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The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
ON SILENT sTEEDs.
Crack Bicyclists Racing at National Park,
milwaukee,.

Milwaukee, Wis, August 14.-There
was fair sport at the National Park to-
day. The races were contested on a poor
track. The speediest performance today
was Zimmerman winning of the one
mile international in 2.19 4-5, Bliss com
ing in only a foot behind. Bernberger cut
across Taylor front to take the pole and
was disqualified for SO doing. Taylor
refused to take third. Zimmerman won
the half mile open. Crooks of Buffalo
and Warren of Hartford collded with
Bliss and all came down in a bunch in
the two mile handicap. Kennedy won
the race. Twenty-nine men started in
this race. The 2.3O class race for a mile
was interesting. Bode won it. The at
tendance was about 5000. On account of
his fathers sickness, Sanger will be una
BILE to appear.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
COUNTING UP THE FORCES.
Anti-silver Men will Consider Their Plan
of Campaign.

Washington, Aug. IA meeting of
the committee appointed last week to ar
range, on behalf of the anti-silver men,
for the discussion of the silver question
in the House has been called by Repre-
sentative Haynes, chairman, for tomor-
row night, at the Arlington hotel. The
purposes announced in the call are the
appointment of subcommittee to take
charge of the various features of the
present contest and to complete the Or
ganization of the anti-silver forces in the
House. 1t is expected at that meeting
that the result of the poll of the House
upon the pending measures will be
ready for announcement. At present it
is not in such state of forwardness as
to warrant the anti-silver leaders in max
ing any definite claims. They say they
expect or believe that the Wilson repeal
law will be passed, but can give no ex-
act figures. Estimates of the majority
in favor of the repeal vary from 80 to 40.
The exact figures will be known when
the committee meets tomorrow.
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cREEDoN ROCKED OUT eREaoAINs
The Maharaiah Of Kapurthala and Geo
Francis Train Saw Him Do 1t.

Robie Ind, August 14.-Dan Cree
don of Australia, middle weight cham
pion Of the colonies and possessor of the
Australian belt, and Alexander Greg
gains of San Francisco. champion middle
weight of the Pacific coast fought to-
night in the arena of the Columbian
Athletic Club for apurse of $4,000 and a
side bet of $1,000 man. The spectators
numbered 5000 and included many noted
sporting men. Among those pressnt
were the Maharajah Of Kapurthala, who
is visiting the World Fair and George
Francis Train. Both men looked in the
very pink of condition and their appear
ance elected hearty applause. At 1920
the men shook hands and began. Cree
don secured first blood and the first
knock down and almost had his man
finished but Greggains came gamley to
the scratch. In the fifteenth round,
Creedon by heavy blow on the Lowell
part of the face, knocked Greggains out.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Druggist Starr wasuNot Cruel.

Biddeford, August 14.-Druggist Starr
of Old Orchard, who was accused OF
cruelty to animals, was promptly dis.
charged at the end of the hearing in the
Saco court today. Mr.. Starr testified
that some one came into his store and
told him an officer wanted him to bring
something to stop a dog fight.
He went over with bottle of ammonia
and man whom he afterwards recog-
nized as Deputy Sheriff Small, told him
to throw it on the dogs. He had to
throw ammonia on them three times be-
fore they would separate. Frank Ross.
the owner of one of the dogs. and
who, it was alleged, tried
to prolong the fight, is. understood to
have prompted the prosecution of Mr..
Starr with a view to get evidence for a
civil action for damages to his dog.
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necessity for an international agreement
on the subject of silver.
The Senate adjourned.
THE DAY IN THE HOUSE.
The FIood of Democratic Oratorv Now a

Ine Floou OF Democratic Oratory NOW at
Its Height.
Washington, August 14.-When the
House met at II o'clock this morning
there was a larger array Of members
present than there was at the correspond
ing hour on Saturday last. After the
routine business was finished the Speaker
announced the following committee ap-
pointments:
Enrolled Bills-Messrs. Pearson (chairman),
Russell of Georgia, Latimer, Hines, Haster,
Accounts--Messrs. Rusk lchairman( Paynter,
Tate, Mutchler, Ikert. Wells, Post, Wright OF
Massachusetts and Marvin.
Mileage-MesSrS. Lynch (chairman), Strait,
PendletOn OF Texas and Mah0n.
The silver debate was then resumed.
Mr.. Boatner Democrat, of Florida) was
accorded the floor. He spoke from
silver standpoint and charged that the
advocates of the Wilson bill-the gold
men of the Democratic party and of the
Republican party-were responsible for
the excitement which has created the
destruction of public confidence, and
which had caused the runs upon bank
ing institutions. They had sowed the
wind and were reaping the whirlwind.
Mr.. Warner (Dem.) of New York,
speaking for the Democratic members
of New York said they were pledged to
carry out. and they intended to carry
out, every pledge made to the people.
Mr. Boatner was glad to hear this
statement. The bill now presented was
intended to repeal a cowardly makeshift,
and no more. He declared that the Dem
ocratic party had pledged itself to BIZ
metallism, leaving nothing for Congress
to do except fix the ratio. The Republi-
can party was also pledged to bimetal-
lism, leaving nothing for Congress to do
party had no responsibility for legisla-
ton. The responsibility rested on the
Democrats, and the question was whether
they would carry out their present
pledges.
Mr.. Patterson Dem.) of Tennessee, ad-
vocated the repeal of the purchasing
clause, and criticized the amendment
proposed to the pending measure.
Mr.. Patterson thought the coun-
try could not afford to coin silver
dollars even at ratio of 20 to /, as such
silver dollars would be worth only 81
cents each.
Mr.. Bailey of Texasg advocated the
Bland free coinage substitute for the
Wilson repeal bill.
Mr.. Pendleton of West Virginia spoke
in favor of the Wilson bill.
Mr.. Lacey of Iowa spoke in favor of
an amendment which he proposed to Of
fer, providing that the Wilson act should
not take effect until the silver circula-
ton should be increased to $7O0,000.-
900.
Mr.. Warner of New York said he
would first vote for the repeal of the
purchasing clause of the Sherman act,
and next he would vote for the coinage
Of gold and siver on parity.
The House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
The Value of silver.

Washington, August A. 4-The mint bu-
ireau of the treasury has issued a state
ment showing the value of silver for a
series of years back. 1t begins in 1873
when the value of the silver dollar was
1888, it's ratio 1917, value of fine ounce
of silver 81. 2s2, and the average L ondon
price 5s. 312 pence The price of silver is
traced downward each year, with a rise
in 1901, when silver is quoted as
worth 0.S05sS, the ratio 1888, and fine
ounce of silver 81. O47S0. Further declines
are noted in 1899 and 1858, until July last
is reached, when the silver dollar is
stared as SO. 56052, the ratio 2S 81, fine
ounce of silver 50. 72037 and the London
price 33. O6Od. The basis of value from
which the figures are made is gold.
London, Aug. 14.-Bar silver is quoted
at SO 33-4. 33-4
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SILVERY ECHOES
Of Free Coinage Oratory Brought by
the Washington Wire.
CONGRESSIONAL SPEECHMAKERS
HARD AT WORK.

In the House, Democrats are Doing the
Talking and Republicans Are Said Not
To Be Disposed to Help Them Kill
Time-Anti-silver Men Confident of a
Majority = New Matters Before the
Senate.
Washington, August 14.-Inquiry of
leaders on the Republican side of the
House elicits the statement that they
expect to take little or no part in the
debate now in progress. Said one OF
them:
"The Democrats have undertaken to
control and direct the consideration of
the question, and refused to give the Re-
publicans chance to amend the order
regulating the debate. We did not be-
lieve that free silver or no silver, which
are the only alternatives possible under
the Bland order, were the only two pos
sible solutions of the situation, and
would have been glad of an opportunity
to have amended the order to secure a
vote on a proposition which we believe
would go further than any other to meet
and relieve the necessities of the financial
situation. But this having been denied
us we do not feel that the Republicans
have anything to argue, and my belief is
that none of the members on this side
will take formal part in the debate.'
1t may be doubted, however, whether
this plan of reticence and reserve will be
carried ont. 1t is slmost a certainty that
as the debate progresses a stage will be
reached where the opportunity to score
political point will prove irresistible to
such aggressive leaders as Reed, Bur-
rows. Cannon, Hepworth and Hender-
son. There are some of the best speakers
in the Democratic ranks still to be heard:
Cochran and Fellows of New York, Will
son Of West Virginia, Culberson of
Texas, Bynum of Indiana, Bryan of Ne
braska and Hatch of Missouri. It will
be strange, indeed, if their remarks, di-
vided as they will be pretty equally on
both sides of the question. do not call out
some pungent retorts or criticisms.
In the Senate, MI. Hoar, it is known.
expects to make set speech in favor of
the repeal of the purchasing clause of
the Sherman law either tomorrow or
Wednesday.
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THE POLICY OF PROGRESS.
Democratic Assaults on the Tariff Re
sponsib1e for Hard Times.

