Evening Gazette

              fitting jyilfe (Btofetfe. xuMBtt see. I Weekly EitabllihM 1850. J PITTSTON, PA. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22. 1865. j TWO CKNT8. j Ten Cents Pmr Week. CLEVELAND—TILDEN.1? HE MAY RIVAL VANDERWLT. UNPROVOKED MURDER FIR8T BLOOD FOR PURITAN. A BOLD BANK ROBBERY V1CTIM8 OF A CORPORATION. Ex-Senator Davis, at West Tliflila. nl Mm Beau the Prlaollla by Two Miles. Pile Pcnmytraiila lCnllroml Company THE NEW YORK MAIL AND EXPRESS PUBLISHES 8TARTLING NEWS Hla Wealth. JXmw Toms, Aug/ 82.—The World baa the following gossip tram Saratoga: Ex- Senator Henry G. Dark, of West Virginia, baa been hare for savonl days. He, ex- Ben ator Stockton, ex-Senator Stevenson and Senator Sauls bury make np a group nearly every afternoon, for the purpose of talking over old times. Mr. Davis is the ichest man of them all. He retired from the senate for the sole purpose of giving his undivided attention to the enormous properties under his control in the state of "West Virginia. Mr. Davis hat the appearance of a man about SO years of age. He is tall and not very stout. He *""■ the spare look of the men of action who live long lives. His face is very fresh colored. His forehead is high and surmounted by iron-"tray hair, which is brushed straight back from his forehead without parting. His nose is very large ai)d stands out in the center of his face, with a turn up at the end very suggestive of alertness and suspicion. His eyes are a cold blue; his upper lip is shaven, leaving his large mouth unconcealed; the lower part of his face terminates in a short, brownisb-gray beard. Mr. Davis, If he lives for twenty years, will probably be the rival of Vanderbilt and Gould in point of wealth. There is no capitalist to-day who has the control of a property with gre ater possibilities than has Mr. Davis. He has gone all through West Virginia, and has gained control of great tracts of land there for a merely nominal sum. West Virginia for a lon» time was undeveloped by railroads or individual enterprise. It contains within its area some of the most valuable coal and iroa m the country. Its timber lands are also of great value. TJndevelopod by railroad enterprise these valuable lands rave been regarded as so much waste. Mr. Davis obtained control of the majority of these lands upon the payment of very little cash down. A NEW YORK POLICEMAN 8TABBED Niw York, Aug. 22.—Although the wind came rather lightly from the southwest when the navigators of the four contestants in the trial races for the America's cup began making preparations for the first sail of tho series but little notice was taken of it, for tbe long, weary wait of Thursday made all determined to try their yachts' abilities at all hazards, even if it were necessary to partly drift over the course. A Stern Chase. THE STATE BANK OF RUSSIA ROBBED Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 23.—Id court when the caseuof Eddie Gall, larony, and Willie Gall, malicious trespass were called two little follows, 8 and 10 years oi 1, made their appearance, led by their father. Judge Pattersou, looking at the little boys, asked: "Who are those children?" The district attorney said: "They are the defendants." The court inquired: "What have they done and who arrested them?" Tho district attorney replied: "Ediiie took a box of lico*ico balls from thy Pennsylvania railroad warehouse at Bird-in-Hand and Willie trespassed on the property of the railroad an:! the railroa 1 authorities are the prosecutors.' Judgo Patterson thon sternly said: '-The road officers should be thrashed and prosecuted for indicting those children." Turnins to their fathers ho said: "Take your children home. Boys, behavo yourselves after this." And turning to the clerk he said: "Enter a nolle prosequi in each case." Prosecuting Two I.lttle Iloyi. IN WALL 8TREET. OF $143,000. While Be la Talking to a Toons Woman a Colored Janitor Inaulta Her, and the Officer Heaentlng It la Stabbed and Dies Almost Immediately. It Is Feared that Mr, Gladstone Will Never bo Able to Use His Voice Again—Reformed Women to be Sent to America. It Says There Has Been a Split Between the Sag* of OreystOM and the Administration—Was Secretary Mannine Snubbed at TonkeraT New York, Aug. 28.— Policeman James North, of the First precinct, was stabbed by S. Booker, the negro Janitor of the building No. 80 Nassau street, at the corner of Wall and Broadway, at 11:1B laat night, and died in five minutes. London, Aug. 22.