Evening Gazette

              fS NDMBEB I Weekly Kstabllshea mao. j PITTSTON, PA., I HUES DAY, AUGUST 27, 1885. J TWO OKNTS. J Ten Cents Per lVtrk, POISON IN THE BEER IT LOOKS LIKE BLUFF. MEETING JAV GOULD. MR KEILEY RETURNS. GIGANTIC COUNTERFEIT SCHEME, GEN. AND MRS. LOGAN UP8ET. A Gang Engaged In Manufacturing Ura- A SEQUEL TO' THE STRANGE CASE Tliey Take an Involuntary Bath in th« St. Lawrence—No Harm Done. Hie Executive Commute* of tin Knight* Make* a Demand. HE DECLINE* TO 8AY MUCH ABOUT HIS DIPLOMATIC EXPERIENCES. St. Louis, Aug. 27.—The largest case at counterfeiting In the hiitorr of American crime has lately been brought to light in Bt. Louis. A bundle of "ocniy" representing $320,000 has been found, and the secret service agents are working to run to earth the criminals, a part of whose product has already been captured. The counterfeit money was seised, but despite the utmost work, but one arrest has been made. Last May the Brazilian minister at Washington was informed that a gigantic scheme to introduce counterfeit money into Brazil was on foot; that genuine plates used in making Brazilian bank noteehad fallen into the hands of improper persons, and that preparations were being made to emit a flood of the spurious currency. The minister at on co laid the matter before the American authorities, and work was begun on the case. The headquarters of the conspiracy was located in 8t Louis, and it took good work to accomplish even this much. The authorities, convinced that while false money was to be made here, a great conspiracy to circulate it existed in Brazil, and have displayed much anxiety to get the names of the Brazilian conspirators. Partial success has crowned their efforts. Lucien White is in custody, and the bogus money hm been seized. When the arrest was made and the "cony" captured, the detectives were greatly disappointed because the bills wore only half printed. sillan Mote* Broken Op. AT EMPORIA, KAN8AS. Syracuse, Au«. 27.—Gen. John A. Logai and his wife decided quite early in the sea son that they would spend at least a part a the heated term at the Thousand Islands, or the River St Lawrence, accepting tht hospitality of Mr. G. B. Marsh, who own/ Cherry island, one of the finest on the river. The visit of Mr. and Mrs. Logan to the islands was looked upon as an honoi to those who have summer homei there, and they immediately begat to vie with each other in giving receptions and excursions. A private excursion and picnic was given to the genera) and Mrs. Logan and thirty other guests by Mr. Marsh. The party was conveyed in three steam yaohts to Shave island, a picturesque spot in the Canadian channel oi the river. Soon after the luncheon a photographer who is making pictures of some of the scenery among the islands happened upon the company, and proposed to take a group photograph. He persisted, and it wai decided to allow him to test his ability. GERMANY IF NECE38ARY. SPAIN THINKS SHE COULD WHIP N*w Yobk, Aug. 27. —Tbe executive committee of tbe Knights of Labor, compote.! jf ex-Mayor Powderly, of Scran too, and sthors, had a conference with Jay Gould, Oeneral Manager Talmage, of thj Wabauli railroad; Mr. R. 8. Hayes, the first vice president; Ml*. H. M. Hoxsie, tbe third vice president, and Mr. A. I* Hopklni, second vice president of the road, 1b the Western Union building, with a view to adjust tha trouble between the employes and i he Wabash company. Tbe conference lasted nearly two hours. After tho agreement recently made between tbe employes and Mr. Talmage, the manager of the road, hal been fully reviewed and discu&ed by both sides Mr. Talmage said that tio discharge of members of the Knights of Labor employed on the Wabash had been made -with his kn nvledge or consent, and if any such discharges had been mad* it did not meet with his approval.Italy Wh« Justified In Keftislng Him. Austria's Keasons Were Extremely Frlvolons--State Department Seeret* Net to bo Talked About. One of the Guests at the Walknp Wedding Believes He Got Hold of a Gloss of Beer Intended for Some One Else The Madrid Papers Working Up a War Sentiment—Henri Boehefort Afraid of Arrest— Michael Davltt's Belief: Gounod's New Oratorio. New Y ouk, Aug. 87.—Mr. A. M. Keiley, whom both Itnly and Austria have refused to receive as minister of the United States, and whose case is causing the state department some worry and annoyance, arrived with his family from Europe by the Red Star steamer Rhyntand yesterday. Mr. Keiley is a small man, with gray hair and closdy cropped gray mustache, and woars div ded glasses. "I start for Washington," he said. "What I shall dd after that I cannot of course say, as my case is now in the hands of the state department. Mr. Bayard has kept me iully informed, and I was ordered to report in Washington, as there was no reason for my remaining longer abroad. I did not visit either Rome or Vienna. Most of my time wax spent in Paris." "What reason did Austria give for declining to receive yon?" asked the reporter. "1 cannot answer that question for the