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The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Great Rifle Shooting.

SPRINGFIELp, August 2i.-The greatest
achievement in rifle shooting ever accom-
pllshed was the skirmish run Of Capt.
hoveit Aiken OF Chicago, inspector Of rifle
tional Guard, at the state riffs range here
today. The skirmish run under United
States army regulations upon silhoutte
figures. Capt Aiken made a clean score,
placing every shot upon the prone figure
making the highest possible score. The run
consisted Of 20 shots at 80 seconds intervals.
unknown distance. from 600 to 200 yards and
return double time, ten halts being made.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Killed BY ShafrIng.
Especial to the Press. !

lopSSidt W biiO AiCoo.l
BATH, August 21-Frank Pinkham, a seven
year old son of George F. Pinkhhm of Bath,
was instantly killed this afternoon while at
play on a shed adjoining Hyde's foundry, by
being caught on shaft running from the
foundry to w. E. Corliss's blacksmith shop.
Canadian Quariyman Drowned.
Especial to the PREssl
GREENS LANDING. August 21-Peter Pat
terson. Canadian who has been working
for some time for Keeler 81 Shields at their
quarry, was drowned last night by the cap
sizing of a boat.
The Governor Favors the Law.
WATERvILLE. August 21.-One thousand
people attended the grand excursion and pic
nc Of the l. o. Of g. T. and s. of T. of Maine
at Vassalboro grove today. Many prominent
men were present and spoke upon the tenn
perance question, among them being Gov.
Burleigh, who enthusiastically championed
the Maine prohibitory liquor law. Rain in
terfered somewhat with the afternoon exer-
cises. Tomorrow the fourth annual grove
meeting Of the Universalists begins and con-
tinues two days.
Mussie Jubefie Sentenced.
BANGOR, August 2l.-Mussie Hayden Ju-
berie. the Armenian woman, charged with
child murder at Orono, pleaded nolo conten-
dere in the Supreme Court today, and was
sentenced to IS months in the county jail at
hard labor. Her counsel pleaded extenuat-
ing circumstances. She attempted suicide
when taken to Jail by choking herself. first
with a shawl, and afterwards with her
hands. She nearly succeeded before the Off
GERS seized her.
A Fresh PeddIar Arrested.
BIDDEFoRD. August 21.-A travelling pic
ture peddlar named Harry A. Specker, was
arrested in Saco today for making insulting
proposals to a lady at whose house he
called. When she attempted to leave the
house to summon help he stood iu the door
way and prevented her exit. In the police
conrt he was fined $5 and costs and went to
jail.
Entries for the York County Agricultural
Society's races next Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. closed today. There are 81 en-
tries In all from all over New England.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Presidential Visits to Por,Is No.

To The Editor Of the Press:
The reply to enquiry about General Lafay-
ette, being so prompt and satisfactory Co-
gether with the interest attending President
Harrison's visit to Vermont during Che cur
rent week., prompts me to ask for iaforma-
tlon as to the names II any, OF the Presi-
dents OF the United States, who have made
official visits TO Portland, our local ANNALS
being silent on this matter? CF.
President Polk visited Portland I'm 8S47,
and President Pierce visited Portia md I'm the
"ffties." Hon. James Buchan .n-ssfter-
wards President-visited Portland. In 16sz,
when Secretary Of State. and President
Grant also came to this city. Pre- ssdent Hsr-
rIson was here In 1889 on his ray to Bar
Harbor
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Temperance campmee citing.

The temperance campmeeting at Old Orch
ard campground will last from August 2Sth
to the 30th. This will be the programme:
FRIDAY.
Up. m.-Volney B. Gushing. subject, "rhe Sa-
loon In Politics." Mrs A. @. Davis,
Louisville, KY.
7.30 p. m.-Mrs L. M. N. Stevens.
SATURDAY
1880 q. m.-Mrs. Barakat
zoo p. m.-H0n. Nelson Dfngley, Jr. Hon. III.
Knowlton.
7.30p. m.-Several addresses
SUNDAY.
300 a. m-Saco Reformed Club.
1880 a. m.-Mrs. Barakat.
200 p. m.-Hon. Neal Dow.
$50 p. m.-Rev. w. s. McIntire.
7.30 p. m.-Rev. ID. w. LeLacheur
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OCEAN SPRAY scoRcHEp.
Disastrous Blaze Among the sum-
ner Cottages and shops.

