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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-09-11
THE STATE FAIR.
Promise of a Big Show at Lewiston
This Week.

LEWISTON. Sept. 1o.-Tomorrow is the
opening day of the State Fair and the indi-
cations are that the exhibition will be big
one. A large number of the fastest horses
in Maine are already on the ground and
some of the best cattle in the State.
Trustee George E. Bracket, whose de-
partments are Park Hall and Agricultural
Hall, has had his force organized and at
work for two days and the hall exhibits, es-
pecially the heavy machinery and goods, are
already in position. His department is a
busy rushing place today and almost chaos
seems to reign in the big building from
which order will be evolved in season for the
opening of the Fair tomorrow.
The following are his corps of assistants /:
Assistant Superintendent j. w. Knowlton
in main hall. G. W, Foss in implement build
ing under the grand stand Frank A. Wright
and Charles M. Craig. clerks; Clarence Rand
and Marston West, engineer and fireman S.
B. Skillings, elevator; e. K. Hatch, gate
tender; E. A. Brackett, watchman.
Trustee AlonZo Libby, of Saccarappa, has
brought along some splendid colts and Jer-
seys.
Just few of the celebrated Maine stall
lions which were ON the grounds Monday
forenoon, and will remain at the fair during
the week are Nelson, Also, Dictator Chief,
Red Hawk, Lawrence, Glenarm, Lamont,
Ticonic, Broadway, Redwood and others.
The fastest trotters in Maine are here. So
are the best knights of the ribbon in the
State. The great Hereford herds of Hall G.
Burleigh, Of VessalborO, and Mr.. Bailey, of
Winthrop, are on the fair grounds loaded
with premium ribbons from the New Eng
land show.
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longfelIow Statue Association o
Portland.

To the Citizens of Portland The i'm
portant work Of erecting public statue to
the memory of the poet Longfellow In this
his native city is drawing to its close. The
pedestal has already been completed and set
at a cost Of s24O0, and the statue. which ar
rived'safely in New York some two weeks
since, is expected to arrive in Portland this
week. Nothing delays the early unveiling
of the statue but the want OF funds to COM
plete the final payment, for which about ST.
600 are still needed.
The citizens OF Portland have contributed
literally to this subject, but probably many,
who desire to contribute, have not been
reached, and others would gladly increase
their contributions In order to make up the
required sum. Ii has, therefore. been deem
ed proper that a public statement Of the
situation and needs Of the Society should be
made in the hope that II would meet with a
prompt response, which will enable the
Society to fulfill its obligations 10 the sculp-
tor and entitle 1t to the possession Of the
statue on its arrival In this city. Contribu-
tions may be made to Mr.. Philip II. Brown,
treasurer, 21S Middle street
BY order of the executive committee.
CHARLES f. LIBBY, President.
Portland, Sept. 10, 1888.
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Perry Family Reunion.

Gen. J. ]. Perry and wife, Rev. T. S. Per
ry, and several other members Of the Perry
family In this State leave this morning to at
tend grand reunion Of the descendants Of
Anthony Perry, who settled In Rehoboth.
Mass, in 1858. The reunion is to be- at the
old homestead where Anthony Perry arst
built his log cabin, which homestead has
been Kept In the possession Of his deseen-
dants ever since.
History shows that this old Massachusetts,
pioneer was celebrated Indian fighter In
his day, and was at the capture Of the old
chief "Annawan" about six miles from his
house, which ended what Is known as king
Philips war"
His descendants seemed TO have Inherited
the same kind OF blood. Capt John Perry
and eight others from RehOboth, served IN
the Revolution, a large number In the war
Of 1872, and still larger number In the war
Of the rebellion. These descendants are
scattered all over the country.
In the order Of exercises at the reunion
there VIII be reading Of the Scriptures and
prayer Dy Rev Oliver III. Perry, of Kalan,a-
200, Mich, Address Of welcome bv Hon
Marsden J. Perry, Of Providence. II. l.. ge-
nsg Hnesologicai sketch by Edgar Perry, Esq, Of
Cleveland, Ohio, and poem by Sarah Orne
S1eWett, and oratlOn by Gen. j. j. Perry, OF
Portland.
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the WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Sept. IL, 1888, pm.
The indications for the next "a hours are
fair weather, and warmer westerly winds.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept 10 1885,
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BERRY's ESTIMATE.

