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New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
FLAMES IN AN OIL WAREHOUSE.
SEVERAL MARROW E1rAPEs FROM DEArII-cAUsEI
uY AN EXPLOSION.

SEVERAL MARROW H. APES FROM DEArIl-CAUsED
BY An EXPLOSION.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20 lSpccidh.-An alarm
o. fire was thi, afternoon sounded from Second aud
Arch St.. the most extensive oil storage portion Of the
ely aud before AN engine reached the ground the ware
houses Of Il. j. Allen * Co.. No ll5 Arch ST.. Crew
Leyick * Co No 49, william King * Sons, 80. III,
aud the Riverside C Company. No. ll9, were mass OF
flame little alter o'clock a strong Odor OF bcnzne
was detected In Aliens warehouse. on the second hoOr
two women were employed clerks. It
soon became too dark to work. and an employe
lighted tho gns. AS the Jet lit up the
room terrific explosion followed. blowing ont tho in-
tire three-story front the building The Interior at
the same time burst into names drayman who was
loading at tho main door was covered with burning oil
and was on fire from head TO foot. Ho was taken In
charge 10y shhos and plunged into snOwhank Tho
clerks the second noOr ana were res
cued by means Of u ladder. When brought to tho
ground their clothing fire, but they escaped with
slight injury. H. J. Allen, sr., with several men en-
ployos were upper story and saved their lives by
crawling along cOrniCe to an ahJOlLiug building.
An eupluyc wuO-o name could not DO learned was on
the top floor drawing oil and has not been seen since
While the are was Its heght, William Kesser at
tempted the building 10 lock the safe and secure
books the desks He failed In the former attempt
aud was compelled To- jump after taking up ono book
safe large pattern, and It's contents, including
al the papers OF the rm OF Allen Company aro total
loss. KrsSler was badly burned about the head
The estimated IA follows: L. j. Alien, son "
Co. -. coo on stock ana $4,000 on buidngj Crew
Iryick A Co. $4,000 on stock and $4,000 Oh building;
William King son * Co., $3, 900 stock and 5000 on
building All losses said to be covered by insurance
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE COMMITTEE.

CHICAGO Jan. 20.-The Executive Commit
tee OF the Irish NaOna League OF America, held two
sessions here to-day. In addition to President Egan
the following delegates present: The Rev. Charles
OReily treasurer Roger Walsh. secretary; vicepres-
dentsP r. D.yaney. Arkansas; Colonel " Boland. Colo
radO j. j. Armstrong. Georgia; Daniel Corkey Illinois
+. Ryan. Indiana NJ. V. Cannon. Iowa; j. McAtcr,
Kentucky Timothy Mnreny, louisiana; Patrick Martin,
Maryland; william l. wsou Michigan; j. r. Corrigan,
Minnesota; DR.. Thomas Reilly, Missouri John Fz-
gerald, Nebraska j. j. UOnneIy. Wisconsin; Thomas
+. Walsh. representative Of the District OF Colnn-
bia; C. n Mccarthy St. Paul, Minnesota
by proxy representative Oi Dakota j. f. Stack. repre-
sentative OF Canada number OF kilograms and letters
from prominent men were read expressing promises OF
sympathy and support. The Rev. DR. OReilly read
letter received from Mr. Prnel dated London. Jan D.
Mr.. Esan at the unanimous request OF the committee,
consented TO remain President OF the League until the
next convention.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
B0oDLUns ATTACKING CHIy4MEN.

