Evening Gazette

              ; " •' * ' - - -T. . . • • .*• v' v-*D • . v ' '• - ' ' * JJfik (Ga-dt t. NUMBER 966. | Weakly Established 1880. j PITTSTON, PA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1885. J TWO CENTS, j Tun Ccuts 1'er Week. HOADLY GETS THE PRIZE MAXWELL TRACED. IS THE PRESIDENT ILLf THAT FAMOUS LETTER. A WOMAN AND POLITICS. MISS WOODFORD VICTOR. Or. Wirnl, Hla Companion, Suirmon* Why Don Cameron Stack to Grant in lh« HE IS NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR OF THE BUCKEYE STATE. A Gallant llaoe—Courtney and Conly lieat lloitmer and Gandaur. A VISIT TO HIS FATHER IN CHE- Another rliyslcluti for Consultation. THE NEW YORK SUN THROWS SOME LIGHT ON IT. Boston, Aug. 21.—A letter from Augusta about Mr. Blaine's post-election political influence and the local postmaster ship contains also a reminiscence that is new and interesting. A gentleman not long ago asked Don Cameron why it was that in the Chicago convention in 1880 the Grant men did not throw their strength for some acceptable man when they found that there was no hope for their favorite. "Well, I'll tell you why," said the senator. He said that in the early summer of 1880 he and Mrs. Cameron made a trip to the White mountains. Roturning to the hotel from a walk one day, the senator was shown by his wife a telegram from Mrs. Blaine inviting them to visit Augusta. "Ah, under the circumstance I think that will have to be postponed," was his remark. Convention of 1MO. Monmouth Park, Aug. 21.—Tho first raco was for 8-year-old illlies on9 mile. La Sylpliide first, King Ernest Elric filly sacond, E.izaboth third. Timo, 1:45. Mutials paid #18.20: SHIRE, ENGLAND. New York, Aug. 21.—A Saratoga Bps. cial to The World says: There aro reports here of the illness of President Cleveland iu the retirement of bis camp in the Adirondacks. Dr. Conant Sawyer, of Amalle Forks, who has beou here for his vacation, received a dispatch from Dr. Ward, tho president's only companion. This dUpatch said: "Come on at once. I want to consult ?ou about a patient. Answer at once." 'he d octor replied that he would go. Ho Is a great friend of Dr. Ward, and has often been called into consultation by him. Although tho name of the patient was apparently with purpose omitted from tho dispatch, Dr. Sawyer had no doubt it icferred to the presidjnt, as Dr. Ward has 110 one else with him. A. Buib, of Oregon, Is the Man Who Wrote the President, and B. J. Dawne, of Cortland, the Judge Referred to In the Correspondence. In Keturnlnc Thanks for the Honor He IDeclares Himself Opposed to Prohibition—He Says He Will Not Dodge Any Issues. There Is no Doubt that Maxwell's ltnal Tho second race was for maiden 2-yearolds with conditional allowances, threequarters of a milo. Lulu first, Shamrock second, Adoneus third. Time, 1:17. Mutuals paid $28.45. Name In Itrooks—His Oliestlonable llcrord at noine—A Witty HWliop's Answer. New York, Aug. 21.—A Washington special to The Sun says: The man to whom the reoent scathing letter of President Cleveland was written is declared to be Mr. A. Bush, a banker, and one of the woalthiest citizens of Balem, Oregon. The judge referred to in the correspondence is held to Im E. J. Dawne, a citizen of Portland, Ore Don, who «aC appointed by the prosident judge for the district of Alaska on July 21. The evidence in both cases is circumstantial, but leaves little room for doubt that the right men have been found. Dawje was appointed on July 21. On Weonesday, July 22, the new3 of Judge Dawne's appointment was published in ins PC rfl n l papers. On Thursday, July 23, the Portland papers reached Balem, Ore. On Friday, Julv 24, the now celebrated letter to tho president, was written ani maile 1 by a resident of Salem. On Friday, July 81, the letter had made its long jouruay across tho continent and arrived at the White House. On Saturday, Aug. 1, the president, at white heat with indignation, indited his famous reply, and a few days later it became public through the column* of the pross. ( ■ This reply was launched at one of tho indorsorp, and in the list is found tiio name of A. Bush, of Sal«m. Bush fir t nt cined prominence in politics aj a lender of the faction which elected Senator Numit'j, a Breckenridgo Democrat, to the i-onaf". He subsequently took a faction over to the Recub! icams and procured tho of Ua'.er to the senate, forfeiting his popularity thereby and losing his leadership in the party. In 1872 the office of superintendent of public instruction was created by act of the Oregon legislature with a salary of $1,500. The office was elective, and Governor Grover appointed & young man named S. C. Simpson to fill the office until the election, which was to occur in 1874. In 1B74, Mr. E. J. Dawne, a teacher in the state agricultural college at Carvallis, after a sharp contest, defeated Simpson for the Democratic nomination for superintendent of public instruction. In the following election, while the rest