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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-12-18

Mining Stocks.
NEy YORK. Dec. II. 1S96.-The following
are 10 days closing 9uoiations OF minisx SHOCKS:
Col. Coal. ...............'.'..
Homestake,s o0
Ontario y
Quicksilver ....ss.ssssssss
do pfd .ss'....ss'''ts's i"
Mexican s.ssssssssssssss
Portland.
Exports,
Sch Fred A Small, to Barbados-9bOO sugar
hid shocks.
Boston Pronuce Market
BOSTON. Dec. II, ls96.-The following are
to-day's quotations of Provisions. etc.;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
ALDRIDGE BEATEN ~ COURT.
HE MUST APPOINT CLERKS UNDER CIVIL SER
VICE RULES

Albany. Feb 1s-The contention OF State Con-
troller Roberts that he Civil Service laws apply TO
the appointment OF clerks In the offices OF the Col
lector OF Canal Statistics and similar positions
under the state superintendent OF Pubic Works
was sustained to-day by the Court OF Appeals. The
court handed down decision affirming with costs
the order of tre lower courts IN the case OF the
peope ex rel John ". McCleand appellant, against
state Controller James A. Roberts. This was an
onnea from an order made at Special Term. deny
ing reator's application for n writ OF percmptory
n,ndsmus TO compel the Controller 10 audit and
pav the salary OF rcaor clerk in the o.'ice OF the
Collector OF Canal Statistics at Albany.
IL was a test case brought by McClelland In the
interest OF about fifty other rem appointed nv
Super,ntendent Aldrilge to different positions along
tie line of the canal In May. 1885 Controller Rob-
erts refused to pay their salaries. declaring that
the appointments shoIld have been made from the
civil Service list and that superintendent Adrdses
department had been placed under the Civil Serv-
ice laws by the new Constitution. Mr.. Adridge
contended that his department did not come under
Civ, Service rules until the Legislature had passed
appropriate legislation to that effect The Court or
Appeals sustainS the lower courts IN refusing 10
issue an order compelling the Controller TO pay
the appointed -
Judge O. Brlen wrote the opinion. In which al. con-
cured except Judge Martin. who handed down
dissenting opinion. The Court OF Appeals sustains
the order upon substantially the same grounds as
stress upon the change made in the revised Con-
stitution and holds that II was not only to permit
but to require the general application or the civil
Service law to appointments In al. departments.
The contention Is held unenabe that the new sec:
tlon of the Constitution needed the enactment or
appropriate laws to carry II into effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
THE CAVE OF THE WINDS DRY.
AN ALMOST UNIIEARD OF PHENOMENON AT
NIAGARA FALIs-wATER HELD BACK
BY THE ICE.

Niagara Falls. Feb. IS (SpeclaD.-The Cave OF the
In fifty years party OF adventurous spirits clam
bered down the preclpltous banks Of the Niagara
from Goat Island. explored the hidden cavern. and
then made their way, With John Barlow. one OF the
Oldest guides OF the Niagara River. across the ice
lmmedia ,ely in front OF the American Falls TO the
There Is record Of any one having made this
hazardous trip before IN the last half century. and
was az far back as 1874 that two three men sue
ceeded In walking the Ice from Goat Island
10 the American shore.
The great quantity Of snow and Ice had rendered
utterly impossible except for a short distance AT
the foot OF the bank could tell from appear
ances that the walk which is used in summer had
ever been constructed All signs OF II have been
obteratei. II has either been carried away by
and snow. Immediately in front OF the cave. which
Is deep recess under the overhangng cliff. are
three huge powders, towering an immense height
In the air which az distance appear TO guard the
entrance against all threatened invasion. They are
divided by gaps. through which. after you have
once got there. II Is quite easy TO pass once In
side the cavern there Is an impressive scene
Few who watch the wasteless energy that
,rembles momentarily on the brink OF the worlds
greatest cataract ever dream that the day can
when great part OF that huge force shall
be stood at bay. Yet so II Is to-day-for the first
this particular point the wind has held It back. and
the bridge connecting Goat and Luna Islands under
which there usually sweeps relentless torrent, Is
now swaying over an empty ravine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
TWO PERSONS FROZEN TO DEATH.

