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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
ENGLAND AND THE SOUDAN.

SPEECH BY GEORGE j. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Al
ToKAR-ACTIoN OF THE REBELS.
LONDON Feb. 1.-George J. GOschen, Member of
Parliament for Rpon, formerly special Ambassador
to Turkey, delivered a speech at Rpon tonight in
the course of which he said that England
cannot and dare not ignore the question
of the slave trade in the Soudan, and that she must
teach Mussulmans that in any conflict with
Christians Mussulmans certain to be finally de-
feated
The commander at TOkar writes: at would be
impossible for our condition to be worse. The
rebels have filed up all the wells ont
side the town. The water inside IS brackish
aud bad, and the troops are suffering from
diarrhea There is great fear that it will be neces-
sary shortly to surrender. Only ten to twenty
rounds of ammunition per man are still left. The
firing on the part of the Rebels continues day and
night"
CAIRO, Feb. 1.-Riaz Pacha, formerly Minister
of the Interior has agreed to cooperate with Nubar
Pacha, President of the Council and Minister Tor
Foreign Affairs, for the settlement OF the present
financial difficulties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
INTEREST on STATE BONDS UNPAID.

NEw-ORLEANs, Feb. 1.-The State to-day
defaued In the payment Of interest due on the per
cent bonds known the "baby" bonds 1t would require
about $4,000 to pay the coupons due to-day on the
bonds most OF which arc held here fiscal agent
plains that owing TO ihe late decision OF the supreme
Court making the bonds not only receivable for property
sold for back taxes, but also for costs, penalties and In
ters little cash being received to the credit OF this
fund While the settlements OF the tax collectors with the
Auditor and Treasurer during the present week nave
amounted $780, 000 only S72 was received Tor IN
terest the "baby" bonds Therefore, the staic M,
tiona Bank the fiscal agency now having over $4,000
In coupons of the baby bonds did not feei
Justified In cashing any coupons OF these Donus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
AID TO VESSELS IN DISTRESS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The report of tho
Chief OF the Revenue Marine Division OF the Treasury
Department shows that during the month Of January
the vessels OF that service rendered valuable assistance TO
vessels In distress. The cutter Dallas went to
the assistance Of twentysix vessels and either rescued
the crews from places OF peril towed the vessels
through fields OF places OF safety Tho report also
contains an Of the assistance rendered ey Tao
Dexter 10 the steamer City OF Columbus % Gay Head,
on the 18th ult Tho Galatn rendered valuable assisl
ance TO seven vessels during the months OF Deeemoef
and January The Woodbury. rendered material ai4 10
feen vessels during the months OF December ana Ja.
uary, whereby many pves and valuable property were
saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
BY THE BALLOT OR THE BULLETf

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The committee appointed
at the recent convention the coored voters of Illinois
and known as The ColOred Mems state Central Commit
tee of the OF Illinois, has issued call to the coored
voters of the States OF Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
Michigan Pennsylvania, New York. New7Iersey, Massa-
chusets and Connecticut and the District OF Columbia
for conference to be held Pittsburg on April 80 to
unite In an appeal the loyal and patriotic sentiment
OF the country to speedily and efecually determine
whether in time Of peace questions OF public are
words whether shotgun policy in vogue In the
South Is to be recognized and sanctioned "a legitimate
mode of political warfare" The address states that the
conference will also consider line or policy for the
cOlored voters 10 pursue the next National canvass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
MATTERS IN THE DOMINION.

OTTAWA, Feb. LIN the House of Commons
to-day Mr. Outlet moved for the correspondence in rela
ton to the arrest I'm Canadian territory by detachment
of United States soldiers Of Henry Watson, said to be
formerly a resident of Nova Scotia, and others.
Sir John A. Macdonald said It was
te that persons named Watson and Switzcr citizens of
Canada had been arrested in the manner described.
Representations made TO the British minister at
Washington who laid the matter before the United
states Foreign Minister and the persons named were i
mediately set at liberty.
Tomorrow large deputation of members OF Parlia-
ment will meet Leonard Tiley, Minister OF Finance
and suggest action he taken by which the for
egn trade the country be extended The deputa
ton does not represent any particular interest but
will include all interests and ask for reciprocal trade
lations under certain conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
an ACTOR CHALLENGES 4 PREACHER.
GEORGE C. MILN WANTS A MINISTER TO COME AND
SEE HIM ACT.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUyE.l


