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The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
a Remarkable Runaway.

Last evening at about seven O'Clock. the.driver
of hack owned by Fcrnald & Sawyer left his
team standing in front Of his house on Salem
street while he went in to get his supper. The
horses became uneasy and started, running down
Salem street and going over the steep embank-
ment at the top. The hack was here thrown over
ON its side and the horses cleared themselves,
taking to the Boston and Maine railroad tracks at
the foot of the embankment and running clear to
the draw in the bridge beyond the transfer sta
tion, where one of them caught his leg between
the ties and brought them to a standstll. When
the horses broke from the hack, they took the pole
with them, and were both attached to it when Sc
cured on the bridge. How they succeeded in
running out on to the bridge without breaking
their necks is a mystery. One of the horses had
a leg badly scraped and bruised, and the other re
ceived some scratches. The hack was not much
hurt being scratched on one side and having a
wheel broken
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Maine Genealogical Society.

The meeting Of the Maine Genealogical Society
last evening was attended by five members, the
knowledge that the reading of the papers an
nounced would be necessarily postponed doubt
less diminishing the number who would otherwise
have been present. The meeting came to order
with the president, w. H. Smith, Esq, in the
chair. The records of the last meeting were read
and approved.
A donation of set of the Genealogy of the
Whitney Family, compiled by the late s. Whitney
Phoenix of New York, has been received from DR..
William B. Lapham of Augusta. The present is a
valuable one, the three volumes having been COM
pileG and published at great expense. Only fifty
sets were printed, and the price was $50 per set,
but none were sold, the entire issue being given
to different persons and organizations. Dr. Lap
ance given by him in the compilation The secre-
tary will make suitable acknowledgement of the
gift. A donation Of nineteen volumes of the Con-
gressional Globe and two volumes of United
States Documents was received from Mr.. Frank
lin Sawyer, and also donation of two original
deeds, volume on "Cromwels Navy" biogra-
ply Of James F. Otis, and manuscript read June
2Tth, from Mr.. John Z. Hull.
The following were elected active members of
the society: NJ. F. Hicks, VIM. Fl. Looney, Chas.
Rich, Edward +. Waite, Isaac L. Elder, Stanley
I. Pullen, c. A. Woodbury., of Portland; and j.
6. Elder, OF Lewiston. Llewellyn Dean of Wash
ington was elected corresponding member.
Messrs. Burleigh Conant and Watson were ap-
pointed committee to procure a SEAL and the
meeting adjourned to May 17th
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
The Golden Cross.

TWAS a pleasant gathering at Good Tempars.
Hall last evening. Casco Bay Commandery of
the United Order of the Golden Cross held open
house for the early arriving representatives to
the Grand Commandery of the Order to he held
here today The genial Grand Commander L. j.
Perkins and his able coadjutor Grand Keeper of
Records DR.. S. j. Bassford were constantly the
center of an interested group exchanging cordial
greetings The Commandery was called to order
by Noble Commander Joseph A. Kennedy. The
grand officers were reported in waiting, and in
PRODUCED receiving the Grand Honors. Supreme
Commander w. II. Solomon, Supreme Herald
Horace Mitchell, Jr, and S. E. Hartshorn, Grand
Commander of Massachusetts, were also reported
in waiting and introduced by Grand Commander
L. J. Perkins. After routine business remarks
were made by L. j. Perkins, Grand Commander
of Mane DR.. S. j. Bassford, Grand Keeper of
Records Of Maine; Horace Mitchell, Jr., Past
Grand Commandment Maine; c. A. Tilton of Cape
Elizabeth Rev. j. L. Sanborn of WATERFORD, DR..
B. f. Sleeper of Winthrop, DIR. G. w. Bailey of
Saccarappa, d. F. Estey of Cumberland Mills
Deputy Grand Commanders d. L. Smith of Bruins
wick, J. A. Bennett of Woodford's, DR.. J. c.
Stewart of Kittery, Supreme Commander w. III
Solomon of Boston, DR.. Edward Hartshorn, editor
of the Golden Cross Journal, of Boston; j. H
Snow, Grand Prelate of Maine; and A. Stevenson
of Kittery. The tables of the officers were hand
somely decorated with blossoming plants and the
meeting pleasant foretaste of to-day's work for
the good of the Order. =
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Jubilant saIyationists.

