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The Portland daily press., 1893-04-17

Two Canadians had a narrow escape
from going over the Kennebec dam at
Augusta, Saturday morning. They We're
fwing across the river above and were
just going over the falls when another
Canadian with much bravery rowed out
into the river and the frightened men
jumped into his boat, their craft floating
over the dam into the surges below and
coming up bottom upwards.
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THE WEATHER.
Fair and Warmer.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-For Maine:
Generally fair; light southerly winds;
slightly warmer, except in the eastern
portion.
Boston, April 16.-Local forecast for
New England for Monday: Warmer;
fair, except local rains in Vermont;
light, variable winds, mostly from south
and southwest; probably fair and warm
er Tuesday. w >
Local Weather Report
PORTLAND, ME, April 49, 1898. q
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-17
The Trouble at the Fair.

CHICAGO, April 1e.-The Carpenters
council today discussed the trouble with
the Worlds Fair directors, and decided
to hold secret meeting to see what
should be done in the matteg,
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A. II. $ P. NJ.

Mean daily ther. So Max vel. winds NV
Maximum tter. :. 43 0 Total precip.... .O2
Minimum ther. =. 300
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PORTLAND. MAINE. MONDAY MORNING, APRIL II. 1898

"A great wrong righted" will be the
comment when the votes show Mr. Bax-
ter elected this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-17
THE DUKE WENT TO CHURCH.
How the Descendant of Columbus Spent
His First,Day in America.

NEW YORK, April 16.-The Duke of
Veragua, who arrived on the steamer City
of New York yesterday, this morning,
accompanied by Commander Dickens of
the United States navy, and Mrs. Dick
ems, who are to serve as pilots to the du-
cal party during their stay in the United
States, and John Austin Stevens, repre-
senting the mayor and municipal COM
mittee of one hundred, attended mass at
St. Patrick's Cathedral. The Dukes
wife, daughter, son, brother and nephew
were also of the party. Solemn high
mass was celebrated in their honor. The
Duke is the lineal descendant of Colum-
h,1c
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Arrivals at Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 16. = The
italian man-of-war Giovanni Bausan ar
rived here this morning, and the French
armored cruiser Jean Bart also arrived.
They both displayed the United States
flag, and were visited by officers from
the United States cruiser Baltimore.
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identified as follows: Norman N. Short
man, electric lineman, of Nevada, Ia,
said to be the only one of thirteen line
men in the building at the time who lost
his life; Henry Godonlig, painter;
Bernard Murphy, boiler maker.
Mayor Harrison is arranging to receive
subscriptions for families of the unfor-
tunate firemen. Worlds fair officials
have also approved the suggestion that
all pass holders next Thursday on enter
ing the grounds deposit the amount of
admission to the fair for the same pur.
pose.
Charles Yerkes, the street car magnate,
suggested that the exposition donate q
days. receipts to the families of the
victims. Ii the company will do this
Yerkes will pay $500 for tickets that
day and believes many others will follow
his example.
On the re-assembling of the national
commission President Palmer expressed
the opinion that there were several build
ings from which it would be impossible
to take people off in case of fire If the
elevators were affected, and suggested an
inspection of the buildings on which the
public are in the habit of going, and a
resolution to that effect was passed; also
resolution of respect for the memories
of the dead.
The council OF administration finally
adopted resolutions OF respect for the
bravery OF the men who lost their lives,
sympathy with the bereaved, recon-
mending that the exposition company
contribute to the relief fund, and that
suitable medals be presented to the sur.
viYors who showed special bravery.
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SILVER MASS MEETING.
Ogden Holds an Enthusiastic Convention
Last Night.

