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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-13

DAVIS AND REAGAN MAKE A MATCH-A
meeting of the hackers of the oarsmen, NJ F.
Davis and Patrick Reagan with these gentle
men, was held at the fremont House, Boston,
Wednesday afternoon to consider the PROPOSE
ton recently made by Reagan for match race.
After some discussion, the articles of agree
ment were drawn up and signed, $500 being
deposited as forfeit by each side and placed in
the hands of James Fl Ormand as stakeholder.
The articles provide for four-mile turning
race, in best and best boats, over the surveyed
four-mile course at Silver Lake, Plympton,
Mass The race is to take place on the 9Th of
October, between 2 and 4 p. M, in smooth
water, and it is left to the discretion of the
the weather prove unfayorable The race is
to be rowed under the national rules, except
ing that the turn be from starboard to port 1t
is also stipulated that no boat of any kind
shall accompany either of the men over the
course. The race is to be for $1,000 side,
$500 is to be allowed Davis for his expenses.
The terms of the article are, that the first de-
post is to be forfeited in case the second is not
properly made, and the stakes to be handed
over on the written order of the referee. Mr.
Isaac Houghton of Boston will act as referee,
In the discussion there was manifest DISPOSE
ton on the part of Reagan's packets to avoid
the match, and many bubbles were raised,
with evident intention to get clear from meet
ing Davis. The hackers of Davis conceded
numerous points to bring about the meeting,
and even went so far as to give up all claims
to any pecuniary advantage to be gained from
the railroad, which will amount to so per
cent UPON the fares of those who visit the
scene of the race.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-13

No indictments were foung against the Day
robbers, AMI they will be discharged.
The Boston & Maine are selling tickets to
Centre Harbor and return for 81 80.
The patent button manufactured by A. S.
Fernald the tailor, promises to be big thing.
1t is as strong as iron.
The members of the Montgomery Association
are requested to meet at their rooms this even
ing.
The handsome bark e. L. Pettengill was
successfully launched at East Deering yester-
day.
Mr.. Adams, the man who was struck by
John Chandler, Wednesday morning, and Sc
riously injured, is about as well as could be ex-
pected. There is a fair chance of his recovery.
Officers Gribben and Burnham arrested two
men for the larceny of a lot of rope yesterday,
and recovered the rope. A Mr. Bell suspected
the rope was stolen and suggested the matter
to the officers.
The Boston g. Maine and Eastern roads will
continue to sell their three dollar excursion
tickets every day this week. They are good to
return by any train during the month. 1t is a
golden opportunity to visit Boston.
There is Que more chance for those who en-
joy delightful sail in the bay on the steamer
Meta. If pleasant she will make an excursion
to Harpswel this afternoon. This will be the
last opportunity as she is to be taken off Mon
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-13

THE CORN PREMIUM OF $1OO-Frank W.
Miller, editor of the Portsmouth (N 81. J
Weekly, last spring offered premium of 500
in gold to any person in New England who
should raise one hundred bushels of corn (dry
weight on one acre Of land, or to the one who
raised the largest amount above one hundred
bushels. Twenty-six entries have been made
for the premium, twelve of which are from
New Hampshire, ten from Maine, three from
Massachusetts and one from Rhode Island.
The committee appointed to examine the crop
and make the award has organized, ch DOSING
Hon. John D. Lyman chairman, and G. FL.
Hayes Secretary, and have issued instructions
to competitors as to the rules to be observed in
making the award. Each competitor is requir-
ed to contribute and donate to the corn show to
be held at the time Of the committees award,
trace of not less than fifty ears of corn enter
ed for the premium.
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Sudden Deaf b of DIR. Perry,

