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The Portland daily press., 1894-11-19

DIT ZOC llldl kCd OOWll llOlIl
4oc.
UNDER WEIR COUNTER Omitted.
An assorted lot of
heavy Jersey ribbed and
fine merino Vests and
Pants, made by the
American Hosiery Co.,
price 81 to $3.50.
| CHILD'S UNDER WEAR COUNTER
A broken lot of small
sizes only Vests and
Pantalettes, at 18c, worth
CSC to soc.
| MEMS HOSIERY COUNTER.
One lot of heavy all
wool blue mixed and
scarlet Socks, at Ioc,
marked down from
25c.
UMBRELLAS COUNTER.
A lot of dark navy
blue Macintosh Gar
ments, Inverness style for
women, at $5.75, regular
price $7.5o---fully equal
to any garment t we have
ever sold before for $40.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER, (Men's).
One lot Of ! Norfolk &
New Brunswick Shet-
land Shirts and Drawers,
all sizes, at o7c, regular
price $I.25.
GLOVES COUNTER.
One lot of four button
Castor Gloves, for women,
tan, grey and black, at
$1.13, marked down from
S1.75---heavy enough for
fall and winter wearing.
SKIRTS, ETC.
One lot of fast black
satteen Skirts, three rows
Of corded ruffles, at SI.I3,
marked down from
$I.6o.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER tMuslin.)
One lot Of fine Ions
dale cam brio Nightrobes,
empire style, to go at o2c
marked down from
$I.25.
BLANKET WRAPPERS.
One lot Of women's all
wool Wrappers, our own
make, at 81, regular
price Sc and $3.50.
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.
One lot striped Main
socks for children's dress
es ETC., at &C a yard, worth
~ lac.
One lot OF AStrachan
trimmed silk Bonnets,
brown shades. at ooc
marked down from 81.
One lot of fine white
cashmere short Cloaks,
for babies, six months to
three years, at half price
to-day, have been 81 to
$40.
| DRAPERIEs ROOM.
One lot of silk Up.
holstery Fringes, assorted
colors, at nc been 25c
and 35c.
Ten pairs of Crete Cur
tains, cross stripes, red
The Portland daily press., 1894-11-19

Rev. O. S. Struggled, of Wakefield. n. {.
says: Five boxes Japanese Pile Cure cure
me after II years suffering. w. w. Whlppt
& Co. and John Williamson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
WRECKED BY ROBBERS.
Gang of Men Ditch a Train by
 Opening a Switch.
RODE AVA. LADEN WITH GOLD.

Used Dynamite to Blow Up the Express
 Car-Two Men Killed In the Wreck.
 Detectives Close After the Gang,
 Los ANGELES. Feb. 1.-The hodest train robbery that ever occurred in southern California or in this state took place at Roscoe, a small station 13 miles north of this city. The train was the north bound Southern Pacific overland No. 20.
 Most Of the passengers were fast asleep, and the express messenger, postal clerks and trainmen were busily engaged in ar ranging matters for the night. Engineer Thomas gave a long blast of the whistle as the train approached the switch this side of Roscoe. His face b!anched as he discov- cred a man standing beside the switch with a tiaring torch, and his face assumed a more Jivid hue when he discovered that the switch had been left open. He put on the airbrake and whistled for brakes, but it was of no avail.
 The train was going at an unusual rate, and the momentum it had acquired pre-. cluded the possibility of immediately bring ing it to d standstill to avoid disaster. About the same time that the engineer no. ticed the man with the torch he heard the sharp cracking of revolvers, and many bull lets whistled past him, breaking the win. dOws of the cab At the next instant the train fell over into the ditch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
PITHY PARAGRAPHS.

Prince Colonna will take steps to secure his children.
 Two men robbed faro bank in San Francisco Of $5, ,O00,
 Lish Hendricks of Kentucky was driven insane from witnessing q hanging
 Francis Joseph has received Baron Sieg- fried, who won his granddaughter love-
 Assassin Prendergast tried to assault the prosecuting attorney, A s. Trlde, in Chi cago.
 The captain and crew of the wrecked schooner Maggie have been brought to London.
 Steele Mackaye's condition has improv- ed, but his friends have no hope of his ul- timate recovery.
 Counties in western Kansas ask for con- tributions of coal and free transportation for fuel and seed }
 In a duel betTreu Count Frisch de Fels and Minister Ws!deck- Rousseau tne lat ter's arm was slightly pricked.
 Rev John D;nsleday was convicted in Richmond, lad, of the clarges brought against him of cruelty to the inmates of an orphans home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
QUORUM STILL LACKING,
MT. Bland's Efforts Pass His Seisniorage
 Bill Unsuccessful.