Ogden Holds Enthusiastic Convention
Last Night.
OGDEN, July 11.-TSpecial.] 1.-The peo-
pie of this county held an enthusiastic
silver convention in this city tonight.
About 1000 people were present, many
of them ladies. The meeting was held
in the city park pavilion and was the
largest and most enthusiastic mass meet
ing held in Ogden since the trans Mis-
sissippi congress met here. The meeting
was called under the auspices of the COM
mercial organization of Ogden.
Judge A. B. Patton, president of the
chamber of commerce, was chairman.
He opened the meeting with ringing
address in favor of free coinage. A letter
from Judge Goodwin, of Salt Lake, was
read. Judge Mcmillan opened with q
warm and long discussion by announc-
ing himself as favoring independent DO
litical action in case neither of the old
parties do speedily take such action
regarding the reconciliation of silver as
the people of the west and south want.
Judge r. Rhodes was forninst anything
else but party loyalty. He believed that
the Democrats would soon remonetize
white metal. A series of resolutions were
read and referred to a committee to re-
construct and report at a subsequent
meeting. E. R. Ridgely, president OF
the board of trade, and now in Denver
attending the silver meeting there, was
elected a delegate to represent Ogden in
the St. Louis and Chicago conventions.
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HILL ON TRIAL.
Examination OF Ogden's Defaulting
Bank Cashier.
The Case Was Not Concluded but Goes
Over Until Today-He Is Still in
Charge of Officers.

OGDEN, U. T., July 11.-[Speciai. !
The preliminary examination of Oscar E..
Hill, defaulting cashier of the CONNER
cial bank, commenced this afternoon be-
fore Commissioner Gideon. The offices
OF the commissioner were not large
enough to hold the great crowd which
gathered to hear evidenC o in the case and
an adjournment was taken to the county
court rooms. Hill was represented by
Rainsford Smith. while the United
States was represented by District At
torney Judd and assistant McGinnis.
The hearing was not concluded and an
adjournment was taken at O'Clock until
tomorrow morning.
A large number of witnesses were ex-
amined, among them being President
Armstrong of the Commercial bank, Di-
rector Whalen, Attorney Haywood, Ex-
aminer Adams, Cashier Rolapp, of the
Utah Loan and Trust company, and
Teller Taylor and Bookkeeper Currier o.
the Commercial. The testimony adduced
sustains the reports published in THE
HERALD and showed how Hill had used
the money belonging to the institution
for private purposes, in several cases
making loans to men interested with him
| in some manner in real estate deals OF
other business transactions. The short
age will not fall short of $40, 900, with
more counties to hear from.
Armstrong told how Hill had confessed
to him on Saturday afternoon that the
bank was insolvent, due to to his having
appropriated funds and how, when ques
toned regarding the manner in which he
had used the money, the cashier had ever
then covered up the full amount of hi.
defalcation.
| During the course of his examination
| Mrs. Hill occupied a seat behind her hus
| band. The terrible strain is beginning
to tell upon her, although Hill maintain
his usual frigid exterior. Tonight he ii
again in the custody of Deputy Exum
but is guarded at his own residence, o.
what was formerly his own residence, i
| having been turned over to the bank il
part payment for the amount of none.
taken by him.
Robert Adams, the young man who il
charged with the rape of Mrs. EIizabetl
Bos, the aged dutch woman, was tonigh
held to the grand jury in bonds of So 800
which he failed to give. The crime will
which Adams is charged, is horrible il
its details On Wednesday last som
man entered the home of Mrs. Bos OIL
Twenty street and outraged tn
old woman three times, after which h
robbed her of all the money in her poss
ession and escaped without being seel
by the neighbors.
Late the same night Adams was ar
rested and taken to the woman's HON
and identified by her as the assailant
While still maintaining his innocence
the prosecution has woven such web c
evidence around him that it will be i'm
possible for the fellow to escape.
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WEATHER BUREAU.
The Atmosphere Has PerceptibIy Cleared
Since the Investigation.