DR.. Daniel o. Perry was found dead 10 his
bed, at his residence No 129 Free street, yes
terday afternoon. He had been troubled of
late with rheumatism and has for that reason
passed much of his time in his room alone.
He did not make his appearance yesterday
morning, but the housekeeper supposed lie
wished to lay in bed and did not disturb him.
As the time passed and he did not appear she
became alarmed and being alone she sent out
for assistance Capt. Charles G. Chase W as
near hand and he with DR.. Weeks went to
the house. Being unable to get any re Spouse
to their calls, they forced the door open and
found DR.. Perry dead in his bed. One arm was
on chair as If he had attempted to rise, and
the indications were that apoplexy had been
the cause of his death. Coron er G. W. Parker
was called but did not deem an irqu est neces-
sary under the circumstances.
Dr. Perry was unmarried and leaves no rela-
tons in this city. He was man of quiet
disposition and lived alone He was member
of the Maine Medical Association and of Lii
gonia Lodge of Odd Fellows. His age was 81.
During the war he was surgeon of the Tenth
Maine Regiment. The Odd Fellows will at
tend the funeral
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FARMERS EXCURSION TO ARoosTooK. I'm
accordance with vote of the Maine Board of
Agriculture, passed at its last session, a;,ept-
ing the invitation of the North Aroostood Ag-
ricultural Society and Aroostook Farmers
Association to hold its next session in that
county, the semi-annual meeting of the Maine
Board of Agriculture, embracing also public
farmers convention, will be held at johnson
Hall, Presque Isle, on Wednesday and Thurs-
day, Sept. 25th and 26ih, 1878.
The.meetngs of the convention are free and
open to all farmers, who are invited to be pres
ent and to take part in the discussion of the
subjects that are to be presented. The pro-
gramme for the occasion will consist of the
following papers and discussions, which will
have special reference to the agricultural capa-
bilities and needs of Aroostook county: Stock
Raising, paper by Hall G. Burleigh of Fair
field, the discussion following it to be opened
by DR.. A. r. Lincoln of Dsnnysville; Dairy
ing, paper by J. r. Nelson of Winthrop, dis
cussion opened by S. T. Floyd of Winthrop;
Best Methods of retaining the fertility of the
virgin soil, paper by DIR. Charles f. Allen,
President of the State College, discussion op-
6u6u Dy AllUE6tu VI AduCu0otCI, Ouocp
Husbandry. paper by George Flint, discussion
opened by d. J. Briggs of South Turner: Field
Crops, paper by d. M. Durham, discussion OPP
ened by Horace Bodwell of Acton. n
Members and ex-members of the Board of
Agriculture and all farmers who int nd to join
the excursion, will meet in Bangor on Monday
evening, Sept. %. and will quarter at the Pc
nobscot Exchange, where rooms have been Sc
cured.
Arrangements have been made whereby
round trip tickets to Fort fairfield or Caribou
good for two weeks-will be sold as follows:
On the Maine Central railroad from all sta
tons, Portland to Augusta inclusive, and Port
land to Belgrade inclusive. So. Pennington,
So 80; Wilton, 1925; North Jay and Liver
more Falls, 50; Vassalboro', $7.75; West Wa
terville, $7.75; Waterville and Benton, $3.50;
Skowhegan and Belfast, So; Clinton, 81 Is;
Burnham and Dexter, 81; Pittsfeld, $6.75;
Newport, Sc 50.-and from Bangor over the
European s. North American Railway SIS.
rates over the New Brunswick & Canada Rail.
way from Calais to st. Stephens, of which par
ticular, will be given by additional circulars.
In addition to the members of the Board
above announced who are to address the con-
vention, prominent gentlemen are to be present
who will assist in the work of the meeting,
among them Prof. j. R. Harrington of the
State College of Agriculture at Orono, and MI.
Ernest Th Gennert, Superintendent of the
Maine Beet Sugar Company, Portland. It is
possible that gentlemen not announced will ad-
dress the convention, if time should admit, and
all farmers are earnestly invited to take part in
the discussions.
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The Maine State Fair.

The Maine State Agricultural Society and
Maine Dairymen's Association will be held 10
this city, Sept. 18th to 2Oth.
The Fair will open at Presumpscot Park and
City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 18th, at 9 O'clock
and continues four days. Farmers, breeders
and manufacturers throughout the State are
cordially invited to make early entries of
stock, produce, and dairy products and manu-
featured goods for which liberal premiums are
offered, sggreg eating over $4,000 The usual
free rate of transportation over the several
railroads for stock, and articles for exhibition
will be granted.
The roads will run special passenger trains
ct reduced rates, thereby offering to the gen.
eral public an opportunity of visiting the Fair
at trifing expense. In addition to the
usual trotting races, grand bicycle race of
mile heats best in 5, will come off at 1890
a. m. of the second day, on which occasion the
champion rider Of New England, Mr. Will r.
Pitman of Boston, will give an exhibition of
fancy and trick riding. At 10 30 a. m. on the
third day grand mile bicycle race will take
place.
Three valuable prizes are offered for each
days race, one of which is an elegant duplex
bicycle valued at 800.
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The LOW FARE to New York by the "New
Line" has been great success, the elegant
steamers City of New York and City of Boston
carrying large crowd each night. The fast
train from Boston to Allyn's Point, eighty.t1sree
miles WITHOUT stop, is great convenience to
passengers, and the longest route without
stop in New England. The New York and
New England road is entitled to the thanks of
the travelling public for this great convenience,
as well as for the unprecedently low rate OF 81
from Boston to New York, or from "Gotham"
to the "Hub," while first-class supper may
be had for fifty cents.
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Superior Court.

