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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
MAINE INSURANCE.
Report of the Commissioner of the Years
Business.

SKOwHEGAN, Feb. II.
From returns received by the insurance
commissioner. it appears that s69, ,s43, 1855
fire and So, 733, $40 marine and inland risks
were written in Maine during 1885, The pre-
miums were S9Ss, 4SS, fire; Sl96, 773, marine
and inland. The losses paid were $53O,552
fire and inland, and Sl77,67 marine and in
land. The ratio of loss to premiums is nearly
55 per cent. on fire and inland fraction;
above 80 per cent. on marine and inland.
Last year the loss was about 70 per cent. of
premiums on fire and 80 on marine and inland.
The volume of insurance is about So, 900, 600
smaller on fire and nearly $3,0OO,000 on ma
rine and inland. The premiums received are
nearly $4,000 larger on fire and Sl50,000
smaller on marine and inland, while losses
are about S3 900 less on fire and 5000 less
on marine and inland. The principal differ
ence on marine and inland is caused by the
Merchants Marine of Bangor. This state
m ent does not include risks written by local
mutual fire companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
G. A. X.
Nineteenth Annual Encampment of the
New Hampshire Department.

DovKR, N. H., Feb. IL.
The 18th annual encsmpment Of the New
Hampshire department of the G A. II. con-
vened TINS afternoon with 450 delegates pres-
ent- Among those present was Past Com
msndei in-Chief Vsndervort of Omaha. De-
psrtment Commander Collis in his annual
report says the organization stands second To
none In the country and were doing more
alleviate suffering resulting from the war
than all the others combined. January lst.
1885, there were 81 posts in the New Hamp-
shire demartment and total membership Of
1862 comrades in good standing. During the
year SIX new posts were organized and We
gained from sll sources 95S and lost 6Sl COM
rades, leaving 1884 in good standing on the
first day OF last January. which entities the
department 10 six delegates in the next na-
uonal encsmpment The finances Of the de-
partment are in excellent condition, Com
ment was made upon the good appearance and
sotdieriy bearing OF the posts attending the
recent national encampment in Portland and
thanks returned Tor the courtesies received at
the hands OF the comrades in Maine and the
citizens of Portland. The address recon-.
mends the passage by Congress of law
granting pension 10 every soldier who
served honorably and who is now disabled
from any cause not the result of his own
misbehavior and is dependent upon his own
labor for support or TO the families of those
deceased who are similarly situated Ap-
propriate reference is made to the death of
Generals Grant, Mcclellan and Hancock and
the work of the Woman's Relief Corps and
Sons OF Veterans is warmly commended.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year;
Department Commander-Geo. W. Farr of
Lttleton.
Senior Vice Commander-O. c. Wyatt Of
Tilton.
Junior Vice Communications W. Mears
of Manchester.
Medical Drector-Josiah q Eastman Of
Hampstead.
Chaplsin-E. X wilkins of Concord.
At banquet 700 veterans we're present.
Among the speakers was Past Department
Commander Gof Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
BRAVE FELLOW REWARDED.
The Courts Force a Mean Corporation to
do Tardy Justice.
PRINCETowN, Ind, Feb. II


In the case of VIM. Guyton VS.. the Evans
vile and Terre Haute railroad. which was
brought to Princeton from Evansville, Ill,
on a charge of venue, the jury has rendered
a verdict for the plaintiff and awarded him
damages of So, ,0S3.
This case has been in the courts four
wears. and has attracted much interest. The
facts are these. Guyton was brakeman on
a special train going south. The train col
lided with freight. Guyton was wedged in
between the tender and caboose, but succeed
ed iu prying himself out. He was badly in
iured and bleeding profusely. but. remember
ing that the south bound passenger train was
due in five minutes he gathered himself up,
lied his handkerchief round his hand, and
with red flag, started up the track to warn
the approaching train. Twice he fell, ex-
bausted and week, but, with indomitable
nluck. he arose each time and finally reached
a trestle five hundred yards from the scene of
the collision just as the passenger train came
up. Thus he prevented serious loss of
life. His signal was seen, and then he faint
ed and remained unconscious for two days.
He finally recovered but found himself a
crinple for life. He presented his physi-
clans bill to the railroad company, but pay
ment WAS refused. Suit was then instituted
for $40. 900 damages, and after four years
has resulted as stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
MAINE DISPATCHES.
FROM PORTLAND.
Dahserous Predicament of a Gentleman.
Caused by the Explosion of an OH
Stove.

