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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Death of Prominent Manufact-
. urer.

DOVER, N. H., Nov. 29.-George w. Tash,
one of the most prominent shoe manufactur-
ers in this part of New Hampshire, died to-
night, the result of an ap0plectic fit a few
hours previous. He was native Of New
Durham. He was a Democrat Of a pro-
nOunced type, being elected an alderman in
He was Democratic candidate for mayor
three times, was Past Master of Strafford
Lodge of Masons and Past Commander OF
st. Paul Commandery. At the time of his
death he was president of the Cocheco Saw
ings Bank and the Cocheco National Bank.
He leaves widow and one child. 1t is be-
lieved that the excitement attending the
strike in his shoe factory last week hast
encd his DEATH
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THE STATE.


The plant Of the Hallowell Cott N Manu-
featuring Company, on the kenn bee river
is TO be sold at auction on the 9th Decem-
Der.
Mr.. ID. II. Swan of Waterville. the well
known caterer, has leased hOte. Just TN
ished at Charlotte Harbor, Florida, by the
Florida Southern railroad and will manage
1t the coming winter.
On the 18th of October Samuel Foss, a
young man belonging in Augusta, while vis-
iting his sister, Mrs. l.. u. Smith of Rich
mond, was arrested by Officer knights on
party in Lewiston. The arrival of the com.
plainant resulted in the instant discharge Of
Foss. The father of the arrested youth has
now sued the officer for unlawful arrest and
$500. The case will doubtless be tried at the
February term Of the court in Kennebec
county.
PENoBscor COUNTY.
mysterious disease, thought to result
from poisoning, has taken off several Dexter
children. A little son Of Frank Gould was
the last victim.
A young son Of d. n. Simpson Of Dixmont
was taking down a gun the other day, when
it slipped from his hand and was discharged
part Of the contents striking him under the
arm, coming out at the shoulder, and max
ing an ugly wound
PIscArAQUIs COUNTY.
A week ago Thursday VIM. Tozier of Ply
mouth at work in the woods in BrOwnville
on the Schoodic stream drank heavily and
became crazy from the effect of rum. He
left the camp and wandered around in the
woods until Sunday morning when he was
found near Elder Brook. When found he
had no clothing except drawers and shirt.
He was barefooted. barehanded and bare
headed, and his feet were bleeding and In a
terrible condition.
sOMERsF-r COIrNTY
The Kennebec Framing Company Of Fair
field, have contract for large shoe factory
at North Abingdon. Mass.
A NOrridgewoek special to the Lewiston
journal says that as the noon freight was
coming in Saturday ii cOllided with the team
Of Mr.. L. Mcintyre, throwing the pung from
the track and throwing out the occupants
two children Of Mr.. Mcintyre. One Of the
children fell within foot Of the passing eaI
wheels, but they escaped injury.
IN GENERAL.
Another year the Maine Ice Exchange pro-
pose to appoint an agent who shall prosecute
where violations against the law forDiddinG
the throwing Of waste, sawdust, etc, into
the rivers are found.
The COngregationalisti In its last issue says
''Maine leads all the States In the fullness
and magnitude of its minutes of COEgrega-
tional churches. The number for 1886, lust
issued, is a volume of 2s8 pages, and contains
a history and index of the last decade, re-
ports and papers presented at the last gem
eral conference some account Of the princi-
pal educational interests and statistics from
each church. Maine people are not aecus-
toned TO do things by halves. The number
Of Congregational ministers in the State is
1S1; churches, 249; membership, 2l,4O5; a
gain OF 52l the benevolence Of the year was
S44,2l5; home expenses Of 1s9 churches,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
FROM NEW YORK.
Sued in the Supreme Court.

