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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
The Hold of a Steamer on Fire-Great
Damage to the Cargo.

BosroN, Dec s.
The hold Of the British iron steamer
Otranto, Of Preston's Liverpool line, now
lying At Massachusetts dock is on fire. The
water has been pumped into her for Ave
hours, but the fire is not yet extinguished
The fire 10 confined to the cargo stored in
the compartments numbered two and three
amidships. This consists of rags, oakum
and ironware, all consigned to New York
parties. The two former will undoubtedly
be q total loss. and the ironware, which is
understood to be Of fine quality, will be very
badly damaged by rust. The steamers iron
plates have been somewhat warped, and the
iron deck has been opened by the heat, but it
10 not expected the damage to the vessel will
be great. The fire 10 burning at this hour.
u 80, and fre-boats and engines are busy
filling the compartments with water. The
managers of the New York cargo cannot be
obtained, nor can the names Of the consignees
be learned tonight. All of the Boston con-
signments had been removed before the fire
broke out. II 10 supposed it originated BY
spontaneous combustion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
WORK OF THE FLAMES
Fierce Blaze In Federal Street, Boston
Losses Agrregatlng elS3,OOO-
Nearly Covered by lnsur.
ance.

BOSTON, Dec. 3.
Fire this morning did $4,000 damage to
the five story building numbered 46 to so
Federal street, owned by Benz. BOardman &
Co. The principal occupant was the Stand
ard Bag Co., which had large amount of
raw material stored in the basement, an an
equal amount of manufactured stock in the
fourth story, and also occupied the fifth floor
for manufacturing purposes. Their stock
and machinery on the two upper floors was
entirely ruined, and that in the basement is
worth but little. The firm, it is stated, car
ried about $500 900 worth of stock, and their
machinery was valued at $4,000. Their is
q total insurance of $3.50, 900, which is prob
ably the entire value of their plant. Other
portions of the basement as well as the first
story on Congress street were occupied by
Frank Jones & Co., who lose $500. +. G..
Robinson, paper, Irvine, etc, is damaged
5000 by water; insurance $4,000. Exeter
Machine Co. lose $500; c. Nj. Thatcher,
second floor, mouldings and pictures frames,
losses his entire stock valued at $4,000; in
sured $1,000; r. +. Lawrence & Co., printers
and stationers, suffer loss of $4,000, and
George Coleman, book binder, $4,000,
which is the full value of their stock and
machinery. Their insurance cannot be OBJ
tanned at this writing.
At the fire on Federal street this morning
ladderman Quigley lost one of his eyes,
which was put out by glass falling from an
upper window. Hoseman Stevens while At
the top of ladder was thrown against a
broken window by slipping of the ladder and
his hand and wrist were badly cut. Hose
man Joseph Gargan was severely cut on the
hands by falling glass and several other fire.
men suffered from the same cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
rHE WAR IN EGYFr.
Defeat Of the Egyptian Troops With Z
Loss Of $50 Men.

CAIRo, Dec 3.
A great force of tribes attacked Eve COM
panies of Egyptian troops which we're re-
connoiterint outside Suakein on the 5th.
The Egyptians we're completed annihilated
and the artillery captured.
SEvILLA, Dec. 9.
Another account of the Egyptian defeat in
Suakein on the 5th says: Spies entered
Suakein and reported hillmen lowering near
the town. On hearing this Mahmond Taper
Pasha anxious to efface defeat at TOkkar on
the sixth, account which court martial pend
ing. sent forward 500 Blacks and 200 Bashi
Bazouks against the Hill tribes, he himself
remaining at Suakein, At distance of three
hours march from the town the Egytians
we're attacked BY several thousand. The
Egyptians fought stubbonly, but were cut to
pieces. Fifty, of whom half we're officers,
escaped. This defeat of the troops, which
was hitherto regarded as the flower of the
army, caused great CONSERVATION here, as II
tends to show that the task opening route
from Suakein to Berber with material al
Baker Pesha's disposal is nearly . hopeless
one.
LONDON, Dec. 9.
The Cairo correspondent of the Daily
News SAYS that 20 cavslrymen accompanied
the Egyptian force which was defeated neal
Suakein on tine 9Th inst. The total loss was
$50 men. The force was commanded by an
Egyptian major and surviving officers. They
were surrounded by 5000 men. The Egypt
ians formed a square. the black troops being
stationed on three faces and the Bashi Boz
urks on the fourth face of the square. The
latter fell back, throwing the blacks into dis
order. The blacks fought with great bravery.
One gun and all the ammunition and arms
were lost. In consequence of the disaster
the garrison at Suakein was reduced to .
thousand men. The Dervishes are appearing
in Upper Egypt, who propose to preach holy
war. The whole country beyond Egypt
proper is ablaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
GARDINER.

