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The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Maine PomoIogIcaI society.
New England Farmer.


The geographers Of our schools have
taught US that the principal exports Of Maine
are hay, lumber and ice, but the people Of
that State are beginning to think that it is
time for a revision of the books, and that ap-
pies be added TO the list. Maine appears 10
enjoy the reputation at the present time Of
sending to England the best apples that leave
our shores, and 1t Is believed that the time Is
not far distant when Portland will ship more
Of this fruit abroad than any other American
port Maine has the advantage in apple eul-
ture OF suitable land, and a climate that Is
especially adapted 10 the growth Of long
keeping varieties, the season not being long
enough TO allow the late varieties to ripen on
the trees, as they do few degrees farther
South. Great advances have been made In
fruit culture by Maine farmers within few
years, and not little Of their success Is due
to the influence Of their excellent Pomol0gi-
cal Society, which has held thirteen annual
exhibitions in connection with the State Ag-
ricutural Society.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
MccABE DISPOSED OF.
His Wife May Take Care Of Him
Hereafter.

New YORK, Nov. 12.-Judge Cowing, sit
ting in part of the Court of General sessions
today. disposed of the case of Doodle Alder
man Francis McCabe, holding that he need
not be sent to an institution, but may be
cared for by his wife. He fixed bail at 20, 600
for the production of the prisoner in case
cure of his malady should be effected.
District Attorney MARITIME appeared for
the people and Messrs. p. S. Newcomb and
William f. Howe for the prisoner. Mr..
MARITIME moved that the prisoner be commit
ted to an insane asylum TO be named by the
court Lawyer Newcomb at once protested
against such disposition of the case. He
declared that he was at a loss to understand
under what authority of law he could grant
the district attorneys application. If MeCabe
was Il desperate lunatic such action
would be proper, but the doctors who exam
lned him agreed that he was not suffering
from such IL form of insanity as to render
him dangerous to society or himself. His
mental troubles, as sworn, were of such a
character that there was but one chance in q
thousand OF his ever recovering. Mr.. New
comb then asked the court TO turn the pris-
0ner over to the custody Of his wife upon a
reasonable amount of BAIL Mr. MARITIME re-
piled that the doctors had not all agreed
that McCabe was likely to become danger
Gus. The experts examined for the defence
had so declared and stated that McCabe
would gradually fail and die in a short
period Of time. Whereas, the witnesses for
the people had testified that his malady
might take such n turn as would max e him
dangerous person to be at large.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
SUBURBAN NEWS.

The Wo0dfords Commandry u. y. q. C.,
are preparing to hold fair at their hall on
Wednesday afternoon and evening Of next
week. Miss Gertrude Reed has wrought
beautiful head in beaten brass to be placed
on sale.
Last Wednesday evening delegation Of
fifteen ladies and gentlemen, members Of
Presumpscot Csmmandry, Saccarappa, made
a fraternal visit to the WoodfOrd's members
and passed a very enjoyable hour.
The female employees at Mr.. York's tailor
ing rooms are working handsome silk sofa
pillow to be present ed to the Montgomery
Guards for their fair.
The work Of macadimising the road from
Deering bridge to Mitchell's tannery on
Forest Avenue, is finished. Upwards of
500 carloads of crushed stone have been
placed on the road and crushed by the steam
roller. A large force has been employed at
Rocky Hill in connection with the stone
crusher, which has on some days crushed
from As to 80 yards of rock. The town has
highway and in return has subs; initial road
which Will last many years withO repairs
Mr.. Joshua Saunders, aged SO years. an
old resident Of Deering, died yesterday
Saunders was a member Of the Maine Lodge
l. o. o. +. His funeral will take place Sun
day afternoon at his late residence on Saun-
ders street. Members Of the Lodge and Or
der win attend and participate in the SER
vices.
kNIGHTvILLE.
The outstanding town orders aggregating
S5,973.5i, lave been taken up and paid.
The Sentinel says diphtheria is very prev
alent in this village, but owing to its healthy
locality it assumes mild form.
YARMOUTH.
Rev. Mr.. Brunton Of Brighton. Mass, hav-
ing received unanimous call from the Cen
trail Society, has accepted, and will eater up
on his pastofate next Sabbath.
Sportsmen in this vicinity will have an op.
portutiny for rare days shooting at Gree
ly's fox hunt on Great MOges Island, mex
Thursday. Mr.. Greedy has placed eleven
foxes on the island this week, and will havl
them run by a slow hound sufficient tim'
to insure a good days work TO get all the
"brushes." Arrangements have been made
10 take the shooting party down by steamer
from Portland and Yarmouth, and a good
dinner will be served for all. Many Of Oui
gunners are making great preparations fol
the event and anticipate rare sport.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
"KNosBERs" ON A RAID.
A Temperance Raid on Missouri
Saloons.