Yesterday was day of celebration for the war
riors The new divisional officer for Maine and
Massachusetts-Cap Whatmore-visted Port
land, and was received by the members of the
Army here with great enthusiasm. Captain What
more and his staff arrived on an afternoon train,
and were escorted to the barracks, the procession
being headed by the band of the army Besides
the divisional officer and his staff, the officers and
many privates from the surrounding towns were
in attendance.
The evening parade was more elaborate than
that of the afternoon, some of the warriors being
mounted. One of them, a young fellow, named
Joseph Colley, was riding high spirited and good
looking horse from Clark's stable on Tying street.
AS the procession was moving up Exchange street
from Middle, when opposite the Portland Savings
Bank building, the horse became fright
ened, presumably at the combined efforts of the
band and the crowd, and rearing he lost his bal
ance and fell, striking the curbstone with his
head with such force as to kill him. The red-clad
warrior managed to keep clear of his falling
steed and was not hurt This little episode did
not apparently diminish the ardor of the Army,
and the meeting at the barracks was long and
lively. Capt. Whatmore left for Boston on the
Pullman train.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
William True Sargent.

Mr.. William True Sargent died suddenly at his
residence on Spring street yesterday morning at
II o'clock. He was taken with commissions on
Sunday, and did not rally from them, passing
away peacefully, yesterday. He was born July
oath, 1907, and was the son Of John and Eleanor
(True) Sargent of Scarborough. This branch of
the family came from Essex county, Massachu-
sets, to Cumberland county, in 1885, and have
ever since been represented at Scarborough,
Yarmouth or Portland.
After leaving his paternal home Mr. Sargent
learned the trade of journeyman tin-worker with
Oliver Buckley at Stevens Plains, following it a
number of years in Massachusetts. In 1880 he
removed to New Orleans; thence in 1874 to Ar
kansas, where he located at Ell Dorado, and en-
gagged in general mercantile business. In 1853 he
was appointed receiver of public moneys of the
U. S. Land Office for the southern district of Ar
kansas. He established his office at Champag-
nolle, was reappointed in 1857, and continued re-
siding there till 1886, when he removed to this
city, which he made his home till the day of his
death. In October, 1847, Mr.. Sargent married at
North Yarmouth, Hannah b.. youngest daughter
of Jeremiah Mitchell, of that place, later of this
city, who survives him. as do two of their children
William NJ, and Ella S., all of this city, their
youngest daughter Belle having died in October,
1884
Mr.. Sargent was man of great energy, very
exact in all his dealings of kindly feeling and re-
spected and esteemed by all who knew him. For
some time past it was evident that his health was
breaking, and all will feel that while death is a
great shock when it does come, it is better thus
than to lnger suffering.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Number the Carts.

There is, on the city books certain ordinance
which has been very loosely enforced. tits that
which requires every licensed vehicle to have its
number conspicuouslY painted upon it in letters
of certain specified size. This is very necessary
for the identification of the team if occasion re-
quires, but it has probably been noticed that
many team owners have not complied with the
regulation, so few indeed, that a numbered cart
or dray is the exception, not the rule.
To reduce the matter to figures the exact mum
Der of vehicles was counted yesterday morning
between the City Hall and the Maine Contra
station via Exchange and Commercial streets
Only teams in actual use were counted and al
whose condition could not be accurately deter
mined were not included Out of 1o1, only 81
we're properly numbered, leaving 80 which had
neglected to observe the rule.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
q Presentation.

Monday, at 10 O'Clock a. M, the freight con-
ductors, brakemen and switchmen connected with
the Eastern division of the Boston and Maine
Railroad met at the office of Yardmaster
Coolbroth, and Mr. A. Ainsworth on behalf
presented MI. Coolbroth with gold
watch and chain as testimonial of their re-
gard. Mr.. Coobroth has been in the employ of
the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth, Eastern, and
Boston and Maine railroads at the Portland sta
ton for the past twenty years, and the uniform
courtesy and kindness he has ever shown to the
men in his charge has won their lasting respect
and esteem Mr.. Coolbroth was taken completely
by surprise but in few well-chosen words
thanked the donors for their grateful remem-
brance of him. The watch and chain are from
the store of A. M. Wentworth and are beautiful
niennS of 1Nnrl1mans chin
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Portland Water Company,

At meeting of the directors of the Portland
Water Company and of the Biddeford s. Saco
Water Company, held on the 10Th day OF April,
1886, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That by the death of the late John p
Gilman, this company has been deprived of a
faithful and efficient officer and wise counsellor
who has for many years, by the exercise of his ex-
cellent Judgment and rare capacity for business
promoted its best interests in every way compati-
BILE with just dealing and with the proper require
ments of the general public.
RESOLVED, That by long association we have
learned to appreciate and admire his rare quail
ties of head and heart and have established with
him relations of intimate personal friendship in
addition to the regard usually produced by con
mourn his loss, not only as public calamity but
as personal bereavement.
RESOLVED, That we extend our sympathy and
coincidence to his wife and family in their great
grief, and that the secretary forward to them a
copy of these resolutions
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
DEATHS.

