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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-10

The new foundry es,ahl,sh.A =. =.
Bros. In the north end Of Ral,sS -
approaching completion. IRE frs.1
OF che building Is now an. ara ~
penters have begun to shinrh -. 81
The machinery for the new na,ss ~
the way and is expected In Ballss5 ~!
. few days. o1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
A Broken Arm and DisIocated Wrist Sustained
by 3. K. Shaw.

Boutclle X. Shaw met with serious
and painful accident at the Woodshed of
y. q. Shaw. on Willow street, Saturday
afternoon The machinery in the shed is
operated ~ 4 gasoline engine. ana in at
tempting t" start the engine Mr.. Shaws
arm was caught by the crank, resulting
in compound fracture of the right fore
arm and disocation Of the wrist.
The fracture was 50 serious that the
spiintercd bones penetrated the flesh ana
skin ana were exposed To view. The in
jured man WIS taken to DR.. r. J. Mar
tins office ana DIR. Martin. assisted by
DIS. G. II. Ericllett ana w. II. Harris.
reduced the fracture and dislocation. Tho
fracture was Of such a serious nature
that amputation may become necessary,
but at present it is hoped that the hand
ami wrist may be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

The book at the police station in
which the record of all these lodged is
kept. is an interesting one to examine.
All who can are requested to write
their names and some Of the writing
would puzzle the best expert examined
in the Molineux trial. occasionally.
however. name is written 50 legibly
and accurately that one cannot help
wondering why the man who did it
was Obliged to register at the station
January seems to be the best month
in the business. The greatest number
received in one night, last year. was
20. on another night there was 30
This year. the most there has been IN
nne night was four and the total num-
her is not large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

acter as to make detection frequently
| impossible.
Public opinion must be educated t.
the fact that incendiarlsm is a crime
| and must be punished. and with the
hearty cooperation OF our citizens |
have no doubt the moral hazard can
be still further reduced. the public bet
ter protected and the rates Of insur-
ance largely decreased. The moral eff
feet Of these investigations cannot be
measured. The only perceptible re-
suits are the number Of convictions
which have been few. and the decreasa
in the percentage of fires Of suspicious
origin.
Assistance has always been render
ed municipalities, if possible, when
ever requested and with the aid of able
associates in different parts Of the
State we feel that this statute is re-
ceiving the endorsement Of property
owners who have become familiar with
the efforts being made to reduce the
number of illegitimate fires.
The matter Of insurance never en-
tiers into our Investigations except
when excessive. thereby creating a mo-
tive, and | earnestly recommend that
fire Insurance agents of our State take
every precautiOn to see that their
patrons insure for protection and not
for profit. When this is done we shall
have little trouble from this class of
incendiaries. Methods of business that
stimulate crime effect detrimentally
the entire public
II take this opportunity to heartily
thank the officers of every city and
town in the State for the cordial sup
port and assistance they have given
me in the execution of this law. Too
much praise cannot be given the mu
nicipal officers Of Montville and the
sheriff Of Waldo county for the intelli-
gent manner in which they pursued.
arrested and convicted an incendiary Of
that town. Many other cases might be
mentioned where some Of our State in
stitutions have received bOarders de
manding the watchful care and protec-
tion Of the officers. Warrants are held
by officers for the arrest of several
persons who have left the State for
parts unknown during the past two
years. and we still have number of
cases under consideration in which we
hope 10 obtain sufficient evidence to
warrant an arrest.
CAUSES OF FIRES.
During the past year 1920 fires which
destroyed property to the amount of
81 al .9lO.5S Were reported to this depart
ment. The number of fires and the value
Of the property destroyed during 1899 are
the largest on record, and the enormous
annual fire waste in the State. and the
means of reducing the same. merit the
careful consideration Of our citizens. A
study Of the table showing the causes
of fires which is published herewith,
will plainly show that many of them
might, in all probability, have been
avoided.
LIGHTNING.
There We're $50 fires during the year
from this cause. the damage to the prop
erty being $lG7 39iS4. This record is be
lieved to be without parallel in the his
tory Of the State and is one which it Is
hoped will never be repeated.
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEYS.
defective chimneys and flues with 212
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
'''v,ii!ei States Navy,
The Old and the New

