The Portland daily press., 1890-10-28
MAINE.
Reported from Augusta.

RO0OD1As OIhOuCi GA RI6tH HOOuS
dealer has just ATTEMPTED to make victim
out of steady-going Quaker residing out in
the neighboring town of Manchester. The
Manchester gentleman received a communi-
cation from the New York party, in which
the intended victim was told that he could
make fortune in handling the goods, and it
was an opportunity of lifetime.
A Readfield citizen has also been ap-
preached recently by the same parties. and
both the men have placed the matter in the
officers hands. A down river man was re-
Gently victimized by these swindlers, and is
much concerned over his loss.
1t is thought the owners Of the stolen sill
yer ware marked "Vose," and now in pos
session of Boston officers, may be people
who went from Maine to California, and the
latter have been written to to ascertain if
they have lost any ware which answers the
description of that held ia Boston.
a Pole on the Track.
AUGUSTA, October 27.-An attempt was
made to wreck the last electric car down
from Augusta to Hallowell last night. A
telegraph pole was placed diagonally on the
rails at the foot of Brilts Gully Hill, and
when the car came bowling along it struck
the pole and was brought to sudden stop.
The motor man saw the obstruction too late
to arrest the speed Of the car. The pilot of
the car was smashed, and the car proceeded
after the pole had been removed, the motor
not being injured. Conductor McCurdy was
thrown through the door with great force,
into the interior of the car. The perpetra-
tors are supposed to be the men who rode up
and down the river road last night smash
ing the glass and breaking the lamps.
Knocked Down Stairs.
B ATH, October 27.-Officer Lundrigan, of
the police force of this city, is on the sick
list, recovering from injuries received Satur-
day night. Lundrigan attempted to arrest
Fred Hume, who had created disturbance
on the street and ran into billiard hall.
The billiard hall, where the officer took
Hume into custody, is on the second floor of
building. Hume resisted arrest. and, so
Lundrigan says, when they reached tie
head OF the stairs. pushed his captor down
them. Lundrigan struck on his head, and
was picked up insensible He is now doing
well.
Drew Reviewer.
BRYANT's POND, October 27.-Two men
drove around town in carriage last even
Ing, both being drunk and noisy. Finally
their carriage was overturned and they were
thrown out. Two young men, Harry Estes
and DR.. Tabor went to their assistance.
when one of them struck fearful blow at
the doctor with heavy whip. Finally one
of them pulled revolver on Tabor, who
took 1t away from him. 1t was a narrow es-
cape perhaps from murder.
Biddeford's Young Offenders.
BIDDEFoRD, October 27.-The eight-year-
old French boy who was caught rob biDg
John B. Murphy's store yesterday, was lib
Grated today without trial, his father agree
ing to send the boy to Canada. Four other
small boys implicated in petty thefts wei al
so liberated. The Russian boy who was ar
rested last night for breaking into Frank
Clements grocery store, is still In custody
and will be arraigned in court tomorrow.
Killed While Cunning.
BRYANT's POND, October 27.-While Les
lie Poverty, of this village, was out gunnin z
Saturday afternoon. he fell and in doing so
accidentally discharged his weapon. Charles
Farnum, bis companion. found Poverty un-
conscious with wound in his head. Peyer-
ly died Sunday night. A brother of his was
killed in similar manner a few years ago.
Young Peverly was 16 years Of age.
Barh Offers a Reward.
BATH. October 27.-The city of Bath Of
fers 500 reward for the conviction of the
person giving the false alarm of fire leading
to MIR. Morse's death.
Burglars at West Pennington.
FARMINeToN, October 27-E. Fl. Lowell's
store in West Pennington was entered by
burglars Saturday night, and about $500
worth Of dry goods, clothing, ETC., are miss
ing. There is no clue to the thieves.
Rev. mr.. Herrick's Resignation.
WINTHROP, October 27-Rev. j. r. Her.
rick has resigned the pastorate Of the Bap-
tist church at Wayne. and closed his labors
Yesterday, He has been pastor there for
several years, and was obliged to retire on
account Of i'll health.
Stricken with Paralysis.
BANeoR, October 27.-Allen Cressey. a
middle-aged man Of Glenburn, while in this
city this forenoon. was stricken with paralv
sis. He was cared for here and word was
sent to his family