The Portland daily press., 1882-11-17
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MAINE.
The Plaisted Estate.


Especial Despatch to the Press.l
BANGOR, Nov. 16,-Messrs. George Stetson
of Bangor and Il G.. Downes of Calais, as
signee of VIM. Plaisted g. Son, of the Lincoln
tannery, to-day declared the first dividend of
% per cent. 1t is thought that the creditors
will realize 40 per cent. of their claims The
Plaisted tanneries at Lincoln and Princeton
were bonght by Shaw Brothers for $25 900.
Complimentary Supper.
Especial Despatch to the Press]
LEWISTON, Nov. 16 Mount David Lodge,
No. g. X. p, of Lewiston, gave a compli-
mentary supper this evening at the Marston
House so twenty-five visiting Knights from
Gardiner Lodge, No. o.
Killed in a Mill.
[By Associated Press,l
Word has just reached this city that Henry
Dubey of Orono. at work at Cutler s. Eddy's
mill at Bradley, was killed by car used about
the mill.
LATER
The particulars of the fatal accident which
befel Henry Duboy, at Cutler & Eddvs mill
in Bradley, are as follows: The Frenchman
was punching laths and while crossing the
track to carry them to the piing places was
knocked down by the mill car. He was thrown
against the side of the building and badly cut
and bruised and had his jaw broken He sur
yived the accident only short time He was
about As years old and lived in Orono. He
leaves family.
Interesting to Maine Shipbuilders.
New York, Nov. 16.-The Congressional
committee on American shipping interests con-
tnued its session today.
The first witness wos HI. W. Rogers, of the
firm of Rogers, Sewall & Patten, of Bath
He said that having examined many vessels
built of cheaper woods in New Brunsw ick and
Nova Scotia, where he presumed they could
be constructed very cheaply, he unhesitatingly
stated that he had never examined one
which he could not duplicate with similar
workmanship and wood at as low a cost. He
concluded therefore that those who in this
country built of iron and were experts in that
branch ought to do the same, and he believed
they could when this government afforded the
opportunity to obtain their materials in equal
terms. Then there was undoubtedly small
margin OF profit under the present high cost of
tonnage in this country. He advocated the
repeal entirely oil the section of the revised
statutes which related to the discharge and
the payment of three months extra wages to
seamen in foreign port, and allowing ships
to employ seamen upon such terms and fer
such period OF time as they could mutually
agree upon. Mr. Rogers thought that all cor
sular fees, compulsory and all that clause of
section 4131 which required officers in all cases
to be citizens of the United States should be
abolished. He was in favor of establishing
bonded warehouses, but thought that the
present a ,nual tonnage dues of 80 cents should
be reduced to 10 cents per ton, payable on ev-
cry entrance from foreign port.
j. e. Burtt advocated a change in the
American shipping laws and the enactment of
other like the English shipping law.
Parker Whitmore submitted an act for the
relief and encouragement of the merchant ma
rine.
Capt G. G. Goss of Bath, Me-, spoke on the
grievances OF seamen. He suggested that ship
owners and shipmasters should not give sd-
vance notes.
John II. Kimball of Bath, Me-, spoke of the
necessity of improving the condition of the
ssamen.
E. d. Bigelow, Baltimore, spoke of the in
oNAuudA AidUlAitJ dDu 64pldlH6u Inc pres
ent law which makes every part owner of
vessel liable for ths whole of the debts against
such vessel He asked for law that should
only make him liable for his share. Mr.. Bige-
low explained the difference in the cost of
building vessels and said most serious uues-
tion was not ia the cost of building, but in the
line and trade in which that vessel is engaged.
Joseph e. Potts of the Philadelphia Mari
time Exchange, handed in report in which
the whole of the categorical question asked in
the circular of the committee were answered
in rotation. 1t was generally conceded thai
American shipping has many difficult 8 to
contend against. The cost of materials, labor,
manning the vessels and other expenses were
considered and radical changes advoc 4ted.
The report was signed by Henry D. Walsh,
Joseph D. Potts, Charles II. Cramp, Clement
A. Grscomb and Philip Fitzpatrick, of tie
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange. The COM
mittee adjourned until tomorrow.
Found Dead.
BDDEFoRD, Nov. 16.-Mr. Henry II. Hoop
er, an old resident of this city, was found dead
in bed at his residence, $50 Elm street, this
morning The deceased was we'll advanced in
years and short time since met with an acci-
dent, falling through hatchway in Newpe-
gins junk store, from the effects of which it is
supposed his sudde death is due
Shocking Accident at Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Nov. 16-Nathaniei F. Dam
reau, aged 81, employed in the shoe shop of
Smith, Pray & Co., Auburn, was caught by
the apron and drawn around the main shaft
this morning. 1t was several minutes before
the machinery, which is driven by a distant
engine could be stopped. Both feet were torn
off and his head crushed so that he lived but
few minutes Pieces of flesh were strewn
about the shop and machinery, making a
shocking sight
Horse, Carriage and Robe Stolen.
WELLS, Nov. 16-Mr. Henry D. Donnell's
| horse, carriage and lobes were stolen from his
stable in Wells Tuesday night, and Jar of
| butter was taken from his cellar at the same
| time. The theft was committed early in the
| evening as the loss was discovered before the
family had retired. 1t is believed to be the
work of tramp who was lately in Mr. Dom
nell's employ. The horse was recovered yes-
terday in Limerick.
Night before last horse, wagon and two
robes, valued about $3.50, were stolen from tn o
stable of Henry Dunnel at Wells The thief
then came through Kennebunk. where he ex-
changed the wagon and then drove to Lyman,
took John w. Taylcr's horse out of the stable
and turned Dunnell's horse loose He has so
far evaded the officers.
Bangor Items,
Part OF the Bangor capitalists interested in
the proposed woolen mill in Bangor visited to-
day the woolen mill now building at West
| Watervile.
The annual fair Of the Episcopal society
opened in City Hall this afternoon.
The department was called out this after
noont a.slight fire on Hancock street.
Condition of the Boston g. Maine.
Boston, Nov. 16-The financial exhibit nj