—Au astounding bank robbery ha3 just been reporte 1 from 8\ Petersburg, Tho plundered insuLti ,» i n the State Bank of Russia, and the amount of the robbery is 223,000 roubles or $148,000. This amount was taken bodily out of the vaults of the bank between two days, but the vaults were found securely locked on the morning of the discovery, and there was no evidence of violenco or of burglary. It was plainly not a case of defalcation, for tbe books showed no false entries. A careful inquiry was instituted and this has shown that the robbery was committed by a party of minor employes of the bank who had no right of accoss to the vaults, but who had become thoroughly familiar with the routine of tho institution and were thus enabled to concoct a plan by which one of their number was locked in the vaults at the close of business hours and released during the night by his confederates Before they woro able to penetrate tho treasure vaults tho conspirators had to forge the signatures of forty high officials of the bank. The chief criminal has fled, and there is no probability of recovering much of the stolen money. The reports of ®fr. Gladstone's health and of tiie probability of bis recovering his voice continue gloomy. There is now but little prospect that he will be able to speak in public during the coming campaign, and it is doubtful whether he will even bo able to direct the movements of his party. The Liberals regard the loss of his presence and advice as the most serious political calamity that could «ccur, and they are getting paniostricken over the prospect New York, Aug. 28.—The Mail and Expreea aays: Rumors of a bad break between ex-Qovernor Tilden and the aJ ministration have been rife for several days. They first gained currancy earl}' In the weak at Saratoga and now are openly discussed in this city. A reporter for The Mail and Express sucoeeded in obtaining more than a confirmation. He found that Mr. Tilden had not only turned his back upon the administration, but had actually snubbed both President Cleveland and Mr. Manning. This information was obtaiued from a thoroughly reliable source on a promise not to divulge the name of the informant, who is a loyal Tildenite and prominent in both local and state politics "The story is an old one by this time,'' said he, "and I am surprised that it has not leaked out before, as there is no desire on the part of Mr. Tilden's friends to suppress it In the first place the appointment of Postmaster Pearson to succeed himself did not meet with Mr. Tilden's approval, but he eventually became reconciled to it as a necessary concession to the Mugwumps with the understanding that nothing more would be bestowed in the same quarter until the proper demands of the Democracy should be satisfied. The president subsequently sought Mr. Tilden's counsel regarding successors for Collector Rober.aon, Surveyor Graham aud Naval Officer Benedict, and a Domed desirous of showing some regard for Ms reoommeudatious. President Simmons, of the stock exchange, was-accordingly named for collector, aud Smith M. Weed for surveyor by the Greye tone •age, who also suggested that it would be good pdlicy to aelecta representative Brooklyn Democrat tor naval officer." The racers took their positions about 11 o'clock, breasting an imaginary line be tweftn the Scotland lightship and the Judges' boat Luchenbach. A few moments past 11 the whistle was given for them to start, and tbey got away in the following order: Priscilla at 11:16; Gracie, 11:18; Bedouin, 11:18}£; Puritan, The little fleet was followed by nearly all the wellknown yachts of New York and vicinity, and many eastern crafts as well. The wind was coming out moderately from the south, while the weather in that direction was rather clondy, but the haze of the early morning had nearly all cleared away. The Puritan rapidly overhauled the Bedouin, and before she bad traveled ten minutes the Gracie was astern of the pride of the east. The Puritan easily maintained her lead, and when off Long Branch she was about a mile ahead of the Priscilla, with Bedouin third and Gracie fourth. The breeze had before this increased to a good sailing wind, with the white caps well developed. The boats wore all handled with apparent skill, and there was every reason for congratulation upon the absence of anything to throw doubt upon the fact that the records of the various craft would be true measure.* of their respective abilities under conditions equally favorable to all. The whole story of tbe race could be summed up in the remark of one old salt who witnessed it, that it was a "stern chase" for the New Yorkers; and, he added, so it would be for the Englishman. Certain it is that the Genesta's only formidable rival will be the Puritan, ff anything can be predicted from the results of the contest. The Puritan maintained her advantage on the home trip so oniformly and easily as to make the race almost too monotonous to greatly interest the spectators. Shortly after 4 o'clock the two leading yachts again came into sight off Sandy Hook, and it was seen that tbe Puritan had greatly increased her lead. The finish was made by the Puritan when the Priscilla was two miles astern, with the Bedouin and the Oracle far behind. North, who was appointed on the foroe only four months ago, was standing on the northeast corner of Wall and Broadway talking to Marv Ann Maaterson, a young girl lrom Dublin, North's home. The girl was an old friend of the offioer and was to have tailed for Ireland. While they were talking Booker approached from Pine street and accosted the girL North ordered him to move on. to which the negro made some