In this city, April IS, Elizabeth NJ, wife of
Themes Brown aged Sc years months 18 days.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at
Falmouth.
In this city, April 10, suddenly, at his residence,
William True Sargent, aged IS years months.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon 2.30 o'clock,
from his late residence, No. 148 Spring street.
Friends are invited to be present.
In this city, April 49, George q. Littlefeld, aged
50 years 8 months.
Funeral ON Wednesday afternoon at O'clock
from his late residence, 1913 Cumberland street.
In Alna April 10, Mrs Caroline w. Mahlirin
of Portland, aged 80 years.
In Jefferson, April Z, Mrs. Lois W., wife of Chas
LinScott aged 80 years.
In Minot, April Is, Mrs. Stephen Davis, aged
IS years months.
In Limerick, April IS, Mrs. Herbert Brown
aged % years.
In Canton, April 5, Mrs. Parnen Irish, aged
83 years.
lii Bethel, April 8, zelma E. Turner, Oldest
daughter of Calvin Turner aged 20 years and 10
months.
In Buckiield, April 5, Philo Record. aged 81
years.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Frank E.
Burnell will take place Wednesday forenoon at
10 o'clk, at his late residence, on Spring street,
WOOdfOrdS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The High street parish annual meeting was adj
journed one week.
Mr.. Russell will erect block of two dwelling
houses on Casco street.
A large number of the yachts have got into the
water their owners inspired by the warm weather
Yesterday was another warm day, bright and
cloudless until late in the afternoon and the dust
flying in lively manner.
The class in Othello will meet this afternoon
with Miss McCobb, at 1O4 Park street, instead of
at las Spring street.
Remember the usual gospel temperance meet
ing tonight at 7.30 O'Clock. All are cordially in
vited
Next Wednesday the legal time of libel will
have expired on rs of the packages of seized
liquors lying in the corridor at the station.
The steamer Sandman, Capt. Smith, of the
Allan Line left Halifax for this port at $50 a. M
yesterday.
On Fast Day there will be union service at
State street church, at IL a. m, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Dunn, pastor of Free street church.
Rev. William Carruthers of Fairhaven, Mass,
was present at the st. Lawrence street prayer
meeting last evening, and made brief address to
the great pleasure of all present.
The new addition begun by Gen. Dow yester-
day, to the rear of Owen, Moore s. Coz store will
give luem 4,UUU leeI duullOldl SJOT6 rOOil, max
ing the ground floor 2, 900 feet in extent.
Mr.. Washington Libby will build the block for
Mr.. j. F. Hovey on the corner of Portland and
Hanover street. mentioned in yesterdays PRESS.
1t will be three story brick building.
The Ancient Brothers Lodge, !. o. O. F., COM
mittee to make arrangements for their visit to
Laconia Lodge, Wednesday, May 18th, is COM
posed of Past Grands Emery G. Chase, VIM. W.
Kemp and A. d. SWeetsir
The case of the Redlons VS.. the Portland Horse
Railroad Company will probably be called in the
Supreme Court this morning. 1t will be remenl-
bered young Redlon was run over by horse car
and died from his injuries. Attorney General
Baker will appear in the case.
George c. Shaw, the well known grocer, had his
new teams exhibition in front of the post office
yesterday. They were very handsome, the colors
harmonzed well, and they received many words
of praise from the bystanders.
The largest corner sign in the State was success
fully hung for Allen s. Co., the Middle street
clothiers, yesterday afternoon. The sign itself
reflects great credit on Mr.. Mulhall, the artist.
Dan Mccain did the iron work and hanging.
The membership of the Maine Hotel Proprietors
Association is steadily increasing and the mem
bers are looking forward with much anticipation
to the annual reunion which occurs in Portland in
lime
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,

BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.
MONDAY. Court came in at 10 a. M, and organ
zed with the following jury
Alvin Leighton, Cumberland foreman,
Moses NJ. Cash, Cape Elizabeth.
Leonard A. Dyer, Harpswell.
Alfred Evans, Portland.
Walter N. Files, WeStbrook
Joseph Harmon, Scarboro
Augustus +. Kemp, Gorham.
Stephen A. Libby, Gray.
G. W. Smith, Deering.
Thomas Mason, Sebago.
Alpheus Rollins, New Gloucester.
Edmund z. Soule, Freeport.
Supernumerary-Alpheus Virgins, Baldwin.
The continued docket was called and is cases
we're marked for trial.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Turned the Tables

