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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
chap. 40 OF the R. s., relating to the taking of
CLANS and shell fish.
HOERM


PETITIONS AND REMoNsTRANoEs PRESENTED
Against improving Sandy river in Oxford
county.
For relief to the Grand Trunk Railway Com
pany from taxation under the act of March
II, 1881.
For authority to Lewiston & Auburn Horse
railroad Company to issue bonds.
10 authorize the Improvement of dam across
Mill Creek in Cape Elizabeth
10 change time of holding September term
Oh the B. J. Court to the first Tuesday of Sep
tember of each year.
For change of law relating to capital punish
ment.
Against the incorporation of steam ferry be-
tween kittery Point and Portsmouth,
For increasing salary of clerk of courts of
Penobscot county.
Relating to the valuation of insured build
ings.
To allow licensed vessels and boats to take
herring with nets for bait.
Against the repeal of the lobster law relating
to cose-time.
For increase of penalty for violation OF law
In relation to tolling grain.
For close-time for trout and land-locked
salmon in Misery and Socalran rivers tribu-
taries to Moosehead Lake, commencing Sept.
10Th, instead ct Oct. 1st, of each year for five
years.
Against additional legislation to law now in
force relating to throwing wood refuse into the
Kennebec river.
ORDERS ADOPTED.
Orders of inquiry were passed relating to the
service OF legal process on corporations; that
so much of sec. 21, chap. 80, of r. S., be re-
peaied 50 lar as it relates to consumption of
food within the State.
REPORTS OF soMMrrTERs
Lsaye to withdraw on petition for repeal of
act OF incorporation of towns of Kingsbury; to
abolish the city council of Belfast.
Bills wsre reported to increase the salary of
the countyiattorney of Piscataquis to $3.50; to
create lien on wood; relating to the schools
in the city of Portland.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
An act to regulate the practice Of medicine
by examination and registration; an act to
amend section 2S, chapter 118 Of ths Revised
Statutes, in relation to assault; to amend sec
tion 107, chapter 225, public laws of 1880; to
amend chapter 1875, section Ia of public laws
relating to execution OF sentences in capital
cases.
PASSED TO BE xNSRoSED.
An act additional in reference to the Ram
ford Falls and Buckfeld Railroad company;
an act to amend an act to incorporate the Pas
sadumkeag Log Driving company; in favor of
the town OF Embden relating to retirement Of
town bonds issaed in aid of the Somerset rail-
road; to authorize the town of Bucksport to
retire or exchange its bonded Indebtedness,
and to issue new bonds for that purpose.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED
An act to incorporate the Gardiner Water
Co.;a act relating TO trials before magistrates;
an act to supply the people of Norway village
with water; an act to authorize the Eastern
Railway Co., 10 reduce its capital stock an act
to amend section 21, chapter 80, r. S., in re-
lation to record of deaths; an act to change
name of West Waterville savings bank; an act
to extend powers of town of Brunswick; an act
to authorize First Parish of Falmouth to con-
vey lands; an act to make valid doings OF town
of Concord; an act to make valid doings of
town Of Oldtown.
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CATTLE PERISHING.

Great Suffering i'm the West for Want OF
Food and WRter-The Loss from 33 TO
so Per Gent.
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, Jan. 29--The ground
has remained frozen and covered with snow a
longer period than it has for years before. In
consequence Of this, stock upon the ranges in
Indian Territory have suffered fearfully for
both food and water, and many stockmen are
driving their cattle to the State to be fed.
Where the stock is too far to drive the animals
will have to be left to their fate, or corn must
be hauled to them. The loss of Arkansas cat
tie will not be less than SO per cent, and near
~ 30 per cent in Texas. Even where ami
mails are fed every day and not sheltered, there
are losses. and shouldathe spring be open and
wet,t will chill and kill all thin ones left now.
At present writing there are four inches of
light snow on the ground, which is liable to
drift with high wind. During the sleet and
snowstorm OF January 10, the cattle orawled
on enc another in the bends of creeks and
against wire fences, pilling up like hogs, and
pushing the weaker animals into the frozen
streams, where they remain until they die.
Sheep were also buried in the snow drifts.
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EXTENSION ASK ED.
Farther Particulars Conserving GOss,
SAWYER IL Packard's FinancfaI Dinacul.
ties.
Special to the Press.)


