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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
SHUT UP IN A DUNGEON.
Experience Of a Maine Mariner in
the Brazilian War.
THE AMERICAN FLAG TORN FROM
HIS SHIPS BOAT.

Captain John Andrews of Thomaston
Says That While Being Rowed Ashore
at Rio He and His Men Were Seized
and Locked Up as Prisoners-The Cap
tain's Brother, Who Lives In Rio, Sc
cured Their Release-Our Consul Did
Nothing.
Philadelphia, December 27.-Schooner
Grace Andrews, Captain John Andrews.
OF Thomaston, Me-, arrived today from
Brazil. Captain Andrews says that in
November he anchored his schooner
short distance below Rio Janeiro. and
started in a boat with five men for Rio.
to visit his brother, merchant there.
In the bay, one of Peixoto's patrol boats
came alongside, and it's captain informed
Captain Andrews that he and his men
were prisoners. A small American flag
was floating in the bow of the boat.
This the Brazilians tore down. The
Americans were taken ashore and impris-
oned in horrible dungeon, in the castle
Of Santa Cruz. for rs hours, after which
they were marched into the CITY, Cap
tain Andrews's brother secured their re-
lease. The Brazilians offered no expla-
nation. Captain Andrews accuses Con-
sui General Town of neglecting the in
terests of United States citizens in Bra
zil and with being insolent to those who
ask for advice or protection. Captain
Andrews says Town took no heed of his
complaint against Peixotos men. The
captain is going to Washington tomorrow
to put in claim at the State Department
for damages against Peixoto's govern
ment and to lodge charges against Consul
Town.
BRITISH CAPTAINS PROTEST.
They Say They Are Not Properly Protect
ed at Rio.
Rio de Janeiro, December 27.--It is re-
ported here that 800 British shipmasters.
representing 1000 men and property val
ued at $1,5oo.000, have sent to Lord
Rosebery, British foreign minister,
protest against the course pursued by
Captain William NJ. Lang, commander OF
the British cruiser Sirius and senior Off
Ger OF the British squadron now here,
Brazil, neither of whom, they charge.
will protect them in dischareine their
cargoes.
There is no change in the situation
here. 1t is reported here that the gov
ernment of Uruguay has expelled Gen
eral Silveira Mathis, foreign minister of
the De Mello provisional government.
General Mathis is the officer who some
months ago, led the movement in south
ern Brazil that had for it's object the
restoration of the monarchy. He is an
enthusiastic monarchist. It is thought
here that his expulsion from Uruguay,
which was undoubtedly the result Of ac-
tion taken by the Brazilian government
to secure that end, will for time put an
end to his efforts to overthrow the Peix-
OTTO government.
London, December PA despatch
from Pernambuco says general engage
nent between the insurgents and the
government ships is reported at Rio de
Janeiro. The forts are said to have
shared in the battle. The firing Is said
to have been the heaviest since Decem-
Der a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
SAVES THE CITY MONEY. 2
Operation of the Biddeford Police Board
Since July.

Biddeford, December 27.-The first re-
port of the Biddeford police commission
was made today. 1t covers the period
since July 1, when the board took pos
session of the police department, and
shows expenditures of $161e less than
during the similar period under the old
system. The report expresses indigna
ton at the city's refusal to honor the
boards acquisitions. Mayor Staples.
the third member of the board, did not
sign the report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
The Miantonomoh OFF for Rio.

New York, December 81. - Captain
Wallace, of the United States monitor
Miantonomoh, which is now at the Brook
lyn navy yard, received orders this morn
ing to proceed to Trinidad tomorrow
morning. Other sealed orders were also
delivered to him, which will be opened
upon reaching that place. 1t was init
mated at the navy yard today that from
Trinidad the Miantonomoh will 60 to Rio
de Janeiro.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Local Weather Report,

Portland, Me-, December 27.-The local
signal Office records as to the weather
the following:
sa m.-Barometer. 30o76; thermome-
ter. 1910; dew point. IL; humidity, SO;
wind, W; velocity, 3: weather, cloudy.
8p. m.-Barometer, 29.760; thermome-
ter. 24.0; dew point, IL; humidity, sd:
wind, SW; velocity. 4: weather. clear
imum thermometer, 29.9; minimum ther-
mometer, 11.0; maximum velocity of
wind, Is, NV; total precipitation. 600
inch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Forty-nine Held for Per iurr.

