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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-16
ENLivENINc THE DEBATE.
Mr.. HIscock Explains the Election In
the Empire State,

WASHINGTON, Jau. 15.-The Senate at
1920 resumed consideration Of the tariff bill,
the pending question being on Mr.. Vests
amendment to strike from the free list 'attar
Of roses" and TO substitute salt"
Mr.. Vest reopened the discussion, and
quoted speech made by Mr.. Hale In the
House Of Representatives. in 1871, in favor Of
a bill introduced by himself to put salt on
the free list, when Mr.. Hale declared that
there should be no tax on salt. and that the
Onondaga salt monopoly was as great
monopoly as had ever been granted by the
Tudors in England.
The bill, Mr.. Vest said. was passed by the
House under a suspension of the rules, lat
to AZ, and among those voting yea were
Messrs. Dawes, Garfield, Hale, Hawley and
Hoar. so that these gentlemen were then (ac-
cording to the views of Mr.. Hiscock yester-
day. in the ''idiotic" part of the community.
Mr., Frye-They have grown wiser with
time.
Mr.. Hiscock replied to Mr.. Vest. Referring
to the speeches and votes Of the Republicans
in the past in favor of free salt, he said, moth
ing so completely Illustrated the progress
made than the fact that IL or IA years had
changed the minds and judgment Of those
SCutiCufcu un tub QutctlOus w utH tuty
spoke and voted, the industry was limited 70
two congressional districts. Now 1t extends
as far West as California. The result Of
keeping salt on the dutiable list had been to
reduce the price even to point never before
view Of that fact, the Republicans were now
unanimously in favor OF maintaining the pro-
lection afforded by the present law.
The discussion then drifted to the question
Of the effect Of the tariff upon wages and
was participated In by Messrs. Dawes, Aid
In the course Of discussion, the results of
the election in New York came up and Mr.
Butler reminded Mr.. Hi scock that although
the result @ was against Cleveland. 1t was In
"Yes," said Mr.. Hiscock, "whereyer rum
was on the banner Democracy was success
full"
"Had Romanism nothing to do with It,"
Mr.. Butler asked, 'or rebellion?"
"Hill." said Mr.. Hiscock, under the ban
ner Of rum, carried the state, and Harrison,
under the banner of protection, carried It,"
"Did not Gov. Hill endorse the Mills bill"
Mr.. Butler asked.
"Gov. Hill," Mr.. Hiscoek replied, sis to
confine himself to he question of license,
high license, low license, or no license"
Mr.. Butler--"Did not the Chicago conven-
tion endorse free whiskey?"
Mr.. Hiscock-"It did not. l ask the Sena-
tor from South Carolina II he Is not quite
ready to repeal the internal revenue tax on
whiskey, whether protection goes or not?"
Mr.. Butler-"I would retain the tax on
whiskey."
Mr.. Hiscock-"Then you do not endorse
the Mills bill?"
Mr.. Butler--"The Mills bill does not pro-
pose free whiskey."
Mr.. Hiscock-"The Mills bill contains a
provision which practically allows the free
distillation Of whiskey."
After i've and half hours discussion the
bill was laid aside without vote ON the
pending amendment, and the Senate ad-
journed.
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Senators Elected.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Mander-
son, this afternoon. received telegram an
nouncing his reelection by the Nebraska
legislature, 104 to 20.
LANSING, Mich, Jan. 15.-Jame Mcmillan
of Detroit, was elected United States Sena
tor to-day to succeed Thomas W. Palmer.
The official announcement will be made to-
morrow. Congressman M. B. Ford of Grand
Rapids, received the Democratic vote.
RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 15.-Sen ator Ran
son was reelected on the second ballot to
day.
DENVER, Col, Jan. BE. @. Wolcott was
elected Senator tonight to succeed Senator
Bowen.
Boston, Jan. 15.-The Massachusetts, leg
jslature this afternoon, reelected George +.
Hoar United States Senator.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 15.-Anthony Higgins
OF Wilmington, was nominated for United
States Senator on the 43d ballot in the Re-
publican legislative caucus at $3.50 this morn
ing. The vote stood Higgins 8, Massey 6.
one member having left the room. Both
Houses Of the legislature voted for Senator
at noon. The combined vote stood Higgins
16, Walcott 8, Robinson 8.
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THE LARGEST FoUR-MAsTER.
Schooner Tecumseh Launched at
the New England Yard, Bath.