CnEHALIs, w. T., Jan. 2O.-Eight or nine
'hoodlums OF Centrala went to the Chinese section
house last night aud the Cinnamon into the woods
When Section Foreman Ross attempted TO protect the
Chinese the hoOdums drew their revolvers Oh him.
They then another sectIonhouse mile south
of Ccntraa aud drove Chinese from there also. The
Cinnamon arrived hero bareheaded and with only san
dals their feet II showing hard ut the time.
They were half scared TO DEATH
CHEYENNE W. Ter, Jan. 20.-GOvernor Warren de-
vered his message to the Legislature yesterday In 1t
he says:
Wyoming has achieved an unenviabe notoriety on ac-
count OF the unlawful assault made upon the Chinese
miners at Rock Springs. The nnuman and heartless
attack the part Of the white miners showed such an
utter disregard OF all moral and civil laws that de-
seryedy the soverest throughout
the country must he admitted. however tha; there
exists bet ween the Caucasian and MOngolian pref
udices whether natural acquired cannot state, tat
have on more occasion caused serious trouble
The Chinese do not assimlate with our people, and
therefore are be regarded as desirable element
In our civilization
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
THE OHIO ELECTION FRA UDS.
A RESOLUTION FOR AN OPEN HEARING.
THE CLERK TAKES MATTERS INTO HIS owN HANDS
u nnMN.


AND is oRDYRED TO SIT DOWN.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan 20 (SpeciaD The first
tilt I'm the Senate growing OF the rules adopted
Of that body occurred late this after
noon NJ. Pavey off red preamble and resolution In
which was tted the alleged frauds in the Hamilton
County election, and also reference to the speech OF
Mr.. Hopple, in which the latter asked for an Immediate
gatiUn After rectng these facts the resolution
provided for taking from the Committee on Privileges
and Elections further control OF the contested election
and setting time Mt which the trial should be
begun in tho Senate. AS this read, Clerk
Valaudgham took the bit IN his teeth and announced
that under Rule the resolution would be referred TO
the above committee. This taking the
matter virtually out OF the hands OF the
presiding officer, which resented by Lieutenant
Governor Kennedy.
sensation was created and the presiding officer
raped vigorously for Order that he broke the gavc
his emblem OF authority. He peremptorly ordered the
clerk take his This not done, however, he
clerk had tossed the resolution to the
chairman OF the committee The Republicans prevented
the committee from getting hold OF the resolution by
giving notice to discuss which under the rules sent the
matter until tomorrow. Tho excitement lasted
only few minutes after which the Scaato proceeded
with routine business The following is the resolution
In fun
Resolrcd, That the Committee Privileges and Elec-
ons whom been referred the papers documents,
evidences the contest and appeal OF Samuel Bailey
jr as to the right OF I'm Brahears. James c. Hoppe,
Robert Kuenhart, and Moses f. wilson, TO their seats
and Office OF Senator in the Senate OF tho Sixty
seventh General Assembly ef the State OF OHIO. DO re-
leyed from fnther consideration OF the matters and
that tho committee hereby directed 10 return to the
Senate all the papers documents aud evidence relating
thereto together with report OF their proceedings II
any. and the Senate do proceed In session to
the hearing ami determining OF the matters "a atore
said conteste and appealed aud for that purpose that
the proceeding In the contest and appeal be set for
hearing and made tn. special order at m on Tues
day January 26 1856. and that the same be continued
from day TO day thereafter that hour until tho con
test and app sal shall be finally dsp)sel OF.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
| BLAZING BALES OF COTTON.
A LARGE FIRE AT THE AMERICAN DOCKS.
STRUGGLING WITH THE FLAMES IN A WAREHOUSE
THE LOSS 100000.