The Atmosphere has PerceptibIy Cleared
Since the Investigation.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE atmos-
phere about the weather bureau has
cleared off very perceptibly since the re-
cent investigation and affairs are running
along very smoothly with very little pro-
liability of any further changes being
made in the near future in the bureau
Secretary Morton said today that he
wished to make the bureau popular, in
short, he will insist upon useful fore
casting so the farmer, miner, shipper
aud commercial man can derive from it
the greatest possible good.
In addition to the cutting of of a num-
| Der of what he calls s.useless scientists''
Secretary Morton proposes to save money
in the matter of telegraph tolls. He has
also decided to discontinue the river and
! flood room work and at early date will
place the river forecast in charge of OBJ
servers located on the principal rivers.
| AS a result Carl Barnes, T. II. Bigelow
and Thomas E. Russell, professors OF
meteorology, will be dropped from the
rolls this month, along with a number OF
clerks and other employees.
| In his forthcoming report, Secretary
Morton Will make two important recon-
mendations. One relates to the indis-
crimate distributing of garden seeds and
the other to the Implications of expert
ments by stations now being done by the
| department.
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WILL IT BE WAR.
Trouble Anticipated Between French and
English War Ships.

Trouble Anticipated Between french ana
English War Ships.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., July 11.-This col
ony is threatened with more serious COM
plications arising out OF the shore ques-
ton. The French flagship Made, Ad-
to participate in the anniversary
of the establishment of the French
republic and also to arrange the
recent difficulty over the French
shore. A few weeks ago French
lobster packers imported large
quantities of trade implement on which
they refused to pay duty, claiming the
goods were exempt. The Newfoundland
government siezed the goods and sold
them at auction. The French admiral
yesterday demanded the return OF the
goods. The governor refused and the
admiral gave him until 3 O'Clock in the
afternoon for final answer, none arriving
he hoisted anchor and left port, refusing
| to attend the dinner arranged in his
honor and ball.
| The British flagship Cleopatra also
came here TO receive the Made. The
| Cleopatra's officers were indignant at the
action of the French admiral, who
threatened all sorts of terrible things.
| Admiral Elamonaix has gone to st. Pierre
to report to the governor, thence he will
sail to the French shores. The Cleopatra
awaits instructions from England and
will then follow the Made. 1t is believed
| the matter will result in considerable
friction and possibly an outbreak when
| the two WarShiDS meet.
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INCENDIARY FIRE.
An Attempt to Burn the Town of
Nampa, Idaho.

NAMPA, Ida, July IL. = Especial. J.
An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to burn the old Bergh house. About
2 O'Clock this morning some unknown
person threw can of coal oil on one side
and had just got it lighted when Charlie
Long, the man who keeps restaurant in
the building, discovered it. He rushed
out and there happened to be a barrel of
water handy SO he succeeded in putting it
out.
He saw the man running away, but
could not recognize him. The wind was
blowing hard and moment more the en-
tire easterly portion of the town, includ-
ing the postoffice, would have been in
flames. People are very Indignant here,
and if the scoundrel is caught there will
he n funeral
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THE SAENGERBUND.
Twenty-seyenth saengerfest Opens at
Cleveland.


CLEVELAND, o.. July 1.-THE long
anticipated saengerfest of the North
American Saengerbund opened today
Ay night seventy-one German singing
societies from as many cities arrived and
were assigned to quarters in the evening.
A reception concert was given, partici-
pated in by LOCO singers, and listened to
by an audience of 5000.
Mayor Blee welcomed the visitors to
Cleveland briefly but heartily, and
Governor Mckinley did like duty for
Ohio.
j. Harmon Deiler of New Orleans.
presented the banner of the National
Singers union IS the former president,
to Paul Schneider, president OF the
saengerbund. The concert was a great
success. Mile. Rita Olinda, prima-donna,
received an ovation; Miss Lena Little.
Baron Berthald and Gustav Berneike
fully indicated their high reputation.
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GOLD RESERVE.

The Amount in the Treasury Is Gradually
Gaining.
WASHINGTON, July IA statement
issued from the treasury department
shows that in the ten days from June 30
to July 10 gold holdings increased from
sos, 495, 5l3 to s97 1856, 677.
Customs receipts in New York last
month were SsS7, 799, reduction of $685.
999, as compared with the preceding
month and OF S253, Az as compared with
the corresponding month of 1892
A significant feature of the treasury
statement is that not cent of the re-
ceipts for last June were paid in gold GER
tificates and the May statement is little
better in this respect. In June, 1892. per
cent of the receipts were paid in gold GER
tihcates and per cent. in gold coin.
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SILVER PURCHASES.

