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The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
THE WINDHAM MAIL.
Ex-Postmaster Hawkes. in Trouble
for Forgetting to Take Down His
Cfnp

Yesterday Mr. Alley Hawkes. of Windham
was brought before United States Commits
sioner Rand on a complaint issued by Hon.
George E. Bird, United States District
ATTORNEY, setting forth that ON the 10Th of
January last Hawkes. displayed a post Office
sign contrary to the United States statutes,
section 1929. The section reads as follows:
SEC 3S29 The Postmaster General shall
establish post offices at all such places on
post roads established by law as he may
deem expedient, and he shall promptly GER
tify such establishment to the Sixth Auditor.
And every person who, without authority
from the Postmaster General, sets up or pro-
fesses to keep any office or place of business
bearing the sign, name or title of post office
shall, for every such offence, be liable to
penalty of not more than $500.
Mr.. bird appeared for government and
Col. John G. Cobb for defence. There were
several witnesses for both government and
defence, but the Commissioner held the
witnesses strictly to the fact as to whether
the language of the section had been VIC
lated. The defendant pleaded not guilty
The Commissioner stated that the only ques-
ton was whether the defendant did have
the sign post Office" up, and if so he must
be held for trial at Bath in the sum of $500.
He stated there was no claim that Mr..
Hawkes. had displayed any criminal intent,
or endeavored to defraud the revenue He
had simply, according to testimony, violated
the statute, in that he had left the post office
sign on the building, and therefore the
Commissioner held him for trial in the sum
above named.
1t is claimed by the friends of Mr.. Hawkes.,
who is an old gentleman, and has been post
master at Windham for many years, that
before the Democratic postmaster, c. d.
Hasty, was appointed, it was desired that
the post office should be located at as con
yenient spot as the old one. The regular
stage road from North Gorham, through
Windham Hill, Windham Centre-where
Hawkes. store is established-and Duck
Pond, forms one side of a triangle, Duck
Pond forming the smaller end. The other
long leg of the triangle runs from Hasty's
store, on thinly populated road, to Duck
Pond, and the base of the triangle is a
road running from Windham Centre
HAWKES. store-to Hasty's store. 1t is a
mile farther from Hawkes. store to Hasty's,
so it is urged, for the bulk of citizens who
use the the mail 1t is also said that the
Windham people, both Democrats and Re-
publicans, as body, were willing to sign
the petition of any Democrat for postmaster
whose post office should be located on the
regular travelled route. When they could
not succeed in being accommodated, they
asked Hawkes. to let them leave their letters
at his store for the stage driver to take to
Duck Pond post Office, while the Windham
Hill people took theirs to North Gorham.
Consequently the new postmaster found his
receipts were very much less than were to
have been expected. But all this was, of
course, irrelevant to the fact as to whether
the statute had been violated.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
AMONG THE oARsmEN.
What is Being Done BY Them in
Portland.