of the Democratic ticket was successful by a small plurality, Simpson and his friends cut Dawne's name and defeated him by a plurality of forty vote*. This action on the part of Simpson caused hard feelings between Dawne and the Simpson coterie, of which Mr. Bush, the banker and whilom editor and political leader, was a member. Notwithstanding this persona] opposition, Mr. Dawne prospered. He took up the profession of law, married into a wealthy family, and became the legal adviser and bu .iness manager of his father-in-law, who is reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in Portland. He moreover aeoured a competency for himself. Mr. D*wpe was recommended by the prominent men of Oregon, irrespective of party, for The plftce of judge for the District of Alaska. He was particularly Indorsed by the leading citizens of Portland, his homfe, and tho neighboring city of Salem. But one of theso indorse" subsequently wrote a private letter to the president, denouncing the appointment as one unfit to be made. For several reasons Mr. Bush is fixed upon as this man. It is regarded ascertain that the correspondence related to the appointment of Dawne. In that auo the evidence points to Bush as confessor. The letter is addressed, " To the Prosident." The inspection of four letters written by Bush to Mr. Cleveland shows every one to have been addressed "To the President," out Of about a hundred different styles of address. The introduction of the letter attacks Judge Dawne's attainments and moral character. Columbus, O., Aug. 21.—The Democratic 8tat ! convention met in this city. The place of meeting; was the stuffy little theatre erro-ecuJy called the Grand Opera house. Handsome Tom Cogan, chairman of the state central committee, called the convention to order at 10:30 a. m. He made a few remarks. London, Aug. 21.—A Cable News reporter made a trip to Cheshire fo investigate tho antecedents of Hugh M. E uD,.; alias Walter H. Lennox Maxwell, who is now in jail at £tt Louis charged with the murder of C. Arthur Preller. The prisoner's father was easily found. His full name is Samuel Newton Brooks, and Jie is the head master of S t. George's school in the town of Hyde. He live3 in a pretty house in a suburb of. tho town called Sunnybank. Ho refused, however, to talk upon the subject, beyond declaring that his son could □ever bo a murderer, and he fiercely repulsed all attemptu to elicit information as to the young man's movements during the past few months. Mr. Brooks' appearance is pitiable, and his neighbor; say be has aged perceptibly since tho troublo came upon him. Whether young Brooks is a murderer or not it is easy to too that he has well nigh broken his father's heart. The third race was the select stakes of $100 each with $3,500 added three-quarters of a mil). Summons first, Lansdowne second, Brown Duke third. Time, 1:16. Mutuals paid $32.10. The fourth race was a free handicap sweepstakes, over a mile and a furlong. Elgin first, Tolu second, Panique third. Time, 1:57. Mutuals paid $100.00. The fifth race was the special match of $2,500 each, with $2,500 added by tho association, between Freelond and Miss Woodford. When the pair of great thoroughbreds came out of the paddoqk an immense cheer went up. Murphy, Freeland's jeekoy, looked pale and had evidently weakened himself in his endeavors to get to the requisite 110 pounds that Blue Wing was called upon to carry in the previous race. The horses came to the post on a cantor, Miss Woodford having the inside. It was a level send off. Miss Woodford set the pace and took a length lead, which she increased all the way around tho. backstretch to the half mile mark. Freeland then began to close up, but lost gi cund again on the turn. Coming down the stretch both jockeys used whip and spur. Freeland was unable to catch the mare, who won by a short head. Time, 2:00%. Mutuals paid $7.95. The committee on permanent organization named John F. Follett, of Cincinnati, for chairman, and George S. TJhl, of Allen county, for secretary. Follett, who is a s-mi-bald, gray-mustached man of 50, was defeated for congress last fall, and made a speech in which he sent up a wail over his defeat, retold the story of deputy marshals at tho polls in Cincinnati, congratulated the convention that "the days of corruption are past," and said, ' Cleveland is a Democrat of pure heart and clean bauds." The president ha? been growing stout with great rapidity sinca his inauguration, and has gained forty pounds. This rapid increase of flesh has worried the president and his friends. In adlition to thi=, nowcomers to Washington are very subject to malarial attacks. These attnokj are generally developed as soon as t ie unacclimated leave Washington for a pure climate. A pure atmosphere will briirj out the seeds of the malaria already sown with alarming rapidity.' 