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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
LIGHT AND OIL
To Guard against the Dangers OF
the StoFu1v Sea-.

WASHINGTON, December l5.-The Acting
Secretary of the Treasury today sent to the
Senate the draft of bill embodying some
recommendations made by the Marine Con-
ference, proposing amendments to the Re-
vised Statutes governing navigation and
commerce. The bill provides for board TO
consist of supervising inspector general
and supervising inspectors Of steam vessels.
whose dutirs are to be directed by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. The board is to es-
tahfsh- ali the necessary regulations required
to carry out in the most effective manner the
regulation of commerce and navigation and
also to establish regulations determining
the minimum light power required by yes
sells, both steam and sail, the positions Of the
lights and their relations to one another. All
sea-going vessels are to be required to carry
oil t0 be used in rough weather. Fines and
penalties are TO be provided for infractions
Of rules governing navigation. The bill also
provides that all vessels built for passenger
service, of 10 tons Durthen or more, shall
have not less than five water-tight cross
bulkheads. The Secretary recommended
the passage of the bill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
WEISS & cusniNc's NEW FACTORY
An Important Addition to the 5usI-
ness OF Freeport.

The Freeport Sentinel prints the following
particulars of the new shoe factory to be
built in that town the coming season by
Messrs. Webb & Cushing
A few days ago in an interview with Mr..
G. A. Gushing, of the firm of Webb Il Cush
ing, Portland, we elected the following
about the shoe factory they will have built
In Freeport the coming spring The plans
have been decided upon and are In the hands
of Z. b. Mallet, Jr The factory will be two
story, or one story aud basement as you
prefer to call IL, one hundred by two hun
dred feet in size, the basement of brick,
second flor of wood. the building will be-
exceliently lighted, the walls being mostly
winr ows, while lofty monitor roof in the
centre will make that part well lighted.
About $50 hands can be employed In the up
per rooms alone. The entire four hG0rs OF
the factory Of Messrs. A. W. Shaw Il Co.
mean 1850 square feet of space. Either one
OF these Oms contain 10000 square Iee.'
The building Is to be completed by Augtuss =,
1891. Messrs. Webb & Gushing VIII loI M "
short time operate both factories, out Dy De-
cember or January will probably have Trans
ferred their entire business 70 n ~ as
New machinery will be bought hn1 S a. ta,s ,' =,
sat mn and ready for use men VIII uo e0ns Vue
Ia on.rate ~ thus keeping tne W1ik sOIns
IN III the time They are employing al Tue
nr.ssnt dime 175 hands and VIII eoule 70
Eresnort with good slzed business. M.
M'I,lpt ssates tnat IL will require at least 70
MAJ. maIr. ,,sas to be built the coming season.
new nme'wii' mild Is. We think this quite con-
hlYoe,,.tiue nc estimate and hope the number will
-,.,', set mneh larger. Does not this mean
ptU,athIng like S20O,000 of taxable property
added to Freeport's S1,12l,O0O In the next
wear only?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
THEY SAW MR. FuRsER
But Did Not Get Much Light on the
Frost Proof Car Case.

BOSTON, December 10 An adjourned
special meeting of the Boston Fruit and Pro
duce Exchange was held this morning. The
report of the committee appointed Saturday
to wait ON Mr.. Furber aud ask his reasons
for refusing to haul the Frost Proof Car
Company's cars over the Boston & Maine
line was heard through Mr.. G. F. Mead, who
said: '.We called on Mr.. Furber. Our in
terview was rather disconnected. Mr..
SpauldIng Of the Eastman Car Company
asked to be present, out we objected MIR.
Furber said he did not feel able to say very
much on ace unit of having received notice
that the Frost Proof Car Company would
seek legal redress. When asked how many
cars the Boston & Maine leased of the East
man Car Company he replied $50. When
asked If he thought that a sufficient number
he replied that he did not"
Mr.. Thatcher stated that If it was proved
that the supply of rars was inadequate, the
Boston & Maine Railroad should be request
ed to supply sufficient number of cars. The
report of the committee was accepted.
Mr.. BigelOw said that 1t must have been
apparent at the meeting on Saturday that
the potato men wanted to be allowed to use
the Eastman car, and he moved tnat com
mittee be appointed, to consist of potato
dealers, to wait on Mr.. Furber and make
statement of their case. Such committee
was appointed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Willy OLD SITTING BULL IS DEAD.
The Famous Sioux chief Killed In At
tempting to Escape Arrest.
NATIVE Policemen Hold Their Ground
In a Lively skIrn1ish
Until Relieved by Uncle SANS Troop-
ers-Twelve Killed.

