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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
DEAD BROKE AND 40 MILES FROM
HOME.
Unfortunate Condition of the Crew of a
Whaling VesseI-They Are Working for
Their Board.

New Bedford, Mass, December ia
crew of thirteen men came to this port
on the whaling schooner Agate of Prov
incetown. and are in destitute condi-
tion, as they have not proper clothing
to keep them from suffering. They
shipped at Auabon, Africa. and say they
were promised by the captain they
would be sent home. The captain died
on the passage. The new captain and
agent say they do not know of any agree
ment, and none is found in the shipping
agreement. The men are allowed to
sleep on board the whaler, but as she
leaked 400 strokes an hour, their Job is
not pleasant or their forced quarters at
all comfortable. The crew live on pro-
visions left from the voyage. 1t is prob
able the matter will be brought to the
attention of the Spanish Consul in Bos-
ton, the men being Spanish subjects.
The bark Sarah of Boston, Captain
Hale, from the Western Islands to this
port with 800 barrels of sperm oil, and
some passengers, is now 35 days out, an
unusually long passage. The opinion is
gaining ground here that she has met
with some disaster.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20

A Proposition to Have Commission
of Engineers Make An Estimate of the
Cost of Completing the Canal-Statues
of Stark and Webster Will Be Unveiled
Today-Maine Pensions Granted-Other
News.
Washington, December 19.-In the Senate
the Nicaragua Canal bill was taken up. MI
Cullom, Republican of Illinois, addressed
the Senate. He said that the completion OF
the Illinois ship canal and of the Hennep1n
Canal was connected with the Nicaragua
canal. He looked forward to the day when
steam vessels from all lakesEports would
carry produce of tie West to the Pacific
ports. The Importance of the undertaking
to the United States was tar beyond any
consideration of cost or expense.
MIR. Turpie, Democrat of Indiana. con-
tinued his speech against the measure. He
asserted there had been no estimate made,
not evan guess, in Mr.. Menogal's survey.
of the cost of two miles of deep water
channel in the Atlantic and of the opening
of the harbor of Greytown. The company
knew. he declared, the moment the first
section of the work was undertaken that
the bubble would burst. The company knew
that it would take at least one-fourth OF
seventy millions to build a channel and
harbor. The moment that was discovered
the project would be abandoned, and it was
to prevent that discovery. to prevent the
disclosure of bad faith the opposition was
made TO the construction and payment IN
sec tions. 1t was thoroughly impracticable.
he asserted, to construct this canal in any
way except by sections.
'sThe Maritime Canal company" Mr..
Turpie continued, sis wholly without
credit, and without assets. Nobody would
take its bonds or stock. 1t is a worthless.
insolvent company Mr. Turpie declared
vehemently that the whole purpose and
meaning of the bill viewed from its text, is
to have endless. perpetual construction and
commolion of enterprise. and if it is ever
completed, it will be by accident. Seventy
millions only is to be applied in the prose-
oution of the work. There is no certainty
and no provision for any certainty that the
work will ever be finished. Mr.. Turpie
offered an amendment substitute for
the bill, authorizing the President to ap-
point three civil engineers. two from the
engineers corps of the army. to make sur
yey and estimate of the cost of construction
and the completion of the Nicaragua canal,
and report as to it's cost and practicability.
He said his substitutewouldr require that to
be done before the bonds we're issued OF
guaranteed. He thought that was. as far as
the Senate should go at this session. and
that was going great distance, as the
Vanderbilt survey in 1851 cost two and a
half million.
A joint resolution to revive the grade of
lieutenant general of the United States
army was introduced by Mr.. Hawley, Repub-
lican of Connecticut, and referred to the
committee on military affairs.
After an executive session the Senate adj
journed.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
LExoW. VICTIMS.
The Date Set for Trial of Police officers.

New York, December 19.-The case of
Police Captain Schmittberger was called
in the Oyer and Terminer court this af-
ternoon. Mr.. Howe, counsel for..Schmitt-
berger asked to have the case postponed
until January 2. District Attorney Fell
lows was asked to have Schmittberger' s
case set down for January 9Th, and
Judge Ingraham set that day Tor the
trial to begin. The cases to be taken
up were called, and the prisoners will be
brought before the court in the follow
ing 1otation: Captain Schmittberger,
jeremiah S. Levy, W. E. Frink, ".
O'Toole, Michael Doherty, Hugh Clark,
G. G. Liebers, James W. Jordan, Charles
A, Parkerson, John Hicks, Bernard
Meehan, E. W. Glennon, George Smith,
James Burns, Felix McKenna. Counsel
appeared for all, with the exception of
George Smith, who was placed on bail
of $4,000. He did not answer. to his name,
nor did his lawyer appear, and his bail
was declared forfeited. He is thought
to be out OF the city, and it Is supposed
by many that he is afraid to appear be-
fore the court.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
COTTON GOODS SALE.
Prices Were to 10 Per Cent official
Sales Were About So, 100000.

