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The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
NEWS FROM RocKLANp.
Officers EIected-Street Railway
Company Wants a Location.


RocKLAND, December 3o.-Claremont
Commandery, K. T., of this city held its an
nual installment In Masonic Block last eve
ming, John W. Ballou of Bath. Past Grand
Commander. assisted by Edwin M. Fuller,
| also of Bath, Grand Commander, officiating.
The officers installed were as follows: Sir
w. A. Albee, eminent commander; Sir j. p.
IUgraham, generalissimo; Sir Fl. e. Burk-
mar, captain general; Sir G. S Cummings,
prelate; Sir r: Anderson, senior warden; Sir
comb. treasurer; Sir H NJ. Wise, recorder
The installation was followed by a grand
banquet, and enjoyed by large number Of
invited guests.
The Rockland Street Railway Company.
by its president, Arthur Sewall, will petit
tlon the city government at its next MEETING
for authority to construct. maintain and use
street railway 10 be operated by electricity
or animal power, under their charter ap-
proved February IL, 1885, The petition
ton line to the Camden line with connections
at nearly all the intersecting streets, west
to the old county road; on old county road
from Thomaston to Camden line;, on
Mechanic street to Railroad wharf, and Sea
street to Tillson's wharf. A special mt ct
ing of the aldermen was held Saturday night
to consider the matter, but as the petition
was not ready to be presented the matter
was left for the rext meeting Knox county
seems to have caught the railroad fever and
Rockland Is in it deep.
The Knox County Farmers League re-
Gently organized at North Warren has the
following officers: Presi ent, Joel Hills of
Warren; vice president. II. A. Hawes of
Union; secretary, A. P. Starrett OF Union !;
treasurer, g. t. Martin of Union; lect urer,
w. IL. Simmons of R0ckland; executive
committee, N w. Lermond of Warren, Ed
ward Brown of Thomaston, Elliot T. Benner
IAnl llC and
Lermond Of Warren attend the State League
held today as delegates.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
TROOPS AGAIN DASH AFTER INDIANS.
This Time the RedskIns Had. Cap
tured a Wagon Train.
Cen. Brooke Says Nearly All the Bad
Indians Are Dead.
TWO hundred and Fifty Gone 10
Other hunting Grounds.

OMAHA, Neb., December so.-The Bees
special from Nashville, Nsb., says: Ad-
vices from the seat OF war give news of an
other encounter between troops and Indians
at a point within four miles Of the agency.
The Seventh and Ninth Cavalry were com
ing In from yesterdays battle field, followed
at some distance by provision train. On
reaching the point named, large band OF
Indians, headed by Two Strikes. dashed
suddenly upon the train, captured 1t and
were making of toward the Bad Lands
when the cavalry began pursuit. In the bat
tie which followed. over 30 Indians were
wounded. No soldiers were killed. Accord
Ing TO the latest reports, Two Strikes's Indi-
ans yes erday were considered peaecable and
subdued. Their sudden change Of mind causes
the gravest fears here that perhaps none OF
the so-called fTiendlies can be relied on
WoId from Gen. Brooke TO the settlers today
vas somewhat reas5uring. II being TO the ef-
feet that the great body Of savages had re-
malned loyal all the while and
nearly all the rebels were dead. He
further says the settlers mere are not
now In danger. Reliable news Is also az
hand that Colonel Henry Is now approach
log the agency with 700 Indians, captured In
the Bad Lands. This Is believed 10 include
all the remnant Of the rebels on the reserva-
ti0n. Hopes are entertained Of a speedy
settlement The trouble has cost the lives
OF about go Indians and death or wounds 10
25 or 20 soldiers.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
MET AND ADJOURNED.
The Case Of Clerk Jewett Before the
New Hampshire Conrr.