Washington, August 13. - Senator
Mitchell of Oregon introduced in the
Senate today a resolution in the nature
of an amendment to the resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Vest last week to maintain
the parity Of gold and silver. The reso-
luton declares that the American policy
of protection has rapidly advanced the
United States from the poorest and weak
est to the richest and most powerful
among the civilized nations; that the
mere probability of a. change in our Gus
toms revenue laws, in accordance with
the declaration of the late Democratic
platform, has plunged the country into
it's present unfortunate industrial and
financial condition, resulting in closing
factories, stopping the wheels OF indus
trial enterprise, running credit, creating
financial distrust and panic and throwing
hundreds of thousands Of laborers out OF
employment.
Senator Voorhees, today introduced
his bill authorizing the issue OF natlonal
bank notes to the full value OF bonds oe-
posted. 1t is accompanied py ietter
IIOLl p0CTGldTy Odllioio'
it's passage as measure OF immediate
relief and saying that that 1t Will add
SIG, 900, 900 to the circulation. The bill
was referred to the finance committee.
Senator Hill introduced a resolution
declaring it the sense of the Senate that
nothing utfinancial legislation shall be
undertaken duringi the present special
session. The resolution was laid on the
table. ,.,, =,
Mr.. Vest introduced bill for the
coinage of silver bullion in the treasury,
saying it had been sent to him from New
York, and that it met his partial approx
al
Mr.. Hoar gave notice that he would
tomorrow call up the resolution as to
the Montana Senatorial case and Woald
after Wednesday press it to a conclusion
to the exclusion of all other business.
Mr.. Vest called up the Tree coinage
resolution offered by him last Tuesday
and spoke in it's support. de sald tnat
II one half of the coin currency OF the
country were struck down the burdens
OF those who owed money would pe
doubled and prices of commodities would
be put down beyond computation. MI.
Vest repelled the idea of there peing
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
FLOODS IN A FOREIGN LAND.
Scores of Persons Drowned in Hungarian
Towns.

Buda Pest. August 14.-Floods are
prevailing in Galicia and Northern Hun
gary. Many dwelling houses on the
lowlands have collapsed and many per-
sons have been killed byifalling buildings
or drowned in the floods. The town of
Turka has been partially destroyed and
20 persons have been drowned. At
vorasco, a workshop was swept away
and IA employees drowned. Sixty per-
sons are said to have been drowned at
Rymano. The damage caused by the
floods amounts to many million forins.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Another Worlds Fair wrangle.

Chicago, August ;4.-Medals have
been awarded by the jury selected to
pass opinion upon paintings in oils and
waters, at the Fair to the artists of all
countries except the United States,
Mexico, Germany and Austria. The re-
port will be complete in a day or two.
Artists of France, Belgium, Norway and
Russia absolutely refused to be consid-
cred as competitors, and number of
German and Dutch artists declined to
have their works passed upon by the jll-
nv. Great dissatisfaction was created
by the fact that only one uniform honor
was to be conferred.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
STEALING HIS CHILD.
FoXerOft Man and His Wife Battle on
the Sidewalk.
POLICE HELP THE WIFE AND THE
HUSBAND FAILS.

Herbert Woodbury. Says His Wife Left
Him and Lawyer Advised Him to
Take the Child from Her-Mr. Wood
bury Thinks that with Practice He
VIII Make a Successful Kidnapper-
He Has One of the Children Now.
Springfield August 14-Herbert
Woodbury. of Foxcroft, Me-, has created
two sensations in this city today. He
arrived here few days ago and regis
tered at a hotel. This morning he
walked up the street where his wife is
stopping. His little s-year-old girl ran
down the street. and then, seeing who he
was, tried to run back to the house be-
fore he could catch her. Woodbury. ran,
and picking up the child, endeavored to
get away with her, but her cries esarmed
the mother. The latter screamed that
the man was trying to murder the little
girl. and began battling with the father.
When the patrol arrived both parents
were sitting on the ground struggling
for the child's possession.
Woodbury. was taken to the station and
later was released. He went to his hotel
and when he had partly finished his din
ner burst into tears. When questioned
by the head waiter he said his wife had
left him some time ago and taken his lit
tie girl with her. He had consulted a
lawer who had told him the only way to
get the child by other means than pro-
cess of law was to steal it, and he had
just made an unsuccessful attempt
Woodbury. is a stable keeper and SAYS
his wife left him without cause, taking
both children, one of whom he has re-
gained. He says he intends to recover
the other, ALSO
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
The Ohio Campaign.