BATH, Jan. 15.-Tuesday morning the
largest four-masted schooner ever construct
ed was launched from the New England
Company's yard In Bath. That vessel was
the Tecumseh, owned by J. M. Phillips and
others Of Taunton, and designed for the
coast trade, She has two full decks, the up
per one running flush with the waterway,
without quarter or forecastle. A novelty In
her rig Is the use Of turn-buekles In her
standing rigging to enable the sailors to
keep the shrouds taut without all the work
necessitated by the ordinary method Of set
ting up the lanyards. Il is departure
which causes many old sea dogs to shake
their heads. but the owners are confident as
to the results. The cabin Is yery large. fn-
ished In ash, cherry, walnut and gilt, with
Bruss els carpets and handsome plush furni-
ture. She was towed directly to Portland.
having had her clearanees before leaving
the ways, and will load spruce lumber there
for Buenos Ayres.
A. Sewall q Co., have begun work on an.
other schooner to mate the Douglass Dear
born, which was launched week AGO. she
Is about 1000 tons.
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There have been 2007 admitted since the
organization, 265 deceased. and $50 dropped.
The report Of N. g. Cummings. treas
urer, showed the invested funds on January
l, 1889, to be S11,7l7.76.
The following amendments were adopted:
To open the field Of the association to men,
oership Of the State; to fix the time for the
association to pay the benefit TO the family
OF the deceased member to 60 days. instead
oil 50' toallow members who have lost their
membership by non-payment Of assessments
to be re-instated whose age Is under IS years.
The other amendments which were pre-
sented at the special meetings held In No
vember and December were indefinitely post
poned.
The following officers were elected for tha
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MRS. Lydia stevens.

Intelligence has been received Of the death
Of Mrs. Lydia Stevens. on the Sth Of Janua-
ry, at her home in Clay Springs, Florida.
Mrs. Stevens was the daughter of Captain
William Crabtree, one Of Portland's ship
masters In the early part of this century. and
the widow Of the late Rev. Joseph b. Stew
ems. once pastor Of the Second Congregation
al church in Falmouth. Mrs. Stevens was a
lady, kind and sympathetic to all those
about her and many In this city and vicini-
ty will hear Of her death with sincere regret.
Mrs. Stevens. since the death Of her husband.
has resided with her children, four of whom,
three sons and one daughter, survive her,
She also leaves an only sister. Mrs. G. S. ID.
Grimm of this city.
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A DAYS DOINGS IN WASHINGTON.
The President on Affairs In the
Samoan Islands.
Some Spicy Talk In the Course of the
Senate Debate.
Claims Of the Territories Come Be-
fore the Representatives.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The President TO-
day transmitted to both Houses Of Congress
a report from the Secretary Of State with
later correspondence, December 2l, 1888, ex-
hibiting the progress Of disturbances In
Samoa up to the present date. In his mes
sage the President says the information has
relation to the preservation of American
interests and the protection Of American
citizens and their property In distant locali-
ties under an unsuitable and unsatisfactory
government. He has exercised such powers
as seem within executive control and which
appear to accord with our national policy
and condition to restore tranquility and Sc
cure the safety of our citizens through nego-
tiation and agreement with Great Britain
and Germany, which with our own govern
ment constitute the treaty power interested
has been made to define more
clearly the part those powers
shall assume in the government Of
that country, while Its autonomy has been
insisted upon. These negotiations were
once interrupted by such action on the part
Of the German government as appeared in
consistent with their further continuance.
Germany, however, still asserts, as from the
first, that she has no desire or intention to
overturn the native Samoan government, or
ignore our treaty rights, and she still invites
our government to join her in restoring
peace and quiet. But thus far her PROPOSE
tions seem to lead to such preponderance
of German power In Samoa as was never
contemplated by us, and Is inconsistent with
every prior agreement, or understanding,
while her recent conduct as between the ma
tive warning factions gives rise to suspi-
cion that she Is not content with neutral
position.
The President says: II have insisted that
the independence Of Samoa should be scru-
pul.usly preserved according to the treaty
made with Samoa by the powers named, and
have protested against every act apparently
tending in an opposite direction, and during
the existence Of internal disturbances one
or more vessels Of war have been kept in
Samoan waters to protect American citizens
and property The recent collision has rem
dered the situation so critical that the war
ship Trenton was ordered to join the Nypsic,
already at Samoa. The attention Of Con-
gress Is especially called to the Instructions
given Admiral Kimberly, and the letter Of
the Secretary Of State to the German Minis
ter
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Workroom.