CONCORD. N. a.. December 30.-fhe full
bench of the Supreme Court met in special
session at the senate chamber this afternoon.
to consider the questions raised in connection
with the election in the Somersworth SEN
atorial district, and also those in the pro-
ceedings instituted by the Democrats against
Clerk Jewett, relative to the preparation Of
the roll of the next house. Chief Justice
Doe and Associate Justice Bingham were
absent, the former being cOnfiued to his bed
by severe cold The Somersworth SEN
atorial district matter, in which Samuel ID.
Felker, Democratic candidate, seeks to
secure a certificate of ele .tion, was first
called. and submitted for decision upon
printed briefs already furnished in the case.
In the proceedings against Clerk Jewett,
Hon. Harry Bingham of Littleton. Hon. H.
w. Parker of Claremont o. e. Branch of
Wrare, Hon. j. s. Il. Frink of Greenland
and j. M. Mitchell of Concord appeared as
counsel for the Democrats; Hon. w. l..
Foster and F. s. Streeter of Concord, Hon.
Edgar Aldrich of LittletOp, Col. Daniel
Hall of Dover and j N. Parsons of Frank
lin for the other side. Owing to the absence
of Cniat Justice De and Justice Bingham
both sides. agreed to a Dostponement until
next Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
THE SrAvE.
ANDRoscoeeIN COUNTY.


The citizens of Turner village are agitatlng
the question Of providing an adequate water
supply for the village for use In case of fire.
Mr.. Faulkner has in his w0Olen mill power
ful rotary force pump so arranged that the
whole force Of his powerful water wheel can
be attached to 1t In moment and pipe at
tachment conveys the water to tie lower part
OF the village This system has been adopt
ed at Winthrop and committees were ap-
pointed to confer with the officers at Win
throp In regard to Ii.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The Franklin county commissioners have
granted the petition for the county road
from C0plin to Dallas. The road will be
built to Rangely.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The annual meeting of the Maine Press
Association occurs In Augusta on January
22d and 23d, instead Of the 2lst and 22d, as
announced. The event Of the meeting will
be grand reception at the residence OF
Hon. z. o. Vickery on the evening of the
23d.
OXFORD COUNTY.
George d. Blsbee. Esq, of Buckfeld, has
purchased the machine shop and water power
with the machinery, &C.. OF Edward g. Cole.
Mr.. Arlington Damon, practical machinist,
has leased the same Of Mr.. Bisbee and will
occupy the first floor for a machine shop and
the basement for repairs OF carriages and
general wood work. &c.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
In the Dexter municipal court, Monday,
Frank NuttiDg was fined IS and costs for an
assault upon Alfred Austin OF Parkman.
Austin Is said to have called Nuttlng a "God
blasted liar," whereupOn Nutting showed
his resentment to the term by a vigorous use
Of a sled stake. The fact that botn men are
well known caused considerable interest in
the case.
YORK COUNTY.
The Second Congregational parish at Bid.
deford Monday night voted not to concur
with the church in the pastoral call to Rev
George w. Clark of Wellfeet. Mass.
A horse and sleigh hired by strangers al I
o. J0hns0n's livery stable at North Berwick
has been missing since Christmas.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
IN JAMES PAL mER's CELL.
SawteiIe in Concord Prison at Last
His Health and Courage Good.

CONCORD. N. H., December 3d. Isaac
Sawtele was brought here by Sheriff Pin
gree this forenoon, and delivered to Warden
Colbagh. As soon as his description was
entered upon the records he was dressed In
the regulation black and red garb, and was
placed in the cell which was last occupied by
James Palmer, the Portsmouth murderer.
Sawtelle seemed as unconcerned as ever
when gazed upon by the crowds of people
gathered at the various railroad stations.
Before being locked up in his cell at the pris-
on he thanked Sheriff Pingree for his kind
ness to him. When tho train left Dover
Sawtelle bad goodbye to all at the depot, and
as the train pulled out threw kisses to the
ladies on the platform He ate well yester-
day and this morning, and slept well last
night. On leaving the jail he said he was
sorry TO give up the place, and thanked the
Jail attendants for the many kindnesses re-
ceived. He has no fear of the future, and
does not believe he will be executed.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
The Apportionment B.II.