'But I have replied that we will come," sai I Mrs. Cameron innocently, and to the senator's consternation. There was no help for it, but Cameron mads a vow to himself that not a word concerning politics should escape his lips during the visit. The visit was a pleasant one, of course, Mr. Cameron was taken to drive with his host. The subject of the approaching convention was broachod, and Mr. Blaino asked Cameron who was his second choice. The senator replied that he bad none, that he should stand by Grant to the end. Theu Blaine got in his work, and finally succeeded in obtaining tho promise that if by any chance Grant should bo dropped the Cameron influence should be for Blaine. Tho committee on resolutions not being ready to report, CongressmantGeorge W. GodJcs, of Mansfl ;ld, ascended the platform and nominated George Hoadly for governor. Pandemonium reigned for n time, and when the noise subsided Geddos moved that the nomination be mado unanimous. Cries of "Tiiurman" and "Ward" cams from Hamilton and Lucas county delegates, but the rural delegates cried them down. Dr. Sawyer bos not returned to Saratoga since he was sunnnono 1 to join the presidential party in the Adirondack woods. His continued absence is argued by his friends hero to mean something serious, as the doctor expressul his intention before leaving to return to Saratoga as soon as possible. It has boon found impracticable to communicate with him at his home in Ausable Forks, but ha may very possibly have gone there before coming back. The reporter made minute inquiries in the neighborhood and found that the young man, whoso tjill name is Hugh Mottram Brooks, suddenly vanished from Hyde six months ago. He hail been articled to a solicitor at Stockport, had served h is term as a clerk and law student in the latter1 s office, and had successfully passed his examination for admission to the bar. Ho opened an office at Hyde and apparently prospered in his practice, but his extravagant habits resulted in the accumulation of a load of debts which he coull nover hope to pay. He absconded from Hyde in a mysterious way and took with him a tricycle and magic lantern belonging to a local doctor. Near the close of tho convention the Grant leaJers got together to consult in regard to supporting another man. Then, to the amazement of the others, Cameron was obliged to announce that in case of a break he must go for Blaine. Mike Ryan, of Cincinnati, who nominated Hoadly two years ago, had seconded the motion and it prevailed with only a half dozen dissenting voices. Hats and handkerchiefs wore tossed in the air and the convention howled. Hoadly accepted the nomination and in a short speech declared himself opposol to prohibition and opposed to taxation and regulation. John G. Warwick, who was the candidate with Hoadly two years ago, was then namod for lieutenant governor, and his nomination was made unanimous. The sixth race was a selling purse for 8- year-olds and upwards, one mile and threesixteenths. Jack of Hearts first, Sister second, Nora M. third. Time, 2:05. Mutuals paid $9.20. INTERESTING TO FIRE FIGHTERS. "Then let's stick by Grant to the last," said Conkling. The Pennsylvania State Fireman's Also- Harrisburo, Aug. 21.—The executive committee of the State Fireman's association met here and prepared the following topics for discussion at tho association meeting to be held hare on Sept. 18: elation Propound Several Queries. "With all my heart," responded Cameron; and they did The seventh race was a handicap steeplechase over the short course. Rory O'More first, Puritan socond, Wellington third. Time, 3:12. Mutuals paid $51.40. The former associates of young Brooks are confident of his identity with the prisoner now in murderers' row in the St. Louis jail. They have seen the latter's portrait in the American papers, and they unanimously recognize it as a portrait of Brooks. His parents assert to their friends that they have heard nothing from their son since he absconded. No inquiries from the American police have yet been received at Hyde. If the St. Louis officials choose to send to Hyde they can obtain good photographs of Brooks, taken within a year, and minute descriptions of his personal appearance, which will definitely settle the question of identity. At this end of the line there seems to be no reason whatever to doubt that the alleged murderer in St. Louis and the rakish young lawy er of Hyde are one and the same person."And that," said the narrator, as he finished, "is all a woman knows about politics."THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE. W. J. Oilmore, of Columbus, and Charles D. Martin, of Fairfield county, were presented as candidates for the long term supreme judgeship. John G. Reeves, of Lancaster county, proclaimed Martin the peer of a Tanney or a Tburman. Oilmore was withdrawn and Martin was nominated. Trotting at Charter Oak Park. 1. The best description of apparatus, including engine, liose carriage, hook anC ladder trucks and chemical extinguisher. Hartford, Aug. 21.—The attendance at the Charter Oak park was large. In addition to the regular events the unfinished 2:23 class and the $10,000 purse races were decided. Kenilworth stopped dead still in the decisive heat of the big race, and was distanced after winning two heats. Joe Davis was the winner. Time, 2:18%, 2:19, 2:22, 2:22, 2:22%, 2:20, 2:20%, 2:23%. The 2:23 class, purse $1,500, was won by Newby. Time 2:21%, 8:21%, 2:22%, 2:26%, 2:25%, 2:23%, 2:22. 2. What is the proper relative proportioi of trucks to engines in a well organized department?Examination Made by tlie Civil Service CominlKrtlon to Locate the Trouble. New York, Aug. 21.—Mr. Dorman B. Eaton, chairman of the civd service commission, wai at the custom house. He met there Chairman Coinstock, of tho civil service examining board, of the custom house. During the forenoon he was engaged in an informal investigation as to the methods adopted for the examination of candidates for office. At the close Mr. Eatou went into the office of tho naval officer, where Mr. Lyman, chief eeaminer of tho civil service commission, had also been holding a quiet investigation in connection with the selection ef candidates for appointment. At the close Messrs. Eaton and Lyman left the custom house together. In answer to questions from a reporter, Mr. Eaton said: "The members of the civil service commission came here to find out who would be the proper person to appoint on the examining board. I cannot say why all the examining board resigned at the same time. The newspapers intimated that there were grave troubles in the custom house. We came on here to find out what it was all about. The investigation will not bo superficial. When the nominations are sent in, having bean able tiD make the acquaintance of many persons by these visits, we shall be able to act." 3. The most available measure* for th« suppression of incenJiarism. Half a dozen candidates were presented for the short term supreme judgeship, and on the third ballot ex-Congressman Gibson Atherton, of Licking county, was nominated. Peter Brady, the present incumbent, was nominated for state treasurer by acclamation. Attorney General Lawrence was also renominated by acclamation. Henry Weible was reaominated by acclamation for member of board of public works. 'llie resolutions wero adopted, and the convention a Ijourned at 3 o'clock. Following is a full synopsis of tho platform: 4. The Importance of all cities adopting good and wholosoma building laws, thereby preventing fire communicating from onC building to another. 5. Can Are departments be properly managed without the aid of assistant chiefs. The 2:18 pacers, purs* $1,000, was won by Joe Braden. Time 2:15, 2:19, 2:16%, 2:18, 2:19. 6. The best, cheapoit and most dura bit hose for the uso of lire departments in all cities and towns. W. H. Gordon's double team, Clingstone and Guy, trotted three heats to beat tho double team record, 2:15%, but made only 2:19. The alleged Fenian turncoat and informor "Jim" McDermott, formerly of Brooklyn, is a Knight of the Papal Order of St. Sylvester, the decoration having been conferred upon him some years ago for services during the Garibaldi campaign. Some of the Irish Nationalists aro now seeking to have his name expunged from tha roll of that order in revenge for his recreancy to their cause. Turing the recent visit of the Irish bishops to Rome a strong pressure was exerted upon several of them to induce them to use their influnce with the pope to secure McDermott's expulsion from the order. The bishops, however, refused to move in t(je matter, and have explained, since their return to Ireland, that they bad received such intimations from the pops of his disapproval of clerical meddling with political affairs that they were convinced that any interference by them in the Mo- Dermott matter would be not only unavailing, but would be resented as impertinent. One of the bishops, who is a chess player and a wit, replied to a complaining Nationalist by saying "Well, you know you cannot capture a knight with a bishop unless the knight is in a straight line with the bishop, and 'Jim' McDermott never is in a straight line." The Nationalists are now appealing to some of the Italian cardinals to secure McDermott's expulsion for the sake of the order's honor, but thus far they have been just as unsuccessful with the cardinals (vs they formerly were with the bishops. 7. On the importance of all cities and towns having an inspection of buildings. 