The Portland daily press., 1882-12-21

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MAINE.
MAINE.
The State Grange.

The State Grange.
Lewiston, Dec 20 The State Grange mee ings
have been fully attended t. day. Five hundred
members of the order have been present. This
forenoon Grand Master Roble announced the sew
cupied by discussions of matters of interest the
grange, in which Messrs. Robie, Prince, Lang and
Others took part.
The afternoon session was largely occupid in ex-
employing the work of the order. During the ses
sion an excellent crayon portrait of Grand Master
Robie was presented to him amidst great enthusi-
asm. Adjourned finally at halfpast four
Collision of Freight Trains.
A collision of freight trains at Danville Junction
damaged an engine and saoon car today. Passen-
ger trAins were able to pass the wreck on side
track
Fair in Bangor.
BANGOR, Dec. 20.-T'e graud fair under the aus
picts of the Bangor High School opened in Norom-
Dega Hall this afternoon.
A Notorious Horse Thief Arrested.
BOSTON, Dec 20.-Charles Clark alias Brown
wa arres' ed today fugitive from Justice
Clark, v ho is an old and notorious horse thief is
wanted, it is said, in nearly every ty in Maine
where ne has operated extensively. He has already
served fourteen years in Milne State prison for
horse stealing.
Clark Went to Auburn, Me-, October 10, and after
putting up in hotel hired Team of John Cham
berlaiu. He represented to Mr.. Chamberlain that
he was runner for a carriage supply firm and that
he wanted the team to go to Gray, Windham and
oth-r place, promising 10 return it October 16
Tbs length of time en- 4bled him to bring the team
to Boston and dispose of it before his scheme was
team to Boston by way OF the steamboat line and it
has never been recovered,
He then went te Augusta, and in that city also
put up at hotel, and under the pretence
hired horse and team from Mr.. Coombs. This
he also shipped TO Boston, and had it sold at auc-
lion It for $500 by Moses Colma on Portland street.
Mr. Coleman, besides paying Clark for the horse
had afterwards 10 pay Mr.. Coombs, the owner of
the team.
Last evening "Clark again visited Coleman's
sale stable and informed him that he had horse
that he did not like and wanted to dispose of say
ing he would send it in today to be sold at auction
During his conversation with Mr.. Coleman, he told
him that he bad him sell horse for him before
On being asked his name, he said it was Brown.
Mr.. Coleman remembered his last experience with
him, and rotifed inspectors Gerraughty and Ma
honey, who had the case in hand
his morning the officers went to Mr.. Coleman's
stable and laid in wait for Clark. He, however sent
another party in with the team instead Of going
himself When he thought that the sale was made
Clark came to the stable to see how il came off,
when he was taken into custody.
1t has since been learned that he stole pair of
horses from Bath. Me and disposed of them in this
city, but they afterwards recovered.
In 1874 he stole team from Charles i. Libby of
Bangor Me-, and he was arrested iu this city by
Inspector Gerraughty after disposng OF tue team,
and While waiting in the dock in the municipal
court,he jump over the dock and made his escape
He was afterward captured and sentenced to three
years in the house of correction.
The horse which he attempted to sell this morn
ing, and for which an owner is wanted, is bay
horse. weighing about $40 pounds fifteen hands
high and about seven years old. He is considered
very good roader. From the appearance of his
shoes, he is probably owned in some country Town.
Death of Mrs. Nancy Farnsworth.
BRIDGToN, Dec. 20.-Nancy, widow of the late
nr Samuel Farnsworth of Bridglon, died Thurs
day, aged Sd years months George S. Farms
worth, Esq, DIR. Charles H. Farnsworth and two
daughters survive. She was we'll known and
respected resident.
Eastern Telegraph Company.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 20-The Eastern Telegraph
Company held its annual meeting ut the Augusta
House today. ] he old board of directors were re-
elected.
The report of earnings and expenditures for the
first ten months was presented by the treasurer
which shows large amount of undivided profits on
hand.
1he matter of extending the line from Bangor to
Bar Harbor which considered at the annual
meeting last year, discussed and it was decided
to advertise for poles and build the line without
further delay.
1t was decided to extend the line from Bath to
Rockland at an early date.
Insane Hospital.
The annual meeting of the trustees of the Insane
Hospital was held this week. Reports were sent to
the Governor and Council. The following were
elected: ]. S. Cushing of Skowhegan, president of
the board j. ii. Manley. Augusta, secrei iary; G. F.
Penney, cnap ain of the hospital for the ensuing
year. Dr. Eli Z. Josselyn, assistant superintend-
ent of the insane asylum at Utica, N. Y, was pr.
ent candidate for superintendent here are
several candidates. One will probably be elected
at The January ses ion petition for the euiploy-
ment of female physician was referred to the
coming Legislature.