BATH, Jan. 29.-The rumored failure of
GoSs, Sawyer & Packard and Goss & Sawyer,
shipbuilders, originated in the call afew days
ago, for meeting of the creditors at City Hall
on Feb. sth. The meeting ia merely to ask an
extension of time. Business men express CON
Hdencs in the ability Of the firm to meet every
obligation in full and the banks havs no hesi-
tation in renewing its notes. This firm is the
largest wooden ship building firm in the world,
aud ia connected with the New England Ship
building Company, which is in prosperous
condition, and asks no favors. Neither this
nor the Goss Marine Iron Works would be ma
terially affected BY failure OF Goss & Sawyer.
These last named own plenty of property more
than amply sufficient to meet all demands.
GTo the Associated Press)
BATH, Jan. 29.-The report that two Bath
shipbuilding firms have failed conveys wrong
impression. They ask an extension of time,
and for that purpose have called "a meeting of
the creditors. They expect to be able to pay
in full On examination it is found that their
liabilities are 100000, and Capt. Gcas esti-
mates their assets at 100000. 4 year ago
they sold their shipbuilding business to the
New England Shipbuilding Company, which
continnessthe business with ample capital, and
10 no way affected by the embarrassments of
the two frms.
1t is stated ia this city that the firm of Goss,
Sawyer & Packard ssnt circular to their
creditors, stating that the New England Ship
builders Association was not involved with
them. 1t is reported that the firms of Goss,
Packard & Sawyer and Co.'s & Sawyer had
built large number of steamers and sailing
vessels, and usually taken piece of each YES
sci in whole or part pay. Sometimes this plan
was profitable and sometimes it wasn't. The
firm built, it is reported, large number of
vessels for the Oregon Navigation Company,
and this was not profitable speculation. Last
year the New England Shipbuilding Associa-
tion was formed, and the members Of the
Goss, Sawyer & Packard frm are members of
this. The Shipbuilding Association, it is re-
ported, succeeds to the yards and works of the
other company, and not being involved will
carry out its contracts, including the b4lding
Of the State of Maine and Cumberland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
PHELAN'S CASE.
Ee Will Take Ks Enss Ceurf and Premis-
es Statement that will EIecsrify Peo-
ple.

NEw YORK, Jan 29.-At the Chambers street
haspitalit was aseertsined yesterday that Phe-
Ian was not as well as he has been for a NAM
ber of days. He declined to see any reporters,
but to the superintendent he said: "You may
say that have heard of the attack made upon
me by O'Donovan Rosa. My mind is now
fixed. / will go into court and prosecute my
assailants. My statements in court will per-
haps electrfy some people," When O'Dono.
van Rosa was seen, he said that he had signed
his name to the statement that Phelan was
traitor and informer and he was willing to
stand by it. He dared Phelan to take his case
into court, saying that If he did, he would
that ever lived. Regarding the explosions, he
refused to 50 ywhether or not he knew of them
in advance, but he did say that there were
more to come. Rosa has recently received
a number of letters in which the writers threat
en to shoot him on sight.
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Lieu.. Melville Wants to Go North.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 29.-Chief Engi-
neer Melville has issued an address to the
American public wherein he expresses his be-
lief that the time is now ripe for the making
of successful voyage to the north pole. The
Land, and he declares is to be an entirely safe
and feasible one. He asks some man to rise to
the occasion and supply the paltry sum needed
for the expedition. This sam he places at $50
600 If the ship is chartered. He has volunteers
for every position connected with the proposed
enterprise. For the details of the expedition
he refers the public to his recently published
book, and the letter concludes with She query;
"Who will be the patron2"
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The second annual
reunion of the alumni association of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity was held tonight.
the society Of the following colleges: Yale,
Bowdoin, Colby, Amherst, Brown, University
Of Alabama, College Of South Carolins,
Miami University Of Virginia, Kenyon, Dart
mouth, University of Michigan, Madison Uni.
Cornell, Chicago and Columbia. Among those
present were Senator Butler of South Caro-
lima and Representatives Herbert of Alabama,
Hurd OF Ohio, Pettibone of Tennessee, Milli-
ken OF Maine, and Graves Of Missouri. Let
ers OF regret were received from James G.
Blaine, Perry Belmont, Whitelaw Reid, VIM.
ID. Washburn, Wayne MaeVeagh, Stewart L.
Woodford and other members.
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MAINE.
"EHGMT TO SEVEN p
Meeting of the State Democratic Commit
tees. y. Brown Chosen Chairman.
Special to the Press. }