8. On the importance of fire authority being invested with power to investigate causes of fire. It first congratulates tho country on the eloctiou of a Democratic national administration; claims business to be improved thereby and heartily indorses President Cleveland's administration. It reaffirms tho national platform and commends the Democratic members of the last legislature for voting in favor of licensing liquor traffic while condemning the Republicans for voting against it. The 2-year-old liquor plank against sumptuary legislation and for a graded license was adopted. It declares in favor of the privileges of laboring men and for arbitration in settling differences between laborers and employers. It declares for tho preservation of the canals and their improvement and in favor of an intermediate penitentiary. It declares iu favor of a constitutional amendment abolishing the October election. The platform also expresses mourning for the death of Gen. Grant, together with the hope that his last words urging harmony and good will between the sections may be so taken to heart as to make sectional alienation a thing of the past. The 2:27 class, purse $1,000, was won by Jose S. Tune 2:25, 2:26%, 2:25%, 2:26%, 2:26%. 0. The life of a fireman being one of constant exposure and danger, should city authorities insure them against such risks. The 2:21 class, purse $1,500, was won by Bessie. Time 2:19, 2:20, 2:22. 10. Ought not the authorities who control affairs (and who should be the guardians of the lives and property of the people) be held individually responsible where they neglect to provide proper protection from fire. At Chicago—Chicago, 7; St. Louis, 4. At Ddtroit—Detroit, 4; Buffalo, 6. At Providenco—Providence, 5; Boston, 4. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 1; New York, 7. At AVashington—National, 7; Norfolk, 3. At New York—Metropolitan, 8; Athletic, 10. At Louisville—Cincinnati,9; Louisville, 1. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 8; Brooklyn, 3. At Pittsburg—St Louis, 10; Allegheny, 1L Baseball. Postal Accounts Which Cannot be Ftl4 Washinuton, Aug. 2L—There are on th) books of the sixth auditor's office, trensurj department, many accounts of mail con tractors, principally in the south, whicl have never been sottled and which can nevei be settled, the evidence or vouchers for piyD ments made having been lost or destroyed. In some instances warrants for the amount* due have been drawn in favor of the contractor, and lost or destroyed. Cases of thii character are continually being presented. In a case a few days ago the sixth auditoi refused to issue a duplicate postal warrant, the original of which was made out in 1858. The case was appealed, and the first comp troller of the treasurer affirmed the deciiioi of the sixth auditor. This decision will affect a number of similar cases which, lilu Banquo's ghost, wouli not down, but wori continually urgod upon by the dopartmenl for settlement. Sixth Auditor McConvilli states that claims of this class to the amount of (8,000 are affected by the decision. The special examination of the candidates for the vacancies which have been reported by the collector and survoyor, is expected to begin at once. Several applic.»nts have already illel their papers with the secretary of the examining board. Courtney and Conly Win the Koce. Albany, Aug. 21.—In the doable-scull race between Courtney and Conly and Hoamer and Gaudaur, the former won by three lengths in 17 Both boats fouled the stakeboat in turning. Ovor 7,000 people witnessed the race. Boston, Aug. 31.—J we Dunn, of New York, and A. Hall, Paddy Ryan's partner and backer, returned from Belfast, Me., where they had baea in consultation with Sullivan. The match will be with small glovos, to a finish, according to the revised Marquis of Queensberry rules, the winner to take all the gate receipts after deducting expenscy. The locality will be within reach of the eastern people. Kyan and Sullivan Matched. General satisfaction with the ticket is expressed, and Democrats are sanguine of success. "I do not know whether vou are a Democrat or not," writes Mr. Cleveland. Bus i has not b*en recognized as a Democrat for years, but has voted one ticket or tho other, as private motive directed him. "Wo are friends, and do business with one another," says the letter. Bush is the only man in Salem with whom Judge Dawne had bi'siness dealings, and who at the same time v as on his papers. In brief, then, it is held that the corre ■pond«nce related to the appointment to a judicial offlcj of E. J. Dawne; that the anonymous correspondent 1b A. Bush, and. that he was actuated by naalice to make a secret attack on the man whose papers he hcul fell Vimself obliged to indorse. WILL THE STRIKE BE SERIOUS? New York, Aug. 21. —Owing to the haze and dead calm the trial race for the American cup was abandone 1 for the day, and the fleet started for homo at 3 p. m. Puritan and Prlscllla Don't Kace. but Other Aocouut* Say Differently. According to the Kallroad Officials No, Smallpox Spreading In Canada. Safe Makers Given a Hearing. St. Lodis, Aug. 21.