BOTH CASES OCCURRED IN HARTFORD. CONN.,
EXTREME COLD IN NEW ENGLAND
Hartford Conn., Feb 1s.-Carrie Hall, dissolute
woman forty years old, was frozen to death early
this morning In the hallway of No q North-st. She
was first seen there at $50 o'clock this morning by
Joseph Longworth. who keeps a saloon on the first
floor He informed the police, but the patrol wagon
was at the JAIL and 1t o'clock before the police
got there. The woman died twenty minutes after
being discovered by Longworth from the cold and
exposure.
Robert Maten a colored man. ffty-fve years old.
assistant jantor of the Aetna Life Insurance Com
panys building. was found dead in Albany-ave. az
midnight last night. with bad wound in his head.
Investigation shows that he was demented yester-
day. and that he probably fell In the street. and.
being stunned by the fall froze 10 death
Woodsville n. H.. Feb 1s.-Thc mercury was very
low In this section this morning. ranging from 70
degrees below at Plymouth to 40 below at Lancaster
At Woodsville 1t was 80 degrees below.
Richford, VT. Feb 1S.-The mercury registered 40
degrees below zero here this morning.
Bangor, Me-, Feb 1s.-The temperature In this
section this morning ranged from % degrees below
zero at Kineo to 4O below at Caribou and Presque
Isle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
MISS BARTON SUCCEEDS.
SHE RECEIVES PERMISSION TO DIS
TRIBUTE RELIEF IN ARMENIA.

ASSURANCES OF FULL PROTECTION GIVEN BY THE
PoRTE-HER HEADQUARTERS WILL BE IN
PARA AND HER ASSISTANTS WILL AT
ONCE START FOR THE INTERIOR
Washington Feb. 1S-A cable dispatch re-
ceived at the State Department this afternoon
from Mr. Terrell. United States Minister to
Turkey, dated at Para, the European quarter OF
Constantlnople, contained the intelligence that
the efforts Of Miss Clara Barton, president Of the
American National Red Cross Society, to obtain
the permission OF the Turkish Government to
distribute relief to the suffering Armenians had
been successful.
The decision Of the Porte not to allow relief
measures to be extended by the Red Cross as an
organization by its officers such made 1t
doubtful whether Miss Barton and her party
would succeed In their object. 1t appears from
Mr.. Terrells dispatch that Miss Barton had been
presented by the Minister at the Porte and had
received renewed assurances OF full protection
and aid for her agents in dispensing charity.
Her assistants, Mr.. Terrell says, go at once to
the interior. Miss Barton's headquarters will be
at Para The dispatch ends with these words:
The door Is thus opened wide for charity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
THE OCEANIC TOWED INTO BOSTON.
HELPED BY THE CALLED AFTER HER SHAFT
BROKE IN MIDOCEAN.

