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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
THE BODY ExHUMED.
How the Man Killed at Corham,
N. H., Was identified.
Especial to the Press.1

lopeclal 10 the freSS.l
GoRHAM, July 5.-Since reporting the
killing of the unknown man here Saturday
morning. the following facts have been dis
covered. He was not a tramp. as was at first
believed, but laborer upon the new rail
road who. with his brother, had been sever
al days thus employed. His name was Peter
Whalen, and he came from Prince Edward
Island he left his camp Friday evening
and came to the village for some necessary
articles, but secured 1t seems, something un-
necessary, and being unable to obtain a
lodging, wandered out upon the track of the
railroad, and was run over and killed, his
body being literally severed in twain. No
one on the engine saw him. but felt the OBJ
struction as they went over him. The en-
gine stopped and his body was found, death
being almost instantaneous The body was
taken to the station and the authorities or
dered its burial. Meanwhile as Whalen
failed to return to camp, his brother Joseph
started out at noon to find him. He heard of
the accident and the body was exhumed and
was at once recognized.
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TWO SIDES TO THIS STORY.
Treasurer of a unIversaIist Relief
Fund Goes to jail.

NEW YORK, July 6--Henry @. Adams,
for many years the trusted treasurer of the
Universalist Relief Fund for Disabled Min
listers of the Universalist Church, was ar
rested today on an order in a civil suit for
the recovery of about ST., 200. the alleged
amount of his deficits as treasurer of the
fund. The suit was brought at the instance
of the board of trustees. Bail was fixed by
the court at $4,000, in default Of which
Adams was committed to the Ludlow street.
Jail. Lawyer John 81. Corwin, counsel for
the board of trustees of the relief fund, said
this afternoon: "In October last, Treasurer
Adams exhibited to ex-senator Charles III.
Russell, an ex-officio member Of the board,
securities and cash aggregating SAT, 900. In
January last, Adams delivered to the board
of trustees, $S0.0O0.of the fund, leaving a
balance, including interest of about S17,7OO.
Since February last the board has been try
ing to get an audit Of Treasurer Adams's ac
counts. About 20 appointments for this
purpose were made which he did not keep"
Lawyer I. c. Everver, counsel for Adams
said: 1T is simply misunderstanding be-
tween him and the board of trustees regard
ing some investments made by him."
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MUCH FIGHTING IN CHILL
Which Seems To Have Been De-

SthI ~ 4AnPS"dCfs
New YORK, July 6-Advices from Iquique
dated June oath, are as follows: "The
transport Imperial and torpedo cruisers Con-
dell and Lynch have been maneuyring near
the port since yesterday, and few hours
ago they commenced firing. Yesterday they
were sighted from Plsagua, shortly after
midday, and they opened fire on the town,
causing but slight damage, however,
church and the Pacific Hotel being the only
buildings struck by their shots. From the
shore the fire was returned with cannon, but
it is believed that none Of the shots struck
the Imperial. at the time of the firing none
of the junta's vessels were at Pisagua. The
Acongagus and the O'Higgins went from
here, but by the time they arrived at that
port the government torpedo boat had al
ready retired after firing for four consecu-
tive hours on the town. The Imperial,
Lynch and Condell appeared again in this
pay at 4 p. m and commenced firing on
on lquique, but at too great a distance to
cause any damage. They were chased by
the Huascar ana Abtao, but made good their
escape, and everything now appears quiet"
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MASSACHUSETTS WELCOME
Officers of the Squadron of Evolu-
tion Entertained by the Governor.

BOSTON, July Cat II a. m. Admiral
Walker, accompanied by Flag Lieutenant
Stanton and Ordnance Officer Buckingham,
in full naval uniform, arrived at the State
House and were formally received by Gov.
Russell and staff. Capt. j. c. Soley of the
naval battalion and AdJutant General Dyer
of Rhode Island, who is here on naval busi-
ness connected with that state, were also in
attendance. After the mutual paying Of
respects, the party took carriages for the
Parker House where they were breakfasted
by the governor. At breakfast, Mayor Mat
thews, Commandant Selfridge of the navy
yard and Lieut.. Rice of his staff, were also
present as guests. This afternoon Gov.
Russell called upon Commandant Selfridge
at the navy yard, returning the latter's call
made last week. From there he was taken
In the naval battalion launch in charge Of
one of the commissioned officers, to the flag
ship of the squadron where he was formally
received and entertained by Admiral Walker.
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INSURANCE IN MAINE,
Commissioner Smiths Report on the
Life and Accident Business.