reiort, whereupon the policeman repeated his order, emphasizing it by slapping the negro's face. At this Booker drew his kuil'e, nnd plunging it into the officer's ihroat, turned and ran rapidly up Broadway to Pine, closely pursued by Private Watchman Edward Fitzgerald, who witness jd the stabbing. The fugitive turned down Pine, and a crowd of volunteers, attracted by the cries of "Polioel" and "Murder I" followed. The district attorney exalaimed: "No, you won't; not on my motion." The judge insisted: "Clerk, do as I instruct" The district attorney still persisted that the clerk should not enier the order, and the court said: "Mr. District Attorney, sit down. Enter the nolle prosequi as I order." Tho clerk entered nollss on the record, and the district attorney declared that he would have the matter tested by a full bench. GAGGED AND THROWN IN THE RIVER At Water street he was caught by Officer Wiu. J. Newell, of tbe First precinct He took bis arrest very coolly, simply saying: The Body of the Girl Found Id the Ohio Identified* "I am as good as a white man, and want to be protected," alluding to the presence of the crowd which had gathered. He was taken at once to Old Blip station. The officer traced up bis line of flight and picked op the weapon with which he had committed the crime on Pine street, near Broadway. It is a four-inch bladed clasp dirk knife, the blade being about half an inch in width. It had recently been sharpened and had an edgo like a razor. Louisville, Aug. 22. —The body of tho beautiful young girl which a fisherman recovered at Six Mile island was identified an that of Mrs. Annie Johnson, of Madison, Ind., but the cause; that led to her death ■till remain a mystery. The polioe are not agreed as to whether it was a case of murder or suicide. Tho towel bound about her head was drawn over the mouth and stuffed between the teeth, and was kept in place by ft pin at the back of thj head. Ifcere are no marks of violence, but many of the detectives think the towel pretty good proof of foul play. STILL IN STATU QUO. Numerous applications for space in the resuscitated New Orleans exhibition have already been made at the London offices of the company. "How did the president appear to receive these suggestion*)" The answer was that be did not seem to regard them otherwise than favorably. At this point the narrator of the story was Joined by another -gentleman, who, al-. though of leaser prominence, stands quite as high in the estimation of Mr. TUden. He freely joined in the conversation, and furnished some points which might otherwise have been overlooked. From the two it was learned that after Mr. Cleveland's departure, Mr. Tilden, to make assurance doubly ran, wrote to both Secretary Manning and Secretary Whitney, tc nrge the president to carry out his suggestion^Ho Berlous Trouble as Vet on the Wa- At the station Booker was searched, and in his po i&esslon was found a letter for Cecilia Brown, of Quogue, L L; fortyeight cents in pennies, another knife of the corkscrew pattern, a pair of cuff buttons, a pencil and some keys. Booker is a coal-black, powerfully built negro, of medium height and strong physique. He wears closely trimmed side wbi-kers and mustache. While not apparently altogether unconcerned, beseemed not to appreciate the gravity of the crime of which he was charged, and replied stolidly to questions put to him. He was just being removed to his cell, when the stretcher, on which the body of his victim was lying, was borne into the station. Bt. Louis, Aug. 22 —No developments in the Knights of Labor trouble in the way of a demonstration bava occurred. The men at the Missouri Pacific shops say they will not handle Wabash engines. Bill Hogens, an employe, refused to handle a Wabash engine, and was dismissed The ma iter of the shop was notified that Hogens must be reim'ated and paid for lost time, or a strike en-Cue. Under orders of the superintendent Hogens was reinstated and paid for lost time. Both sides are acting very cautiously. bauli—Acting with Caution. The Salvation Army has issued an appeal for (100,000 to rescue fallen women and to a«d them to the United States and Canada, where they can have opportunities to reform and live respectably. The appeal ia meeting with great success. Mr. Samuel Morley, M. P. for Bristol, has subscribed $10,000. Three other gentlemen have given $5,000 each, and $85,003 was raised in one day. Many mothers whose daughters are missing called at the city Undertaker** rooms to view the remains. J.he cheeks in life wei a evidently plump and the complexion' ve.y. fair. The eyes are faroWn and the light, wavy hair is caught in a knot on the top of the head. A coral brooch with pearls in the center and border clasps the throat, and on the third finger of the right hand it a large diamond. The white mull dress is trimmed with rich lace at the neck and wrists. The underclothing is of the finest linen and the stockings are silk. It is said that she is 18 years old. The body could not have been in the water more than a day. It was discovered floating in midstream. The Puritan's corrected time was 4:67:6, the Prisdlla's 5:8:17. Large Fields at Brighton Beach. At the meeting of the national conference for the protection of young girls, hejd in St James' hall, there were 300 women present The reporters complain that not one of them was even passably handsome. Bishop Bedford referred to the recent scandal at Eton, in which 300 of the boys were shown to have been contaminated by associating with lewd women, to prove the extent of corruption in . the great publio schools. Hew Yobr, Ausr. 22.