HELPED BY THE CALLED AFTER HER SHAFT
BROKE IN MIDOCEAN
Boston, Feb. 18-The steamer Galileo. from Hull.
arrived here this morning. towing the steamer
Oceanic from Sunderland January 20 for Hampton
Roads In ballast. before reported. with shaft
broken.
Captain Gibson Of the Oceanic. says the shaft OF
the steamer broke February at BIS a. m.
heavy gaze was and a terrific sea was running.
ard the steamer rolled and tumbled In a fearful
manner At II O'Clock a. m. February he
sighted the American liner New-York from South
ampton for New-York. but she could not render any
sssistance The Oceanic made little headway
count OF the rough weather until the 10th. when the
steamer Calico bore down on her and offered
sstance The Calico waited for the weather 10
moderate. which 1t did on the next day. when the
Oceanic was taken In tow for Boston.
Some hours later the wind increased TO hurri-
cane and a terrific sea was kicked up the result
being that the four "a haf-inch steel hawser
parted and the Oceanic drifted heplessy of to the
south. on February u the Calico was sighted
again and she stayed by the Oceanic all day. II
beng too rough to get tow line to the disabled
vessel At noon the following day second hawser
was got aboard and another start made for Boston.
Their voyage to port was exceedingly slow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
BUILDING UP THE NAVY.
CONSTRUCTION OF SIX MORE BATTLE
SHIPS MAY BE RECOMMENDED.
4 LARGE Nr-lfnER OF roRPEDo-BoATs ALSO
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FOR RAPID
FIRE GUNS AND AN INCREASE or


FIRE GUNS AND AN INCREASE OF
TIE ENLISTED FORCE 1T
1000 MEN PROBABLE.
Washington. Feb Is.-Four and probably six
batte-ships may be recommended by the sub
committee having In charge the preparation Of
the Naval Appropriation bill. The number Of
torpedo-boats recommended will depend largely
on the totnl OF batte-ships. II there six
battle ships the torpedo boats may not exceed
ten. II there are only four battle-ships large
increase Is not improbable in torpedoboats.
An appropriation OF several hundred thousand
dollars will probably be made for rapid fire guns
to be used on vessels under subventon, such for
example, as the New-York. the Paris and other
fast steamers OF the American Line The last
Naval bill carried appropriation OF $500, 900 for
this purpose. but the Item was stricken out In
the Senate II Is believed that the House bill at
this session will appropriate at least hnlf that
amount which, II Is said will be ample to begin
the work.
The bill so far as the subcommittee can
control its provisions. will also give 10 the Sec
rotary of the Navy an increase Of 1000 In the
force OF enlisted men, as recommended by him
In his last annuel report 1t is not believed that
1t will carry an appropriation for a new Naval
Academy. 1t Is estimated that several million
dollars would have to be expended for this pur-
pose and II the committee favors the proposi-
ton, It will come before Congress In a separate
bill, and not part of the measure now In
course OF preparation.
While the subcommittee, consisting OF Mr..
Boutelle, OF Maine. chairman; Mr.. Hulick, of
Ohio Mr.. Robinson, Of Pennsylvania; Mr.. Cum
mings OF New York and Mr.. Myer. Of Louisiana,
has not reached definite conclusion respecting
any OF the foregoing matters. II Is stated posi-
lively that at the meeting this afternoon. which
lasted three and half hours. ajority Of those
present favored material increase In the num-
Der OF distinctively fighting ships Mr. Huck
was absent, but the sentiment Of three OF the re-
naming four members inclined largely 10 half a
dozen battle-ships a majority OF the full COM
mittee. ii Is said also favOrs this proposition.
although compromise may be reached limiting
the number TO four
The sentiment Of the House strongly favors
a speedy building up Of the Navy. notwith-
standing the depleted condition OF the National
finances Those who argue thus say that II
strong Navy Is needed II ought TO be built and
built quickly. without regard to financial con-
sderations The country, these men say. Is
enormously rich. and there Is no consistency.
they add in starving the Navy simply because
a temporary deficit exists in the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
COLD WEATHER WRECKED A TRAIN.
THE RAILS sHRoNK AND SERIOUS MrsHA1