PORTLAND, Feb. II.
ednesday morning, Edward E. Ling was
IN the harness room of the stable of Ling e.
Holland on Silver street, Portland. The room
Is quite large. Mr.. Ling had been accus-
toned to heat it with an Oil stove. While at
his desk looking over his books, Wednesday
morning, the stove exploded and filled the
room with smoke. MIR. Ling was struck on
the head and badly cut and blinded, and his
clothes took fire. He tried to open the door
but the key broke in the lock. He then
jumped through window taking the sash and
glass. His strength exhausted, he fell to the
ground insensible and wrapped in flames.
Ling could not speak to tell what had hap
pened. DIR. o. Cousens, passing near, saw
him and with help put out the flames. He
was covered with blood, having been cut with
pieces of the stove and glass. Things about
the room were badly smashed, the walls driven
out by the explosion and every part of the
room scorched, and it was wonderful that he
escaped instant suffocation.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE LONDON RIOT.
Hearing on the Case OF the Four Social.
ist Leaders Charged with Iuciting the
Distus bance.
LONDON. Feb. II.

LONDON. Feb. II.
The hearing on the case OF the socialist
leaders, Hyndmann, Burns. Champion and
Williams, who are charged with inciting to
riot, contempt Of law, ETC., in connection with
the recent disturbances in London, was be.
gun In the Bow street police court Wednes-
day morning. The court room was well
filled with spectators, but not crowded. Po.
land, solicitor for the government, quoted
from the speeches made by the defendants
at the time of the riots. Several newspaper
reporters were called as witnesses and gave
testimony regarding the actions of the prison.
ers previous to and during the disorders
roland asked that all the prisoners be COM
mlIted for trial. He said the prosecution had
nothing OF a political nature in il, and urged
that the men be prosecuted for misdemean-
ors. This, he continued, is constituted by
the different defendants of expressions and
sentiments with intent to provoke a breach
OF peace. These utterances were made AZ
meetings held at Trafalgar square and HYDE
Park on Monday of last week. Burns. at
the Trafalgar square meeting, said to the as
semblage; Unless we get bread they will
get lead" and "Next time we will sack the
bakers shops"
1t was Burns who suggested that the mob
march through West End. When the mob
arrived at Hyde Park Burns again addressed
the rioters and said: 1--WE have shown what
We can do. We will try powder and then if
they don't accede there will be revolution"
Champion, in his speech to the rioters on the
same day, urged his hearers and tried to in
tiuepce the police army to join the people
Williams in his address urged the people to
organize. saying he was unwilling to have
starving men confront the soldiery unless
they were organized.
The case was adjourned for one week The
prisoners were allowed to give bonds.
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A BATH SENSATION.
"A wedding Which Failed to Come Of
threatened Breach of Promise Suit.

BATH, Feb. IL.
Inc much talked of marriage W hich was to
nave occurred in Bath, Wednesday, between
Bath lady and Saltwater, N. Y, gentle
man, mas been postponed indefinitely by con-
sent OF both parties. The lady was under
guardianship and her guardian would not al
low her to be published, but he gave up his
care OF her short time ago, and the we'd
oing day was set and preparations for the
wedding all completed. The groom and mis-
sister arrived in Bath Tuesday morning, and
everything was pleasant. He had only seen
his intended once before, but on seeing her
race to face he remembered his first wife
and he decided the marriage would not be as
he desired and he informed her that the en-
gagement must be broken. 1t was a surprise,
out she agreed, and he departed tor his home
on the evening train. 1t is stated that she
Will bring claim against him for breach of
promise, to recover damages. The wedding
was arranged to occur previous to this, but
was put OF on account of his non-appearance.
tie departed on the evening train, Tuesday,
1t Is alleged, without the knowledge of his
brlde-elect. The lady has money and it is
said that he owns farm in New York, which
Is mortgaged. The two ladies who managed
the match are extremely vexed by this un-
fortunate termination.
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SOUTH GARDINER.

