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The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
THE HoRsEMEN's CONGRESS.
Important Changes Made in the Rules
Governing Races.

New York, February 1.-THE biennial
congress of the National Trotting Asso-
citation was called to order shortly after
2 p. m. today by President P. P. johnson
In the Murray Hill Hotel were about 100
men, representing most of the 53S tracks
recognized by the association. The roll
call by Secretary M. M. Morse and the
presentation of credentials by the repre-
sentatives occupied an hour. A COM
mittee of five was appointed by the
chairman to nominate officers for the
next two years. E. A. Upton, of Lex
ington, KY, read report of the COM
mittee on rules. The committee agreed
upon the adoption of the rules recon-
mended by the joint committee of the
American and National trotting associa-
tions, with few changes. The report
of the committee was adopted. The
most important changes made in the
joint committees rules were that the dis
tance, unless otherwise advertised, shall
be so yards, instead of Is yards, and in
shall be $50 yards. Judges may act as
match races shall be regarded as per-
formances against time was stricken out.
Fines imposed by the American trotting
association may be collected by the Ma
tional trotting association and turned
over to the proper officer. The joint
standing committee on rules of the two
associations was made TO consist of the
two T. spective presidents. The rule re-
curing three timers in every race was
changed so that but two timers are re-
quired, except in performances against
time, where there must be three. The
rules, with these amendments, were
adopted The com4nittee on nomina-
tions reported in favor of the following
officers, who were unanimously elected:
P. P johnson of Lexins ton, KY, presi-
dent; David Bonner, of New York, first
vice president; f. T. Coombs, of Napa,
California, second vice president; mem
bers of the board of review, eastern dis
trict, George NJ. Stearns, NJ. g. Bulkley.
c. d. Palmer; Atlantic district, George
w. Archer, ]. C. Sibley, Frank Bowers;
central district, George M. Fogg, Will
liam Edwards, w. r. Allen; western dis
trict, U. S. Blake, John L. Mitchell, F.
S. Gorton; Pacific district, N. T. Smith.
Jesse D.. Carr, E. S. Rothschild. The
chair was authorized to appoint COM
mittee of five on rules for the next con-
gress. The meeting adjourned after vot-
ing to hold the next congress two years
from GATE in the Murray Hill Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
LOOKS LIKE DISAGREEMENT.
The Jury In the McKane Case We're Out
All Night,

Brooklyn, N. Y, February 14.-John
Y. McKane sat with stolid face through
four long hours of scathing arraignment
while Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy presented
his case to the jury in behalf of the state
this forenoon. Justice Bartlett's court
room was crowded to the doors and hun
dreds of interested citizens waited with
out for news of the result Of the trial.
Gen. Tracy was impressive as he show
cred one denunciatory sentence after
another on the head of the defendant.
He concluded by reading from the poll
list of the last election the names of vot-
ers which appeared alphabetically by
twos, threes and fours, to show that they
were filed in fraudulently, and said that
even the town records produced by the
defence were evidences of guilt. Gen.
Tracy said that not since the trial OF
Aaron Burr for treason, nearly 80 years
ago, has there been a trial upon the result
of which so much affecting the welfare
of the country depends. Gen. Tracy lin
ished his address at l O'Clock. He had
presented the case in a mastery manner
and was frequently interrupted by hum
of applause, which the court quickly
suppressed. The usual recess was taken
and at a'clock Justice Bartlett began
his charge to the jury.
The Judges charge to the jury was
finished at $50 and the jury retired.
They had not come in at midnight when
Justice Bartlett took his seat on the
bench and announced a recess until 3.3C
a. m. Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
The Raid on the Lords,

London, February 1.-THE caucus of
the National Liberal Federation at
Portsmouth today adopted resolutions
savoring one man one vote system,
reform of the registration laws, payment
of members of the House of Commons,
the holding of all parliamentary elections
on the same day, and direct popular con-
troll of liquor licenses. A resolution was
adopted which declared that the House
of Lords, by habitual disregard of the
national Will, had become an unbearable
abuse and assured the ministry of the
enthusiastic support of the federation on
any measures the government may adopt
to secure to the House of Commons
paramount authority in the state.
Seventy nine Homeless.
.Dresden, February 14.-Bautz, about
thirty miles from this city, was visited
by fire today which rendered seventy
nine homeless.
Nineteen houses in Cobschuetz,
Prussian Silesia, burned today. Among
the dwellings destroyed was the manor
of Lord Reisch. He and three OF his
children perished in the flames.
The Australian System in Germany.
Berlin. February 14.--The Reichstag
has adopted a proposal to introduce in
Germany the Australian method of
polling A very large majority of mem
bers voted in favor of the proposal
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15