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, 1873, sYMoNDs, j.,
PRESIDING.
THURsDAY-State VS.. Patrick GoImley- app't.
Appeal from the Municipal Court upon complaint
for search and seizure. Verdict not guilty.
Robinson for State. Cliffords for defendant.
AT half past twelve the grand jury reported the
following indictments:i
Owen G. Bryant, compound larceny.
John g. Merchant, larceny.
Joseph f. Marks, larceny.
George w. Vernon, larceny.
William =. BIagdon, compound larceny.
Thomas Il Donahue, compound larceny.
Edward kingnary, larceny.
Edward l.. Wilson. attempted arson,
Edward McKiel assault with intent to commit
rape.
Charles A. Brown, attempted larceny from person.
Roger Hagerdon. assault with intent to kill.
Charles O. Sawyer. larceny.
Fred G. Haskell, larceny.
Fred @. Boyd, larceny.
Ihomas Conrey, compound larceny.
Hugh Hudson, assault and battery.
Walter ID. Andrews, same.
Joseph Bowen, larceny.
Martin Ford, assault and battery
Daniel Mccarthy, same.
Patrick Carter, same,
Henry w. Williams, forgery.
Charles 4. Prescott, murder.
Liquor indictments were found against Louis Des-
ormier, Patrick Plunkety Michael Toomey, Hannah
Tolan, Hugh Dana, John Sheridan, Sarah A Mar
pie, John Sullivan: Patrick o'Malley., William II.
Quinn, Charles O'Neal, Darby Cady, John Cheevers,
Elias Blake, Emma j. Hewlett, Simeon X. Yeaton,
James Wait, Theresa Wait, James Dumphy, Owen
Woods, William S. Tretethren, William johnson,
Clara johnson, Daniel Hyde, Margaret Gray Joseph
+. Boardman, Joseph G. Eugene.
In the afternoon the following assignments were
made:
Owen G. Bryant of Raymond pleaded guilty to two
indictments for compound larceny-one from the
store of j. & S. S. Brown of Casco and the other
from the store of William Small.
Edward McKiel pleaded guilty to an assault upon
Ina l.. Gray with intent to commit rape.
Joseph II. Marks and George W. Vernon pleaded
guilty to larceny Of the yacht "Twilight."
Charles G. Sawyer pleaded not guilty to an lndct-
ment charging him with the larceny of pocket-book
and contents, the property Of Jonah Dyer.
Edwin L. Wilson, colored, pleaded guilty to at
tempt to commit arson by setting fire to pile of
straw with intent thereby to burn the city work.
house.
Hugh Hadsen pleaded not guilty to an indictment
for assault and battery upon Catherine Hadsen.
John c. Merchant pleaded not guilty to two in
dictments, one charging him with larceny of chains
from David Boyd, the other with larceny of anchors
belonging to Nathan Littlejohu.
William E. Bragdon pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with breaking and entering and
larceny from the shop Of Hugh j. Chisam.
Henry W. Williams pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with forging the signature Of
Charles B. Nash to promissoIy note.
Edward Kingnary pleaded guilty to larceny Of to-
bacco from George S. Hay.
Martin Ford pleaded not guilty to an indictment
for assault and battery upon Samuel R. Dayis.i
James Waite on liquor nuisance Indictment was
sentenced to Imprisonment in jail for six months,
and Theresa, his, wife, to four months for the same
offence.
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STATE n VS..
WALDorCoUNTY