ST. PAUL, December 15.-Gen. Miles re-
celved two dispatches this evening, the first
from Pierre, S. d.. stating that Sitting Bull
and his son were killed but giving no further
particulars. The other despatch from
Standing Rock agency stated that the In
dian police started out this morning to arrest
Sitting Bull. The police were follow by
troop of cavalry and infantry. When the
police reached Sitting Bulls camp on Grand
river, they found arrangements being made
for departure. The police arrested Bull and
started back with him but his followers
quickly rallied to the rescue and tried to re-
take him. In the melee that ensued, the
willy old chief aud tive oil the best OF the In
dian police are said to have been killed. One
of the polite jumped on one of Sitting Buips
horses and rode back to the cavalry aud In
fantry, telling them TO harry up TO the sup
port OF the police and then hurried on TO the
agency with the news OF the battle. N0:hing
later than this has yet been received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
SUPPRESSED GUT PRINTED.
The Organ of the "Mccarthyites'
Appears In Dublin.

DUBLIN, December 10 - Suppressed
United Ireland, the paper issued by the Nc
Carthyites, made its first appearance today.
1t contains letter from Archbishop Walsh
supporting the opponents of Mr.. PaInell.
Very Rev. p. d. o O'Regan. dean of the Chap,
ter of ClOyne, called a meeting, at when
resolutions were adopted repudiating MT
Parnell. Not content with this action alone,
a number of those present procured a picture
of their discredited leader and made Don
fire of il. At Galway meeting
called hv the clergy for the purpose
of denonncinp Mr.. Parnell had a
resnlt that was entirely unlocked
foT hv its promoters. The supporters of MIR.
Parnell turned out in force. Tney hlled the
9o,ni%1 5a Occupies Mr. Parne Tney also
naSsad a resolution calling upon Mr.. j.
Pinketon. member of Parliament for Galway
city. to resign his seat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
SUCKED $1,000 FOR FOOD.
Lost for Days In the Depths of the
Cold Forest.

.1BANGoR. December 10 &C. E. Hancock.
whose home is at Pea Cove. has been work
ing at lumber camp in Little B township.
He started out on deer hunt Thursday and
got lost in the woods. He shot deer aud
sucked tn. blood for food, aud wandered
about until Sunday, when he managed to
reach camp after travelling many miles.
Both his feet were frozen and he was COM
pletely exhausted. The weather was fear
A doctor was sent up from Oldtown today.
1t is considered doubtful if Hancock recOv-
ers as his feet may have to be amputated.
He is 20 years old and unmarried.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
AUGUSTA N EWS.
Maine Vessel Property-Cases Be-
fore the Superior Court.

AUGUSTA, December 15.-Returns regard
ing the tons of shipping owned in the state,
recently received by the State Valuation
Commission, show decrease since 1880 of
167. .049 tons. The number of tons owned in
the state in 1880 was 47l,06S; In 1890. 303.-
$3.50.
In the Superior Court today, Joseph Jones
of Chelsea was fined S175, or six months
Imprisonment for liquor nuisance; Michael
Devet being committed to Jail for perjury in
the case. John White. alias Woodbury. Day.
is on trial for assault with knife with in
tent to kill VIM. Shaw at Togus, Septem-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
the NEWS CONFIRMED.
sitting Bull, His Son and Six OF His
Followers Stain.

WASHINGTON, December 15.-IndIan Con-
missioner Morgan. this evening received
from Indian Agent Mclaughlin, this dis
patch dated at Fort Yates. N. D.: THE la
dian police arrested Sitting Bull this morn
ing at daylight. His followers attempted a
rescue and fighting commenced. Four po-
lieemen were killed and three wounded.
Eight Indians were killed, including Sitting
Bull and his son Crow Foot. Several others
were wounded. The police were surround
ed for some time, but maintained their
ground until relieved by the United States
troops, who now have possession OF Sitting
Bulls camp with all the women, children
and property. Sitting Bulls followers,
probably 100 men, deserted their families and
fled west on Grand river. rh4 police be-
haved nobly and great credit Is due them"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
BITuARY.
Louis C. Lougee.