reason that it is something the state department may not wish made public. In such matters it is between nations as between gentlemen. Austria may wish its correspondence upon this subject considered as confidential, and if so, even if congress by resolution should ask for the papers and should desire to know the reasons assigned by Auatfia,as it probably will, the state department may withhold the cf-rroapondcnoe because of its confidential nature. Therefore, although the reasons are known to me, I cannot state them, becauso I might in so doing be making public something which the state department would wish to keep secret. I will say this, however: I havo no idea at present Of resigning my commission as minister to Austria. The state department must first sottlo the status of the case, and the Austrian government must be forced to put itself on record. The point is just here. Had Austria assigned no reasons but simply said, 'We refuse to receive this man,' it would have been all right, and that would have ended the matter. No government is required to give reasons in such a case unless it sees fit, but if it sees fit to state its reasons those reasons must be reputable. Now, Austria has given reasons, but they are not reputable—they are irlvolouB. They are an affront to this people—reasons which, in the nineteenth century, are an affront to the common sense of mankind. Emporia, Kan., Aug. 97.—A fresh element of interest has been added to tha Walkup poisoning case by a singular story told by Mr. William Born, which would indicat3 that, whoever the poisoner, Mr. Walkup is not the first and only victim. Ou the evening that Mr. Walkup and hia bride returned to this city from their wedding trip an in formal reception was held at their residence, which was attended by the city officials and a number of prominent citizens. Among those present was Mr. William Born, a weli-known citizen and old-time friend of Mr. Walkup. Since that time Mr. Born has been confined to his room with illness strongly resembling that of the last sickness of Mr. Walkup. Your correspondent called on Mr. Born and f6und him itill quite weak. Mr. Born said: "I attended the reception to Mr. and Mrs. Walkup given at their residence on Saturday evening, July 25. Owing to the pressure of busiuc&f I did not arrive until about 9:30. After extending congratulations, and having a few moments' conversation, Mr. Walkup proposed that I drink a glass of beer with him to the health of the bride. I consented, and we stopped across the room and were each handed a glass of beer through an aperture iu tho door leading to the dining room. I could not see who handed it to me, and thought nothing of it at the time. After drinking it I remarked to Mr. Walkup that it was keg beer, and not aa good as I had at home. Mr. Walkup laughingly replied. 'You had better send her some of yours.' I good humoredly answered that 1 would, and immediately aid so. On the arrival of the beer I drank one gla;g, making four glasses that I drank that evening. I returned home at about 11 o' clock feeling very sick, and was barely able to ascend the stairs. I was attacked with severe cramps and vomiting. This continued all day Sunday and fcAinday night. At about 4 a. m. on Monday 1 sent for Dr. Jacobs, who gave m't a hypodermic injection of morphine, which relieved me. Dr. Jacobs, who also attended Mr. Walkup, pronounced our illnosi similar, if nob identical." London, Aug. 27.—The Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Parrar, canon and archdeicon of Westminster, expects to sail for Nj.v Yorkearly in September, and will make a twomonths' tour of the United States. He has accepted invitations to lecture in several of the large cities on Dante, Browning, Napoleon and the Talmud. Mr. Michael Davitt has written a letter to The Cable News, in which be say* there has been so much misrepresentation about his belief and his proposed plan pf action that be wants to make a definite state' sent of what he believes and intents, and wants to have hisstatAnent correctly reported. The statement la somewhat prolix, but in substance it amounts to a declaration that while supporting the Parnellites Mr. Davitt will maintain his agitation of the question of proprietoi*jhlp of land. Mr. Davitt admits that the Irish parliamentary party have done and are doing good work, but he looks upon their eforts as su bsidiary to the main question, which is the redemption of Ireland's soil. He believes that the question of ownership of land is the most vital question now Ijefore the people, not only of Ireland but of England and the world. The people are becoming more and more cognizant of their rights and power, and it is necessary that their impulses «h«i| be intelligently direoted so as to be made potential, Qe says that, while he admires Mr. Parnell's patient plodding in his slower method, be feels that for himself life is slipping away, and U be is ever to raise his voice iq advocaoy of this greatest and meat needed reform it must be now. After some further discussion ex-Mayor Powderly asked that all discharged Knights of Labor be reinstated. His request called for anotber'dncasBion, which terminated by the Gould members of the committee asking time to consider the matter. The Knights of Labor committee then withdrew. In order to give prominence in the picture to the distinguished guests Gen. and Mrs. Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were placed in a boat just off the island. Am the prooi was about to be made the* boat was overturned by those sitting on the rail, aud the occupants were thrown into deep water. A scene of the greatest excitement followed. Several sturdy oarsmen who were with the party took to the water and made heroic effortB to rescue the four people who were struggling in their efftJrts to ' reach shore. Mrs. Logan was the first to be rescued, borne in the strong grasp of one of the pilots of Mr. Marsh's yacht Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were soon OQ shore, while the general seemed to enjoy the novelty of an involuntary bath, and paddled leisurely to dry land, despite the inconvenience of bis clothing, Mrs. Logan was prettly badly frightened, but soon gained her composure, the general admonishing her to keep cool. Dry clothing was soon furnished by the residents of a cottage on a neighboring island, and the yachts were turned into temporary dry rooms. It is probable that the answer of the Gould committee will not be made known tor several days. A WAR OF RACE8. The captured stuff was in sheets of bills of the denomination of 200 milreis, purporting to be issued by the national treasury, but they were all fronts without backs, while carefully prepared advertisements, also in the Portuguese language, made the bills look like dodgers being gotten up for some enterprising retail merchant of Rio Janeiro. Portuguese and Irish Kngage la a Lively Battle. Faia Rjvxb, Mass., Aug. 37.—At Portemouth, at the north end of Rhode Island, 300 Irish and Portuguese laborers are employed in packing factories and unloarffag the numerous steamers used in the menhaden fisheries. There is a bitter feeling between .the races, increased recently by the refusal of the Portuguese to Join the Irish in a strike. Sunday night two workmen became involved in a quarrel, which resulted in a raC-e fight, in which half a dozen Portuguese were wonted by ten opponents. The Portuguese felt sore, and on Monday, when they went to change places with the Irish gang, every one took a club. A lively fight ensued. The Portngueee were getting' the beet of it, when 100 Irish suddenly appeared on the scene. They were unarmed, uk) the Portuguese brandishing their clubfc closed with them. The tide of battle was turned soon, however, and the Portuguese Had to their boarding houses, from which they were driven into the field. The proprietors think that but for the timely arrival of the Irish reserves the Portuguese wwrtd have killed every Irishman at work The Portuguese, fearing another row, are leaving. Several arrived here, br.ngmg the fiast new* of the affray. Thu advertisements seemed to take away all the criminal intent from tbem. They are printed on excellent bank note papor. Tbe bank note part o( the bills is an excellent piece of work. It is an exact reproduction of the original, made by tbe American Bank Note company, a fact only explicable on the theory iliat the notes were printed from the original plates. Later it was discovered that in New Orleans sheets were found which had backs printed with the back cf the Brazilian bank note. This made the whole scheme manifest, and bore out information in the bands of the authorities here, which was that the chief conspirators hav ■ not trusted their subordinates fully. Tbey had the backs priutel iu New Orleans and the fronts in St. Louis. When they were ready for worn the shoots were to be split in two, the backs and fronts Joined together into a bozus bank note and little remained to be done to complete the fraud. The signatures have not been added nor does the current series of numbers appear upon tbe bills. The notes are particolored and the colors are laid in with absolute exactness. There remains some arrests to bo made in St. Louis and New Orleans when the names of the Brazilian members of the gang can be secured and a cose made. If there is no war between Spain and Germany over the Caroline islands Incident it will n«£ be the fault of the Bpaniih newspapers. the Madrid journals are now filled every day with warliie leaders and statistic* showing the comparative military and naval strength of the two powers. It to admitted that the German army is larger that of Spain, and that even cm the customary estimate of three Germans to one Spaniard the Germans oould triumph In Spain if tBey ever got there. But on the sea, the papers assert, that Germany's power is contemptible in comparison with Spain's, and that the Spanish navy could blockade Germany's porta and sweep German commerce from the seas at any moment if the order were given. The Madrid Journal asserts that an