STRUGGLING WITH THE FLAMES IN A WAREHOUSE
THE LOSS 100000.
Some workmen who were engaged in piling
up cotton storehouse No. T. Of the American Docks
Tompkinsville. t. came rushing out OF the building
at 800 D. n yesterday and said that the place was
filed with dense smoke. An alarm OF fire was given'
and engines came rattling up from the
neighboring villages They drawn by hand In the
old volunteer fire department. jump her, boys, jump
her" style. The tugs Rescue and A. j. Mer-
ritt OF the Coast Wrcckng Company steamed
up from Clifton and lent their assistance
to extnguish the 1ames which had burst through the
roof the building and burning fercely. The
tugs Fuller, Charm ana Puver aud the steamer william
Fletcher went down from the city with the Pennsyva-
mia Railroads tugs Columbia and Delaware.
when all these tugs and suburban engines got to work
on the fire there a small Niagara of water pouring
down the burning cotton The volunteer flremen
worked with will to extngush the flames and to pre-
vent them from spreading to the other storehouses,
which filed with cotton like the burning
one. In an hour they had the hro
under control. and at o'clock the last
spark was cxtngushed While the fire was raging
William solomon and August Castle. two hremen OF the
engine Niagara, from Edgewater, had narrow escape
from DEATH They were in the low part OF the building
when tho floor above them gave way and
blazing bales OF cotton came tumDllng
about them. fireman who climbed upon q ledge Of
the building suddenly found himself pinned to the wall
by stream from hose attached to one OF the engines
and It was several minutes before his excited comrades
eded TO his energetic request to let up The only
accident happened after the fire out and the
bales half being removed from the
building Then Charles Ayre. or Engine No q. Of Tomp
kinsYic, fell from the second story TO the ground lie
struck on his back and insensble for tiEe.
His injuries were not fatal, however
The building was one OF "a of ten-stOry houses
Just back OF the American Docks, aud owned bY the
American Docks and Trust Company They are used ed
for storing cotton and stOrehousc No. was 1900
bales Of cotton. How the fire originated is not kuown
as smoking is not allowed about the buildings The
officers OF the company have a theory that the
fire was smOuldering in some OF the bales OF
cotton which had lust arrived The loss Is estimated ut
SlOOO 600 covered by Some OF the burning
bales were thrown the water but IL Is thought that
they will be recovered.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
TELEGR1PHIC NOTES.
Dn.prEp WITH IIRET.

ITTATtGED "
Pun ,nrtputA Ian. 20 tSpeciaD. - Lawyer Samuel
Davies caused tho arrest this afternoon or Colonel
Thomas Fitzgerald Editor aud proprietor OF Ihe Hem
charging him with libel.
A STEWARD SWEPT OVERHEARD.
PmLApRLPnIA. Jan 20.-The British lsiesmer Sails
hurry at This port from Rio Marina, encountered heavy
weather the entire passage. on January 10 tremen
dons sea swept over the vessel carrying tho steward,
Andrew Johnson, overheard aud washing everything
movable off the decks.
REHEARING ASKED FOR MILTON WESTON.
PHILADELPHIA, jan 2O-Charlos II. Reed, ol new.
York this morning presented the Supreme Court OF
Peunsyvana n printed brief, petitionng for reheafhg
and rneut In tho case Of Milton weston now under
sentence of five years imprisonment for voluntary man
slaughter
GOVERNOR AND UNITED STATES sENAN0R.
ASSApoIIs Md Jan. 20-Tho Legislature to-day In
ioint convention elected Henry Lloyd 10 DO Governor
of Maryland the for which Governor Robert ~
Mcne was elected by the people. The two Houses aso
connrmed the election OF A. r. G0rman as United satso
6enator for six years from March 4, 1857.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
MUCH MALT DESTROYED IN a BREWERY.

A dozen companies of liremen were called to
the brewery of Herman KOeher Co., at Nos 81 to
SOL East Twonty -ninth-st, about yesterday TO
eKtngush flames which had started upper floor OF
the big building They found the lro well under way.
and before engines got work tho roof was blazing
One portion OF the vestory structure EXTENDED TO Thir'
teti-st, occupied rs malt house. III was 10
the drying room In that portion that the nalneS nrst
appeared. wall, which formed one side OF an inner
courtyard at that point. cracked ana DulRcd so
badly that ihe feared IL would fall but they sue
ceeded IN suppressng the fire without accident The
damage tho building about $1,000, and the fire
men said the entire loss loss than $4,000. En-
ployes OF tho firm said tnnt the building contained malt
worth 100000 aud machinery valued at S'o,ooo.
They thought the damage To the malt would reach
$4,000. Mr. Koehler owns the brewery, malt house
aud the nd Joining buildings I'm Firsavc. His buildings
had been ON fire three times within five years, IL was
sul losses covered by assurances In several
com
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
NO RECiPROCITY TREATY TAINTED.
WORKING UP SENTIMENT on THE FISHERIES QUEs
TON ALONG THE GREAT LAKES.

