The Portland daily press., 1879-05-20
MAINE CITIES.
lettings by Press Correspondents
LEWISTON AND AUBURN.

LEWISTON AND AUBURN.
MONDAY, May 10.
Organ grinders took vacation to-day.
Squire Mitchell wants spring lock on
his Office door.
Auburn Mayor and Aldermen are getting
wrathy over the aqueduct water question
His Honor, the Mayor, thinks too much
confidence has been placed in the promises
of the company and is of the opinion that
the city should rely upon other sources for
their water supply. The stew continued in
the board Saturday night until II O'Clock
and indications betoken a warm fight all
along the line.
Tickets for Trial by Jury, are selling
fast.
A popular Lisbon street saloonist was
brought before Judge Cornish this morning
on {. liquor complaint. 1t was found liquors
in his possession were for private use and
he was discharged.
Squire Robert Martin was in town to-day
as smart an old gent as can be found in
this section.
The glass blowers and museum of living
wonders are located on the Lisbon street
burnt district and are giving some good ex-
hibitions.
Some young snobs over the Franklin
street bakery, Saturday night, cruelty pun
meled an old gentleman. Officer Stubs
awaited upon the victim, and Samaritan
like bound up his bruised and wounded
body. The patient, though suffering in
tensely is out of danger. The assailants
are at large, but it is hoped they will be
speedily brought to justice.
The temperance reformers are making
unsusual efforts just now in their work of
charity. Large and enthusiastic meetings
were held yesterday. Able speeches were
made and the clubs record it as bright
letter day of their history.
The Court street Baptist church has re-
Gently received several additions to its mem
bership.
James Miller of Durham entered the
Office of j. w. Mitchell, ESQ.,, this forenoon
and offered TO cancel a note against him in
the hands of Mr.. Mitchell The Squire
produced the note and Mr.. Miller began
counting out the money, when suddenly
and with unprecedented boldness he
grabbed the note which he pocketed with
his money and made rapid exit from the
the Office, The usual crowd of bystanders
were in and around the postoffice, and vol
unteers were quickly on track OF the flee
ing embezzler. In few moments he was
brought back and marched before Judge
Dresser to answer to the complaint of theft.
His Honor adjudged him guilty, and bound
him over to the S. j. Court.
A Lincoln street lad fell into the Cross
canal this forenoon. A heroic milkman
passing over the bridge, from which the
lad fell, quickly pulled off his outer gar.
ments and plunged in, succeeded after q
struggle in rescuing the little fellow from
drowning. We know not the name of the
gentleman, but his action was very COM
mendable, and deserves especial credit.
Officer Hodsdon dispersed troublesome
party of young scamps yesterday on the
banks of the river, who were sporting high
The State Board of Railroad Commits
sioners met this forenoon, in the Office Of
Collector Talbot, and partially examined
the chart of the survey on the proposed
route of the Sandy river railroad. They adj
journed for one week to meet in the office
of Surveyor Read. We understand the con-
tract for grading the road has not yet been
awarded.
Michael Lynch, John Hagerty and Val
entine Games were arraigned for drunken
ness, at municipal court this morning and
received their just deserts. .
Robert Anderson, colored Lower Lisbon
street restaurant keeper was brought before
His Honor this morning for keeping his
restaurant open on the Lords day. Ander-
son was allowed to go by paying costs Of
prosecution.
Uncle Powers literally smashed Lin
coin street saloonist Sunday. Twas rum
that did the bad deed.
"Mousey" Hayes is wanted by the police
j. F. Anderson and L. III. Varney OF
Portland are at the Dewitt.
Numerous battles Sunday down among
the warriors. Black eyes are becoming
decidedly popular.
Duprez and Benedict gave one of their
successful entertainment, at Music Hall this
evening to a large audience.