CHADWICK, Mo-, Nov. 12.-About 100
BOLD Knobbers' entered this place at 10
o'clock yesterday morning and began raid
on saloons, their object being to burst open
barrels and pour the whiskey out. While
they were at this work, citizens of the town
opened fire on them. The shooting then be-
came general and more than 100 shots were
exchanged, resulting in stampede of the
bold Kn0bbers." Only one man was seri-
ously wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
TO INVADE MEXICO.
Cuttings FiIlibustering Expedition
into the Republic.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Nov. 12.-Capt
Edward Friend, Of the FL Paso Rifles, ar
rived here today and opened the roll for re-
cruits for Cuttings iillibustering expedition
inte Mexico. 1t is understood that 213
The expected expedition will be thoroughly
organized within month and will rendez-
vous at FL Paso. Federal officials in this ter
ritory are closely watching the movement,
and will use every endeavor to prevent the
invasion Of the friendly neighboring repub-
tion are well known characters, desperate in
the extreme, and capable Of causing serious
international trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
A Court House Broken open.

ST. PUAL, Mimi, Nov ia telegram
from Montevideo, Mimi, says 2 o'clock
county was broken into, presumably by
Madison delegation. One end of the brick
vault was battered down and the complete
county records taken. The burglar proof
safe of the county treasurer was also taken
The safe is said to contain considerable
money belonging to the county. Madison
was voted the county seat at the last election.
Gov. Hubbard received telegram from the
county auditor stating that the records were
being removed to Madison and asking for in
structions. Gov. Hubbard answered:
County attorney and sheriff will be able
to secure obedience to law and the court"
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
GLOUCESTER FISHING NEWS.
Report of the Fish Bureau-ArrIvais
and What They Bring.

GLOUCESTER, Nov. 12.-The American
Fish Bureau, w. A. Wilcox, manager, re-
port today the following: The only arrivals
Thursday were eleven shore vessels, with
$1,000 pounds of pollock and $500 pounds of
cod, mostly caught with gill nets. Arrivals
this morning: Two from the Western
Banks, with 10000 pounds OF cod two with
$4,000 pounds of halibut, four from shore
lock and 1000 pounds of cod; nine sail shore
gill meters, with $4,000 pounds of pollock
and $3.50 pounds of cod; one from off Block
Island with 115 barrels of mackerel.
Arrivals and receipts for the week ending
Nov. H. 1886: 112 fares, 727.400 pounds of
cod 100000 pounds of halibut, 293, 100 pounds
of pollock, 1915 barrels of mackerel. For
the week ending Nov. II, 1885: 1S9 fares,
3S7, ,624 pounds of cod. 1S1, 500 pounds of hall
but, 725,0OO pounds of pollock, 1896 barrels of
mackerel.
Other receipts the past week: 1000 pounds
of hake and cusk. $50 barrels menhaden.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Judge Thurman Surprised at the
Telephone Decision.

COLUMBUS, o.. Nov. 12.-Judge Thurman,
leading counsel for the government in the
Bell Telephone case, expressed great sur
prise last night at the decision Of Judge Sage
at Cincinnati, and said he believed the tele-
graph report that the judge had thrown the
case out of court must be mistake of the
reporter. as Judge Sage was only passing on
a demurrer. In case the decision is as re-
ported, ne says that nothing will be done
hold consultation in this city in December,
and the case will probably be taken to the
Supreme Court.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
The Farmers, Alliance Convention.

CHICAGO, Nov. 12:-The Farmers Alli-
ance this afternoon adopted a platform
which favors union Of farmers with labor
organizations to ameliorate all evils oppress-
ing both classes in .common;. asks that the
police of all large cities be placed under di-
rect State control, fayors a gradual income
taxes; demands that railroads be subjected
to the closest possible supervision by the
government. Upon the tariff and prohbi-
ton issues the platform is non-committal
These officers were elected: President, A.
j. Streeter, Vice President, j. j. Burrows,
Secretary, Milton George; Treasurer, Mr..
Arnold The next convention will be held
in Minneapolis.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
RAILWAY MATTERS.
EARNINGS OF THE SOMERSET ROAD