AUGUSTA, July 6.-The 23d annual report
of the insurance commissioner, Hon. j. o.
Smith. has been completed by the publica-
tion of part 2, relating to life and casualty
insurance.
The number of life policies written in
Maine during theyear not including indus
trial policies or assessment certificates was
1871 for the sum of $6,111 ,9S737, making
$23,15s.4 .412.74 represented by 1850 policies
in force December 81, 1890; gain of S21 in
the number of policies and of $966, 86.6S in
amount written in 1890 over that in 1889.
The net gain in life insurance on December
81. 1890, over December 81, 1889. was: Poll
cies, 1851 amount, $685., ,47931. The ratio
of losses and claims paid to premiums re-
ceived was 81 80 per cent. against 72 36 per
cent. in 1889.
Life business on the assessment plan
shows an increase in risks written in 1890
over 1889 of s., $780, ,625, and an increase Of in
surance in full of S5,096,375 The whole
amount of life business in full at the end of
the year was as follows:
Level premium companies. S29, ,150,4 ,412.74
industrial poncleS.. .............." 1,763, $4,000
Cooperative companies. 36,406, 1850
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GATHERED IN RocKLAND.
The Thomaston Herald SoId-Rock.
port to Have an opera House.
Especial to the Press.I

RocKLAND, July 6.-Mrs. Wendell P.
Rice, through her agent, Colonel Milton c.
French of Thomaston, this morning sold the
Thomaston Herald plant at that place. 1t
was purchased by Rodney S. Thompson.
Esq, formerly editor of the Aroostook Dem
ocrat, but who has of late had charge Of the
Herald. The price paid was in the neigh
borhood of $1,000.
observed at the First Baptist church yester-
day. The decorations were very beautiful,
while the services morning and evening
were appropriate to the occasion. Rev. G.
w. Matthews of Thomaston preached.
RocBport Is to have a new opera house to
be dedicated about September 1st.
The races at the Knox Trotting Park to
have taken place Saturday were postponed
on account of rain until tomorrow, Tuesday,
when an interesting exhibition is looked for.
Rev. David P. Hatch of the Congregation
al church entered upon his sixth rear as pas
tor here yesterday.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Cunard steamship Servia which left New
York, Saturday, is being towed back to port
disabled.
The Chicago cold storage exchange COM
panys building and plant and leasehold have
been sold to English capitalists for S45, ,OOO,-
600.
A Washington despatch to the New York
Herald says that the Chinese government
has again politely but firmly refused to
receive Hon. Henry W. Blair as American
minister.
yiolinist on the Pacific coast and we'll knows
as writer of prose and poetry, died Sun
day in hut In San Jose, Cal, in state OF
abject squalor. He was worth hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars acquired by lifetime
of misery privation.
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Examination at Kittery.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The board on navy
yards organization has completed its prelim-
mary work at the Portsmouth navy yard,
and recommends the examination Of candi-
dates for positions in the construction and
repair, steam engineering, equipment, and
yards and dock departments. The Navy De-
partment has approved the report Of the
board and declared these positions and the
corresponding positions of foreman vacant
August 1st. An order has been issued to
hold examinations under rules similar to
those adopted at New York and Norfolk.
applications to be sent to the commandant
of Portsmouth navy yard by July 9th.
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a ReadfIeId Woman's Long Fast.

WINTHROP, July GA young lady in
Readfeld became Ill in September and has
not been we'll since. Recently she has been
nearly month without food or water, never
feeling hungry. and able to be about the
house. She has slept but an hour or two in
twenty-four aud has taken no medicine. AS
faster, she seems to excel Dr.Tanner. The
peculiar part is that few days ago, she be-
gan eating, and the prospects Of her recove-
ry are favorable,
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o obituary..
Willard W. AaYris.