lBI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 1.-George c. Min, the
preacheraetor has met with unbOunded success In
Ohio He dTews crowded houses at Canton, Dayton
and other points, and warmly welcomed in this
city. The Rev. Mr.. Pearce, pastor of the Methodist
Church. assailed Min In newspaper article few days
ago. to which Mr. Min replies at considerable length de
Tending himself crcsing his assaiant, and remarkng
sharply the weaknesses of clergy1nen He concludes
as follows
"If the gentleman will apply to agent he Will be fur
nshed with for himself and family, for my forth
coming engagement here and if he will attend he viii
confer favor upon If, afterward, he will point
out TO any taint Of immortality In
the three performances I will make his
church a present Of $500 II, furthermore, he wishes
TO appeal 20 the brain Of this community ON the
subject and will meet Sunday evening next. viii
speak for an honr on the subject, and he
may reply ad hbitum; then let the com
munity decide between us. II he s1lllks, let him
hereafter hold his peace and refrain from gTgous ana
unproyoked Misrepresentation IL is probable that the
Rev. Mr.. Pearce will accept this challenge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
MEETING OF YALE 'EIGHTT-FOUR.
CLASS COMMITTEES APPoINTED-sENIoR SOCIETIES
DISCUSSED.

CLASS COMMITTEES APPoINTED-sENIoR SOCIETIES
DISCUSSED
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i
NEw-HAvEY, Feb. IA meeting of the
Senior class at Yale College held to-day. The fol-
lowing committees were elected to conduct the class
exercises of commencement week. Glass day. w Strong
Lyman, Trowbrdge, Nichols, Walcott. Glass supper
Halliday, Worcester Wagner, Dawson, Hyndman.
Promenade, c. Walker COttle Daggett Watrous Bris-
tow Connel Hand Phelps, Patterson. Ivy Committee,
Ayres T. Strong D. Walker. Glass Cup Merritt, Crom-
well, 8. Hopkins. Secretary, Swift. After the COM
mttees had been elected, attempt was made to pass
resolution cOndemning the present system OF senior
societies Yale. The movers Of this resolution had can
vassed the its behalf, and confident OF sue
cess but after discussion which lasted two nouls ana
which the head element was severely han1ied
the resolution was defeated Its supporters had IN
tended try change the place Of holding the 1enma
meetings OF the class from NewHaven TO New-fo IN
order 10 avoid Society reunions which take place In
New Haven at the time; but the sentiment OF the
class strongly against them that they dld not
bring the matter up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
THE LYING SKELETON vIFELESS.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. lin answer to the
writ of habeas corpus Urah Clear produced his daughter
Bertha In this morning. Her husband the socaled
Living skeleton was also present In open court the
girl declared that she not restrained OF her liberty in
any way and preferred go with her father and with
her husband The case was then dismissed There was
great crowd In and about the court house The skeleton
has already said that his wife denied him In open cOnrt
he MOuld moi luI1her ask her 70 return 10 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
TIE WRECKED BROAD RIPPLE BRIDGE.
WEAKENED BY REMOVING RODS TO MAKE REPAiks

WEAKENED BY REMOVING RODS TO MAKE REPAiRs
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-The Coroner tins
afternoon began an inquest the bodies recovered o
the wreck at Broad Ripple Three witnesses were exam
lned The Testimony shows that the bridge was built OF
good material aud properly constructed Workmen were
repairing bridge and had removed the sup
r,ng rods simplifying their places with temporary rods
hh were claimed 10 be strong enough to hold the struc
,,ra II IA generally believed that the accident was
nsea nv the weakening Of the bridge. the result OF tho
removal OF the permanent rods,
The bodies recovered taken 10 their late homes
today for burial The body OF Bridge Foreman Parr has
moi vet been recovered. semans and Clarke the
rousy injured still alive, but the lattcrs chance fo
recovery is slender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
4 BREACH or CHRISTIAN COURTESY.

AsBURY PARK, n. j., Feb. 1.-The Second
Reformed Church Long Branch recently reorgan-
lied as Presbyterian Church The Chassis OF Monmouth
has passed resolutions in which the members OF the Con-
stOy of the Church accused Of having betrayed the
trust committed 70 them the society under the
direction of the Chassis at the time II went over 10 the
Presbyterian fold The resolutions charge the committee
from the Presbytery which organized the Church with
having committed breach OF Christian courtesy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
CRIMES And CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.


