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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
BOSTON BUDGET.
Marine News-A Big Judgement in Su-
perior Court.

Boston February 18 -Chas M. Lows
an ex-policman of this city tried to muir
der his wife Mary A. at their home &c
Church street this afternoon. He fred
four shots at her from revolver. Two
bullets took feet, but she is not dam
gerously wounded. The shooting is said
to have been caused by rum and jeal-
ousy. Lows escaped. The policemen are
we'll acquainted with him and say that
he has often said life was burden to
him and they think he may commit sui
oide. He was dismissed from the focre
He frequently quarrslled with his wife
spoken of by those who know her.
The captain of the steamer Herman
Winter arrived last night and says that
at 9. 80 p. m. Tuesday, ITO miles east of
Sandy Hook light ship, he has hailed by
a tung and Informed that scow had
broken adr1ft from the tug, oapsized and
was dangerous obstruction to naviga-
tion. A stong gale prevented the steam
er getting near enough to the tug to as
certain its name. 1t is thought that the
scow was one of the three lost by the
tug W. F. Ferguson.
. Jugdment for the plaintiff against
both defendants on q finding Of $12. 1863
was today ordered in the equity sessions
of the superior court in the case Of
Gideon Oliver music teacher VS.. Ohas.
T. Atkinson u theatrical manager and
e. p. Bacon.
The action was brought to recover
damages for breach Of contract whereby
the plaintiff was to teach the late Lii
liam Durrell (Mrs. Atkinson) the we'll
known singer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
The French Chamber Sustains the Minis.
try by Decisive Vote.

Paris, February 13.-Thsre were q
large numper of visitors in the galleries
of the chamber of deputies today when
Jules PANS, Republican, interpellated
the government relative to the dssigna.
tion of Judge Poitevin instead Of j udge
Rampier, to conduct the inquiry into the
southern railway scandals, for which
the Senate blamed the government.
III. Rioard, minister OF Justice, defend
ed the nomination of Judge Poitvei n.
He reviewed the measures leading up to
his appointment, and declared he as
sumed the full responsibility for the
acts for which the Senate blamed the
government and virtually declared to be
| irregular. He WAS glad of the occasion
country of the intention of the govern
ment to prosecute the inquiry with the
utmost vigor and thoroughness. The
centre appe ared to be opposed to the gov
ernment in the matter, but the radicals
applauded M. Ricard loudly and fre-
quently.
M. Ricard said he knew Judge
Poitvein personally and knew him to be
an able, upright and unbiased Judge.
He (Ricard) had not given instructions
for the prosecution of any body. He
| was not tmbued with desire for ven
geance upon any one vehement radical
applause.)
Several radical deputies demanded M.
Ricard's speech printed and placaried
throughout the country.
M. Dulan, Republican, said that the
interference of NJ. Ricard in the inquiry
into the southern railway scandal, proved
the cabinet was gravely disturbed over
the idea OF having an investigation
conducted by the independent judges.
Premier Bourgeois endorsed the remarks
of NJ Rioard and expressed himself as
surprised at the attitude assumed by the
Senate. The Cabinet, he said, was
faithfully expecuting the desire of the
cham ber of deputies to throw light upon
the scandals.
Ex-Premier Rouvier, Republican, in.
terrupting, said the government were
rathing trying to sully the regulations
of their political opponents.
Premier Bourgeois demanded a vote
of confidence, which was passed by the
chamber 326 to 43.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
HAS HE FOUND IT?
DR.. Aansen Said 10 Have Reached
The North Pole.
STORY OF THE INTREPID NOR.
WEGIAN EXPLORER.

How He Sailed Away in His Unique Craft
In 1S93-Went Right Into the Teeth of
Perils Others Tried to Avoid-The News
of Him Comes by Way of st. Peters
burg.
st. Petersburg, February IA dis
patch from Irkutsk, Siberia. says that
Siberian trader namedd Kouohnareetf,
who is acting in the capacity of an agent
for DR.. Nansen, the Artic explorer. has
informed the Prefect of Knolymsk that
he has reoeievd information that Nansen
has reached the North Pole, where he
found land, and that he is now on his
way back.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
Maher Disabled.

Ell Pasco,, Texas, February ia de-
spatch to Stuart from Cruces this after
noon stated that Maher was sufferin g
from Inflammation of the right eye,
which was in very serious condition.
A local physician presporibed layers of
ice, and this increased his fever. The
trouble is supposed to have originated
from some grains Of dirt blown into the
eye while jumping from train. Stuart
wired Maher to come here on the 6
O'Clock train and have his eye examined
by two physicians respectively represent
ing the promoters and Fitzsimmons.
Upon their report as to Maher's condi-
tion to fight the question will be deter
mined.
Maher arrived at 6. 40 with both eyes
very shaky. He will ask Fitzsimmons to
postpone the fight until Monday.
LATER,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
A Shoe Boom.