Willard Woodbury. Harris, who died at his
residence in Deering. Monday, July 5, was
born at Poland. Me-, January 30. 1917. Al
though he had been confined to his house but
two weeks, yet he never recovered from a Sc
we're pneumonia he had last winter. His
death, so soon, was unexpected by his fami-
ly and friends.
Three sons and two daughters survive
him. Willard p. Harris, Newton W. Harris,
Fred f. Harris, Mrs. Abble II. Harris and
Mrs. Laura Harlow.
Early in life his father died, leaving his
mother with large family of small chill
dreD, and the serious business of his life
then commenced, and although boy, most
manfully did he assist his mother whom,
Tin speaking to the writer of herr, he eharac-
terized pathetically as an able woman and
the best OF mothers, who always gave him
good advice.
After the severe struggles of childhood,
with brain we'll disciplined by experience
as his principal capital, he engaged In mer-
camille and numbering business in the East
ern part of the state, and finally at FOxcroft,
from which place he came TO Portland in
1857, and formed with Nathan p. Woodbury.
the mercantile firm of Woodbury. Il Harris.
Afterwards he was the senior member Of the
firm of Harris, Atwood d Co., of which the
late Willard Il. Woodbury. was member.
MIR. Harris survived all OF these able and en-
terpriSing merchants.
Mr. Harris was an able, energetic and far
seeing business man; enterprising and pub
llc-Splrited, as his ventures in railroads and
steamboats, to "help business" amply attest.
he was for many years director in the
Dexter 81 Newport railroad. tie was a men,
Der OF the building committee which placed
in Congress Square the Universalist church,
so eredtable to the society and the city,
which was built under such discouraging cir
cumstances that all the public spirit and
push" OF the committee were needed before
the church was finished.
After his retirement from mercantile bust
mess, ne engaged in farming which had
eral years president Of the Cumberland
County Agricultural Society, a member Of
the State Board Of Agriculture, and one Of
the Cattle Commissioners. He was also
while he lived in Piscataquis county. sheriff.
Mr.. harris was well-known man in all
parts OF the state and highly respected for
MS ability and integrity and esteemed for
| genial social qualities. L.B.D.
Charles s. Murray.
News has been received In this city of the
death of Charles S. Murray. which occurred
in Chincutague, Va, on Monday of last
week. Mr.. Murray was native Of SolOn,
Me-, and graduated at the Western State
| Normal Shool and at the State College at
Orono. After graduation he took a special
/ course at Orono. He left Maine about 10
/ years ago aud has been engaged In teaching
| In Pennsylvania and Virginia, where ne mas
| led most successful career. He leaves ~ ~
/ family, but his mother and brother VSnu tn.
| now reside in this city. Another OIV'u9i, 1h
Ernest E., of Boston. was with him az tne
/ time of his death.
Timothy Mahoney'
| -, q eTimothv Mahonav
aeed ~. a respected citizen, dropped dead
t6is afternoon of heart disease.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
NeweIl's Homo Run the Feature OF a
One Sided came.
PortIands Secured a Dozen Runs
While the SaIens Got Nothing.
twas a Lucky Day for tho Spindle
City Players.

There is rumor around this section of
the state that there is an organization called
the New England League and that said or
ganization has secretary and staff Of UNI
pires, but If such is the fact there is nothing
to substantiate it, for when 1t was time for
the Portland-Salem game to begin yesterday
afternoon no umpire was present. and after
some delay and senseless kicking by Bur-
dock, Manager Leonard went in and UNI
pired the game and did 1t to the Queens
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07

Mean daily ther.....6l g Max. vel. wind ....1S w
Maximum ther.. .68.4 Total precip...-... .03
Minimum ther.....55.3
p. P.C,-Partly cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
WILLIAM f. WHARTON,
Acting Secretary of State.
Hangor'S Grief.

