, Rowe, Mrs.
Gerald, Mr.. Howe, Mr.. Hunter, Judge Tall
man, Hon. Joshua Nye and VIM. Jacob
AT the evening meeting stirring addresses
were made by Eli Jones, Gen. Neal Dow, FL.
M. Bryant and Mrs. Emma Malloy of Indiana,
committee on resolutions was appointed and |
a state address was adopted, detailing the
progress of the temperance cause in the state
and expressing the opinion that the people are
ready for the adoption of even more stringent
legislation on the subject The convention is
me of the largest ever held in the state and
will be continued tomorrow.
Biddeford Items.
BIDDEFTRD, Jan. 23.-Jim Sullivan is in
bad scrape. He met Frank Quarter and his
sweetheart on Arch bridge, and being crazy
trunk pade a savage assault and struck
me young lady twice, tore her clothing then
sraooed quarter and attempted to throw him
over the bridge into the river. A warrant is
'ut for Sullivan, who has escaped.
Richard Fl. Cooling today filed his bord and
uttered upon his duties as County Treasurer
The jury in the case of Hobson vs.. Palmer
vas out six hours and disagreed.
Frank Bernier commoner seller. cot s1oo |
ost or 60 days.
Election of n Senator.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 90 The Legislature |
o-day elected John r. Macpherson to the |