WALDO COUNTY
The Waldo bar have united in petition for
the appointment of Hon. N. 81. Hubbard to
the vacancy in the Supreme Court occasioned
by the death of Judge Dickerson.
This is the way they celebrated in Belfast
Monday night. One fellow with keg of
powder under his arm strewed it along the
street and then applied match. Ths con-
cession of one explosion knocked him into the
gutter. The policemen who attempted to pre-
serve order were beaten and oVerpowered. An
attempt was made to place an empty barrel
over the head of an officer, but was stopped By
the interference of some bystandere. 1t was s.
wild and disgraceful scene.
Mr.. Park, first officer of steamer Haeshin,
was drowned in Chinese port recently, by
falling overheard in dark night. He was
brother of Capt. Isaac G. Park of Searsport.
Capt Edward G. Dickey of bark Lizzie, died
at sea, of apopiexy, on the passage from
Boston to Trinidad. He belonged in Stockton,
ana leaves a wife.
A family 10 Belfast were poisoned on Mon
day last by partaking of toad-stools which they
misook for mushrooms. All the members
we're quite sick, but recovered.
IN GENERAL.
The lodges of Good Templars in the state
have been solicited and are already respond.
| ing to the call to contribute aid to assist men,
bers of the order in the South, suffering from
the terrible yellow fever scourge. ALI contr j.
buttons should be send to the secretary, Geo.
e. Bracket of Belfast.
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TRoTTING AT THE STATE FAIR.-In another
column will be found the entries for the Maine
State Fair. There are some one hundred
horses entered and they cannot fail to draw
large crowds to the Park. A glao ce at the
list will show that all the trotters in the State
are to be here on this occasion. The races are
go arranged that there is sure to be good
trotting on each day. The contest for the first
position will be lively on the last day when
Tom b. Patchen, Joe Ripley and Palmer
Know are in the field. No state fair in Maine
has ever had the promise of SO many fast
horaes
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u Aid for the South.
The following additional subscriptions have
b5ed received in this city:
Total. ............... ..........,...,..$l 30
By G. W. Lang, Portland street:

AT THE STATIoN.-At the police station last
night there were four women locked up in the
cells. Rice and Hicks broke up rum shop on
franklin street and arrested Hattie Buckley
and Thomas Pearce as the proprietors.
Emma j. Hewlett was brought in to answer
to an Indictment found by the grand jury.
In one of the cells was young woman who
halls from Durham. She was found down to
the depot drunk, looking for train to 60
home. 1t was said to be her first offence,
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Maine Association of the New Jerusalem
Chnrch,

The following is the order for public services
to be held during the meeting of the above as
ISOLATION:
Saturday morning at 1l.3O, sermon by the
Rev. John Worcester of Newtonville, Mass.
Saturday evening at 7.30, addresses by differ
ent speakers interspersed with music.
Sunday morning at 1890, religious services
and sermon by the Rev. Frank Sewall, Presi-
dent of Urbana University, Urbans, Ohio.
Sunday afternoon at 3, communion service.
Sunday evening at Z, religious services and a
sermon or lecture (further notice to be given. J
All the above services will be held in the
church on New High street, and the public are
cordially invited to attend.
The business sessions will be held during
portion of Saturday morning.and in the after
noon of the same day.
reception will be given to the members of
the society and their guests, at the residence of
DR.. Chas 81. Burr on Friday evening.
Qaite number of delegates have already
sent in their names, and this, together with the
expected presence of several clergymen from
abroad, bids fair to make this meeting OF the
association of unusual interest.
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Alfred.

Rev. B. P. Shaw, who has been very from
sunstroke, is more convalescent and slowly re-
covering.
The apple crop promises to large and Of good
quality.
The right man in the right place, says every
body o. John 7. Hull OF North Alfred for Rep
resentative.
Capt. Allen of Kennebunkport, suffering
from broken kneepan by horse running
away and kicking him, Sept. 9Th, is doing
well. He still remains at Mr.. Wheelwright's,
North Alfred, near whoae house the accident
occurred.
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RACard from sgr. Flicker.