BosroN. August 2l.-The summer village
OF Ocean Spray, in the town Of Winthrop,
had serious fire today. The fire started
in Defoe's livery stable. and under a strong
seutheasterly wind, spread rapidly among
the infammable buildings. Help was sum
moned from the neighboring towns. The
buildings burned are Devoe's stable. con-
feetionery store adjacent and three cottages.
The chapel near by was damaged by flames.
Two men asleep in the loft of the stable
were burned to death as were also ten of tie
city horses In the stable.
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Fifth Maine Bate nv

The Fifth Maine Battery As ,ociation held
Its annual reunion at Old Or ch ard, Thur. Y
day. Twenty-six members OF the AssOcla-
tlon were present. They With. their wives
and children to the number or 40 were hand
somely entertained by Richard L. K. Grant
Charles M. Pike. James y. II ogg and Moses
E. Lowell, members resideE { In Saco and
Buxton. The following OH ,ers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President.Benj. 8. Smith. Gardlner.
vice rresident-Charles M Pike, buxton.
occrerary-Inomas d Mennealy. Lewiston.
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COLLECTIONS ARE SLOW.
r. C. Dun's Weekly Trade Review
The Weekly List Of Failures.

New YORK. August 21.--R. G. Dun &
Co.. in their weekly review of trade say
The general business Of the country does
well, with gradual improvement in nearly
all branches, based on an actual increase Of
demand from the farming states. Collections
are not generally good, and there is more
than the usual complaint; but the rush of
harvesting and other temporary causes ex
plains much of the delay.
The business failures throughout the
country for the last seven days are reported
to r. G. Dun & Co. and E. Russell & Co., of
the mercantile agency, number for the
United States, 199, and for Canada II; total
ZIG, as compared with a total Of 227 last
week and 231 for the week previous to last
For the corresponding week last year the
figures were 1872 representing liz In the Uni
ted States and 20 In Canada.
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Only a Few Showers.

Following is the forecast of the weather for
New England: Showers in the morning; fair
In the afternoon. Cooler and fair Sunday.
Winds shifting to west.
Cant!onary signals are displayed from
Atlantic City to Eastport.
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THREE BULLET HOLES.
Daniel w. Smith of Boston Shot Him
self at Concord.

CONCORD. N. H., August 2l--Daniel w.
Smith, aged about 80. claiming to belong in
Roxbury, Mass, arrived at the Commercial,
House last night. he was given a room and
as ne did not appear today the apartment
was broken into this afternoon and he was
found lying on the bed with two pistol shots
In his side and one In his head.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
GRAND ceuncIII. O. r. N.

The Grand Council /. o. r. NJ, has been
elected as follows:
Great Prohet-B. b. Foster, Portland
Great Sachen-Walter 8. Bailey, Portland.
Great Senior Sagamore-A. l.. Stephenson.
Gardiner.
Great Junior sagamore-w. 4. st. Johu knight
Vile.
oGreat Chief OF Kecords-C. w. Foster, Wood
f0rds.
= Great Keeper Of wampum-H. R. Sargent,
Great Sannap-F. K. Wheeler. Woodfords.
Great Mishinewa-O. A. Tuell, Augusta.
Great Guard Of Wigwam-B. r. Parkman,
Woodfords.
The ceremony Of raising up was perform
ed In very impressive manner by Past
Great Sachem R. M. Libby. The reports
showed the order In good condition.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
PROSPEROUS LOWELL,
Int resting Figures Regarding the
city's Wealth and Growth.

LOWELL, Mass. August 2i.-The tax rate
for Lowell on $1,000 of valuation last year
was SIT. The increase of valuation in real
estate and personal property is $l,934, ,446
This increase is about the average for the
past Is years. The number Of polls is &c, ,75i.
a gain of 9s males and loss Of female from
1890. For city expenses of various kinds
the assessors must raise 81 ,0555, 500. Mayor
Fifield's administration cuts down the tax
rate Al 40 from last years figures
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
CROWD CALLED THE JUDGES ROBBERS,
Because They Set a horss Back for
Pacing Down the Stretch.
Exciting End OF a Trottine Horse at
Norwaik, Conn.
A Long List Of Good Horses Entered
TO Trot at Bangor.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, August 21.-The
closing day Of the grand circuit races at
Hampden Park was eventful for the two
fast heats made by hal Pointer In the free
for-all pacing class. Being pushed by YCto
Maid he made the first heat In 10l, the sec
ond In 2.14. and the third In 10a. This es,
tabllshed o new record for the Hampden
Park track. the best previous record being
2.14. made by Goldsmith Maid In 1876. In
the last heat Of the free-for-all Johnston led
Hal Pointer at the half mile post by two
lengths and then without breaking he was
distanced by the geldlng. The greatest race
Of the day was the 2 2S trot for the 5000
Springfield stake. The first four heats were
won respectively by Martha Wilkes, Happy
Bee, the fayorite. Frank F. and Fannie VIII
cox, the latter also winning the fifth heat.
In the sixth heat Fanny broke and to catch
the leaders paced the entire back stretch
and by magnificent squirt caught Happy
Bee on the home stretch and passed under
the wire ahead. The judges set her back to
second place amid cries Of robbery" from q
thousand throats. 1t being dark this race
went over until 10 O'Clock In the morning
Following are the summaries:
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SITUATION GROWING GRAVE.
The Freight Hands Strike In Illinois
Becoming Serious.