—Vice-President Hopkins, of the Wabash railroad, said that the company's office here had no further tidings of the threatened strike in the west. "It is curious," he remarked, "how these persons always choose a time when the manager of the road is absent to make their threats. I don't think," continued Mr. Hopkins, "that the Knights of Labor represent so large a number of men as is supposed. I almost wish they would strike, for they have such simple reasons for doing BO. They do not put their action on the ground of insufficient pay as I understand, but threatened to strike because "scabs,' as they call them, are employed by the company. The 'scabs' are men who stood by the company. I don't see how the employes can get any more money than they are now getting. They now are paid 28 per cent, of the earnings of the road, and to get any more some one wculd have to advance it from their own poctot It would have been a good thing if the road had ceased running when the rate war began between the New York Central and West Shore. That, of course, affected Wabash. New York, Aug. 23.—Spirited betting and large fljlds were the order of the day at Brighton Beach race track. According to the story neither of thi cabinet officers thus appealed to by their political creator made any response. Mr. Tilden afterward wrote to President.Cleveland himself with the same result. This was on the eve of the appointments. When the selection of Messrs. Hedden, Beattie and Burt was announced the old man's Indignation knew no bounds. Immediately after the stabbing occurred a fire alarm call was sent to Chambers Street Hospital, and an ambulance, with Surgeon Horling, was sent to the scene of tire tragedy. The dying officer had been assisted from Broadway to the corner of Wall and Nassau streets, it not being at first supposed that the wound was dangerous. First race—Thres-year-olds and upwards, three-quarters of a mile. Marsh Kodon first, Granite second, Bill Sterritt third. Time, 1:17. Mutual* paid $10.85. Five Negroes Killed by Lightning. Second race—Selling purse, seven furlongs. Shelby Barnes first, Blizzard saoond, Joe Howell third. TiSae, 1:31%. Mutuals paid $22.15. New Orleans, Aug. 22. — About noon on Lanque plantation, St. Charles parish, sixD teen miles above the city, Harrison Scott, Jamei Scott, Julienne Tany, John Webster, and Louis Chapman, all negroes, were working in a rye field when a storm forced them to seek shelter under a mammoth O0 tree in the center of the flsld. The five negroes had scaroelv gathered around its trunk when a stroke of lightning struck the tree and killed the entire party instantly. A negro boy who was in the field had not reached the oak tree when the bolt fell, but the shock was so great as to render bhn insensible. After tho storm ha was found and resuscitated and told the story. Tbe Loy will probably recover. He las an immense lump on tbe side of his hoad produced by the terrific shock. Dubmn, Aug. 22.—A riot occurred at Londonderry owteig to ill feeling between the citizens and the troops. A party of forty k soldiers had a scrimmage wilh the civilians and overpowered them. The defeated party obtainod re-enforcements, howaver, and drove U»«oidICirtf to the barracks. The picket guard cttMK-*) the crowd with fixed bayonets, and finally dispersed them. Order was restored at ablate hoar. Several persons were injured, but none seriously. When at the intersection of the lastnamed streets the wounded policeman staggored, and would have fallen but for the support given him. Blood was pouring from the wound in his throat, and his face was ghastly pale. His clothing was saturated with blood, and a stream trickled from his body as he was led along the sidewalk, leaving a crimson trail from Broadway to Nassau street. Third race—Selling purse, one mile. Mary Hamilton first, Uberto second, Bart Warren third. Time, 1:45. Mutuals paid $47.75. It proved to him that Cleveland, Manning and Whitney had no regard whatever for his wishes. ), Burt's selec- Fourth race—Consolation purse, one mile. Executor first, Hopedale second. Bonanza third. Time, 1:58J£ Mutuals paid $31. tion was additional evidence of Cleveland's disposition to pander to the Mugwumps. When President Cleveland came to this city to attend Gen. Grant's funeral it was loudly announced in advance that he contemplated a visit to Greys tone and a conference with Mr. Tilden. Fifth race—Handicap, mile and a quarter. Dutch Roller first, Hiss Jrewster second, Barney Aaron third. Time,. 