American firm of steamship owners has offered to deliver within three months a squadron of fighting cruisers ready for service. The war fever has extended to the Spanish shipping trade, and many merchant steamers are being offered to the government These vessels would of course be absolutely worthless in a contest with apy modern man-of-war, but they might be ireful as commerce destroyer*. In the meantime news from the Carolines is anxiously awaited and is expected to reach Madrid tomorrow. J ■ Mr. John Ruskin took a short walk in die open air, and is gaining strength slowly but steadily. The festivities were continued despite the fact that four of the party had bardy escaped drowning. The picture was taken just as the boat capsized, and the distinguished people were thrown into the water. It presents a ludicrous scene. Gen Logan if understood to have ordered a number of tb« photographs, to present to his friends and to preserve as mementoes of his first visit to the islands. When asked what his theory was as to the cause of his sickness, Mr. Born answered:SPORTING NEWS. "Well, I have never experienced any such feeling before, but," and then hesitating, '"I believe I got the wrong glass of beer." Trial Heats of the Geneva Regatta—The Turf and Diamond. "With Italy the case la different The reason given by that government appealed to me as having in it something of force, and as I could not well do anything that might embarrass my own government by forcing an issue, I of course resigned as toon as the reason was made known to me. It certainly would have been unpleasant for King Humbert to receive as minister of this government a man who had so severely denounced his father. The reasons given by Austria, on tbe contrary, are such as cannot commend themselvei tp any thinking community, especially in this day and agCD." "It has been generally understood in this country that Austria's refusal was based on the fact that your wife was a Hebrew, and on that account could not be recoived by the Austrian court." Added weight is given to Mr. Bora's theory by the fact that Mrs. Walkup a few days after her arrival took a white powder, which she had purchased in Cincinnati for arsenic, to a druggist in this city to analyze and see if it was arsenic. The physicians consider Mr. Born out of danger, though, from the peculiar features of the case as manifested heretofore, he is liablo to suffer a relapse. The effect of this revelation is. to turn the tide of public opinion, which was beginning to be in sympathy with the prisoner, largely against her. Gmiya, N. Y., Aug. 37.—The races were an event in the history of Geneva. All day long throngs of people were congregated about the regatta boathouse commenting on the appear an oe of the oarsmen and venturing predictions as to the result of the race. Although 4 pi m. was the hour set for the start the rival oarsmen were not in line until 6:30. The shore was thronged with spectators. The positions were numbered, beginning at the west shore of the lake, and the fourth man in the final heat will be awarded the first position in the consolation raoe. The course rowed was three miles, witb a turn. In the first heat there were four contestants—McKay, Hamm, Dabinett and Lee. McKay came in flrit, while Hamm and Lee were tied for second place. In the second heat, which was rowed directly after the finish of the first, there were three entries—Hosmer, Ten By ok and Hani an. Stanton was booked for this heat, but did not put in an appearance. Hosmer finished first and Hanlan second. There will be five contestants in the consolation raoe. A Bad Clergyman Flees to Cassia Lowell, Aug. 87.—John Washburn, a Baptist minister, has Just fled to Canada to escape prosecution. He was sent from this city by the Home Missionary scctety te be educated for the ministry at Water villa, Me. There he was detected in the robbery a Catholic church and expelled. He asanried a Maine lady; was subsequently meiiM in Verm cut. He was sent to prissb Mr bigamy, duped the prison officials to pretending piety and secured a pardon. He removed west, married a third wife, induced het to transfer her bank account to hltn, tQOfcjber here and deserted her, takipg all her money. Mrs. Washburn Ka 3 was eent'MU* te Var western home by her friends. his Crimea known here the bigamist had the presumption to apply for the pastorate of the Worthen Street Baptist cLurch and actually duped another to acoqpt ys pas torai services. His career waa exposed to the church and Washburn fled. . , A Threatened Postal Card Famine. Washington, Aug. 27.