BANGOR, July GA large meeting of citi-
zens was held at City Hall this morning to
take action on the death of Hannibal Ham,
lin. The mayor presided. Resolutions
were offered by Chief Justice Peters and
adopted. Remarks were made by General
Charles W. Roberts, Congressman Boutelle,
Hon: S. r, Humphrey, Hon. A. w. Paine
and f. A. Wilson.
Many more messages of coincidence have
been received today by the family of Mr..
Hamlin. among them being kilograms from
the. Society of the Sons and Daughters of
Maine in Illinois, ex-Congressman Alan
Wood, Jr., and wife of Philadelphia, Gener-
al A. S. Twitchell of Gorham and others.
B. I'll. Beale Post, G.. A. r , held meeting
this evening and voted to attend the funeral
Wednesday afternoon in body. They ap-
pointed guard of honor of twelve COM
rades to take charge of the remains We'd
nesday forenoon and escort them to the
Unitarian church where they will lie in
state from II a. m. to 2 p. m: The funeral
services will occur at 3 30 The Maine Com
mandery of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion will be fully represented.
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Weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, July
9th, taken at 8 p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 66o, w, cloudless; New York, 74o
NV, partly cloudy; Philadelphia. IA, NV,
cloudless; Washington, 6Go, w, cloudless
Albany, 660, SW, cloudy; Buffalo, 62o, SW,
cloudless; Chicago. sc, Sc, cloudy St.iP Paul.
66o, NE, cloudy; Duluth, $40, NE, clondless
st. Vincent, 6S', NE, partly cloudy; Bis
marck, 660, NE, partly cloudy; Jacksonville,
S2o, S, cloudy.
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Tho cossips still BUSY.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-DisquietiDg re-
ports about Secretary Blaine's condition
come from private sources at Bar Harbor. 1t
is said that one letter states that it is well
understood at Bar Harbor that Mr.. Blaine is
in the advanced stages of Brights disease
Blaine's physicians here, however, pooh
pooh this statement. They say that they
to see whether he has Bright's disease, and
they have satisfied themselves that he has
not. They insist that his present condition
Is due entirely TO overw0rk, and that he will
be all right IL he rests until October, as he
has promised to do.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
On the Verge of Revolution.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-Letters from
prominent officials in the City of Mexico to
friends in this city, bring the startling intel
ligence that Mexico is on the verge of an
titles of war materials are stored In the lead
ing cities of the country. The revolution Is
said to include great mass of the ablest
politicians of Mexico. President Diaz is
bitterly denounced for his cruelties, and it
rests have been made, and no fewer than a
dozen of the enemies of DiaZ, including two
newspaper editors, have been secretly put to
death.
WASHINGTON, July 6. Senior Romero,
Mexican Minister, when shown this morning
the San Francisco report that Mexico was
ripe for revolt against the government of
President Diaz, said: The telegram is
wholly sensational and absolutely untrue"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
Crops Threaten by Fire.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, July 6. - The
like tinder. The Constant fear Of ire keeps IS
the farmers along the railroads active. Yes
terday fire broke out at McCullock's apple
gate, and spread rapidly. 1t threatened the
wheat crop, houses and barns. The entire
neighborhOod turned out and fought it, bare
ly saving the wheat. Several wheat crops
have been already destroyed by fire.
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THE -
Mercantile Agency
Or
EDWARD RUSSELL Il co.

This agency, and R. G. Dun & Co., its associ.
ates, have had an existence of over hdlf O. centtyu
and have established Offices in one hundred and
forty-two Important centres, (nearly twice as
In the State of Maine with fully equipped Office;
having two, one at Portland and the other at Ban.
gor. There is no specially claimed by any agen-
cy that Is not embraced in this office. The next
issue OF the Reference Book will be delivered ear
ly In July and Will contain the names and trades
classified, OF nearly one million and q half mer,
chants, traders, manufacturers, bankers aud bus.
mess men generally. with figures indicating the
estimated capital of each concern together with
on file In our several Offices the basis of all rat
ings, are replete with valuable information to all
dispensers of credit. Our collection department
Is unexceptionally the most desirable medium for
the collection of past due debts; names of reliable
attorneys furnished without expense to any one
on application. Terms Of subscription to this
agency made known on application to the mana
ger, n. FRANK JONES, 81 Exchange
street, Portland, Maine. je27eod6t
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that are taking the place Of lath factories
on the Penobsc0t river, Maine.
In Somerset county a new large pulp fac
tory has been built and not few lath men
have gone into the pulp manufacture, and
are using to make pulp the wood that was
formerly made into laths. 1t is apprehended
that these new pulp factories will seriously
interfere with those in this state and New
Jersey. as Maine factories have the wood at
hand, and thus save the cost OF transporta-
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There is deadlock in the school commit
tee on teacher of sciences. Mr.. Carpenter
Carpenter has been the teacher 1t seems
some of the female teachers have been long
ing for the position and we're candidates in
1890. Carpenter was reelected. Then the
women got angry. and this year procured a
dead lock on the vote,
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Effects of a New Maine Industry.