Chillicothe, Ohio, August 14.-James
P. Seward of Mansfield, will be the next
chairman of the Democratic state execu-
tive committee The selection is always
left with the candidate for Governor, and
L. I. Neal stated today that the honor
was offered to Mr.. Seward at Cincinnati.
Mr.. Seward hesitated because of his
wifes ill-health, but Neal has urged ac-
ceptance. Seward was the only Demo-
cratic elector chosen last year and pre-
sented Nears name to the convention.
Mr.. Neal expressed himself as willing to
meet Governor Mckinley in joint debate
at any time or place.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
HUNTING cLEvELAND's DEER.
Presidents Fishing Trips Varied by the
Excitement of the Chase.

Buzzard's Bay, Mass, August A.
This afternoon the President and DR..
Bryant were down the bay fishing for
three hours. The rest of the day was.
passed quietly at home. Last night one
of the Presidents deer escaped from the
park near the entrance to Gray Gables.
and for several hours crowd of men
and few hounds secured the woods, but
tailed to capture him. The chase was
resumed this morning, but he could not
be found. The deer was fine specimen
and was highly priced, as it was gift to
the President from an intimate friend in
the West
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
FROM HEAT TO COLD.
killing Frost Follows the Warm Wave in
Vermont

Montpelier, VT, August 14.-There
has been a remarkable change in the
weather in this vicinity since Saturday
night. There was a slight frost here
this morning and in some Of the neigh
boring towns much damage was done
Corn was injured and vines were coR
pletely killed. The principal damage
was on the low grounds. The mercury
fell nearly fifty degrees in s6 hours be-
tween Saturday afternoon and evening.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Portland methodists at the Beach.

Old Orchard, August 14.-The Chris
tian Workers convention, which has
been in session at the campground a
week under the leadership of Rev. DR..
Bates. closed this morning. Tonight, the
Methodist Portland District convention
began. Presiding Elder Palmer is in
charge, and many leading clergymen in
the district are in attendance. The
meetings will continue over Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
SONS OF. THE VETERANS.
Getting Ready for the Great Convention in
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, August 14.-The national
committee of the national convention,
Sons of Veterans, began a five days ses-
sion here today. The Ladies' Aid society
holds it's convention in conjunction with
that of the Sons of Veterans. The con-
vention proper will open for business
tomorrow morning. The fight for the
position of oommander-in-chief lies be-
tween Joseph B. Mac Cabe of Massa-
chusetts and George w. Pallett of New
Jersey. At present Coz. Mac Cabe seems
to have shade the better chance.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Their Boat Capsized.

Belfast, August 14.-Hugh Nichols and
James Parse of Searsport, while on their
way to Northport this morning in sail
boat. were struck by squall when off
Moose Point, capsizing the boat and
leaving them struggling in the water.
They managed to reach the boat and
clung to it for nearly an hour before
they were rescued.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday. August IA, taken
at p. M. 10th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature. direction Of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston. 6So. NV, clear; New York, 7Ao,
S, clear; Philadelphia. 72o. SW. cloudy:
Washington, $50, Sc. cloudy; Albany,
70o, NE, cloudy; Buffalo, 70o, NE, clear;
Detroit, $50, E. clear: Chicago, .7Oo. Sc.
clear; st. Paul, 660, Sc, rain; st. Vim
cent, 72o, SW, clear; Huron, OAK, So,
NV. clear; Bismarck, 740, NV, clear;
Jacksonville, S60, W, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Freight Cars Derailed.

Haverhill, Mass, August 14.-Local
freight, the COS, due at this point from
North Bewick at $50, was derailed near
Webster's brickyard between East Kings
ton and Exeter early this morning. Two
of the cars were badly wrecked The
accident occurred while passing from
siding to the main track. Travel was
somewhat delayed.
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Its Capital Reduced.

Manchester, N. H., August IA
special meeting of the Peoples Fire In
surance Company held here this morning
was attended by the largest number ~ OF
stockholders in the history OF the orgaal- "a
cation. President Tuttle presided. N, Inc y ne
designations of G. ID. McDunee anu waiter
The nronosition recommended by the
directors, nt that the capital stock be re
dneed to 5000, 600, was discussed at
length. Mr.. Colley, the general agent Of
as the Company, stated that the capital
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
CONSUL GENERAL FRYE.
He Died in Halifax Last Night After Five
Weeks Illness.