WASHINGTON, December 3O-It is the in
tenti0n of Chairman Hale, OF the Senate
committee Of the census, to call his commit
tee together next week and begin the consid-
GRAFTON OF the aDportionment bill passed by
the House. The chairman says the proba
bilities are that the committee will fix the
number OF representatives at 356, as agreed
upon by the House, or at 359, which would
give an additional representative to New
York, Arkansas and Minnesota, those states
having large unrepresented fractions. on the
basis Of the membership OF 356 N the House.
The Pension List
WASHINGTON, December 80 Pensions
have been granted to the following Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
Benjamin Lowell, Dover.
John @. Pettt, Portland.
Charles Hill, Lewiston.
William, father Of Fitz Patterson, Belfast.
4. ~, widow OF W Sprague, Bangor.
MARGARET, mother OF Ferdinand DlnsmOre, Cher
ryheld.
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
James R. Cressey Bath.
INCREASE.
John Pratt, West Mills.
J. Plunkett Topsham.
b. Ames, Thorndaie.
Daniel X. Emerson, Crystal.
James Thompson, Skowhegan-
q. Paul, Naples.
house djourns tlIi Friday.
WASHINGTON, December 30-The House
today adjourned until Friday without trans
acting any business.
Washington Notes.
Louis Jancas, Auburn, Me-, has been
granted patent on cam dressing machine
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
PARNELL mEsTs o'sRIsN.
They Talk and Smoke Together and
Appear on Good Terms.

BoULoGNE, December 3d. Shortly after
landing here today, Mr.. Parnell went to the
Hotel du Louvre. where he met William
OBrien. Messrs. Parnell and OBrien re-
tired to private room and remained In con-
ference about half an hour. At the expira-
tion of that time they had luncheon together,
seeming see on very good M terms The leaders Of
ment: "Parnell and OBrien met here to-
day and had prolonged conversation,
which will be resumed In few days"
Great Fire In London.
LONDON. December 3O.-A number of
warehouses on Queen Victoria and Thames
streets burned this afternoon. The fire
originated In the building occupied by @.
Davidson % Sons, paper and paper felt man.
ufacturers. at 119 Queen Victoria street.
This building extended back into Upper
was also that Of Adolph Frankau & Co.,
manufacturers Of pipes ana importers of to-
bacco. at No. 121 Queen Victoria street. Old
st BeDets church. PauPs wharf, on Upper
Thames street, a famous Welch church, also
caught fire and was completely destroyed.
At o'clock the fire had about burned It.
self out, and the fire department, with % en-
gtnes on the SPOT. was pouring water on
mountains OF smOuldering debris.
A rough estimate of the damage done
places the amount at $500, 900, but this esti-
mate Is thought to be under the real amount,
Two million dollars. 1t is said, may event
ually prove to be the cost of the fire.
Great Tanks xploded.
LONDON, December 30.-The factory of
Carless, Capel & Leonard, benzine refiners
and naptha distillers, at Hackney. a subur b
OF London, burned tonight. Ten thousand
gallons of spirits were stored under the fac
tory building in tanks and several tanks ex-
ploded. The loss will be very heavy.
GROSSLY Exaggerated.
HAMILTON. Ont, December 3O.-Colonel
Monaghan, American consul here, says the
reported losses to the American government
through consular irregularities In Canada Is
grossly exaggerated. They have been caused
more by the ignorance OF youthful agents at
important places, than by criminality.
The Scotch Strike About Ended.
GLASGOW, December SO.-The railroad Of
fcials announce that so far as the Caledoni-
an road Is concerned the strike Of trainmen
is euded. The Glasgow & Southwestern
railroad has Ieinstated many Of their men,
and stampede Of strikers is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
AWAY BELOW ZERO.
The coIdest Morning of this Very
Cold Season.