NEW YORK, July 6.-There is scarcity of
laths in this city, in fact 1t was said today
that none could be got. One cause of the
scarcity, said Major Homan of the Building
Materials Exchange, was the strike Of the
lath men at st. John, N. b., for eight hours.
The manufacturers thereupon shut down
their factories and declared that they
would keep them closed during the month Of
July. Another cause Of: the scarcity, said
Major Homan. lay in the new pulp mills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
Summer Visitors Celebrate.

WINTHROP. July Cat Craig's Point.
home of the Boston summer colony, on the
eastern shore of Lake Maranocook, where
geodly number of cottages have been erect
ed, the Fourth was appropriately observed.
In the evening large party from the sur
rounding country assembled and witnessed a
fine pyrotechnic display
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AUGUSTA, July 6;Ilimolny Manoney,
aged rs. a respected citizen, dropped dead
t6is afternoon Of heart disease.
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Game TODAY,

The Salems will again be the opponents
of the home team today. Meade, who at one
time was one Of the best pitchers in the
country. will be in the box for the visitors,
with Burrill behind the bat. Darby and
Westlake will be in the points for the Port
lands. Game will commence at 315 sharp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
The wealth of New York.

NEW YORK, July 6.-The board of alder
men today confirmed the city tax rolls for
the present year. The amount Of the tax
roll for real estate is 81, ,464 247, 500, and for
personal 1921 500 51S. an increase over last
year of So, ,957 ,S13 for real estate, and S22,-
921, ,135 for personal property
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07

The WinsIoW Shooting.

Especial TO The Press.
WATERvILLE, July 6.-John Kelley, who
was so seriously injured at the shooting at
Winslow yesterday afternoon is still alive,
but there are few chances that he can live
until noon. Constable Pollard is at his home
in Winslow under guards awaiting further
action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07
Examiner prew's Dismissal.

NEW YORK, July Ga Washington spec
ial to the Commercial Advertiser says: "rhe
Comptroller of the Currency has written a
letter to Bank Examiner Drew informing
him of his dismissal. The reason given for
this action Is that he his lost the confidence
of the Treasury Department"
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MIR. BLAINE STILL BETTER.
He Went Riding Twice Yesterday
What His Physician says.

BAR HARBoB, July 6.-Secretary Blaine
has been seen riding twice today He was
out considerable distance upon the country
roads this afternoon. This morning he was
riding about the streets of the village, often
stopping and getting out of the carriage and
entering shops. Emmons Blaine, who ar
rived Saturday. says his father has i'm
proved wonderfully since he saw him about
ten days ago. 1t may be stated upon the
best authority that Mr.. Blaine has not either
Bright's disease, diabetes, or any other kid
uey complaint. No one who sees him daily
riding about the village can fail to see the
marked Improvement in his condition. The
sensational reports sent from Washington
are pure fabrications. The Blaine family
always live quietly while here, but no more
so this year than usual. They receive the
usual callers, and the Secretary is often
seen pacing or sitting upon his piazza by
those passing. Mr.. Blaine's physician, DR..
j. Madison Taylor of Philadelphia, says
that he found his patient better today than
he has before seen him, that his improve
ment is uniform and as rapid as could be ex-
pected, and the conditions are favorable to
his ultimate recovery. He eats abundantly,
of everything, and takes exercise in all
weathers.
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A Large Fleet of Golfers.

Eight four-masted schooners, coal laden,
are in port, and ten other cOlliers, making Is
cargoes Of coal, or perhaps $4,000 or 10000
tons of coal. That is very large amount Of
carbon.
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CONTINUED ON FOURTH rAGE.l
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Lewiston a Winner.

LEWISTON, July 6.-Foley was a puzzle to-
day and was batted for but five scattered
hits, while Sullivan was an easy mark. The
Lynns' infield work was slow. The Lynns
protested the game because the balls re-
ceived from the secretary of the league were
not officially STAMPED. No umpire appear
ing Scannell of Lewiston oficiated to the
satisfaction Of all. The score: