The Portland daily press., 1892-08-02
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

A very enjoyable concert was given at
the NJ. E. church, Foxcroft, Tuesday ev-
ening, by the white Rock Quartette,
composed OF Miss Miriam D. Higgins,
Miss Gertrude L. Buxton, Mr.. Walter S.
Buxton and Rev. M. B. Pratt, assisted
by Misses Hall and French, local elocu-
tioniStS.
With the exception of Mr.. Pratt the
members of the quartette reside in the
historic town Of Gorham, near Portland,
and assume the name of an ancient local
ity within it's limits.
We are informed that this rare combi-
nation of musical talent was made up
while Mr. Pratt was located in Gorham,
and that the visitors are his guests
here.
Several of the parts rendered were of a
difficult nature, but all were executed in
pleasing and artistic manner. Each eff
fort was evidently appreciated by the au-
dience. We hope to again have the
pleasure of greeting the white Rock
Quartette. - Piscataquis Observer.
It has been announced that the wife of
Senator Hale would christen the Ammen
ram soon to be launched at Bath. 1t
seems, however, that objection is being
made by naval officers. They of course
do not object to Mrs. Hale personally,
but Jack Tar is very superstitfous and
one of his superstitions is that i'll luck
follows the ship that is named by mar
ried woman. The wife, of Naval Con-
structor T. D. Wilson was asked to
christen the Baltimore when that vessel
was launched but, in Difference to this
superstition, change was made in that
case and the Baltimore received its name
from maiden.
Farmers in the town of Holden have re-
Gently been excited by the raids of poach-
ers who have stolen calves and hens and
a colt besides shooting a number of
sheep. A man employed in granite
quarry recently discovered two men ON
midnight hunting expedition, the game
being sheep. Having heard enough to
show him what the thieves were about,
the granite cutter went for the owner.
Together they followed the poachers and
seized them just as they were loading
the sheep they had slaughtered into
their cart One of the thieves was res
ident of the town. The poachers set
tied and were not prosecuted.
The Maine militiamen who expected
to handle big guns On the Eastport reser-
walton will have to wait. The land has
been transferred to the interior depart
nlent and it seems that the appropria-
ton for the battery is not available I'M
less the state owns the land. In order TO
transfer the land to the state bill must
pass Congress. Then the man who
bought the buildings in the old fort does
not want to move them and he is trying
to get bill through Congress allowing
than tn ronaiO
Suit has been brought against an Old
town physician by the father of a Mil
ford girl who recently gave birth to a
child. The suit is for $4,000. The girl,
who is partially demented, has been tax
en- charge of by the selectmen.
President George F. Mosher of Hills
dale College, Michigan, with his wife
and family, is at Ocean Park, Old Or
chard, and has addressed the Chautau-
duans there Mrs. Alice Fireman Pal
mer will speak this evening.
The Bath Times says that the item go
ing the rounds of the press that the ram
in course of construction at the Bath
Iron Works will be launched during Au-
gust is not correct. The launching will
not occur DeIOre CHS ldSI VI poPUoluOCl
and possibly the first of October. The
work is progressing rapidly and in
manner highly satisfactory to govern
ment officials.
The coal drillers at Small Point were
down 4S0 feet Saturday evening. They
are going through lots of graphite, which
is most favorable indication that coal is
near. The stockholders are confident,
and stock is being held at a premium.
A heavy stakeholder dreamed that a
vein Is inches had been struck. He con-
siders that good sign.
The representative snarl is the occa-
sion of much excitement in Augusta. Mr..
James j. Maher, nominated at the recog-
nized caucus Friday night, went to the
secretary Of states office to file his nom
nation papers but that official was alb
sent, gone, it is said, to consult Attorney
General Littlefield about the course he
should pursue in receiving papers from
the caucus. Mr.. Frank E. Southland al
so visited the secretary's Office to file the
papers of the first caucus. Mr.. Maher
has been in Portland to consult Judge
Symonds in regard to his rights. There
is talk of calling another caucus for Fri
dav evening Hon. Samuel w. Lane