One Response Received to the Govern
ment's Proposition, Is Accepted.
WASHINGTON, July 11.-But one re-
Spouse was received to the counter prop
osition to silver brokers yesterday and
that was limited to an offer of 100, 600
ounces of silver at ia. This came from
New York by telegraph after the close OF
office hours yesterday and was promptly
accepted. Tomorrow another effort will
be made to secure more silver, and as
the price in London this morning is up
4 d to 80 q, it may be the department will
have to pay more than III if it decides to
buy at all.
1t is stated that the purpose of the act
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BEHRING SEA COMMISSION.
Major Halford and j. Stanley Brown Ar
rive Home.

Major Halford and j. Stanley Brown Ar
rive Home.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE advance
guard returning from the Behring sea
commission has arrived in the persons OF
Major E. w. Halford and j. Stanley
Brown. Major Halford will spend few
days in Washington and then visit his
home in Indianapolis. 1t is probable that
he will be assigned to duty under Gen
eral Brooks at the headquarters of the
department of the Platte in Omaha.
Major Halford believes the arbitration
will be concluded in shorter time than
the three months allowed by the treaty
under which the proceedings are being
conducted.
The impression in Paris is that the ar
bitration will result in a decision recog-
nizing the property right of the United
States in seals to more or less limited
degree and recommending some utter
national agreement for the protection Of
seal life.
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Car Works Assign

INDIANAPOLIS, July 1.-THE Terre
Haute Car works, one of the largest of It's
class in the west, and the largest in Indi-
ana. assigned tonight. 1t employed 900
men and did an annual business of
So, 900, 900. Stringency in the money
market was the cause. The liabilities are
S19, 165 and over; contingent liabilities,
S94, 467; assets nearly $500, 200.
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CAIRO, H., July 1.-News is received
here that negro arrested at Milan, Tenn.
thought to be an accomplice of Miller
and partner in the crime is the one who
actually committed the murder of the
Ray sisters. The sheriff at Bardwell
KY, has been notified, and II it proves to
be the man, as claimed, another lynching
is in prospect.
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A Receiver Takes Possession.

GALVESTON, Tex, July II. The North
Galveston Land and Improvement asso-
citation is in the hands of areceiver. LA
bilities $500, GOO; the assets are lands,
townsites and Improvements in North
Galveston, " hich has population of 300
and several small factories. The en-
ployees have received no wages for sew
eral months and are in absolute want.
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A Philadelphia Contractor Fails.

PHILADELPHIA, July IL. = Frederick
j. Amweg OF this city, contractor for the
state asylum for insane at Veernersville,
failed today. Liabilities. $500 900. Am
veg says if given time to complete the
asylum contract his assets will be $500 900.
Cause, stringency OF money.
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PORT ANGELES TOWNSHIP.
The Appraisement of the Property Com
pleted by the Commission.

The Appraisement of the Property Conn
pleted by the Commission.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE appraise-
ment of lots and parcels of land and the
townsite of Port Angeles, Wash, by the
commission appointed by Secretary Noble
has been approved by the interior de-
partment, and the commissioner of the
general land Office is now preparing in
structions to the proper register and re-
ceiver for the sale of said lots and parcels
OF land. Settlers under the law are en-
titled to purchase at the appraised price
other on which they may have made val
liable improvements The remaining
lands are to be sold to the highest bidder
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Mantel Firm Assign.

NEW YORK, July Ill. S. Conover &
company, manufacturers and dealers in
open fire. places, CRATES and tenders, wood
mantels and tiles today assigned to
William Harris without preference. The
firm is one of the Oldest and largest houses
in the trade. The cause of the assign
ment is bad business. Liabilities $500, :
600, assets S525, 600.
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RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS.