Mr.. Louis G. Lougee. who has lived al
the Falmouth Hotel for some years. died at
the hotel yesterday after long illness. His
age was about 65 years. He was a native Of
Parsonsfeld. He came here when about II
years Of age aud entered the employ of II.
J. Libby & Co., then In the commission and
iObbing business 81 Free street. Later he
was admitted as a partner In the firm and
remained In that capacity, until 1862. lie
then retired from the firm. but remained un-
der salary some ten years longer, since
which time he has not been In active bust
ness. He was not married, but had sister
living In Sac0 and others In ParsOnSfeld.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

VEANtED-P People get our prices before
w buying; Pilsbuiy s and Washburn's -four
Sc 80: Loveif's best S6.25; St LOUIS So. 80, 1915
aud 5000; Java coffee 28c and 32c; Rio coff
25c Chase " SabbOrn's seal RAND of Java aud
Mocha. in 2 10. cans, 75c; John p Squire pure
lard In tubs &c lb. f. L. LOWELL, no. l26 Ok
ford stree. I'LL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
LasC AND FOUND

EOUND-Thatt the public can save money by
Il b Iying goods uf F. E. LOWELL, 1875 oxford
street; few Uf our prices are. pork roaSts l0c
ID; pork steak 1Oc b. smoked shoulders Sc ID;
corned beer 3, 4 and SC; beefsteak 10 to zoe
beet r0asts TO 20c ID; the best one-galon canned
apples the market for 8 and we are still sell
lug the best 25c tea in the city. Iii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
FOR HIS BROTHERS, MURDER.
Isaac SawteII VIII Probably Be Put
on Trial Today.

DOVER, N. H.. December 14.-Isaac b.
Sawtell will probably be placed on trial here
tomorrow. on the charge Of numbering his
brother Hiram at Rochester last February
The illness of Chief Justice Doe Of the Su-
preme Court may cause delay. 1t is re-
ported here tonight that he may be unable to
begin the trial tomorrow, but aside from this
everything is in readiness. Judge Bingham.
who will sit in the case with the chief ius-
tice, arrived tonight. as did Attorney Gener-
al Barnard. Twelve jurors will be selected
from panel of 90. County Solicitor Kiyel
thinks the requisite numreI can be obtained
tomorrow. Ii this proves t, be the case he
will make his opening argument regarding
certain localities that will be shown TO the
jury at Rochester Wednesday morning.
Isaac Sawtell continues in his usual good
health. and does not apaear to fear the an
preaching trial In the least.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Rusinass Troubles.

Maris & Smith, bankers and brokers,
Philadelpha., nave aUsnoSp assigned L'aoiit'eS
The Lorillard Brick Works Company,
New York, is in the lands of a receiver.
liabilities 81, 900 900; assets 81 100000 Short
ness of ready cash caused the trouble.
The Morrison Adams and Allen Manufac-
turing Company of Chicago has assigned.
Liabilities, $5S,0Oo; assets, $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

WANTED Cash paid for old Gold and Silver
w Ola Gold J-weny and WORKOUT or useless
silver bought or aiken in exchange for watches
jewelry, silveTware. etc. S. SCHRYVEk. 496
Congrrss street, Portland Me. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

WANTED Everybody TO know that l have
w opened Japanese Department la my store;
have n fine line OF goods and low Tices. Come
in pleas- and look us over FRANK b. CLARK,
RIh Conqress street. 12-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Sent Home In Irons.

NEW YORK, December 15.--Steamer Grin
ocu, from Bermuda, which arrived today had
on board mate Samuel McCobb aud seaman
Henry g. Smith of schooner Lizzie Heyer.
from Bangor, which arrived at Bermuda
Just before the Orinuco sailed. The seaman
ON the outward voyage of the Heyer
stabbed Mate McCobO and was sent home
in irons nv tht. IInitad States consnl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

A convention of delegations from the In.
dependent, Peoples and Union Labor par
ties, Farmers Alliance, Knights of Labor
and all other parties that stand on common
ground, will be held in Cincinnati February
23d next, for the purpose of forming Ma
tlonal Union party, based upon their funda-
mental ideas of finance, transportation, la
Dor and land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

A new company, to be known as the Bath
& Portland Ice Company has just been
formed. and will operate on the Kennebec
this winter II the outlook Is satisfactory.
Dardanelli and Monticello, two thriving
Arkansas towns, were nearly wiped out by
fre Sunday night. Loss, Sl50,000.
The Alaskan exploring party. led by E. j.
Glave, who has been with Stanley In Africa,
has come To grief. They quarreled and sep
aratrd. w IL. Wells 0f Cincinnati. with a
party of natives, pressed into the interior,
and Is reported showed In with only 40
pounds OF four for food.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Washington Notes.

The resolutions recently adopted by the
bar Of the Supreme Court in memory of the
late Justice Miller were presented yesterday
by Attorney General Miller, who delivered
a eulogy, to which Chief Justice Fuller re-
piled.
Before the special Committee Of investiga-
tion yesterday Capt. Lemon enied that he
had secured appointments for his employees
from Pensions Commissioner Raum.
TheSeuatehas confirmed the nomination Of
Naval Constructor Theodore ID. Wilson to
be chief of the bureau of construction and
chief constructor of the navy.
The President has abandoned his idea OF
sending a special message TO Congress in re-
regard TO the financial situation, being salts
fed of the earnest purpose Of the mai lrity In
Congress to take prompt steps, Secretary
WiDdham has, however, prepared special
report to Congress endorsing what is gener-
ally known as the "Interconvertible bond
scheme"
S. II. Mann has been appointed postmaster
at Casco, Me-, vice VIM NJ. Scribner.
The President on Saturday nominated
Horace w. Metcalf of Damariscotta TO be
consul at Newcastle. England. The Senate
confirmed the nomination of Mr.. Metcalf
He was nominated for Bermuda at the close
Of the last session, but his nomination was
not reached then for confirmation. The
President now substitutes Newcastle fol
Bermuda.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

The following are the United States Signal
~erv,ce OBSERVATIONS for yesterday. Decem-
Der 10Th, taken at D. IN, 10Th meridian time
sne observations for each station being given
IN this order: Temperature. direction of tn.
wind. state of the weather:
Boston. 800, NV, clOudless; New York, "a
N, cloudess; Philad-Iphia. 800, NV, cloud
less: Washington. $40, n, cloudless; albany,
26o. NV, cloudless; kntfalo, 30o, NE, cloud
less; Cleveland. $40, Sc. cloudless; Detroit,
cloudy: ST. Paul. 32o, Sc, cloudy; Duluth,
36o, SW, cloudless; St. Vincent, 40o,, w
cloudless; Bismarck, $40. NV, cioudless
jacksonville, 54o, NE, cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Now sneIand order OF P,otect,on.

Mount Vernon Lodge. No. l67. n. E. o. F.,
was organized at Williams Hall last even
ing with $50 chatter members. The follow
ing officers we're elected: Post warden, Al
bert Hawes; warden, Wyer Greene; vice
warden, n. NJ. Marshall; chaplain, Mrs.
bard; secretary, George W. Norton inan-
cial secretary, Mrs. Annie w. Jewett guide,
William l.. Daggett, guardian, Mrs. Q. =.
Leonard sentinel. q. A. Marshall; trustees
w. P. HOdgkins, one year, Dudley NJ HOT
man, two years, DR.. 5. Z. Getchtt, thIeo
years. The next meeting Will De neid on
Monday evening next at Williams hsii ats
O'clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, December 15.-ln the SEN
ate today Messrs. Colquitt and w lson of
Mary land made arguments against the cleo
tions b H. Mr.. Vance followed in speech
in which he bitterly denounced the bill At
the close of Mr.. Vance's speech, the Vice
President announced the question 10 be on
Mr.. Gray's amendment to strike out Of the
sixth paragraph, section 7, the house to
house clause.
Mr.. Rale-"If we can have vote on that
amendment now. l win not interpose
motion to proceed to execute business"
MIR. Harris-"You will hardly get a vote
on it this evening.
A long and uninteresting discussion en-
sued and the Senate adjourned without ac-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
ga NIAa. HELP.