TROY, N Y, Feb. The body OF BOY VINO was
murdered ut South Hero. w., ON Lake Ohampain mas
INST been found After the crime had been cohmItteu
The murderer went TO the boys home ana asked or MS
property saying he had been sent FOR u py tue ooy
LIQUOR PEDLER COMMITS ., SuIOiDh' y11.f ,,o,o,
TpOY Feb L. Henry Floren welEknown liquor
cellar committed Suicide this morning by shooting him
self business troubles were the cause
npuNtyrN JEwELLER KILLED IN HIS ROOM.
PRoylDESCB Feb. John Field aJeweller was killed
while drunk I'm his last evening III believed that
gauhler named Skull, who hunting for Field land
iady Belle Watrous, shot hun. Skull was around lie
has been arrested.
ADDING MURDER TO MISCHIEF.
wuNnNGToV Del, Feb John II. Steele, whose little
son had been eascd by Jonn Murray hit the latter the
head with poker Murray then shot Steele fatally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS Feb 1.-The anthors OF the demonstration at the
Orleans Railway Station when the Comte de Paris de-
narted for spain have been sentenced by the Seine Cor
reclonal Tribunal to eight days in prison.
PARIS Feb. 1.-The Budget Committee OF the Chamber
Of Deputies had the Senegal Railway under discus
sion The Government proposes to Introduce Dill asking
for credit TO continue the work.
PORT SAID, Feb. 1.-French engineers are engaged In
making survey with a view to the enlargement of the
81 IrZG Gnnnl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
COUNTERFEITERS IN Tolls.

ST. LOUIS, Feb l. George Brown and A. h.
Gibson notorious counterfeiter arrested yesterday
AT Kirbyvile No. and taken to Springfield, where they
were placed Ia prison.
MOBILE, Feb 1-Olivcr Bohannon, the leader OF gang
counterfeers who captured here in October last
was sentenced this morning the United States Court TO
three years imprisonment at Chester ILL., The sentence
was mtigated materially by BOhannon's good conduct
since his arrest and by his free confession OF all he knew
about cOunterfeiting here and elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
RATRILLING PREVENTED.

NEw-HAvEN, Feb IA rat-pit and rats were
brought here to-day from New-York by "Dick" Toner,
agent for "Harryv jennings; and a crowd OF about
sixty men, including Yale students gathered In hall in
the Lamar block to witness ratilling match. AT the
last moment the match was prohibited by the police upon
a protest by the Humane Society, and the crowd dis
persed The managers declare that the match VIII yet
I kp uluce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
A COCK FIGHTING CROWD ARRESTED.
THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE MAKE AN EXTENSIVE

TIE PHILADELPHIA POLICE MAKE AN EAIENoI'H
CAPTURE.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Ia cooking main IN
the hotel at the New Hunting Park In the northeastern
part OF the city, treated midnight surprise last
night by OF sixty picked policemen The late hour
chosen for the fighting supposed TO guarantee the
sporting against interference and the smart surprise
caused of Wild confusion. As most OF the ponce
men apiece, they succeeded In arresung
nnetyve those assembled around the pit the prsoh
ers being men of all grades in life search through the
ward resulted in the capture Of twenty teams, some OF
them being well appointed drags The police also gath
cred up sevenywo live chickens of all sizes ana Dreeds
and any number OF gas scales and other paraphefna
used upon such occasions. The prisoners were quickly
taken before magistrate and fined S11 DO each seventy
two OF them paid the fine promptly and the remaining
tMenty-three were cOnmltted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
MARINE COLLISION IN THE FOG.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-The steamship George
Appod which sailed hence yesterday for Providence re-
turned TO port to-day damaged by collision Last night
at 10 O'clock when Point Lookout, during dense
fog sne struck the bark Lillian coming up Chesapeake
Bay. The steamer damaged in her stern, and the
bark was badly damaged at the bow and on the port
side. The Appod towed the Lillian up as far as sharPs
durn he nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
UNPOPULAR TAX ASSESSORS.

NEw-HAvEN, Feb. 1.-Much dissatisfaction
expressed by taxpayers at the action OF the assessors
IN increasing the valuation of property In this city, 1t Is
believed that the assessment Of John c. Anderson will
o+ be raduced Postmaster Sperry who is agent OF the
Ioadley estate appeals from the assessors hgures and
the Board Relief Is kept busy III examining cases OF
alleged OYerY valuation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
UNIQUE C0-oPERATIVE INSURANCE.