1t is quite sickly here at present--Miss
Charlena Sawyer, is sick with pleurisy fever.
Willis Fish Is sick with typhoid fever
Twenty.one tramps were lodged 10 the lock-
up last week. Officer Blanchard took three
OF them to Jail. A. Leard of Boston. as
sisted BY Rev. Jacob Horton, and Elder Jack
son, held religious meetings four evenings
last week, in the church, and school
house. Several conversions are re-
ported. Lawrence Bros. have been rushing
business lately, and have caught up with their
orders, but are running this week.-Tbe bed
slat factory is shut down.-Tbe G. A. Il. Fair
was held this week, commencing Tuesday
evening Feb. 10th, and closing Thursday
evening, Feb. lSth.-The hardest conundrum
yet, what is the name of the next mayor of
Gardiner.-The prospect for putting up any
more ice in this vicinity is very poor at pres
ent Brace up boys, March hill will be =
hard one to climb this year.
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SPARKS.

Henry W Watterson was not so ell at o'clock
Wednesday night. His mind was very active
and he talked too much. He is still in great
danger.
A cargo of California wheat was sold in
Mersey. Eng, at 3ls 3D. per quarter. the
lowest price on record.
John B. Coughs condition at midnight
Wednesday is reported by his physician as
verv low.
I he spinners in the Cohoes, N. Y, mills
have made a demand for an increase Of
wages. Negotiations with the corporations
are pending
The Woburns defeated the Cambridges at
polo, Wednesday night, 3 to 0.
AT silver convention in Denver, Col,
Wednesday, resolutions were adopted advo-
eating free coinage Of silver and binding
themselves to vote for no one unless pledged
to free and unlimited coinage OF silver.
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FROM UTAH.
Capnon's story and the Officers About
His Escape and Recapture.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. II.
Thtrp was much excitement in the city
Tuesday in regard to the Cannon case. A
telegram received from the United States
Marshal, who is conveying him to the city,
stated that the prisoner jumped from the
train near Promoutory, but was re-captured
in half an hour, mile from the railroad
He was slightly injured by the fall. Cannon
telegraphed his Mormon friends that he fell
off the train accidentally, and was making
for the cars as rapidly as possible when he
was met by the marshal. A special train
containing twenty soldiers started at $50
Tuesday night for Promontory to bring in
the officers and prisoners. Troops were sent
on the marshars requistion which was en-
dorsed by the governor.
Fl. Goff, VIM. f. Jenkins and West Jor-
dan were convicted here yesterday of unlaw-
full cohabitation.
The train with Geo. o. Cannon on board
reached here at o'clock this morning Can
non was promptly taken before Judge Zane
and gave bonds in the sum of $4,000.
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THE CAMBRIDGE.
A Visit 10 the cold Man''-POsition of
the Wreck.

RoCKLAND, Feb. II.
large party including General Freight
Agent Austin, Of Boston, several gentle
men who lost freight in the recent wreck of
the steamer Cambridge, Capt. L. B. Baker of
the Boston Towage Company, Capt. Hamil-
ton of the Portland Wrecking Co., Capt. Otis
Ingraham, and others, visited the scene of
the wreck today. Only the two boilers and
steam pipes now remain in view on Old Man,
1t is thought that the boilers can be gotten
off; also the shaft and other portions of the
machinery saved. Quantities of freight have
been found scattered up and down the coast,
in the possession of fishermen and others.
portions of which were surrendered to the
owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Sagadahoc Assembly Demand an In
crease of Wages from the Bath Ship
Builders.

BATH, Feb. H.
Sagadahoc Assembly, Knights of Labor, of
this city, made a demand today upon the
ship builders of Bath for an increase of wages
of the employees of all branches from fifty
to seventy-fve cents per day. The New
England Ship Building Company have con-
tracts at low prices which will require forty
thousand days of labor. That firm has been
Intending to increase the wages of its en-
plovees but it is considered doubtful if they
can accede to the demand made without In
curing most serious loss. The notice is
sued by the Knights call for the increase to
take place March lst and to cover but two
months.
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Meeting of the Creditors of f. ID. Pullen
Il Co.

