The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-09
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The ST. stephen Races.

MAINE.
The ST. Stephen Races.
CALAIS, Sept. S.-Today was one of the
hottest days of the season, the thermometer
ranging from 9oo to $50 in the shade. There
was large crowd at the st. Stephen Driving
Park at the second days races. In the 2.50
class. Rather, owned by N. G. Tucker of
Cherryfeld, won in three straight heats !;
time, .2.42, 2.444, 2.47. In the sweepstakes
Bangor, was the winner in three straight
heats; time, 2.32, 2.33, 2.3s. Yorktown.
owned in st. John, took the running race in
two heats; time, 210f, 1.55
Races at Cornish.
CORNISH, Sept. 8. The races at Ossipee
Valley fair were won by Black Prince. The
best time was 2.4O. Mikado was second, and
Cypress third.
Danger from Forest Fires.
CALAIS. Sept. S.-Reports from the sur
rounding country in all directions say forest
fires are raging terribly. 1t is almost impos-
sible to prevent them spreading. Large
crews are fighting fires all through the upper
townships. The water in the river and lakes
has not been so low for years. Saw mills arc
doing very little work. Everybody is pray
ing for rain.
Nominated for Representatives.
THoMAsToN, Sept. Sat the caucus of
Democrats to nominate a representative to
the Legislature from this town, Edward r.
O'Brien was selected. The Republicans nom-
mated Chester A. Leighton.
Piscataquis Central Fair.
DOVER, Sept. S.-The annual fair of the
Piscataquis Central Agriculture Society be-
gan at Foxcroft today. So far the entries of
stock and the display in the hall have been
lighter than usual and the attendance
smaller. Tomorrow will be devoted to the
horse interests and larger crowd will prob
ably attend.
Meeting of Veteran Soldiers.
PENNINGTON, Sept. 8.-The veterans
broke camp about 8 o'clock yesterday, and
nearly all returned home. At the business
meeting in the afternoon it was unanimously
voted to organize Franklin veteran associa-
tion. 1t was also voted that the seven posts
in the county choose committee of one, and
this Joint committee will meet here the first
Wednesday in December, and elect officers,
and also draft a constitution and bylaws.
Business Trouble at Bath.
BATH, Sept. 8.-The creditors lof the ship
building firms of Goss & Sawyer and Goss,
Sawyer & Packard met today in response to
a circular from the board of trustees EN-
powered to handle the property of these in
solvent firms. Eighteen months were given
the trustees to realize on the assets sufficient
TO settle the claims That time has now ex-
pired. owing to the business depression the
affairs are in no better condition than eight
cen months ago, and the creditors have re-
fused further time. The liabilities are $780,
600; assets, $417,0O The assets will be ma
terially diminished in the forced conversion
into cash in the present state of business.
The above firms are not in existence now,
and the New England Shipbuilding Compa-
| ny occupies the plant
Sunstroke.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept. 8.-Delphis Rockford, a
| workman in Andrews granite quarry suffer
| ed sunstroke while at work yesterday af
| ternoon. 1t is believed he cannot recover
| He has a family.
Republican Nomination
ELLSWORTH, Sept. Sat Republican
caucus this afternoon, Judge Andrew P
Wiswell was unanimously nominated as can
didate for Representative to the Legislature.
The Maine State Fair
LEWISTON, Sept. 8.-The trustees of the
State Fair report the entries of stock and
other departments larger than ever before
The pressure for poultry and vegetable ex
hibits has made necessary the erection OF {
building 100 feet in length. Arrangements
have been made for base ball matches IL
which Manchester, Skowhegan ana Bate'
clubs will compete. The officers Of the s0el. @
ETY. are sanguine Of grand eXhlDlt. lhe
+,of %s,,r, 1tr-inc
Colt Race at WaterviIle.
FAIRFIELD, Sept. SIN the grand col
race at Waterville the two year old race was
won by ALI Kardi, owned by A. W. Yates e
Waterville. Time 1922. The three year ole
race was won by Ticonite,, owned Dy yo Hon
q. ]. Lawrence of Fairfield. Time 2.5O.
Reunion eff Veterans.
AUGUSTA, Sept. S.-The reunion OF tn
surviving members of the Fifth Maine Bat
terry was held on the premises of John +
Chase, near the Soldiers Home, at Iogu
today About forty members were in attend
ance. The programme consisted OF Vlsi
to the State House and the Soldiers Home
| followed by banquet in the evening In
| following officers were elected for the ehso
| ing year:
PreSident-Col. G. L. Stevens. Oakldiiu.
| Vice President-Wil II. N"son, AugusIa: =,
| Secretary and Treasure1-T. B. Mennea'y' Lo"
| iston.
1t was voted to hold the next reunion
Gardiner, Aug u, 1887. The National u Ion a[
band rendered the battery serenade Ill Ill
evening.
A Village Nearly Inundated
HAVANA. Sept. s.--The springs which rt
| Gently appeared near the village of CelDade
lagua continue to flow in undimin1lsftee, te,
volume, and in spite of efforts to devlatie " 4;