The Portland daily press., 1886-06-23
The maine Crop Report.


AUGUSTA, June 22-On Thursday the
Maine Farmer will publish its annual early
review Of the crops, gathered from nearly
100 correspondents in different parts OF the
State, all practical farmers. The hay crop
will be larger than that of last year, and
above an average. A good deal of old hay
has been kept over, which, with the yield
that the formers will begin to gather about
the 1st of July, will encourage the keeping
of more stock to eat up the hay than in
former years. There has been an increase
in the amount of fertilizers used, though
farmers have not the most unlimited con-
fdence in them.
Oats hold the fort, leading the grain CROP
with barley pressing for recognition, While
potatoes remain the leading hoed crop.
Farmers are returning to the good old
fashion of raising yellow corn. They are
also keeping up breadth sweet corn
factories But little grass was winter
killed. The fine early spring not only ena-
bled the farmers to get in seed early, but to
send forth cattle nicely fattened from the
barn into green pastures which have
retained their rich verdure up to the present
time. Fruit trees of all kinds are literally
bending beneath plenteous burdens. The
cheese factories are gradually giving way to
the butter factories. More bees are kept in
Maine than ever before The cheap prices
for wool seem to be crowding out the raising
of sheep. Rain is greatly needed.
The italian Labor Problem.
AUGUSTA, June Ex-Governor Robie has
~ oop,rl1ainad nf
the employment by the Norway Water Com
pany of Italian labor, to the exclusion OF
needy laboring men. Governor Robie gives
the assurance that the matter will receive
immediate attention, and the Council will
probably be asked to pass upon it at the
next meeting. Governor Robie is understood
to be strongly in sympathy with the anti
Italian movement, but it is not quite clear
what is to be done under the existing laws
of the State The entire matter will receive
close official investigation.
The Lewiston Post office Contest.
LEWISTON, June GA movement is al
ready on foot among the Democrats to have
Postmaster Little ousted. He has held the
office under two administrations, had, it is
alleged, his office decorated with Republican
campaign flags and pictures during the Pres
| idential canvass, and is according to the
same Democrats, an offensive partisan"
There are three candidates in the field,-
ex-Mayor Walker, Mr.. L. Greenleaf and II
| A. Conant. The first named is the only one
| who has as yet put in a petition, but he is
| believed to have small chance of success.
| Mr.. Conant is an ex-taX collector and is
rather popular with his party, but his
| chances are believed to be of the third order
| Mr.. Walker is supported by the Democratic
leaders and the business men regardless of
| party He is the strongest candidate, hav-
| ing acted two years as city treasurer, served
| one term as mayor, and represented the
| party in the last Legislature. He, however,
| does not seek the office. Ex Governor Gar
| celon and Hon. Jesse Lyford are also men,
| toned as candidates, but the real fight will
| be between Walker and Greenleaf. The of
| fee is ''fat'' prize and yields Il salary OF
| $1,000 yearly.
Fire at Gray.
| GRAY, June 22.-The old Mayall factory
| is in flames and past saving.
New Post Office at BIuehiIl.
| WASHINGTON, June ga post Office has
| been established at South Bluehill and Sadie
A. Day appointed postmistress.
Drowned While Bathing.
SACo, June 22-Isaac Descoteaux, aged
| Is. a son of Isaac DescoteauX, was drowned
while bathing at Thatcher's Creek, Bidde-
| ford, this evening.
Lodge Instituted
BANGOR June 22.-Bangor No. IA, Patri-
archs Militant, was instituted here tonight
| by Lieut.. Gen John C. Underwood of Gov
| ington, KY, commander of the order in
America, with 27 members.
Meeting of the State Fair Trustees.
LEWISTON, June 22.-The State fair trus-
tees are in session arranging the trotting
| premiums, which they will complete tomor-
row.
The Lewiston Races
LEWISTON, June 22.-The first days race
of the Gentlemen's Driving Association took
place today. There was good attendance
and a splendid track. In the $50 class sever
horses were entered. Puritan won first
money, Maggie G. second best time, 2.34a
In the 2.34 class, Carrie T. won first money
Oliyette second; best time, 2.321. There
will be good races Wednesday.
Reunion of Veterans.
VAUDEVILLE, June 22-The Thirteenth
Maine Regmental Association held its an
nual meeting today at the Elmwood Hote
Ninety members were present. The follow
ing officers were chosen; President, DR.. j
M. Bates. Yarmouth: vice presidents, Capt
| S. S. Andrews, Biddeford, Capt. r. 7. Jor
dan, Boston; treasurer and secretary, W. R
| Gribben, Portland The next annual meet
ing will be held at Bangor.