Halifax, N. S., August 14.-Ex-U United
States Consul General Frye died here to-
night. He had been i'll for about five
weeks. He was 60 years of age and
leaves a widow and four children. He
first came here in 1882 as American con-
sui. His remains will be taken to his
former home in Belfast, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Bar Harbor Gayety.

Bar Harbor, August 14.-Mrs. James
P. Scott gave another elaborate dinner
tonight at the Malvern. Tomorrow will
be race day at Kebo Valley. Freddy
Gebhard is one of the judges. Tomor-
row night, Henry R. Sears of Boston
will give a grand entertainment. for
which special music from Boston has
been engaged.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Nominations by the President.

Washington, August 1.-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Edward G. Butler. Massachusetts, secretary
of legation TO Mexico.
Otto H. Bovesen. North Dakota, United States
consul at Guttenburg, Sweden.
Bradley b. enalley, collector of customs for
the District of Vermont. .e
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
VIII Spend Two Months in Portland.

Biddeford, August il. Constable
Hatch of Lyman brought to Biddeford
today two tramps, Fred Campbell and
Thomas Lynch, who called at house in
Lyman for something to eat and, on be-
ing refused, insulted the woman and
forced their way to the pantry, helping
themselves to food. Judge Cram sent
them to Portland work Jail for 60 days.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15

stocl must be reduced or the company
csnnot csuu iau9 ao on, Unless this is done the
license license IF the company will be revoked
A fter f1,rther discussion it was unani-
monsly voted to reduce the capital stock
To SOD ono and appoint a committee of
five G sIa Shareholders to act with the advisory
committees in Investigating the affairs Of
the company and report in four weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Kockland Marine News.


Rockland, August 14.-Steam yacht
Viking, from New York for Bar Harbor,
is on the south marine railway at this
port for examination and repairs to her
bottom.
Schooner William Rice is on the north
railway receiving general overhauling.
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THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page L
Weather indications.
General telegraph news.
Page 2.
Base ball news.
State Items of Interest.
Page 5.
American influence in Siam.
How plants are propagated.
Some mistakes about Mr. Reed.
Page 4.
Editorials.
Personal and Peculiar.
Page S.
Consul Bedloe,s report in regard to Chinese Gu
rios
Music and drama.
Deaths and marriages.
Maine towns.
disabled schooner towed into port.
Bible work in Deering.
The trotting season.
Obituary.
Meeting of Westbrook city council.
Page ..
Wit and Wisdom.
Some odd stories.
Page Z.
Financial and Commercial
Marine News.
Page 8.
Fire at Rigby Park yesterday
How Labor Day will be celebrated in Portland.
Death from blood poisoning.
Personal.
Brief Jottings.
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THE WEATHER.
Still Fair.

Still Fair.
Washington. August 14.-For New En-
gland for Tuesday: Warmer; southerly
winds and fair weather.
Boston, August 14.-Local forecast for
New England for Tuesday: Fair weather,
rising temperature, variable winds,
mostly from the northwest.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
Fell Fifty Feet and Lives.

Eastport, August 14.-This afternoon,
Wilfred Bishop. II years of age, while
picking berries at Bucknam Head, lost
his balance and fell over the steep bluff
to the rocks below, a distance of about
50 feet. He was picked up terribly
bruised, his left arm broken in three
places and. his elbow dislocated. He
will probably recover.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
A Measure of Relief.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE treasury
department has ordered the U. S. mint
at Philadelphia, to coin $5,0O000O in gold
eagles and half eagles at once, Work on
coming the $2,5O0,000 in S. pieces will
be commenced this week. The order is
issued to relieve the stringency in the
money market.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15

H. B. Hartford's store at Standish,
was broken into Sunday night and about
500 worth of harnesses taken.
Fire at New Richmond, Ohio, burned
over an acre and a half OF buildings Sun
eay night.
The Portland daily press., 1893-08-15
WOLRD'S FAIR at CHICAGO,

2 TRAINS daily from New England to Chi
cago. LOW RATES. fast time, elegant equip
ment. For time tables ana Worlds Fair
folder, address
CANADIAN PACIFIC TICKET OFFICE,
1877 Washington Street Boston Mass
jly17 eodim
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Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND. ME-. August Ia, 1898.
$ a MS ?. NJ.

Mean daily ther. sc OI Max. vel. wind ..24NW
Maximum ther.. 1850 Total prectp ....... 90
Minimum ther. .. ..63.0I