The Portland daily press., 1889-05-03
Money for Pacific Bank credIto rs.
Maine Postmasters ApooInted.
THE STATE.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.

Hon. Albert A. Burleigh, collector of GUS
toms for the port of Ar0ostook, has sent to
Washington the following names Of depu-
ties: w. f.. jerks and A. w. Ingersoll at
Houlton, and j. FL. Page at Fort Kent. 1t is
understood that the nomination of Mr..
jerks has been returned unconfrmed by the
department for the reason that no vacancy
exists. The others have not been acted up
on.
The management Of the New Brunswick
railroad have decided to expend about S5O.-
900 In improvements at Houlten station and
Is to be erected near the street where the old
Martin Hotel formerly stood. The present
station will be moved and made into a
freight house, tracks extended, gradings
made, and new improvements generally.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
1t is understood that the Sandy River rail-
road company are to build new bridge and
trestle across the Porter stream, so called, in
Strong village, one that will be much more
permanent than the old.
Rodolphus p. Thompson of Jay died the
10th ult., aged 20 years. He was one Of the
best known farmers and members of the
Grange In Franklin county. Mr.. Thompson
was thoroughly versed In dairy management,
had one of the largest farms and orchards In
the State, and had accumulated a handsome
property solely by farming He had been
master OF his grange several years, was
widely known as man Of enterprise and
integrity, and was beloved and respected by
wide circle Of friends.
j. G. Hoyt has been reinstated a. postal
clerk on the Pennington and Lewiston
route. Mr.. Hpyt Is the Oldest clerk In point
Of service in the State.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
John Blake's tannery in Hallowell burned
Wednesday night
Mr.. J. E. Wade of Augusta received We'd
nesday, notice Of appointment to the rail-
the Bangor and Boston route.
General Orders No. 4, In relation to the III
he practice of the Maine Volunteer Militia.
was issued Wednesday from the Adjutant
Generals office. 1t states the rules which
will govern the practice, establishes basis
OF craftsmanship upon which the men are
to be divided into five different classes, and
provides that fifty rounds of ammunition
shall be allowed each man for practice. Two
cash prizes, So and So each, will be offered to
each company to be competed for upon its
own range, between the annual encampment
and Dec. LIST, under the supervision of the
State Inspector. or some one whom he may
appoint. The competition will be at 200
yards range. and the third-class target will
be used. Each man Is to have seven shots
for his score, and three sighting shots. Five
hundred rounds Of ammunition in addition
to the regular allowance, will be issued to
each company for this match upon proper
requisition.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The yacht Sycamore is booked for the ma
rine railway. at Bath on May Sd and 4th,
where she will receive new wheel and any
repairs to her hull which may be required,
As Mr.. Slater talks Of passing the summer
In Europe 1t Is. quite possible that
the vessel may be sold.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
There was case OF mutiny on the little
steamer Dream" OF the Dominion fisheries
service. The st. Croix Courier says the
steamer arrived at St. Andrews one day last
week, and the captain ordered the engineer
to get up steam to leave for the cruising
ground, but the engineer refused duty. He
was taken before Justice Hathaway, who
committed him TO jail for term OF four
weeks.
YORK COUNTY.
Mr.. M. Elwill Clark, a highly respected
citizen Of Berwick, died on the 10Th ult., at
the age Of 81. His ability and integrity led
to his election as town collector. .selectmen,
member Of the legislature and other official
positions. Mr.. Clark was native OF Ber-
wick. He leaves widow and six children.