2:11. Mutuali paid $9.80. Sixth race—Handicap hurdle race, mtl» and a halt six hurdles. Eckador first, Bonairetta second. Wfmbledoa third. Time, 8:50%. Mutuals paid $38. He started in due time, but on arriving at Yon leers was met by a messenger from Greystone, who Informed him that Mr. Tilden was Indisposed and could not be seen. Thus rebuffed, the president proceeded to Albany. He immediately telegraphed to Mr. Manning, whom he had left in this city, to visit Greystone and see what ailed Tilden. Manning did as directed, but found the Greystone atmosphere uncomfortably frigid. He made his way to the library with confidence, and there encountered Mr. Tlldeu and Smith M Weed, both of whom met him in the most formal manner. Dr. Horling made a hurried examination of the wound, and found it to be about one inch in width. The blade had entered just above the sternum, and the depth of the wound could not be accurately determined, though the carotid artery appeared to have been severed. The man was unconscious when the ambulance arrived, and did not regain consciousness, but bled rapidly to death. The body was temoved to the First precinct, where it was viewed by the coroner.Washington, Aug. 23.—The last congress appropriated $3,000,000 to assist the states that desired to take an iater-decennial census. Many of the states and territories, especially in the west, have been quietly engaged in this work for the past year. The first return to the stcretary of the interior, as required by law, was made by the state of Colorado. It shows the population of Colorado to be 243,910, as against 191,807 In 1880, or an Increase of nearly 26 per cent. The manufacturing in dustries have increased from 599 in 1880 to 1,004 In 1885; the number of farms, from 4,506 to 8,474. All other branches of indtfitry show material increase. The number of schools has largely increased. Of the cost of taking the census of Colorado, the United States pays 1306,730. Returns from other states will soon be in, when a compilation will be made showing the total population of thj United States on Jan. 1, 1885. The states have until September in which to file returns. Colorado's Census. Hartford, Aug, 33.—There was a good attendance at the last day's meeting at Charter Oak park. The summaries of the events are: In the 2:33 class, purse $1,000, Butter Scotch won. Time, 2:25, 833K, 2:222:26%, 2:35%. Charter Oak Park* A Bank President'! Bad Management. Washington, Aug. 22.—Mrs. Lyles, wife of Mr. Henry Lyles, the contractor, died under very singular circumstances. About a month ago an agout called at her residence and offered for sale a small water filter for attaching to the nozzles of hydrants or kitchen sinks. Mrfc. Lyles purchased one, and several days afterward, in adjusting it to a spigot, scratched the inside of her right hand with the filter, just enough to draw blood. No attention-was given to thescratch until about two weeks ago, when the hand commenced to swell. Died from a Scratch. South Frajiingham, Mass., Aug. 22.— The Framingoam bank of South Framingham Is in trouble, and the savings bank commissioners are to Investigate iiapffairs. It is stated that the account* of tn treasurer, C. 8. Adams, have been kept in as unpardonably loose fashion. Adams' resianation has been demanded and received. It is not charged that he is a defaulter, but that he has used the bank's funds in his private business, and has confused his private accounts with the accounts of the institution. He is reported to be wealthy, and willing to pay any just demands upon him. The bank is fully secured from lea by Adams' bond. Mary Masterson, the unfortunate cause of the tragedy, stated to a reporter that she went to the corner of Wall street and Broadway to meet North by appointment, having promised' to say good-by to him before sailing to Duolin. After about twenty minutes' conversation North turned to speak to a man, when the negro approached her, saying, "Good evening, miss," and makiug some remark about finding the key in the door. She turned to the officer and complained of having been insulted by the negro, when Booker made another insolent remark. Fearing there would be trouble between the men she turned and went towards Fine street. A moment later she beard sounds of a scuffle, and turning she saw the negro running towards her. She hastened towards North, who was feebly rappinp for assistance, and found the blood gushing in torrents from the gaping wound in his throat. The 2:16 class, purse $2,000. was won by Phyllis. Time, 2:17}*, 2:19. The 2:30 class, purse $1,000, was won by Eitefoot. Time, 2:24, 2:24, 2:34D£. Finding the atmosphere of the room too chilling, Mr. Manning sauntered out on the veranda, followed by Mr. Weed. Once out of earshpt of the ex-governor, Mr. Weed proceeded to pitch into the secretary. He reminded him that he owed his present high position moat to Mr. Tilden's friendship, and that without the same influence Cleveland could never have been elected. In like manner he paid his compliments to Mr. Whitney, and gently jogged his hearer's memory rewdhig the litxft-al