OCCURRED NEAR LUDLOW. VT
Bellows Falls. VT. Feb. B.-h bad wreck oc-
Cured on the Central Vermont Railroad a mile
north OF Ludlow, VT, this morning A passenger
train leaving Rutland at $40 and due In Boston at
l2:40 went down a forty-foot enbankment at 80
A number Of trainmen and passengers Sc
rousy injured.
The wreck was caused by broken rail-. This
was the third train which Tad been off the track
within twenty-four hours within mile OF this
place. the rails being shrunk by the cod The bag
gage-car, the ma!l-car and one coach went OF the
track and down the embankment. being smashed
to pieces. The engine stad on the ties.
There only six or eight passengers besides
the trainmen. and all were hurt more or less All
are being cared for at the farmhouse of Neloris
Frost which stands short distance from where
the accident happened T. j. Baker. OF Rutland.
employed by the Central Vermont as carpenter Is
the most seriously injured. Surgeons say it Is
doubtful II he survive. ID. II. Sexton. the con-
ductor Of Rutland. was cut In the head and suf-
not considered dangerous. f. o. Baker. the ex-
pressman was found pinned under the debris OF the
car and taken out through a sn al hole He has
many serious bruises. caused by failing baggage
and express matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
MINING ENGINEERS IN CONTENTION.

Pttsburg. Feb. ls--The annual meeting OF the
American Institute OF Mining Engineers convehee
In Pittsburg this evening. President Joseph u.
Weeks delivered the annual address. In which no
onr.d.rad at length the claim that the late William
Kelley was the inventor Of the Bessemer steel
process
The engineers will visit Homestead. Duouesne and
East Pittsburg tomorrow to see the carnegie ana
,v..,,r1hou.e works Papers will be read on
w.dn.zday evening and At the Thursday sessions
Ths annual banquet of the institute will be held %
Thursday evening.
The window glass works Of the Chambers-McKes
Company. at Jesnnette the Latroes steel works and
Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
A MORTON CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
NETWORK REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS AGAIN
PLEDGE THEMSELVES TO WORK LOYALTY
FOR THE GOVERNOR

Washington. Feb. E.-New-Yorks Republican
delegates II. Congress tonight held formal con-
ference in honor OF Governor Morton The con-
ference WAS outcome Of the resolution recently
signed niorsng Governor Morton for the Presi-
Dental nomination. and was also for the purpose
OF obtaining from the delegation its Views OF the
best way OF furherng the chances OF the Governor.
Representative sherman OF Utica. offered resolu-
ton. in the form OF n speech. stating that II was
the Of the delegation that support earnestly.
heartily and Loyalty the cause of Governor Morton
to the end To this motion the delegation rose and
pledged Itself. Following his speeches were made
by al present The expression OF opinion was gen
eral that Governor Morton deserved and should
have the undivided support and influence or the
delegation to the end OF the contest. Messrs.
Daniels and Foote who are out OF the city, sent
kilograms indors!ng Governor Morton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
DlPTuOuTH STUDENTS REINSTATED.

Hanover. ~ H. Feb. ls.-At chapel exercises at
Dartmouth College tnis morning President Tucker
said that the faculty had decided that the studenn
WHO were suspended FOR "hcrnng" the professor Of
bis,orv might return at once. The action
wholly unexpected. and 1t caused great rejoicing
The most that hoped was mitigation OF the
punishment that would alcw the suspended stu
dents to come back at the beginning OF next term
The mass Injecting on Saturday, when II was voted
that 'horning" was clumsy method OF bringing
grievances 10 the attention OF the authorities ana
other creditabe expressions By the students sincs
the midnight demonstration doubtless led to the
happy ending Of the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
THREE MEN ROB 4 BANK.

DONE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT IN MARKET-sT. SAN
FRANcIsco-THEY ALL ESCAPE
San Francisco Feb 1S-Three men. one OF whom
uas masked entered the Market Street Bank at
No 933 Market-st., at 10 o'clock this morning. one
OF them closed the outer door Of the bank. adroiy
fastening It. The other two drew pistols and com
manded W. g. Hopkins. the cashier. and j. A. Hay
hurst a bookkeeper. to throw up their hands Hop,
which. however missed him. The robbers forced
the two bank employees into one OF the steel vaults
~ the hank closing the door them but not lock-
ing it, They then took away tray containing
large quantity OF gold coin and one tray os silver
taken All three robbers escaped with their booty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
RECORD LOWERED
THE COLDEsT FEBRUARY 1S IN WEATHER
BUREAU ANNALS
DECIDED MODERATION. HOWEVER, FROM THE
FRIGIDITY OF MONDAY.