A few friends contributed sum of money
to relieve the pressing wants Of our sewing
money through December. and by this means
the managers Of the room were enabled to
delay the opening Of the room, and also to
put of their usual call upon the public for
assistance. Since the beginning Of the year
twenty women have come In for the weekly
supply Of sewing, and to meet this demand the
managers must rely upon their old friends,
who have generously aided in thepast, for
material and money. The mild weather
we all are enjoying makes the little heap Of
coal spend well; but the poor man misses
the long jobs in clearing the streets and horse
railroad and the shovelling Of private door
yards, where he often gets a good bite for
dinner or a jacket for Johnny both Of which
counts In his seanty earnings. Cotton cloth,
gingham and prints are especially useful
All contributions to be sent TO room Is, City
Building. Next month the ladies' win have
large number of garments for sale.
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DANCER IN PANAMA.
A shaky State of Affairs Prevailing
on the Isthmus.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. ia private
letter received in this city from R. w. Ber-
gins. assistant master of transportation of
the Panama railroad at Aspinwall, says:
Things are getting pretty shaky. and trou-
BILE is expected as soon as the work on the
canal closes down. Some three or four
thousand men have been thrown out of en-
ployment already by the stoppage of work
by some Of the contractors on account of
high water. When the complete cessation
of work takes place some 10000 men will be
out of employment, and it is hard to say
what may take place. For the present we
have two United States men-of-war at Pana-
ma and one French man-of-war. II the
canal company can manage to pull through
the present crisis all will be we'll, but if work
is stopped only for short time we may ex-
pect some exciting results.
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Maximum ther $50 Total prcip., o
Minimum ther. ....l5.7
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the cRANcERs.
County Deputies Appointed at Last
Nights Meeting at Augusta.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, Jan. 15.-The executive COM
mlttee of the Maine State Grange met this
evening and Worthy Master Robbie appointed
the following county deputies:
Androscoggin-y. L. Martin Of Danville and z.
A. Gilbert OF No. Green.
Aroostook-J. w. Ambrose Of Coral and c.
Hayford of Maysville Centre.
Cumberland-M. r. Hunnewellof Scarboro, j.
r. Hammond OF Gloucester, w. w. Andrews, (P.
Franklin J. o. Kyes of Wilton and E. A. Dyer
OF New Sharon.
Hancock-Helen A. Cousins Of LamoIne and A.
L. Smith Of Bucksport.
Kennebec-J. II. Moore Of Winthrop, Mrs
john Scott OF Randolph.
Knox-Geo. s. Pendleton OF North Warren.
Lincoln-Geo. Walter Of North Waldoboro.
Oxf0fd--B. Walker McKeen OF West Fryeburg,
II. K. Chase Of South Paris and Alden Chase Of
Penobscot-L. W. Jose Of Dexter, Hiram Stew
ems Of Carroll and Mrs. s. II. Higgins of East Or
rington.
Plscataquis-Thomas Daggett of Foxcropt, Jo-
seph Smith Of East Dover
Sagdahac-T: IL. Sprague Of Bowdoinham, Jo-
seph White Of Bath.
Somerset-S. M. Emerson of Skowhegan
Waldo-M. b. Hunt Of Belmont Geo. w. Ritch-
lie Of West Winterport.
Washington-Thomas Robinson Of Pembroke,
and George Allan Of West Pembroke.
., York-Emma r. Philipot Of Hancock and Seth
Sinnott OF Saco. 4
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HEAVY FAILURE IN AusuRN.
Assignment Of Smith q Pray, shoe
Manufacturers. m
Especial to the Press.l


LEWISTON, Jan. 15.-This afternoon the
announcement was made of the heaviest
failure that has occurred in this vicinity
since that Of Miller & Randall Of Auburn,
several years ago; and when, 1t will be re-
membered, Mr.. Rand, Of that firm, ended
his life by hanging. Smith & Pray, one of
the leading boot and shoe manufacturing
firms Of Auburn. employing more than 100
hands, have assigned for the benefit Of their
creditors, over 100 in number, to George G.
Wing. 1t Is rumored that their liabilities
are in the neighborhood Of S70,O00 but of
this, at present, nothing definite can be stat
ed. The firm attribute this financial crash
to repeated and continuous losses, and unfa-
yorable effect upon trade In that section late
ly infected by the yellow fever As soon as
an accurate account Of their stock, bills and
notes receivable, and Of their liabilities, can
be taken, q meeting Of their creditors will
be called In Boston, and full statement of
their business submitted. The great bulk Of
the creditors belong In Massachusetts and
Maine. The local Indebtedness Is heavy. 1t
Is an unexpected blow to both members of
the firm, and they have the entire sympathy
of the community. The prevailing senti-
ment is that an amicable settlement may be
made whereby an insolvency petition may
be rendered unnecessary.
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A HARD WINTER.
Piscataquis Lumbermen Coming
Out Of the Woods.
Especial to the Press !