contributions made by Mr. Tilden and himself to the cause when campaign funds were needed, and as to hi* own personal efforts in Mr. Cleveland's behalf. Baseball. At Philadelphia—Athletic, 7; Metropolitan, 0. At New York—New York, 7; Philadelphia, 1. At Brooklyn—Brooklyn, lfl; Baltimore, 1. At Detroit—Buffalo, 5; Detroit, 3. At Richmond—Virginias, 8; Westminsters, 0. At Washington—National, 13; Norfolk, 2. Last week an abcess formed on the back of the hand, and Dr. Crook was summoned, the abcess was immediately lanced, but the accumulation of pui afterwards increased and blood poisoning set in. Dr. Stanton was called in consultation with Dr. Crook in, the case, but the skill of both physicians was futile. She died in intense agony. The metal seems to have been made from a composition of brass and zinc. A Civil Service Fraud. Baltimore, Aug. 23.— On June 6, Postmaster Veagen, being in need of an a(UUtional letter carrier, made a requisition on the civil service commission. The names of four men who bad satisfactorily passed the examination wore handed to the postmaster, among them being Frank A Geis. Geis was selected to fill the vacancy. It has been discovered that Geis had never been before the civil service commission, but that bis brother had been substituted and passed, in Frank's name, the examination. Geis was, therefore, dismissed from the service. The Hitcli in the New York Custom A Very Convenient Omission. House. Chicago, Aug. 22.—When the Underground Conduit company, of this city, was granted a franchise for laying a conduit to carry wires under ttys streets it was intended that a clause should b» inserted giving the city the privilege of using a part of the conduit free of charge. By an omission, intentional or accidental, this provision was not included in the grant. City Electrician Barrett supposed it was, and made preparations to put the fire alarm wires in the business district into the conduit. The company refused the use of the conduit to the city electrician, and an examination of the franchise ordinance showed that it was entirely safe in so doing. The company demanded that the city pay a yearly rertt for the use of one duct, but this the city electrician flatly refused to do. He, however, was forced to buy one of the ducts, two and one-half miles long, paying at the rate of $2,500 a mile for it. To put in a new conduit would have cost $8,000 a mile. New Yobk, Aug. 82.—Chairman Dorman R Baton, of the civil service commission, and Chief Examiner Lyman made another visit to the custom house to patch up the troubles said to exist there. They were receives by Acting Collector Berry in Mr; Hedden's absence. Mr. Eaton said he had no doubt everything could be amicably arranged, and Mr. Berry said he really didn't know what there was to arrange. Chief Examiner Lyman remarked that there is often least fire where there is most smoke, and Mr. Berry agreed with him. The conversation then drifted into the question of filling the vacancies in the local board of civil service oxaminors, and Mr. Berry said no names would bo proposed until Mr. Hed - den's return, next week. Nothing definite was done. Mr. Eaton decided, however, that Collector Hedden is right in holding that four namos must be sent in by the board of examiners for each vacancy, instead of only ooio, as was triod on Surveyor Beattie the other day. Manning tried to explain that Cleveland alone was to blame, but did not succeed. Mr. Weed proceeded to add to his discomfort by telling him that Tilden would henceforth be found arrayed against the administration, saying in conclusion, "In such a fight Mr. Tilden will come out on top every time." The Grant Family's Plans, Chicago, Aug. 22. —In conversation with Mr. Potter Palmer, the subject of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer's visit to Mc. McGregor was mentioned. "We left there last Monday," said Mr. Palmer, "ahd at that time Mrs. Grant was feeling quite cheerful—or as cheerful as could poaiibly be expected. She likes to have a few intimate friends about ber now, and we would have been pleased to remain longer on the mountain, hut circumstances would not permit" The Chicago Ballot Box Stuffing. Chicago, Aug. 82. — "Dutchy" O'Keefe, who was convicted about two months ago of having, with others, stolen the ballot box of tho Third precinct of the Third ward after the municipal election, with the hope of giving the ward to the Democrats, is getting tired of his confinement, and is ready to "squeal" if Governor Oglesby will pardon bim out. Within a day or two he has given tbe details of the theft, which have heretofore been a mystery, and has offered on condition of pardon to tell where the ballot box is hidden. Without giving names, he has declared that he and his confederates were egged on to the crime by a south side city hall politician, nn ex-alderman, and a prominent south side Democratic politician. According to O'Keefe's story, which is believed to be true, it was first decided that some Republican precinct in tbe ward should be fixed. Access to the boxes showed that tbe ballots in the Third precinct were the easiest to doctor, an 1 that one was taken hold of and manipulated. It is expecied that the whole story will be out in a day or two. The interview was endel by the appearance of a servant, who summoned the pair to dinner. The master of the house was not at the table. Mr. Manning Inquired for him only to be informed that ho was indisposed and had retired to his room. The secretary expressed a desire to see lir. Tilden before leaving. "He does not wish to be disturbed," was the lackey's reply, "and instructed me to tell all who migat Inquire for him that he could not be seen." Two Youthful Cracksmen. Cincinnati, Aug. 22.