The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-16
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST,

The Bangor News and Boston Journal has
a story from Washington to the effect that
| well-defned plan having for its object the
candidacy OF Secretary Blaine, has been for
| mulated by some of the Plumed Knights
| enthusiastic admirers at Washington and In
the West. 1t embraces the retirement Of
Mr.. Blaine from his position. as Secretary Of
State next fall, or at any period within g few
months. The purpose is to have MIR. Blaine's
retirement from official life take place after
the political effect Of the Presidents tour in
the South and West has worn off. Then Mr..
Blaine's friends desire to take him over
about the same route, though more extern
sive one. This story lacks confirmation
and is hardly In accord with Mr.. Marley
| recent statement.
Mr. Manley. was in New York last week,
and among other things said to a reporter of
the New York Press: "The State is solidly
| Republican now. The new ballot reform
| law will inure to our benefit. The young
| Republicans of the State demanded 1t, and
while there was some opposition, on account
OF cost, 1t was finally passed. 1t is good
law"
Quite number of Waterville parties in
dicted by the grand jury have skipped.
The sportsmen continue to get an occa-
sional salmon out of the Penobscot. Tues
day Mr.. Samuel Drinkwater took one weigh.
ing 20 pounds.
The general order relating to the muster
been issued. 1t provides that the colonies of
each regiment will prescribe In orders the
hours for calls of service and duties to be
performed. The exercises to be executed in
camp consist of such tactical movements as
cannot be carried out in the armories. of
skirmish drill and Of schools of theoretical
instruction Tor officers and non-commission-
cd olncers, but no reviews will be authorized
except by the commander. in-chief For SER
vice In camp q band will be furnished by
the State. The State military headquarters
will be established on the camp ground, Sat
urday, August 18th, at a. m. The adjutapt
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and commissary
general will report for duty at that hour.
Inc inspector general, surgeon-general and
inspector of rifle practice report for duty at
TO- m, Monday, August 18th. The quarter
master general will cause the camp to be
prepared in time for its occupancy by the
troops and provide necessary stores. Trans.
poriatlon Will be furnished as far as practi-
cable In such manner that the troops will
arrive IN camp not later than noon of the
Jay ordered. No transportation will be fur
nisneu lor less than three days duty and no
TRANSPORTATION furnished or pay allowed any
oUiuipaay VI infantry OF less than thirty-fve
enilsted men, or gun company with less then
thirty enlisted men. "A '0'' '"'A
There is prospect that Mill river in
In0maSb0D, may become salmon fishino
ground. Judge Starrett says that thew are rs
have a fishway over the dam at Mil rive W
and the pond then will be stocked with fisb
by order Of commissioner of fisheries. Mr.
Starrett also says that salmon has been
caught at Mill river this spring, and that
alewives have made their appearance in this
stream.
1t Is thought the death of John N. Ames,
formerly of Camden, which occurred in De-
tr0it, Mich. recently, was caused In this
way. The Rockland Courier-Gazette says he
took sick friendless boy from the street in
to his office, wrapped him In his own over
coat and notified the authorities, who took
the boy to the hospital where he soon died of
malignant diphtheria. Mr.. Ames was soon
taken with the same disease and died.
a. w: r. Maker. of Cutler, and Mrs. Cliff, of
T iran Menan, N. B., were united in mar
ITlage on Friday, April Sd, says the Machias
b UhdOn. IL is interesting to note that both
Drdae ana groom have lived more thar three
score score years, and both have been al the mar.
r.aso a y. three times. The bows went pre-
pared TO give them an old-fas6ion ned s ere
a a, put tne bridegroom came ont at their
nrst cal and very promptly gave them M m uv.
ey enough to purchase good treat. nom inOh-