Special to the Press)
AUGUSTA, Jan. 29.-The Democratic State
Committee met this evening at Hotel North
for organization. Every county was represent
ed, and several prominent men in the party
were present, including Edmund Wilson, of
the National Committee. James r. Rswson,
Edward Gushing, Gov. Garcslor, Major Dick
ey and others of lesser note. Last evening, in
the skirmishing for chairman, Mr.. Oromwell's
friends claimed that his election was certain.
today, however, the tide of battle turned, and
when the committee met this evening Mr..
Cromwell took himself out of the way as
candidate in brief speech. The friends OF
Mr.. Frank B. Torrey of Bath then brought
him forward as o candidate against Mr.. S. S.
Brown of Waterville, who was Mr.. Cromwell's
competitor. A ballot being taken, resulted in
the choice of Mr.. Brown by vote of to 7.
One member did not vote. Mr.. s. w. Gould
OF Skowhegan was chosen secretary. The
committee is the same as that which was elect
ed last June, at the State Convention. They
adjourned subject to the call of the chairman.
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p,..a Goals Goals Per cent
FlAyeu. Won. Lost. Won. Loaf Wnn
NOTES.

AAlS1medas vs. j. d. Rs. at Augusta tonight.
AisslIsey VIII leave the Bljous on account Of hs
heaitn. he thinks polo playing does him no good.
Lhere was good attendance AZ both rinks Isst
niSos Lhere was no attraction at either place and
many went 70 enjoy whole evening of skating 1t
Al Inc Manchssters who play the Bilious next Mon
1ay nlgnt are the same ones who played the Ala
"1uss qua last spring. The seats will be reserved
s snss me Granite City polo team have withdrawn
from the Maine State Polo League
Inc Wright & Ditsons polo team in Aug1sta last
night defeated the Granite Citys at the CaDita rink
D 70 u Both clubs played on box wood rollers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
XLVIIIth Congress-2d Session
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.
In the Senate today Mr.. Pendleton presided.
MIR. Harrison from the committee on military af-
fairs, reported adversely the bill to facilitate pro-
motion throughout the army by retiring from ac-
tive service on their own application officers who
served in the war of the rebellion. 1t was placed
on the calendar
Mr. Sherman from the COMMITTEES on the library,
reported resolution approving the order of sxer-
cises proposed by the Washington monument COM
mission and charging the officers of the Senate with
the duty OF carrying such exercises into effect 1t
was agreed to.
At 6.2S p. m. the doors were re-opened and the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
In the House Mr.. DOrsheimer of New YoIk, on
the part of commissioners appointed to take charge
of the ceremonies attending the dedication of the
Washington monument reported the order of pro-
ceeding and it was adopted by the House
Mr.. Clay of Kentucky. introduced a con current
resolution which was objected to yesterday relating
to the assembling OF the two houses for the purpose
Of counting the electoral votes and it was agreed
to.
A joint resolution providing for admission of ar
Iicles from foreign countries for exhi-
bition at the Worlds Exposition of art, etc. of the
colored race to be held in Chicago in 1885, was re-
ferred to the committe of the whole.
Mr. Tucker of Virginia, from the committee on
m Inc
dry civil bill Items, appropriating $4,000 to pay
Hallett Kilbourne on account of a Judgment recov-
cred against j.. G. Thompson, paying Thompson
So, $50 and paying Shellabarger and Wilson $1,000
ted.
Mr.. Cox of New York reported bill authorizing
the superintendent of the census to continue work
on the tenth census,
The House then went into committee of the
whole. The next bill on the calendar was the bill
to carry into effect the treaty with Mexico but the
house declined to instruct the committee to consid
er this bill and then at o'clock the committee be-
gan consideration of the river and harbor appropra-
tion bill.
Of the items recommended by the Secretary of
War 140 had been rejected. The largest in tho
bill was for the improvement of the Mississippi rv
er for which $3.50 900 was given. Pending de-
bate the committee rose and the House adjourned.
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The River and EEarbor RiII.

Representative Boutelle has secured the in
sertion OF the following appropriations in the
river and harbor bill; Continuing improve
ment Of harbor at Bangor and Peuobscot river,
$4,000; continuing improvement of Lubec
channei, S12, 600; completing Improvement Of
Mooseabec Bar, $4,000; for survey for i'm
provement at the mouth Of Narragaugus
river; for survey for improvement at Big
Rapids St. John river
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Father aabin Dead.

SYCAMORE, ILL.,, Jan. 29.-Father Sabin died
here last night. He had been in public life
over half century. He had charge of the
church in this town for 53 years. was q mem
Der Of the House and Senate of Vermont, Sec
retary OF State of Vermont and member Of
Congress from that State. He was in his ed
year.
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ON THE ROLLRRs.
DEERINes vs, W. z. rs. ro.N1enr.