WORKING UP SENTIMENT on THE FISHERIES CUES
TIoN ALONG THE GREAT LAKES
CHICAGO Jan. 20.--C. b. Whitten, of Port
land Me-. and Kirk ID. Pierce, attorney at Hllsboro
H.. visited Chicago yesterday in the interests OF the
American Fishery Union. The object OF their visit West
is TO have conferences IN the leading cities bordering
m great lakes with persons engaged In the prosecution
oe fisheries there and In the cation OF the waters
with the view OF taking action TO prevent the appoint
ment OF an international commission to consider tho
desrabty OF renewing the reciprocity treaty between
Canada and the United States which lapsei June 80
1855. The effect Of this treaty, according to tho
showing OF the American Fishery Union, has been
almost entirely to tho advantU OF Canadian aud
the deriment OF American serics The fact that tho
mi ssOn consider the renewal OF the treaty originated
with Minister West the visitors assert in itself strong
evidence that he treaty has been decidedly to the adj
vantage OF British interests
Tie American Fishery Union shows that the award Of
So 800 900 TO Canada by the Halifax Commission FOR
American rerpass IN Canadian waters went To buid up
tho Canadian fishing heei, which has Increased some
creased IN abOut the sale rdt AH m0st oi t.c IsInE
by which the Canadians thrive l. carried on In American
waters American fishermen cannot see the advantage OF
reciprocity treaty which allows thc tauadlahs 10 take
the FISH out OF American waters ana sell then IN Aef
Halifax the other day passed resolution calling on the
Dominion Parliament either TO get the reciprocity treaty
renewed place armed vessels all over The coast, 10
protect Canadian fisheries In $50 there SJ7OOO
900 Invested Ia NcwEngland fisheries, and that year
the product Of the investment was $3OOOOOO. The In
dusty employed $4,000 persons ana supported
525, 700 Most OF the nsh caught IN American
waters, shown by the fact that OF 10000 barrels
Of mackerc satcd last year less than 1000 barrels were
taken IN Canadian waters
Messrs Whittier ana Pierce visited Buffalo, Cleveland.
Sandusky Toledo and Detroit before coming TO Chicago,
ana In each those stirred up considerable
sentiment the subject which will result In many peti,
tons being Congress In furhcrance Of the Object
IN vicw They themselves afraid OF entering
into any contract wth Canada. as the United states
has in the past always been outwitted by British di-
pOmacy.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
yEWJERSEY AGRICCLTURAL SoCT ~

Trenton, Jan. 20 lSpccirD.-lho stock
holders OF the State Agricultural Society held their
nual meeting to-day. Thomas r. Kinney, EcwHrA
was elected chairman. Tic reasurer's report stated
that the receipts for the year S26O29 II and the
disbursements S2j.7Ol 75 The report was objected TO
Oh the ground that certain discrepancies existing In the
report for lssi'-j had not been explained. After
lively scu.sou which broke several times aud
participated by Mcssrs. Clark Graves. ildscy, Dad
ley Force, QUINN and hers. the matter referred
investigation to the committee TO which II had
once before becn referred. Franklin B Murphy and
George H. eukiusOn elected director. place OF
James NrsOn, OF NcwIiruuawick, ana Henry st"wart,
OF IIackcusack. Amos Clark elected pTcadct and
Charles Kilhurn treasurer. There other
ri ures adj
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
,f4TJRi0S LEIT ny TIE IVA YSIDE.

KINGSTON, Jan. 20 (SpecidD-FOr some time
the people of KertonksOn, hamlet In Ulster County
the Delaware and Hudson Canal have been struggling
with Democratic postal reform The mails there are
carried by stage company which runs daily line Of
vehicles between Ktngston and Ellenville Tho post
Office is situated about 900 yards from the stage route
and IL appears that the drYrrs are forbidden 10 leave
the regular route deposit receive the mail
bags Tho postmaster not considering himself mail
carrier refuses to walk down TO the highway Tor the
bags ana thus the new reform goes bravcly on. Tho
mail meantime II sent aud assorted at Intervals when
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
JEALOUSY OF sLAv AND HUN IN AUSTRIA.