EARNINGS OF THE SOMERSET ROAD.
The treasursr's report Of the earnings Of
the Somerset railroad shows an increase
over previous years. These are the direc-
tors chosen this year: r. B. Dunn. John
Aver. Edward Rowe. X. w. Dunn, William
H. Brown, Nathan Weston, H. w. HILL
John Aver was chosen President; Edward
Rowe, Clerk; A. 4. Small, Treasurer; w.
NJ. Aver, Superintendent; and Edward
Rowe. Auditor.
The terms at which the contractors win
extend the HaItland road through Harmony
have been made known and a committee Of
Harmony citizens are busy trying to raise
the required funds. which consist Of Si75OO
In money and $1,000 worth Of railroad sleep
ers mt given prices. The company allow the
town $1,000 In stock for land damages and In
sure them the railroad by the middle Of next
July; while they have until the nth Of Mo-
vember to decide, and see how much. can be
raised.
MINOR NOTES.
On the 18th inst. the passenger trains viii
commence running between Pittsfield and
Hartland on the SebasticOok and Moose
head Lake railroad. Two trains viii prob
ably be run day, each way. The distance
between the two towns Is eight miles. The
freight trains are already running.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Earthquake sufferers stiII In Need.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 12.-The annual
meeting of the South Carolina Division of
the Travellers Protective Association was
held at Stanley. Hall last night and the fol-
lowing resolution was passed Resolved,
By the South Carolina division of the
Travellers Protective Association that the
President. L. G. Greene, be instructed to
correspond with the officers of the National
Association and the State Presidents. ask
ing them to forward all funds collected for
quake Oh Aug. 31st, as there are many who
are in need, having lost their ALL Remittances
can be nade to the Secretary and Treasurer,
X. III. Simmons, Charleston, S. c.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
The Vote on Prison Labor in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Nov. 12.-The returns
from all the counties in the State, excepting
Cook, now in the hands Of the Secretary Of
state, show that out Of the total vote of
477,23l in these counties, only 217,057 were
cast for the constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting convict labor. Cook county gave
63, ,555 for the amendment, and 1898 against it,
leaving majority for the amendment Of 50,-
562 With Cook county, the total vote of the
State was 0418, Of which 277,619 were cast
in favor Of the amendment, or 1855 less than
was necessary to pass it,
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
THE PoAcHERS
Still at Large, but the Officers In
Hot Pursuit.
a Description of the Two Men VINO
Are Wanted.
A Reward of 81 900 for Their Cap
ture to be Offered.

ELLSWORTH, Nov. PA circular has
been issued at Ellsworth for the benefit Of
officers in all parts of the State, giving
very careful description of the murderers of
the Machias game wardens. This circular
states that Calvin p. Graves of Hancock,
Maine, is a man five feet and between seven
and eight inches in height; his weight is leo
pounds; his complexion is dark and he has
dark full beard. heavy eyebrows. dark
blue eyes, and dark hair mixed with gray
his age is 43. When last seen Graves wore
brown overcoat, light homespun trousers
and a soft black hat.
His accomplice, James Mcfarland the cir
cular says, also lives in Hancock. He is six
feet tall and weighs 100 pounds, being some
what taller and thinner than Graves; he has
light complexion. sandy beard, large blue
eyes and curly hair; his age is 81; he wore
dark clothes, checked flannel shirt and soft
black hat
Officers have been on the track Of the mur-
derers all day today, and nothing has turned
up to give them any clue to the whereabouts
of the men. 1t looks like long hunt.
Talk of Offering Reward of S 900.
BANGOR, Nov. 12.-Councillor Hatch is in
telegraphic communication with Governor
Robie, who is in Philadelphia, with view
towards Offering reward for the Fletcher
Brook murderers. Mr.. Hatch thinks the
public sentiment demands a reward of $1,000
Take No Stock In 1t.
ELLSWORTH, Nov. 12.-No stock is taken
in the Union river theory. and it is thought
the Eddington man must be mistaken. III
the murderers are anywhere, they are around
here. When Graves is well taken care of,
Mcfarland viii come out. Sheriff Field and
his men have not given up the hunt.
Feeling at Machias.
MAcAIAs, Nov. 12.-The feeling here
against the murderers is still very strong.
The officers who were killed had many
friends. 1t is said that the report that
ed
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Spread of the Cattle Disease in
Indiana.

CHICAGO, NOV. IA special dispatch
from indianapolis, Ind. says: The Secreta-
ry of the State Board Of health has received
appeared in Benton county, and begging aid
to prevent the ravages Of the disease. In
their efforts to check the epidemic thel farm
ers in the northern part Of the State have
killed and burned several hundred head of
cattle.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
a DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
In Vermont Village DESTROYS a
Number Of Buildings.
The Entire Town Threatened with
Destruction.
Another Case OF a Place With No
Fire Engine.