Captain Charles H. Chase several weeks ago
was arrested in Boston, and gave bonds on the
suit of Captain Alfred Patterson of Saco for al
legged debt of $37 80, said to be $25 and interest
loaned Chase's nephew in gold at Cardenas at
Chase's request Last week, Chase in the Bos-
ton Municipal Court proved that Patterson owed
him $316 commission for buying him (Patter-
SOM an interest in bark J. j. Marsh in 1877
which had never been repaid 1t was shown that
the money advanced Chase's nephewwa in paper
money worth but $11, and the court gave judg-
ment for Chase who recovered his old claim
against Patterson less the $11.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
PERSONAL.

Hon. Eugene Hale was in the city yesterday.
Miss Sarah Orne Jewett has left New England
for trip southwark.
Mr.. Thomas Bowen ex-Assistant Assessor, who
has been very ILL., is once more out again.
Hon. Clarence Pulen will soon leave for New
Mexico.
The late George c. Littlefield was ex-president
of the Mechanics Association.
Mr. John Porteous. freight manager of the
Grand Trunk, was in town yesterday and left at
noon for Montreal.
Mr. Russ, steamer clerk at the Custom House,
whose term expires April 30th, has had it con-
tnued until June 9th.
Melvin S. Holway, Esq, of Augusta, son Of Mr..
Oscar Holway, has been appointed disbursing
clerk of the new public building in Augusta. Mr.
Holway studied law with Hon. W. L. Putnam.
Mr.. Rufus Berry of Gray died very suddenly at
his home in that place Sunday morning. Mr..
Berry was wheelwright by trade and had
served as deputy sheriff nearly % years. He
leaves wife and three daughters.
Mr. John Keen of Dorchester, Mass, died Fri
day. aged SO. He was born in York, Me-, and in
early life was sailor For seven years, begin
ming about 1850, he was keeper of the Dorchester
poor house. Mr.. Keen leaves widow and a
daughter.
Salem; o. d. Baker. Augusta; c. W. Fuller. Mil
waukee; j. B. Owen, New York. j. r. Truell,
Lawrence; and Geo. C. Sargent, Boston, we're
among the guests at the Falmouth Hotel last
night.
Nathan nj. Woodman died very suddenly at MS
home in South Boston yesterday morning. Mr.
Woodman has been resident of Portland and
identified with its business interests for the past
forty years. He had recently removed to South
Boston and gone into business there. His age
was about Sc years.
Hon. 7. B. Reed. in the House, the other day.
strolled down in front of Beach, the great OBJ
hector from New York, and turning to him with q
quizzical twinkle in his eye, said: "About this
objection business of yours, Beach, do you get
your inspiration from other members or does it
come direct from the Alinighty?'' Beach was
too dazed to answer.
East Boston has lost one of its best known citi-
zens-a man of marked individuality, a man of
enterprise, man of convictions. Daniel d.
Kelly, the celebrated shipbuilder, possessed a
great many good points and but few weak Ones
but he was warm-hearted, generous and kindly
He was born in Newcastle, Me-, in 1918, and
learned the trade of shpwright and caulker
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
I'm Insolvency.


Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumber-
land, State of Maine. April 10, A. d. 1886.
In case of HARRISON RICHARDSON, Insolvent
Debtor
THIS is to give notice, that ON thenineteenth
Il day of April A. ID. 1886, a Warrant in In
solvency was issued by HenryC, Peabody Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cum
berland, against the estate of said
HARRISON RICHARDSON, of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on petition Of
said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
nineteenth day of April A. D. 1886, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees of his estate will be held at Court of In
solvency to be holden at Probate Court Room in
said Portland, on the third day of May, A. D.
1886, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger OF the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland
ap2O&27
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
PEAKS ISLAND NOTES.

The entertainment by the Society of Willing
Workers Friday evening, in honor of the new bell
Melted thirty dollars for the treasury.
large whale has drifted ashore upod the cas-,
side of the island. The jaw bones are about ten
feet long and foot in diameter, and the lower
jaw is furnished with massive slabs of whalebone
which serve in place of teeth, showing that the
creature was fright whale'-a variety rarely
seen upon our coast.
Captain Knowlton's handsome pair of deer
which were such favorites at Greenwood Garden,
have both died within a short time. j. N j.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Lost Overheard.