odficiSU riuFduty Fut at ,0OFs
Mr.. Stephen Berry, agent for Maine Of the
Associated Press, makes the following esti-
mate:
There are 507 towns and plantations in
Maine. OF these we have received returns
from 241 which give Burleigh. Republican,
56019; Putnam, Democrats, Al. GAG; Cushing
Prohibition, LIZA; scattering. 957. The same
towns in 1886, gave Republican, As, 100; Dem.
ocratic, 3S,095; Prohibition, 2,442; scattering
2S Burleigh's plurality is 1888, against 10,-
065 in 1886. Republican gain of 4.3Os. The
266 towns to hear from gave in 1886, Repub-
lican, 20.sS1 Democratic, 27, 7,194 Prohibition,
1,426. If the same ratio of gain and loss is
maintained the final vote will stand, Repub-
lcan, SO, 252; Democratic. 60,445; Prohibi-
tion, 2,S10, scattering, 957; total, IA, ,164,
with plurality for the Republicans Of 49,
S07.
In 1884 the vote stood, Republican, 1889;
Democratic, $3.50; Republican plurality,
1915
The labor vote this year is included in the
scattering, but evidently some of the scatter
ing should be assigned to the Prohibition
vote. The Presidential vote in 1884 was
smaller than the governor vote in the aggre-
gate but showed slightly larger plurality.
viz: 2O.064. The legislature in 1886 stood
Republican Senators, %; Democrats, A; Re-
publican representatives, 122; Democratic,
27; Prohibition and Independent, one each.
The Republicans will gain a few in the
House and perhaps in the Senate. The four
Representatives to Congress are elected with
increased maiorities.
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KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Enthusiastic Citizens Of Augusta Ad-
dressed by Mr.. Blaine.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, Sept. 1c.-In Kennebec county
the Republicans were obliged to fight against
united and active opposition, making a
special effort with big barrel as its COM
modify. but, as usual, they won handsome
victory. Wdterville, which last spring cast
democratic majority, was redeemed, giving
the Republican ticket majority of "a votes
The decrease in the majority in this city
city from that of two years ago is explained
by the fact that the Democrats, under the
lead of Commissioner Of Navigation Morton.
made vigorous fight with large sum of
Of money to aid them. The Republican vote
in Hallowell two years ago was swelled by
the vote of many personal friends of Gov.
Bodwell. The Republican gain Gardiner is
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sed by Mr.. Blaine, Gen. Geo. Nancy, of
Tennessee; Hon. w. II. Calkins. of Indiana
Hon.J. H.::Manley, chairman of the Maine
Republican committee, and ]. Manchester
Haynes, Maine member Of the national Re-
publican committee. There was much cheer
ing and great enthusiasm and Mr.. Blaine
stood on the steps Of his house while speak
ing and said:
Gentlemen-I beg to join you in the cheers
and give three times three for the State Of
Maine. [Great cheers.I 1t is always a gre at
race when we out run ourselves. Laugh
teri We have beaten our record and we
have done IL against the most persistent, en-
ergectic and was about to say, unfair oppo-
sition that we have encountered in this State
during the period of "a years in which have
participated in Maine politics. We have
encountered more money with a more sys-
tematic attempt to use it corruptly than
ever before in the history Of Maine cleo
tiOns.
Every officeholder, taking his cue from the
Presidents campaign subscription of S10,-
900, believed that under the civil rules of the
administration, 20 per cent was the rule this
this year. Great applause.l They have
paid out OF their salaries at that rate, even
those who needed every cent of their meagre
pay, hayelbeen seized by the collar,::as the
highwayman seizes his victim with the cry
election. Against all this, without an Office
in our hands, without patronage of any kind
to use or misuse, the Republicans OF Maine.
who know their principles and their aims,
and know what they mean when they vote to
sustain them, have risen against the free
traders with one great .effort, and have tri-
umphed as we never triumphed before. [Con-
tinued applause.l
And now we send greeting to the Presi-
dent [great laughter, with his $4,000 sub
scripti0n and the 20 per cent Of the office
holders. and tel him that If the executive
subscription had been $20,0 and 40 per cent
had been taken Of the office-holders, we
would only have put another, and yet anoth-
er, thousand on the majority. [Great laugh
ter and applause, and voice, well give
him another in November"
Gentlemen, you have done great work to-
day Ia voice You're right''l; work, the
Importance Of which and the tendency of
which, and the final result Of which we may
not fully measure tonight, and we will not
attempt to do it. For this might we will
give to rejoicing Our many days of hard
work have borne fruit. [Great applause.] /
thank you for the call that is so compliment
tary TO myself.
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THE FIEsT DISTRICT.
Mr.. Reeds Plurality Nearly 2,7oo.

Mr.. Reeds district is composed of Cum
berland and York counties. From the FORM
er reports have been received from 10 towns.
These give Reed 9474, Emery S096, plurali-
ty for Reed of 1873. Two years ago the re-
manning towns in Cumberland gave plural
ity for the Democratic candidate of 70. If
these towns voted the same as last year
Reeds plurality in Cumberland will be 1893.
Reports from % towns in York county have
been received. These give Reed 7606 and
Emery 6357,a plurality forReed 1249. The two
remaining towns in 1886 gave plurality for
Reed Of 40. Assuming that they voted the
same yesterday, Reeds plurality in York
county is 1898. And in both counties his
plurality will be 1887. The prospect is, how
ever, that the towns not reported will gain
enough to bring Mr.. Reeds plurality close
up to 27O0. The vote by towns is given be-
low:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
1893 1896
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CANADIAN TALK.
What our Dominion NeIehbors are
Told of Retaliation,

TORONTO, Sept. 10.-Referring to the pas
sage by Congress of the retaliation bill, the
Globe says. "The whole business is dis
graceful to Congress. Canadians must just
possess their souls in patience, hope for the
best and influence Ottawa as much as posi-
BILE to do whatever may honorably be done to
avert the threatened evil. 1t is not improb-
able that the politicians of the republic may
be brought up with a round turn by the de-
cent element of the American people,"
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and the following are the representatives
chosen: Lewiston, John Harper. A. b.
Meally. j. E. Clautier. Irvey w. Emerson: t:
Auburn, Geo. @. Clifford and David P. Field;
Liyermore and Turner, John A. Palmer, Of
LIyermore; Minot and Durham, T. A. Pur-
ington, Of Minot; Leeds, Greene snd East
Llvermore, Alvin Record, Of Liyermore
Falls; Lisbon and Webster, James G. Jor-
dan, Of Webster; Poland and Wales, Alden
Moulton. Of Wales.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

A disastrous fire broke cut Sunday in the
sash and door factory Of Day Huber Il
Crocker, on Main street, San Francisco. The
which were entirely consumed, and three
blocks which are almost a total loss. The
loss Is estimated at 81 .250, 600 with an insur-
ance OF S200.0O0. About two thousand men
are thrown out Of employment One man
was burned to death in the flames.
Most alarming reports from various parts
OF New Brunswick are coming in concerning
the damage done to standing crops by the
recent frosts.
The Hopewell woolen mills at Harpswell
n. s., were burned Sunday. Loss $500
Insurance $500.
A train on the New York, Pennsylvania Il
Ohio was run into by a freight train yester-
day, and four persons were killed and 25 in
iured.
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BUcKsPoRT, Sept. 10.-Schooner Carrie A.
Bucknam arrived at Bucksport Saturday,
deeply laden and in fine condition. She has
had queer experience the past year. About
twelve months ago when off the Florida
coast she became disabled in heavy gale
and beavy sea, and was abandoned by the
crew and officers. For while she drifted at
the mercy of the elements, being at last
picked up by an ocean voyager, and towed
into aFlorida port and sold. Capt. M. Graves,
of Bucksport, bought her, and at his home
made masts. rigging and sails, which he af-
forwards shipped out South. The vessel was
reftted, and comes home looking as good as
new.
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French strikers cause Trouble.

PARIS, Sept. 1O-Five hundred strikers
and 80 women at Allasac, near Limogis,
started to hold meeting yesterday. Find
ing the way to the meeting house blocked by
infantry with fixed bayonets, the women
rushed forward telling the men to follow.
Six were wounded but the infantry fell
away. The victorious strikers then held a
meeting. Afterwards further conflicts
arose and several more strikers were wound
ed. The soldiers again fell back. The may
or offered to mediate between the masters
and the strikers.
Another disturbance occurred when one
thousand strikers, accompanied by 200 wom-
en- marched to Limogis. The women were
incensed because Of the mems inability to
obtain work and threatened to destroy the
works.
Scenes similar to those at Allasac occurred
until the troops were withdrawn. Many Of
the strikers were wounded.
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AUGUSTA, Sept. 2O-Chairman Manley
has sent the following telegram:
AUGUSTA, Sept 10, 1888.
To Hon ~. 8. Quay, Chairman Republican Ma
ttondt Committee, 81 FIFTH Are., NeO YORK;
We have carried the State by a plurality OF 2O,-
600 and have chosen the entire delegation In
Congress. Reeds majority will reach twenty-five
hundred. The malorities for Dingley BOutelle
and Milliken will exceed 60O0 res pectiyely
We have chosen every Senator and nearly or
quite f0ur-ifths of the Representatives in our
Legislature, and have carried every county in the
State on the popular vote.
lSignedl J. II. MANLEY
Chairman Republican state Committee.
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THE SECOND DISTRICT.
Mr.. pIngIey Elected by a Plurality Of
About 5000.

Especial 20 the Press.
LEWISTON, Sept. 10.-Androscoggin county
complete gives 1146 Republican plurality, a
gain of 800, and elects all the eleven repre-
sentatives. Lewiston makes 800 Republican
gains. In this district. Dingley has about
5000 plurality over Allen. DEM, and $500
majority over all, Republican gain of 1000
over 1886 ami 500 more than in 1884. Many
Democrats voted the Republican ticket as
protest against the Mills bill and the fishery
treaty.
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BERWICK AND NORTH BERWICK.
Jonn GqWell. lheRl ..........................
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Correction.

an the communication from Saccarappa
concerning the sermon of the Rev. Mr.. Pen
dexter, published in yesterdays PRESS, this
sentence occurred: would he [Mr. Pen
dexteri s1eor in his pulpit at a reputable
citizen because ne attends some church other
than his?" The word in the communication
was saeer, but tie compositor changed it
to swear.
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Attempted Suicide.

Robert Brettnn, a Waltham watch faatory
employe. was called to Nantasket Friday by
a dispatch which announced that Miss Rose
Coates had attempted suicide by poison.
He responded and took her to the Massa-
chusetts General Hospital. Sickness and
melancholy are the causes, it is thought, OF
her attempted suicide. She is "a years old,
has sister in Waltham, and parents in
Cushing Me
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The Vote of Camden.
KPoRT, Sept. 1O.-The represen

RocKPoRT. Sept. 1O.-The representative
vote Of Camden is: John Fl. Eells, Rep,
5S5; John p. Wellman, Labor and Dem, 1852 /;
Edward r. Ogier, Pro-, 452. The vote for
Congressman is; Dingley. 533; Allen, 437 !;
Howard, 80; Eustis, %. Camden goes Rep
ublican by one hundred and two plurality.
The plurality varies on the county tickets
from seventy to one hundred and fifty for
the Republicans.
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THE VOTE IN ARoosTooK,
Good News from the North Of the
State

Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, Sept. 10.-Mr. Burleigh has run
ahead of his ticket throughout Aroostook
county, and in his old home his vote is
nearly two to one against Putnam. not men,
tioning that this is close Democratic town.
Private dispatches received here indicate a
Republican plurality In the county Of five
hundred to nine hundred.
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Hon. B. G. BurIeigh Comes Through
With Flying COIsrs,
And All the Maine Congressman are
Happy.

1t is the grandest victory that has been
won by the Republicans of the State Of
Maine since the war. 1t has been won, too,
in the face of the best organized and most
active opposition that the Republicans have
met in many years. The candidate who
headed the Democratic ticket was a gentle
man whose personal character is above re-
proach and whose ability is recognized and
admired throughout the State. He made an
active personal canvass throughout the
State, and enjoyed the active and enthusias-
tic support of all the prominent men of the
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the direct result Of the placing Of lumber on
the free list, in the Mills bill. Augusta Re-
publicans held a jollifcation meeting in
Meionan hall tonight.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 10.-A long procession OF
citizens, headed by the National band. sere-
naded Governor-elect Burleigh, who re-
sponded happily. and then marched to Mr..
Blaine's residence, where they were address
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BASE BALL.
The ratIonaILeao,,a

The following games in the National League
were played yesterday:
AZ Pittsburg-Pittsburgs, L; Phlladel-
Second game-Philadelphlas, 1: Pitts
At Chicago -Chicagos. 8: BostoDs. &
AZ Observation-Disclosures. 4; Washingtons, 3
AT anapolis-IndianapO a; New
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The Androscoggin County Ticket.

LEWISTON, Sept. 10-Androscoggin coun-
ty elects full Republican county ticket b.
J. Hill and f. L. Sleeper are the senators
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LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Entire Republican County Ticket
Elected.

DAsIARIscoTrA, Sept. 16.-Lincoln county
gives Burleigh about 500 majority. Captain
Addison Austin, the Republican candidate
for Senator and the entire Republican coun-
ty ticket is elected. OF the six representa-
tive districts in the connty, the Republicans
carry four, electing Levi Turner, Jr, of
Somerville; Melville c. Brooks, of Westport; !;
Charles f. Achorn, Of Whitefeld, and Ed
ward G. Race, Of Boothbay. The Democrats
carry two, electing Dennis r. Henley, Of
Bristol, and ii. T. Mcintyre, of Waldoboro.
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The following Maine pensions have been
pranfad.

BIduItu.
INCREASE.
William ii. woodward, York Corner.
Frank A. Gusher, Appleton.
Jeremiah Avery, Greenfield
Mm. ID. Noyes, East Jefferson.
Gnarles w. Leeman, Aliens Mills.
VIM. ii. Moody, Liberty.
Spooner M. Simmons, North Whitefeld.
Gbar,no fnc,nona . "; Hamilton, Golden Ridge.
Snarles 3. Baker. Benton
James 4: Bartlett, Topsham.
yohn b. Sprague, CherryfieId.
James Cavender, Lewiston.
George A. Orr, Bangor.
Thomas Sullivan, East Brownfeid.
Ari Thompson, presque isle.
Bharles b. Williams, Mount Vernon.
mary, hiother OF Ezra I. Foster, Mapleton.
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Foreign Notes.

Two earthquake shocks have occurred at
Vestizza on the Corinthian gulf doing great
damage. Troops have been despatched
with a supply of tents for the homeless and
provisions for the destitute.
A despatch from Afghanistan says that
lshak Khan has 1000 men at Laskugan, and
that in small engagement at Maimena the
Ameer's troops were victorious.
Floods in the south Of Spain have caused
the loss OF many lives and done enormous
damage to prsperty.
A despatch from India says that shots
have been exchanged between the Thibetans
and the advanced parties Of British troops.
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There was great interest manifested in the
returns from the Maine election in Minnean-
oils last night, and Gen. Harrison received
messages at his home.
The Grand Army Encampment at Colum-
bus, Ohio, was formally opened yesterday.
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MAINE.

Tried to Burn Their Way Out.
BELFAST, Sept. 10.-This afternoon the
Waldo county Jail was set on fire in the at
tic by two prisoners, with view to escape.
Damage: few hundred dollars,
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WALDO COUNTY.
A Strong Republican Delegation to
the Legislature.

BELFAST, Sept. 1o.-Belfast gives Bur-
leigh, 7Os; Putnam, sos; Cushing. 16; Sim
mons, 10. Israel w. Parker. Rep. is the
representative elected. The returns indicate
the election Of the whole Republican county
ticket by about 800 majority. except the sher-
iff. Both of the Republican senators are
elected, and four-probably fve-Republican
ranre esantafives ont Of savan
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Portsmouth forfeited two games 10 Low
ell In the New England League yesterday.
giving Lowell the pennant.
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IN OLD YORK.
The Democratic Majority In RIdde
ford Reduced Nearly one-h Half.

BIDDEFoRD, Sept. 10.-The Democratic
plurality in this city is S65 on the governors
vote. Two years ago the Democratic plural
ity was GOO. Both Democratic representa-
tives are elected. The Democrats carried
five wards out of seven. The vote for gov
ernor and congressman follows: Putnam,
1866; Burleigh, 1000; scattering. s6. Emery.
1854; Reed, 1908; scattering. 20.
Old Orchard gives Blu h 43 plurality.
The Republicans lead on the county ticket,
and elect their represanIative
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PENoRscoT COUNTY.

BANGOR, Sept. 11.-Boutelle for Congress,
was 2,142; Stewart, dem, 1,e56; Barker, pro-,
121; scattering, 80; J. G. Clark. l.. A. Bar
ker and William Engle. Representatives,
are elcted Representatives by an average
plurality of $50.
BANGOR, Sept. 10.-One hundred and fifty
four towns in the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict give Republican vote for governor Of
1913; Democratic, 10,707; Prohibition, 6i2.
This is Republican plurality Of 4,456
against 3605 two years ago.
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SOMERSET COUNTY.
Great Gains Over Two Years Ago.

SKowHEGAN, Sept 10.-The Republicans
carry Somerset county by above fifteen hun
dred plurality, eleven hundred more than in
1886, and five hundred larger than 1884, elect
ing Republican Senator, full board of
county officers, and seven of the eight repre-
sentatives to the Legislature.