PEORIA, ILL.,, August 21.-The strike in
the Peoria and Pekin Union yards is still on,
ne freight trains being handled.
An attempt was made last night to trans
fer some sugar from the glucose company's
works to the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy
cars. This road is not involved in the strike
but the men moving the sugar were set upon
and terribly beaten.
Two arrests were made. David ID. More,
chairman Of the strikers committee, was ar
ing the men to interfere with the Peoria and
Pekin Union property
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
New CorporatInn.

several new corporstIons have been
formed relating to Portland people:
Inc =: A. Gushing Shoe Co. has a capital
Y. A; Gushing Is president, treasurer and
one director, and Henry NJ. Gushing and
deorge l.. Drake the other two directors.
The Cumberland Bone Phosphate Co. has
q capital Of 100000 with $500 paid In. Geo.
T. Weseott Is president; Geo. +. West. treas
rectors.
Ihe Westbrook Paper Co.'s capital stock
Is $4,000. w. Il. Carpenter OF Madison ls
president; X. II. Carpenter, Westbrook.
treasurer and these two with Geo, I'll. Brown
Of Westbrook, directors.
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James Russell loweIps win.

BOSTON, August 2i.-The will Of James
Russell Lowell disposes OF substan-
TALLY the whole Of his property for the BEN
eft OF his daughter and her children. He
gives, however, to Harvard College such
books from his library as the library of the
college does not possess, or of which for any
able to those in the college library. He
gives all his manuscripts to Charles Eliot
Norton, making him his literay executor.
The executors Of the will are George Put
nam and Moorfield Storey.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
saIton seas Feeders.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, August 2i.-A man from
the New River basin brings the information
that two large streams of water are flowing
mia via the New River. This makes two
sources of supply for the inland sea, and
goes far to establish the claim that the des-
ert lake will he narmanant
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
MORE EARLY BIRDS.
Editor otis's Band Gathers Strength
at RockIand.
ISpeclal to the Press. 1

Especial to the PressI
RocKLAND, August 2l.-The Democratic
county committee have been holding meet
Ing here today. forming plans for next sea
sons campaign. There was good turnout,
including many prominent politicians about
the county. The committee organized with
Oliver Otis of Rockland as chairman, T. A.
Carr of Thomaston, secretary, and Samuel
Bryant of Rockland treasurer. Among other
business transacted was the election of Dan
lei FL. Gleddin Of Vinalhaven a member of
the committee from that representative dis
trict, to fill the vacancy caused by the removal
of j. W. Gray to this city.
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Anhueser-Busch Sure nders.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, August 2l-It is reported
that the English syndicate which about year
ago obtained control Of fourteen st. Louis
breweries, has now secured the conti oil Of the
Anheuser-Busch establishment, one of the
five concerns not controlled by the syndicate.
The price paid Is said to have been $40 900 600.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22

DOVER, August 21.-Yesterday Patrick
Gallagher and Miles Buzzell, between whom
bad feeling has existed for some time, met
in Laskey's paint shop. A quarrel arose
during which Buzzell knocked Gallagher
down and kicked him severely. Gallagher
was taken home. Physicians think he can
not recover. He has wife and family.
Buzzle was arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
sAsE sALL.
The National League,