Mr.. R. D. Delaney, yesterday morning, received
a telegram from New York, announcing the death
of his brother-in-law, Mr.. Edward Finn. lt APP
pears that Mr.. Finn was lost overheard on the
passage between New York and a South Amerl-
can port. He was native of Eastport, but Tor
several years resided here, and was in business
on Washington street
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
U. S DISTRICT COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

MoNDAY-Forest City Steamboat Company VS..
the ferry boat Cornelia H. On June 27th the
steamer Forest City gave the proper signals and
backed out of Custom House dock. The Cornelia
H. came out at the same time and collided with
the Forest City, This is a libel for damages
estimated at S309.6S. On trial.
A. A. Strout. G. +. Libby.
Peoples Ferry Company VS. steamer Forest
City. This is d cross libel to the above, the Ferry
Company claiming that the accident was the fault
of the Forest City. Damages claimed $3.50.
c. F. Libby A, A. StrOut.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
thias, land, 81.
Peaks fsland-Josiah Sterling to William /.
Gardiner, land, $500.
Cape Elizabetli-Henry Pond and Elbridge Ben
nett to Andrew j. Cash, land, 81 and other con
siderations.
aecarappa-Samuel E. Mcclellan to Theodore
N. Gague, land 81 600.
Gray-Charles o. Ray to Flora /. Whitney, land,
$500.
Freeport-John Burr to James A. Hall, land
$40.
New Gloucester-Stephen Morse to Flora B.
Cobb ct ais, land, 81.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Maine Agricultural Society.

There will be special meeting of the Maine
Agricultural Society in Common Council Room,
Portland, Thursday, April 20, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The practice and methods of scientific Apecul-
ture will be fully discussed by successful bee.
keepers both forenoon and afternoon. The public
are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
Ngw ADvaRrEsEmENrs ro-DAs

ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Base Ball Grounds--0pening Game.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TO Housecleaners-Geo, C. Shaw s. Co.
For Sale Machine.
Wool Lace-RineS Brothers.
To Let-Cottage.
Carpet Beating Notice-Foster's Dye House.
For Sale-Pug Pups.
Bargains-C. p Clapp.
For Sale-Canaries.
Cut Rates-Baltimore g. Ohio Il. r.
Notice-Grocers.
Hand Made Wool Lace-Niliett Little.
For Sale-Lodging House.
ID. A. Atkinson 81 Co. Cor Pearl g. Middle SITS
To Lct-Tenement.
Spool Silk and Twist-C. 2. Clapp.
For Sale-Bargain.
Eastman Bros. q Bancroft.
For Sale House.
Dress Patterns-Rnes Brothers.
In Insolvency.
For Sale-CaSh Business.
AUCTION SALES.
+. O. Bailey g. 60.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20
MARRIAGES.

In Bath April g. Guy D. Morse and Miss Sarah
Z. Carleton.
In Auburn, April 16, Geo. A. Rounds of Au-
burn and Miss Rilla M. Policy of Wales.
In North Arson, April 10, James M. Felker and
Miss Anna A. Berry.
!, In Washburn, April 8, Wilson L. Silver and
Mary F. Campbell
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-20

Our Carpet Floor is the largest, lightest and best
in this country and we are showing the best goods
for the smallest amount of money that we ever
had to Offer but we cannot guarantee the price
only from week to week. That these trades are
appreciated can be seen by the crowds of people
who have visited our store the past week. We
ask call and we will trust the quality of the
goods and the price on them to do the rest. One
thing we will add. You have no conception of the
extent of our establishment or of the beautiful
goods we handle unless you call. This is no ghost
story, but solid facts which will be borne out to
your entire satisfaction If you will come and see.
We keep open every evening until O'Clock, and
have electric lights on floors. ANY of the goods
we handle we will sell for cash, or quarter down
at time of purchase and balance So per month if
the amount be $50 or under, and $40 per month
if 500 or under To make it more plain we will
sell $40 Plush Set for 1000 down and 500 per
month; $40 Chamber Set for 500 down and 500
per month; $50 Carpet for 500 down and 500
per month; 81 Range for 800 down and 800
per month; $12 Baby Carriage for 800 down
and / 90 per week. a $12 New Perfection Refrig-
orator for 800 down and LOO per week; Come
and see us, see the stock, see our building ride
on the elevator up and down from floor to floor.
We guarantee you the fairest and most honest
treatment that can be accorded to customers.
Respectfully your obedient servants,