—Letters received from Be I alia and other points on the Missouri Pacific, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas and thj Union Pacific by the Knights of Labor indicate an eager desire on the part of the men to join the strike. The railroad officials, however, have exactly opposite information from every point, anil wherever it has been asserted that the road is crippled they have denied it. A representative sent to Stanberry says the order was obeyed by every employe of the Wabash at that point and on the Omaha division from Brunswick to Council Bluffs —a distance of 240 miles. He says every Knight in Brunswick left work, and in Stanborry not only the Knights, but all employes, coal heavers, wipers, etc., walked out. Four non-union men employed in painting the company's hotel stopped work when their foreman, a Knight, quit. Train men left their trams on arrival at Stanberry, and the car repairers laid down their hammers. SALE OF THE NEW YORK STAR. Buffalo, Aug. 21.—A special dispatch to The Evening News from Toronto fays: "Two eases of smallpox have been discovered in this city, which have been imported from Montreal. The local health authorities have -taken only flimsy precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. They say they are waiting for another case before opening a hos pital. One case is in a row ol lightly built houses, with and plaster partitions between each. The Globe asks the provincial board of health to take the matter in hand to prevent an impending epidemic." ' Washington, Aug. 21.—Acting Secretary Falrchild and Aisistant Secretary Coon gave a hearing at the treasury department to representatives of various safe, lock and vault companies, who desire to obtain a contract for government safe cod vault work during the current year. Argument were made in favor of changing tho specifications and calling for new bids. Secretary Fah cnild took the matter under advisement. It la Purchased by District Attorney Dorshelmer—An Administration Paper. Syracuse, Aug. SI.—At the morning't session of the statu grand lodge of Odd Fellows, the committee on the state of tlu order reported favorably on all of the matters submitted to than, except the decision of the grand master that a district deputj may grant dispensation to a degree lodge tc confer more than one degree upon the sonw evening upon a candidate belonging tc another district. The grand master disapproved of the by-laws adopted by a subordinate lodge providing for a physician as an officer of the lodge in the matter of the famous Clacknar appeal the committee reported thai at the last session of tiie grand lodge permission was granted by that body to appeal to the sovereign granJ lodge. This per mission was removed, aad the grand gecre tary and grand master were instructed tC make proper returns to such appeal to ttu sovereign graud lodge under seal. New "York £. O. O. F. New York, Aug. 21.—After protracted negotiations The Star newspaper has at last been sold. The transaction was closed when United States District Attorney Dorshelmer became owner of the paper with its plant and franchises and the lease of The Star building, on handing over to Mr. Henry A. Gumbleton, who represented the trustees of the old concern, his certified check for $75,000. John Kelly held a mortgage on the property for $90,000 to secure him for moneys advanced to keep the paper afloat. Mr. A. Noltner, a prominent readout of Portland, Ore., and a close friend of Honator Slater, said that the statements regarding Bush's political career and his relations to Judge Dawne are accurate, and that he believed that Bush is the author of tho lettar of July 24. The Sheriff Went On a Debauch, 6t. Lo"7S, Aug. 21.—A dispatch from Toyaha, , says: "John Morris, sheriff of Beeves county, went on a debauch Tuesday night and used his pistol freely. An attempt was mode to arrest him by Sergt. Courtright and three other statfe raugers, when Morris opened fire on them, killing C. P. Nigh, and wounding Samuel Lane. Tho sheriff was then shot three times and killed. The First Fire In One Hundred Years. St. JOHNSBURir, Vt., Aug. 21.—The town of Lyndon was settled 100 years ago, and the first file in its experience occurred yesterday when E. Fisher's cooper shop was burned. Mrs. Alfred Baldwin, while attempting to rise from a table when the alarm was given, fell and broke hor hip and will never walk again. He consented to surrender his rights under the mortgage and to share in the assets at the same rate as other stockholders, all of whom will receive 21 per cent, of the face value of their stoci. Fall, Bivkr, Mass., Aug. 21.—George Mote narrowly escaped lynching bore. His neighbors, aroused by the crue:t_v of the man toward his throe motherless children, assembled in front of hi$ house waiting for bis return. The oldest CJiild is but 11 years. They have had nothing to eat for days except hardened dough, which the boy made. The children bear marks of terrible cruelty. The police saved Mote's lite, as he was going borne drunk with one of his childron, and locked him up. Almost a Lynching in Vail Klver. Mr. Dorsheimer takes the property clear of debt, and the papers are made out in his name, and not as attorney or agent for other persons. The new purchaser declines to say whetbor he has yet engaged the heads of departments. Eighteen Lives Lost on the Coast. Subscriptions for the Grant Fund. New York, Aug. 21.