—There is considerable uneasiness felt at the postoffice department from fear that the supply of postal cards in the various postoffices throughout the country may become exhausted before a new supply can be finished. The contract with the old contractors for furnishing postal cards was not renewed but a new contract with C. C. Wool worth, of Castleton, N. Y., was entered into on July 1 at a considerable reduction compared with former prices. At that time it wofi estimated that there were sufficient postal cards to last until Sept. 1, on. which date tbe new contractor was to begin furnishing supplies. Too new contractor is behind over a week from the date stipulated when he should have begun to print the cards. As a consequence of this delay nearly every large postoffice in the Unitei States has run short of cards. Postmaster Pearson, of New York, has telegraphed that he had postal cards sufficient for one day only. A Wipply was transferred from another postoffice sufficient for his temporary wants. Third Assistant Postmaster General Hazen, who has just returned from Castleton to investigate the cause of the delay, says be hopes to be able to supply all requisitions of postmasters within a few days. The progress and character of the work being done by the new contractor, Mr. Walworth, is not, be says, entirely satisfactory to the postmaster general. Should the cards, however, not come up to contract standard the government hai ample remedy, as under the contract tbe postmaster general can pay for them what he pleases. He also has remedy for delay. Mr. Haxeasays the contractor promises when be does get facility to work to turn oat 1,600,000 cards per day, which, if he begins soon, will avert the threatened postal card famine. A brother-in-law of Mrs. Walkup, Mr. E. Finlqy, has arrived from New Orloans. He says ho thinks only a lew days will ba required to solvo the mystery to the satisfaction of the public. He said he had known of several cases in which suspicions were much stronger than in this case, aud where conviction seemed positive, but which ultimately were shown to be utterly groundless.Birmingham, Aug. 27.—Gounod's new oratorio, "Mors et Vita," was rendered at the Birmingham musical festival for the first time. The audience was enormous, and the enthusiasm evoked by the music amounted to an ovation. The composition was pronounced by all to be the author's masterpiece. It is more melodious than "The Redemption." The oratorio was admirably performed. The principal sololste wen Mme. Albani and Mr. Lloyd. Herr Richter conducted the performance. ''And would not that bo a frivolous reason in this age of the world? Austria has ennobled members of that race. Whether they are received at court or not I cannot say. Bat that the Austrian government should assign such a reason for refusing to receive a minister of another power seems veiy_strange." Mrs. Walkup is feeling very cheerful, and says she has no fears as to the result of the investigation. Notwithstanding the statement made by Mr. Born, she feels confident of proving her innocence. She retains the remarkable self-possession which she has shown throughout the trying ordeal. The coroner's investigation, while developing nothing especially new, is bringing out facte confirming what has hitherto been printed, all very damaging to the accused woman. "Who has charge of tho American legation In Viennal" It will not be surprising if Gaudaur does not participate in the final heat, as it is said he is somewhat indisposed. It is reported that Gaudaur is anxious to arrange a match with Harlan, Courtney and Teemer are at the Franklin house. Teemer is here for the purpose of arranging a double scull race with Hanlan and Lee. It is intimated thai several challenges may be expeoted when the result of the raoes is learned. Hosmer pronounces the Geneva course the finest in the world. Confessing to m Horrible Harder. I Pawpaw, Mich., Aug. 87.—Much GK K. Barker has mode a foil confession to the Pinker ton detective* in mgard to tt»e murder of Harvey Keith, whose horribly mutilated body was found in Max lake about July 8L He state* substantially that. i«lw night of July 198 be came homo and bond Harvey Keith in his house with Mrs. Barker. Ha (Barker) then sprang at iKeith, jumped upon his breast and choked iuiu to deato. After a time he went to the hcuse of his brother, William Barker, who oamo back to town with him. They then carried the body a mile to Max lake, and after badly mutilating it, threw It into the laka, where it was discovered several (iajs later. He declares that Mrs. Barker bad nothing to do with the killing, but was a iilluaan of the crime, and she will of course be held. Sheriff Todd last night arrested William Barker and lodged him in Jafl. I Paris, Aug. 27.—At the meeting of the sympathizers of Olivier Pain for the purpose of denouncing the English government Henri Rochafort who it was "nnmiA.il wo«ld preside, appeared only for a moment and then hurriedly left, evidently fearing arrest The Socialists then took possession of the platform, and consumed the time In denouncing things generally. The real object of the meeting was passed over until near the conclusion, when several motions accusing the English government of being responsible for Pain's death and demanding vengeance were hurriedly adopted. The meeting was orderly throughout "CoL J. Fenner Leo, tlie secretary of le gation and charge d'affaires. He will remain in charge until my case ia settled." "You know that Bishop Keane'a letter to you has been published!" "Yos, but I do not know how it became piiblishod." "in that letter Bishop Keane says: 'I allulo to the treatment inflicted on you as an insult not only to one of the most highly «nd deservedly esteemed Catholics of the dioc se of Richmond ani on a of the moCt honored citiieis of Virginia, but, through bim, to all his fellow-Catholics and fellowcitix i'i» in this country and to the holD father himself.' To what does he refer as on to you as a Catholic and to all tbe Catholics In this country?" No Concession to the Nailers. Pittsburg, Aug. 20.