A DECIDED MODERATION. HOWEVER. FROM THE
FRIGIDITY OF MONDAY.
Another record was lowered yesterday-it was
the coolest February IS in the history OF the
Weather Bureau. But even 1T that, there was
decided difference between the temperature OF yes
terday and that Of the day before, when new
record for local frigidity established At 8
a. m yesterday the mercury stood at degrees
above Zero which is two degrees below the best
previous record for that date, made on February S
1885, Mr. Dunn said yesterday that he did not ex-
pect another such cold wave this year, and he
thought it unlikely that there would be another
such in many years. In a heated argument over
the cold weather and cold-wavc records yesterday
two old salts down on the Battery discussed
startling fact If true the only question under dis
cuss!cn being the exact date OF the occurrence.
one said that in 1865 the thermometer dropped In
this city to IA degrees below zero: the other that
the extraordinary cold came in 1861 They
were decided in their common statement that IA
degrees below was the point reached by the mer-
curry in one or the other Of those years.
The following the official temperatures for yes
terday: a. m, 3 degrees 10 a. m. II; noon. IS;
p. m, % degrees.
Mr.. Dunn has rather dampened the ardor OF the
skating enthusiasts by declaring that II Is un-
likely there will be any skating. He did not be-
eve the cold would last long enough. as 1t
takes a week Of cold weather to get five inches
OF ice. and shan't get that much. he thinks.
Mr.. Dunn declares that interest in cold waves is
red hot" Just now. shown by the crowded
condition Of Grammar School No Il on Monday
night. when he gave his lecture on cold Waves"
Slight hurries OF snow fell occasionally yester-
day but they only just perceptibe. The street
scenes were similar to those OF the day before. but
the people had become more Injured and case-hard-
ened; and then too. II wasn't so cold.
The forecast for to-day for New-Y Is as fol-
lows: Light snow: warmer: northeaStery shifting
to southeasterly winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
FAME OF ORMSBY'S WHISPERS.
A LETTER OF SYMPATHY FROM MAN IN SCOT.
LAND WHO HAD HIS PULLED. TOO.

A LETTER OF SYMPATHY FROM MAN IN S|OS'
LAND WHO HAD HIS PULLED. TOO.
Clerk O-msby's experience in Jefferson Market
Court two weeks ago. when ELLEN the Man Eater
alias Ellen the Button Bitter" pulled his whlskers
for his audacity In asking her her age when she
vas arraigned for disordery conduct, has caileo
forth the following letter which shows the rapidy
with which news travels:
Dundee February II. 1895.
Waterman l.. Ormsby esq. Jefferson Market Court
New-York City. -, - 49, -
bear Sir: | have Just read about the way an un:
r,ly woman puled your whlskers because you asked
her her age in the discharge OF your duties fe.t
very sorry for you because the same thing nap
De red 10 myself about month ago run an IN
tcllirence office here. and one day woman, very
ttin applied a position as nurse. she gave ner
address without hesitation. but when inquired ner
age she flew in a terrible passion and tore out
hSrdf, of hair from my face. When saw In the
newspapers sent me by my son IN New-fork that
the same experience had been yours. felt 1t my
du,v TO write this letter OF coincidence. hope your
whiskers have grown again; mine have not
Eratern1ly YOURS DAVID KELSEY.
No 32i King James-st.. South.
Mr. Ormsby said that Kelsey was . stranger to
him. but he was glad that some one else had had his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
OPPOSITION TO A LAND BILL.