BRATTLEDoRo, vt, Nov. 12-The VILLAGE
Of Townshed, on the Brattleboro and White
hall Railroad, was the scene of a disastrous
fire tonight. Flames were discovered Issuing
from Z; J; Knapps' store, and rapidly
house and harness shop, Charles cntlerss
house and Mrs. Wilkinson's house. ali on
the west side of the street and which at II
O'Clock are burned or burning. The resi-
dences OF Royal Howe, Mrs. Porter. Mr..
Simpson, Judge Stoddard and Marsh Martin
are threatened and momentarily expected to
be attacked. There is no fire engine in the
village and consequently the flames take
their course. If the fire crosses the street
the whole village will be DESTROYED. Aid is
asked from Burlington but cannot be given
on account OF freight on the track between
preaching, W
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
The New Hampshire senatorshIp.

derstood in this city for several days past
that Gov. Currier had decided to appoint
Gen. Gilman Marston of Exeter to fill the
unexpired term of the late Hon. A. f. Pike
in the United States Senate, and Hon. James
Generalship of the State in place of Col.
Mason w. Tappan, deceased. Today. it is
said that influences inimical to Messrs.
Marston and Briggs have caused the slaUe to
be broken, and that ex-Gov. Person G.
Cheney of Manchester win be given the
Senatorial honors and Hon. Ira Colby of
Claremont will be appointed Attorney Cen
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
a Boom In OIL.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. Nov. 12.-There was
a.boom in the oil market and much excite
ment. Prices advanced from 6Sf to 72f. and
closed steady at ZIG. The days transactions
rels. b. b. Frew was forced to suspsnd. and
several other operators were badly squeezed.
Az the close the shorts had recovered from
their panic, and better feeling prevailed.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
ANEW Senatorial Candidate.

John II. Ricketts,, the foundry man of
Pittsburg, is being doomed in some quarters
for United States Senator to succeed John |.
Mitchell, whose term Of Office expires next
March. Mr.. Rickets is native of New
Bedford, Mass, and a graduate of Harvard
ness partner of his father-in-law, Abram
Harrison, the foundry man. He is an elo-
quent speaker and has frequently been the
spokesman of delegations of iron manufac-
turers before Congressional committees
when heard on the tariff question
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Charged with an Attempt to Commit
Murder.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 12.-Danel
Crowley was arraigned this Afternoon in the
Police Court, charged with assault with in
tent to murder He pleaded not guilty, and
the case was continued to wait the result Of
his wife's injuries His wife IS stu very
low and her recovery is doubtful. She says
he pushed her on the floor aud poured kero-
sene oil upon her clothing and applied a
lighted match thereto. Crowley denied the
charges.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
SULLIVAN AND RYAN.
San francisco All Excitement Over
the Coming Battle of the Giants.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 12.-The license for
the boxing exhibition between Sullivan and
police and Captain Douglas, who officiates
with his club as municipal referee in all big
boxing matches, will attend TO see that the
law is not infringed The secretary Of the
Society for Prevention Of Vice will also be
present. These gentlemen are great ad-
mirers of the fistic art, and it is likely that
the law will not be too strictly Interpreted
1t is expected that the set-to will be a lively
one.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Messlna Quail In York county.


A cat belonging 10 Collins Emmons caught
bird few days ago which was a curiosity
to the uninitiated, who could not name It. 1t
was finally shown to some Of our noted
sportsmen, who pronounced IL Messina
quail. This Is the second one Of these birds
which has been captured since they were
liberated several years ago, The irst having
been shot by the editor two years ago. A
flock Of ten was recently seen near the Sea
road. Who knows but we may have some
good Messina quail shooting In years to
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
The Presldent's Messaoe.