New York, December 27--In the Court
of Oyer and Terminer tthis morning. 40
men, against whom indictments were
found for misdemeanor and perjury dur
ing the late election, were arraio1ed to
plead. They pleaded not guilty. and
were held for examination next Wednes-
day. Some of the men went hack to
Jail, while others had their present bail
bonds continued. Two had The amount
of the bail reduced, and one was surren-
dered by his bondsmen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Testing Personal Liberty Law.

St. Paul, Mimi, Decem Der g7.-suner-
intendent Hopkins of the Twin CITY rail-
road will be arrested today or tomorrow
for the purpose of testing sAe nersonal
liberty law. This law, passed last win
ter, prohibits coIrporations.or indiv,duals
from refusing 20 employ members of
that the law would apply to the p
in its discrimination against Roman, mar,
Catholics.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Geo. F. Dodge Pleads Guilty.

Keene, NH, Dscem Der 2Y.-George p.
Dodge, arrested in Worcester, charged
with passing forged check there and
wanted on a similar charge here, was
brought here last night and given a hear
ing this morning. He pleaded guilty and
of court. in default Of which ne was
committed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
THE WEAT HER.
Rain by Tonight.

Washington, December 27.-For New
England for Thursday: Fair tonight, fol-
lowed by showers Thursday afternoon
or night; southwest winds; slightly
warmer.
Boston, December 27.-Local forecast
for New England for Thursday: Gener-
ally fair; probably followed. by rain
Thursday night; warmer; southwest
winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
A Salem Failure

Salem, Mass, December 27.-Tba as.
signrnent was recorded this morni,p as Of
the court house Of ]. Herbert Bowen af Of
Lynn, dealer IN IL leather and SC soles. $.
He has conveyed all his nrons,tSa sS a4, ooO;
in Lynn and Marblehead. ana is1u l1l
leather.on hand. He isnnahla ~ @ sole
a schedule of his Liabilities. " give
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Successor to National Cordage.

Trenton, N. j., December 27.-The
United States Cordage Company, which
has risen from the ashes of the National
Cordage Company, so to speak, began
business today, according to its new
charter under the laws Of New Jersey.
1t starts with capital stock amounting
to $54 100000 The certificate Of organ
ization was filed in the office of the Sec
retary of State this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Killed a Whale.

Southampton, N. Y, Decembe 27.-
Whalemen of this village killed a large
male right whale off the Watermill this
afternoon. The estimated value of the
whale is $4,000. One boat was badly in
fiuke. The crew reached shore in SAFETY
The carcass of the whale is IS feet in
length.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
In Connecticut onarries.

Hartford, Conn, December t27.-The
Cromwell stone quarries will resume
quarrying January 8. They have been
idle two months. The employees of the
]. &. e. Stevens company at Cromwell,
have assented to redu ction of 10 per
cent in wages
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28

stated at the department that the dispute
between Peru and Ecuador, over the
boundary claims, has nothing to do with
the sending of the Alliance to Calloa, as
it is believed the dispute will be settled
without hostilitites.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Bankers Resume Business.

Providence, r. l., December 27.-Wil-
bour Jackson C Co., and Sheldon C Bin
ney, the two big banking and brokerage
firms who made an assignment last fall,
resumed business today, the assignee
having formally turned over all the prop
erty to them Yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
THE TREASURY BALANCE.
1t Is Lower than Ever Before and Will
Drop Still Farther.

It Is Lower than Ever Before and Will
Drop Still Farther.
Washington, December 27.-The treas
ury net balance today declined to $685.
914, ,o9e of which ss2, ,o24, 796 is gold. This
is the lowest point ever reached by the
treasury balance. Each successive day
makes it lower. At the beginning of the
fiscal year, the net balance was $122, 50o.-
900, and at the commencement of Decem-
ber it was $95, ,0o0,OO There is little
hope entertained that receipts will in
crease to any material extent during the
next few months.
January is the heaviest month in the
year for treasury eXenditures. Nearly
SIG. 900, 900 in interest have to be paid
during January, besides comsidera BILE
amount for sugar bounties, aside from
the ordinary expenses of the government
which includes pensions. Experts at the
treasury figure the net loss for January
at S12, ,000,0 600 or s13, 900, 600, leaving net
balance February 1, of not over $76. 600.
900. Many accounts, 1t is stated, that
should be paid, are, suspended or post.
poned because of the depleted condition
of the treasury.
Drinking Less Whiskey.
Washington, December 27.-Internal
revenue receipts for the first five months
of the current fiscal year has decreased
SIS, 10, 760, as compared with the same
period of 1892, as shown by the official
statement, prepared by Commissioner
Miller, and forwarded by him to the
Secretary of the Treasury today. The
aggregate figures for the five months are
in 1853, $o1, 1884. 80; in 1892, sTO,045, o1o.
Every source of internal revenue shows a
falling off except oleomargarine, the de-
crease being: in spirits s6, 424, 446;
tobacco, $2,172, 1870; fermented liquors,
S3Os, 939; miscellaneous s1e, ,6o2. In
oleomargerine the increase is $214, 357,
The greatest falling off is in whiskey,
which has decreased S6, 1872, ,7S9 and in to-
bacco manufactures of all descriptions.
which is 81, ,921, 402 In Novem Der, the
receipts were 81, ,ss7, 745 less than for
November, 1892.
The Alliance Going to Callao.
Washington, December 27.-A cable
message received at the Navy DEPART
ment today reported the departure Of the
United States steamship Alliance from
La Libertad for CaIlao, Peru. 1t is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
GLOOM IN BRITAIN.
This Year Worse Than Last and That Was
Pretty Bad.

Pretty Bad.
London, December 27.-The Pail Mall
Gazette said this afternoon in review
of the years trade of Great Britain
"General trade was worse than in 1892.
Last year ended with an enormous loss
Of imports and exports, and, as 1893
draws to close, 1892 seems brighter
when compared with the present gloom
over the country's industries. In the
first eleven months of 1898, imports de-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Evictions in Ireland.

London, December 27.-In the House
OF Commons today, VIM. Mccartney,
Conservative. questioned the government
regarding evictions in Ireland. q, Mr..
Morley rose to reply and was heartily
cheered. He stated that during the six
months ended Septe1n ber SO, 179 persons
We're evicted and not re-admitted to
holdings by the landlords From Sep
tember 30, to December 9, 1856 tenants
were evicted under the existing laws,
Mr.. Morley added the government had
no power to prevent evictions.
Germany and Russia.
Berlin, December 27.-By the terms Of
new commercial treaty between Ger
many and Russia, imports of grain from
the latter country will be granted the
same tariff as is granted similar imports
from Austria. The general tax on oats
is reduced. Russia reduces the tariff on
iron and zinc 10 per. cent and on agri-
cultural machinery 20 per cent The tax
on sea Goals and steel rails imported into
Russia is not reduced
Indian Spectators Caught.
Bombay, Decem ber 81. 27.-Speculation in
silver here has collapsed. Those who
were specializing for rise lost heavily
The natives who expected heavy duty
would be placed on silver at the begin
ming of the fiscal year made .their pur-
chases in advance and other causes COM
bined to knock the bottom out Of specu-
lation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28

clined over II, 500, 600 pounds compared
with the first eleven months of 1892,
while exports were reduced $500, 600
pounds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
AFTER MISSING LINKS.
The Hawaiian Committee Wants
the Unpublished Letters
MIR. STEVENS WILL TESTIFY AT
THE NEXT SESSION.

The Letters Which Have Been Withheld
Are that of MIR. Willis Which Led to
Heart, One from Mr., Stevens, When
Minister, and a Remarkable Communi-
cation from MIR. Thurston to Mr.
Gresham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
CARNEGIE TO THE RESCUE.
Work for His Men and $1,000 a Day for the
Poor of Pittsburg.

New York, December q. The Evening
World says: "It was announced in
Wall street this morning that Andrew
Carnegie, the steel King, would leave
this country for Egypt, January 4. and
that he had issued an order to his man
ayers to start upon the day of his depart
ure every iron mill with which he is
concerned and keep them in operation all
winter. He ordered, also, expenditures
of $1,000 day during the winter for the
relief of the unemployed poor of Pitts
burg
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
win Send wagohs.for ooptributions.