The following games were played yester-
day In the National League:
AT CINCINNATI.
Pttsburgs.. o o o o K
Cincinnatis .........0 o o o o o O. o
Base hits-Cinclnnatis, 8; PIttsburgs, 1. Errors
-Cincinnatis, a; ,Pittsburgs,, 2. Batteries-Mul-
lane and Harrington, Calvin and Miller.
AT BROOKLYN.
Brooklyns. .........1 o o o o o 2 g.
Bostons. s.............0 o o D o o l.
Base hits-Bostons. 8; Brooklyns, o. Errors
B0stons, O.; Brooklyns 2. Batteries-Ciarkson
and CANCEL, Hemming and Kinslow.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
New Yorks.........1 o o o o K 3
Philadelphias.. 40 o o o 1 o O. 2
Base Philadelphias, 8; New Yorks, 9.
Err0rs-Philadelphias, 3; New Yorks, i. Bat
teries-Gleason and Clements, j. Ewing and
Buckley.
Chicagos. ..........2 2 o o o o..
Cleveland. o o o u o o. 8
Base hits-Chieagos. IL; Cleyelands, 8. Errors
-Chicagos, 4; Clevelands, 3. Batteries-Huteh-
inson and kittredge, Getzein and thinner.
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LEGAL weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, August 21, 1891.
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Weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. August
9th, taken at .. m. 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind. state Of the weather:
Boston, 74o, SW, partly cloudy; New York,
1872. s, partly cloudy: Philadelphia. 74o, s,
cloudy; Washington, 70', w, cloudy, Albany,
740. s, raining; Buffalo. 72o, w, cloudy;
Huron. Dak., 62o, NV, oloudless; Detroit,
ST. Paul, Coz, NV, partly cloudy; Duluth,
$50, w, cloudless; ST. Vincent, missing; b.
marck. 56o, NV, partly cloudy; Jacksonville,
$40 Sc. partly cloudy,
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some wild Shooting.

MIDDLETowN, Conn.,, August 21.-Last
night, Benjamin Pratt, aged 16, shot and Sc
riousiy wounded Benton Mott, aged %, at
Zoar, suburb of this city. Pratt and Mott
were returning home when they were at
tackled by two roughs named Foley and
Fisher, and Pratt, in firing in self-defence
shot his companion. Pratt, Foley and Fish
er were arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
American Association.

Base hIts-Chicag0s. II; Clevelands, 8. Efr0r
-Chicagos, 4; Clevelands, 3. Batterles-Huteh
inson and kittredge, Getzein and thinner.
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The Montauk Breaking Up.

ST, JOHNS, N. F.. August 2l.-The steam
or Montsuk, from New York for Leith, be-
fore reported ashore en- Mistaken Point, Is
breaking up. and will be total loss. A
heavy sea Is running. The captain and crew
are at Trepassey, and will go to st. Johns:
Nothing could be done today In the way OF
saving the cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
TWO Girls Drowned.

BOSTON, August 21-Kate and Mary Wal
chester, were drowned in South Boston bay
early this morning. They had just returned
from moonlight cruise with a party In a
yacht and were thrown into the water by the
capsiZing of small boat used to ferry the
passengers from the yacht to the wharf.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
A Crisis Reached.

PERU, Ind, August 81. Trouble was
brought to a head in the Lake Erie & Yves
ern strike in this city today, by the ultima
all men to report for duty by midnight or
consider themselves discharged. About 50
men called for their time. The situation is
extremely grave as it Is understood the fore
men Will go out also, thus blocking all traffic.
shops at this point will be closed until fur
ther notice.
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Chaquette Is Guilty.

MoNTpELIER, Vt, August 21.-A verdict
was rendered In the Chaquette case at 0 a. m
today. The. prisoner was found guilty of
murder II the second degiee. Exceptions
were filed'by the respondents counsel, and
the case will be taken to the supreme court,
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
changes In the Postal Service,

BosroN, August 21.-Postmaster Hart this
morning removed ''for the good of the SER
vice." Superintendents William III. Flynn of
the Somervile branch post office, Benjamin
j. Sullivan Of East Boston. John III. Giblin
Of South Boston, and Arthur ii. Gormley Of
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The following games were played by As
ISOLATION clubs yesterday:
AT BOSTON.
Bostons. :. 49,. 40 o o o o 3 2-1I
Atnletics...... .....2 o o o o o U o q 4
Base hits-Boston, Is; Athletics, 10. Errors
Boston o; Athletics, A. Batteries-O, Brien and
Kelley, Sanders, Chamberlain and Mllligan.
AT ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis .....,.,.....3 o o o U GA
Columbus...........0 o o D o o 3 2
Base hits-St. Louis, 6;l Columbus, 6. Errors
St Louis, !; Columbus, 3. Batteries-MeGin
and Darling, Gastright and Donohue.
AT BALTIMORE.
Washingt0ns -. ............2 o 3 o 1T
Batimores. res...................3 o U U O-i3
Base hts-Baltimores, A; Washingtons, IL.
Errors-Baltimores, 8; Washingtons, q. Batter
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Real Estate Trana,er.-

The following transfers of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland-Ursula I. Gushing to William Hamll
ton. ~
Ursula 4. Gushing to Albion T. Stevens.
Ursula I. Gushing to Charles A. Stevens
Bridgton-Charles II. Potter to Abel III. Harri-
man.
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Hon. Walker l. Bragg.

