The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-23
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Sons Of Temperance.

WATERvILLE, April 22-The Grand
Division, Sons of Temperance, met here to-
day. The Grand Secretary reported that five
| new divisions have been organized by E. H.
Dolley. d. G. W. p: Knightsi Div. No.
Az at Knightville, December 10, with Is
charter members; Silver Spray Div. No. 43,
at Peaks Island, January 13, with 10 charter
members; Island Home Div. No. A, at Che
beague Island. February 2; Centre Div. No.
40. at Deering Centre. February IA, with II
charter members; Elm Tree Div. No. 46, at
Scarboro, April l, with 13 charter members.
| Eastern Star of Bar Harbor, Cumberland of
West Cumberland, New Era of East Plttston
and Beacon Light of Fairfield. are classed
as doubtful divisions. not having made re-
turns for several months. Androscoggin No.
9, Jay Bridge and Triumph No. 30, Standish,
have surrendered their charters. Rechob
Division No. 4, of Cumberland Mills, has
the largest membership, 1877 in good standing
making gain of 45. Star in the East, No.
II, Calais, reports las members, a gain of
"a Portland No. 95. Portland, 96.
The Auburn Bank
LEWISTON, April 22.-No statement has
been made today in regnrd to the affairs of
the Shoe and Leather Bank of Auburn, and
there are no further developments in the
case of ex-Cashier Percival. The bond of
Mr.. Percival is for $4,000, signed by Mr.
PercivaPs father, Mr.. Homer Perciyal, Mr.,
| Q. nj. Barrell, formerly conductor on the
Maine Central, and two other gentlemen, all
Of Waterville. The bond is endorsed by a
Waterville attorney, in substance, as good
beyond any question. The Journal tonight
says that District Attorney DYER of Port
land, was here today in consultation with
Bank Examiner Parker in regard to the case.
Guilty of Murder.
-AUoVerA, ApAn as.-Tne Jury was out
half an hour in the case of James Foley.
charged with the murder of John Cronin on
March ID. during drunken row. The YER
dict was guilty.
For Taking Care of the Insane.u q
AUGUSTA, April 22-The trustees of the
Insane Hospital met Tuesday evening and
among other business regulated the salaries
of the assistants under the new law passed
last winter appropriating 5000. DR.. Hill
was given $1,000, rise from 5000, and Drs.
Lowell and Rowe $3.50 each, an increase of
300. DR.. Vaughn was given $500. In ad-
dltlon to these salaries, of course, the as
sistants are given their board and other con.
| veniences.
Sttos StfIufcWS NOnlIndt6us
AUGUSTA, April 22.-On account of her
health Mrs. Joseph E. Moore las declined
the appointment as member of the worlds
fair managers, and the Governor has to-
day nominated Mrs. Kate May Andrews of
Lewiston, for the position. Mrs. Andrews
is the wife of Mr.. Harry E. Andrews of the
| Lewiston journal, and Is young lady Of
many accomplishments.
Assessor IChadbourne's Eligibility.
AUGUSTA, April 22.-The question of the
eligibility Of Benjamin Chadbourne of Bid
deford for the office of State Assessor under
the terms Of the constitution, will be sub
| mitted by Governor Bureigh to Attorney
| General Littlefield. If he so advises 1t will
be sent to the Supreme Court.
Charles Nason's Buildings Burned.
| SABATIs, April 22.-Yesterday forenoon
the farm buildings occupied by Mr.. Elbridge
| Mason, with his daughter and her family
situated In Greene, about two miles from
Saoatis, burned to the ground. But por-
tIon OF the contents of the house were saved.
Inc loss Is $1,000; insured. The buildings
were owned by Charles Mason of Boston.
| Called a Maine Clergyman.
ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, April 22.-The Free
Baptlst church of st: Johnsbury. has called
gin his pastorate May 1st.
Dead From His injuries.
| CAMDEN. April 22.-Will Carey, who was
injured by an explosion in G. o. Burgess's
| lime quarry SATURDAY. afternoon. died this