New YORK, Nov. 29.-Paul Williams, as
Phoenix Insurance Company has sued in the
Supreme Court to recover S919.98 from Capt.
Vim. Hayes, who was master of the brig
Emile L. Sheldon. The brig left Boothbay,
Me-, March goth and a few days later was
wrecked on Peaked Hill Bar near Cape Cod.
had insured one-sixteenth interest in the
vessel. 1t was paid. The company after
wards claimed that the vessel was lost
through the carelessness of the master and
called on him to refund the amount, Upon
his refusal the claim was assigned 10 Will
liams. Judge Vanbrult granted attachment
against the property of Capt. Hayes in this
Stata
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
payltt and the Queen.

MONTREAL, Nov. s9.-Tbe more respecta.
BILE portion of the Irish people here feel very
much annoyed at the toast Of ''The Queen
having been struck off the list at the dinner
Hall. This action was, it is said, taken out
of Difference to Davitt's feelings, but gen.
tleman- who was instrumental in getting
up the dinner says that Davitt made the re,
quest that the toast be omitted on account OF
government AS the politicians on both
sides are striving with all their might to
make political capital out of Davitt neither
side cared to make any objection to Davitt's
request. 1t was for this reason, too, that the
organizers of the dinner were so particular
in observing fast ON Friday that the dinner
only started after midnight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Am InterestIng LAW Case.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 29.-The United
States Circuit Court decided today a case
against the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, of interest to the public. A creditor
lows: IA. b. owes me $1,000; If grounds at
tach." The despatch was not delivered, and
subsequently similar despatch was sent by
another creditor to the same lawyer, and an
attachment was laid and the money paid,
a V cred9fnr " ou pay Snrn rn;on
and the court held the company liable for
the debt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
BLAINE AND EDMuNDs.
Senator Voorhees, Justifies Mr..
RIaine's Treatment OF the Vermont
SanatoF

NEW YORK, Nov. Ex-senator Voorhees,
Of Indiana, in an interview in the Philadel-
phia Press of today, fully justifes Mr.. Blaine
for his treatment of Senator Edmunds at ex-
President Arthur's funeral He thinks, in
view of Mr.. Edmunds's action toward Mr..
Blaine, that that gentleman treated him with
remarkable equanimity and consideration.
Senator Voorhees, vents his personal opinion
of Senator Edmunds in strong language and
concludes with an animadyersion upon pro-
miscuous introductions in general, which he
says is one Of the nuisances of American
social ana official life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30

Michael Dayitt addressed large audience
at Fall River, Mass. hast evening
Henry NJ. Stanley was given reception in
New York last night. About 1000 people
were present.
Mrs. Joseph Martin was burned to death
by the upsetting of a lamp at Maryville,
X l., Saturday evening
James y. Billings, reporter on the News,
published at Bridgeport, Conn, was caned
yesterday morning by Charles Foster F0s-
ter made the attack on account or personal
article published by Billings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Trial by Jury.
THE DOMINION.

- MADRID. Nov -29-In the Chamber Of
| Deputies today the government prevented
bill providing for trial by jury
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Arrested for Murder.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 29.-Five arrests
have been made for completely in the murder
of the Poe family in Knox county, Ky.
There is no longer any doubt that the eight
persons were murdered. b. N. Mitchell,
brother of Mrs. Poe, admits this and says
the perpetrators will soon be arrested The
husband is insane and not capable Of attend
ing to the matter himself, but the people of
Knox county have taken the affair in hand
and are vigorously investigating every clue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
from Cermany.

BERLIN, Nov. 29-Emperor William, in
receiving today the president and vice presi-
dents of the Reichstag, referred to the work
now before the members as of first import
ance to the empire. He hoped the military
bill would be passed willingly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
After the RascaIs.

TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 29.-The Republi-
can State committee to-day offered 2 reward
of $1,000 for the arrest and the conviction Of
those implicated in what they allege to have
been ballot fixing in the third assembly dis
trict of Camden county. The Democrats
claim the frauds, If any were committed,
were by Republicans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
San, Innes, Good Work.

OMAHA, Neb.. Nov. 29.--Sam Jones closed
here today three weeks campaign IN Oma-
ha. At his last meeting he raised SSl 600 Tor
aY. M. c. A. building. He left tonight Tor
his home in Georgia to take rest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
LOST IN THE WOODS.
Hard Experience Of Eight Men at
Moosehead.