New York. December l9-The cotton goods
sale after luncheon was noticeable for easy
work for statesmen. Confidence in their
judgement was feature of the action of
prominent purchasers. The firm of ii. B..
Clatflin & Co., was the largest buyer, and the
Westeners were also big buyers. Among the
big purchasers were the following Boston
firms: Bradford. Thomas & Co.. Wilson,
Larrabee & Co, Chatham, Kendall & Daniel,
Shepard, Norwell & Co., Boston Dry Goods
Co.. The goods were the production of the
following mills: Pepperill, Laconia, Colum-
bian Maunfactu uring Co., ThorLdyke Co.,
Androscuggin mills, Warren Cotton mills,
Palmer mill, Boston Duck Co., Cords mills.
Mr.. Bliss said tonight that the prices real
lied were five to ten per cent off the regular
selling price. The total sales, he thought,
would amount to about $s.000.000.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
GENERAL DENUNCIATIoN.

No One Except the Author Supports the
Carlisle Banking Bill.
Washington, December 19.-The House
went into committee of the whole on the
currency bill. and Mr.. johnson. Republican
of Indiana, spoke against it. He admitted
some change was desirable, but this, he
said, was Eot the time to make experiments.
The legislation bill from preamble to the
concluding section, was vicious. and if en-
acted into law, would result in confusion
worse confounded. The report of the
majority, Mr.. johnson said, was prepared
before the hearing before the committee
concluded. The members of the majority
refused to even agree to report the bill
without reservation, thus washing their IN
dividual hands of any responsibility for its
parentage. The bill received the endorse
ment of no one except the author. Mr..
johnson said he objected to the bill because
while reducing or changing the security for
notes issued under it as compared with the
security at present given them, it withdrew
a Fart of the security upon which the de-
positors reposed.
The committee Iose informally and the
House voted to meet tomorrow at eleven in
view of the fact that two is the hour fixed
for the ceremonies of unve1Iing the statues
of Webster and Stark. The discussion of
the bill was resumed and Mr.. Warner, Dem
ocrat of New York, denied the assertion
Comptroller Eckels was opposed to the state
bank feature Of the Carlisle bill.
Mr.. Bland, Democrat of Missouri, sent to
the clerks desk and had read, for informa-
ton, an amendment he proposed to offer to
the bill.
Mr. Ellis of Kentu oky, who voted against
the bill in committee, said the passage of
the bill would be the greatest calamity
which could Overtake the country. The
same power was behind this measure that
urged the repeal of the silver purchasing
cause of the Sherman act. He referred to
the recent bond issued and said no provision
was made in the bill to stop such issues. If
it should become law we would have to go
on issuing bonds to redeem the. obligations
of the government. Mr.. Ellis denounced as
un-Democratic and extraordinary the pro-
visions in the bill proposing to regulate the
issue of notes by state banks, and in place
of them he said he would offer at the lroper
time a clear cut, unequivocal repeal of the
ten per cent state bank tax.
Mr.. Terry, Democrat of Arkansas, gave
notice that he would, at the proper time,
move an amendment to the bill authorizing
the redemption of notes issued under the
bill in gold and silver in equal amounts, and
providing for the coinage of silver to meet
these payments.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Baker,
Republican of New Hampshire, and agreed
to admitting the governors staff and execu-
tive council of New Hampshire, to the floor
tomorrow during the exercises in connec-
ton with the unVeiling of the Webster and
Stark statues.
The House adjourned.
Maine Pensions.
Washington, Decem Der 19.-The follow
ing Maine people were granted pensions
today:
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
THE BANK LOSES $4,000.
Both Cashier and Teller Were Dishonest

Rome, NY, December 19.-Further
investigation of the defalcation of John
E. Bielby, cashier of the Central Nation
al bank of Rome, and Samuel Glllett,
teller, discloses total shortage of near
II $50, 600, of which amount $4,000 has
been traced to the teller. who received
the money on deposit and credited it on
the depositors' pass-book, but did not
enter it on the books of the bank. The
cashiers. method inc5aded tho forging
of individual notes in sums of $1,000 to
$4,000, and crediting the outstanding
certificates of deposits as paid up. Bielby
was arraigned tofay before United
States Commissioner Rowland. He
demanded an examination, which was
adjourned till Thursday afternoon.
Major Gillett, who was teller of the
bank, has not been seen since Monday
evening, and there is no longer any
doubt that he EN- bezzled some of the
funds of the bank.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
NOTHING WILL BE DONE
To Change the senate's Rules Before the