WASHINGTON. August 2l-Interstate Com
merce Commissioner Walter L. Bragg of AL
ALBANIA died today at Spring Lake, N. j. He
has been failing for the last few years. He
was severely wounded during the late war,
in which he was an officer of the Confeder-
ate army. and to this and the great exposure
to which he was subjected ne attributed his
on, Ala, where he married and resumed the
practice Of law. In March. 1887, he was an
pointed an interstate commerce commiss ion
er by President Cleveland, and was re.
appointed In January, 1889.
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tOpCCldi W tuo IhESS.l
GREENS LANDING, August 21.-Peter Pat
terson. Canadian who has been working
for some time for Keeler & Shields at their
quarry, was drowned last night by the cap
sizing of boat.
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Cambridge. and appointed in their places, Tor
East Rosfon. George Z. Harrington; Somer.
Vile. lanes Il. Whitaker; Cambridge. Z.
p. Craig: South Boston. Henry F. Tread
well. Mr.. Harrington Is native Of East
mort Me-. and Mr.. Craig OF Belfast.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
A Sash Factory Burned.

WORCESTER, August 2l.-The window
sash factory, owned and operated by @. ii.
Baker q Co., caught fire this afternoon In
sae me Dry dry house. Loss $4,000; insurance
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Latest From Martinique.

PARIS, August 21.-Additional details
from ST. Pierre, the capital of the Islands Of
Martinique show that 2lS persons were
cane, the towns in the interior not having
been heard from as yet. There Is not doubt
that the loss Of lives In the interior towns
may have been 40 great as In tho coast towns.
state of general CONSERVATION exists
fhrouohnnf th a foIonA
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
ManIpur Leader ExiIed.

Manipur regent, who was leader Of the at
tack upon the British residents at Manipur
and Prince Angoa Sena, have been sent to
exile In the Andaman islands, a British con-
vict settlement
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
mr.. Whittier Improving, i,

NEwBURYPoRT. Mass. August 2l.-John
g. Whittier is steadily improving In health,
notwithstanding contrary reports. His ap-
petite is BE- tier, and he is able to sleep well
at night.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
the WEATHER.
Look out For Frost.

A storm is passing eastward toward
northern New England. This will probably
be followed by cool wave to continue dur
ing the first part of next week. Frosts are
likely in the northern states Sunday or
Monday night.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
The Channel Lasned BY storm.

LONDON, August 21.--A terrific storm Is
raging in the English channel tonight. The
sea has greatly damaged the public squares
at Havre and Grascati. and baths have been
washed away. A bark was wrecked at
Yp0rt. and four Of the crew drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
VIM. o, HoItzmorlh.

GNTrYsBuRG, Pa. August 2l.--Wm. ID.
Holtzmortb. the famous battlefield guide and
ex-director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Me-
mortal Association, and superintendent of
the Soldiers National Cemetery. died today
from PARALYSIS.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
New York paper Failure.
An Alabama Bank suspends.

New YORK, August 21.-Wm. p. Dane,
paper and card dealer, has assigned. Liza
bilities $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22

Mean daily ther.... 8.OI Max. vel. wind. ....24 s
Maximum ther.. ....74.0j Total precip.. o
Minimum Ither. ....63.0l
p C-Partly cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22
Sporting Notas.
a New Iron HAN Branch.

Lisbon and Freeport will try conclusions
In base ball this afternoon at the latter place.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-22

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 2l.-The Far
1t Is thought the suspension will be only
temporary and matters will soon be ar
ranged. No one is yet suffering any money
loss.
Another Machinery Failure.
New YORK, August 2l.-Eugene M. Hyde,
dealer In machinery and supplies, Sc John
street, assigned today.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-07-09
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

IT will aid materially in lessening the
work of keeping clean if the nest-boxes
are made movable, so as to be readily
taken down and cleaned cut.
THE Massachusetts board of agri-
culture has passed resolutions in favor
of the dairy commission bill and
against the resolve for investigation
of the matter of tuberculosis by the
state board of agriculture. The latter
is opposed on the ground that it would
not accomplish the desired result, by
reason of insufficient appropriation, and
also because it is believed that the board
of health is the proper board to make
such investigation.
THE experiment of Hamburg firm,
induced by the high price of beef in
importing reindeer meat, has met with
success. The firm recently sold 10000
pounds at cost of fourteen cents per
pound. Our German friends, however,
should lower their meat prices by adj
hitting American meats to their mar
kets. According to statistical reports
there are 10000 goats now on the ISL
and of Corsica The average yield of
milk per goat is said to be two litres a
day. The inhabitants of the island
have been urged by competent judges
to introduce the goat industry" on
still larger scale.-Farm, Field and
Stockmau