—A meeting of the general cummittee of the Grant memorial association was held in the director's room of the new Mutual Life Insurance company's building on Nassau Btreet Ex- Presideat Arthur, the chairman, was not present as he is now fishing near Newport Hamilton Fish was also prevented from attending in consequence of his sickness. Mayor Grace was clioscn temporary chairman. The executive committee made a report of its proceedings, and committees were appointed to solicit subscriptions from the various trades and business houses in tbe city. Boston, Aug. 31.—The third day's session of the Order of Sons of St. George opened at 9 o'clock. The new ritual ceremony was accepted. The meeting adjourned soon after 1 o'clock to attond tho picnic at Downer's Landing provided by tho members of the Boston district. The Sons of St. George. Whipped to Death by Ku-Klnx. San Francisco, Aug. 21.—It is reported that the British ship Haddingtonshire, iron J Astoria, Ore., for Liverpool with a c. rgo ol flour and salmon, is ashore oif Point Reyes, forty miles north of this port, and that eighteen lives have been lost. Chattanooga, Auk. 21.—The village ol Dalton, Ga., forty miles from this city, It in a furore of excitement over the appear ance of ku-klux. About midnight a band of fifty disguised men rode into the place and proceeded quietly to the house of M. Carver, a notorious colored sneak thief. They dragged him from his house to a sequestered spot, where they whipped him tC death. Another negro, named Armstead, was the next victim. The ku-klux beat him until they supposed he waa dead, but hC was alive when found. Mr*. Kid, who kepi a liouso of disreputable character, and all ol her six boarders were dragged from tbeii beds and were given fifty lashes. The kn klux then notified several parte* to leav* town at ince, under penalty of death. The paper will appear under the new management the first week in September. Meanwhile tho Sunday issue will be discontinued. The paper will be pledged to support the administration. Mr. Dorsheimer will be editor-in-chief, and it is said that he is in negotiation with a western journalist for managing editor. New York, Aug. 21.—The electrical convention was called tc order by the president at 10 o'clock, in the Snion Square hotel. Mr. E; A. Sperry, of Chicago, read a paper on the "Best forms of Dynamos." The association resolved to meet in Baltimore in February next. Messrs. George "Wads worth, of Cleveland; E. R, Weekes, Kansas City; George L Bowne, Elgin, Ills.: Frank Red- Ion, Boston, and H. M. Cleveland, of Hartford, were constituted a committee of transportation.Electricians In Council. Chicago Beats Its Divorce Kecorri. The WhUlty War Ended in Philadelphia. Chicago, Aug. 21.—In two separate cases here bills for divorce were filed, evidence heard and decrees granted in just thirty minutes each. A decree within thirty minutes of filing the bill is believed to be the fastest time ever made, and beats all previous records in this city. Philadelphia, Aj.it;. 21.—All the Peoria, Bis., whisky detained in this city, by di«eotion of Commissioner Miller, of tbe internal revenue bureau, fios been released. Shorthand Men fn Session, Bt ffalo, Aug. 21.—The fifth annual qongress of tho shorthand writers of the United States and Canada Degan in this city. George H. Thornton, of this city, the president, was in the chair, and Daniel Brown, of Chicago, acted as secretary. The president said that the profession at the present time was in a reasonably prosperous condition considering the business depression. The attendance is not large, many delegates not having arrived yet.  CONDENSED NEWS. Professor Greener was not at his office during the early hours of the afternoon, but a member of tho executive committee said that $2,000 had boon collected. This will make tho total amount so far collected $47,782.20.  Th. condition of Mr. John Ruskin continues to improve. Lone Island Kail road Consolidation. New York, Aug. 21.—The New York, Bay Ridge and Jamaica, the New York and Manhattan Beach, and tiie Long Island City railroad companies have consolidated under the name of the New York, Brooklyn and Manhattan Beach Railroad company, with Austin Oorbin as president. Admiral Kennedy, of England, who served in the civil war in America, is dead. A Big Montreal Fire. A son of B&ndolph Clay will sail from England for Philadelphia next Wednesday with his father's embalmed body. A Confederate Heanlon. Montreal, Aug. 21.—During the destructive fire in the great building on Craig itreet here, occupied by "the Bell Telephone copipany and the Canada Bank Note Printing company, Nathaniel Bradley, the night watchman of tLe latter company, wns suffocated in bis bed. The loss of the Canada company is now estimated at IliJO.OJO. The Bell Telephone losses are estimated at (30,000. A Fever Patient's Fatal Fall. Louisville, Aug. 21.