SPLENDID ILLUSTRATED Lee
TlTRE by Chaplain Tribou, L. s. n,
Tuesday evening, March 6. at the
Methodist church.
The Illustrated lecture last evening at
the state arinory by Chaplain Tribou
proved both instructive and entertaining.
The chaplain has been in service for
many years and those who expected an
address full Of dry technicalties We're
happily disappointed. Facts and figures
about the growth of the T.. s navy with
descriptions Of ships ana armament were
given conciSeIy. but the history and scien-
tific knowledge was frightened by many
Il sea yarn or down east tale that kept
the audience at attention. Springfield
Republican,"
"Chapl1in Tribcu loctured for an hour
and a half. with the aid Of Il stereppticon
to assist in displaying his descriptions IF
the navy Of Uncle SIM. lie skctchel in
rapid and entertaining style tho develop
rncnt of the navy from the old doughty
wooden walls to the mighty irunSidcS Of
the present day. The lecture was spicod
with same Of the CharlninS own wit ana
was all too brief. '-l;augur commercial.
concise interesting ana Instructive
history Of the development Of this cur
most potent arm Of defcnce.-BostOn
Transcript.
admission. 25c.
mari div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

There We're approved. Saturday. at
the office Of the Secretary of State, the
following new corporations:
The SebagO Lake Box and Lumber
Company. organized at Saco for the
purpose Of purcha sing. owning and
controlling deal estate. mills water
power. steam power, etc, and for pur-
chasing. manufacturing and selling all
kinds of lumber, with q capital stock
of $4,000. The officers arc President.
Benz. F. Smith of Standish: treasurer
Henry A. G. Miiliken of Old Orchard.
The Hamlet Textile Company or
ganized at Portland, for the purpos
Of manufacturing, printing. dyeing.
bleaching, finishing, buying and SELL
ing cotton cloth and other textile
fabrics. The capital stock is $500 0G0.
of which $500 GOO is paid in. and the
officers are: President. Edward F.
Justram of Providence. Il. l.: treas
urer. Nathaniel w. Smith. also Of
Providence.
The Union Electric Manufacturing
Company, organized at Portland. for
the purpose Of manufacturing, buying,
selling and generally dealing in cleo
tric wire. couplings for electric wire
lead pipe couplings. and couplings for
fire hose. air brakes. etc. Capital
stock. 100000 Of which $50 is paid in.
President. albert u. Boyd Of South
Portland: treasurer, Charles +. Bailey
Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

The "incendiary" and unknown"
classes include all the fires Of a sus
picious nature and it is very crafty
ing to be able to report such marked
decrease in fires of questionable origin
since the enactment of the law requr-
ing an investigation.
This statute. however, has nearly
doubled the work Of the department
with results not as satisfactory as we
could wish. There is no crime Of such
atrocity and so easily perpetrated, and
the opportunities for burning property
are so numerous and of such a char
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
, Ut! II31',st.ic..o III Deard a beautiful
BUCKlNGHAM'S DYE Ter the G..
50 crs. nsueoisrs, or q. p EAtl a CO ,...,,. +. .

whore he has been in attendance at
the Sportsman's exhibition. He is
very enthusiastic, like all others who
have visited il, and says that it is thu
greatest advertising medium that the
State of Maine ever had.
Mr. Cerleton's book. the Pathfinder
and Gaze ttecr. has exceeded all ex
pectations, and its popularity is such
tint the author regrets now that h..
had not doubled the size of the edition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
Tonigh,'s Organ and Song Reel d.