PEsTH, Jan. 20.-Two exciting speeches were
made 10 the Hungarian Parliament yesterday One was
by Herr sorvath who in aludns to the race dissenslon
preyaiing throughout Austria-Hungary, said; The
dna constitution OF 1876 was founded the idea that
the German element prcponderant in Austria, but
now the dominant forces in Austria are the Says The
cohesion of the monarchy is gone. Between the savs
and Hung garans there ainites. 1t Is important
that the Federas policy pursued by Austria should
not be pushed to such point keep the two halves
OF the monarchy estranged leading 10 dissolution OF
tie Empire" He concluded by quoting the words OF
Baron Joseph E0tyGs the friend of Kossuth II ever
he was compelled to choose between Germansm aud
Sayism he would pronounce IN favor OF the former
The other member whose remarks caused excitement
Herr Szabo, president OF inc supreme Court III tue
course OF the debate the budget lie declared that an
official who friend Of Herr Tiesza, The Hungarian
Prime Minister squauderng nc-third OF the fcVe
pues of Hungary lie was Immediately asked 10 name
the official He refused. however unless an olhclal IN
Quiry was instituted. This produced an uproar and
cries OF "Name" from all parts OF the Chamber
He remained obduTatc and declined TO give the namo OF
tifeo ofc
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, Jan. 20 (Spcc,aD.- The latest
by the French Canadians TO obtain everything for
themselves in this Province, has been taken by the
Municipal Counc OF the village OF La Praine which has
presented petition TO the Lieutenant Governor &c pub
hsh all notices and bylaws in the French language only
Domiaon mortuary statistics for December, issued TO-
day. show that the fatal smallpox cases in Montreal
numbered 1872 ia Toronto. l Quebec, Ottawa, 8;
Charlottetown, 2, Lorcl 8 and 81. Hyacini he. l3
BELiEvILR. Jan. 20.The smallpox has broken ont at
Eagle Ill., three miles from Des6ront0 on the Mohawk
reserve. Two deaths are reported
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
BUILDING 4 NOME FoR 0RPHAy BOYS.

PInLADELPmIA,J Jan. 20 (SpeciaD The daugh
ters Of Francis A. Drexc have made preparations to
iab.h industrial home and school Tor orphan boya,
and propose build ;he house farm they have just
purchased Bristol the Delaware River. Tho
inmates will be taught mechanical trades. and the
patlons OF farming aud gardening When buildings suii
cicnt to accommodate 100 boys ready, that many
orphans will be transferred from ST. Johns orphan
Asylum The institution Will be placed IN the charge of
the Christian Brothers order OF the Roman Catholc
Church and the whole maintaining II Is TO be
dciraycd by the three daughters. each OF whom Is re-
puted 10 be worth $J.OOO,OOO
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
DUpJeD UyDER SNOW SLIDES

b DENVER, Col, Jan. 20.-A dispatch to The
NeS from Aspen says that yesterday afternoon as tho
o'clock shift was waiting to go on, at the Aspen rine,
the men heard aInoise and looking mp. saw snowslde
coming down Aspen Mountain. They made rusn Tor
the dump and got under H. thus saving their lives The
slide struck the shaft and engine houses completely de-
molishing them, AID killing John Rose, mine carpenter
AT O'clock the fire bell nouDced the occurrence OK
another slide this time at Washington Mountain Two
drivers with their mules and wagons were buried snaer
men who started from here this morning for Maroon
Pass to return have not since been heard rom
IL is supposed that they were carried under thiru siiuo
reported TO have.occurred In the Pass.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
CRUSHED UNDER TONS or ROCK AND COAL.