There has never been a greater interest
manifested in boating in this city, which has
been always noted as the home of oarsmen,
than there is today. One hundred and TWEEN
ty rowing men now find accommodation at
the Union club house on Merrills wharf and
under the direction of Mr. NJ. f. Davis. the
house has beennearly entirely remodeled, so
that the wants of its occupants are satisfac-
torily met To begin with, the removal of
the old building which formerly shut nearly
all the light off one end of the building great
ly enhances the value of the property.
On The lower floor the room at the right
has been set apart for the keeping of the
single shells, and racks have been re-arrang-
ed IN convenient manner. This room will
have an entrance only upon the front of the
building, and the danger which has existed
of the boats being injured by people who
made this part of the house a thoroughfare,
is obviated. Adjoining this room, and also
extending the whole length of the building,
is the room for the keeping of the crew
boats, canoes, etc. There is an entrance
from the wharf into this room, to be used by
the oarsmen, and the room also contains
lockers for the storage Of cushions, etc.
From this room staircase, built in the east
side of the building, leads to the commodi-
GUS dressing room in the third story. Be-
meath this staircase, on a level with the
wharf, an entrance gallery has been built
for the use of the members of the club and
their lady friends.
The second story has been entirely devot-
ed to the manufacturing of racing shells I'M
der the superintendent of Mr.. Davis, who is
assisted by eight workmeh. The two main
rooms extend the length of the building and
are exceptionally well lighted. The room on
the right is devoted to the building of the
shells which are then taken to the adjoining
room where the finishing is done. A room
for the metal work has been built in the
northeast corner of the building Every
thing required in the manufacture of the
best racing shells, which have been made
famous by the improvements invented by NJ.
+. Davis is prepared or made in these rooms.
Mr.. Davis has a new material for shells
which will be shortly introduced.
Orders for new boats have been received
from experts in New York, Providence,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Albany and Balti-
more A thirty-one foot single will be built
for Hanlan to be used in his finest work.
There is also an order for a double shell for
a new professional team which is to be
heard from as among the leaders before long.
A fancy pleasure boat Of mahogany with
nickel finish will be built before long for par
ties at Bar Harbor.
In the finishing room is the four cared
shell in which the Bowdoin crew did such
good work last season. The boat has been
entirely reftted, and, in fact, made almost
anew. She is 43 feet IL inches in length.
The crew, who are expected to make credi-
table showing in her, are in training at
Brunswick under the guidance of the vet
eran Plaisted.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
Young Ladies, mission Band.

a social evening at the Second Parish vestry
last evening. Rev. J. K. Brown, returned
missionary from Harpoot, Turkey, gave an
interesting account of his experiences in
missionary work. An important paper was
read on the subject. ''What should our young
men do for MISSIONS" by Miss Everett An
important feature of the evening was the
opening Of mite boxes kept by members Of
the band for the past six months. The con-
tents amounted to $3.50. Refreshments
were served by the young ladies of the band.
The Boys Mission Band of the Second Par
sh church assisted in the evenings enter
tainment by singing.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
Flfth NaaIne RegInnent Reunion.

On June oath and 25th the survivors of
this regiment will meet in this city to cele-
brate the silver anniversary of their muster
into the United States service. The Fifth
was the first three years regiment to leave
this part of the State for the war They
went into camp at Camp Preble, where the
Rolling Mills now are, and started for the
front on the morning of June 26, 1861. Co.
A was raised in Gorham, Co. B at Biddeford,
Co. at Saco, Co. at Brunswick, Co. E at
Lewiston, Cos. f, G and Fl in this city, Co. /
in Bethel, and Co. K in Mechanic Falls. Of
the 800 who went out in the Portland COM
panies, about 20 now live in this city. The
Fifth during its three years service, was in
every battle of the army Of the Potomac
from the first Bull Run to Petersburg 1t
had during its three years service, about
1900 men, and captured in one battle more
prisoners than it ever had names on its
rolls. There are now living about 225.
These men are coming from all over the
United States to meet each other once more.
When the Sixth Massachusetts celebrated
their twenty-fifth anniversary of their
march through Baltimore, the city of Lowell
gave them a banquet and spent 81, 900 to en-
terrain them. There was only one company
in the Sixth from Lowell. Is Portland less
patriotic than her sister city? 1t seems as
though something might be done to show
these veterans that we appreciate their ser
vices. 1t is hoped that our citizens will dis
play their flags, at least, during the two
days of their stay here. At City Hall, on
the evening Of the oath, there will be music
by the Maine State Fife, Drum and Bugle
Corps; Governor Robe will welcome the
comrades to the State and Rev. George w.
Bicknell Of Lowell will deliver an Grafton.
The Fifth Regiment will have seats on the
platform, and besides their regimental and
Sixth Corps flags will have six rebel flag
stats (the flags are in Washington captured
in different battles by the Fifth The public
will be admitted to the hall. Seats in front
are reserved for Bosworth and Thatcher
Posts, G. A. r., and Relief Corps. On the
25th the veterans and their ladies will spend
the day at the islands, taking dinner at the
Peaks Island House at u o'clock. There
will be one fare on the Crank Trunk, Maine
Central, Portland and Rochester and, Pc TT
land and Ogdensburg railroads. The tick
cts are good to return till the Goth. There is
prospect of a large attendance. The fol-
lowing are the committees of arrangements:
Committee-Capt. George Z. Brown, Major
George z. Sherwood, James G. Sanborn Capt. II.
I. Bucknam, ID. w. Scribner, Thomas Ward,
Cyrus P. Berry.
Reception COMMUNICATION. Clark S. Edwards,
Lieut.. Col. II. L. Millett, Gen. III. e. Thomas, U.
s. A., Capt. r. NJ. Stevens, Adjt. George w.
Bicknell, Lieut.. William E. Stevens, Surgeon f.
4. Warren.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
A Runaway.