—Frank Jockers, age J 16, and John Harrigan, aged 12 years, were arrested and locked up at the Central station, charged with robbing a number of saloons in the west end. Their work during the past two weeks would do credit to professionals. They carried off a number of pool checks from one place and offered them in payment for cigars through another boy which led to their capture. After being locked up they made a full confession at the manner in which they operated. "What arrangements have been made by tho family for the future!" "On Sept. 11, Col. Fred. Grant and his wife will arrive in Chicago and remain at our home for a time. His little daughter, 11 years old, is already here with our family. The widow will start a&out tbe same time for Putnam county, N. Y., where she will live for a time with the family of young Ulysses, who has a farm in Putnam county." Thus dismissed Mr. Manning exchanged parting courtesies with Mr. Weed, and was driven to the depot How and when he reported his humiliating experience to Mr. Cleveland is not known. Caught With Stolen Package!. A Break In the WliUky Market, Pardoned After Twenty Years. Milwaukee? Aug. 3a—In September, 1865, George Wihon wag aenteneed to life Imprisonment for the murder of John RUey in this city. Repeated efforts have been made by his friend* in New York to secure his release, but the attorney who prosecuted him refused to sign the application. A week ago Wilson was released from prison after serving twenty years, upon a petition being prcsonted to Governor Rust signed by the district attorney, but he says he did ncM sign it. Wilson is a native of Troy, N, Y. Smith M. Weed has (or years been a de- Toted follower of Mr. Tilden. At present be U under a cloud on account of his connection with (he 1876 business. He is known to be a most liberal campaign contributor, and desfreT the office of surveyor more as a vindication and personal compliment thali for its profit. M* Fires In a Small Town. Chicago, Aug. 22.—For some time past the messengers cf the United States Express company have missed packages from their cars on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad. They could not account for the thefts until yesterday, when Thomas Kilfoy, a brrjteman, was found with several small packages in his possesion just as the express car was being pulled into the station at (a Forte, Ind. One package contained six shirts, another cigars, nnH a third, the contents of which were unknown, had C. O. D. charges of $41. Kilfoy was taken into custody by E. R. Hoyle, of th« express company, and upon his arrival in Chicago he was locked up in the armory. Cincinnati, Aug. 22.—There was g*eat excitement iu the whisky corner on' Change. Frices took a very largo drop, and everybody was thrown out ot balance in consequence. Early reports were that Peoria dealers biid sold in Chicago at 11.08, whereas tbo Peoria prioe is 41.13. and before long the Mill Creek Distillery company issued a brief circular stating that they would sell at a (LOO rate until Sept L An effort was made to sustain the market, but under the circumstances H wiw impossible. The break la all the more unfortunate at this tima as the market has beon unusually firm *»«„b a not too great supply and a good demand. Mobile, Ala., Aug. 23.—Particulars were received of incendiary fires on Monday and Tuesday by which the wBble business portion of Shuqualak, Miss., was destroyed. The flames were discovered in Or. J. T. Hancock's drug starts, and spread to the stores of S. D. Chamberlain, J. M. Edwards, of Hamilton, W. D. Clark, and a vacant store adjacent. The houses and mostof the contents were consumed. On Tuesday night fire Was set to the store of J. 8. Nicholson, and spread to the stores of G. W. Nithing and Albert Andeiton, and the dwelling of J. H. Burr age. Chtfy two stores remain, and the goods in them are badly damaged, as they were twice removed. The loss is about C25,000 and the insurance (15,000. A Farmer Hang* Himself. Johnstown N. Y., Aug. 28.—George Maple, a farmer, of Halienbeck, discovered on Wednesday morning that his daughter Ella had elof«d, having escaped from her room by a ladder, taking $500 of the old man's money. One hundred and fifty dollars of this sum was in gold, hoarded sinoe before the war. The grief of the Maples is made more intense because the girl is said to have ran away with John Blancbard, a married man with seven children, and old enough to be her father. It is reported that the twain are in New York- The deserted wife and children are and the indignation of the townspeople is unbounded.The Klopement Included SSOO. Stbacube, Aug. 22.