GREENvILLE, Nov. 29.-Eight men started
fol Connor's camp Saturday afternoon.
They lost their way and were out nearly all
night. Four Of them had their feet badly
frozen. One of the men, named c. w.
Chase, who belongs in Fairfield, is in ter
rible condition. He will be brought to
Greenville today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 29.-Sinee last
August Mrs. Garfield. wife Of the late Pres
ident has been greatly annoyed at her conn
ny yaIIa home IN Mentor by tne receipt Of letters
S. A. Bodde. Sometime since a man went
to the house, cody walked into the hall,ya !
and inquired for Mrs. Garfield or her danph,
ter Nellie. A servant asked him his name
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
The pover Labor trouble.

DOVER, N. H., Nov. 2s.-It is reported
that George w. Tash win not give his heel
and beating machines instead The shop is
almost shut down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
The Fisheries Dispute.

AT the British foreign Office doubts are en-
be in position to announce in his coming
message solution of the fisheries dispute
No progress is being made toward a settle
ment. Lord Iddlesleigh Is absorbed In the
Eastern question and completely relegated
United States. The attitude of the Domin-
ion government is not favorable to settle
ment. The extradition treaty has been def
nitely settled upon the exact terms of the
convention drafted by Minister Phelps and
Lord Roseberry. Reports that amendments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
condemnIng opera company Ballet.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29.-The Evangelical AL
lance passed resolutions this morning cen
demning the American Opera Company
ballet The first resolution says I'VE
earnestly counsel Christian people to refrain
from patronizing such amusements to pre-
sent spectacular representations of sensual
ity or are manifestly immoral in their in
fluence and destructive of spiritual light.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Held in $50 .ooo Rail.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-Ex-P President
Herbst, and Cashier Henry Seitz, officers of
the First National Bank of Glen Rock, York
this afternoon by United States Commission
or Edmunds to answer to charge of en-
bezzling $4,000 Of the banks money.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
slauehterlne Cattle.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29-The work Of slaugh-
tering distillery house cows TO prevent the
spread of the cattle disease was begun yes
terday, when 173 head were killed. Last
night 120 more were sent to the slaughter
house, and $50 will be taken there today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Death of MRS. sarah 3. sm,tn.

DOVER, N. H., Nov. 29.-Mrs. Sarah b.
Smith, first matron in the Perkins Institu-
ton for the Blind, in Boston, died here this
morning, aged sc. years 6months. She was
the daughter Of Capt, Joseph Brown of
early part of the present century. She had
three sons, all prominent men in their time,
but now dead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Rioters CO Free.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 20.-In the case
of Carl Misselfeldt, John Runge and August
Gubz, the Milwaukee Garden rioters, Judge
Sloan this morning suspended sentence. The
prisoners were Immediately released.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day (sundays excepted) b the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CoMPAI a
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. MA<SC
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
The Advance In Wheat.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The advance in wheat
here this morning is largely attributed to the
big fire at Duluth, Saturday, which burned
up two big elevators and 10000 bushels of
txrhaaf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
A New ocean Gable.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 29.-New Zealand
adyiees state that a company has been form,
ed to construct Pacific cable ana TO 5Htenu nl
from Vancouver City via South Pacific
Islands to Brisbane
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
An EmphatIc Denial,

OTTAWA, Nov, 29.-An emphatic denial is
given by the government to the sta tement
to be despatch from this city to the effect
that the Canadian minister Of fisheries sent
a proposition to the Canadian secretary in
England that commission of five be ap-
polteI " h W itd sr on 'ns sn,,,
the United States and the fifth from France,
on the basis of the treaty of 1854 The dis
patch is pronounced pure invention.
Schooner Moro Castle to be Re-
leased.
HALIFAX, Nov 29.--The schooner Moro
Castle will be released tomorrow upon pay
ment by the owners of $780, compromise
having been effected upon that basis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Wales Wants Home Rule.