WArEbyILI4IS, December 3o.-The climax
of the months cold weather was reached
this morning when the thermometer regis
tered 26 degrees below zero. In some parts
of the city it is reported to be as low as %
below.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, December 30.-Sharp
and clear this morning. Thermometers regis
tered ten degrees below here and eighteen
at Jay.
HALLowELL, December 3O.-This was the
coldest day yet at Hallowell. The thermom-
eter stood at 26 degrees below zero.
WINTHROP, December 80 This was the
coldest morning of the winter, II degrees be-
low zero.
FORT FAIRFIELD, December 30.-It was
the c0ldest morning Of the season here, thir-
Five below Zsro.
NORTH VAssALBoRo, December 3d.
Some of the thermometers here got disgusted
at 2S degrees below, while others failed to
stop until they had reached 80 degrees below.
BIDDEFoRD, December 30 1t was the
coolest day yet ffteeG below here, this
morning. and twenty-one below at West Bid
deford
SABATIs, December 3N.-The mercury
stood at ten degrees below zero here this
morning.
RICHMOND, December 3O.-Tuesday was
the codest morning of the season so far.
The mercury registered 12e below zero at s
a. M, where it has not been lower than 10o
below before.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
NAMES RED MEM.
No Ghost Dances Among Them, But
LaCrippe Was Fatal.

AUGUSTA, December 30.-The Council
was in session today and heard the report of
the Indian agent of the Penobscot tribe of
Indians. The receipts of the tribe for
the year were SS.3S7 "a; expenditures.
$S.2S9.03. The lease Of the shore rent at
$1,000 was made. The last enumeration Of
the tribe was made by the superintendent of
the school committee of Oldtown and shows
a membership of 377, four less than in 1889
81. G. Munson, agent of the Passamaquoddy
tribe of Indians, submitted his annual re-
port. The total appropriation for the year
was $7,440; expenditures. $7,6g1.25. The
population Of the tribe is 523. The deaths
were 27 and there was much sickness, la
grippe, having left many old people In ill
health.
The public buildings at Pleasant Point
are In a bad condition and an appropriation
for repairs is advised.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
Swift Retribution.

CONCORD, N. H., December 30. - This
morning the horribly mutilated body of an
unknown man was found beside the tracks
of the Concord q Montreal road, near the
gas works. He wore white shirt, with
standing collar. white tie, grey trousers with
black stripe, black coat and vest, coonskip
0verc0at and low cut patent leather shoes
The coonskin coat furni she'd clue by which
a local furrier recognized him as well
dressed. genteel appearing Frenchman of 81
years, who called at his store last evening
and looked at this coat as well as fur cap
During the night, the dealer, VINO lives near
his store, was awakened by noise and be-
fore he could dress himself saw bundle
thrown out and man escape from his store.
This proved to be his would-be customer OF
last evening. 1t is supposed the man, after
track, and in attempting to get on the morn
Ing freight train was thrown under tho cars
and killed
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
DUG FROM THE RUINS.
Workmen Buried in tho DebrIs Of a
Fallen Building.

NEW YORK, December 30.-At 1.40 this af-
ternoon the roof of five story brick build
Ing on the corner OF First avenue and Goth
street, fell in. The building was being re-
paired and % workmen were there at the
time. The building was purchased by Fl.
Keehler & Co., a brewing firm, and they were
having it repaired for an ice house. Fortu-
nately most Of the work men were In the
north side of the building and the greater
damage was done on the south side. The
w0rkmen were dug out of the debris. One
man will die. Eleven were removed TO the
Bellevue Hospital. where six still remain.
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the KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Casualties TAT the Porcupine Greek
BaSi:e With the Sioux.