DEERINGs VS., W. Il. is. TONIGHT.
The Deerings will play the W. H. Is. league
game tonight ab the Bijou-not the Alamedas a.
announced by mistake yesterday. The Deeripps
have never been defeated by this club and have
won two victories from them.
VIZ. TBS, 5; d. R.'s,o.
The VIII. T.s of Lewiston defeated the J. d. RS
of Augusta in the Maine State League at Lewiston
last night oy three straight goals in seven minutes
THE RECORD.
The Following is the standing of the league clubs
to date.
p,.v.a w. Goals Goals Per cent
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TURBULENT STRIKERS.

Miners Fire Several Mines in the H ock-
ing Valley.
New YORK, Jan. ga special from Tole-
do, o., says the striking miners have fred sew
eral mines in the Hooking Valley. Intense
excitement prevails and conflict with the
troops is inevitable.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 29.-A special despatch
from New Straitsvills to the Times-Stsr SAYS
that the mine at Plummer Hill was fred this
morning and there is no hope of extipguishing
the fire. The mine is valued at 5000, ,000 The
bringing of additional guards here yesterday
is supposed to be the cause of this incendiarism
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 97 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME.
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
The indications for New England to-day are
talr and warmer weather, southwesterly winds,
generally shifting to southsrly, falling pre-
ceded in the eastern portion. by rising
barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 p. MI
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York County Court Matters.
kSraacia1 "a fha PronaA


SAcc, Jan. 29.-In the Supreme Judicial
Court the case OF State vs. CLARA M. Goodwin
OF Shapleigh, for the larceny of team from
B. F. Hamilton of Biddeford, was continued
this morning. and the case given to the jury at
IL O'Clock, who brought in a verdict of guilty,
and recommending the prisoner to the mercy
of the court.
The case of State We. Melvin Shepard, for
arson, wac opened, and respondent having no
counsel the court assigned Gee. f. Haley as
counsel. The government put fourteen wit
nesses upon the stand to prove the confession
and threats of the prisoner, and also the record
OF his plea of guilty in the lower court, as
well as proof of burning, and rested its case at
which stage the prisoner retracted his plea Of
not guilty snd plead guilty, aud was sentenced
by the court to five years at hard labor in the
State prison.
A jury was then empanelled in the case of
State vs.. William A. Gerrish of Lebanon, for
receiving stolen goods. After empannelling
the jury and opening the casa the court ad-
journed for supper at o'clock and came in
at 7.3O, when examination Of witnesses was
begun. VIM. Roach of Sanford, a vegetable
peddler, who it is claimed by the government
joined the gang of thieves which had been op-
Grating in that section of the county was called
but his examination was not completed at the
adjournment of the court at 9.2O O'Clock.
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ALASKA EXPEDITION.

Am Exploring Party Started from Port
land, Oregon.
PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 29.-An exploring
party left here today fer Alaska. The party
consists of Lieutenant Allen and Sergeant
Robinson, United States army, and Il. W.
go to the mouth of Copper river by steamer,
thence up Copper river on the ice, and when
the ice breaks up they will take boats and push
on TO the headwaters of the Yukon river which
they will follow down to st. Michaels. The
last year undertook to pursue, but failed. The
services of eight Indian guides will be secured
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
THE FLAMES.
Big Fire in tlse Oaice of Ghe Washing gton
Evening Star.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga fire in the Even
ing Star ofics this morning melted new press
worth $4,000, Quilted the press room and melt
ed considerable part Of the type of the estab-
lishment. The loss is estimated at $75 900.
is believed to be incendiary. The other papers
have offered the Star the use of their offices.
The Star ia wealthy paper, making 10000
year, and it at once proceeded to refurnsh its
office, which ia one of the best in the country.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30

BosToN, Jan. 29.-The annual encampment
of the Grand Army of the Republic of the de-
partment of Massachusetts began in Faneuil
Hall this evening, about SOC delegates being in
attendance. Commander Billings delived his
ANIMAL address and Assistant Adjatant Gem
eral Monroe submitted his annual report The
latter showed the number of comrades to be
1851, a gain of 1850, 1876 comrades have died
during the year. Department Inspector Cush-
ina's report stated the amount of money in
post funds to be $36,345; in the relief fund
$120 ,569; other property neld by posts $50, 900;
expended in charity during the year $35,795.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