The President win be much occupied from
collecting and arranging the data for and
writing out his annual message. There are
certain topics which it requires no ingenuity
to predict that he will discuss in his mes
sage, such as our relations with Great Brit
ain concerning the extradition and fishery
treaties, the issues which have arisen be-
tween this country and Mexico, and treaty
relations with various other powers. But
the President, while preparing himself for
the proper discussion of these and the other
topics to be considered in his message by
examination of the records, consultation
with his Cabinet and interchange of views
with the Senators and Members calling upon
him, will not address himself actively to the
preparation of his message before, at least
ten DAYS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
The National Grange coventIon.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.-The National
Grange Patrons of Husbandry this morning
received and referred a resolution calling
of the husbandmen of the country, At the
afternoon session the sixth degree was con-
ferred upon husbandmen from all parts of
the country, and work will be resumed this
evening. Altogether degree will be confer
ton will probably adjourn next Thursday or
Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
severe Gale on Lake Michigan.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. ia heavy gale has
been blowing on Lake Michigan al night,
and still continued this morning, forcing
on beach within a quarter of a mile of the
shore early this morning, and is now COM
plete wreck. The beach is strewn with her
deck load and spars. Among the wreckage
is trunk and some mems clothes. Nothing
is yet learned as TO the scho0ner's name or
the fate Of her crew.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
neath OF Rev. e. $. Eitznatrlok.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 12.-Rey. F. S.
Fitzpatrick, a very widely known Roman
Catholic priest, died of Bright's disease at
the Episcopal residence attached to st. Jo-
seph's Cathedral at 1890 o'clock today. He
was graduated at st. Mary's Seminary, Balti-
more, where he was classmate of Bishop
Kane OF Richmond and Bishop Kane Of
Wheeling, Va, and has served as assistant
priest IN numerous parishes in the Connecti-
cut diocese. He was 4S years old.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Accidentally Shot.

TExARKANA. Tex, Nov. 12.-W. W. Long
staff, a messenger of the Pacific Express
Company, was accidentally shot and killed
Yesterday, in the company's Office here. w.
ing his pouch and threw pistol on the floor.
The pistol exploded, the bullet entering
Longstaff's thigh. He died during amputa-
tion. He belonged in Canandaigua, NJ
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
President Cleveland Occupied With
Preparing the Annual Message
The Presidents Country House to
be Named "oak vIew."

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-It is formally an
nounced at the White House that the Pres
ident and Mrs. Cleveland have determined
country house just outside Washington 1t
has been called "Pretty Prospect" ssRed
Top" and several other names, but none of
them were authorized or even considered BY
the President. The new name is given be-
cause of the grove Of oaks near the house
and the fine view from the piazza. The
President and Mrs. Cleveland do notintend
to occupy ''Oak View" for more than a few
hours at time. Mrs. Folsom will, however,
make it her home 1t will be very agree
able retreas for the President when he de-
sires privacy
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
shortaee IN nIa accounts.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., Nov. 12.ILouis
APPLICABLE, for 27 years Secretary and Treas
urer of the New Brunswick Fire Insurance
Company, has been dismissed on account Of
a shortage of $3.50, due to oyerdratts In his
accounts and imperfect bookkeeping. He
will not be criminally prosecuted. Ills
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Death of Or. N. K. Kelley.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Nov. 12.-Dr. Nathan
iel X. Kelley, of Plaistow, N, H.. died this
morning, at the age of So years. The deceas-
ed was born in Plaistow, graduated at Bow
doin College in the class of 1923, and practic-
ed medicine.for ffty-four years in his native
Town. ne repIesenteu a6ea tne Town IN tne iegis-
ent of schools for many years, and was a
public-spirited man. He leaves widow,
hut no children
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
FROM NEW YORK.
A Glove Fight Stopped.

New York, Nov. IA glove contest be-
tween Jack Ashton of Providence and Joe
Lannon of South Boston was to have taken
place in the Academy of Music tonight, but
the manager of the Academy withdrew his
permission to use the house, and 1t was i'm
possible today to secure license for any
other place, as the police announced they
would stop it.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
Serious Affair at RockIand.

RocKLAND, Nov. 12.-Last night. about II
o'clock, Patrick Swaney, while drunk, aceus.
ed Clara E. Pease of having stolen sum of
money from him. in an alteration which
followed, he stabbed her with large bladed
jackknife just above the heart infiicting a
deep and dangerous wound, which may
prove fatal. In default of $1,000 bal he was
sent to Wiscasset this morning, to await his
trial at the next term of court.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-13
HygeIa Nerve Food comnarv.

The Hygeia Nerve Food Company has
been organized for the purpose Of carrying
on the business Of manufacturing and selling
nerve food, tonic and soda water drinks and
to establish manufactures for the manufac-
ture thereof. The following are the officers;
Presldent-tharles II. Robbins. Lowell Mass.
Treasurer-Albert CrOwell, LGwelI Mass.
Direet0rs-Albert CrOwell, Freeman W. Puffor,
Chas. II. Robbins, Joseph A. COram, John M. X.
Pendeton. Sylyanus Bartlett.
Capital stock $4,000; paid in nothing