BALTIMORE, Feb. lat the recent meeting
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Employees Relief Association
the reports showed the receipts from members TO be
S233,063 ga; interest from tho company's gift Of
100000 and from Investment of other funds.
s12,s05 81 balance last year. $4,000 70; in all,
933s779 81. Death losses and benefits 20 injured men
for 1882 S5754; medicines hospitals aud physicians,
gl3ts29 22j aggregate disbursements for this as year,
S2020S6 49, President Garrett made long speech,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
THE AMERICAN LEGATION IN PARIS.

PARIS, Feb. IA banquet was given at the
American Legation this evening. brilliant company
present. including NJ Jules Ferry the Prime Minister
and Minister OF Foreign Affairs; NJ. Wadeck Rousseau,
Minister OF the Interiors NJ Tirard Minister OF Finance;
Vice-Admiral Peyron, Minister OF Marine and OF the
Colonies; ~ Feuillee Minister OF Justice and OF WOr-
ship; VI. Cochery Minister OF Posts and Telegraphs;
Senator de Lafayette and James Gordon Bennett
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
APPROACHES TO BAR HARBOR.
rBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.I

BosToN, Feb. 1.-The Railway Commissions
ers of Maine have decided that the public convenience
requires the construction OF the proposed narowgauge
railway from Bar the foot Of Green Mountain
but as TO the location there is wide difference Ok
opinion; and the commission decides IN favor OF mo
people who annually make Bar Harb0r their surnmes
resort aud who object to the route along the snoles
through the village The commissioners do not think tho
public exigenclcs demand that the road should connecs
with the steamers and and from the village, as 10
would iniure the value of real estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
NO VERDICT IN HARRINGTONS CASE.

The case of John d. Harrington, of jersey
City, charged with conspng with Dr. Rufus w. Peacock
20 efraud the American Legion OF Honor given TO
the Jury yesterday afternoon at o'clock. At midnight
they had not agreed upon verdict and were ockedup
conviction and five for acquttaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
KILLED BY EXPLOSIONS.
GASOLINE WRECKS A BUILDING.
EIGHT PEOPLE PROBABLY CRUSHED IN THE DEBRIS
-oyvPplI OTHERS UlRT.

EIGHT PEOPLE PROBABLY CRUSHED IN TIE DE""f'
SEVERAL OTHERS HURT
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Feb. la terrible gasoline ex'
plosion occurred in F. NJ. Orr's stove and tinware
store to-day, demolishing the building and
burying an unknown number Of persons
in the ruins. Four persons have been .ex'
tricated, and four more are known to have been In
the building when the explosion occurred. Men
at work trying to rescue If possible, those stii
alive and recover the bodies of the dead from the
ruins. Orr's store in large new brick block IN
the middle of the town.
1t is rumored that childturned the spigot OF the
gasoline tank and the escaping gas ignted by the
fire in the stove. Several persons were IN the
store; and two families lived on the second and
third floors Besides those buried in the debris,
many other persons were more or less injured.
The force of the explosion broke the windowsin IN
the other buildings on the square The damage 10
the buildings Is estimated at $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
BURIAL OFA VENERABLEL LAWYER.
HOMAGE TO JUDGE ORIsTUs COLLINS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
WILKEsBARRE, Feb. 1.-The remains of
Judge Oristus Collins who died Harrison n " Tues
day last were buried In HOenback Cemetery in this city
to-day the services being conducted In the First Presby
terian Church. OF which he became member In 1918,
of which he the first appointed elder He held
this position during his residence here excepting the
time he was Judge of Lancaster County Courts. The
Luzerne Courts adjourned at IL o'clock this morning out
OF respect his memory and the Judges together with
terday the Luzcrnc Car Association adopted resolutions
regrettng his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
EELIEVED TO NAVE BEEN MURDERED.

ST. >ALBANs, VT, Feb. 1.-The people OF
er,nd Isle and vicinity are agated what looks Ike
the murder Of an old German by fellow-countrynan.
Oscar Won Buenendae. who had been trampmg around
St Abans. few days. crossed 90 Grand Isle, and early
this week induced another German named Krauser to
come across the Lake with him. Since then nothing mas
been heard Of Kraaser aud foul play is suspected Aer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
CINCINN4TT FRUIT DEALERS FAIL.