AUGUSTA, Jan. 15.-Hon. Lambert Sands
OF Sebec, one of the Presidential electors,
comes from the centre Of the numbering re-
gion. In conversation with the PRESS cor
respondent he said today: ''The present
open winter will infict thousands Of dollars
worth Of damage on the lumbermen Of
Maine. There are hundreds Of men employ
ed in the Piscataquis region. Previous to
these rains they could do something, but
since they have done very little. Some of
them have come out, men, teams and ali.
Others are SO far north that they cannot get
out we'll and their teams are in the woods
eating their heads off. The misfortune to
the lumbermen affects all branches Of busi-
ness, resulting in general dullness. Every
one in our region is therefore impatient OF
the beautiful weather which so pleases the
people hereabouts"
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o'sRIEN BEFORE the COMMITS
SION.
The ParneiiItes Trying, He SAYS, to
Reach Something Definite.

LONDON, Jan. 15.-The Parnell commits
sion resumed its sittings today. Sir Charles
Russell, counsel for the ParnelIites. applied
for an order against the Worcester Times for
certain comments made upon the commits
sion. The court said it would decide the an
plication later.
Mr.. William O'Brien appeared before the
commission under citation. He stated that
he accepted the responsibility for the article
in United Ireland for which he was sum-
moned, but denied that ne intended any dis
that the judges were not doing their d,ity.
Mr. O'Brien said he did not assume to
question their loIdships rulings but urged
scandalous evidence that was being given
before be, the commission. Continuing. he said
made against us. Month after month we are
incurring frightful, expense and vet the
Times has not touched the one allegation
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Mr.. John Paine. Of the firm Of Paine
Brothers. Of PASSPORT, very prominent man
In that place, and much interested In ship
building. was passing up High street. last
evening. and whed in front Of mrs. II. l.
Robinson's, was taken III and rang the bell
When the bell was answered he asked per-
mission to step inside few minutes TO re-
cover himself. but upon entering the hall.
threw up both hands, exclaimed City
Hotel" and fell dead. DIR. Getehell was
called and also Coroner Gould. The doctor
pronounced ii case Of apOplexy and the
coroner considered an Inquest unnecessary.
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THE FUTURE STATES.
claims Of the Territories Presented
In the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-In the House, to-
day, Mr.. Springer called up as the special
order the Senate bill for the admission Of
South Dakota and the organization Of the
Territory Of North Dakota. The bill having
been read in full, Mr.. Springer took the
floor in explanation of the measure and in
advocacy Of the substitute (the omnibus
bilD which he proposed to offer at the proper
time. He promised his remarks with a state
ment that be would endeavor so secure
vote to-day and sketched briefly the action
Of the Constitutional Convention in Dakota
In September. 1885.
Mr.. Cox of New York was In favor Of the
omnibus bill with certain amendments.
Mr.. Clifford of Dakota defended the work
of the constitutional convention. The peo-
pie, he said, wanted no further vote upon di-
vision.
Mr.. Tooie Of Montana advocated the ad-
mission Of his territory. He said that the
Garfield and Cleveland administrations
failed to redeem their promises to relieve
the territories of carpet-bag rule. Montana
was entitled to statehood four years ago.
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Hon. William H. Clifford delivered very
interesting and instructive lecture before the
students Of the Portland Business College
yesterday afternoon. 1t embraced a clear
and simple explanation of the more usual
kind Of contracts that business men engage
In and statement Of the obligations and
liabilities Of parties under them. The lee
ture was divided into clear heads and calcu-
lated to enable the students to remember
what was said
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THE STATE;
KESSEBEc COUNTY

KENNEBEC COUNTY.
J. Z, Wade planted peas In his garden at
Augusta last week
The last issue Of the Sanitary Inspector is
out and Is most interesting and valuable is
sue The following Is fist Of contents :
ers' Bedrooms, Accidental Anthrax Inocula-
ton, Usefulness Of Preventive Work
Against Diphtheria In Berlin. How to Take
Bath. Disinfecting Establishments In Ger
many, Squalor and Inebriety, Mr.. Chad
wick's Confession. Ubiquitous, Preventable
supplement which accompanies this number
contains most valuable article on conta-
gious diseases and contagion.
The petition for the enactment OF law
prohibiting the use Of weirs In the capture
OF salmon In the Kennebec and the fndls-
criminate netting Of shad and alewives Is re-
ceiving large number Of signatures In Au-
gusta and the towns along the river.
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COL. cuPTILL AHEAD.
Action by the Council Respecting the
State Pension Agent.
Especial toi the Press.l