— The Western Noil association met here, and after a long session decided to allow the present card of prices to remain unalterod. New York, Aug. 27.—The first race at Brighton Beach was a consolation puree of a mile. Bonanza first, Tony Foster second, Haledon third. Time, 1:49% The mutuals paid 117.70. Brighton Beach Kaees. Gou. W. H. Powell, o£ Belleville, Ills,, said: "We have decided to continue work with the feeders in the nailers' places. We have made no concessions to the nailers." Coming Army Changes. Mr. of Wheeling, said there were 180 machines now at work in that district All the manufacturers say that the feoders are doing good work and rapidly acquiring the art of keeping nail machines in repair. The second race was a selling purse of three-quarters of a mile. Miss Baldwin first, Harry Morris second, Hot Box third. Time, 1:18. The mutual pools paid $11.86. Washington, Aug. 87. — President Cleveland will be called upn soon to appoint another brigadier general in the army to take the place of Gen. Nelson E. Davis, inspector general, who goal on the retired list Sept 20. CoL Roger Jones is the senior assistant of the corps, bnt as ha will not retire for age until 1808, it is urged by some army officers that Gen. Absalom Baird, also • colonel, be promoted to the coming vacancy, as he must retire in August 1888. This vacancy will promote Lieut. Col. Jos. C. Breokenridge to colonel, and Maj. SBward M Heyl to lieutenant colonel, leaving a vacancy of major, to which vacancy Col. George W. Davis, captain Fourteenth infantry, aide-de-camp to Lieut Gen. Sheridan, will probably be promoted. •u do not care to discuss that point at this time except to «vy that he perhaps may Ihink, as some others do, that a little of the old spirit of Know-Nothingiam has sbotvu itself in the comments that have been made in this case. But it would be manifestly improper for me to express any opinion on that point." "To what does be refer in speaking of your business?" "To the fact that I had given up my position as corporation counsel of Richmond, I suppose. I am a lawyer, and held that office since 1878, but when I starte 1 abroad I cut myself up root and branch—resigned my position, sold my furniture and books, and clnss-i up my affairs completely. The present condition of my affairs is therefore peculiarly unfortunate, but I can only await the further action of the state department. 1 shall make my report to Secretary Bayard jas soon as1* reach Washington." The third race was a selling sweepstakes of seven furlongs. Valley Forge first, Cardinal McCloskey second, Montauk third. Time, 1:32%. The mutual pools paid (10.25. Savannah, Aug. 27.—Tbe soswsr Ctty of Savannah, from New York, due here on Monday night, did not reach her wharf until yesterday morning. She arrived vtt Savannah late Monday night, while the severe storm of that day and night was at its height, and put back to sea with her cargo badly listed. Tbe steamer William Lawrence, from Baltimore, due Monday, arrived yesierday. She came to the tD barf with her flag at halfmast, her second mate, Robert BdUkaer, having been washed overboard and lost tin the storm of Monday night. Kehoes of the R% Storm. At the meeting the western factories were all represented, and those who attended say that the nailers will have to drop their demands or stay out of the factories. An attempt has been made this week to start up Schoenberger's nafl factory by having the feeders take the place of the nailers, but so far the attempt has been unsuccessful The firm succeeded in getting one feeder, named James Carlisle, to go to work; but such an influence was brought to bear against him that be quit at noon. The fourth race was a handicap of a mils and a furlong. Miss Brewster first, Woodflower socond, Torpedo third. Time, 8:00. Mutuals paid $8.90. Prise Fighters to Make a Test Case. Rochesteb, Aug. 27.