CINCINNATI, Feb. ii. F. Warren & Co.,
foreign fruits, have made an assignment and before
doing so gave chatte mortgages amounting to about
$4,000 The house has established many years and
failed in December 1881 with OF about S97, 900,
and liabilities OF about $3600OO which they compromised
at 25 per Since then they have been doing falr
business and claimed to buy for cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
THE OFFENCEs OF AN ANARCHIST.

BRUSSELS, Feb LIN the Senate to-day the
order Of the day. moved by NJ Janson, stating that Cy
voct had been condemned In France for other offences
than those which he extra dted rejected by
vote OF III tod [Cyvoct Is Anarchist who caused
the dynamite explosion in secondrate theatre restau
rant in Lyons in September 1892 whereby one man was
killed and four seriously injured. He escaped 10 Bei,
gum but was extradted from there and placed trial
AT LYONS in December last He has been condemned TO
daath
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
TOPICS RELATING TO AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Feb. 1.-The lower House OF the
Reichsrath to-day debated Herr Herbst's motion In
regard to the Government decree respecting the State
language to he used IN Bohemia. motion of the major
ity OF the committee that the House passes to the
order Of the day" adopted by vote OF l75 TO 16l
The FremdenbdH says that under the authority OF the
exceptional law the police have arrested many workmen
and expelled Others
Altogether forty Socialists have been expelled and two
newspners have been suppressed and their offices sealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
A BLOW TO BOSTON.
THE NEw-ENGLAND ROAD ABAND0Ns IMPORTANT
COMPETITIONS.
TBY EGRAPH TO THE TRBUSE.l


BosTON, Feb. Mot withstanding the gene
raj opinion that the NewYork and NewE nglIDd, under
the policy adopted by the management, will give up
Its through freight traffic. understood that the new
policy will be that of handling traffic from western
points destined for local points upon Its own system
Between Boston and far western points, where tho
through lines running over the Ncw-YOrk and New
England come into competition with the more direct lines
of the Boston AMI Albany and HDOslc Tunnel lines, ex-
nerience teaches the present that n Is usc-
less and impossible compete and the competition Is 10
cease rs ar rs the NewYOrk and NewEngland is con-
cerncd will he therefore. that Boston Is 10 pe
the principal sufferer from this changed policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
TOO LITTLE WATER IN A BOILER.

THREE MEN IN A SINGLE MILL KILLED-THREH
MORE WOUNDED.
lBY TELEGRAPH To TRIBUNE.1
DETROIT, Feb. IA dispatch from Blanchard,
Mich says horrible accident occurred at point four
miles west Of here this morning The boiler of Twtch-
ellis shingle mill exploded with terrible force completely
wreckng the mill scattering debris I'm all directions
The hands had just begun work when the explosion took
place. Henry Roop, the engineer, instantly killed.
his body beng horribly manged. John Ftndoogson was
also killed outright, receiving many horrible wounds F
c. Jerrod badly scalded that he died this AFTER
noOn Three other injured, OF them fatal
ly Roop and Fndoogson both leave families. The ex-
plosion was caused by low water IN the boiler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02

phase OF electrical contrvances for the Transmission OF
intelligence In 10 other single line Of activity do the
records Of the Secretary Of State show anything Ike ae
competition illustrated by these figures This condo3n On
OF things will be of interest in view OF the discussion III
Washington as to whether the Government snail pe
competitor with these numerous undertakings or wnelnc
IL shall become purchaser OF the various enterprises
hich the records here indicate in the marKe1 anu
great many of which are in successful operation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
BILL CARLISLE BE SENATOR5

LOUISVILLE, Feb. lit was expected that
the would nominate Senator tonight. Sweeney
withdrew from the early in the day and Of
the probable nominee were many. 1t looked If Car
Isle would get II. For reason, when the caucus
met on motion OF Mr.. Haam II agreed to adjourn
until Monday night, when the nomination will be surely
made y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
SHOOTING HIMSELF.

Fritz Voegiding age tmrty-seven, of No. 20
Frankfort-st was found early this morning suffering
from wound In the abdomen, which he said ne
had Inflicted with pistol lie will probably die
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-02
ARRESTED FOR RICIYG IN SLEIGnS.

READING, Penn, Feb. 1.-Surprise was caused
here to-day by the arrest OF eight weknown townsmen
on the charge of horseracng with eighs the public
road They held for court The charges brought
under the blue laws OF 1894 which prohibit racing and
provide that upon conviction Of the accused the horses be
sold and the proceeds placed IN the county treasury