—Ferdinand Meyer, a farmer, 89 years old, was found hanging from the limb of a tree in a dense wood near Dewltt. He bad probably been dead a week. Meyer left his home in Dewitt on Friday last after eating a hearty breakfast, exclaiming that that was the last meal he would ever eat in the house. He was not seen again until fonnd dead. Meyer had, within the last two years, met with frequent losses, both from accidents and the failure of his cropa These losses had brought on melancholia. The Marquis da Moms Indicted far Mmrder Mandan, D. T., Aug. aa.—The grand Ju*y has found an indictment against the Marquis de Mores for murdering William Laifrey at Little Missouri, June 96, 1883. The marquis is in the east at present The court sib ten days longer, and if the marquis can be reached in tune he will probably be tried at this term. At the time Luffrey was shot the case came before two Justices of the peace, who acquitted de Mores. CONDENSED NEWS. Death of the Tallest Militiaman. Kassqln has capitulated. Boston's population by a census just completed is 380,003. Maxwell's Case Adjourned. Philadelphia, Aug. 23.— Paul Benade, a member of Company F, First regiment, National Guar,I of the s ate of Pennsylvania, renowned as the tallest militiaman in Pennsylvania died here. He was nearly seveli feet in height, and very popular in the regiment.' T. Louis, Aug. 22.—Maxwell was brought up for examination, bat, on account of the absence of Judge Noqnan, he was remanded to prison. Judge Fauntelroy, who was upon tlia bench, did not desire to sit in the case, hit firm being retained for the defense. Hon. John M. Francis, late minister to Austria, is in Washington. Mrs. F. Eddleman, daughter of Mayor Steele, once a prominent Atlanta editor, committed suicide ftero by hanging. New York, Aug. 22.—The Grant monument committee met astain. A general appeal for contributions was prepared and ordered to be issued, also circulars to banks, clergy mon and editors, soliciting their assistance in bringing the objects of the committee to the attention of the people. A number of large contributions from leading business houses were received. The Grant Monument Committee. Outbreak of Tens Ifcrer in Ullieh Kpringfield, Ills., Aug. aa.—The State Live Stock commission instructed Dr. * Pan-en to goto Bloacaington to investigate C an alarming outbreak of. alleged Texas fever among a herd of cattle there supposed to have contracted the rtltwasa from a herd shipped from Hutchinson, Kan. Oat of ilxcy-one there are twenty dead, add a num- ' bar of the others are sick. He Wanted to Die Drunk and Did. The reported failure of H. M. Smith, the well known Wall street operator, caused some excitement, on the street, but he has yet made no assignment, notwithstanding that his office is closed. A Disastrous Oust of Baseball. Business Failures for the Week. Doves, N. H., Aug. 22.—Since the loss of his wife, three yean ago, William Chase, a middle-aged journeyman carriage painter, has frequently said that he wanted to die drunk. Ho ended a three days' spree by dropping dead from alcoholism. liAWKEMCK, Kan., Aug. 23.— A game of baseball, in aid of the Grant monument fund, was played here between nine county officials and nine business men, the participants ranging in age from 40 to 70 years. The register of deeds foil in running bases and broke bis arm, and the county clerk sprained his shoulder. Of the merchants nine one suffered dislocation of a knee and another had two fingers broken. The soon was SO to 41 in favor of the official* Tht (Wosipts amounted to fUHL New York, Aug. 23.—The business failures occurring throughout the country during the last seven days, as reported to R. G. Dun & Co.. number, for tbe United States, 158, and for Canada, 19, making a total of 177. Col. Lee, of Maryland, the new American secretary of the legation to Austria, has arrived in Vienna. CSS Ken Drowned. Oil Tanks Struck by Lightning. Lojtdon, Aug. IS.—The Gorman corvette Augusta has been wreckeJ. Her crew of 288 men were lost. The ship was valued at #1,750.000. The vessel was lost in a cyclone ta the Bed sea. The Prenldent Enjoying His Vacation. Platthburq, N. Y., Aug. fi—President Cleveland and Dr. Ward have been in camp since Monday at 'Willis pond, nintf miles from the Prospect house. The president is enjoying excellent h—1th, Rioting is going on in the Canary Islands in consequence of bad quarantine regulations and fear of the cholera The Awfol Cholera. Oil. Cmr, Pa., Aug. 82.—Two oil tanks, holding 260 barrels each, were struck by lightning at Bfnwshsm, and entirely consumed.Paul Boy ton's brother, Mr. M. P, Boy too, will be a parliamentary candidate at tlu next election in Ireland for Kings oou'ity. Marseilles, Aug. 28.—'Tbert. were ninetythree deaths and forty-five new caaes of cholera Deported hare between 8 a. m. aad ap.ni.