OMAHA, Neb.. December S0.-The list OF
casualties according to the Bees special ls
as follows:
Kllled-Capt. Wallace. commander Of X
troop; Private Cook Of B troop.
MnrLally wounded-Father Crafts, Catholic
priest; Trumpeter James CnaldensOD,
Sergeant Hotchkiss.
Wounded but not known to be mortality
Private Frank Lewis, B troop; Private
Stone, Private Sullivan, X troop; r. Smith,
X troop; Corporal Clifton, X troop; Davis
lakewood, Private 1ookey. Lieutenant
Carineton, Sergeant Lloyd. Interpreter; p.
=. Wells. Lieut.. Klnzie, Sergeant Cornell;
Private Seeter, A troop; Sergeant Dyer;
George Elliott. K troop; Sergeant Ward, ID
troop; Htpp A. Cook. A troop; Private
Adams. K troop; Corporal Newell. y troop.
About dozen more are reported lying
abrut apparently dead, but no more officers
are killed. There are % or more wounded
altogether many Of whom will die.
Captain Wallace was tomahawked ln the
forehead. Lieut.. KinZie received a slight
wound in the cord OF the ankle.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
STRIKING AT THE CLOSURE.
Senator Reagan Gives Notice oi
Amendments to the Rules.

WASHINGTON. December 60. - Senator
Reagan today struck the first blow in behalf
Of the Democratic Senators at the closure
resolution offered by Mr.. Aldrich. BY giving
notice Of several amendments he intended
to propose to the resolution when taken up
for consideration. The general effect Of the
amendments is to enlarge the opportunity Of
the minority to prevent an abrupt closure.
The provision that after decision Is reached
tn close debate. no motion shall be In order
except to adjourn or take recess, and then
only upon majority second, Is to be strick
en- out, and In It's place Is to be inserted the
following: After the senate shall have de-
cided TO close debate, as herein provided. no
motion shall be In order except a motion to
amend the pending bill. Five minutes de
bate shall te allowed for and five minutes
against such amendment'or motion to adjourn
or take recess" 1t Is also proposed TO
strike out the provision that motion to ad-
jOurn or take recess shall not be immedi-
ately renewed IL 1t fail Of secoud.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
DID NOT STOP BOTH TRAINS.
Disastrous Rear End Collision on
the Baltimore & Ohio.

WASHINGTON, December 3O.-The Wash
ington Express which leaves Baltimore at
100 O'Clock over the Baltimore & Ohio be
came disabled at Annapolis Junction this
morning and had to stop. Trainmen went
back and tagged the Blue line New. York
express For some reason or other this train
failed to flag the express leaving Baltimore
at O'clock, which crushed into the rear of
the New York train. The engineer and fire.
men jumped and were badly hurt. The bag
gage and express cars of the New York
train were telescoped and badly wrecked.
The conductor ana several passengers of
the colliding train were slightly hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
GENERAL NEWS.

The court house In Marshall county, Kan
sas, burned yesterday. Loss, $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
By recount of the votes for treasurer of
Merrimac county. Nh, the plurality of Car
roll, Republican, is increased from 80 to a.
The town farm at Ashburnham. Mass
was burned yesterday, with u cattle and
other contents One of the inmates of the
farm named Lane is missing.
Negro gamblers started fire In a hay loft
ip st. Augustine, Texas, yesterday. that
wiped out the business portion Of the town.
Loss, 100000.
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official Report Of the Fight.

WASHINGTON. December 30.-The COM
missioner OF Indian affairs this morning re-
ceived despatch from Agent ID. F. Roger
dated Pine Point Indian Agency. stating
that at the Indian fight the Indians killed
numbered 800
Two Strikes and his party camped on
White Clay Creek just below Red Clouds
house.
They opened FIRE on the agency from the
hill to the opposite boarding school. wound
fire killing two OF Two Strikes's Indians and
w0unding two others. Two Strikes aud his
band retreated northwesterly. 1t Is sup
posed he Is trying TO make his way back to
the Bad Lands. The Pine Ridge Indians
take no active part In the war but Big Foot,
Slow Bear, Kicking Bear and Two Strikes's
oands have been and are active In dlstar-
hanaa
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31

"WAITT & BOND"
We shall also make a new Black.
stone. with domestic wrapper, which
will be stamped ". & 8. BLACKSTONE, and
will be sold at the old price.
WATT 3 BOND. So Blackstone Street, Boston.
ianS1FM&W 1Enrm
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
BATES Alu MNI DINE.
The Boston Association Celebrates
Its Seventh Annual Reunion.