—The annual reunion of the First Kentucky brigade, known as "Hood's Orphan Brigade," was held at Glasgow, Ky., and was largely attended. Some Federal veterans were also present. The brigade, commanded by Gen. Buckner, marched through the town. Addressee were made by Geo. Buckner and others, and the reunion ended in a banquet and danoe. Cleveland, Aug, 21.—Ella Morrison, a young lady ill with typhoid fever at the Huron street hospital, left her room during tbe absence of the nurse and fell or jumped over the railing in the upper hall. She dropped thirty feet, striking on a steam heater. Her skull was crushed and both arms broken. Death ensued shortly. Mr. Phelps, the American minister, who is suffering from a cold and n slight attack of lumbago, is better and has started for the country with his wife, to take a short rest from official dutidii. Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Xlicy Got Mdtrled Finally. Boston, Aug. 21.—The Democratic state central committee has issued the call for the state convention, to-bi held at Mechanics' hall, Worcester, Oct. 7, at 11 o'clock. The basis of representation will be one delegate-at-large for each town, city and ward of a city, and one additional delegate for each 100 votes, or a majority fractional part thereof, cast in the year 1884 for tbe Democratic candidate for president. New York, Aug. 21.—A dispatch from Sufforns, N.Y., was received at police headquarters from R. A. Merritt, stating that he was married at that place to Miss Hodgson, with whom he had eloped from Newport.The Hartford, Conn., Telegram has been sold by auction to E it Hayden, its treasurer, for $4,100, outside of a mortgage of $2,000. Mormons Strike Sliver In Mexico. Work on the Cape Cod CanaL A Twelve-Year-Old Mother. El Paso, Tex., Aug. 21.—Tbe Mormon colonists who recently settled at Corrallitas, Mex., claim to have unearthed silver mines that werj worked nearly a century ago, and that are still very rich. Tney estimate $5,000,000 worth of gilvor in sight. A great influx of Mormon miners from Utah is looked for.  The Chicago whisky pool, known as the Western Export association, which Jor several years has controlled tho prices of tho liquor market of the country, has come to an end. Hcnceforln the western pool will be known as the American Spirit company.Boston, Aug. 31. — About ol the Cape Cod ship canal is practically completed—that is, the average width and depth called for by law are reached. Just now the big dredgo is out of order and not working, but the men kept to run it are still undor pay. It is not generally known who is supplying thy money that is being used. Philadelphia, Aug. 21.— A girl little mors than 12 years old gave birth to a female itoild. The mother's name is Susan Barber, and she Uvea with her parents in Hamilton X trout. She ays the father of the babe is Chinaman George, who worked in a laundry, but who cannot now be found. Great indignation is expressed by people living in the vicinity. Disciplining a Pitcher. Detroit, Aug. 21.—Casey, pitcher of the Detroit league club, has been indefinitely suspended. He had been fined $100 for poor playing, refused to pay it, and was fluod $50 for contempt His refusal to pay the latter led to his indefinite suspension. Father and Son Attacked With Hydro* phobia. New Om.EANS, Aug. 21.—A month ago Philip Lcwman and his son Mike had a tor rible fight with a savage bull dog, and bot) were badly lacerated. Their wotlnds were healed, but last Monday tho old m in was attacked with symptoms of hydrophobia and died in great agony. The son, who bad bean in constant attendance upon his father, now says that he begins to feel symptoms of rabies. An incendiary flro on Wednesday night destroyod the Van Vilet Fruit Jar C!».'s building in Streudsburg, Pa. Loss, $& 000. At about the same time a fire started in Wistler's lumber yard, in East Stroudsburg, and soon an ucre of lumber piles and sheds full of dry lumber were burned. Several other bud dings caught fire and were destroyed. Lots, $85,000. A Steamer for Guatemala Launched In Memphis' Street Car Strike Over. lJath. Pittsburg, Aug. 21.—The Hon. D. J. lioreil, general manager of the Cambria lion company, ex-president of the American Iron association and for many year* representative of the Seventeenth Pent* sylvania district in congress died bore. Death of a Prominent Flttsburger. The Mew Orleans Treasury Defaulter. HlV OrleaNB, Mf. 8L—Aufdemorte, the defaulting clerk in the United States aub-treasury here, is reported to have heeo captured at Monterey, Mexico. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 31.—The striking street car drivers wen* to work at 8 o'clock, baring accepted the terms offered by the company. Travel was resumed on ail Um lines simultaneously. Bath, Me.,Aug. 21.—A fifty-ton passenger steamer, built to run on a river in Guatemala, and owned by the Tropical Product company, of Boston, has bean launched here.