BOsToN, Feb. II.
A meeting of the creditors of F. ID. Pullen
& Co., clothing dealers of Bangor, Me-, was
held in this city today. The meeting was
called to order by Il. l.. Ripley, OF the firm
of Rhodes. Ripley & Co., and organized with
d. NJ. Hodgdon as chairman. and b. n.
Moore secretary. The debtor of the firm
was not represented and no proposition
towards settlement was submitted. The
statement of affairs shows the stock at cost
s36 900; bills receivable $4,000; liabilities
s67. 600. of which some S29, 900 is to local
creditors, about S24, 900 of this being loans.
After some discussion 1t was voted TO place
the matters into the hands of an investigating
committee, the chair appointing the follow
ing gentlemen: E. Fl. ingalls, OF Burdett'
Young & ingalls,; Phineas Pierce OF March
Bros. Pierce & Co., and Geo. Fl. Hill OF
Blake & Stearns.
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A Strange Death.

Tacoma, N. H., Feb. II.
Ellen Coffee. a native of Ireland, aged 20,
died early Monday morning under suspicious
circumstances. She had complained of a
sore throat for few days and had consulted
a number of physicians. Sunday noon she
called DIR. J. b. Aver, known as montana
Charlie" travelling Indian doctor, and he
lef, white powder to be given Miss Coffee
by her sister Maggie, TO make her rest. At
o'clock Monday morning, Maggie heard
her sister groaning and found she was un-
conscious and would not awake. She died
before 9 o'clock Rumors are aloat that she
died from the effects of the powder or had
black diphtheria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. II.
FLoUR--Receipts, 9.i32, exports, 176, sales, 49,
100 NO. 2, Q 20 2 90, fancy white Western, extra,
30 S 40; common 20 good, 2oa3 65; good 20
choice, 80 a s. 40: City mill extra, 80 800;
superfne, 2 50 a 3 rs; ST. Louis extra, 320abN;
winter wheat extra. $50 so, Minnesota extra,
3 20 a so.
WHEAT Receipts. $500; exports. 100 434; sales.
100 coo: No. red. ssI, No. q red, oh; elevator
No. Red State, s6i; No White state, %.
RYE-dull.
BAILEY steady
CoKs- Receipts 81, 800 bushels; exports, SO 40;
sales, 2,co0; spot No 3. i9t; No 2, IS.
OATs-Receipts, g),300, sales, - 1000; No 3, 1l;
do white, s9l No Q, 377 3si; do white. 40i 4oI;
No 1, 81; do White, IS Mixed Western, 37l 40;
White do, 30 a 80; White State, 10 a AZ.
SUGAa-Cut loaf and crushed 81 a 81; granuated,
e.; white extra G, 81 a 81; yellow, has; mould.
81.
fPETEoLEUM-Unted, 81t bid.
TALLOw-easier.
BKEY-steady.
PoKk-Mess spot, 10 so a 10 rs; clear back,
10 90.
LARD-rehned, 65
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
TERRIBLY BURNED.
The Sad Fate of Several Children who
Undertook to Build Fire.
WILMINGTON, Feb. IL.

" WILMINGTON, 4 TtU' IT.
A special from Tangier, Va, says: Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock, Capt w. L. !rl-
ut;,s wife went to Sunday School, leaving
60 little children in the house. Three lit
tIe girls named Cooper, from neighboring
honse came in and while they were playing
tbe Are in the stove went out. Capt. Tri-
utt,s eldest daughter, aged seven years. put
some kindling in the stove, while another
child struck a match and put it to oil BY ac-
c;dent. A terrible explosion followed. The
child who held the can was instantly killed
and a two-year-old boy SO badly injured that
ha d;ed in three hours. The other Triutt
child run snd the three visitors were terribly
burned but possibly may recover.
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cat 1t Again"

LONDON, Feb. II.
Joseph Chamberlain, president of the local
government board, has quarrelled with Glad
stone on the Greek policy of the government.
If the British fleet coerces the Greek fleet
Chamberlain will resign his seat in the cabi-
net. The Duke of Edinburgh commands
the feet. The Greek admiral will not fight
if threatened, but will merely exchange
shots and then haul down his flag The
commander of the French, Italian and Aus
trian men of war have received order to limit
their action to formal demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-18
Twelve Postmasters Appointed.
WAsHINGToN. Eel

WAsHINGTON. Feb. II.
The following Maine postmasters were ap-
noipted Wednesday Wales, Hattie L. Given !;
Timer Dam, John L. Straw; Shapieigh' oa-
lemI. Carpenter, Parsonfeld' Lyman a.
Rrooks. Lakeside, Charles Richardson; !;
Keene's Mills, Fred B. Wing; hampuen'
Ella E. Temple; Edes Falls, Horatio Han :
Bav View, Emma Manson; Brockway's Mills
lanes w. Hall: Steep Falls, VIM. u. mayo )
East Deering, Emily knights.
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Law and Order League.