Mr.. EDToR:-In your article in yesterdays
issue, beaded Crooked Count, you gave your
readers the impression that had been DEM
ocrat Since became Of age L have voted the
Republican ticket every time up to last spring
when l threw straight Greenback ticket as
also did on Monday last. AT the polls on
Monday morning was nominated for checker
by straight Greenbacker as per arrangement
at the meeting of the Greepback city commit
tee on Saturday evening last, and voted on
without dissenting voice.
Yours most respectfully,
j. f. EICKETT
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTEsEMENTs TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Lake Winnipisseogee-B & Maine r. r.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
See Adyertisement-Dr Kenison.
The Low Fare to New York.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
50 Miles Without Stop-One Dollar.
Black Velvet Rbbons-H. l. Nelson d. Co.
Fine Business Suits-B. 6. Lord.
Pears-C. W. Smith.
10 my Former Patrons-Dr. A. j. Locke.
Grand Trunk Railway Notice.
Manted-Third Report on Geology
Wanted-Mrs. e o. Jewell.
Wanted-GeneIaI Agent.
! l-6 MISREPRESENTATION g. Co.
Notice is Hereby Given.
Pears-Hodgdon q Soule.
Proposals-Geo. Thorn.
Wanted-Salesman.
Business Rooms TO Let-W. II. Hobbs.
Corns-Dr. Kenison.
Proposals for Green Corn
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At meeting of the Sophomore class few
days ago, the following officers were elected:
President-F. M. Preble.
Vice Presdent--F. r. Rowell.
Orator-E. O. Reyder.
Secretary-S. Il. Marsh.
Treasurer-E. NJ Stacy.
Historian-B. r. Wills.
Prophetic. A. McIntire.
Poet-A. ]. Thayer.
Toast Master-J. r. Melcher.
Executive Committee-J. F. Rich, j. M.
Sanborn, D. j. Bailey.
Committee on Odes-Msses j. NJ. Smith, L.
E. Forcross, s. M. Hanson.
The annual rope-pull between the Sophomore
and Freshmen classes took place Wednes lay,
Sept. IL, resulting in victory for the Fresh
men,
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GOOD FOR BABIES,

We are pleased to say that our baby was
permanently cured of serious protracted irreg-
ularity of the bowels by the use of Hop
Btters by its mother. which at that time
restored her to perfect health and strength
The Parents, University ave., Rochester, n
Y. See another column. sep9d&w1w
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'sOh how do wish my skin was as clear and
soft as yours, said lady to her friend. "You
can easily make it So" answered the friend.
"How?" inquired the first lady. "By using
Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming health. 1t done it for me, as you
observe" sep9d1w
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excellent cast:

IHE HIGGINS POISONING CAsE.-A despatc b
from Denver, Colorado, states that the grand
jury has Indicted Hiram P. Marston formerly
OF Lewiston, for the murder of Edward r.
higgins. son of Richard Higgins, formerly of
Boston, by poisoning The trial will probably
take place the present month, and the evidence
against him is said to be of damaging char
acter.
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CONVEYANCE TO LAUNCHING AT EAST
DEERlNG To-DAY.-The barges Forest City
Belle and Winona will leave State and Con-
gress streets at 0 and 10 a. m. for the launching
as above. Fare out and back % cents Tickets
can be procured at stable Office, 697 Congress
street. or Mrs S. A. Ulmer's, near StateIstreet.
FERNALD & SAWYER
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR.-The Cumber-
land County Fair will be held at Gen.
Mattocks' farm in Baldwin, October LIST and
I'd. There will be large attendance and a
grand display.
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A IADY'S WISH.

Kendall & Whitney have large variety OF
Flower Pots which they are selling at low
prices. septic Ct
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A CELEBRATED CAsE-The tickets for ga
Celebrated Case" which will be performed at
Music Hall tonight and Saturday night, and
Saturday matinee, are now ready at the box
office. When Mr.. Collier performed this
piece here last spring he had big houses and
gave the sbest of satisfaction. Below is the
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HAYDN ASSOCIATION.

The rebearsals will be resumed on Monday evening"
Sept. 10th, at Union Hail. Members having copies of
Rossinis Stabat Mater will please bring them the
rehearsal full attendance is particularly desired
GEO. G. BURGESS, Secretary.
selO dtd
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator OF the estate of
JACOB A. TRIP, late Of North Yarmouth
in the County of Cumberland deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate Of said deceased required to
exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
WILLIAM OSGUOD. Admir-.
North Yarmouth, Sept. 8, 1873. sep13dlaw3wF*