10 Change the SSuauO . AsuIcs D6lOr6 TIC
54th Congress.
Washington, December 19.-The failure
of the Senate committee on rules to take
action at a meeting this morning on
many propositions before it looking to a
change in the rules now governing the
Senate is accepted by the senators as
positive indication that nothing will be
done in this matter during the present
Congress. All the members were pres
ent Messrs. Blackburn, Harris. Cor
man, Manderson and Aldrich, and the
whole subject was canvassed in pleas
ant and informal way, Messrs. Harris and
Black burr. stating they wanted to bring
about change, but admitting the i'm
possibility O. SO doing. Both of these
senators favor cloture. The Repu blicans
are opposed to any action at this time,
in their view of the inexpediency of re-
porting any amendments referred to
them, and they are reinforced by Mr..
German, which makes majority of the
committee. It is probable the commit
tee will agree to the suggestion of Mr..
AIdrich, and meet after the adjourn
ment of this Congress and prepare such
change as may be deemed advisable, and
report to the opening session of the 54th
Congress-.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
Local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-, Dec. 19-The local Weather
Bureau Office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Barometer 30223: thermometer
q. o; dew point, II; humidity. 70; wind. NV
velocity, 4; partly cloudy.
SD. m.-Barometer. 30.l56; thermometer
"a O: dew point 23; humidity. So; wind, SW
velocity IL; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer, $50; maximum
thermometer, SO. o; minimum thermometer
1870: maximum velocity of wind. IA sW
total preclpitation. o
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
Congressional Notes.

Washington, December l9.-E. E1ery An
derson one of the government directors OF
the Union Pacific railway appeared before
the House committee on Pacific railways
today and urged legislation formulated by
the committee at the last session be brought
before the House at an early day. =,
offer substitute for the Carlisle banking
plan early in the week which will do away
with the present troubles OF the financial
system. The measure is entitled s'a bill to
restore the bi-rnetai system of the United
States for other PURPOSES 1t provides a
silver dollar of 81 1-2 grains of pure silver,
or 412 1-2 grains standard silver shall be
le gal tender for all debts.
The Senate has confirmed the nominations
of naval officers promoted by the retirement
of Admirals Erben and Gherardi.
In executive session this afternoon the
japanese treaty was favorable reported by
Mr.. Morgan. He said he would not call it up
for action until in the fullsSenate. which
probably means will be after the holidays.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
Byrnes VIII Tell His Story.

the testimony given before the Lexow COM
mittee by Parkhurst Agent John Marriott
who said that Mr.. Byrnes kept him locked
in his house for twenty minutes and made
him tell all about the Gardiner case. The
superintendent said: ''All Marriott says is
untrue except that he did come to my house
under false pretenses. When the proper
time comes l shall tell my story"
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
will Realize Fifty Per Cent.

St. Johns, n. f.. December l9.-The COM
mittees of the shareholders of the CONNER
cial ank met again yesterday. The bank
liabilities are about $a.0O.OO60 and the at sets
are about $4,000, 900 which will probably de-
preciate third through realization. 1t Is
estimated that the note holders and deposit
tors will obtain about 50 per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
A victory for Operators.

Massillon, O., December l9.-The fud-
ing of the board of arbitration appointed
to close the Massillon controversy, is a
complete victory, for the operators. The
board presents unanimous report abol-
ishing the heretoforekexisting differential
of s, and placing this district on the
same basis as the Hooking valley.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
camden,s New Church Dedioated.

Camden, December 19.-The dedication
of the Methodist church took place this
afternoon and evening, in the presence
of large audience. Presiding Elder w.
W.Oaier, of the East Maine Conference,
Dr.J.O. Knowles of Lynn, Mass, Rev
GA. Crawford OF Woburn, Mass, and
present. The building cost $4,000, and
is an ornament to Camden.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
sDeoiines to Resign.

Boston. December l9.-Ensign VI. G. Mil
ler, junior officer of the school ship Enter
prise, and instrutor in mathematics and
gunnery. has received notice from the state
commissioners tha, his resignation would
be accepted. He declines TO resign and in
Inmates that if the commissioners desire TO
get rid of him that they have only to apply
to the Navy Department for his assignment
to other duty.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
Patrons of Husbandry.

Bangor, December 19.-Today's ses-
sion at the Maine State Grange orened
with bigger attendance than yesterday.
The business of the forenoon was in
hearing tine reports of the different COM
mittees. This afternoon the committee
on taxation reported, and general dis
cussion followed. This EVENINGS session
will be occupied in comforting the sixth
degree.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
The Schooner John Douglass Afloat.

New London, Conn, December 19.-- Capt.
scott's tug, this morning, pulled the John
Douglass, ,sloaded with lumber, from Maine
port, off the shore. The Douglass undertook
to go into Nounk and went ashore A portion
of the cargo had to be lightered to aoat her.
The vessel is not much damaged.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
Missing Vessels.