BosroS. December 3O.-The Boston
Alumni of Bates College held their seventh
annual dinner at YounR's this evening.
About 80 were present Prof. Thomas l..
Angel. instructor in French and Prof. Geo.
Chase, '6S, Of the college were guests. Prior
to dinner, the association elected these ofic-
ers: President, DIR. l.. NJ. Palmer, '75; vice
president, =. A; Tuttle, 70; secretary and
+. A. Twtteheli, presided. Among those
who spoke were Professors Angel and
Chase, o. w. Collins, ". S. CrowelI, Geo. r.
Gay, Rev: r. +. Johonnett. Rev. w. II. Boil
ster and 4. l.. Washburn,
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
MAIN e.
An Adroit Money Changer.


BANGOR, December 80. Mr.. Elliot of
Hampden reported to City Marshal Whitney
yesterday that he had been robbed of S7400
while on his way to this city from Boston
Saturday. He said that he had been in Bos-
ton settling his accounts for some horses,
and had obtained the above named sum.
which he placed in his pocket-book. He left
Boston Saturday afternoon and during the
night fell asleep. Another passenger sat in
the same seat with him, but he does not re-
member much about him. When he arrived
home he put his pocket-book In the safe. but
having occasion to open 1t some time after
wards he found 1t filled with waste paper,
the meney being gone.
Farmers League Elect Officers.
LEWISTON. December 30.-The adjourned
meeting of the Farmers League of Maine
today elected T. o. Spinney of Brunswick
president, c. ii. Record of Auburn, Edward
Brown of Thomaston and J. II. Moore Of
Winthrop vice presidents, A. G. Chandler of
New Gloucester treasurer, Solomon LARA
bee Of Auburn secretary, G. III. Stevens OF
Androscoggin, j. S. Chandler of Cumber-
land and Edwin Keating of Knox, executive
committee, The election of lecturer was
left with the executive committee.
Hiram Field's House Burned.
PARIS, December 3O.-The farm buildings
of Hiram Fields of Paris. were totally
destroyed by fire Monday morning, about
o'clock. The occupants barely escaped
Cause of the fire defective chimney. No
insurance.
Schooner Sarah To Be Sold.
GREENS LANDING. December 30. - The
schooner Sarah. Of St. John, which
10 ashore here, will bs sold at auction. The
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31
weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. Decem-
Der 30th, taken at 8 p. M, 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 100, NV, snow; New York,
22', NE, cloudless; Philadelphia, 24o, NE,
cIoudess; Washington, 320, S, cloudless
albany, 40, N, cloudy; Buffalo. $40. Sc,
ess Detroit. $50, S. cloudless; Chicago. AS.
S, cloudless; st. Paul. $50, E, cloudless
Duluth. 36s. NE, cloudless: St. Vincent,
22', SW, cloudy; Bismarck, sS', NV, cloudy
jacksonville, go, SW, cloudless.
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31

mIsCELLANEOUs.

SNOLLAR and CUFF BOXES, 30 cents per set.
" REYNOLDS TRUNK TORE, corner Con-
gress and Oak 22-l
CMOKED SHOULDERS 71acents per pound,
- ate. A. ROUNDS, cor. Boyd ana Heath >ts.
SOL
DARTIES having schooner or vessel for
Il lie, of about sixty tons can hear OF =
purcha>er by addressing THOMAS Z. HAGAN,
Bath, Me. 242
The Portland daily press., 1890-12-31

Mr.: Hale-"rhere were only % Republi-
can Senators here; and 1 was one"
Mr.. Hoar-And SO was. l think the
thing then In reference to derelictIons Of his
Republican associates and purposes OF his
Democratic antagonists"
After some further debate, during which
Mr. Teller defended the right OF the minori-
ty 20 retire from the chamber 10 prevent the
passage Of an obnoxious bill, the Senate ad-
iOurned