The public schools closed Thursday in THU
city,. The exhibition at the High street
Grammar school was admirable in all it,
parts. The school room was crowded with
visitors, all Of whom speak in the highest
praise of the exercises. Mr.. Heath, the prir.
cipal, was a recipient Of two large volumes Of
Irving's work, . present from his scholar,
expressing in some degree their appreciation
of his excellence As q teacher. Remarks were
made by o. B. Clason, superintendent Of
schools, Rev. 1. Luce and Rev. Mr.. Minard
Mr.. Heath closed his connection with
the school at the end Of this term
Miss Allen, the popular and efficient assis
tant will remain in the school during the
year. The scholars announced - having the
highest rank in the several classes were q,
follows: viz: First class. Fred Hamlin and
Linwo God Barnard; second class, Sarah Small
and Wealthy Ware; third class, Edith LARA
bee and Ellis Pope; fourth class, FREQ
McGrota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10

A Providence Firm Goes Up-The Mon.
treal Bank-BurchelI BrOs.' En-.
baTTassment.

PROVIDENCE, Dec 8.
McManus, Hare & Doolin, dry goods
dealers, here known as the "New York
Store" have assigned. The firm declines to
make a statement, but it is understood that
their liabilities will exceed 100000, and
that H. B. Clahin & Co. of New York are the
principal creditors. The firm began bust
ness here last February and attribute their
failure to the depression of business.
MONTREAL, Dec. 8.
The affairs of the Exchange bank are still
the chief topic of conversation. The advan-
tage taken by the directors to retain their
poewr is universally condemned as most rep
rehensible. The absconding president is said
to be living in New York in grand style.
HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 8.
The liabilities of Burchell Bros. of Sydney
are estimated at 100000; assets, $50, 900.
The immediate cause of the failure was the
financial wrecking of S W. Beard of Mon
treal subsequent to the failure and flight
of Thos. Craig, president of the Exchange
Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
To Let

ITO RENT.-A small tenement on Gage. near
l. Water street. Enquire OF L. ii. W. SMITH,
noy6itf No. u Crescent st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
31ilp gen'rebtf Journal
Augusta. Monday Nsrains. Dec. 10.
Republican national Convention.

Republican National Convention.
The first step in relation to the holding
Of the national republican convention will
be taken on Wednesday Of this week.
The;republican executive committee will
then hold . meeting 1t Washington to de-
tsrmine It what place the convention shall
be held. There il quite lively competi-
ton among leading cities for the honor.
New York. Saratoga. Baltimore. Phila-
delphia, Chicago. Cincinnati, and Indian
apolis, are al putting in their claims.
with the latter city more decidedly in
earnest and more active than the others
for winning the prize.
Another movement Of importance in
regard to the convention is the new basis
for delegates which will be presented by
Senator Frye ut the meeting Of the nation
81 committee on the 18th. The full prop
osition il ~ follows:
Each State shall be entitled TO four del
sgates. - now; each district to one instead
Of two, - now to one additional delegate
for each 10 900 votes cast within its limits
in 1880 for the republican candidates for
Presidential Electors. and to one addition
al delegate for majority fraction Of TO-
900 votes. The vote for Presidential
Electors Is taken - best indicating the real
strength Of the party in any district. being
less liable to be affected by local causes.
The effect of this proposition. II adopted.
upon the States and upon the convention.
il shown by the annexed table. compiled
by an application of the Presidential vote
of 1880 70 the districts as then existing.
The application Of the same rule TO the
present districts under the late apportion-
ment could not just now be readily made,
owing to lack Of accurate information,
but will not materially change the relative
strength Of the States. and will only in
crease the total membership Of the con-
vention by about 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
THE JOHNSON MURDER.
No New Developments In the Myster.
iOus Case.

New HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 8.
There are no new developments in the
johnson murder case at North Madison. To-
day Coroner Ballmann Detective Cornish are
at work on the case, but are very reticent in
giving any information about the progress.
They are making North Madison people say
that the case will turn out just like the Jenny
Cramer, Rose Amber and Mary Stannard
murder mysteries. Prof. White of Yale
College, who is microsopically examining
the clothes of VIM Downs, one of the sus-
poets of the murder, has not yet reported
what he found. The point he is to determine
is whether the blood stains on Downs clothes
are those from chicken or from the muir
dered man. A week has elapsed since the
charred and disfgured body of Judge F.
johnson was found in his charcoal pit, and
yet from appearances the authorities are no
nearer the end than when they first began on
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
RAILROAD MATTERS.
The Cutting Oh Of Through COmmunica.
tloa With the Hoosac Tunnel Line.
BosToN, Dec. 8

BosroN, Dec. s.
In relation to the recently published notice
Of the New York Central railroad cutting of
through communication with the Hoosac
Tunnel line, John Whitmore. trafle chief
manager Of the Fitchburg railroad, states
that the Hooear Tunnel fast freight line will
BY no means be abandoned, but on the con-
trary it will be stronger than ever. - it will
run over other routes more friendly than the
New York Central has ever been.
Az soon - the rapidly progressing negotia-
lions are completed, that business Of the line
will be in no wise Interrupted. He ascribes
the action Of tn New York Central to jeal-
ousy ON the part Of the Boston 4 Albany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
Wanted.

VIVIAN r. D.-Good Floor Oil Cloth Priners
w STEADY work and good wages guaranteed.
Reply to oek Box 2l54,
dec7d3t&wlts Philadelphia Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10

Number Of delegates on present basis-S20.
Number Of dele gates on proposed basis-s7o.
The proposed basis is much more equi-
table than the old basis. 1t will give
the States that cast most Of the votes for
the republican candidates stronger voice
in nominating the candidate than they now
have-a thing eminently proper and fair.
States which have not been able to give a
single electoral vote have hitherto had
more power in convention than they ought
to have had. There can be no valid OBJ
lection to Mr.. Frye's plan and we hope it
will be adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
A STEAMERS REPORT.
She Rescues the Crew Of the Wrecked
Bark Benefactress.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8.
Steamer State of Pennsylvania which ar
rived here today from Glasgow, reports
Nov. 90, lat. 1890, long. % 20, sighted q
ship in distress which proved to be the bark
Benefactress of Greenock. Put out life
boat and picked up the survivors Of the crew
seven in number, namely John Campbell
master, John Lindsay, mate, Jas. Burkett
second mate, Neil Brown, carpenter, Thos.
Newry. cook, Joseph Cairns, steward, and
says that fifteen of the crew left the vessel
in the long boat on Nov. 26, contrary to his
advices, they being between five and six hun
dred miles from land. When the survivor:
were rescued the vessel was breaking up very
fast and they had no water to drink for II
days except what they caught during q
shower, The men who left in the boat had
provisions for two weeks, but no water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10

Post No. 81, G. A. r. to be called Sergt
Wyman Post, vas organized Dec. 7th, q
Oakland, With 81 members. Oaicers ~ fol
lows: J. Wesley Gilman. Commander; j.
n. lockwood, Senior Vice; H. A. Bachel-
der, Junior Vice; Chas. A. Hail
Adjutant; G. T. Benson. Quartermastsr
David E. Parsons, Surgeon; II. W. Pierce,
Chaplain; Hiram Wyman, Omcer of the
Day; c. L. Towle. Officer of the Guard
E. A. Penney, Sergeant Major; C. N. Shep.
herd, Quartermaster Sergeant. Regular
meetings first and third Monday Of the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
EXTENSIVE FIRE.
The Amisquan Mill at Rockport Burned
Loss 100000.
GLorcEsrrR. Dec. 9.