Yesterday morning a horse belonging to
Mr. C. r. Allen, truckman for the Maine
Central Railroad Company, took fright while
standing near the purchasing agents office,
and ran at violent speed down Commercial
street. The horse cleared from the wagon
as he was passing the general offices of the
company, injuring the harness considerably
and breaking both thills. He kept ON run
ming until stopped at the corner of High
street, having cut his leg badly and fright
ened good many people driving in the
opposite direction.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
ISAAC C. ATKINSON,

ISAAC G. ATKINSON,
Manager of the Portland Branch
House Furnishing Establishment
of b. A. Atkinson & Co., will offer
more genuine bargains in Furniture
Carpets, Bedding, Drapery, Cur
tains, Window Shades, Oil Stoves,
Ice Chest and Refrigerators, Stoves
and Ranges, than has ever been
shown to the people of Portland.
Why we do this is to reduce our
stock to the very lowest point be-
fore July LIST and our semi-annual
stock taking.
If you want a bargain i'm Car
pet, whether all Wool, Cotton and
Wool, Tapestry, Brussels, Body
Brussels or Velvet, Straw Mating,
Rugs or Mats, come to AtkinsOn's,
for cash or on inStallments.
If YOU want bargain i'm an Oil
Stove, with oven and tea kettle, all
complete and warranted, come to
the Branch Store, for cash or on
installments.
If Won want the best Refrigera-
tor or Ice Chest in the market at
low price, or if you want an Ice
Chest for $500, come to DOnnell
Building, for cash or on INSTALL
mentS.
If YOU want the best Ash, Cher
nv, Walnut, Mahogany, or Painted
Chamber Set in the Country for
the money, come to AtkinsOn's,
for cash or ON installments.
If you want the best Hair Cloth
ParlOr Suit of seven pieces that
was ever offered i'm this country
for $35, or the best MOhair Plush
(nOt WOrsted Plush, but MOhair
Plush Parlor Suit for $50, come
to the Branch Store, for cash or on
installments.
And if you want Mattresses, Wow
en- Wire Springs, Pillows, Feath-
crSsOuu DcuStCduos AUhuSCce OOlAoS
Rattan Chairs, Imported Vienna
Chairs, Hammock Chairs, &C.,
come to this sale.
And, above all, if you want a
first-class Stove or Range, remem-
Der we have got the largest stock
of these goods in the country at
our popular prices, One-quarter
down and balance of S. per month.
We warrant every Range a baker,
also against cracking.
We guarantee every piece of
goods we handle to be just as rep
resented, and deliver free any
where i'm New England until June
26, 1856. Come and see the goods,
get our prices, and see our Contract
System, at DOnnell Building, cor
ner of Pearl and Middle streets,
Portland. Open every evening.
Branch of the Great Nassau Hall
House Furnishing Store, S27
Washington street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
New Party Convention.

