The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-22
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MAINE.
THE MAINE BOARD OF AsRrouL-
Second Day.

TURE.
Second Day.
NEWPORT, Feb. 21.-The morning session
was opened with very practical paper on
bookkeeping for farmers by Gen. Brown of
Falmouth.
1t was followed by paper from Prof. G. Il.
Fernald of the Maine State College, on some
of our injurious insects. This was illustrated
by large drawings and held the close attention
OF the audience. 1t will be a most interesting
feature in the report of the board. Some time
was spent at its conclusion, in questioning the
professor, after which reports were received
from different sections as to the appearance of
the Colorado potato bugs 1t was reported as
having been observed in one or more localities
in Androscoggin, Cumberland, franklin, Som
erset, Sagadahoc, Penobscot, Kennebec Piscat-
aquis and Waldo counties. The opinion was
expressed that while it would probably be found
over all the state the coming season, its raya-
ges would not be likely to be excessively des-
tructive the first year. A good deal of interest
was manifested in Prof. Fernald's exhibition of
mounted specimens of luxurious insects and
their parasites.
a.
ton in the afternoon. The history, statistics
and chemical composition were presented by
Secretary Boardman in an elaborate and yerv
instructive paper.
B. M. Hight of Skowhegan followed with a
sensible paper on the preparation of the soil
and application of manure for corn.
Mr.. Chase of Carmel, and Mr., Patten of
Newport then gave details of the method fol-
lowed by them in raising corn, of which thew
had fine samples on exhibition.
The subject will be further considered tomor.
row, such assignments have been made as to
assure thorough presentation of the different
points.
The evening lecture was by Prof M. G. Fer
maid of the State College, and was thoughtful
and timely. The meetings continue to be
crowded.
Grand Army of the Republic of Maine.
LEWISTON, Feb. 21-A meeting of the coun-
sci OF administration Of the Grand Army of the
Republic of Maine was held IN Lewiston TODAY
Major J. ID. Myrick of Augusta was elected
commander, vice Gen. G. F. Shepley. resigned
Piresin HalIoweII.
HALLowELL, Feb. GA house owned and
occupied by Charles White, at the south end of
Second street, was burned to the ground last
night. Loss $1,000; insured for $1,000. Cause,
q defective aue. Most of the furniture was
saved.
Death of a Prominent SnipburIder.
BATH, Feb. H.-Charles Croker, aged 80
formerly of the firm of Charles & William ID
Croker, for many years among our prominene
and respected shipbuilders, died here today.
Snicide at Bath.
Grin Moore, about sixty, faithful and up.
right man, and for twenty-three years engineer
in Ducan's block factory: was found hanging
In his house last evening. No cause known.
He leaves wife and son.
sovereigns of Industry.
AUGUSTA, Feb 2L-The Maine State Conn
Gil, Sovereigns of Industry, held their annual
meeting here today. The attendance was
large, most of the subordinate councils being
represented. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows:
President-J. W. Lang of Brooks
Vice President-Jefferso Hiooins
secretary and Treasurer-E. s. Morris Rid.
deford. NAoiiH' oio-
A public meeting was held at Maon;.n Hi,
this evening and was addressed by r NJ
and Others 40
Maine Dental Association.
The semi-annual meeting of the Maine Dan
tel Association was held here yesterday and
closed today. The session was spent in the
discussion of topics of interest to the profession
and was well attended.