Rochester, NY, DHce1nber 27.-By or
der of Mayor Cursan, empty wagons
will be sent through certain streets for
the purpose of collecting food and cloth
ing 1or the suffering and destitute labor
ers of Rochester and their families. Boys
will run ahead ringing bells as a signal
in good circumstances will be asked to
contribute. The entire city will be can
yassed in this manner,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
L'HOMME Sans PATRIE.
Emile Zela Champions, Anarelism's
Wandering Jew.
MENTION OF DYNAMITE CAUSES
TERROR In MADRID.

Rumors of a Dynamite Plot Emptied an
Opera House In a Hurry and Threw the
Whole City Into a State of Excite
ment-What Partisan Soup Conference
Is Like-Money Extorted Under Threats
of Anarchist Outrages-The Scheme
Spoiled by the Police.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
Christmas Cheer in Waltham.

Waltham, Mass, December 27.-Christ-
mas marked a decided change in the
business situation in this city. and the
outlook is much brighter today than for
some time. This was occasioned by the
Bleachery officials that beginning TODAY
they would run on full time. The con-
Germ employs 200 hands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-28
The Alliance Going to Callao.

Washington, December 27.-A cable
message received at the Navy Depart
United States steamship Alliance from
La Libertad for CaIlao. Peru. It is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-22

the majority would compel our wool man
ufacturers 10 make this leap In the dark
uivesicd OF The satc-Suntd OF spcciitc 1u-
ties aud subjected 70 lower od Naio-
rom thnn viii onset the difference in the
we have secured Ia the United Stntes
q magnificent wool manufacturing Indus
try ~ which over S9ooe000O are invested,
making every variety OF wooden goouH anu
smpleyine more than g quarter OF q m in,-
itN oHers Up Ns sacrifice on The altar OF
th0 tariG reform.
'The time allowed by this hnl Is of no
more service than no interval at all. the
manufacturer must lose the entire season,
fur ili bic manufactures hoods ms lnss
WiilHhc groasr than though he kept his
mills closed The terms OF the hill are
equivalent to au ediCt from the commit
lc0 colnm0nding every woolen inunulaV-
turer % shut down aud Keep shut down
thousands OF operatives INTO the streets
The hill has been carefully devised, an
parenuN Tor the purpose OF ctipp'inS 90
meatic manufacturers IN advance OF the
uev tariW, 30 nc may be Kept bruised anu
broken when the time arrives Tor MN 70
begin competition Tor the market under
duties from 60 TO 40 per cent less thnn at
rhe punishment metcd out 20 our wool
en manufacturers for daring 80 invest
iheir capital la this useful and Important
industry Ia severe,
lhn metal schcdule Is criticised i9r lhe
substitution of advNlorem for specific dN-
tcsl making free n number OF articles
called raw material, IN di@cEnrd OF the
relations between more or less finished
prbducts, and the totally INADEQUATE, du-
Ties named upon certain leading articles
oil SUGAR. The report says the bounty
provided by the law of 1870 was In the
nRkure OF contract made hN congress,
With each and all persons who should
engage In the production of cane, beet
or sorghum sugar of certain saccharine
strength vet this contract is now virtually
broken
The report says. The cotton .manufac-
trrers schedule In the ,hll 'hows the
edge on the part OF the trainers OF the
liii on the ntrlcncies of the industry mat
uilr.kcd The preparation Of other schedules
m the bin. For tho. import duty imposed
uhlcr tho existing law tx scarcely sum
cEsnt 10 protect American labor and cap
itnl from heavy iiuportatons from Eng
l$nd
Ono Of the most amaaing proportions OF
the bin says the report IT, that hitumln,
ohs cul viii he put on the free list and
nilions or dollnrs per nnnum received
from lis Importation by way Of revenue
iihaolutelv thrown away, The conl has
little value save as 4 gets It from labor
and there arc few States or Territories
rlint interference with n will not AFFECT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-22
coNennssIoNAL rNocnnpINes.