Rowley, Mass. February 3-The heel
and shoe business here has been very dull
for several months, but is now showing
signs of improvement. All the factories
which have been closed or running on
short time have resumed work and many
On full time. Foster Bros, the largest
shoe manufacturers, are now making
more shoes daily than for year. The
Burke Heel Company has more orders
ahead than at any time in two years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
IN THE SENATE.

Tbs free ship bill "to encourage Amer
and was indefinitely postponed.
The bill making 'Jacksons' birthday
a legal holiday, was introduced by Mr..
Hill, Democrat Of New York, and refer
red.
The resolutions declaring Alonzo Fl.
Stewart chosen assistant doorkeeper OF
the Sanate. and Barnard w. 1,aytsn, act
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
A Total Loss.

4 New London, Conn, February 1a-
The schooner Henry +. Scudder, which
went ashore on Orient point Sunday
is total wreck. The severe weather Of
the last few days carried one side out OF
the vessel. The cargo has gone overheard.
She is laden with coal for this port.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14

February 13.-Forecast for Friday for
Maine; clearing colder in southern
portions; north westerly winds.
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Eatteras to Eastport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Feb
ruary Is. Local
forecast for Fri.
day: Clearing
in early morn.
ing; fair Friday
and Saturday
colder Friday
night northwest
winds.
w a & h inptOn,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
Not Yet.

frankfort, February 15.-The ballot
for senator in joint assembly today re-
suited: Hunter, 664; Blackburn, 63 :;
scattering g. Necessary to a choice SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
ESTABLISHED JUNE %. 1se2-voL. sa.
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR DAILY Use

or special occasions; for home COM
fort or the stylish setting off of a
rOofss Tor week days and Sundays,
day or nighf--for every day and
every occasion we have furniture
that deli hats the eye and rests the
body. when it comes to daintiness.
nothing can approach the stock OF
CARPETS, which you can see the
farst time you are our way. When
you learn the price. perhaps you'll
be oar way very soon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
Makes a Show of Harmony on the Tariff
Bill.

THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
Makes a Show of Harmony on the Tariff
Bill.
Washington, February 13. AT caucus
of Democratic Senators yesterday after
noon, it was decided to unanimously en-
dorse the resolution that will be called
up In the Senate today by Mr.. Sherman,
selecting Alonzo Stuart of Iowa, as asst
ant doorkeeper of the Senate and
amended by Mr.. German to include the
selection of Mr. Bernard Layton, of
Ohio, Democrat, ns acting assistant door,
keeper. Mr.. Layton is the present in
cumbent.
After this was done and the caucus
was on the eve Of adjournment Mr..
Hill suggested that it would be advisable
to oonsiuer what should be the pol icy of
the party. Whe tariff bill was called
up by Mr.. Morrill, in accordance with the
notice he gave, and which he will carry
into effect as soon as the urgent deficiency
bill is out of the way. No conclusion
on this point was reached, but another
caucus will be held when the Republicans
have matured their plans.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Villas,
Pugh and Hill, while others engaged in
the disssion informally. Tha conoensus
of opinion was that the Democrats should
oppose the tariff bill to the end and pro-
test against its passage. II the temper
of the Democrats may be taken as basis
upon which to form a Judgment, they
will not agrue to any arrangement where
by an early vote may be taken on this
bill. On the contrary, it will be post
poned as lung as possible and its ultimate
defeat sought by the Interpolation OF
various amendments thus seeking to at
tack successfully the Republicans caucus
agreement that no amendment shall be
made to the bill. The subject Of the sill
YER substitute now part OF the BILL was
not touched upon. the Senators present
evidently looking upon the silver question
as one to be tabooed in q caucus where
the purpose was to bring about thorough
harmony. Mr.. Lindsay's sugar amend
ment and various others were mentioned,
but no expressions of opinion as to the
respective merits of any of them were
made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-14
LATER,