The programme for the organ and song
recital at the congregational church, this
evening. is as follows
Henry Smart-Prelude, (C).
Adagio, Cd.
Horatio ". ParEer-Concert Piece. tEb).
BeethoVen-"God's Night in Nature
Franz Liszt-Ora Pro Nobis.
Lefebure Weiy-past0ra tG).
Offertoire, (fD.
Allison" Since We Parted
Foster-"When Icicles Hang by the Wall
Winter Night
Theodore Dubois leluia,' con an an
cient hymn.
Goldmark-"I;ridal Song.
Nolckmar-AdagiO.
"Heigho, the Morning Dew an Ulster
Love Will Find Out the Way" 17th
Century arranged by q. A. BurdetU.
Young Richard. old SOmmetshire song.
Improvisation on themes from the operas
of Wagner.
DR.. Alfred Gaul-Aria from The Holy
City"
S. L. htney-"Processional March"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

The total number of fires in Maine dur
ing the year was 1920. OF these 96l were
dwellings, and 232 dwellings,, barns and
stables. The other fires were divided into
all classes of intlammable structures. The
table showing these gives the nature of
the structure and the causes of the fires
in each case. Then follows a table show
ing the number of fires by each cause,
which has previously been given in the
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar IL 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
Bowditch & Webster, kinsman & Co.
+. y. COurtemanche, c. X. Partridge,
Arthur Tet!ault, Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
A. B. Hutchinson, Halloween.
Robinson & Co Chas. Ward g. Co.
q IT Beane Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
STATE HOUSE,
More Petitions for York
County Electric Lines.
How One Maine Town Solves the
Winter Snow Problem.
Manila COmmissi0n-Main Well Advertised
at Sporisman's Show-Notss.

Three petitions have been filed at the
office Of the railroad commissioners and
two Of them relate to the proposed con-
nection of Biddeford with Portsmouth.
Inc first one Is that OF the Atlantic
Shore Line and il was filed, Saturday
afternoon, by Att rney Fl. NJ. Heath of
the company. This is the petition for the
approval Of the location Of the line. The
petition granted not long ago was that Of
the articles of association of the com
pany. 1t may have been understood b.
many that the petition granted was the
location Of the line but it was not. The
company first proposing to build a line
Of railroad must, first of all file a petit
ton for the approval of it's articles of as
ISOLATION. After this comes the approval
Of location. But it is stated in the assoc
citation articles where the route is to be
run and il this is approved all is there
after is usually easy sailing for the
company.
When the first step has been accom-
plished the second is that Of describing
specifically and by surveyors drawings,
the route over which il is desired to run
the road. If this is granted the company
can go ahead and construct the road. If
thereafter change from the route speci-
fled is desired, the changes have first to
le ~ rjl-i ~ Jh2 railroad commission
The hearing on the location petition will
be held in Riddeford, March 49,
And yet another company Of York
county origin asks that the railroad COM
missioners grant its prayer. This last
one is the Portsmouth. kittery & York
K. r. Co. and the prayer is that they be
allowed to extend their road from its
present terminus at York beach to St.
AspinQuid park. the terminus Of the At
lantic Shore Line thus connecting the
two lines and making a part Of that Ban
sor-Boston trolley connection. The COM
pany further asks that the capital stock
Of the company be allowed to be in
creased by $4,000 for the purpose OF con-
structing the extra part Of the line. An
other request is the permission to pur-
chase. equip and maintain a ferry boat
These petitions will be listened to
Wednesday, of this week, At the office Of
the board.
The Bangor & AroostOok Railroad Co.
asks that certain changes in its line at
Blanchard be approved. No assignment
Of inspection has been made on this
yet.
As the commissioners are to meet,
Wednesday. in their regular monthly
meeting it is said that they will make 4
report on the Freeport matter in which
the Lewiston. Brunswick & Bath +. K.
asked for permission 20 extend its line
from Brunswick to FreepOrt. 1t will be
remembered that there was lively con
test at the hearing in Frecport and Mr..
Heath for the petitioners raised some
very fine points Of law that it was
thought might require the upper court 70
settle The commissioners will give thei"
decision on the matter Wednesday, and
the developments If the cases will b.
watched with interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

State superintendent of Schools w.
". Stetson, who is attending the con
vcntion of the National Educational
Society, at Chicago. writes that they
are having a very successful meeting.
ard also a good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

