The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-25

The New State House.

AUGUSTA, March 24.oThe State House
Commission was in session today. They ex-
amined sample chair, of mahogany finish,
upholstered in leather, sent from the West
Paris mandatory, for Representatives Hall.
1t was decided to begin the improvements ON
the hall at an early day. There has been
much difference of opinion relative to cutting
through the wall over the speakers desk,
forming gallery there and also allowing the
light to enter, but it has been decided to
build the gallery. Members of the Commits
sion feared that the front of the hall would
not be sufficiently lighted from this source,
and so plan has been brought forward to
cut skylight in the dome and admit addi-
tional light through shaft. The architects
are now considering this scheme. 1t is ex-
pected that the hall and the addition will be
completed by December LIST, 1890, and all Will
be In readiness for the next Legislature. By
the terms of the contract the Fosters are to
complete their work by September 1st.
The SawteiIe Case.
BIDDEFoRD, March 24.-Lawyer Edgerly
one of the attorneys engaged as counsel for
Sawtelle, told Biddeford lawyer today that
in all probability Isaac Sawtelle will be tried
in York county as well as in New Hamp-
SHIRE 1t is understood that the murderer's
counsel will allow the case to go before the
jury in New Hampshire, and then as soon as
the verdict is rendered, present motion in
arrest of judgment, on the ground that it is
not conclusively known that the crime was
committed in that state. If the Judge over
rules the motion an appeal will be made
from his decision, and the case thus pro-
longed.
Many here are of the opinion that the muir
der will eventually plead guilty of commit
ting the crime on this side of the State line,
in order to save his neck
Voted for Postmaster.
FoxcRoFT, March 24.-The Republican
caucus, which was called some days ago, was
held in Favor's hall Saturday, between 10
and 2 clock, for the purpose of electing the
postmaster as soon as there should be
change. A very large vote was passed, there
being but one instance where so heavy Re-
publican vote was cast The whole Repub-
lican vote of the town is 24O, and 233 voted
on this issue, Chas. S. Ham having 1872 and
w. III. Vaughn 81. Hard work was put in by
both candidates friends.
Tarbox Again Sued.
BIDDEFoRD, March 24.-Another suit re-
sulting from the election day troubles was
brought today against City Marshal Fred A
Tarbox, who is now charged with commit
ting assault on Deputy Sheriff Goldthwaite
and rescuing prisoner from him. Tarbox
was arraigned in the Biddeford court today
pleaded not guilty and gave personal recog-
nizance for his appearance for trial in this
court on Friday next
Clergymen Summoned.
BIDDEFoRD, March 24.-The Universalist
church has extended pastoral call to Rev
Irving Towsley of Orange, N. Y. He will
begin his pastorate here the first of April.
| CoNToocooK, n. H., March A.-The Free
Will Baptist church has extended call to
Rev. Mr.. Lathrop of Maine who has not We,
indicated his acceptance.
Winthrop Enterprise.
WINTHROP, March 24.-Winthrop is anx
ious to secure from Skowhegansthe business
OF G. M. Bailey's Sons & Co.'s oil cloth fac
tory, in addition to the long established bust
ness in this village and Baileysille. In the
eastern section of the town petition for its
removal is in circulation. Such change ha!
been talked of for some time.
Bangor's Officials.
BANGOR, March 24.-The election of city
officers was held this morning at 10 O'Clock
at City Hail. The old board, with two ex
ceptions, were reelected. The exceptions
were, city physician, Dr. A. G. Gibson, ant
harbor master, George M. Cummings.
Still Shipping Ice.
| LIvERMoRE FALLS, March 4.--The Liver
more Falls Ice Company are shipping abou
twelve cars of ice daily to Bath parties. The
are getting very fine quality of ice out O
the Androscoggin.
A Schooner Wrecked at Cutler.
CUTLER, March 24.-The schooner August
E. Herrick, Capt l.. III. Babbidge, of Boston
went ashore at Cutler Monday merning an
will probably be total loss.
The Saco Is open.
BIDDEFoRD, March 24.-The Saco rive
opened to navigation today.