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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
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On the oath day of February, 1882, Edwin s.
Chase, of Richmond, while crossing the track
of the Maine Central railroad, was killed by
the train. Mrs. Martha P. Chase, wife of the
deceased, and Administrative of his estate,
brought action against the Maine Central
Railroad Company for damages. The case vas
tried in Bath, at the April term Of court, In
1883. The jury rendered verdict for plain
tiff in the sum of $3.708.38.
Counsel for corporation filed exceptions. BY
recent decision of the Law Court, the excep-
tions were sustained and new trial granted.
The following is the rescript:
The plaintiffs intestate while attempting to cross
railroad track, came in collision with a moving
train, and was fatally injured thereby.
Held; That In an action by his executrix to recov
er OF the railroad company for his injury the opin
ions of the neghbors Of the deceased that he was
careful person in driving horses, or that he was
generally careful person, is not admissible as
tending to prove care upon his part at the time in
Jury received.
When the question whether a person was using
due care when he received an injury by collision
with railroad train is raised, the jury may con-
slider the natural instincts of men to preserve
themselves from injury; but such a consideration
does not itself constitute evidence create a pre-
sumption or change the burden of proof. 1t Is an
accompaniment of evidence, and may have infiu-
ence in the Interpretation of evidence Addressed 1t
belongs to those natural laws in connection with
which all evidence may be weighed.
Spaulding Buker, for plaintiffs. Drummond &
Drummond for defendant,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
wrestling Match In Biddeford.

Special to the Press.)
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 27.-The grand exhibition
wrestling match between FL. M. Dufur of
Marlboro Mass, and Capt. Gsorge W. Flsgg
OF Braintee, VT, tok place at the city opera
house, tonight. before an audience of about
four hundred sporting men of the two cities,
and was fine display of metaphysical prowass
in the manly art of wrestling of these giant
kings AT precisely o'clock the men ap-
peared upon the stage, Darfur being attired in
flesh colorsd tights, with red trunks, white
shirt and gray loose jacket, Flagg being sim
ilarly attired, with the exception of having
blue tights. Frank Cole of Saco acted as ref
cree, and when time was called the sturdy
men at once entered into a collar-and-elbow
tussls, in which both displayed wonderful
strength and endurance. Som5 twelve minutes
elapsed before fall occurred which was de-
clared for Durfur amid considerable applause.
While the two men were getting breath for
the second bout, Wallace A. Durfur, a noble
looking youth of IS years and son of a. M.
Durfur, and George Emery, the champion
catch-as-catch- can, of Saco, occupied the mo-
ments in collar-and-elbow affair, in which
Durfur won fall after hard struggle OF some
four minutes
The giants next came together in Gr@co-
Roman style, this bout occupying fourteen
minutes and being intensely exciting through
out. Both men struggled like tigers for the
mastery, Flagg finally gaining the fall.
Emery and young Durfur followed in catch
as-catch-csn contest, considerable science be-
ing displayed by each party. Emery won the
fall in Just seven minutes time, Durfur after.
wards declaring that he had not encountered
such a wiry lad in many months.
The giants next approached each other for
the final fall and match. this time at collar
and-elbow. Durfur won in ten minutes'
time.
Emery and young Durfur next had twelve
minutes bout at collar-and-elbow, Ourfur win
ing tha TALL after which the exhibition closed.
Mr.. I'll. M. Durfar's offer, previously made, of
300 to any man who could get two falls on
him, found no takers. The best of order pre-
vailed throughout, and the referees decisions
in each case were entirely satisfactory and re-
ceiyed without question.
Tomorrow night the wrestlers appear before
an audience at Bath.
Valuable Pair of Horses Drowned.
Go the Associated Press)
BANGOR, Jan. 27.-A span Of horses belong
ing to ]. f. Woodman, OF the Bangor Ice
Company, were drowned here this forenoon by
breaking through the ice. They were valued
at $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
GENERAL NEWS.