—Patrick Slattery was arrested at the Central depot on the charge of engaging in a priie fight. Warrants were also served on the referee and Slattery's time-keeper. Slattery and the time-keener gave bonds in the sum of (1,000 each, and the referee gave bonis in the sum of (500 to appear next Wednesday in the police station for examination. Baker, who was arrested In Buffalo, will be arraigned here. District Attorney Taylor made the complaint In the action, but as he could not make affidavit to the facts, ho requested the reporters who were present at the fight to do so. They refused, and he then had them summoned before Police Justice Keeler, and compelled them to make their statements although they protested. The Rochester men who have left tho city will probably return and deliver themselves up. The men will make this a test case and the decision will undoubtedly do much toward either encouraging or killing sporting matters in this section. The fifth race was a purse for two-yearolds, to carry 100 pounds, three-quarters of a mile. Saluda firsts Florence Fonso second, Climax third. Time, 1:19% Mutuals paid $22.45. V The sixth race was a handicap hurdle race, over one mile. Bally first, Wimbledon socond, Bonoiretta third. Time, 1:53%. Mutuals paid $11.90. A Doctor Amuuslnated. The Storm In the South. » Dead wood, Oak., Aug. 27.—Dr. H. P. Lynch, druggist and practising physician at Sturgis. was shot and instantly killed at 11 p. m. on Saturday by some person as yet unknown. He was seated in his store reading a paper when the assassin approached to within a foot or so and fired. The ball passed through the right arm into the body, lodging in the heart. The shot alarmed the neighborhood, and many persons rushed to the building. They found the store door open and the doctor seated in his chair dead. It is believed that the deed was committed by a member of the Twenty-fifth infentry through jealousy over the attention paid by the doctcr to a woman of the town. Charleston, S. C., Aug. 27.—It is esti. mated that the total amount of damage by the storm to the shipping in the harbor, the wharves and buildings in the city will reach 12,000,000. Nearly every vessel in port and every house in the city hai been more or less Injured. No account! have been received from down the coast, and but little is known as yet as to what extent crops in thin vicinity have been dam- Cholera Losing IU Grip. Baseball, At St. Louis—St Louis, 5; Buffalo, fl. At Chicago—Chicago, 8; Detroit, 2. At New York—New York, 6; Providence, 0. MiBWKTTiI.M, Aug. 87.—The mortality from cholera here continues to decrease. Twenty-seven deaths are reported. , Madrid, Aug. 87.—Four thousand nine hundred and aixty-nine new oases of cholera and 1,547 deaths are reported in all of Spain. In the past twelve boon 14 uw cases and 14 deaths have been reported In Madrid. Suspicious oases of sickness are reported at Malaga. Toulon, Aug. 87.—Only ton psneos dtkd here from cholera. 1nTHtl(«t1(aUni m Government Official. Wabhinqtoh, Aug. 87.—John Dickerson, until recently the superintendent of the new pension office building, is accused of irregularities, and Commissioner Black is having the matter investigated. It is allng.id that sixteen men under Dickorson Here drawing salaries without rendering any service. Property belonging to the government, lumber and buildmx material of various kl »1D, it i$ soU, has been sold un i removed. T'jt; charge* were reported to Commissioner Black, who now has detectives engaged in tracing the property. | At Philalclphia—Philadelphia, 5; Boston, 1. At Pittsburg—Allegheny, 7; Louisville, 8. At New York—Metropolitan, 8; Baltimore, 2. At Wa.liingto%-Virginia, 8; National, 4. At Phila lolphia—Athletic, 7; Brooklyn, 10. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 1; St. Louis, 2. Thirty-eight Y«an Pastor of One Church. Manchester, N. H., Aug. 37.—William McDonald, the oldest Catholic clergyman ot New Hampshire, died of paralysis of the brain, aged 78 years. Deceased was thirtyeight years pastor of St Ann's church, oi this city.  session. Walter TbMa; C. A Hermann, of SteubMrrit(Lr«4 A. T. Hoe ver, of Cimuniisti, were elected supreme representatives. The supreme repfs—ttitives were instructed to advocate bhanial sessions, and also to favor the creation of two classes of insurance for (1,00ft and 18,000 respectively. Adjourned ty hold next session at Zanesville in Augast, 1888. Governor Hoadljr on th« Ohio Election, Baltimoiuc, Aug. 87.—Governor Hoadly, of Ohio, stopped at the Carrol ton hotel, in this city, on his way to New York. A United Press reporter called on the governor and asked him what he thought of the outlook in Ohio. "We have a fair fighting chance," answered °D6 governor. "Tiiey beat ui last fall by 11,000 votes, but then they hod Mr. Blaine's personal canvass to h,-lp them and any amount of promises of patronage, which he made light and reft all over the state. Why, he made enough premises of places in Ohio to bankrupt tweuty national administrations. Of coui-3e we fight tho Republicans this year without that element in their favor, for Blaine not having anything at his disposal, present or proip-'Ctivo, cannot hold out any inducements in the way of offices. It is rather on the other side this year, and that gives us the vim to go into the fight with prospr "i of winning." Kim on a Philadelphia Bank. New York, Aug. 27.