IA committee of Welsh Liberal members of
Parliament has been formed with Mr., Rich
ards, president, whose ann is practically to
obtain home rule for Wales, Leading planks
of the platform are disestablishment and
disendowment of church, land reforms and
free education
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30

DUBLIN. Nov. 29.-Flfty prisoners charged
Kerry and Clare arrived today at Cork, es-
corted by large force of police. They will
be tried at Munster Assizes Upon their ar
rival at the railway station in Cork the al
legged "MOonlighters" received an ovation
from great crowd assembled there. Com
moner. .O'Connor called for cheers for the
prisoners and they were given with a will.
Commoner Redmand. speaking in Dublin to
night, said that il one hair: of Dillon's or
0'Brien's head was injured, the Irish peo-
pie would know how to avenge themselves
for the outrage
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Nine Boys sentenced to Death.

SYDNEY, n. 5. W., Nov. 29.--Nine youths
have been sentenced TO death here for com
mitting an outrage on 16 year old servant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30

American Mail stolen.

were no English letters among those stolen
from the Ostend express, On Saturday.
There were 142 registered letters stolen,
which were enclosed in the mail from Amer
lea for Russia via London.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Scotch Home Rulers.

Scotch home rulers will hold conference
and mass demonstration at Edinburg, Jan.
18th. Their platform urges that national
legislatures be granted to respective nation
alities of the United Kingdom, each legisla-
ture to control all local affairs with executive
responsibility to national electors.
The Times Advice on Irish Troubles.
The Times says: The anti-rent campaign
in Ireland has been too long allowed head
way. Government will not be able to defeat
it merely by disarming its astute authors and
violent advocates, but they can ensure victo-
ry over the movement by steadily carrying
ont the decrees of thp courts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
ACCIDENT TO STR. PENoBscor.
The Boat Strikes on Otter Island and
Is Badly Disabled.
The Passengers and Crew All Safely
Landed.

BANGOR, Nov. 30-A message to the Wing,
received at l.25 o'clock a. m, says that the
steamer Penobscot, from Bangor for Boston,
struck on Otter Island, but got off and was
beached ON the flats at Rockland The pas
sengers were landed and will 60 through by
rail. The freight will be discharged and put
on the next boat. A tug with steam pump
has been sent from here to assist the dis
abled steamer.
Another Account.
RoCKLAND. Nov. 30.-Steamer Penobscot
had to return on account of rough.weather
and in turning sheared and struck the point
of Otter Island, at very low tide. The steam
er is safe on the flats at Rockland, leaking
badly. The freight and passengers are safe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Possibility That Some of the SUI
preme Court Judges VIII Retire.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Nicholas NJ. Bell,
superintendent of foreign mails, has receiv-
ed numerical list of mail robberies, and the
following is the New England list and num-
Der of packages lost:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Labor Candidate for Mayor of Bos-
MRS. garfield ANNOYED by a.or.nL

BosToN, Nov. 99.-Geo. o. Mcneil win
stand as Labor Candidate for mayor Of Bos-
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Lumbernen TakIng to the Woods.

BELGRADE, Nov. 29.-J. l.. Heath, Esq,
prominent citizen of Belgrade, died of pneu-
monia, Sunday morning, aged about 70 years
Mr.. Heath formerly resided in Augusta, and
was for number of years city marshal Of
Augusta. He was leading Methodist and
a prominent temperance advocate. The
funeral will occur Wednesday at 10 a. m.
From Bar harbor.
BAR HARBoR, Nov. 29.-Papers are in
circulation for subscriptions to the stock Of a
new newspaper, to be issued at once. The
stock of the new water company is nearly
all subscribed for.
New Postmaster Appointed.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-James L. Col
cord has been commissioned postmaster at
East Belmont.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
FIRE RECORD.
Buggy and cutter Works Burned.

LAPoRTE. Ind, Nov 29.-The LOOMS
buggy and cutter body works burned las
night loss $4,000.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
"A REWARD
or
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS 5!

