The Portland daily press., 1883-09-27
Aroossook Criminal Matt ers.

of Strong, aged IS years, committed suicide
last night, by taking Paris green. No cause is
given for the act.
Aroostook Criminal Matters.
HoULToN Sept. 26.-The Supreme Judicial
Court, Judge Danforth, presiding, is in session
here The grand jury found ten indictments,
among them one against John Swanback for
killing John Hanson in Chapman Plantation
July %.
Archie Frazier, indicted fer burning George
L, Byron's house and barn in Linnens, April 2,
1883, pleaded guilty. John Wesley Mcclure
was indicted for the same, aud Seth Mcclure
for inciting the same.
John r. Bazely, indicted for assaulting Da-
vid Adams, with intent to kill, at Littleton,
March 26, 1883, pleaded guilty and was sem
fenced to two years in State prison.
Archie Belongie, aged IA years, of Hoalton,
was indicted for assaulting Mary j. McTavish
with intent to kill, July 4th, 1883.
The Eastern Maine Fair.
BANGOR, Sept. 26.-The second day of the
Eastern Maine fair opened auspciously. A
large crowd was in attendance during the
morning to witness the base ball game-Diri-
gos of Portland VS.. Bangors of this city. The
pulling exhibition by draft horses took place
during the morning, and the first prize of $50
was won by e. King of Orrington, and the
second by W. Warren of Scarboro.
The races this afternoon were witnessed by
large number of spectators. In the 345
class, George O. OF Belfast took first money in
three straight heats. Best time, 235 IL.
The race for four year olds and under was
won by Gloster, of Dover; best time, 255 IL.
In the 2.31 class, Matchmaker of Damaris-
Gotta was the winner; best time, 231 3-4.
In the running race, Sleepy Tom of St.
John, won; best time, LOB IL
Reunion of Veterans.
RocKLAND, Sept 26.-The Fourth Maine
Regiment and Second Maine Battery held
their reunion here to-day. One hundred and
fifty participated. Several distinguished
members were present, including Gen. James
A. Hall, former captain of the battery, and
Col. Elijah Walker, of Massachusetts, an old
leader of the regiment. a clam bake was had
at Owls Head. The meeting closed with a
camp fire in the evening and speaking. Next
year they meet at Damariscotta.
Oss1pee valley EaEr.
CORNISH, Sept 26.-The Ossipee Valley fair
opened yesterday with large show of neat
cattle, thoroaghbreds and grades To-day
there was brilliant horse trot and show of
horses. The 2.45 race was won by F1ller Boy.
Time, 2.434
mer.
GARDINER, Sept 26.- Calanth Lodge, K. of
P, of Lynn, Mass, arrived in town this morn
ing They will remain here until tomorrow
afternoon, as guests OF the Gardiner Lodge.
They are accompanied by the Lynn Band. The
lodges participated in parade this after
noon, and ball was given at johnson Hall
this evening, in honor of the visiting Knights.
Among the guests are several Grand Lodge
officers from Massachusetts, and this State. To-
morrow the visitors will be taken to Hallowell
and Augusta in the forenoon. AT the above
cities they will be received by the mayor and
after short parade, return to this city.
From our Exchanges.
Rev. Thomas Marsden, who died in Dexter,
Tuesday, was born in Yorkshire, Eng, in 1911,
and entered the Methodist ministry when 81
years old. He remained connected with that
REORGANIZATION ADbit D0 Gains 10 lulS country III
1856. He then took orders in tho Protestant
Episcopal chuIch, and was ordained and
preached in New York for several years. In
the fall of 1876 he became pastor OF the Epis-
copal church in Dexter.
Andrew j. Gross of Brewer, engaged in ste
vedoripg at Bangor, claims to have been rob-
bed Of $27.50, Saturday evening, by three un-
known men on railroad track, half mile
from Bangor.
Al o11 Of ftaI
lege, yesterday, J. p. Brooks of Kittery won
the first heat in the hurdle race; time, 194 sec
onds. The race viii be completed to-day.
Shipping potatoes at Houlton commanded %
cents barrel ou Tuesday
1t appears that there is no law under which
Nathan F. Hart can claim new trial, the law
of 1880, providing for new trials in capital
cases or those formerly capital, having been re-
pealed Hart is therefore, remitted to the gen.
eral pardoning power of tho Governor and
Council, as it existed prior to 1876 when a
statute was passed providing for decision of
the court in favor of the application for par
don before its presentation to the Governor
and Council. This act having been repealed,
the application may now be made for pardon
without the intervention of the court
When Gov. Robie, after dining in Auburn,
returned to the fair, one day last week, he
found the Sixth Street Grammar School, of
Auburn, pupils and teachers, arranged each
side of the road, the boys on one side each
with a buttonhole bouquet and uncovered head
and the girls on the other side. with flowers,
and all neatly dressed. Belle johnson stepped
forward and prettily presented choice bou.
quet in behalf of the school. Governor Robie
was touched by the incident and thanked
them in few words. When the carriage
started the boys waved their hats and gave
three cheers.
VIM. A. Andrews, clothing dealer of Bel
fast, died suddenly of heart disease Monday
night