The Portland daily press., 1890-01-18
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The Dangerous Grade Crossing

Tne dangerous Grade Crossing,
AUGUSTA, January 1.-THE railroad COM
missioners rendered an important decision
today, in which the crossing of the Maine
Central track in Auburn was involved. Ow-
ing to the fact that there are tall buildings
on both sides of the way in question at this
point and the crossing dangerous one in a
populous district, they require that the way
shall be laid out either over or under the
track. The commissioners further say, in
accordance with q law enacted by the last
legislature, that they feel it their duty to
require all ways hereafter laid out crossing
the main line of railroad, and especially in
thickly settled parts of our cities and vii
lagos, to be constructed so as to pass over or
under the track. unless accompanied by ex-
traordinary expense and inconvenience.
James HurIey's Sudden Death.
WATERvILLE, January lin the case Of
James Hurley, whose sudden death at his
boarding place in this city, was reported
yesterday. Coroner L. d. Carver examined
the body and made careful examination of
all the circumstances of the mans death.
He decided that Hurley died from excessive
drinking and dissipation, together with per-
haps some heart disease, and thought there
was no need of incurring the expense of an
inquest
Mayor Meader went to see Mr.. Carver
Thursday, regarding the inquest, he think
ing that there should be one held. Mr.. Car
yer seemed confident that one was not need
ed.
Heath Post. G. A. R., held special meet
ing Thursday night, as Hurley was men,
Der. and decided to investigate the matter
and attend to the burial.
General Knox's Grave.
THoMAsToN, January 17.-Hon. E. K
O'Brion has had photograph taken of the
old tombstone in the village cemetery which
marks the resting place of General Henry
Knox, and will send a copy of the same to
each member of the Maine congressional
delegation in Washington. They will thus
be enabled to present to the members of
Congress fac simile of the small and dilap-
idated stone that is placed over the remains
of General Knox, the great artillery officer
of the Revolution, the first Secretary of
War after the formation of this government,
and the trusted companion of Washington.
A Crusade In Camden.
CAMDEN, January Nv r. Smart was
brought before Trial Justice Treat for vio-
lating the liquor law, this morning, and fined
500 and costs, and given six months i'm
prisonment. His clerk, Higgis, was fine
800 and costs, from which he appealed, and
was bound over to the March term of court
The moneyed men of Camden have signed
an agreement and subscribed money to close
up the saloons in Camden.
Court Adjourned.
BELFAST, January II. = The Supreme
Court, Judge Virgin, adjourned after ten
days session. Seven verdicts have been
rendered. five divorces granted, and over
$1,000 in liquor fines paid.
Biddeford's Lights.
BIDDEFoRD, January IT, The city Of
Biddeford has renewed for tenn of twenty
years its contract with the Biddeford and
Saco Light and Power Company for 45 elec
trio lights at 500 each per year. The city
building will be lighted free.
House Burned at Turner.
LEWISTON, January 17.-The dwelling o.
Edward Mayberry burned last night, the fire
having caught from chimney. Loss $4,000