HEARING will be had before the judiciary
IL Committe at their Committee Room, as fol-
the State Election from September to November;
on February 8, at p M, on bill to Establish a
State Board Of Health. G. e. kITTLEFIELD,
jan2s sntfebS
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AUGUSTA, Jan. 20.
The Executive Council gave a hearing this
forenoon to petitioners for pardon for James
McGouldrick Of Machias, who ia serving sen-
tence OF so days in jail for drunkenness and
disturbance. Representatives Drisko OF Ma
chias and Houston of Belfast sppeared in be-
half of MeGouldrick. Decision reserved.
Governor Robie was suddenly called to Port
land this morning by telegraph.
Fire in KallowelI.
Ito the Associated Press)
AUGUSTA, Jan. 29-Judge Emmons' man.
sion at Hallowell, occupied by Rev. H. V.
Emmons, was burned this morning. Loss
$4,000; insured in the Hartford for $1,000.
The valuable library was destroyed.
Visitors mt the State Prison.
THoMAsToN, Jan. 29.-The committee from
the State Legislature are visiting the prison.
A large party OF ladies came with the COM
mittse from Augusta.
Washington County Teachers Association
CALAIS, Jan. 29.-Yesterday's severe storm
caused 8 limited attendance at the first session
today of the Washington County Teachers
Convention. Mrs. Lowe Of Calais read a paper
en- "Aid that the public schools may give to
morals" and Mr.. Ashley st. Clair of Milltown
another on the subject of Inducements to
study" The discussion which followed the
reading OF both papers included State Superin.
tendent Luce, W. j. Corthell of the Gorham
Normal School, and City Supervisor Rounds.
A larger attendance is anticipated tomorrow.
The State Law and Order League.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 29-The Maine Law and
Order League continued in session this FORE
noon with an attendance of about forty. A
draft of constitution for subordinate leagues
was adopted. A resolve binding the league to
vots only for prohibitory men and candi-
dates for Congress creatsd sensation and af-
ter being pronounced political was tabled.
The executive committee was instructed to
issue an address to tho people in regard to the
proposed amendments to the liquor law. The
| same committee was authorized to put the
amendments in shape for presentation to the
| legislative committee on temperance.
The League concluded their session this af-
ternoen and evening, the time being given to
| speech-making chiefly. DR.. Warren. editor of
the Christian Mirror, Hon. T. r. Simenton of
the Senate spoke, and Rev. Mr.. Munson gave
an account of his work in Portland.
Maine Press Association.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 29.-The Maine Press Asso-
citation held its preliminary business meeting
in the Senate chamber OF the State House to-
night. An unusually large number was pre-
sent. The following officers were chosen for
| the coming year:
Pi esident-John M. Adams, Portland.
| Vice Presidents-Howard Owen, Augusta;
| S. T. Pickard, Portland; T. r. Simonton, Cam
| den.
Secretary-Joseph Wood, Bar Harbor.
Corresponding Secretary-W. o. Fuller, Jr.,
| RockIand.
Executive Committse-P. o. Vickery, Geo.
S. Rowell K. M. Dunbar.
The literary exercises occur tomorrow after
noon, and a reception and banquet in the eve
ming will be rendered the visitors by Angus
ia publishers.
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DIR. e. IL. REED.
Notice.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Augusta Jan. 10, 1885.
NOTICE is hereby given that the time for the re-
IN eepton of petitions for private and special leg
hlation has been limited by the Legislature to JAN
uefy 81, next.
NICHOLAS FESSEEDEN
jan16sn2w Clerk of House,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
BANGOR.

County Attorney Appleton has received an
other letter from Carmine Santore, the elder
OF the two Italian murderers. who were tried
at the last February term of court, and who
are to be hanged at Thomaston, April Sd. He
still stoutly asserts his innocence and says that
be lives in the hopes of receiving pardon.
He gives the reasons why Capone testified
against him, and says that be has received let
ters from the Indian government eaying that
they will abide in the decision of the court
BoWDoINHAM.
There was rather notable wedding at the
mayors office in New York, Tuesday. The
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-30
MASSACHUSETTS.
FeuI Play suspecsed.

8 Boston, Jan. 29.-Oapt. Heyer OF the large
three-masted schooner s. D. Williams is miss
ing. On Sunday evening in company with
friend he visited the Bangor House on Hano-
yer street. At This place he left his friend and
started to board his vessel at East Boston,
since which time he has not been seen. He
had about $500 on his person and foul play is
feared.