The Portland daily press., 1883-02-22
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By TELEGRAPH. III.
MAINE.

served among the express which came down
on the regular train from Vanceboro, two
packages which aroused his suspicious. An
investigation was al once made by him and
two deer saddles, one that of buck of un-
usual size, were discovered. The large one was
in shoe tox and the smaller one in half
barrel
The legs were cut off and the carcasses were
SO packed that it was doubtless thought the
officers would fail to imagine the real contents.
Warden Allen has been up the line and found
that deer were put on the cars at Castigan.
The guilty parties are known, and they will
be obliged to pay heavy penalties for disobey-
ing the law. The deer were addressed to a
Boston firm.
Verdict for $4,000 Against the Maine
Central.
The Indictment against the Maine Central
Railroad was for carelessly and negligently
killing Dr. A. J. Pickard at Carmel Decembs
26th last, at crossing of the railroad and the
public highway. DR.. Pickard at the time was
travelling along the highway alone in sleigh.
The alleged acts of negligence on the part of
the railroad were excessive speed and failure
to whistle and ring the bells. The jury this
morning brought in verdict of guilty. The
forfeiture imposed by the jury is So, GOO.
@. #. Wo0dard, counsel for the Maine Gem
tral Railroad Company, has filed motion for
new trial, and exceptions.
Coasting Accident.
young SOL of Thomas w. Burr broke his
leg this afternoon while coasting on Fountain
street.
violators OF the Fish and Game Laws
Arr ested.
Warden Morse has recently made several ar
ing the fish and game law.
Court at Bangor Adjourns.
Both juries were discharged and the Febru-
ary criminal term of the Supreme Judicial
Court finally adjourned to-day.
The Shooting Case at Bradley.
The facts in the Babcock shooting case in
the vicinity of Bradley Tuesday are as follows
Babcock and Frenchman named Neddo were
out hunting deer contrary to law Babeock
fred at a deer dropping him, but not killing
him Babcock Immediately rushed toward the
deer intending to kin him and while engaged
in the struggle with the deer his companion,
fearing the animal might escape, fred, but in
stead OF hitting the deer struck Babcock whose
injuries are very severe, but there is some
prospect he may recover.
Rowe Discharged.
CAMDEN, Feb 21.-The preliminary examin-
alton Of j. t. Rowe before Justice Miller for
murderous assault upon j. Leon Carleton
which has lasted three days was ended this
&l.o ID
The decision was a surprise. The case will
probably vet be brought before the full court.
Funeral of Edwin Longfellow.
MAcHIAs, Feb. 2l.-The funeral of Edwin
Longfelow, whose death recently occurred in
New York, after brief illness, took place
here to-day. Deceased was principal member
of the late firm Of E. Longfellow & Son of this
town, for many years one of the largest lun-
Der manufacturing houses in eastern Maine,
closely identified with navigation and real
estate interests hereabouts and noted for
spirit of zeal and enterprise. Deceased was 60
years Of age.
Postmaster at Hallowell.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The President sent
to the Senate to-day the name of Curtis
Stevens to be postmaster at Hallowell.
Knights of Honor.
AUGUSTA Feb. 21.-Grand Commandery of
the Order of Knights of Honor of the State
met in this city this afternoon and evening.
Every commandery in the State was repre-
sented, The following officers were elected for
1888;
Grand Director-C. Fl. Crockett.
Vice Director-F j. Day.
Grand Assistant Director-A. w. Penley.
Grand Reporter-F. W. Parker
Grand Treasurer-J f. Hall.
Grand Chaplain-G. M. Atkins.
Grand Guide-J. B. Jordan.
Grand Guardian-J. l.. Colcord.
Grand Secretary-W. A. Metcalf.
Grand Trustees. w Lane.
Representative TO Supreme Lodge-A. e.
Chase.
Aternate-J B Jordan.
The Lewiston Mayoralty.
LEWISTON, Feb 21.-The citizens temper
ance caucus this evening nominated G. w.
Dannett for mayor.
7To State Temperance Alliance.
A preliminary meeting of the Maine State
Temperance Alliance was held in City Hall
Among the prominent temperance men pre-
sent were exGov. Perham of Paris; A. j.
Chase of Portland; DIR. Eaton and T. r
Simonton of Camden; John Allen; Rev. H. c
Munson, Berwick Hon. Henry Tallman, Bath !;
Hon. j. P Swazey, Canton: G. E. Bracket,
Belfast; r. w. Damn, Waterville; Major Fl. A.
Shorey, Brdgton. Major Shorey called the
meeting to order Prayer YVES offered by Rev.
L. Reynolds of Auburn. Hew followed by
Hon. John Swazey who made a long address.
The meeting is TO organize an alliance at Q
O'Clock tomorrow.