t5lIl U OnSucceSSIuis
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-In the house Mir. Bland began his cOercive tactics to compel a vote on the silver seign;orage bill. The bulk of the Republicans and the Democrat ic opponents of the measure inaugurnted a filibuster, with the intention of forcing him to produce quorum of the advocates of the bill to pass it. and the entire day was consumed in roll calls. The highest num- Der of votes Mir Bland was able to poll was 163 in favor of his demand for the previous question on the motion to close debate. Of these l45 were Democrats, 9 Populists and Republicans Mr. Page of Rhode Island and MT Ryan of New York refused to join the tilibuSter, but voted against the mo tion. The Republicans who voted with Mir Bland were as follows: Bowers of Calitor- mia, BroderiCi, DOolittle, Funston, Marsh, Herman, Post and Sweet
 Finally Mir. Bland abandoned any at tempt to secure quorum then, and after passing resolution instructing the ser geant-at-arms to telegraph for absentees a recess was taken until evening, the even ing session being devoted to the consdera- ton of private pension bills. Mir. Bland expresses the opinion that he will have a quorum present today, but the general i'm pression is that he will not be able to secure one until Monday.
 At the first evening session of this con greSS for the consideration of pension bills Mir. kilgore of Texas blocked all proceed ings Mr. Martin, chairman of the com mittee on invalid pensions announced that there were but 34 bills on the calendar. He moved to go into committee of the whole Mir. kilgorc promptly demanded divi- sion, which developed the presence of but 22 members, and Mir. Kilgore made the point of no quorum. Many appeals were made to Mir. kilgore by Mir. Clark, Mir. Richardson, MT Marsh and others, but he was o1ldIIrata
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
One of the Calamity Howler
..,y, ..;.sa,, sage.s Road.

ST JOHN, N. B., Feb 17.-Russell Sage's Shore Line railroad from here to St. Steph- ems on the Maine border has been prctically tied up since Wednesday as a result of it's water supply being shut off by the St. Stephens Water company. The road was notified that if the rates were not paid the water would be shut off Wednesday, When the train arrived at St. Stephens that day, the water was shut off, and the train could not proceed. The train has not moved since. The difficulty with the water com pany has been settled, and the road will be opened today,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Wants, For Sale, To Rent.

EOUND-A spaniel dog. Apply to James II Ring. Dublin street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Dynamite Laden Schooner wrooh.,

DELAWARE HEREINAFTER, Del, Feb, 11.-During the high wind which prevailed here the schooner Render, from New York to Norfolk with salt and dynamite. went ashore at point between Point of Cape and the hospital. The tug Juno made an attempt to aid her, but failed on account of the high wind and heavy seas The crew was landed by the life savers. The vessel is full of water, and nothing can be done until the wind abates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Beck investigation Ended.

BUFFALO, Feb. 1.-The evidence is all in ill the Shtrit Beck investigation. Sher- man S. Rogers will sum up for the prose cution, and Referee Bentley will leave Buff falo today, taking with him transcripts of all the evidence and the voluminous briefs of the attorneys. Mr. Bentley says that it will be some time before he can reach a de cision in the matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.
Regular meeting of the Brooklyn Dramatic club tomorrow night.

-Regular meeting of the Brooklyn Dramatic club tomorrow night.
 James Moran of Fifth street received bad bruise on the right foot while at work at the tube bench at Randolph X Gloves factory to-pay, large piece of casting falling from the bench and striking hls foot. Dr Frost attended him.
 A resident of Bank street wants to know what has become of the petition sent to the court of common council some time ago asking that a crosswalk be laid on Bank street at Washington avenue. He thinks the work was ordered done by the council, but has been kept back in some of the other boards. Be this as 1t may it is certain that walk should be laid there as soon as possible. There is not a place in the city in greater need of one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Sure of McKinley's lection.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. IA local paper prints the following: Congressman F. H. Funstone of the Second district is making his canvass for renominatiou in that dis trict on new plea. He says that McNiu- ley is sure to be the next president, and he is confident that if he can but gain prestige of a reelection he will go into the cabinet as secretary of agriculture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
secretary Morton Hnnged In Eftlgx.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. 17.-IIon. Sterling Morton, secretary of agriculture, and his youngest son Carl were hanged in etligy in the City park. The city has been greatly excited all day over the affair, and strenuous efforts are being made to discov- CT the guilty parties The cause of the outrage is supposed to be dissatisfaction among few Democrats over recent ap- pointments made by the secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Starving Men In a Fatal OuarraI