THE PEOPLE ~ THE TERRITORIES FEAR IT WILL.
RESULT IN LOSS OF TIMBER VALUES.
Phoenix. Arz.. Feb. IS (Specia) Opposition Is
developing here to the bill recently passed by Con-
gress authorizing the leasing OF school lands Sew
eral dispatche, have been from Territorial
politicians appealing TO the President to Withhold
his signature. The chief objection seems to be a
fear the bill Will permit the stripping of school
sections in timber districts OF all the lumber thus
destroying their value for this generation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
PLENTY OF ICE FOR THE SUMMER.

PLENTY OF ICE FOR THE SUMMER.
THE COLD WAVE MAKES THE UPRIvER MEN RE-
Jo1CE-LITTIE CHANCE OF HIGH PRICES NOW.
There is little fear that this years ice crop will
fall below the yearly harvest. although the work Of
gathering 1t has received setback OF a week.
owing to the fact that the cold spells have been
OF long duration this winter. All along the Ice
fields or the Hudson River yesterday there were
gangs OF men gathering ice and II the cold snap
continues during the week the icehouses Will be
well filed. The report that another cold wave
coming the cause Of much rejoicing among ice
dealers yesterday. In View OF present conditions
there Is prospect OF the price OF ice being higher
the coming summer than las, year.
A member OF he Kn!ckerbocker Ice Company
by Tribune reporter yesterday after
noon. and In speaking about the present ice crop
said:
up 10 the present cold snap the work on the ice
was. on average. ten days behind. and conse-
quently only about half crop had been secured
Owing 10 the careful preparations made for the ar
situation to take advantage Of its approach. The
result has been that the utmost activity prevails al
all cega hering points. and the outlook now Is Tor
an ample supply of ice for the market Nhen the
as many as 2J,OoD persons day are engaged IN Sc
curing ice for the market. Many or the laborers
come TO the icefelds from remote places some com
ing distance Of ten miles. . ,
The great ice-ga herring points start at Rockland
Lake Rockland County. and then. starting from a
point lust belo. Rondout. iceAouses are numerous
up to New Baltimore. the major part OF which are
on the west shore. The teegraphc reports to-day
poets that the houses will be flled the Ice vary
ing from nine TO twelve inches In thickness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
NEW TRIAL ORDERED IN A MURDER CASE.

Albany. Feb. 1s-The Court Of Appeals to-day
handed down q decision granting a new trial In the
case Of James Corey charged with the murder. In
the town OF Eaton. Madison County. on September
a. 1884, Of James George. with pocket-knife. At Q
regular term Of the Court OF Oyer and Terminer
held at Worthwhile. Madison. County. on Jam
uary q. 1896 the defendant was found guilty
and sentenced to death. This is the nrst
time in q long while that the court has reversed
the lower courts Judgment OF conviction In Q cap
ital Judge Martin writes the opinion. but
there is also a dissenting opinion Errors on the
trial and the peculiar language OF the Judges
charge. being such that II may have mlsled the
Jury. are the grounds given for the reversal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
A TRAGEDY IN ALBANY.

Albany. Feb lS-Philip Drumm. OF Jonhs,own
y y. who was In Albany under treatment 10. o,a'"
trouble was seized with a ht OF insanity .o-oay.
during which shot himself In the nsAu. nu,tt.S
-, IT, S SSro,hcr's office In Room NO OF the i"euuie
p,,,,i,na ~ III 40 az state and North Pearl sts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
BURGLARS IN HARLEM.

AN EMPTY SAFE IN HARDWARE STORE
BROKEN OPEN.
Burglars entered the hardware store Of william
NJ Beers. at No. 2.269 Third-ave. Monday night and
broke open safe In the Of the store. The safe
happened to be empty, and the burglars then turned
their attention to the show cases. from which they
took half a dozen revolvers and many knives.
The next morning Beers found burglar Jimmy and
a wrench lying the floor beside the safe The
poce of the East One e-hundred- and wenty-sxthst
told 70 move his safe to some part Of the store
where IL could be seen from street but had failed
do