The New Party Convention as has been
announced will meet to select candidate
for Governor, Wednesday and Thursday,
10th and 18th. The nomination of the candi-
date will occur on Thursday.
Rev. Theodore Gerrish has been mentioned
as the probable nominee of the party for
Governor. 1t is said, however, that he re-
fused to be a candidate, and that the nomi-
nation win go to Gen. Neal Dow.
DR. Bashford has been mentioned as the
candidate for Congress, but it is understood
that he refuses to accept nomination.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
Accidents.

Mr. Charles Littlefeld, in the employ of
w. L. Wilson & Co., fell through a hatch
way Saturday evening, striking upon his
side. He sustained bruises on his neck and
arms.
Mr.. Murphy, pressman at the Tucker
Printing House, caught his hand under the
rolls Of press yesterday morning. His arm
was drawn in as far as the elbow. No bones
were broken, but the hand W Is badly crush
ed and the arm was considerably bruised.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
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DEATHS

In this city, June IA, Margaret Downey, wife of
saul Cohen, aged "a years.
Funeral this afternoon, at $50 o'clock from
her r. late aG. residence No. 90 adams street:
aged 80 years days.
Montreal Daily Witness and st. John, N. b.,
papers copy
In this city June IA, James c., only SOD of Capt
Nehemiah and the late Ellen V. Smart, aged 90
years months
Funeral this Tuesday afternoon at 8 O'Clock,
at his late residence, No. II Pearl street.
In this city. June IA, Mehitable r., widow of
the late Ezekiel Haines, aged IA years months.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'clock
at NO. 80 Cotton street.
in Deering, June IL, Frank Modoc, aged As
years.
Funeral this Tuesday afternoon at 23o O'Clock
at the Friends Westinghouse, Deering
In Deerng, June 13, Hollis L., only son of Leon
ard B. and Louisa Reed, aged years months
Notice of funeral services hereafter.]
In Cumberland, June IS, Nathan Pride, aged 81
years 10 months
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
ReaI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate il
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Porland-Abby D. Hersey to Theophilus C. Her
sey, land. 81 and other consideration.
Deering-Kate 7. Coleman to John W. Perry
land. 81 and other consideration.
Westbrook-Frank c. Giles to John p Moses
land. 81.
Jon 9. Knights to Sadie A. Moses, land
$302.50
Mary Law to Alvin E. Plummer, land. 81 anc
other consideration.
saccarappa- Clara L. Aldrich to John C
Knights, land 81.
Yarmouth Esther B. Mayhan to Samuel True
land. 81.
Brunswick B.. Chamberlain to j. A
Whitmore, land. $500.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
New Houses,

Ground has been broken for block Of two
dwelling houses to be erected by the Brown
estate on Carleton street. The block will
be of brick, three stories in height with a
street front of forty feet and a depth of CT
feet, including an ell two stories high. Each
house has brick bay window two stories
high. There are ten square rooms in each
house besides pantries, bath rooms and am
pie closet room. The plans were drawn by
Fassett and Tompson j. and j. Philbrook of
this city are the contractors. Jas. Cunning
ham will do the mason work
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
The Fisheries.

In reply to letter to Rt Hon. Win.
Smith, deputy minister of marine for the
Dominion of Canada, asking if American
fishing steamers may purchase coal in
Canadian ports, Messrs. J. A. Emery &
Brother of this city have been favored with
repetition of the treaty clause that American
fishing vessels may enter Canadian ports for
wood, water, repairs and shelter.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
RAILWAY MATTERS.

Boston & Maine gained ., Saturday which
puts it up to 1868, the best point ever reached
by it.
The Eastern holds unchanged at 81. Cord
ley, Young & Fuller's weekly letter says
Eastern has fairly well held its price in
the face of defeat of consolidation scheme
of the Legislature Tuesday. The syndicate
public's faith extends is very hard to deter
mine though it is stated that shrewd inves-
tors are buying largely
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
MARRIAGES.