CAMDEN, Feb. II.
The Camden Law and Order League held
its first annual meeting, since organizing,
this afternoon. The same officers were re-
elected. The report ot the first years work
shows the entire suppression of liquor traffic
in the town, which has over 5000 inhabitants.
About $500 was turned into the county treas
ury. Four cases are pending.
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Sale of Lumber.

BANGOR, Feb. II.
The West Branch Drive was sold at auc-
ton at Bangor, wednesday,to Eoen d. nun, ~
tington of Bangor, at prices ranging nO" % :,
cents from the head of Chesuncook Lake 70
three cents from Shad Point Ihere VIII oe
YER forty millions in the drive.
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Quarrel Between Two Englishmen.

LONDON, Feb. Il.
Joseph Chamberlain, president ofthe local
government board, has quarreled with his
radical colleague, Sir Charles Dixie, and
abandoned him utterly. The reason given by
Chamberlain's friends ia that Sir Charles re-
fused to adopt Chamberlains advice to testi-
fv under oath that he was not guilty of the
offences charged against him as cores
pondent in the Crawford divorce suit
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Assault With Intent to Kill.

BANGOR, Feb II.
slightly wounded Fred Lee at a dance in
Glenburn Centre, Monday night, was ar
raigned in the police court here today for
an assault with intent to kill and pleaded not
guilty. The hearing continued all day
and will be finished tomorrow.
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Proceedings of the Convention OF the
American Dairying Association.

NEW OKK, FtD. II.
The business of the convention of the
American Agricultural and Dairy Associa-
ton was opened Wednesday morning by the
reading of paper by S. Sato of Japan upon
the "Agrarian System of Japan. Past, Pres
ent and Future" Interesting papers were
read by several members of prominence.
Resolutions we're passed recommending .
cabinet officer for agriculture, and endorsing
Senator Cullomis bills regulating interstate
commerce.
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NORTH CONWAY, N. H., Feb. 16.
Augustus L. Whitney, brakeman on the
Boston Maine railroad, was thrown be-
tween the cars of freight train at North
Wakefield this afternoon. One leg and both
arms were terribly mangled and be probably
cannot live. He resides here and has wife
and two small children.
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MUTINOUS CONDUCT.
Trouble on Board an English Training
Ship.

LONDON, Feb. II.
dispatch was received by police author
tiles this morning, that mutiny had broken
out on board the training ship Arethusa. lying
on the Thames off Greenhithe, and asking
for assistance. A detachment of police was
sent on board the ship to quell
the mutiny.
The outbreak was soon quelled BY the po-
lice. Seven of the mutineers were fogged
and expelled from the service.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.

The Senate Not to Confirm Nominees in
Relation to Whom no Information Will
be Furnished by the President or Cabi.
net-Postal -Woman's Sui.
fraze Convenhon-Secreta whitney
Before the House Committee ON Naval
Affair-Weekly Payments for Railroad
Employes-NOmination Confirmed.
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Heavy Failure.

LONDON, Feb. II.
Simon Lock, banker, of Soleure, Switzer-
land, recently failed, with liabilities 2,OO0.-
600 francs. Hundreds of small depositors
were ruined by the failure. Lock was ar
rested yesterday on charge of fraud.
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Mr.. Gladstone.

LONDON, Feb. II.
Mr.. Gladstone has taken the office of Privy
seal in addition to that of premier This is
unusual and shows that Gladstone is expe-
riencing difficulty in securing suitable col
leagues.
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Death OF DIR. Pillsbury OF Pennington.

FARMINGToN, Feb. II.
Lucien B Pllsbury, M. D., of this town,
died in Deland, Fla, Saturday, of a car.
buncle on the back of the neck. DR.. Pills
bury was prominent citizen of Pennington
and for many years one of the leading drug
gists. He twice served in the Maine legisla-
ture. He was brother of Eben F. Pills
bury of Boston, and D. w. Pillsbury of Au-
gusta.