Representatives from the Entire Country
Meet at Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 1.-Represe natives of
all state retail liquor dealers associations
in the country from New York to Cali
fornia assembled here today. A confer
ence was called by the Illinois association
to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of forming a
national association and when formed the
association will admit only retailers, the
purpose being to make that body strong
enough to compete with the brewers and
wholesalers associations.
After lengthy discussion the conven-
ton decided unanimously to form Ma
tional Retail Liquour Dealers associa-
ton. Tomorrow they will adopt a
constitution and bylaws.
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FAILURE AT KANSAS CITY.
a Safe Deposit and Trust Company Have
Assigned

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, July 1.-THE
Kansas City Safe Deposit and Trust COM
pany, capital $500, 900, supposed to be one
of the strongest institutions OF It's kind in
the state, failed to open its doors this
morning. The notice Oh the door said
the bank had assigned last night and the
assignee had taken possession. There is
no excitement and it is not believed the
failure will affect other banks.
The assets are $1,000, 900. liabilities
81, 100000. Officers say they will be able
to pay all obligations in full in thirty
days, then it will 20 out of business.
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SatolliI Is Coming.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11.-After week
spent in this city, Monsignor Sauolli and
party start this evening for the east. Sa-
TOLL will spend day at Salt Lake as the
guest of Bishop Seaman, of Utah, and
will then go to St. Paul to visit with
rchbishop Ireland. From St. Paul he
will 90 direct to Washington.
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above the appraised value. The whole
TOWNSHIP aggregates about 8 200 acres.
APPLICANTS FOR PLACE.
Twenty-seven Applications on File for Az
sistant Secretary of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, July IL. = Besides the
large number of persons who have been
spoken of as candidates for assistant sec
rotary OF agriculture, there are on file in
the department the personal applications
of twenty seven people. among them one
woman. Secretary Morton is OF the
opinion that nothing will be done in the
matter of filling the place until the presi-
dent returns from his vacation, and
possibly not even until after Congress
meets. Mr.. Willis is still acting, but is
anxious to get out. Among the appli-
cants for the position is D. A. o. Storm,
of California.
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a CnwardIx murder.

CHICAGO. July 1.-While drunk, Ed
ward A. Caldwell, colored horse trainer,
chased Minnie Williams, dashing mu-
latto and wife of Jockey Teenie Williams,
half clad into the street and shot her
down, inficting a fatal wound. Cad
well is in Jail.
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SILVER CONVENTION.

Merchants Exchange of st. Louis VIII
Not Appoint Delegates.
ST. LOUIS, June 1.-THE board of d.
rectors of the merchants exchange, in
regular monthly meeting, refused to ap-
point delegates on the Invitation sent by
the Denver chamber of commerce to the
silver convention which is to be held here
July II. The directors of the exchange
felt that in the face of the memorial sent
President Cleveland praying for repeal
of the Sherman law they could not con-
sistently appoint delegates to the coming
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OBITUARY RECORD.
Thomas Il. Stevenson.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., July 11.-Hon.
Thomas B. Stevenson died this morning
aged 81. He was one of the prominent
lawyers and Republican politicians of the
state. member Of the first Nebraska legis-
lature, and in 1869 formulated the pres
emf school law
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ing director of the mint just now is to Sc
cure steady quotations, rather than to
affect the market one way or another and
when quotations become steadier, it is
probable the purchases of silver will be
res umed in larger amounts.
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governor Jones obstinate.

CADDo, L. t., July LIN regard to
the shooting of the nine condemned Choc-
taws, in behalf of whom the Federal gov
eminent interviewed, Governor Jones says
they will be shot or ne will call out every
OF his militia to that end.
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Reorganizing the cordage Trust.

New YORK, July 1.-THE Plan for q re-
organization of the National Cordage COM
pany has been declared operative and GER
sifcates of deposit have been listed on the
New York Stock exchange.
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vice Presiden, stevenson,s Trip.

KANSAS CITY. July 11.-vice President
family and party OF friends
passed through this city at noon in a
private car on the Santa Fe road, en- route
to the Pacific coast and Puget sound
con ntrv
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United States Consul Stone,

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE depart
ment of state today received news of the
death of United States Consul Josiah T.
Stone at Nogales, Mex, this morning.
Mr.. Stone was appointed vice-consul in
1873 and promoted consul last February.