In this city, June IA, by Rev. ]. NJ. Lowden,
Portland.
In Turner, May 30, ". II. Barney of Auburn,
and Miss Ida E. Vose of Buckfeld:
Fannie A. Allen.
In Rockport May 10, Henry S. Rollins and Miss
Lullie c. Campbell
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
CereaIine.

This new food, an article of pure white
corn, is now being cooked at George C. Shaw
& Co.'S, Nos. 5S5 and 5S7 Congress street
which will continue during this week. Theil
friends and the public generally are respect
fully invited to call and examine samples Of
this wholesome food, such as griddle cakes
mullins, buildings, cream cakes, ETC., which
are served free
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
State Detective Agency.

Mr.. Robert A. Davis, the well known
detective, can be found at Room No. IS, First
National Bank. Mr.. Davis has done some
excellent work in his calling
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
pREsumpscor BARK.
Two Fine Trotting Events Yesterday
Afternoon-Carrie T. and Black
Prince the Winners-Today's Races,

The opening races of the Spring meeting
at Presumpscot Park took place yesterday
afternoon. There were two races, the $50
and the 2.33 classes. The weather was
pleasant and the attendance was about 700.
The first event on the card was the $50
class, for which there were eight entries, and
when the tap of the bell called the horses to
the wire for the first heat six came up for the
word. The names of the horses and the Or
der in which they started was as follows:
Clara c., Mikado Black Prince, Lottie NJ,
Fred B. and Sally. The first heat was an
interesting one, and was won by Clara c.,
with Black Prince second, Mikado third.
Sally fourth, Fred b. fifth, and Lottie M.
sixth In the second heat Black Prince
came to the front and plainly showed that he
had too much speed for the party. HE trotted
to the half mile pole in 1.151, 2.31 clip, and
it is the opinion of good judges that he could
have trotted a mile yesterday close to $50.
In this heat Mikado was second, Clara G.
third, Lottie M. fourth, and Fred B. fifth.
Sally was drawn. Black Prince easily won
the next two heats, the race and first money.
The following summary will give all the par
ticulars:
PREsUAIPscoT PARK, June 14-Purse $3.50, di-
vided.
r. G. Knight, Cornish ms blk. g. Black
Prnce........ ...-..z
A. 7. Cobb Deering, ms m Clara G: i 3
J. p. Woodbury., Deering MS br Mikado. 3 3
A. NJ Savage Deerlng, ms b m Lottie Me- 4
Clark, Lewiston, ms g Fred B. .......5 DIR.
J. F. Haines, Biddeford, MS m Sally......4 DR..
Time-1st heat, quarter 80 Sec; half 1.1S;
mile 2.3S1h. End heat, quarter, 371a sec. half,
1.1515 mile, 2.3S. 3rd heat, quarter. 80 sec.
half 1.1S1s mile. 2.374. 4th heat, quarter,
50 Sec; half, LII; mile, 2.374.
2.33 CLASS.
In this class there were seven entries four
of which started, in the following order:
Red Cross, Annie NJ. Carrie t. and Miss
Ward Although the race was won in
straight heats by Carrie t., it was one well
worth seeing, and gave much satisfaction to
the spectators. The story of the three heats
will be found in the following summary:
SUMMARY.
PREsUMPscoT PARK, June 14.-Purse 5000, di-
yded:
F. Boucher, Portland, MS br m Carrie TIL 1 L
j. b. Palmer, Aston, Mass, MS m Miss
A. NJ. Savage, Deering ms CHI m Annie M..3 8
l. p. Woodbury., Deering, ms blk Red
a a
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
PortIand's First seIectman.