washington. December 2l.A small NUM-
her OF senator's faced the vice president
this morning on the last day CT the ses-
sion In the year 1893. AS soon as the Jour
nal had been read and approved, a mcs-
sage from the houso communicated cor
rected resolution for the holiday recess
from today to the I'd OF January. 1891,
striking out Monday. January 3, 1885, aud
inNertinE "Wednesday, January y, l9l
MIR, Proctor utep) OF Vermont intro
duced a hin 80 annex the rcriltory OF
Utah to the Stotr Of Nevada Relvrred
to the committee on Territories,
Mir, Mitchell of oregon asked Tor re-
printing OF the memorial ON the subject or
bankruptcy. and IN connection herewith
said that the impression that the none OF
securing Hesitation upon that subject was
dead was not Justified.
Aztec mn hours consideration OF eNecu-
tive business, the corrected house Joint
resolution providing Tor the holiday recess
was CONQUERED IN,
After recess followed some routine husi-
ncss and another executive session.
The chair laid before the senate q conf
municntion from the secretary of state IN
response TO the resolution calling Tor M
formation whether permission had pecn
granted any foreign cable company 10 lnnd
It's cables or lines on the coast OF the
United States since March last The
secretary said no such permission had been
granted, conditionnlly or Internationally
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-22
Thc IIonne.

Washington. December 2i,-Less than
sevcnty-nvc members were on the iipor
when the house met at noon today for the
last time until after the holiday recess,
Mr.. Boutelle OF Maine did not miss the
last opportunity TO stick n thorn In the
side OF the majority ON the Hawaiian mat
ter. Az soon as the Journal was read Mr..
Bputcle who was on hts feet sent up q
resolution which he said was privileged.
The speaker directed the clerk 20 read 1t,
The resolution questions the authority OF
COMMISSIONER niount to order the Ameri-
can naval representatives nt Honolulu
Mr.. Boutclle yalnly sought TO discuss the
question of his right to discuss the reso-
luton, which was referred to the commit
tee ON naval nfars, but the speaker cut
him short and said Il could only he con-
aldcrcd AT this time by unanimous con-
sent. Mr.. Boutelle asked uuuuimous con-
sent, but MIR. Talbot of Maryland Oh
jectcd.
Mir. McMillln Of Tennessee, from the
committee on ways aud means, then pre-
scented n Joint resolution authorizing the
secretary of the treasury to make reSulA-
Texas border can be re-imported INTO thc
United States until May, lSai
Mr. Paschal of Texas explained that, on
account of the druuth in Southwestern
Texas, stock were dying in large numbers
and that the resolution simply allowed
stoclmen to take their stock across the
river TO keep them from starvation, The
resolution was passed without objection.
Mr. Blair Of New Hampshire then of
terod a tuWnlinu RESOLUTION lo1llHE. 10 lllc
investigation of questions Of ftct with
reference 20 the subject Referred.
After a sharp talk the clerk called the
committees for reports. The foreign af-
fairs chairman Mctreary, reported "A res
nuton as a substitute for the Hit and
Boutellc resolutions. Several attempts To
talk were cut short by the speaker direct
ing the clerk TO continue to cnll. When
the morning hour had expired an attempt
was made to go into a committee OF the
whole on the New Mexico Statehood bill.
but the efforts to talk on the Oklahoma
bill, the special order. consumed the time
until the adjournment resolution was fe-
turned from tho sendte.
Mr.. Wilson then give notice that on the
iny congress reconvcned after the holi-
days he would call up the tariff bill.
Mr. McCTcary announced TINT ten days
later the Hawaiian resolutions would be
considered.
A moment later the presidents clerk an
nouuoed tho approval OF the deficiency
bill and then the house adjourned,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-22
waahburn,s Anticipation MN.

twasbington December y. Senator
Washburn OF Minnesota, who pressed the
ahh-option bill in the asst congress-, viii
not introduce the measure IN the senate
hsr~uSc tho bill on its face IS TO raise
i4ftgo.lie and must originate la the houac.
senator Wnshburn has been discussing
with constitutional lawyers a bill which
Will directly prohibit dealing In options, as
he wanted. II possible, 70 present BIN OF
that kind. which would receive the sup
port OF many senators who do not believe
in using the taxing power TO prevent denl-
inga in futures, He has concluded that
such a bill can not be successfully main
tanned and that an nnti-option bill must
be based unOn prohibition or restriction by
taxation. This being the case, the bill must
first be passed by inc house.