—The old ferryboat Newark, employed by the Pennsylvania railroad as a cattie transport boat, came into collision in the North river, nearly opposite the Battery, with a large schooner. Tbo ferryboat struck the schooner amidships, cutting into her side and turning her over. Several tug boats took the schooner in tow and beached her on Governor's islRnd. The crew of the schooner was taken off by the ferryboat. A Ferryboat Collides with n Schooner. Philadelphia, Aug. 27. —There is a run on the Spriug Garden bank at Twelfth and Spring Garden streets, a state concern. The bank has not been closed and all demands are being met. The president, Francis W. Kennedy, declares that the run is due to malicious rumors and that the Institution if entirely solvent He says the surplus is about $30,000. The capital stock is $270,100 and the deposits $1,650,047; "**■" Englishmen Drying Land. CONDEN8EO NEWS. Vicksburg, Aug. 87.—A representative of an Engliih land syndicate Is in this city, having just come from Bolivar county, in thn upper portion of this state, situated on tho line of the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas railroad, where he purchased seven large and valuable cotton plantation* A large portion of the land is in an advanced state of cultivation. The sale was made on the basis of (50 for land in cultivation, oi $35 for deadened and timbered land. Tho purchase monev which was paid amouuted to about $300,000. Minister Cos has been presented to th« Sultan. Georgia was visitad by a hurricane. Several lives were lost. It is said that John McCulloogh has less than two weeks to live. Contesting a Case for Five Teas*. Grjcenttild, Mass., Aug. 27.—In the famous Spurr-Pratt case for forgery sad kindred charges, which has been continued term by terns from 1880 until now; Uw court ruled that evidence taken before Uw insolvency court could not be used against the defendants in criminal proceedings. This disposes of five of the iridietmeute under which the government depended upon that cia&i of testimony to convict. Ot\Jectlii|f to the IDlvoree Lair. Kiel's Appeal. Hie residents of the southern portion oi Dakota are still anxious for its division and admission as a state. Concord, N. E, Aug. 27. —1 he bill establishing in ths state adivorco law similar to that at present in force in Massachusetts was defeated in the house, after a sharp debate. The purity of elections bill to remedy the growing evil of purchasing votes was passed by the house. Both parties supported it. It will probably be defeated in the sonate. Montreal, Aug. 27.—It Is stated that Fitz pa trick, counsel for Rial, has received an order to take his case before the Manitoba court of appeal at the next term. Ths Riel fund is reported to be daily increasing. At a special meeting of the county of Terrebonne council $200 was voted in aid of the rebel chief. Concerts and other entertainments are being held in various parts of the country in aid of the Riel fund. Twenty-flve of the attache* of Bellevue hospital. New York, are on the sick list from the defective plumbing of that institution.Watkbpubt, Conn., Aug. 87.—The gro vera here lMve started a milk war. Ont began by dropping from eight to six cent* I«r quart. A rival made it four cents, fol lowed by another at two cents, and now otM man is selling two quarts for a cent. Two UuarU of Milk for a Cent. Senator Logan, aooording to reports, thinks the senate should carefully investigate recent appointments before confirming them. Mar* AlmihooM Abuses. Boston, Aiisc. 27*—The board of ovemoert , of ti® poor, who have been investigating I marine hospital bureau is notified the alleged cruelties practised at the Cam* that 890 cases of sxna!l-pox and lift deaths bridge almshouse, have, by a rote of B to 1, have occurred in Toronto since Aug. 1. called for the resignations of Warden Wil- The pestoffloe department has received tin liam E. Hough, his wife, the matron, and , report of the inspector showing that th« V. E. Bryant and his The boar I ' postmaster at Chlco, CaL, is fl,488 short wil) euhmit Its report at the next meeting. His removjg has been recommended. WASHINGTON NOTES. Mr. Theodore FrelingVix'Tsen, son of the late Secretary of State Prelinghuysen, wai married in Newport to Miri Alice Coates daughter of Mr. James Coats*, of Scotland! Boston, Aug. 87.—The supreme of the American Legion of Enaor continued it* session. Documents f'Otu several states were presented and personal matters pertaining to the oonsuii wan oiscaaaft, after which the members and their took a steams tor a pleasure trip down the barber.The Legion of Honor. Harrisbcro. Aug. 27.—The Democratic convention nominated Mr. Conrad R Day for state treasurer. A platform was adopted warmly indorsing Mr. Cleveland's administration, and declaring war npoo ths proposed coalition of the Vanderbilt aad Pennsylvania Central monopolies. Dmf Nominated (or Stat* Treasurer. Fiomtoh, Mian,, Aug. ST.—There was C heavy frost bam The ioe at 6 a. m. wai quite thick. Gem km U won mature* Wan when tha nuij troat oooorred tivi /ear* afk Winter la Coming. An infernal machine exploded in the saloon of Jamas R Rodges, of Philadelphia. The place was wrecked. Several peopls were severely injured, bat none fatally. The affair is a mystery.