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 17.-While a number of unemployed men were standing in line at St. Marys intirmary waiting for food which is being distributed to the poor by the Sisters i'll charge, two of the men got into d quarrel, and one, Etstine Eads, was stabbed three times in the back. He will die His aSSailant escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
p,o,ser saf. Manufacturer Ill

PITTsBURG, Feb. 17.-Thomas w. Barnes, the pioneer manufacturer of fireproof and burglar proof safes, is lying in a critical condition at his home here as a result of a fall down stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17

T'O RENT-Whole house 22 rooms, corner
 | Spring and ScOvil streets. Inquire of Owen Woods 5G School street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Congreeation Startled bv F;rs

ST. LOUIS, Feb. IA warehouse owned by the Graham Paper company was totally burned. A panic in Catholic church near by, where services were being held at the time, was narrowly averted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
To Whom 1t May Concern.

The partnership heretofore existing be- tween J. M. Goldberg and J. Greenblat, at No. 32 Grand street, Waterbury, Conn.,. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued by J. M. Gold berg.
 J. M. GOLDBERG, J. GREENBLAT. Dated Feb'y 16, 1894.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Nav York State Encampmeut

ROCHESTER, Feb. H.-Arrangements are now completed for the twenty eighth an- nual encampment of the New York state department of the Grand Army of the Re- public, which will take place here Lext Wednesday and Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
No Steon Tn the AJn,shnuSa

BUFFALO, Feb. 1.-The inmates of the Erie county almshOuse are suffering for want of fire and water The building is heated by steam, and since the water fam inc there has been difficulty ill filling the boilers. The almshOuse contains 524 pau pcrs and the hospital 3O7 patients
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Hundreds Adrift on an Ice FIoe.

HELsINGFoRs, Russia, Feb. l7.-On Tues day night an ice foe broke adrift on the coast of Ingermannland and carried off 50C fishermen and their wives and children, who were on the ice at the time of the ac
 cident. Food, clothes and fuel are being sent to them, and their rescue is probable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
The Parish Councils Rill

LONDON, Feb 1.-The house of commt us rejected without a division a number of amendments made by the house of lords, to the parish councils bill There was di,i- sion in one instance, and the government obtained d majority of 52.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Gold In the Streets.

PORTLAND, Ind, Feb. 1.-The assay of limestone taken from the streets of this city shows it to be worth SS6 per ton. An assay shows the following proportions of precious metals in a ton: Gold, 1. 9 ounces, S3S: silver 50 ounces, SIS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Killed at a Danpa-

ALBANY, Ga, Feb. 17.-At dance near Oaktield, John Long and William Bailey, two young farmers, became involved in a dispute, which ended by Bailey shooting Long, who was killed instantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Against NIckeI-In-the-slot Machlnes.

ALBANY, Feb 17-Senator Jacob Rice introduced in the senate a bill classifying all nickel-in-the-slot machines as lotteries and prohibiting their use within the state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
One of Pe,xo.o,s Forts Ralded.

BUENos AYREs, Feb. 17.-Advices from Rio Janeiro say that Admiral da Gama's sailors have captured the stores of guns and ammunitions at Fort Armaeao
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Yellow TcVer on the Newark,

WAsHINGTON, Feb. l7.-There is no long CT doubt that yellow fever has made its ap- pearance ill the United States fleet at Rio and that the Newark is now d fever ship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
wantIIihertp,s Light Kent Rnrninn-

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The pilots protest against the reported purpose of Secretary Carlisle to do away with the illumination at government expense of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Roasted bv Molten Metal,

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 17.-At Citico Fur mace three young negro tramps huddled together and went to sleep on the slag dump. Their presence being unknown, a car containing slag in white heat was run on the dump and emptied upon the tramps, Two escaped, but Buck Porter was burned under the seething debris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Maryland NIDrderer HanUab

FREDERICK, Md, Feb. 17.-William Leonard, who murdered Jesse T. Anderson at Lime Kiln on Sept. last, was hanged in the jailyard here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
.,nnrn ,,rentano Threatened

CHICAGO, Feb 17.-Judge Brentano has received an anonymous letter warning him that unless he is lenient with Prendergast be will be killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Fourth Class Postn,stars

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 17.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed:
 New Eork-EaNt Islip, Frank Parker: East Park, R. l. Dickinson; Oswcgatchic, Edwin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Snow Threatens Railroad Travel.