Listen We people and will tell
or the great bargains we have to sell
Tn this month of February ninety-fOur
III YOU will make call at our store,
With pleasure we'll show them all.
Spring Edge COuches twenty eight
inches wide,
With covers from distant Bagdad,
Made so they can be used on either
side
Were $50. for fifteen can be had.
Rattan COuches from eastern Bombay,
Covered with silk tapestry or
cretonDes gay,
Sold for $12 always before,
Nine e-seVenty-fiye, that and no more,
Will safely deposit one right at your
door.
OF Mexican Onyx lamps have been
Banquet gold lacquered with fine linen
Shade,
viii not tarnish, and never look old,
Come see them now for six dollars
sold.
A splendid Bargain indeed;
In a silk lined case allpacked in snug,
A knife, fork, spoon, napkin ring and
All made of fine heavy plated silver,
We will give to any lamp purchaser.
If bargains in tables you would see,
Piano polished mahogany
TWenty-six inches square, handsome
claw feet,
At even $12, hard to beat.
We will show you for seven-fifty,
A little round table you may see,
Just the thing for five O'Clock tea,
Made of Rattan or in gold leaf and
white,
Marked at three and five dollars.
remarkable sight;
A ParlOr Suit i'm fine BrOcatelle
For fifty dollars we now can sell
Piauo-pOlished, mahogany frame,
Worth One Hundred Dollars just the
same.
And to reflect all this beauty you'll
Some handsome mirrors just to your
mind.
Large, Oak, Cheval bevel French Plate
Fine Tennessee marble shelf at this
very low rate.
For Twenty One-ffty you can buy
One so by 20, surely not high
One 40 by 20, in Walnut will allure
Marked at thirteen-fifty, worth
seventeen sure.
A Library Mirror too you'll see
At four seventy-fiye, worth six-ffty.
These and other bargains that can't
You'll Ii ind dat at ses CONGRESS St.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
w. v. LANDER ARRESTED.
He Is Son-in-Law of Biram A. Hackett
Accused of Stealing Bonds.

Pennington, February 14.-W. v. Ian
der of Rumford Falls, formerly of King
field, the son-in-law and alleged accom-
plice of Hiram A. Hackett of Freeman,
in the alleged attempt to wreck the estate
of the late Israel r. Bray of Freeman,
has been arrested by Deputy Sheriff J. A.
Blake OF Pennington upon the charGs of
conspiracy to defraud, and will have his
trial on Friday before Judge Chandler in
the Pennington Municipal Court County
Attorney George L. Rogers and Frank
W. Butler, Esq, are to appear as prose-
cutting officers. Great interest is mani
tested in the case and a great crowd will
be in attendance upon the trial, which
will develop more of the details of the
now famous case than have previously
been known to the general public.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
PORTLAND MAINE THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 15

afternoon, very little headway was made.
At six this evening, Il searching party OF
one hundred men was working. against
great difficulties. They were obliged to
quit and hasten to the foot of the shaft
on account of smore squeezing" in the
portion OF the mine where they had been
at work. The officials are very reticent.
1t has been known by some of the
rescuing party that over fifteen acres in
the side workings Of the Gaylord fell
during the day and more are likely to
come down during the night. The sur
face in the neigh borhood of the disaster
is beginnings.to crack and seams can now
be seen fully eight inches in width. The
old workings of the Parrish colliery5 ad-
joining are showing signs weakness.
and number of falls have occurred
since this moring in this portion of the
rnina
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
WESTERN SENATORS PLEASED.
They Say Concessions Have Been Made to
Them in the Tariff Schedule.

They Say Concessions Have Been Made to
Them in the Tariff Schedule.
Washington, February, 14.-Membe bers of
the sub committee met this morning with
other Democratic mem bers of the Senate
finance committee. Every member was
present but Mr.. Vance, who is i'll. 1t IL
understood that the chief topic of dis
cussion was the sugar schedule. While
majority of the committee expressed
themselves as opposed to tax on sugar.
it was demonstrated that such a tax is
absolutely essential to secure the passage
of the bill, or, at least, to prevent it's
recommitment. Following this meeting,
Senators White and Caffery held long
conference with the Louisiana delegation
of the House, the result of which was
that the fight for sugar should be made
on the floor of the Senate if sufficient
duty is not received in committee.
Senator White of California was before
the subcommittee in the interest of
California fruits. He believes that more
revenue would be derived from fruits
under the prospective Senate schedule
than is now provided for in the House
bill. He made an argument for a duty
on sugar. The western men are feeling
very happy over the concessions that they
claims have been made to then in regard
to lead and lead ore. The Wilson bill will
be materially changed in this respect, the
change growing out of the desire on the
part of the Democratic silver men TO re-
turn the cordial support they received
from the West and Northwest in the
fight against the repeal of the Sherman
act Under the Wilson bill, lead ore IS
practically on the free list, nominal
duty of fifteen per cent being put upon II.
AS the bill will come from the Senate
committee, it will carry a duty OF one
cent a pound Two provisions IN the
House bill will be eliminated. one oI
these provisions thus stricken out
admits free all lead ore found Ia silver
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
Wholesale Prices
AT ETAlL.
One lot No. 4, Pure Silk picOt
edge ribbons, aHE cOlOrs,