Gov. Bourn OF Rhode Island has ordered an cleo
tion of representative in Congress from the
district to succeed Jonathan Chace elected senator
on Thursday, Feb. 4th.
lothian f. Evans an aged and prominent citizen
OF Shelburne, n H., died &C his house in that town
yesterday morning.
Mrs. Mary Gritfeth, aged 90, a sister of Gen.
Grants mother. died yesterday morning at Batavia,
Ohio.
The Connecticut House yesterday adopted a res
olution expressing abhorrence of the dynamite
oatrages in Great Britain. An Irish born member
from New Haven endeavored t. amend by also ex-
pressing horror for the Fort Gros void massacre
OF the revolution. the sackng of Washington dur
ing the war of 1872 and the fitting out of rebel
privateers during the rebellion but the amendment
was defeated and the original resolution adopted.
Fire at the Indiana Insane Hospital, at Indianap-
oils, yesterday morning destroyed the engine room,
laundry, and bakery. Loss $4,000. No panic
occurred among the 100 patients, most of whom
watched the fire and no one was injured.
The December statement of the Erie Telephone
Co.. will show net increase Of about $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
MAINE.
THE SALVATION ARMY.
Greas Preparations for Vigorous War
fare at Biddeferd.

Great Preparations for Vigorous War
fare at Biddeferd.
Especial to the Press)
BIDDRFoRD, Jan. 27.--The Salvation Army
ara making great preparations for wagiDg a
vigorous warfare upon this sin-laden city, the
opening charge of which is to occur next Sun
day. Carpenters are now busily engaged in
getting the large public skating rink, recently
leased by the army, in readiness for the coca
sion; enc hundred and fifty seats are being put
in, rolling platform is being erected and the
latter part of the week this well known pleas
ure resort will be tranformed into Hallelujah
campground. Captain Hampton, who is fa-
miliarly known as the Halleluj ujAhJ JumpingJack
OF Haverbill, Mass, will have charge of the
Amy operations here, and next Sunday will
be assisted by Lieut.. Singing Alice Baker in
the opening ceremonies. At 1890 o'clock on
that dsy they will march from the vicinity of
Marble Hall, on Main street, to the barracks
with detachment of Saco warriors, whore
holiness meeting will bs held; at and p.
m, hallelujah free-and-easys will take place
at the barracks, being preceded by street pa
rades.
The army evidently mean that Biddeford as
well as our sister city of Saco, over the river,
shall eventually be saved. In Saco several
hundred conversions have occurred, and many
have Joined the army and now figure as halle
jah lads and lassies in this great army OF
reform
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
Comnnnder Glidden.

Commander George D. B. Glidden, N. 8. N,
died at his fathers residence, No. Centre
street, Cambridgeport, Mass, Sunday at p.
m, OF consumption. He left Yokohama, Nov.
1st, and arrived home December 25th in a
very feeble condition. The change did not
bring relief and he died just month later.
His friends had no intimstion of his condition
beyond his illusions in his letters to his weak
ness, which he attributed to the climate.
Commander Glidden was born in Ellsworth,
April 13, 1874. He was appointed cadet to
the Naval Academy from the Sixth Maine
District by Hon. s. G. Foster, then its repre-
"a, 1860. He took high stand as a cadet, and
after his graduation in June, 1863 was COM
missioned as Ensign October, 1868, and was
Immediately attached to the U. s. g. Semi
mole, West Gulf Blockading Squadron, where
he served until the close OF 1864. He particle
pated in the battle Of Mobile Bay, August 8,
1864, whore he displayed high qualities as an
officer. In 1865 he was attached to the East
India Squadron, where he served until 1859.
Nov. 10, 1866, he was promoted to Master;
Feb. 2l, 1867, to Lieutenant, and to Lieutenant
Commander Dsc. Is, 1868, In 1869 the young
officer was assigned TO duty as the Naval
Academy, where he remained until the close
OF 1870, when he was assigned to special SER
vice on the United States steamer Tennessee,
where he remained until the close Of 1871. He
was then attached to the European Squadron,
where be remained until 1875, when he was
attached to the Pacific Squadron. In 1875 he
was assigned to duty at the Boston Navy Yard
where he remained until the close OF 1880. In
September, 1881. he was attached to the Asiat-
ic squadron, where he remained until he re-
turned home to die. March 20, 1888, he was
prouoted to Commander. A few months over
forty years OF age, he had been in the service
twenty-iour years and three months, fifteen
years and eight months of which were passed
at sea. Commander Glidden was man who
was trusted and respected by his superior Off
GERS and much beloved by his associates in the
service. He vas an honor to the service to
which he devoted his life and his energies. He
leaves an aged father and several brothers to
whom he was affectionately attached, and
large number of warm and admiring friends
wherever he won't.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
THE OLD WORLD.
BradIaugh's Case.


LONDON, Jan. 27.- In the court of appeals today
a decision was handed down in the case of Charles
Bradlaugh on his appeal from the decision of the
divisional court refusing him new trial in the case
which the government won against him for taking
his seat in the House of Commons without taking
the oath. The court of appeal decides that Brad
laugh has the right of appeal which decision in ef-
feet ia an order for new trial.
The Murderer of Frankforfs Chief of PO-
lice Discovered.
BERLIN, Jan. 27.-The man whom the police
claim witnessed the murder of Dr. Rumpff, Chief
of Police Of Frankfort, the 18th inst, is a
brother of the anarchist arrested at Hockenhelm
today for the crime. He stated to the police that
his brother whose name is Julius Lieske, murdered
DIR. Rumptf. The murderer is a shoemaker, 27
years of age. He is a native of zossen.
Was 1t Trens0ne
LONDON, Jan. 27.-There is well defined report
that the authorities today considering the
question of treason libel in certain sentences
ParnelPs speech yesterday, at Biltown.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
NEW YORK.
A Dynamite Scare in New York.


NEW YORK, Jan. N.-This afternoon Eu-
gene w. Spofford, of the firm of Spofford
Bros, No. u State street, discovered lying in
the hallway OF the second floor of the building
an odd looking package, partly wrapped up in
q newspaper, to which was attached a lighted
fusee. The fusee was extinguished and the
bundle carried into an office, where it was
found to contain cylindrical shaped tin box,
vanished over, about eight inches wide and
four high, with o hole in the top and a guam
tity of blue powder within. Several gentlemen
who were present pronounced the powder to be
dynamite. Tha British consul generals
offices are in the second floor of the building.
silver Certificates.
The Evening Posts Washington special
says: A complaint from Boston on account of
the large amount of silver certificates dis
bursed at the sub-treasury there has been tenn
porarily silenced In the opinion of Secretery
McCulloch by the shipment OF $2000,000 in
legal tenders to that port and the assurance of
the Treasurer that the proportion of silver GER
tihcates will be kept down to as low figure as
possible. Such an expedient can only be re-
garded as temporary and wards off for a very
short time only the storm that is brewing not
only in Boston but throughout the country, of
which Saturdays protest was an indication.
Secretary McCulloch does not believe thet in
the immediate future the banks CT Boston or
of other places will have to sell silver certif-
Gates at a discount The large increase in the
amount of silver certificates received for Gus
toms ana the steady decline of the gold fund
are circumstances which deter the Secretary
from issuing bond call, and the prospect Of
an early call is not increasing One good re-
suit of the long delay in issuing a call is to be
found IN the fact that the decrease in national
bank circulation, which would have otherwise
occurred during December and January, has
been avoided.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
Railure of ,he OkIahomn Roan.

patch, announcing the failure of the Okla
homa boom, has been received
FORT LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, Jan.27.
To the Aqjutont General Washington, d. c. /:
the following has been just received from
Gen. Hatch at Saltwater: ST have stopped
the troops en- route to Caldwell until receive
further orders. The boomer colony has come
to terms. They will leave the country for the
nearest point in Kansas. Line troops will be
sent with them. The reinforcements from
Coffeyville turned back to the Kansas line
when within sight of this place on approach of
the troops and are hurrying out of the country.
Will send troops to look for the men coming
from Wichita by way Of Hunnewell. We
have troops sufficient"
(Signed) AUGUR,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
THE DOMINION.
The Montreal Carnival.