San Francisco, December 19.-The ov-
er6ue coal steamers Montserrat and
Aweenaw, aresabout given up for lost,
and the com bined crew of 30 men ,pust
be mum bered among the drowned. Anx-
iety is being felt for the bark Co1unl-
bian, from Port Blakey for this port.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Warmer.

Boston, December 25.-New England for
Thursday: Fair, slightly warmer, winds
generally westerly.
Washington, December 19.-For Thursday
for Maine: Fair; slightly warmer in tie
northern portion, south winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20

At Ell Paso, Texas, United States Con-
sui Theodore Houston died from con-
sumption, aged 45. He was appointed
from Macomb, H., where he was prom
inent in politics.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20

Orieinal-Patrick Leary of Togus.
Restoration and reissue-Ivory Brown
of Brownfield.
Samuel A, Heath, Of Gardiner; william
II. Fisk of Bowdoinham.
Original, widows, etc. Mary L. Kelley
of winthrop; I.actina A. Moore of Var
mouthviIle; Mary J. GRAHAM of East
Baldwin.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20

Erastus F. Beadle. senior member of
the publishing house of Beadle & Ad-
ans, died at Cooperstown, NY. Tues
day night. aged "a.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
TO Let.

Store No. 96 Exchange street,
now occupied by w. w. Mans
field & Co. Store is 20 feet by IS
feet, with fire proof vault.
Possession given January L,
1896. For particulars, inquire
of JOHN F. A. MERRILL,
IS Exchange St,
decIOdtf 1stp
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
LEWIS LAY in WAIT IN
THE cow STALL.
And From His Ambush Struck Down
Byron D. Coburn.
HORSE WAS LOOSENED TO SERVE
AS A DECOY.

As Already Stated by the PRESS, Graf
fam Made a Complete Statement of All
Lewis Told About the Murder-Want of
Money, Lewis's Motive-The Coroner's
Jury Find Verdict Against Lewis and
He Is Arrested-Wiu Appear Before
Judge Gould this Morning.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20

J. R. L!BBY.Ie

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Mr.. Printer Tell every lady who
reads your paper,
That another hundred of the Cook
Books have come,
And that they will be on sale
Thursday morning at 20 cts.
The combined cook-lore of Mrs.
A. d. Lincoln and Maria Parloa.
245 pages, washable cover.
The first hundred went in few hours, this
hundred may last until noon.
Tell every
lady That we have just
groomed our Blanket
stock for Christmas.
So that Blankets that were
$500 pair are now $2.13.
$4.OO very soft and warm $2.9S.
$500 almost all wool $3.50.
e $500 very slightly, $4.9S.>
$500 all wool, $500.
Tell them that no better present
can be given housekeeper than a
pair of wholesome Blankets.
Unless it is one of our Down
Comforters with beautiful Satine
coverings at 1925, 400, 500.
Tell her That here are Satine
Comforters, filled with
snowflake batting, in one continu-
GUS sheet.
different styles of covering.
Price $3.50.
Silkoline Comforters that were
$3.50 are now $1.75.
Mr.. Printer Please say to every
reader of your valu-
able paper, that elaborate Satin
Damask Towels, measuring 48 by
% inches, having colored and white
borders and knotted fringe are sell
ling here for Christmas presents at
25 cts.
That Curious little vases from
Dresden, decorated with
charming devices are on our Holi-
day counters at 10 cts, 19 cts, % cts,
40 cts.
Also that Standard books of best,
the very best authors are
selling at our Book counters at %
cts.
Well bound, ornamental covers, good paper
and print
That Blaine, The idol of Maine,
has the story of his
life and work well told by Ridpath
and Gen. Connor and for sale by us
at 79 cts.
The book has over 500 pages. many illustra-
tions. no New England library is complete with
out it.
Tell Everybody That this store
is the distribut-
i ing point for Baskets.
Baskets from the tiniest hanger on
to your little finger, up to the giant
soiled clothes hamper.
Tell them, Tell them loud and
strong, about the beau
tiful Celluloid ware, where daintily
tinted celluloid is combined with
bright Silks, Ribbons, Artistic paint
and glori6ed thereby, made into
Hdkfs. boxes, Glove boxes, Cravat
boxes.
The windows Tell them the win
dows are worth
coming a long Distance to see.
Garnished with all manner of Holi-
day delights.
- n I'm nv
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-20
WASHINGTON NEWS.
CarlisIe's Bill Is In a FriendIess
Condition.
WHILE THE NICARAGUA CANAL
BILL RECEIVES ROU CHI USAGE.

A Proposition to Have a Commission
of Engineers Make An Estimate of the
Cost of Completing the Canal-Statues
Today-Maine Pensions Granted-Other
News