I,,et ~ prl 10 IA
..,,,,. ..a.tf,n'. If tbn St,tn 1ra b1octo5
e,,1n.,...,. ,tlt-..a,, I'M /. .,..r nre,cb-
ar ~, ono.1 roads and his former fellow
t,,,,.n.,,,r raI l. q E,rrington t.u of
49,, ,,,,. tbi,.,. ara done m in Erveburr
~ tbara thev have A condition in win
tore thai makes II more severe than
,,,aoos. rnrtl, Nc tham and with more snow
,i,,, iii r.h,I, co,n.rv around The
,,.i,,1 ,yr.o,,s, down uuon them and as COL.
t,.,,ri,,-t,n stata.. ..Tha weather condi-
,i,,,., ,ro sucb tb,t if seems to be the
s,,.+ l,,,,.a,ia,t IA brinr mo snow right
-,.ar .bo r,rpo If mountains ana drop
:. ,-,,.,,, ne =, nm. tbav have. snow ana
,si -, ,Ior+,.
M, .a-,.,, tr;ad o,,or,. way If couIJ
.,il,. Il ,,aa,, III r,ads IL .rnod condi-
Ia, - r.,sorta1 "a tho I,roa
l., r,la, ,nd nan. nntbin,r elsa il
11 po,lars Ia a., % foot biob ana about
f,+ ~ Ior.tb mad. M
- ..I,l- I'LL, ,sa5 II ran,ires I'm
three or four spans Of horses as the
height OIL tHe machine ii'''Nes u l''.''s
,.,,,.,i,. ara ,,al,in,, , ra,d
where teams can pass. instead OF push
ing the snow to one side ana having pare
roads in the spring 1t rolls down ;"
that the snow stays IN the roads as ions
as it does anywhere.
~ Is "oHuti y IT. p,opt1 -.7
people do not adopt the plan in Their
towns.
The" would have heen grand thihgs'
Friday, Of last week. in the country
towns of Maine. The snow that fell was
in many instances, hot OF the same qu'I-
ity as in Augusta where rain TOOK SO
much OF it away. II was SO heaVy thdt
1t was iN'pos1'D.0 .t.t7ert, 49, harso co,,Id
get along fairly we'll me result wa
that the ROADS were no. VI oN'l III ~
to prevent freeze FRIDAY h'sh., ~
Saturday morning found them WIN an
inch Of crust that must oe pfohe" w.
Had these rollers pee" useu io'' g. IL
teams couid nave soi'e any "i'''e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

Hon. Edward Wiggin will deliver his
interesting lecture on Mary, Queen Of
Scots at Presque Isle, Monday eve
ming, March 10, for the benefit Of the
high school Of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

fires and a damage Of 1854 1874 holds the
third largest place in the record and con-
stitutes cause which it is believed
might in part be avoided by more care in
the construction and maintenance of the
property in which the fires originate as
the Investigations made by this depart
ment have proved conclusively that many
of these fires have resulted from careless
and defective construction.
Having strong faith in the old adage
that an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound OF cure, | would suggest that If
property owners would make a more
thorough and frequent inspection of all
chimneys. tiues and heating apparatus on
their premises it would result in a
terial reduction in the number of fires
from such causes.
INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS.
II would also urge upon municipalities.
in the interests of their citizens, the ad-
visibility Of having their inspector of
buildings thoroughly inspect ali property
as required by law. believing that a rigid
enforcement of this statute would save
property owners of Maine"
During the year insurance companies
We're admitted to transact business in
Maine as follows: Fire 49, life,
two fraternal, three. Companies discon-
tinued business as follows: Fire, five;
assessment. three; fraternal, one.
Insurance companies authorized to
transact business at the date Of this re-
port as follows:
Fire and marine insurance companies:
Maine mutual companies. 46; Maine stock
other states, So; mutual companies of
other states, three; United States
branches of companies of foreign coun-
tries. 81.
Life ana miscellaneous companies:
Maine life insurance company, one life
insurance companies of other states, "a:
miscellaneous companies. 20; Maine as
sesSment companies. two; assessment
companies of other states, four.
Fraternal beneficiary organizations:
Maine companies, four; companies of
other states. y.
Included in the report is a table giving
the record of fires during the year 1899
in every city and town in the State from
which We deduct the following showing
in round numbers the loss per capita:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
The Cash Grocer.
G.. w. WADLEIGH,
~ODTCE-.


| Ha2p " Q" TORE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
MARINE INSURANCE.

