The Portland daily press., 1885-02-18
Presentation to Gov. Robie


AUGUSTA, Feb. II The members of the Ex-
ecutive Council of 1884 have presented Gov.
Robie with a photographic picture of himself
and themselves, as a token of their endearing
regard, respect and esteem for His Excellency.
In their communication to Gov. Robis which
accompanies the picture, the Cornell say:
And as the fieeting years spsed past, bring
ing In their train the many changes, that ia
the nature OF things is inevitable, as your
recollection of those pleasant years grows
fainter and fainter, beneath the melloWing
touch of that rare old artist, Time, may an
occasional glance at this pictured group recall
to your remembrance the happy company of
"old time" friends, who once sat with you at
the fRound Table" of the Council Chamber,
friends, who upon their part will cherish a
happy memory OF TWO years in the service OF
the State, made very enjoyable by your own
unvaFying courtesy and kindly bearing.
The Communication is signed By S. @.
Hatch, Joseph A. Locke, w. w. Bolster, G.
G. Cornish, John 2. Swasey, A. F. Crockett
and Nicholas Fesssnden.
The pictures arc of cabinet size placed On
background of crimson satin in the same order
which the members sat at the Ground Table,
and encased in an elegant bronze frame. The
artist was Hearn of Portland.
Alleged Burglars Arrested.
Go the Associated Press)
PREsoUE ISLE, Feb. 17.-The notorious
Cochranes ara again in limbo for an attempted
bold burglary of the house of Pat Kelly, living
few miles below Carbon Sunday night. The
old man had quito a sum of money in trunk
under his bed. The dog in the yard was called
off and was iouud next morning with his
throat cut. Mrs. Kelley was awakened by a
noise in the room during the night. She
jumped from bed and screamed Murder" !"
when her son-in-law, Mr.. Brown, rushed down
stairs undressed. He caughs Bill Cochrane
as the latter came from under the bed,
clincbed with and knocked him down, when
Ike and another rushed in and dragged Bill
oat. Ali escaped but failed to get the money.
Yesterday, Bill, Ike aud Henry Cochrsne and
William Hamilton, Jr., were arrested and
placed under guard at Caribou. Their exami.
nation was held today. 1t is strongly sus-
pected that the Cochranes are concerned in the
NickersOn robbery.
North AroOstOok Agricultural Society.
The annual meeting Of the North Aroostook
Agricultural Society was held yesterday. Mr..
| G. NJ. Park was elected president. 1t was de-
cided to hold fair next fall
burglary in Camden.
CAMDEN, Feb. 17.-Thieyes entered the
store OF Frank Sherman last night and stole a
small amount Of change from the money
drawer. Several articles from tbs stock Of
gents furnishing goods are also missing. Loss
| probably small.
Their Corporate Existence Extended.
! WASHINGTON, Feb II.
The acting Comptroller of the Currency to-
day extended the corporate existence of the
Richmond National Bank ol Richmond, Me-,
to Feb. %. 1905.
BANGOR, Feb. 1.-THE examination Of wit
nesses for the defence in the Nealley murder
trial continued here today. The testimony
thus far has been of the same general charac-
ter. The case will probably go to the jury to-
morrow afternoon.
AUBURN.
The Auburn Reform Club celebrated its
tenth anniversary last Sunday.
| AUGUSTA,
The lot where the Maine Farmer Office now
stands is generally spoken of as the site oi
Augusta's new public building.
One OF tho frequent visitors to the Govern.
| or's room AT Jle STATE House is q woman Ol
Augusta who is deeply interested in the New
Orleans Exposition. She possesses collection
of wax fOs2ers which she is very desrou5 o1
exhibiting at the great show, aud she asks for
an appropriation to aid her in reaching tht
Crescent City with her artificial blossoms.
BIDDEFoRD.
The following recently elected officers of Pal
estine Lodge OF Free Masons were installed
Monday night by District Deputy Melville
Woodman Of Blddetord, Horace II. Burbani
of Ssco acting as grand marshal; master, Geo
| +. Goodwin; senior warden, II. A. Chsdbourn
junior warden, Richard M. johnson; treasurer
Richard Fl. Ingersoll; secretary, j. w. Nut.
tart; chaplain, Leonard Apdrews; marshal, j
Etchels; senior deacon, G.. w. Mayo; junior
deacon, @. l. Hill; senior steward, q. ID
Brown; junior steward, r. w. Richards. Fol
lowing the installation o banquet was served
BATH.
The Salvation Army are booked to open il
Bath, Dunning's Rink, the first OF April.
The steamer Haytien Republic will b
launched from the New England Ship Build
ing Co.'S yard, Thursday.
Perkins & Blaisdell are negotiating witt
Boston parties to build seventy foot steame
for Central America.
LEwIsToN.
The Lewiston evening schools closed las
Friday The total enrolment wsa 465, aver
age attendance 253.