ROCHESTER, Feb. 17.-Because of the deep snow and high winds serious trouble is anticipated on the railroads in this vi- cinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
Germany's Big Storm,

BERLIN, Feb. 17--It is estimated that the damage done by the recent gale in this city alone will amount to 100000 marks Throughout Germany there were 2l deaths Gfll ,,aorIa in iured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17

demnation as we'll as praise, and he anaIyz- ed and dissected the letters as he pro gresSed.
 Summing up, he declared that the better testimony was favorable to Mr. peckham and showed him to be a man deserving of the high honor which tine president had sought to confer upon him. MT Villas also made an explanation of Mir. peckham's tel egram to Judge Caldwell concerning the receivership of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, saying that his motive in saying that Judge Caldwelrs order would not be Obeyed was found in the fact that the Union Trust company. for which Mir. Peckham was acting, was of opinion that the order would place the trust com pany in the light of d preferred creditor instead of the hondholders for whom it acted.
 Senator George discussed the constitu- tionaI points involved III the case and de clarcd his belief that Mir. Peck ham was a man entirely fit for the position He had given the subject careful consideration and had deliberately reached the conclu- sion that Mir. Peckham should be con tirmel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
The Vote In Detail.
The following is the vote in detail:

The following is the vote in detail:
 Ycas-MesSrs. Bate, Blackburn, Brice. But Ter, Gallery, Dixon, Faulkner, George, Gray, Hale, Harris, Huntun, Kyle. Lindsay, McPher- son, Mills, Mitchell (Or.), Mitchell tWis.l, Pal. mer, Pasco, Pettigrew, Platt, Proctor. Ransom, Roach, Martin, Squire. Stockbridge. Turl$e, NiIas Voorhees, and White La.l-total, B.
 Nays-Messrs. Aldrich, Allen, Allison. Berry, Call, Cameron, Carey, Chandler, COckrell, Coke, Cullom, Daniel, Davis, Dolph. Frye, Gallinger, Gibson, German, Hansbrough, Hawley, Hig- gins, Hill, Hoar, lrby, Jones (Ark.), Lodge, Me Laurin, Manderson, Morrill,, Murphy, Peffer, Perkins, Power, Pugh Shoup. Stewart, Teller. Vest, Washburn, White (CalJ and Wilson total, fl.
 Paired For Peckham- -Messrs. Camden, Cor don, McMillan, smith and Morgan total, ,.
 Paired Against Messrs. Dubois, Jones (NevD, Quay, Vance and Wolcott-to- tal 3.
 Absent Without Pairs-Messrs. Colqutt and sherman.
 Recapitulation: For Confirmation Demo crats, 23 Republicans, s; Populists, 1-total, & Against CSntirmaton-Democra l5; Repub- licans, 2233; Populists, 3-total. A.
 Paired For Confirmation-Democr 4; Re publicans, l.
 Paired Against Confirmation Democrats, l. Republicans, I.
 Absent and Impaired Democrats 1; Repub- licans, l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
California People Interested.