The marine risks written in Maine
during 1899 about to $2S. 143, 235: the
premiums received on the same to
1913 800. "a: the losses paid to $23G, 729. so;
and the losses incurred to $214 174.46,
being an increase over the business OF
the previous year Of $4.068. SOC in the
amount written; an increase of S24
G70G2 in the premiums received: an in
crease Of $42. 009.36 in the losses paid
and decrease of S3357.39 in the losses
incurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

Col. F.. E. Newcomb has appointed
Lieut.. James F. Hill, assistant surgeon.
on his staff, to the office 81 captain OF
assistant surgeons, wee Lieut.. Joi'"h'
whose term of office has expired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

commissioner l.. T. Car.eton re-
turned Friday night, from Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

anticipate when the figures are COM
piled, they will show the loss ratio in
Maine to be smaller than the average
for the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

For licenses 70 442lo agents. at s. sS,i2SOJ
For licenses to Ill companies, at
$50 ;:..............;........,....... $4,000
For licenses to l01 brokers at
SO ........................ 10000
For license to l special broker,
at $40 ..:.................. 2OO0
Annual examination Of five COM
panies. 1t so observation-disclosures. 10000
Filing annual statements, three
companies. at so ............. 5000
Miscella ncous receipts ............ 29.20
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $l3. 1871 p
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22
Thomas Withdraws.

In d moment of weakness consented to ask of the people of Coconino county nomination for a public office by the Republican county convention soon 10 assemble, thinking that d residence of over twelve years in this county and Il long experience in public office in other States in my youth would com mend me to the conidenceof the public But advancing years and the usual in iirmities of old age admOnish me to leave to younger men the responsibili- ties of public office, and not offer myself as candidate. J. l.. V. THOMAS.
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22
Played Out.

Dull headache, pains in various parts of the body. sinking at the pit of the stomach. loss of appetite, feverishness, pimples or sores are all positive evi- dences of impure blood. No matter how it became so it must be purified in order to obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed to cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons or any other blood diseases. It is certainly wonderful remedy, and We sell every bottle on positive guarantee. w. R. Edwards, druggist. ,
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22
University Extension Lectures.

Arrangements have been perfected for a series of lectures at Flagstaff by Dr. Geo. Hull, of Pasadena, Cal, q prominent lecturer connected with the university extension work of the south west. He is expected here early in October. The executive committee of the University Extension Association have been disappointed in securing lecturers, but those interested in the work should not be discouraged. The committee should receive good support in Flagstaff in the future. The Iec- tur, x given last season were of the h ghest order.
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22
The Territoral Conventions.

For the above occasion round trip tickets will be sold from Flagstaff to Ash Fork at one lowest first class one way for the round trip. Dates of sale for the Democratic convention Sept. 10th. llth, tickets limited to Sept l7th. for return passage. For the Republi- can convention, Sept. 22nd and 23rd, limited to Sept. 29th for the return trip. Excursion tickets will be sold from Ash Fork to Phoenix and return at rate Of $ll.S0. C.. F.. Sullivan. agent.
 School supplies of every kind at the Racket store.
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22
Poll Tax Law Sustained.

In the clse of $. ;. Acker vs. l.. w. Quinlan. involving the validity of the law passed by last egislature making z the payment of poll tax necessary to vote, Judg. Sloan declared the law constitutional this afternoon.
The Coconino sun., 1900-09-22

Jack Mcguire and Dave Barter aGe in from the Grand Canyon. where they have been doing development work in copper mines on Bright Angel creek.
 Miss Kitty O'Neill of Williams was a visitor to the Catholic fair this week. It was partly owing to Miss O'Neill's charming personality that the gold headed cane went to Williams.
 A. T. Firth. formerly manager of the Postal Telegraph station here, left last Sunday with his wife for Chicago. their future home. They have many warm friends here. who regret their departure.
 J. M Dennis, the enterprising lum- herman of Maine, is in town this week. Mr. Dennis has petitioned the authori- ties for school district at Maine, agreeing to build and furnish the schOolhouse if the prayer of the pet- tiOners is granted. This he hopes will be of benefit to his people and induce them to make permanent homes there.