The Portland daily press., 1891-02-25
a Bright Light at winthrop.
Maine PomoIosIcsI Society.

BANGOR, February 24.-The winter meet
ing of the Maine State Pathological society
and State Board Of Agriculture commenced
here today, A. L. Simpson presiding.
Addresses OF welcome were made by A.
l.. Simpson and B. A. Burr, Bangor, and z.
A. Gilbert. secretary Of the State Board of
Agriculture, responded.
The following papers have been presented !:
Report on the experiment ssstion by Prof.
w. FL. Jordan; Cultivatio9y small fruits.
;. ii. Dawes of Harrison: Varieties Of straw
berries and marketing, Willis A. Luce, South
specimens of fruit. s. G. Harlow, Bangor;
Plum culture. Elijah Low, Bangor.
Az the AFTERNOON session the following
papers were read: "Cultlyation of small
strawberries and marketing" Willis A.
Luce. South Union; "Results of spraying,
illustrated by specimens Of fruits" S. III.
Harlow. Bangor; "Plum culture" Elijah
Low, Bangor.
on "Care and establishment of cemeteries"
by John G. Barker, Superintendent OF the
Forest Hills Cemetery, j Jamaica Plains, Mass.
and Agriculture, Its present condition and
future prospects" by Prof. Elijah Cook,
Manchester.
A Strange Turn Of Affairs.
BIDDEFoRD, February 24.-The latest sur
prise in The Biddeford court scandal Is that
City Marshal Tarbox will not take further
action looking toward Judge Hamilton's i'm
peachment. He takes this stand through
the influence of his political friends. who are
not friends Of Editor Prescott and who fear
that Mr.. Prescott may be appointed Judge In
case Judge Hamilton resigns or is impeached.
IL Is now well settled thar Judge Hamilton
will mt raSfOn and ua ah1 so
gressive move on the part Of Bddeford Re-
spublicans will bring his case before the pre-
sent session Of the legislature for action.
Burglars Make a Haul In Gardiner.
GARDINER, February 24.-The residence
of Mrs. L. ID. Cooke, on River avenue. In this
city, was entered by burglars at 4 o'clock
this morning. Entrance was effected through
the kitchen window. The family aroused L.
G. Giddings, one of the occupants. who shot
at the burglar several times but failed to dis
able MIN. The police are searching the
country but there Is as yet no clue. The
burglars only succeeded In getting some val
liable stlverware and adiamond ring.
New Social Club In winthrop.
WINTHROP, February 24.-Some Of the
leading business and professional men Of
this town have formed an association known
as "The Omicron Association" to more
closely cement social relations and furnish
healthy amusement after the manner of the
city clubs. The officers are. President, @.
y. Greeley: secretary and treasurer, E. l..
Loveloy; hnance board, G. r. Hannaford,
+. l. Bishop, Dr. q. w. Bates. The associa-
tion VIII at once fit up elegant apartments.
Maine's New Paper NALL.
LISBON FALLS, February 24.-The first
piece Of paper was manufactured at the new
Lisbon Falls paper and pulp plant, Monday
| night and the whole mill will be In operation
this week. The present company started II
here in the spring Of 1889 and the great plan
is now practically completed.
The company Is to manufacture book pa
| per and the product will be distributed
Throughout New England.
the Poor House At houIton Burned
HoULToN, February 24.-The poor hous'
burned at o'clock this morning with tn,
contents. There were ten paupers In tw'
locked rooms. They were rescued with dif
ficulty. The origin Of the fire is unknown
The loss is $4,000 on building and $500 ol
contents insurance $500.
The paupers are temporarily housed In tn
town hall.
| Electric Railroad In Blddeford.
BIDDEFoRD, February PA contract ha
Just been made with the Westinghouse elet
trio company to equip the Biddeford an
Saco horse railroad with new motive power
The work will begin as soon as the sno'
leaves and the road will be In running orde
by the first of June. The changes will nece
state the expenditure of thirty-ive thousan
dollars.
Lewiston Also Falls to Nominate
LEWISTON. February 24,-The Republican
Of LIE vision held their second caucus tn
evening but failed to nominate a candids'
for Mayor. The vote stood. Potter 395, Ge
rish 269. Googin 134. Cornish 100. JudR
Cornish withdrew later In the evening
Ward caucuses will again be held tomorrow
evening.
Governor surisIRh EntertaIns.
AUGUSTA, February 2a.-Governor AM
Mrs Burleigh entertained at their resldenc
this evening, members Of the staff and ladie
and the delegation Of the Ancient and Hon
orable Artillery Of Boston. The latter lsf
for Boston tonight.