VIII De paid by the State of Maine to the person or
persons VINO shall arrest, return and deliver into
CUSTODY, calvin L. Graves and James M. McFar-
l lana OF the town of Hancock, who are charged
WIN the murder of Lyman o. Hill, of East Ma
cnlas ana CHARLES Niles OF Wesley, on the eighth
day of November A d. 1886, I'M the County of
washington, who are now at large as fugitlyes
FREDERICK ROBBIE, Governor.
hoflS Snd2W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
The President Very Busy.

The President was compelled to omit his
usual afternoon reception t,day in order to
devote his attention entirely to his message,
and other matters to be submitted to Con-
QrpSS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Cholera in the ServIan Army.
More Excitement in Ireland.

During the past week there has been 80
cases of cholera and 10 deaths from the dis
ease in the infantry barracks at Belgrade.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
q Failure,

Commercial street, who recently failed, to-
day offered his creditors % cents on a dollar,
but no action was taken and committee of
investigation was appointed. His liabilities
are $4S.1SS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
In the French peputIes.

PARIS. Nov. 29.-In the debate in the
Chamber of Deputies today, on the Tonquin
credit, Prime Minister De Freyeinct ap-
pealed to the patriotism of the members, ask
ing them to give unanimous vote in order
to show foreigners that the French settle
ment in Tonquin had solid foundation.
Total credit was voted 27S against 249. The
Tunis credit was also passed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
the Inter-state commerce aim.

Four of the conferees on the Reagan and
Cullom and Harris and Representatives Rea-
gan and Weaver. appeared at the Capital to-
day but not altogether, and their conference
rac nut off fill fomarrow MON
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-11-30
Gladstone Declines to Speak.

Gladstone declines every request to speak
until parliament reassembles He has sent
letters te several Of his late colleagues stat
ing his programme for the coming session.
He approves an immediate challenge to the
government 70 % state . It's IRISH 1.p policy IN the
poets that the Unionsts will maintain their
adhesion to the government, aftcrward he
will assist in an effective settlement Of the
procedure question
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Mean daily bar. POS 92s Maximum ther. 5O2
Mean daily ther.. 41.6 Minimum ther...31.4
Mean dailyd'w pit. 3S.1 Maxwell. wind..24S
Mean daily hum..S7.3 Total precip.......01
.3.00P. NJ.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Nov. 20, 1883, 1000 p. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
A. oil ct
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The following was recovered:

Norwich, Conn. ........... .................. SAG
Referring to the statement cabled from
Brussels that the Belgian government under
the existing treaties, is responsible to this
government for these lost packages, Super
intendent Bell said that for want Of congress
not subscribed to that provision of the trea-
ty which provides for the indemnifcation of
the owners for the loss of registered matter,
and as the provisions of the treaty are recip-
rocal in their operation, they bind only
those governments which have become par
ties to them. Superintendent Bell also stat
ed that the statements in dispatches pur-
porting to give the aggregate value of the
lost packages were merest guess work, as no
one could know the value of the packages
but the sender
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FROM WASHINGTON.

The Bids Accepted for Some of the
e., New cruisers.
Presis ''eveIand Busy Preparing
His =, sage to Congress,
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 80.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are light rains and
cooler.
The indications for New England are light
rains, cooler, westerly winds becoming vari-
able.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND. Me. NnY % 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-28
To War Icr In.

We have received line of Gray Wool Ice
Blankets. which we have marked exception
ally low. and call your attention thereto
Gray Wool Ice Blankets (single), &c., CSC,
75c. and 81 each.
Gray Wool Ice Blankets (double), S1.25,
1.35. 81. so and 81 per pair.
Each number of the above Is a bargain.
While speaking Of Blankets we desire to men,
tlon our excellent stock for summer, being cot
ton and wool, light, strong and serviceable,
which we have marked follows:
1O4 White Summer Blankets, 1926.
la White Summer Blankets, S425
12-4 White Summer Blankets. $500.
These being on the third floor will no doubt
increase the number of elevator passengers
The higher up you go, and the more trouble
you take, the better bargains you secure.
WOODWARD ~ TnT1ROp