One lot No. 4, Pure Silk picOt
edge ribbons, aRR cOlOrs,
Ec. Yard.
One lot No. 2, Satin GrOs Grain,
No. 9 Satin GrOs Grain with pl-
cot edge, No. ) Satin GrOs Grain
and No. A MOire with crown
edge. ALI pure silk i'm all cOlOrs,
Your choice &c. Yard.
One lot No. S Pure Silk Satin
and No. z satin edge GrOs Grain
Ribbons, all cOlOrs,
Your choice SC. Yard.
One lot No. 9, Satin Edge GrOs
Grain, No. 2 NHOire with crown
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ALI cOiOrs,
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One lot No. R2 Satin Edge GrOs
Grain and No. 9 Satin GrOs
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Your choice IOc. Yard.
One lot No. I6, Satin Edge Gros
Grain and No. lS Satin GrOS
Grain Ribbons, all cOiOrs,
Your choice I2 l-2c. Yard.
One lot No. g6, Satin GrOs
Grain Ribbons, all cOiOrss
For E5c. Yard.
Ribbons ON first centre counter.
Another invoice of Ladies'
Muslin Underwear from ONE of
the largest manufacturers i'm the
country, to be placed ON sale
this morning at a small margin
above the manufacturers
price.
Ladies' Night RObesg36, As, rs,
9sc., SI.I3, $a.29 and $l.5O.
White Skirts, 4S, rs, SSc., ST.
and SI.25 each.
Corset Covers and Drawers at
SPECIAL PRICES.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
oERMANY's TROUBLE.
Many Lives Lost in the Hurricane Deaths
in the Flames.


in the Flames.
Berlin, February 14.-The hurricane
that swept over the northern part of Ger
many caused large loss of life. Six
fishing boats belonging to Rinderort,
small village on the Baltic sea, were lost
in the storm and twenty-five men were
drowned Eighty crafts of various de-
scriptions were sunk in the river Elbe.
Advices from Altoona, on the Elbe,
little below Hamburg, show that eleven
persons were drowned there. Eight
foresters were killed in the woods near
Zegenort, Pomerania, by the trees
blown down upon them.
1t is believed the fire that Monday
night destroyed sixteen houses at
Bopparel, near Coblenz was incendiary.
The man suspected of having started the
fire is under arrest A despatch from
Cassel states that disastrous fire
occurred there, in which twenty-eight
buildings were destroyed. Several per-
sons are known to have lost their lives
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
RESCUE PARTIES AT WORK.
But They Have Made Little Progress To-
wards the Imprisoned Miners.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, February 14-There
i, no change in the condition of things
at the Gaylord mine in Plymouth up to
this evening. The rescuing party is
working to reach the entombed timber
men, and is now clearing out the old
man way which runs alongside of the
nlane which is filled with culm. When
+his can be cleared, it wills give the
searching squads means of entering the
breast which divides the GAYLORD from
NJ of the Delaware and Hudson
o,,Iiiery. Other men are at work boring
tbrough the pillars in the mine with the
hone Of finding them. Up to four this
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15