CRUSHED UNDER TONS or ROCK AND GOALS
MAHANoY CITY, Penn, Jan. 20 tSpeciaD.-
Eangowan Colliery, owned and operated by the Phils
dephia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, two miles
from here the Of accident this afternoon
Jacob Branshire, Nicholas Kannute miners, and two
labsrors were working In the gangway when about ten
OF top rock and coal FELL burying Branshire and
Kannute, but only partially covering the two labore
who had extrcsted them, The work Of rescuing
tho other two begun and In an BOur their bodies
were found Death must have been instantaneous and
almost every bone was broken. Branshire was forty
old and Kannute twenty-five Both leave families
TIC cOlierY will snspend Mnlil nfter the funeral
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
HE MAD ONE WIFE roo MANY

NORRlsTowN, Penn, Jan 20 (SpccidD.-A
tall handsome man. age iy giving the name of Robert
Bate. came to COnshohOcken last summer lie said
that bo was from Atlanta, Ga. aud that lie had CON
manded regiment in the rebel army. lie lived In Man
aynnk before he came TO COnshohOcken. During lis
stay there lie became acquainted with Miss Gaul. OF
Shawmunt and married her last september Last week
Bates rented aud furnished hOuse IN ConshUhocken and
the couple started housekeeping All went vol until
Monday, when wife No. appeared. she said that her
husband had deserted her more than year ago, and
that had been his trail for some Time Bates has
nOWn leaving an unpaid bOard-blll.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
4 DISCIPLE or DENIS KEARYEY.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20 (SpecldD.-Richard d
p Murray was placed under $1,000 bonds this after
noon charged with shooting at and attempting to kill
Wan Lee, Chinese lauudryman. Murray had been car
red away by the teachings Of Denis kearney and has
been making speeches for some time to the effect that
the Chincse should leave tho city Last night after
primng himself with liquor hc sailed forth To tear out
the fret shop he came across Wan ee was tn Q
Unfortunate one and IL is not Murrays fault that ho Ia
moi charged with murder. The Chinanan was severely
Iaafa
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
CHARGED WIN COYSpIqYyG T0 DEFRA I'D.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 20 (Spec,dD. D.-Edward
" Machetc insurance broker at No 2O4 south tifs
Ct, and Thomas s. and James II. Gay OF the firm Of
John Gays Sons KonSngton carpet manufacturers,
held in 81 900 bail to-day for hearing Wednes
day for conspiracy to defraud DR.. George L. Subbs.
Machette is the only person charged with actual guilt
IN the case Acon against the Gay brothers ia based
upOn their negligence not discovering Maciettcs
trickery. Machette some time ago organized the
"Amcrcan Oxidized Bronze Company" and established
after the company nsovent 1t Is alleged that he
iaduced Dr. Stubbs to invest.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


sHEEHAN HANGED.-William sheehan convicted on
December 10 Of the murder Of his mother sister and
brother at Casetowuroch, in 1877 hanged IN Cork
to-day. The condemned man had TO be assisted TO the
scnfOd. He responded fcebly TO the prayers OF the
priest and rcmDled violently when placed under the
gallows. lie died almost instantly, his neck being
broken.
ACCIDENTS 10 VEssELs.-The National Line steamer
Spain, az Liverpool from Nsw-IOrk lost Ill head of
cattle. The British steamer Westmeath, from ChEa
for New York. Is at Gibraltar replacing ner boiiertubes.
The American ship Republic, from NewYork for Y0ko-
hama, spoken on December 81 In Latitude 3Js,
longitude 40 west, with her rudder damaged.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-21

LONDON, Jan. 2O.-A deputation of Loyal
lists from Ulster to-day waited the Marquis Of Hart
ington, War Secretary under Mr. Gladstone. They
pointed out that in Ireland the legal power OF the
Queens writ extend outside Of Ulster ana SAID
they feared that the terrorism existing in the south ana
west Of Ireland wO ud extend 10 Ulster unless II was
checked They also stated that IL home rule were
granted the American mails would probably be diverted
10 Ireland involving loss TO England OF many thous
ands of pounds. - -, 49,,
Lord Harrington replied that in n few hours they
would know the Intentions Of the Government respect
ing the Irish question and that until then lie would re-
fran from defining his policy regarding the matter