AUGUSTA, Jan. 15.-The State Pension
Agency is not filed yet. This afternoon the
Governor and Council were in session and
the order appointing Col. E. c. Harrington
of Portland. was taken from the table, where
it has been resting for some time, and mo-
tion was made to strike out Col. Earring
toms name and substitute the name of Col.
Guptill Of Saco. Councillor Lord, no fay
ors Col. Harrington. was paired with Council
lor Cobb of Rockland. Councillors Bracket
of York and Lumbert of Houlton and Carr Of
Sagadahoc voted to substitute Col. Guptilrs
ed nay. The amendment passed, but Gov
ernor Burleigh has not yet signed it, as il
Is necessary for him to do to make Col. Gun.
till's appointment sure. The. matter rests here
at present.
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OF good, solid, substantial, lasting Furniture.
In Chamber Sets of massive Oak, Mahogany,
old reliable Walnut and Ash, and the popu-
lar and fashionable natural Cherry, we in
woke your aid to help clear us out.
Italian marble top sets in walnut at $500;
worth $500.
Italian marble top sets in walnut at $4,000;
worth SS5 90.
Tennessee marble top natural cherry sets
from $50 90 to $500
Imitation natural cherry sets S38 90: worth
$1,000
Ash chamber sets from $1,000
All 10 piece sets; see the leading lines here
quoted and be convinced of the genuineness
of the offers; all of best workmanship, finish
ed and decorated according to price of course
the more you pay the handsomer set you get I;
but the cheaper ones are as good value in
proportion.
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MAIN e.
A Newspaper Change.


RoCKLAND, Jan. 15.-The Rockland Free
Press will tomorrow announce change In
ownership, the paper passing into the con-
troll of stock company. The company has
been organized with the following officers:
President-E. III. Lawrey
Treasurer-E. A. Butler.
Roberts, H. H. erie. d. A. Butler K. Il. Lawrey. M
Harold r. Roberts will continue as editor
and business manager.
The Eastern Steamboat Company.
BATH, Jan. 15.-At the annual meeting of
the Eastern Steamboat Company this after
ternoon these directors were elected: s. ID.
Bailey. J.. W. Hyde, II. w. Swsnton, F. b.
Torrey and j. A. Mcclellan.
Deaths In York County.
BIDDEFoRD. Jan. 15-Captain Goldthwaite
of Biddeford, aged GA years, who had fol-
lowed the sea for 40 years, and had been
master Of IA different vessels, died of pneu-
monia Monday night. He was born In Saco.
he leaves widow, three sons and one
daughter.
Mrs. Banks. wife Of Charles w. Banks,
overseer Of the mills at Aurora, ILL.,, died at
her cottage at Old Orchard Tuesday morn
ing. Afusband and daughter survive her.
Fire at WatervIlIe.
WATERvILLE, Jan. 15.-An alarm of fire
was sounded at Waterville yesterday after
noon, caused by fire in the building used for
paint shop situated on the corner Of Cool
and Oakland streets. The building was pref
ty much destroyed and number OF sleighs
In 1t were burned. The building was owned
by John Merrill and occupied by L. o.
Berry.
Contagious Diseases.
AUGUSTA. Jan. 15.-Cases of contagious
diseases were reported to the State Board of
Health during the week ending Saturday,
January 18th, as follows;
Observation-Disclosures, / Bangor. 2; Bath, 1;
Brownfeld, / Hallowell, 1 Houlton, 3; Kenne-
bunkport, 8; Rockland, 1; Springfield, 4; Wind
ham, q; Woodstock, 2.
Scarlet feyerr-Eden, /; Portland. 1; Webster,
1 WoOlwich, 1.
Typhoid feyer-Bangor, / Bath, 2; Calais. 3;
Portland, 2; RoeklaDd, l.
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CEN N ERAL EWS.

Two weavers, who had taken the place OF
strikers at the Monument Mills, Housatonic,
Mass, were terribly beatep by masked men
Monday night.
Fire In cigar factory at III East Fifth
stra. Few York, yesterday, caused Iatsl IN
inv by the flames TO three or four OF the
Iris employed there. The police believe the
fre was incendiary.