that His Bomb Did Not Prove More
Recent Outrages in Spain Arrested in
Paris-He Is Supposed to Have Been
vaiuant's Accomplice.
Paris, February 14.-After considerable
trouble the police have finally estab-
lished the identity of the man who
Terminus Monday night. The authorities
believed that the name Leon Breton,
given by the man when he was arrested,
was an alias, and inquiries to establlsh
his identity were pursued III every
direction 1t has been ascertalned that
his right name is Emile Henry. He was
born of French parents in barcelona,
Spain, on September 20, 1872. He recently
lived in London, where the police knew
him to be an anarchist. The English
police, it appears, were aware that he
had left London on January IS. last. and
proceeded direct to Paris, where he has
been since.
Detective Houllier stated yesterday
that he believed Henry the bomb
thrower, arrived In Paris from London.
Inspector Duchatel today confronted
Henry with facts. Henry acknowledged
that his right name was Emil Henry.
Henry said he was one of four anarchists
who parted in London in January i'll con-
sequence of having been shadowed there
by French policeman. He came TO
Paris. He denied that he had any ac-
complice in causing. the explosion at the
Hotel Terminus. Henry told M. Lepine,
project of police, that Vaillant's act was
infantile. He used only nails in his
bomb thrown in the chamber of
Deputies. Slugs were better for use in
demolishing the Bourgeoisie. The
prisoner said he had thrown the bomb,
saying he held it on his knee while
lighting the fuse. He deplored the
meagreness of the effects produced.
by the arrest of Paul Bernard, one Of the
anarchist chiefs who exercised supreme
influence among the various groups
Bernard has several times been con-
demned for provoking murder, arson and
pillage. His latest conviction was in
November, 1890, when he fled to BARGE
Iona. In that city he organized a party
and planned the Xeres conspiracy, which
resulted in four anarchists being gar
rotted. He was arrested charged with
being concerned in the conspiracy. Proof
was lacking and he escaped convictln.
He was the principal deviser of the at
tack with a bomb on General Martinez
de Campos, for which Pallas was shot.
He also arranged the outrage at the
Lyceum theatre in Barcelona. Letters
from Valiant were found In his pesses-
sion. 1t Is stated that these letters prove
that he was concerned in the recent out
rage in the Chamber of Deputies. 1t is
said that after the ChambIees murder,
for which crime Ravachol was executed,
Bernard gave shelter to that criminal.
Because he is Frenchman, he cannot
be extradited to Spain or answer for the
crimes in that country.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
CARLO, THE Lion TABER.
His Savage Subjects Flew at Him in
the Darkness.
PANIC STRICKEN PEOPLE HEARD
A FIERCE CONFLICT.

Then, When Lights Were Brought, PIucky
Colonel Boone Attacked the Beasts and
Rescued the Mangled Trainer-He Has
Forty-three Wounds and VIII Proba.
bly, Die-A Tragedy at the California
Mid-winter Fair.
San Francisco, February a. Carlo
Thieman, attendant at Colonel Boone's
animal show at the mid-winter fair, was
attacked by three lions last night and so
horribly mangled that he will die.
The performance had only been in
progress in Boone's arena about half an
hour, and the circular enclosure was
filled with people. The wild animals are
exhibited in large cage in the centre of
the arena, and it was time for the lions
to go on. Three huge beasts, Parnell,
Romeo and Commodore, were led into
the kcage by Thieman, preparatory to
Boone's entrance. Suddenly the electric
lights went out. There was short in
terval of silence, when suddenly a shrek
of agony came from the cage 1t was
followed by roar of enraged lions, the
crunching of their terrible jaws and the
groans of the man in the cage. The
large crowd of spectators became panic
stricken and started for the doors. Wom-
en- shrieked and tainted, but the crowd
was finally induced to remain seated by
attendants, who had retained their pres
ence of mind. Finally lanterns were
brought, and there in the cage lay THE
man, with three lions clawing and
munching his prostrate form. Colonel
Boone seized an iron bar and entered the
cage. With shouts and blows he drove
the beasts from their prey, and dragged
the unfortunate man from the cage.
1t was an exhibition of bravery sell
dom seen, and the big crowd cheered the
gallant colonel. Thieman was taken to
the receiving hospital, where his wounds
43 in number, were examined The
lions are all full grown beasts, and have
been exhibited as trained animals for
some time. Thieman has been an ami
NAL tender for IS years, and was consid-
cred one of the best in the business.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15

ore where the latter shall be of greater
value. Another is;the retaliation upon
any foreign government that shall I'M
pose an export duty on lead ore or silver
ores containing lead exported to the
United States. In that event, the duty
on big lead, ETC., fit only to be, manu-
factured would remain as under the
present law. Thls retaliatory provlso
will be stricken out, the duty on pig
lead being kept as in the Wilson bill at
one cent pound. The effect of the
Senate committees change is to put lead
of all kinds on the dutiable list at the
uniform rate Of one cent pound
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
For international Aspiration.