WANTED Employment as dressmaker III
W private families by young lazy OF sepeIa
years experience in the business; VIII w"Ik ny
"A" T. o. Box, 6 6, cit. 1871
WANSEO-A protestant youn lady sten"g-
Iapher a d typewriter bennington, Ga /
grapn( ON Ma'ihAin Mass won d like a posi-
tlOni mas had months experience In light Office
work. and mo tbs as a ) enographet and tIp.-
p, Press office. liza
WANTED woman 10 work on hosia olnth
w ing; ne used to tie work preferred: must
be some one used Ia work woOen pooos "a
dress HOSIE CLOTHING. Portland. loi
WAN ED-Cook and laundress; must have
w go u references. Apply az 139 PARK
STREET. 1912
ZAANTED-For a small family a reliable girl
w for general homework; must be good
cook; good wages Apply 10 MRS. ISAAi G AT
KINSON, "a Eastern Pr menade. decS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

"Well, let Mr.. A. come around to the post
Office department tomorrow morning and l
Will have his commission ready for him. re-
piled the Postmaster General, now thorough
ly convinced that when Hannibal Hamlin
wanted an office for man he was going to
haVa it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Found.

+ WAS rheumatic sufferer (stopped work)
Il read Miss e. s. Orr's notice in this paper.
Wrote TO her | am now cured Questions an
swered at 80 Dow Stree. Have lived III POI tland
As years. LAFAYETTE WYMAN.
nnVl 2dSrWtiliaQ1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
IlOUNO-The largest variety of chiIdren,s n

ENOUNO-The largest variety OF childrenS IL
L. ed books with illum,na ed covers, for
Christmas. such as thatterbrx, Wild. "a wake,
Nursery, BiDy.land. ChiJ-cnat, Play-and, Bible
Stories from 10c to soc. To be found in the ci y;
call see them. COLESWORTHY'S book
store. 90 Exchange street.. 1U-1
EOUND-Doctor Rouse, Bath, Maine over
II So t'0O0o0 savings Bank. has New Eng
laud reputation as the only success ul Rhe matte
and N-uialgia Specialist. Refers to long list OF
Chronic sufferers now cured" among whom are
many prisons OF the Highest s Jcia, Political and
Financial standing III Maine. Write him to day
about your case dec3 s&wtian1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

FN0 LEC-To small family, a tenement OF
Il six rooms ON Boyd strert, newly pdperrd
and painted price $40 per month to right pa ty.
Z. A ROU ND5, Cor. Boyd and Heath SITS. lU-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

An unknown man was struck and Instant
lv killed at the Market street crossing of the
Boston 81 Maine, in Lynn, yesterday morn
ing. bv he Portland express. dis body was
literally ground to pieces above the thighs.
Fears are entertained that the steam barge
City of Utica has fonndered In Long Island
Sound, with all on board.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
ENunf..

\ HAVE found the Greatest Cure on Earth, for
L Rheumatism and Neuralgia In their worst
chronic forms. suffered twelve years and tried
every krowD remedy sufferers write TO m. and
-nclose stamp. MISS e. S. ORR. Fast Harpswe1
Maipe. nov1 9d&wIiay1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

TTORSE TO LET A good family horse will be
III let to responsib party this winter, for
his keepi e. kef renee required. Apply TO w.
c. RlDEOUT, /, A Oak street. 1871
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MAIN G..
In New Quarters.

BIDDEFoRD. December 15.-The York In
stitute's new quarters were dedicated to-
night with an entertainment and addresses
by prominent members. An historical al.
dress was given by John S. Locke Of Saeo.
Nichols of Cambridge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

BATH, December 15.-Ship Parthia, 24O0
tons, which failed to lauuch Saturday from
HOughton Bros yard, wens off all right this
noon. She Is three masted, has three decks,
and Is owned by the builders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
TNE w EATNE 3.

Put M ore Coal on the Furnace.
New England: Colder; fair northerly winds
The temperature will fall fifteen degrees at
Portland and Boston.
Local weather Roporr.
PORTLAND, Me-, December Is, 1890.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16

WANTED-By two girls from Nova Scotia,
w situations in private fami les or hotels %
gir,s waiting for some KIND of employment; a
man and vile wants employment in hotel or uri-
yate h u-e. apply at 1882 Federal St., En-
ployment Once. MRS. rALMER'S. l5-1
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Rev. Mr.. Davies Resigns
Second Trlai Successful.

BIDDEFoRD, December 15.-Rev Thomas
NJ. Davies has resigned the pastorate of the
Pavilion church. to take effect January /.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-16
Danger from California PIutes.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 15-Nsws Is
received from InyO county, the most isolat-
ed portion of California, that fifteen hun
dred Piute Indians are on the point OF upTis-
ing. The situation Is reported very serious.
Not over 600 whites live In the county and
they have arms and ammunition Tor only
half that number. The settlers demand OF
the state authorities to form military cOmpa-
MES at different points In the county.