MONTREAL, Jan. 27.-rhe weather Is very
cold, the thermometer registering II degrees
below zero. The streets, notwithsta nding, are
crowded with sight-seers, and every train that
arrives adds hundreds of visitors bound to the
ice carnival. The hotels are all full. A prom
enade concert was held this morning in the
Victoria rink, which was largely attended.
The tobogganing hills are in full swing. The
Quebec Snowshoe Club contingent arrived this
morning. The Mayor has issued proclama-
tion calling upon citizens to observe Thursday
as holiday. Erastus Winsn and party Of
New Workers and New Englanders arrived
t0-dav
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
ON THE ROLLLERs.
BILIOUS VS.. GRANITE crrYs TONIGHT.

BIJoUs vs.. GRANITE CrrYs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Granite Citys will play return
game with the Bilious in this city. The last game
between these two clubs resulted in a victory for
the Bijous by score of to 2. The Granite Citys
are favorites here and there should be good crowd
present.
POLO AT PORTLAND RINK.
Tonight at Portland rink the Portland rink team
will contest game of polo with the Sassnaoas Both
clubs have some good players and a lively game
may be expected. They play on boxwood
CAMP GIBsoNs 3; cLoTHIERs 1.
The Camp Gibsons defeated the Clothiers at the
Bou last night in the first game in the Trades polo
league. to 1. The game lasted one hour. Des-
mond of the Clothiers did about as fine goal tending
as ever witnessed in the rink, but his support
was nOs strong enough. Kimball of the Camp Glib
sons made some fine stops also.
ALANrEDAs 8; WRIGHT & DTsoNs 0.
The Alamedas defeated the Wright & Ditsons at
Bath last night by three straight goals in about ten
minutes.
THE RECORD.
The following is the standing of the league clubs
to date
PLAYED. Won. Lost. Won Loaf W..
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
G.. A. R. MATTERS.


Meeting of the Executive Committee i'm
Augusta LRst Night.
Special to the Press)
AUGUSTA, Jan. 27.-The executive commit
tee of the Department of Maine G. A. r. met
at the Augusta House, this evening. 1t was
one of the largest meetings held. Com
mander Williams being absent, Governor
Robie was called to the chair This meeting
was to have been held in Rocklaud but the
Department meeting having been postponed
until the 18th Of February, this was called at
the Augusta House.
The most fthe evening, in fact we might
say all, vas spent in discussing the appropria-
tion that is to be asked from the Legislature
tomorrow, Colonel Nickerson, chairman OF
the military committee of the Senate, and
Captain Whitmarsh, chairmen of tho House
committee, being present. Colonel Nicksrgon
informed the executive committee that his
committee unanimously adopted the resolve
They ask the State for $4,000, and they in
tend to raise as much more from the city of
Portland, private citizens and among thena-
selves
Adjourned to meet at the Prebls House,
Portland, February 9th.
CTo the Associated Press.)
The G. A. E. executive committee were in
session this evening. The matter of funds wa 9
uader consideration and it was estimated that
$4,000 will be required to entertain the Ma
tienal Enoampment. The Legislature will be
expected to give 100000 Of this, 81 900 of
which viii be used for camp equipage, So. 900
for the entertainment Of guests. and $1,000
for the expenses of the executive committee.
The balance of the 1922 900 will be raised by
subscription and other ways.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
Played Won. Lost. Sols %on. 9Sss Iost fsE woS cent
GRANITE cITYs 8; BILIOUS D.

uhANIIE CIrNS 3; BIJOUs 0.
The game OF POLO in the Maine State league at
Augusta last night between the Granite oitys and
the Bilious was won by the Granite Citys. they So
curing three straight goals The game which lasted
thirty minutes was savagely fought throughout and
was distinguished by the fine playing done by Nor
way and Hovey at their respective goals. Farrell
o le Sramte Ciiys sccared every rush and the last
goai. Inc others were won by Locke aud Day in
9 tne order named MIR. P. IL. Leighton of Hallowell
Inc BILIOUS played a magnificent game but
seemed somewhat dazed and unable to see the ball.
10 many cases Farrell and Day of tue Granite Citys
ala some hne work while Locke PLAYED the best
game he ever played In that rink.
NOTES.
The polo game at Lewiston last night between the
D. ID. RS of Augusta aud the LeWistons in the
Androseoggin aud Kennebec league was easily won
Dy the LeWistons. Score to o; actual playing
time fifteen minutes. Joe Neal was referee.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
HEARING ON TEMPERANCE.
Amendments 10 the Liquor LawPrs
sentcd by General Dow.

Amendments 10 the Liquor LawPre-
Sensed by General Dow.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 27.-A hearing was held in
Representatives, Hall, this evening, by the
committee on temperance to consider tie ex-
pediency OF further temperance legislation.
Gen. Neal Dow came before the committee
and presented a series of amendments to the
liquor law, among other provisions being one
that "the penalty for the first offenss in selling
shall be fine of 5000 and Imprisonment for
six months;" another that wagons used for the
transportation of liquor shallbs confiscatsd and
the driver fined and imprisoned.
Among other speakers were Rev. H. CMun-
son and City Solicitor w. H. Looney of PORT
lard. The latter held that public sentiment
was not sufficient for the law, to which Gen.
Dow took exceptions
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
U. S. SENATORSHIPS.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 27.-The Senate and
Assembly took separate ballots today for
United States Senator. In the Senate, Colonel
Spooner had Is votes and Bragg u; in the
Assembly, Spooner had 5S, Bragg 30.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Information has
been received here to the effect that in sep.
arate ballot for United States Senator taken in
the Kansas Legislature, today, the result stood
as follows: Senate -Iugalls, 80; Click. 10.
House-Ingalls, 106; Click, 8; Blair, 4; absent,
01
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
(Speciallv Renorted for the Praas-

AUGUSTA, Jan. 81.
The President read communication from
Edwin o. Burleigh, accepting the Office of
State Treasurer, and transmitting his official
bond for approval
The vote giving House order relating to
equalizing thesalaries of all county!ofiosrs,and
State officers passage in concurrence was re-
considered and the order was indefinitely post
poned.
The Insane Hospital committee reported a
resolve appropriating $2s s,276.44, to meet the
liabilities Of the trustees of that institu.
ton.
The President laid before the Senate mes
sage from the Secretary of Stats transmitting
the estimates of the several counties of the
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
The Illinois Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Jan. ga despatch re-
ceived last evening states that Senator Bridges
(Democrat) of Carrollton was stricken with
paralysis and is in very precarious cond-
ton. 1t is believed by those who are advised
OF his situation that he will not be able to re-
turn to the Legislature. This report has oe-
casloned great deal of concern ON the part of
politicians.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
MASSACHUSETTS.


Boston, Jan 27.-On Jan. TO- 1880, Mrs.
Maria l.. Crue of Groton, wife of Joseph Crue,
was shot and killed IN her own house, and
Stearns Kendall Abbott was arrested in East
Weare, N. H., and charged with the crime.
He was convicted Of the crime and sentenced
to be hanged a short time previous to the
day on which he was to suffer the death
penalty and while the gallows were being
erected for that purpose through the interposi-
tion of Wendell Phillips. Abbott was granted
a repreve ana the death penalty was COM
muted to imprisonment for life. He is now in
state prison at Cherlestown Joseph Crue, the
bueband of the murdered woman, has just died
In a Worcester county town and it is reported
on what seems excellent authority that before
his death he made full confession Of the
murder of his wife. 1t has just come to light
that after Abbott was arrested written con-
fession of the murderer was sent by mail 10
Abbott's counsel aud this fact has thus fer
been withheld. 1t Was not known where this
letter was sent from but was supposed to be
the work of crank.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
LEGEsLATIvE NOTICE.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 11th, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that public hearing will be
had before the Judiciary Committee at their Conn
mittse room In Augusta, as follows:
On JAN goth, 1885, at 21a p. M, on petition of
ewa G. Strout and als., to enlarge the powers of
Constables in the city of Portland.
On Jan. 22d, 1885. at 21a p. m, on petition of
New England Telephone Company, for certain
rights in the State of Maine.
On Jan. 2Sth, 1885, at 21a p. M, on petition in
fayor of reformatory for women.
C. E. LITTLEFIELD. Sec'y Jud. Com.
ian16 sntd
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Killed i'm a Mill.


UPPER BARTLETT, N. H, Jan. 27.-Samuel
W. Pyne, native of Clementvale, N. S., was
accidentally killed st 10 o'clock this morning,
by having his head crushed between two logs
while at work on the landing at Gardner Buff
fun & Co.'s mill.