GLOUCESTER. Dec 8.
The Amisquan mill At Rockport caught
fire this afternoon from q lighted lantern
coming in contact with the lint on belt in
the engine room. The fire spread rapidly to
the upper story. The sprinkler was put in
operation, but failed to check the flames
which gained rapid Roadway. completely en-
veloping the interior. The Rockport fre do.
partment was unable to cope with such an
extensive conhagration. Assistance was rem
dered BY Gloucester and Salem, which saved
the picker room and storehouse With four
hundred bales Of cotton. The loss 10 esti-
mated at 600, 600; insured for $500, 600
Three hsndPsd msn ass thrown ost q en-
plsynsak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10
TIE sPINNERS, UNION,
Secretary Howard Issues His Monthly
Circular.
FALL RIVER. Dec (

FALL RIVER, Dec. 8.
Secretary Howard of the spinners' union,
in his monthly circular, states that the re-
suits of the past year have been satisfactory
and hopeful, though much is left to be decid.
ed in improving the condition of the spin
ners- Improved machinery 10 displacine
manual labor. hence the many unemployed
makes the burdens of the employed harder to
bear. He thinks it would be well to purchase
southern lands cheap and colonize them with
surplus laborers. In Fall River the employ
ers aud employed are on amicable terms. He
encourages the moral strengthening of the
union to settle disputes which lead to strikes.
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SENATE COMMITTEES.
Caucus Committees of Both Parties In
Session Saturday.

The Senate caucus committees of both
parties have been in session today and have
finished their work of recasting the member
ship of the Senate committees. After the
adjournment the chairmen Of the two COM
mittees held brief conference at which it
was decided to lay the result of the labors of
the committee before their respective eau
cuses ito be called for half past ten on
Monday. If the work is approved by the
caucuses the Senate committee will be for
merly named by the Senate on Monday.
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State News.
ARoosrooK.

AkOOSTOON.
We regret to learn that Levi Sears, ESQ,
Of Fort Kent, 10 seriously i'll, says the Aroos-
took Republican. Mr.. Sears 10 an old and
respected citizen. In 1881 he Was the repub-
lican candidate for State Senator.
A few days ago Andrew Scott an inebriate
dropped dead in Willard's rum shop on the
boundary line. near the town Of Limestone,
says the Republican.
petition to Congress 10 being circulated
asking for the building of a wagon bridge
across the st John, between Van Buren, and
st. Leonards, N. b.
CUMBERLAND.
The annual catalogue OF Bowdoin College
has been published. The total number Of
students 10 202. of whom los belong to the
academical department and - to the medical.
The senior class numbers 25. the junior 26,
sophomore % and freshman "a. There 10
one special student.
The barn Of the Kidder farm, % called, in
the southern part Of New Gloucester, wa
burned Wednesday night last. The barn
contained some SO tons Of hay.
The steamer Lewiston 10 again on her
line between Portland and Machias.
A. A. Strout Of Portland, attorney for
Postmaster Goddard, had an interview with
the Postmaster General, Thursday. The ex-
PLANTATION which has been made on behalf Of
Mr.. Goddard Of the charges contained in the
report Of the special agent have not yet been
answered to the satisfaction Of the depart
mene The Postmaster General said Thurs-
day that be should expect Goddard to pay
the department an amount equal to about
oi000 . year, on account Of the transfer of
the clerks from the money order service,
which was not warrented BY the Law. The
department has taken no steps - to the ap-
poinsment Of postmaster at Portland. when
the commission of Goddard expires. It 10
learned that . petition. which has received
strong nance, 10 being circulated in Portland
recommending the reappsintment Of God
dard.
A Boston man swiudled Owen, Moore 4
Co., Portland, out Of q sum of money, FRI
day. He has been arrested.
FRANKLIN.
Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain lectures at
Wells Friday evening, the l4sh, on the "Sur-
rsader Of Lee," under the auspices Of the
Uaited Order Of the Golden Cross.
The North Jay Granite Company has con-
traced 10 furnish the city Of Portland with
one hundred and forty thousand paving
blocks to b delivered next summer.
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Appointment.

John Bail. for many years chief clerk of
the Louise of Representatives, will soon be
succeeded in that position Major Thomas o.
Towle the present printing and bill clerk of
the House.
chas. E. Lacker of New York has been
appointed newspaper clerk of the House of
Representatives.
Peter H. Perpot of Indiana has been ap.
pointed superintendent of the House folding
rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-10

The order of business OF the House of
Representatives tomorrow will be the call of
States for the introduction of bills and joint
resolutions for reference. Probably no bus
mess of Importance other than the introduce
tion of bills will be transacted by the House
during the week and not more than two or
three days passed in session.
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PokrsnourH, Y. r., Dec. 8.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 8.
A Deputy United States Marshal seized
the schooner Royal Arch Of Boston last
night. The vessel arrived here With coal for
the Concord Railroad Co., and was seized on
United States process in behalf Of the owners
Of the brig o. C. Glory OF PorsIand, in case
Of collision, civil and maritime. The Glory
was run into and sunk of Cape May, re-
Gently. A hearing will be had here before
Judge Clark on the 18th Of this month.
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COMMITTEE MEETING
To Regulate the Salaries Of Employees
of Both Houses.