The big fight is in statu quo until
Monda-.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

in graceful folds, and flying pennants
cover the building.
c. r. Savage and the Excelsior bak-
cry are a mass of bunting. Besides
this. on top of the former building are
three stats, with shimmering SATIN
ribbons flying from two, and the nag
of the United States in the center.
The State Bank of Utah looks well,
having a temporary balcony striped
with the colors of our forefathers.
The decorative pyrotechnics of E. M.
Friedman & Co. are very handsome.
Festoons of red, white and blue hang
from a japanese parasol that would
make a good sunshade for a herd of
elephants. George Westinghouse,
rather, bust of his honor-all
wrapped up in the colors he saved,
rests on a shelf over the door. A hol-
low square of bunting forms a sort of
canopy and lanterns are interspersed
among the decorations. NJ. Steifel is
the decorator
The Singer Machine company has a
solid canopy of bewildering color cover
ing the walk, and gorgeous Singer
work in the windows
Charlie Auer has covered the awning
of his resort with a mass of color that
would make a, mad bull go crazy But
ii is beautiful, and his window curtains
of red, white and blue, caught with
wide satin ribbons, would match the
taste of Johnson or even Grenville
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02
Final Arrnnsements.

The executive committee, in session
last night, decided to throw open but
one entrance gate to the Wild West
exhibition. Admission will be gained
by way of the east gate on Seventh
East street between Fifth and Sixth
South.
One hour before the parade starts
on each day band will be stationed
at the tribunes on State street for the
entertainment of the crowds which are
expected to assemble early.
Captain Paul held another bronco
rehearsal at his exhibition grounds
yesterday. The practice was charac
terized by several runaways and the
captain is elated at the prospect of
lively times when the blank cartridges
begin to explode and the wild and
woody Ute stage-robbers do their dust
biting act.
Parlors A and B of the Knutsford
have been set aside for the exclusive
occupancy of the queen during the
carnival When not engaged in
''reign1ng" on the outside her majesty
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

have an artistic looking decoration.
Pleated bunting comes up around the
window for a couple of feet. and the
rest is festooned in garlands of oak
leaves. Between the windows of the
upper story are American shields. and
the national colors are draped to the
windows in gathered pleats. The Wen
ma decorations are as pretty inside as
out.
]. H. LEYSoN COMPANY
have FIVE stories of tasteful draping,
great masses of bunting being gath
cred at the center windows. and solid
streamers go from one window TO an
other
The stars and stripes are over every
thing, two fine flags being gathered
over the doorways.
THE NEW YORK LOAN.
Harry Singer at this place has a
splendid decoration suited to the times.
1t is the three balls, wrapped in ma
Tiofal color, and represents Uncle Sam
in soak.
George c. Cannon & Sons are neat
decorators. over the entrance to
their establishment Old Glory hangs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

OReilly's clothing house, White house
bar, Mulvey's, r. Hollander, Finch
Bros. cafe, NJ. H.. Desky, Groshelrs
ticket Office, Golden Rule Bazar Lam
| mans market, Bank of Salt Lake the
Temple of Music. Buckle & Son tailors.
A L. Moons ticket Office, the Star
bakery, the Walker house. Union
cigar factory, Great American Import
ing company, f. E. Shoppe and com
pany, the Fair. Utah and Montana
Machinery company, Eli Price grocery.
California restaurant Raybould block.
Billy O'Neirs, the st. Elmo, the Resort,
Druehl & Franken. Cries Bros, Cliff
house, Twentieth Ward Coop, NJ
kopp, Pavey and company, Nelden-
Judson Drug company, Salt Lake
Livery and Transfer company, Elias
Morris, the News, the Tribune, w S.
Henderson groceries, the st. James, j.
H. Williams, H. a. Miles lapidist, the
Arcade, Freed Furniture and Carpet
company, Miller and company, tailors,
Sleeves Undertaking company ]. W.
Hanes, the Sanitarium, Robinson &
King Drug company, the Metropolitan.
the New York Life, Rio Grande West
ern, and Citizens Electric company in
Dooly block, P. ]. Moran, The On
tario," Natural Gas Office, the Inter-
Mountain Wheel company, W. J. VOL
Slennoime, COAL julius Gauer, the At
las block, the Lyon block, the Gem,
Lyceum theatre, Hughes Produce COM
pany, r. G. Halliday furnishing goods,
the Onyx bank, Seniors chop house,
the Harmon block, Blackhurst Bros,
European restaurant, Gebhardt's bak-
cry, Bang &, Maynes, New State saloon,
Bailey & Sons, c. B. burst company,
W Jenkins company, the Wey,
Wasatch drug store, Midgley & Son
plumbers, Grand Opera house, Con-
solidated Implement company, Co
operative Wagon and Machine COM
pany, L. U. King and company. Salt
Lake theatre, Elk saloon, theatre
saloon, T. c. Waltenspefl, Steve New
mans 49," the Golden Lion, Columbia
Bikes J. S. Jensen jeweler, Salt Lake
Costuming house, Hooper block. Trum-
DO Candy company, r. K. Thomas, the
Woman's Exchange. 1. Waters, Gull
mer block, the Occidental, Godbe Pitts
Drug company. E. w. Midgley paints.
Hubert Bros. Simon Bros, William
Wood, ]. c. Glanfield. the White ma
chine, the Equitable Coop, Robinson
Bros, Calder's Music palace, and Mar
ket row.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

Smith. The Rocky Mountain Bell
Telephone company has decorated all
its poles on Main street, wrapping the
poles with bunting. Fred Wilson and
Ben Davis are decorated to perfection,
the pyramid IN front of Davis being
a crowd gatherer.
Brown, Terry & Woodruff and r.
Alff have small but neat displays. One
of the lovelieSt decorations in the city
is that of the Western Hardware COM
pany-light blue, deep red and white
being caught in an X shape the length
of the building.
Sam Levy's whole place is a mass
of richness, tri-colored bunting being
draped completely over the front of
the store
The White house is handsomely
decorated.
The New Lace house, at 22S Main
street, has an attractive electric dis
play. in the form of the Lace house
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02
THE QUEENS THRONE.

Second race. futurity course-Bur-
Iesque won, Royal Rose second, Pan
muro third. Time, 1:1S.
Third race, one pile, selling-Irish
Reel won, Patrician second, Jefferson
third. Time, 1:41.
Fourth race. five furlongs. selling
Lfthos Won, Romp second, Rodemond
third. Time, 1:O2 20.
Fifth race, one mile-Graziosa won,
Bell Port second, Brilliancy third
Time, i "A Is.
Sixth race, mile and a furlong on
turf-Captain T. won, Doggett second,
Landslide third. Time. 1853 is.
SHEFFIELD, Ind. July Sum
mary:
beam second, Gunwad third. Time
1:43K.
Brown Eyes won, The Galley Slave
second. Brother Fred third. Time-:56.
Third race. five and q half furlongs-
Lollie Eastin won, Rubber Neck sec
ond. May Fern third. Time-1:07A.
Fourth race. mile and quarter
Elusive won, Sull Ross second. Marion
third. Time-2:0715.
Fifth race, handicap steeplechase,
about a mile and a half-My Luck won,
Cunarder second, Miles Standish third.
Time-2:40A.
Sixth race. six and a half furlongs-
Merry Monarch won. Revenue second,
SpringJime third. Time-1:22
CINCINNATI, O., July 1.-Favorites
were again thrown at Latonia today,
only two carrying away the money.
The other four races were won by Sec
ond choices and outsiders, who were all
well played. Track fast. Results:
First race. six furiongs. selling-Isa-
ben won. Elsket second. Volleyfuse
third. Time-1:15%.
Second race. one mile-Governor
Boies won. Brace Girdle second, Luz
ellie third. Time-1:43
Third race. five furlongs. selling-Ben
Brown Won, Oakleaf second, Caro-
witch third Time :O214
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards
seLing-Kingston won, Seabrooke sec
ond. James Monroe third Time-1:471b.
Fifth race. four and a half furlongs
Carrie F won, Henrica second,
Spring Day third. Time-:56A.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02
THE TURF.

CHICAGO, July Joe Patchen and
John R. Gentry will meet tomorrow
afternoon for the first time this season
at Washington park, and judging by
their condition tonight a great contest
may be expected. Gentry's mile in
2:0319 last week at Red Oak speaks
for him. Jack Curry, Patchen's train
er and driver, said tonight:
He will have to go the best race
he has ever gone in his life if Gentry
beats my horse tomorrow"
The Gentry-Patchen race will con-
sist of two heats out of three. instead
of the regulation three out of five.
A small crowd saw the racing to-
day. 1t is conceded that the meetings
cannot pay without some form of bet
ting. Dan @. a dininutive colt from
Ypsilanti, Mich, paced in 211$4 in the
3-year-old stake, much the best of the
year. Summaries:
Side wheel stake of $1,000, for g.
year-old PAGERS, 2:30 class-Dan Q, b.
c., by Simmicolon-Yi psilanti Belle, won
in straight heats. Time-2:11a4, 2:141s.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

PIG. Lady Golden second. Joe Bailey
third. Sir Ed, Combat and Dictator
Wilkes also started.
Lakeside stakes of $4,000 for 2:24
trotters-Baron Crisp. b. G.. by Baron
Wilkes, won in straight heats. Time
2:1534, 2:121a, 2:16&. Dione second,
Kodras third. Rolo, Bay B, Nordica,
Kathleen and Dean also started.
Juvenile stake of $1,000 for 2-year-old
trotters. three-minute class-Directum
Kelly, b. c., by Direct, won in straight
heats. Time-2:27A, 2:24A. Simmanie
second, Silver Lock third. Della Fox,
Mabel Money Penny and Blessing also
started.
Calumet stake, 2:2O pacing-PIaner,
b. h., by Bonnie McGregor, won in
straight heats. Time 1872, 2:17H,
2:164 Ambidexter second, The Jewess
third. Norwood Jim Simmons, Wanet
Proctor, Ben Allie, Strathwayne and
Bessie K also started.
ANACONDA, Mont, July Run
ming, four furlongs, purse $780, for
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nounced one of the most beautiful in
the city. The solid sheet of color hang
ing from the top of the building to a
point in the center of the second story
is rich in its simplicity. An eagle
guards the entrance to each store on
tie ground floor, and Pabst beer shows
Up from a circle of lights in the en-
trance to the Bloch distillery.
HIRSCHMANs
Hirschman's display is novel one
and attracts a. large percentage OF the
notice. The boys are usually on top,
and are not slow this time.
Pillars of color support a pyramidial
canopy of rich bunting, under which
gay oriental lanterns reflect vermillion
rays on the surrounding atmosphere.
Pleated arches of red, white and blue
are next the window, and over each a
hideous masque grins out on the plebe-
bian pepulace. Another- carnival queen
holds the reins inside the window, tiny
satin reins going to the dain1iest of
slippers.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
On all four sides of this sky scraper
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

maltese cross. with lights forming the
words, Welcome to our new home"
Stencil has a beautiful window.
The Nauvoo block is a dream in red
and white, which, falling from the top,
comes to the center in a blue and white
star, bearing the number As"
SCOTT-AUERBACH BUILDING.
No one but an artist designed such
rich effects as have been brought out
in the identifying of this building.
From the tops of the three divisions
of this structure tri-colored bunting
has been draped, stretching the width
of the division at the top, and being
drawn TO point at the center
In the central section a monstrous
bee hive makes the point, while on
both the others the streamers meet in
the world, with flags of all nations on
the edge. Over the doorway to SCOTS
is a national star, within a star, SEN
star Teller framed in the colors of the
nation.
PROGRESS BUILDING.
In the opinion of several authorities
on art, the Progress building is pro-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

has star standing out in the center
of the building. From the corners OF
this streamers find a colored path tC
different parts Of the building, and i'm
menSe .streamers of red and white
cross from story to story.
THE TEMPLETON.
Spanning the distance from top to
bottom of this we'll known hosiery are
great widths of scarlet and creamy
bands. which. blending with the blue
and stars, wind in graceful folds over
the balconies and in and out the win
dows of the great hotel Varied Ian
terms show where the bar is by throw
ing a mellow light on the pennants,
and starred drapings
J. P. GARDINER.
Mr.. Gardner started with a pretty
idea, but nearly spoiled it with signs
A canopy of the predominating colors
spreads over the walk, and lights set
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02

maiden 2-year-olds-May W Stuart,
1OS) won; Sain Tuberville, I'D second; ;
Sally Sensible Or. Smith, 10S) third.
Time-:49A. Paris mutuals paid $44. 10.
Pools sold: Sain, $40; Sally, S.; field,
$11.
Running, six furlongs, purse $500.
for 3-year-olds and upwards-Encino
COS, Butler), won: st. Croix Q09, Ding
ley), second; st. Jacob COS. Kerin),
third. Time-1:16al King Solomon,
Gussie and Don Caesar also ran. Bet
ting: Encino 4 to 8. Mutuals paid
1915.
Running, five furlongs, selling, purse
:$15O-Clacquer COS, Sullivan), won;
Roadwarmer COZ. Butler), second; Fa-
nous Q10, Stout, third. Time :02%.
Betting: Clacquer to 4. Paris mu-
tuals paid $3.50.
Pacing, 2:2O class, best two in three,
purse $700-Welcome, by Arthur
Wilkes, won; Delphi second, Wakefield
third. Straight heats. Time-2:1S.
2:26. Betting: Delphi to 1. MutuaIs
paid $35, 25, $3.50.
Trotting, pa class, two in three,
purse $600-Nettie Ham, by HambIeton-
ian Mambrino; dam Almonette, won in
straight heats; Altoka and Biddy Nc
divided second and third money. Bet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-02
TURNED LOOSE.

KEY WEST, Fla. July IA. w.
Bars and others charged with flibus-
tering in connection with the steamers
City of Key West and Three Friends,
appeared before United States Commits
sioner Ramon Alvarez today. After
hearing evidence and arguments, Com
missioner Alvarez ordered the dis
charge of the accused on the ground
that the evidence was not sufficient to
justify him il holding them