Boston, February, 14,-Dr. Trueblood,
secretary of the American Peace Society,
today announced the names of the com
mittee appointed to draw up'plans for an
international tribunal of arbitration. The
committee is composed of American and
and European sections. Cephas Brain
ard OF New York is the American pro-
visional chairman and among the men,
bers is Judge w. L. Putnam of Portland.
Hon. W. A. Hunter, M. P, LII. D., is
European provisional chairman.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15

Portland, Me-, February 14.-The local
Weather Bureau office records as to
the weather the following:
ga. m.-Barometer. 80 1872: thermome-
ter. 1.5; dew point. 2: humidity, So:
wind. NV; velocity, 21; weather,
cloudy.
sp,m.-Barometer 30.292: thermome-
ter. 16.0: dew point, u: humidity, So:
wind, W; velocity. 2: weather,
cloudy.
The mean daily thermometer. 10: max
imum thermometer. 1879: minimum ther-
mometer. 2; maximum velocity of
wind, 10 N; total precipitation. 600
inch.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
weather Observations.

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, Feb. IA. taken
at 8 D. M. 18th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature. direction of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 24o, NV, snow; New York.
26o, NE, cloudy; Philadelphia, 26o, E,
cloudy; Washington, 2So, NE, snow: Al
bany, zoo, S, cloudy; Buffalo, 2Oo, NE,
cloudy; Detroit, 1872, E, snow; Chicago,
22c, N, snow; ST. Paul, 1So. W, clear;
St. Vincent. 20. N, cloudy; Huron,
Oak, %, NV, clear; Bismarck, g., NV,
clear; Jacksonville, 74o, NV, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, February 14.-The total
number of fourth class postmasters ap-
pointed today was CT, of which 43 were
10 Gil vacancies caused by resigna-
tsons and deaths. Among the appoint
iaaahs are the following in Maine: F. B.
Clark, Machiasport, vice Alvin Harmon,
Z. 4. Leach, removed.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
Kearsarge Tars Homeward Bound.

Colon, February 14.-The Pacific Mail
steamer City of Para, chartered by the
United States government to take off of
Roncador reef the crew of the Kearsarge,
wrecked there, sailed for New York this
afternoon at o'clock. She has on board
the officers and crew of the Kearsarge,
all of whom are in good health.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
Degrees
below zero,
The Billiard Players.

Boston, February IA game for 400
points, balk line, was played tonight be-
tween Schaefer and Spinks on one side
and kendrick and Ives on the other.
The score was Schaefer 27o; Spinks, 1s0;
Ives, 2eo; Kendrick. "A.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
B ENT.
Kitchen Furnishing Department.

Kitchen Furnishing Department.
25 gross Oriental Clothes Pins
Ic. dozen.
A good quality Broom, csc.
Good quality Tea Spoons EOc.
dozen.
Good quality Table Spoons
9Oc. dozen.
Good Tin Ware Basins SC. and
upwards.
Good quality qt. Tin Dippers,
&c. each.
No. Z Wash Boilers 79c. each.
No. 9 IS s. 99c. each.
Roasting Tins, 8 by l2 ill.,, I3c.,
g for csc.
CCaa SEROveES sc. each.
Everything is bright and SHIN
ing i'm this department.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
THE WEATHER..
Snow or Rain.

Boston, February IA. = For New
England for Thursday: Snow, except
probably rain in southern coast sections;
warmer; easterly winds.
Washington, February 14.-For Maine
for Thursday: Snow; warmer; east
winds.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-15
MINISTER THoMAs's SUCCESSOR.
The Nomination of Thomas b. Ferguson
of Maryland Confirmed.


Washington. February 14.-The Senate
has confirmed the following nominations !:
Thomas B. Ferguson of Maryland to be
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to Sweden.
John Barrett of Oregon to be minister
resident and consul general to Siam.
Thos. N. Jennings of North Carolina to
be consul general at Shanghai, China.
The Senate yesterday rejected the nom
inatlon of Benjamin Lenthier of Massa-
chusetts to be consul at SherDrooke' que,
whose nomination failed to receive the
concurrence of the Senate at the last ses-
sion.
The Senate spent the legislative session
in discussing the bill requiring railroad
companies in territories to maintain sta
tions at towns established by the interior
department..
The News from Rio.
Washington, February 1.-THE Brazil
ian minister received ca cablegrams today
from President Peixoto, which indicated
that no important changes had occurred
in the situation at Rio. The minister
wished to correct false rumor, at6r1 Du-
table to insurgent sources, stating that
bill for the provisional removal OF the
governm ent from Rio Janeiro to Petro-
polls had passed it's third reading in the
brazilian Congress. The minister said
the Brazilian CongI esss closed its session
the 26th of September, and had not
been in session since The loyal govern.
ment OF the State of Rio Janeiro removed
to Petropolis from Nictheroy because the
latter place was under fire. The federal
government continues to be in the
federal district of Rio Janeiro and in
tends to remain there.
Two Maine Pensions.
Washington, February IA. - Pensions
have been granted to Scott NeN man of
Dixfeld, Me-, and Alfred Colbrath of
Lewiston.