The joint committee to regulate the sslar-
les of the employees of both houses of Con-
gress will hold meeting on next Tuesday.
A proposition will be made and discussed to
discriminate in the rates paid to the commit
tee clerks, those who have little else to do
than to act as private secretaries of the chair
men of the committees, increasing the sal
aries of such as have responsible duties to
perform in connection with the legislation re
ferred to or eminating from their committees.
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The Waterville Sensation.

WATERvILLE. Dec. 8.
Much excitement exists here caused by 80
liquor indictments by the grand jury at Au-
susta against the citizens, on the information
of two strangers supposed to be spoilers from
Boston.
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THE SPENCER CASE.
Judge Wylie Will Render a Decision
Today.

In the criminal court this morning ex-Sen-
ator Geo. w. Spencer's counsel read his an
swer to the interrogatories of the government
in the charge against Nh. Spencer. who, it is
alleged, disobeyed the order of the court to
appear as a witness in the star route trial
After arguments by the counsel, Judge Wylie
took papers in the case and said he would
render decision Monday.
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Probably Fatal Accident.

LEWISTON, Dec. 8.
Joshua Wagg, head stone mason of the
Maine Central Railroad, was crushed by =
falling derrick in the yard at Lewiston this
morning. His hip was broken, and he sus-
tanned internal injuries, it is feared fatal.
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One Of the Waterville Burglars Caus hit

WArERvILLE, Dec. 3.
Detective A. l.. McFadden arrested James
Barry Of this place for burglary here last
Thursday night, when six buildings were
broken into and $500 worth of property car
ried away or destroyed Two other persons
we're complicated and will soon be appre-
hended.
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INSTANTALLY KILLED.
A Young Man Loses His Life Through
Carelessness.
BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 8.

BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 8.
Stacy Bragdon. while taking his gun from
boat in which he been cunning down Saco
river, this noon, discharged it, inficting q
wound in the breast from which he died al
most instantly. He was 81 years old, and a
son of Charles Bragdon of this city.
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MEXICAN WAR VETERANS
Presented Individually to Presiden
Arthur.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
The Mexican war veterans called on the
President at the White House this afternoon.
They were presented individually to the
President by Gen. Dewer. The President
said he was glad to see them and would feel
it an honor to shake them by the hand. The
Veterans were escorted to and from the
White House by several posts of the Grand
Army of the Republic and the Union veteran
corps.
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The Salvation Army.

NEw HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. s.
The nightly paradins and the noisy DEM
onstrations Of the salvation army have be-
come such \ nuisance and have been the
cause Of 90 much complaint that the mayor
to-day instructed they must hereafter, under
The penalty Of arrest, coaans their 90 called
religious demonstrations b thsif bassasks,
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SheriT's Sale.

SEfZED on execution wherein Edward Leighton
y Of Augusta In said county Is creditor, and John
b. Shaw Of said Augusta 10 debtor. and will be sold
ct public auction on Saturday the eighth day OF
ofkse Of 5. 4 L. ntcomb in Augusta in said county
Of kennebec, certain lot Of land and buildings
thereon situated in said Augusta the side of
kennebec river. and bounded a. follows, viz: Be-
ginning At the corner Of Bridge and Crosby streets
thence running northerly the line OF Crosby
street sixty feet thence eastery parallel with the
north line Of Bridge street seventy feet thence
s~utherly parallel with Crosby street sixty feet,
said Bridge street; thence westerly said Bridea
street seventy-teven feet, to the first mentioned
bound. WIZ H. LIBBY, Deputy Sheriff.
Augusta, Nov. s, 1Ssa w5w46
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BANGOR, Dec. 8.
Owing to the consolidation of the Western
Union and Mutual Union Telegraph Com
panies the offices of the latter in this city
we're closed tonight.