The Portland daily press., 1886-01-14
Maina Reforno CLUBS.

BATH, Jan. 1S.-The quarterly convention
of the Reform Clubs of Maine opened in this
city at 10 o'clock this forenoon, but owing to
the non-arrival of the State committee but
little business was transacted, and the meet
ing adjourned at IL o'clock to o'clock this
afternoon, when other delegates will arrive.
At the afternoon session, S, W. Townsend
of Gardiner was chosen temporary chairman
and Thomas Stevens of Bath secretary.
Stirring addresses on temperance were
made by E. l.. Hawes of Skowhegan, A. K.
P. Buffum of Gardiner, Rev. D. @. Cushman
of Bath and others.
At the evening session the attendance was
large, and speeches were made by number
of the delegates.
The State officers will be elected tomorrow.
Maine Industrial School.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 13.-The opening of the
new Industrial School building at Hallowell
occurred today. 1t is handsome brick
structure, three stories high, and located
near the other buildinge. The exercises
were held in the school room. Rev. Stephen
Allen, chairman of the committee, gave
brief account of the origin of the school and
opening of the first building. Interesting re-
marks were also offered by Rev. Edward
Chase, Mrs. L. NJ. n. Stevens and Mrs. c. A.
Quinby.
Hon. John L. Stevens, the originator of
the idea of starting the school, and who first
introduced it to the legislature some fifteen
years ago, gave an interesting account OF an
incident that first set him to thinking of the
need of such an institution and of his efforts
that resulted in the act establishing it.
Hon. J. A. Locke, of the Executive Coun-
Gil, delivered an able address.
Charged with Adultery.
BRUNSWICK, Jan. 13.-Charles Harmon
and Mrs. Emma Pollard were arrested here
today for adultery and taken to Portland
jail.
FrankIin's Member Of the State
Board of Agriculture.
.FARMINGToN, Jan. 13.-Delegates from
the three agricultural societies in Franklin
county assembled here today, and elected
Maj. E. J. Gilkey of Strong member of the
State Board of Agriculture.
Refuse to Grant the Petition.
PENNINGTON, Jan. 13.-The County Com
missioners refused the use of the grand jury
room in the new county building to the ma
tional pension examiners, but grant it to the
county sheriff and his deputies. The Com
missioners, however, waive objection to any
of the county officers giving the use of their
rooms to the examiners if it can be done
without detriment to the business.
Death Of a Veteran Pedagogue.
CAMDEN, Jan. 13.-Died yesterday, U. d.
Witherspoon, an old school teacher, farmer
and town officer, aged 80 years. He was
native of Fisherville, N. H; always temper
ate, and never known to speak profane
word. He was relative of Rev. John With
erspoon, signer of the Declaration Of lnde-
pendence; also grandson OF Capt. John
Mills, a captain at the battle of Bunker Hill.
He leaves two sons, Capt Rodney Wither-
spoon of Camden, and t. b. Witherspoon of
New York. A telegram was received yester-
day of the loss on Nantucket Shoals of the
schooner 7. B. Witherspoon OF Camden,
named for the above, and all hands lost.
Broke Through the Ice and Drowned.
CALAIS, Jan. 13.-John Paul, aged about
So, was proprietor of boarding house at
McAdam Junction until Monday, when he
removed to Vanceboro. In attempting to
cross the st. Croix river today at the latter
point he broke through the ice and was
drowned. He leaves wife and five chill
dren.
A Quarantine Station Discontinued.
WATERvILLE, Jan. 13.-Dr. j. F. Hill, U.
S. Sanitary Inspector near Lake Megantic,
by order of Surgeon General Hamilton rails
ed the quarantine and discontinued the sta
ton at that point Saturday last. The travel
on that route having practically ceased, the
doctor recommended the discontinuance of
the station.
Bowdoin'AIumni Dinner.
BosToa. Jan. 13-The 18th annual reunion
and dinner of the Bowdoin Alumni Associa-
ton took place at Young's Hotel this even
ing, rs members being present President
Hyde and Prof. Henry johnson of the col
lege were present as the guests of the associ-
alton. Prior to the dinner, a reception was
given to President Hyde, followed by bust
ness meeting, at which the following officers
were chosen: President, Augustine Jones !;
vice president c. U. Bell; secretary, A.
Thayer: executive committee, r. p. Hodg-
don, E. c. Smith. B. B. Howard, ex-senator
Lsring E. N. lockwood, A. E. Spear, G. R.
Swasey, F. Y. Wright.
Sagadahoc Agricultural Society.
BRUNSWICK, JAM, 13.-The annual meet
ing of the Sagadahoc Agricultural Society
was held today and officers elected as follows:
| Prcsident-C. 4. Townsend.
Executive COmmittee-W. s. Rogers, Topsham;
| T. P. Whitmore, Bowdonham VIM. M: Pennell,
| Brunswick; Geo. III. Nichols. Bath W. D. Hall,
| Bowdon.
| Secretary-I. e. Mallett.
| Corresponding Secretary-S. T. Dixie
Treasurer. T. Smith.
Audtors-I. P. Booker and /. P. Tibbetts.