Senator White of California said that the selection of a supreme court judge was matter which greatly interested the people of California. There was now, he said, pending in the courts suit involving the ownership of the water front of valuable property in that state estimated to be worth SO OO0,00O
 This suit would eventually reach the SUI preme court and be determined by that tribunal. He had observed that some of the friends of the nominee ill the present instance were men who were interested in the result of these suits, and while this might be q mere coincidence 1t was Suth- cient to decide him against the nominee.
 Senator Mitchell said that he had be- come convinced from an investigation of all the facts that Mir. Peckham was we'll fitted for the supreme bench. He called attention to the fact that eminent lawyers of New York and elsewhere had spoken in the highest terms of him. He stated that a lawyer who had personally known all the supreme justices for 20 years, and who had been acquainted with Mir. Peckham dur ing that time as well, had assured him that the nominee was cntire.y capable of filling the ullict. The same gentleman Was quoted as saying that he was q great deal like the late Justice Mlller-t firm and judicial.
 The speeches of Senators Gray and Flaw ley were brief, but emphatic, the former for and the latter against confirmation.
 Occasionally there is heard speculation as to what will be the presidents course in view of the rejection of the second of his nominees for the associate justiceship. No one whose opinion is of value will venture a surmlse or suggest name. The supreme court is now iu recess and will be until the 5th of March, that the necessity for d full bench will not be urgent until that time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
PECKHAM'S REJECTION.
The Senate Refused to Confirm
 His Nomination.
VOTE STOOD 4lFoR TO 32 AGAINST.

This Result Was Only Reached After Many
 Hours of Executive SesSion-HTr. Peek
 ham Refuses to Ta'k-Mr. Hornblower
 Says He Is Sorry-The Vote In Detail.
 WAsHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The senate, a.t l spending the better part of two days r".:- Alering the nomination of w. II. l' ham of New York to be associate ju~ti,' =. the supreme court, took a vote on d mo, .. to confirm the nomination, and the i.-'t was rejection by vote of B to 1 1.
 The proceedings of the executive 8 prior to the taking of the vote co"s' 70. entirely of speechmaking, Senators Vi - Mitchell of Oregon, George ard [, ;;'' speaking for confirmation, and Sem: .:- White of California and Hawley sprdi-.,. z: against. All the addresses except thDSr Senators Villas and George were very br;"t and consisted mainly of explanations nt the votes of the speakers.
 Senator Villas spoke for two hours, de- voting himself to defense of the charac ter of MT. Peckham and of the president $ right to appoint in a case like that of jus tice of the supreme court without consult ing the senators from whose state the nom, inee was chosen. He read extensively from letters concerning Mir. Peckham which had been laid before the judiciary commit tee, giving extracts from the letters of con.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17

NEW YORK, Feb IA reporter called at the house of Mir Wheeler H. Peckham and sent up his card. Mir. Peckham sent back wsrd that he had nothing to say to the representatives of the press in regard to his rejection.
 Mir. William B. HornblOwer was seen at his house. He said: ''I am very sorry that the senate has refused to confirm MT. Peckham's nomination. Of course, under the circumstances, it is proper that should say very little on the slSject. I am only sorry that Mir. Peckham was not con- firmed. I say this because I think that Mir Peckham would have been good man for the office and would have filled it with credit and dignity" Mir. Hornblower courteously declined to express himself any further on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
IA,frS GASsrN Cler

The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office in said district; on the 10th of March, 1894. and the 10th of May. 1894. at Il o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days. for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment. ~ , John w. Webster and Alichae! Gullfolle,
 Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 M Grelle, Trustee,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
District of Waterbury ss Probate Court

u February 10th. 1894.
 Estate of Alexander Bouffard, of Water hury' in said district assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wa terbury hath limited and allowed three months represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto, and has appointed John w Webster and Mich'l Guilfole commission CTS to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
READING OUR ADS.

Isprofitable business if you heed what they say. We can do better for you in Cloth ing, Hats and Furnishings than anybody else will and if our stock and prices don't prove it to you this Spring we don't want your trade. Last year was the most successful year we ever had, be- cause customers were more careful what they bought and when they bought. When they want the best value for their money they always buy our Reliable Goods, they are the economical kind. Our Spring Overcoats and most of our Spring Suits are already in so are most of our Hats and Furnishings. We are making a last call on Winter Listers and
 ONERCOATS $10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE D COURT. Feb. 10. 1894. q
 Estate of George H Schwenk, of Waterbury. in said District, assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wa from the date hereof. for the creditors of said estate. represented insolvent. in which to ex.- hibit their claims thereto; and has appointed John J. McAuliffee and William Cassln com mssioners to receive and examine said eIalms' Certified by JAMES J. CAssIN' cleIk' | The subscribers give notice that they shala Waterbury, on the 10th of March; 1894. and and | 10th of Nav 1894 at H. o'clock m tny funronn nr each of said days for the purpose of intending on the business of satd appoine- appssn 1 ment. John J' Mc~Au Tommissioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate tat. :. are re- | onested to make immediate paymenML 70