Mr.. Henry Deering has presented to the
city and Mr.. j. T. Stubs has neatly framed,
fine enlarged silhouette portrait of his an
cestor, Nathaniel Deering, first selectman of
Portland. The picture bears this inscrip-
tom
Nathaniel Deering,
Born Jan. 20, 1886, Died Sept. 10Th, 1895.
One of the First Seectmen.
1885,
PreSentel 10 the City nf Pnrtlnnd
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
BALBRIGGAN UNDERvESTS.

we offer "A complete line of sizes for Ladies
in this popular style of Undervest i'm three diff
fePent grades. One Ribbed Sleeves at AZ
One French Baibriggan, i'm both Long
and Ribbed Sleeves as cents. Also three
grades of the popular Jersey fitting bodies at 81,
so and So cents.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15

An effort is being made to secure the por-
traits of the two other selectmen who served
at the same time with Mr.. Deering, Messrs.
John Fox and Peleg WadSworth
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15

Our Entire Surplus Wholesale
Stock at Retail at Half the
usual retail prices.
The Greatest and most Extra
ordinary Sale ever opened.
MEMS SUITS.

8 6,OO--All wool, all sizes, sew
eral cOlOrs. Just about
half price.
S 8,OO--The latest and most de-
sirable styles in nObby
suitings in sack pat
terms. Only half price.
SIO.OO--Men's and Young Mems
fine suits made from
best mills in the cOun-
try, guaranteed to be
superior for service,
all sizes. About half
price.
5.OO--At this price we are Of
fering the best goods
for the money ever
shown. See our $50
whipcOrd at SIS. Cut
sack or frOck.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15
DEERING,

The Prohibitionists Of Deering have chos-
en- the following named persons as delegates
to the State Convention: Henry A. Hart
L. B. Chapman, Rev. @. III. Shinn, DR.. Carl
ton Kiniball, E. w. Knight.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-15

A CARD-Haying for SIX years past been in
IA the employ of Wyer Greene & CO., and White
& Smart take this method of informing my
friends that have accepted n situation la the
Congress St., where shall esteem call from nv
friends as personal favor ! am also happy IL
say that the very extensive Stock consisting Of NH
widths, sizes, qualities and styles, win enable me
to serve my friends even better than ever before
SUMNER c. BARNUM.
Portland, June 8, 1886. ie9dtf
The Sunday herald., 1886-09-26
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
HasA Rail.


The washing,ons celebrated their return home by
terestng game. Hines started the ball rolling by
making two-bagger. Carroll reached first on an
error OF Glasscock, which allowed Hines TO come
homo. Farrell reached first on balls. Carroll then
Myers TO Denny. Kreg then struck q beauty for
two bases on which Farrell scored, krelg coming
In later on Dennys error This ended the run
getting for the Washipgtons, although several times
run ian earned one) In the nth inning on seerys
threebasc hit TO right center, scoring Canils out
to Goldsby. In the same inning Carroll, by beau
tiful throw 10 second, cut OF McGcachy's apparent
twobase hlt In the sixth II looked M II they would
overcome the washingons lead. Crane reached
first on balls; Gasscock made hit, Crane reaching
third Later on Glasscock stole second with no
hands out, II looked rs II ST. Louis would surely
score. Shaw then settled down to business striking
out Mckinnon and Denny, while Gligan neatly
tons out OF hole that looked at one time as though
the game would he tied, II not won, by the ST. Louis
The $500 spectators, OF course, gave vent to their
feelings In great applause at the result which pre-
out, shaw made hit, Hines followed with single
but by a neat double play by Crane and McKinnon
II lines was put out at second, and Carroll cut OF
reaching first. Shaw and Gllligan deserve special
mention for their elegant playing. Shaws pitching
was of the finest, while Gllligan catching was
simply wonderful. The catching OF Myers was also
splendid, while the playing OF Denny and Glasscock
was somewhat on. Hines and Krcig seemed to have
no trouble In batting Boyle, Hines making n two
baggcr and two singles, while Kreig made two two-
fortunate enough to get over single from Shaw 4
effective pitching Ills hit, however, resulted In an
earned run Crane, Myers, and Mckinnon played
well for the ST. Louis, while the Washngtons all did
of the eighth inning on account OF darkness. The
score Is IA follows: