Evening Gazette |
Previous | 1 of 4 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
All (PDF)
|
This page
All
|
Loading content ...
C0 ■fiiiiv t 1010. \ t WW. j" PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER K. 1885. J TWO CENTS'. I Tea Oenti. Per Weak, FIGURING IN OHIO. ema leaders. The Djmooratic ticket Is elected, with the possible exception of treasurer and commissioner. The state senate is Democratic, and there is a strong probability that the Democrats will have the legislature on joint ballot, though the majority will be small."" Pittsburg, Oct. 15.—A Commercial- Gazette (Rap.) special from Cincinnati says: ••Cleveland and its county are solidly Republican, a terrible blow to the Payne party. The whale of the Republican ticket in the state is elected by an average of 16,000 votes to spare. In Cincinnati and its county of Hamilton the Democratic managers are holding back certain returns with the hope Of doing things in such a way as to count in certain Democratic senators and house members. They will not succeed, as it is believed the result will probably stand in this county, that the Republican senators and representatives are elected with one exception, which will give both house] of tlie legislature to the Republican party, with John SheiMian for United States senator. In this county, on tha county ticket, the Democrats are successful in the mo3t important offices." Cincinnati, Oct 15.—The situation ip Hamilton county is changed, an t the jubilant spirits of the local Republicans have somewhat subsided. While it appeared early in the day as if the major portion of the Republican ticket was elected and members of the Duckworth club had concedel the victory to the other side, later returns indicate the election of the entire Difinocratic legislative and county ticket by pluralities ranging from 100 to 700, with Uie single exception bt Kuhl for county commissioner. The returns, however, are incomplete, and there ii a growing disposition on the part of Republican) to contest the election if the official count does not ahange the result. The following telegram was received from the Prohibition candidate for governor:MORE OF FERD. WARD. witness emphatically called attention to the, large deposits in the Marine bank, and tho amount reduced to $1,000,000. He still complaine.l that it was too large, but nothing was to be dona. WAR ALMOST CERTAIN. WEST SHORE AND CENTRAL. A Circular From tlie tatter Company te Its Stockholder* on tlie Consolidation. THE COMPOSITION OP- THE LEGISLATURE NOT YET KNOWN. THE "PULL" HE HAD WITH THE EUROPE GREATLY EXCITED QVKR KING MILAN'S DECLARATION. New Yoiuc, Oji. 15.—The following circular lia; Lejn usuad to the stockholders of the New York Central and HikUo.i River Rtilroa 1 coiripiuy: NEW YORK COMPTROLLER. "The -comptroller has absolute power concerning revenue bonds," said the witness, "and the necessity for their issue Is left to his discretion. Not mere than 91.000,- 000 worth of revenue bonds can be issued 1)1 one month." That Individual was Very Accommodating: and - Helped the Marine Bank All He Could—Some Peculiar ltond Transactions. Prfnce Bismarck Strongly Opposed to an Appeal to Spark May Cause an Immense Conflagration—Kus- Claims Made by Both Sides—Forah«r"» • Plurality—The President on the Ketu—Senator Sherman for Hoadlf't Defeat -- Af , \ -• r t* j Washington, OiSt' 15,—A lack of interest and the absence of the qsual enthusiasm and excitement over the result of an Ohio election , every where apparent here. The returns were miagre and late coming in. and only small groups assembled where they wore bulletined. This marked slunge was due no doubt to the fact that Republicans holding government positions thought it b3at not to bo seen out late shouting over a Republican victory or, lamenting a Republican defeat, while Democrats la office wore naturally quiet, and Democrats out of office are so much dissatisfied with the general course of thing! that they were anything but over-enthusiastic. Nothing definite could be learned at the White House concerning the president's fea'.lng over the result Some of his callers say be exhibited no evidences of distress about ft, and CoL Lament, the president's private secretary, * observed, whsn asked haw the president regarded Democratic defeat in Ohio, that the president said nothing about it, and thtt he did not think be lost any sleep over It. Administration men say that, had the Democracy of Obio allied Itself more closely Tlie directors of this com pa a / have doemolit ad r liable to agree, is tin ovout of the Weit Shore railway beta? purchased by the -committee ot creditors oC the road having the matter in charge, to bocome lessee i of the roai for a long term of years, guaranteeing the payment of the principal and interest upon $60,000,000 of first mortgage bonder by way of rental, at 4 per cant. Interest per annum, the West Shjre company transferring to this coinpnny (ho whole of its capital stock, amounting to $10,003,000, at par. "Has it happened that the amount in the city treasury was in excess of the amount raised on revenue bonds at a given time?" sla's Present to Alexander. New York, Oct 18.—The senate investigating committee dropped the excise department ani Jbogan to probe into the relations of the defunct Marine bank, the firm of Grant ft Ward and the city's financial apents during the period that Seth Hastings Graat was comptroller. If Mr. Ward obeys a subpce.ia from the committee he will be examined, and if he ignores it legal proceedings will be taken to compel his attend ance. London, Oct. 15.—The rumor that King Milan of Sarvia intends to i**Die a ioc'ara tion of war is curre.it in o.-_ j c p"a.' of Europe, an 1 it has wonder;':iMv in ,-ryl the excitement over the situation in ths east. A German envoy has been sent post haste from Berlin to Nisch and he i% said to be carrying a most important message from Prinoe Bismarck to Kihg Uilan. The nature of this message is only a matter of oonjecture, but It is believed thftt the German chancellor wishes to peitrain the Servian king from invading TYir Irish territory. It is almost certain that any attack by Servia upon the neighboring provinces of Bulgaria would be like a spark in a powder magazine, but it is feared that Bismarck's restraining massage will be too late to be jffactive. The casus belli, or the pretext upon which King Milan is expected to det clare war against is as follows: It is allegel that for months past Bulgarian agitators have fomented risings among thft - Servians living on the frontier. These constant Outbreaks, although petty in themselves and promptly ■oppressed, have kept the frontier in a state of alarm and have greatly annoyed the government at Belgrade. King Milan has more than once remonstrated with Prinoe Alexander of Bulgaria, and has demanded that the Bulgarian mischief-makers be interned. Promises to this effect have, it if said, been mrJe by the Bulgarian government, but they remain unfulfilled. It is this omission by Bulgaria of the duty of restraining her own marauders that is now to be made the pretext for a Servian invasion of Bulgaria M. Mijatovich, the Servian minister at London, iuformel the Cable News correspondent that he had presented to the British foreign office a note mentioning this omission an the part of Bulgaria. M. Mijatovich added that although frequent complaints hal been made at Sofia he believed that Princo Alexander had secretly approved the proclamations inciting a rising in Servia which were seised on the 27th of last month. "Yea, sir. 1 remember the time when we had to pay 7 per cent Interest on revenue bonds. This year we have boj*row,ed at all tho way from 1JC to l&X per oent" Richard W. Montgomery, a clerk in the chamberlain's office, testified that all drafts and transfer papers passed through his hands. He knew Ferdinanl Ward and received chocks from him. He recei ved a letter from Ward last three days before the failure of Grant ft Ward. He produced the letter. It read as follows: " The location of that road, connecting at every important point with the Njw York Central, made a legitimate competition under separate management impossible, and a watchful rivalry inevitable, tending everywhere to promote special rates a ad special privileges destructive to both roads and doing the public no good. The result was Been in the almost immediate bankruptcy of the West Shore company and a serious reduction in the net earnings, and as a consequence in the dividend! of tlia New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company. It Is believed that under one manage* ment, with an economical administration upon the revival of business, the increased facilities which we can afford will enable the company to render an efficient and acceptable service to the public at such cost as to give a fair remuneration to tha capital necessarily employed. It has been thought desirable before completing this arrangement to ask the stockholders to ratify the action of the directors by their rotes at a meeting called for that purpose to meet Nov. 4, 1885, at the office of the company, in the city of Albany, at 13 o'clock, noon. Isaac 8. Barrett, bookkeeper in the city finance department, was the first witness. The witness submitted a statement showing the daily bilancei in the Marine bank from Jan. 1, 1880, to May 6, 1884, and a statement of the balances in other banks during the same period. The witness also presented a detailed statement of Grant Sc Ward's purchssea of city, revenue and other bonds from Aug. 85, 1888, ta May 2, 1884. Deputy Comptroller Richard A. Starrs, who has been for years in the finance department, then took the stand and testified tbat 8. Bastings Grant assumed office as comptroller on Aug. 1, 1888. His bondsmen were James D. Fish, Police Justice Welde and Ferllnand Ward, the former of yhom waj president of the Marine bank and the latter a director. As soon as be took office th9 city began to have dealing* with the firm of Grant & Ward. At the same time the transfers at deposits to the Marine bank increase! rfcpidly. On July 2&, just a short time before Mr. Grant became comptroller, the deposits in the Marine bank amounted to only 9241,000, while on April 24, 1884, they aggregated $1,800,000. That was within ten days of the failure. Ai the same time Grant A Ward dealt largely in ctty bonds. Of revenue bonds Grant & Ward bought during the first four months of 1884 $8,450,009. Grant ft Waid, Bankers and 1 Brokers. No. 2 Waul, strut, D New York, May 8, 1884. | Mr. Mont«omerr: Dear 8m: 1 have had a talk with tha Comptroller about the bank balance yesterday an 1 be saiJ ho vraj perfectly agreeable to anything the chamberlain did. I am carrying some of the bonds I took yesterday in the Marina bank and I want you, if possible, to put (100,000 or 1300,000 in the Marine bank to-day*ill Monday, and I have a lot of bonds to be delivered on Monday. Let me know what you can da Yours, P. Ward, Grant ft Ward. with tile administration methods the result "What did you do about that letter?" "I declined to act" on ii. The comptroller didn't call to see ma." might have bwn different. On tho other band, sanae D-mocrats there are who extt«a gratification at Republican success in fftitn nn~* a lew who go so far aa to hope that New York may also go Republicanbelieving that a few such defeats will bring the administration to its senses and away from "Mugwump" influence. Republicans in office ure quiet, very juiot, bat no doubt pleased, and rejoloe in secret at their homes over their party's snooess; "What was Ward's method of dealing with the city?" "When he would bay $1,000,000 worth of bauds be wouli give his checks and requea; that they be deposited by the in the Marine bank. That was often done. He accepted uncertified checks from Ward because he wa) well known. Saving* ban ice and prominent people aro often treated in the same way!*' "The Prohibition vote is all that could reasonably be expected, and is large enough to fco'd a balance of power in future elections. The Prohibition party is the only one that shows an increase over the vote oi last (all. It has multiplied its vote by three, and will continue to grow. The next ProD hibition campaign in Oaio begins to-day. "A. B. Leonard," AN AUDACIOUS BURGLAR. But a Woman'* Plunk Cause* HI* Arrest while the faces of Republicans out of office "Were the checks that Ward asked you to deposit in the Marine bank all certified?" "Not alL" Before He Seeure* Plunder. mw • broad smile. The friends and ad- Senator Sherman especially iiImii IH14 over the certainty of his return to the senate, and the prominence which tto Ohio fight—distinctively a Sherman light, they say—will give to that gentleman as a presidential candidate in 1888. Columbus, Oct. 15.—The Republicans have elected two members of the house from Boston, Oct. IS. — At 11:80 p. m. a young man coolly opened the frost doer of the house of Maurice F. Casey, at No. 00 West Dedham street, with false keys and went directly up stairs to collect such pluuder aa he could find. While the burglar was at work trying to break into a locked closet, in which there was quite a sum of money, he was discovered ijj Miss Mary Casey, Mr. Casey* a sister. She bravely grappled with the intruder and screamed for the others in the house to come to her as sis tan oe. The burglar seizjd Mis* Casey by the throat and choked and pounded her savagely to make her let go her hold upon him. "What are these revenue bonds?1 "Thoy are obligations to raise money for necessary curreat expenaes in anticipation of the collection of the tax levy." EPISCOPAL 6HURCH CONGRESS. HE HAD "UNBOUNDED FAITH. And He Took a Man's Word for Fivv The witness then described how the balances in the Marine bank increased weekly during 1883 and 1881 front 9241,000 to $1,800,000. At times the Marine bank had more cit/ money than the Importers and Traders' bank, the regular city treasury, from which transfers are made to the other depositories. Oa Jan. 6, 1884, for instance, the Marine bank had (1,280,000, while the Importeri and Traders' bank only had $023,000. On May 5, 1884, the Marine bank's balance was reduced to $1,000,000, while that of the Importers and Traders' bank was increased to $1,860,000. To Be Held In New Haveu on Oct. 30. Distinguished Speakers. Philadelphia, Oct. 15.—At the examination in the injunction cases of the Soutli Pennsylvania and Beech Creek railroads to tWs city William Thaw, a director of the Pennsylvania Railroai company end vie* president of the Pennsylvania company, alluded to the reasons for the negotiationsfor tho railroad transfer, and said that to reaching the desire! harmony ijt was understood to be necessary to get the South Pennsylvania railroad out of the way of the Pennsylvania Railroai company. So long as Mr. Vanderbilt was conducting aggressive measures in Pennsylvania there oouldn't be a basis of harmony for *he trunk lines in their business. Mr. Vajderbilt was the controlling interest in South Pennsylvania railroad, and getting him out of that road would relieve the irritation. As an officer of the Pennsylvania company he was interested to the consummation of the transfer because it is a question of vital impOrtanoe to the lines west of Pittsburg. The final part of the Pennsylvania company to tnit transaction was to act as negotiator and agent for the Bedford and Bridgeport company to respect to bonds and seocks already (sued. The Pennsylvania company acted as principal to the purchase to assuming charge of the negotiations for the control of the road. Million Dollars. Naw Haven, Oct. 15.—The tenth «"""«) congress of the Protestant Episcopal church of the Unitel State) will «e held in this' city Oct 80 to 33, in Caril's Opera house. Much interest is felt in this gathering by members of th3 Episcopal church and by Christian people generally. A large number of distinguished clergymen and laymen are to be in attendance, and are to speak upon the many subjacta marked out for discussion. The congress is not a legislative bo4y, being simply an association for the voluntary discussion of questions looking toward the general good of the church and to Christian progress. The writers and speakers are not delegates, but simply churchmen—high, low or ritualist, as the case mar be—having ia single object in view. The votes on any subject under discussion are taken. this county. This is the firs* time in the history of the party that Franklin county deotaa a Repubiigan to the legislature. Cuvxland, Oct liS. —As- the returns come in it is shown that many Damoorafc vefted the Prohibition ticket In Akron the Democratic loss was 600, of which SOC went to the The same will hold good,' though perhaps on a snjhller scale, throughout the state. In explatnWg A ghastly temperance lesjon is reported from Birmingham. George Butler, a youttg man of good position, was found in a street in that city crawling along on one foot, his other foot having bean out off, leaving a fresh stump, from which blood was flowing in streams. The wretched man, in a desperate attack of delirium tremens, had jumped from a window, and had then hacked off his foot with a tableknife.She held on as long a? her strength lasted, and then droppel insensible to the floor, badly shaken up and bruised. The burglar made his way into the street, running the gauntlet of the others in the bou*a, who went after him. Officers joined in the race and succeeded in capturing the burglar on Newman street.. Hn was taken to the station bouse, where he first gave the nsme of George Barrett, and then changed to James Watson. No property was found on him. this the Democrats say that it was brought aboat by the disreputable actions of the \-„"How did Grant & Ward pay for the city bonds they purchased?" "By certified and uncertified checks on the Marine bank. In most instances the checks were certified." Bkrlin, Oct 15. —The approaching twenty-fifth anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor William as king of Prussia, Oct 18, is to be mode the occasion of a remarkable celebration. The elaborate military parade will include 4s a special feature a corps oomposed of veterans of the wars of 1884, 1888 and 1870-71. last Democratic legislature, of which the coal oil deal was the principal one. The kppototnwnt of Miyk Banna, a Republican, to a government position by President Cleveland alio had the effect of turning many Democrats over to the Republicans and. Prohibitionists. Democrats on all iw«s declare that they are pleased with the result, and some of them who vote! the Democratic ticket aay that if the election waa today they would have voted for the Pruhibittouists. They are greatly du" jiaased with the way to which the administration has dealt with Ohio, and hope that it will awake to the fact that something witt have to be done for Ohio, and that before lon(, too. "Do you r-imember the comptroller ordering the delivery of bond* to Grant & Ward when checks in payment had not been recoivjdf" There will be two sessions of the congress daily, at 10:80 a. m. and at 7:80 p. m., and but ten minutes are allowed to each speaker or writer. No one can speak twice on the same subject. Bishop John Williams, of Connecticut, will preside, with Rev. G. D. Wildes, D. D., of New York, as general secretary. Vihkna, Oct 15.—Seventeen million cartridges and 7,000,000 silver five-franc pieces have arrived at Rutsohuk by a vessel from Russia for Prince Alexander of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian arsenal at Rutschuk ia turning out 60,000 Bjrian rifle cartridges daily. Nkw Orleans, Oct. 16.—The report) of an alleged reign of terror la Bienville parish, La., have been greatiy exaggerated. The sheriff has informed the governor that be is able to suppress the outrages, but had not yet learned who the guilty partiei are. Near. Sparta, p. few days ago, Peter Booker (colore.!) was callel upon by a number of "Regulators," and sought refuse ap the chimney. The crowd broke in and forced him to com? down. One of tlio party struck him with a club and others began firing. Peter went up the chimney .agfln, sprang from the roof and took to the' woods amid a rain of bulletj. He wat struck twice, but not seriously hurt. He did not recognize any of his assailants. , A Small Helen of Terror. "No, sir." "Can you explain the steady increase in the city balances in the Marine bank during Mr. Grant's termf "Don't you know it fu done at the request of Ferdinand Wardf' "It was when Grant & Ward were larg* dealer* in city bonds." '1 cannot" The list of writers and speakers includes many of the most prominent clergy of the Episcopal church of America. Among the number are six or seven bishops, also Arond en com Farrar and Veaey, of England, and several gentlemen well known at the bar, on the bench, in the army and in private life. Pittsburg, Oct. 15.—The Coovart claimants of the Harlem property, in New Tork city, held a meeting in the Home hotel, in this city. The object of the ujeetiog was a discussion of plans of procedure, and to listen to the report* of attorneys having the matter in charge. Over seventy-five persons were present. Mr. W.E. Looy, of Spenler, O., acted as chairman, Walter Shupe, Esq., of New Tork, trustee of the syndicate, was called upon, and presented the case as it now stands. He presented what, to the minds of the interested claimants, was proof positive that property worth 1600,000,000 was awaiting a change of ownership. He bad not yet completed his statement when the syndicate adjourned for dinner. They agaitrasiemuled at 3 o'clock, continuing in sossion until a late hour. Most of the claimants are in fine spirits the turn things have taken. Said Rev. W. C. Coovert, of this city's "We have already gained one case involving $50,000, and we will gain the others just as easily." Several prominent Now York attorneys, among others, Hon. Wm. M. Evarte, will be engaged in the case. It is sa.d that ihey ha*i given their opinion that the claimants have a good case. A Cue Involving •000,090,000. Columbus, Oct. 15.—The chairman and members of the Democratic and Reap frUcao state executive committees have Mnat their reipective bead quartan all d«7, endeavoring to cipher out a majority on either tide in the legislature. There has been nothing unusual in the proceedings, with the exception thateach has been claiming confidently that they had a majority on Joint ballot The Democratic committee steadily claims they have carried the legis latlve ticket in Hamilton county, notwithstanding the figures sept out from Cincinnati, which indicate that the Republicans tpv* tteeted their entire ticket, with the Mtafltiii* M Harlan for representative. Counting Hamilton county solid, the Dim- "What were you to getl" asked the atterpey general. In answer to questions, he said that J. Nelson Tappan was city chamberlain at the time, and the witness believed he was also a director in the Marine bank. "Whatever stocks and bonds had been ratted by the South Pennsylvania company tnd also the stock of the American Construction company, which was to build ths road." "Did the city receive all lta deposits back from the Marine bank!" "No. The sum of $650,000 is still unaccounted for. The balance at the time of the failure was #1,000,000." 8PORTING NEWa "What have you receivedf" "Nothing." "It was reported that the city had difficulty in reducing the balance from $1,600,- 000 to $1,000,000. What do you know about that!" Tale's Fall Begatta—Baaing at Brighton Louistillb, Oct **M. — Gen. William Howard Irwin, who was an offlear in the Mexican war and wai on Gej W. 8. Hancock's staff during the civil war, has u.ccine hopelessly insane, and he was ordure! to bo incarcerated in the Anchorage asylum His mania is homicidal, and he has triad 11 kill his wife and son. During his lucid intervals he has begged his wife to have him confine J. Gen. Irwin is W years old, an i about ten years ago married Misi Julia Chambers, the daugutar of % wealthy citisen and the rfigning belle o( Louisville society. He has been connected with many important local enterprises and was highly esteemed. An Old Soldier Becomes Insane. "What was J. Pierpont Morgan's position in the transaction?" "That of middleman." New Havkn, Oct 15. —A bright autumn day was granted the Yalensians for th#r fall regdUa at Lake Sal tons toll. The water was rough anj the wind beafy, but not to a sufficient extent to render it uncomfortable for the contestants. Beach—Baseball. "The securities were delivered to himr' "Yes." "The city's draft was made good by an overdraft by Grant & Ward on some other bank.". "And you reoeived nothing in return!" "Yes, his word." "Do you mean to tell me that you consummated a transaction involving $5,000, 000 upon a man's word'" "What action has been taken to reoover the balance!" In the single sculi mile and a half race there were four starters. The men got away m good order, keeping well together, but soon separated into'pairs. Then followed a procession to the finish, Appletoo, '86, winning in 11:47; Bolton, '86, second. ocratic oommittee claims the legislature on Joint ballot, with fifty-six members in the home and twenty-one in the senate. Tiiey give nothing but general figures, and refuse to name the counties in which, it is claimed by the Republican committee, the contests have Been close. The'Republic in committee claims a majority on joint ballot without Hamilton county, and also a working majority in each branch. Counting Hamilton tor the Republiun legislative ticket, and including half tho other doubt tfal county and districts, the Republican committee say the house will stand 71 Re- "Nothing has been dons that I know »f." "What is the finance department doing about itf" "1 would like to see the world go on without just such transactions." The hearing wasjfhen adjourned. "We are watting patiently until the final divideud is declared." "Is it any one's duty to take action in the mat-or!" The freshman six-oared barge race was over a mile straightaway course. The race was very close with '88 in the lead down to the "Point." The crews hero turned to the left, giving '89 the benefit of the inner course, and a tine spurt put the latter crew ahead. The '80 crew maintained ita lead to the finish. Time, '88, «:67; '88, 7:18. Manufacturer* Attend a Secret Meeting. Nbw Havm, Oct. 15.—A number of gentlemen repreienting many of the principal lock manufactories of the United States held a secret meeting of short duration u this city. The natnre of the business transacted, if any, was not male public. One gentleman who was present intimated that tree trade in its bearing on the lock-making industry was given some consideration, and that the meeting was about equally divid'jd on tbe subjects of free trade and proteoiion. Aneiher gentleman said that tho outctfmt of tho meeting might po3sibly be a memo rial to congress on the subject of protection, agd finally tbe selection of somebody tt represent tho manufacturing interests in congress. "There is no specific law on tike subject, and I don't know if any action has been taken or is being taken." Dutton, Ont., Oct. 15.—A fire brctmmat in Lane's block here, burning it to the ground, together with Hock in & Pool's large stock of dry goods ani groceries. 'Ihs fire then spread to Black's block, Hodder'a bakery, Wilton's tailor store and Thttnpson's furniture (tore, 'totally destroying them, togethar with a dwelling house. Hock In & Pool lose $13,000, and the uthir losses range from $4 000 downward. The total loss is about $30,000, partially insured. A Destructive Fire. "Was Ward a frequent visitor at the finance department'!' Boston, Oct 15.—Miss Annie, youngest daughter of the late Henry W. Longfellow, was married in the Longfellow mansion, at Oil Cambridge, to Joseph Gilbert Thorpe, of Eau Claire, Wis. The ceremony, which was that of the Unitarian church, was performed by the Rsv. Samuel Longfellow, uncle of the bride, assists 1 by Rev. El ward H. Hall, of the Harvard £quare Unitarian cnurch. Charlss N. Gregory, of Madison, Wis., was best man, and Mrs. Ole Bull lady of honor. The home was decorated with cut and growing plants, native and tropical, evergreens and orange blossoms. A large and fashion *le assembly of literary, scientific and society people was present. The couple spend the honeymoon in the west, but will make Cambridge thenfuture home. Mlis Longfellow Married. nubliaans to 80 Democrats, and tbe senate 94 Republicans to 18 Democrats. In the 3;ht and scheming for the leglslatuie the urality on the state ticket has been lost eight of, though it is believed It will reach 18,000, and the Prohibition vote will be 23,000. "He called occasionally to sse the comptroller and chamberlain. I never had any conversation with him." The last race, the junior and sophomore two-mile straightaway eight-oared race, was delayed somewhat needlessly. The juniors led slightly at the start, but the water was very rough, and for the first half mile their outriggers were niany times under water, Both crews palled in unusually good form from beginning to the end. At the beginning of the last eighth of a mile the juniors were leading by a length and over and spurting.' The sophomores gave a plucky spurt and closed up the gap. Time: Juniors, 18:26; sophomores, 12:30. '•Was there aiijr preference given to the Marina bank in drawing against deposits!" "I can't say." "How many banks are designated as spec al depositories for city money?" "Twenty-one banks and five trust coir panics." ten* Oae Cjf -the peculiar features of the vote is that it show* Hoedly has run behind, which would indicate that a part of the defeat at least ia caused by the dislike of his course. The chairman of the Democratic committee says tbe result was causedgin the main from the fact that the liquor vote went back on the Democratic party, and he takes tbe result as an indication tlfet they want a liquor tax similar to that of the Hoott law. A member of this commitjtee thinks a great many Democrats were dissatisfied with President Cleveland's policy and concluded to express themselves at the first opportunity. Governor Hoadly himself- says it was caused by the fact in the first place that Ohio is substantially a Republican state and the contest: followed a presidential campaign when the Republicans had a good majority, and it was too soon' for the drift to turn tbe other way. Ho also thinks the fact that the Republicans, under the direction of John Sherman, nominated liquor and saloon men in the majority of tbe cities for the legislatve made it impossible for the Democrats to «ive them the scare they did two years ago. fie also thinks there fu a general apathy cn (he part of the Democrats which counted greatly In tbe cities, where the Democratic msmi are found to have been. Q. A. B. AocouiU Short. "Wai the Marine bank favored?" '"1 appau was in the habit of making deposits direct in the Marine bank." "Did be apply the same rule to the other depositories!" Niw York, Oct 1&—There being an apparent discrepancy of d 000 in the accounts of Maj. John H. Walker, quartermaster general of ths department of New York, S. A. R, he has made up the amount, though he claims thai the alleged deficiency existei before he took office, and resulted from a confused method of keeping the aocounts by his predecessor. The accounts will be officially examined. Mr. Codman l'robably the Man, WASHINOTMf, Oq;. 15. —When asked by a representati ve of the United Press, to say wAo noull probably be his successor, lir.' Dorman B. Eaton said: "X brieve that the position hai oeen tendered to Mr. Charles R. CoJmau, of Massachusetts, and 1 sincerely hope ho will accept." "My impression is that he did, but perhaps not to so great an «xfcent." "How does thp comptroller know what deposits are madei" Km1b| at Brighton iieaoh. New Yobk, Oct 15. —The first race at Brighton Beach was tor maidens of all one mile. Barbara first, Castilian lecond, Winston third. Time, 1:5#' Mu lusis paid *8.30. C„ "He sees t'no banlr books the first Tuesday ot every month. A weekly statement is sent to him by the chamberlain. court clerks turn the money over to the chamberlain when the sums are small. Large deposits are made direct by the receivers in the Importers an I Traders' bank. The chamberlain is the head of a separate bureau. He does not pay out any money and should not handle any. He gets a salary of $25,000 a year, out of which he has to pay all bis expenses. A court officer in bis service receives tees for the collection of the state tax." Ex-Collector SlmaiOM to be Imitated. Boston. Oct 15. -Maror O' Brieu has instructed Corporation Counsel Nettleton to consider whether an indictment can be maintained against William A Simmons and others in the purchase of Fisher hill for a high-water system, and whether any of the money can be recovered. Also to see that the matter is taken before the grand jury. Nettleton has replied that be thinks the offence clearly indictable. it is still stated at the executive mansion that Mr. Eaton's successor has not been selected. Air. Cod may's name, amom others, has been considered but not called upon. 'Bie second race was a sailing purse of a mile. Rico first, Jack of Hearts second, Ernest third. Time, 1:48. Mutual* paid C23.30. The third race was a selling purse of a mile and a furlong. Cardinal McCloskey first, Una B. second, Jim Have third. Time, 2:01. Mutual* paid C1L28. Newcastle. Pa., Oct 15.—The body of a man, about &) years old, with a ballet wound in the temple, was found in the woods near here. An empty pistol was found near by, indicating that the man had kJKDd himself. The body was badly decomposed. It is thought that the remains are those of a man named Fry a, of Steamtown, 0. A Ballet la His Head Baltimore and Ohio Declares a Ten Fei Cent. Dividend. Baltimokk, Oct. 15.—At the regulai monthly meeting of the board of director* ot the Baltimore and Qhio Railroad company a semi-annual dividend of 6 per cent, in cash was declared on the stock of the main stem, and also on the stock of the Washington branch for the six month* ended Sept. 30. The fourth race was a handicap for all ages, one mile and a quarter. Ten Strike first, Kiug B. second, Hannah third. Time, 2:14*. Mutuals paid C11.26. Quarantine Against Canada. Tha fifth race was for maiion 2-year- olds, over five furlongs. Aureole first, Gen. Price sccond, L H. D. third. Time, 1:04%. Mutuals paid C21.05. New York, Oct 15.—At a meeting of the general passenger agents of the trunk lines it was agreed to resume the old pool system, establish a Joint ticket agency a4 Castle Garden, the emigrant business to be divided between the various roads. The rates agreed upon ore: From New York and Boston to Chicago, C13; from Philadelphia, C11.75; from Baltimore, C11.35; from Montreal and Quebec: C11.50. Passenger Kates Advanced. * Washing ton, Oct. IS.—A circular has been issued by order of the president establishing a thorough quarantine against Canada, and giving to tba local boards of health and sanitary inspectors all the authority of quarantine .officers. Very rigorous means will be employed to tha spread of smallpox. "What is the use of the bureau of berla.nl" "It has worked to great advantage so far." "In what respect? Has it ever discovered any fraud?' "No, sir." MAWWm, Oct 18.—Senator Sherman ui4 thftthe thought the Hipublican majority on joint ballot in the legislature would uot be iesi than twelv*, without counting tttSbiUon oounty, He expressed some butpriw »t the delay ami unusual indication! in Hamilton county, but believed a fair return would be which Would givi tUe B i ubiicans at least eight of the ten member* of thi bouse and three out of thi four numbers of the senate, Be suid; "71m election is an emphatio protest against the fraud and violence in the south besides tending to settle tfca temperance question and (erring as- a warning to the Ires train e.eiueut." WASHINGTON NOTES. 4,t Newark—Metropolitan, 8; Newark, 4. At Cincinnati — Cincinnati, 0; New York, I At Chicago—Cbioago, 6; St Louis, 5. Game called on account of darkness. At Brooklyn—Boston, 4; Brooklyn, & Baseball. Frienls of ex-Congressman George A. Post, of Susquehanna, Pa., think that he will Boon recei ve tbe appointment of governor of the territory of Dakota. "Has it ever been instrumental in detecting fraud?'' ' "No, sir." They Want a Bankrupt la*. Nkw York, Oct IS.—The board of trade aud transportation adopted a memorial to President Cleveland, reciting the necessity for a national bankrupt law, a ad urging him to recommend such a measure to congress in his next message. "Wherein, then, is its usefulness?" CONDENSED NEWS. W. A. Vincent, recently appointed chiei justice of the supreme cpurtof New Mexico by President Cleveland, has been suspend ed from office because he htd appointed ex- Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, of star route trial notoriety, a member of a commission to draw grand -and petit jurors for the territory."If it didn't exist we would require other officials to keep the accouuta. He keeps duplicates of our accounts." Sterling Cau Cynpeta. N*w York, Oct l%-C—Collector Hedden, of the custom bouse, has received instructions from Washington to throw open to all citisens the oompetitive examination for the weighershlp maao vacant by the suspension of Sterling, appointment by the col ector, in place of Bacon, removed, caused a great deal of discussion some time ago. The Mugwumps have held that only the foreme.i and assistant, weighers were eligible to compete for the p ace, 'ihfc would have exclude 1 Sterling, but under the president's order he can now compete for the position which he onos briefly held. ft The various cabinet officers hare begun work on their annual reports. ' The finance department keeps all accounts? ' ..."Yes." Kate Judil, the female burglar, was captured bear Newport Killed by Crpu-Kxum hint Ion. "Then what Is the use of having a chamberlain?"Reports of bog cholsra in Kentucky art prevalent in Louisville. Cars ran on several ot the rot da at St Louis without disturbance. Ebiz, Oct 15.—In the court room of 'Squire Crow, in the southern part of Erie county, Albert Southworth, the plain H if in a case, became so agitated under cross-examination that he fell dead from the witness stand. The chief of the bureau of statistics reports that during the two months ended Sept 80 last the total value of exports oi cotton aggregated $9 838,630, against $ 10,- 854,406 during a similar periol in 1884. Tue total vs lues of exports of breadstuff i for the %ine months ended Sept. 30'lostweri 1108,344,848 against 1110,606,583 during a like period in 1884. "1 would nqt like to say that it has not ■ useful office. It is an aucir.nt one, having been create 1 by the Dongftd charter." Bookkeeper Barrett was recalled. He said that he had called Comptroller Grant's attention to the fact that the Marine bank (Hi April 80. 1885, held «»great deal more city uioouy on deposit than its capital of C950,000 warranted. Early in May the Clams N ATI. Oct. 14.—Toe Enquirer (Dem.) say it "The Republican state ticket is «1 sated by a plurality much smaller th«n the trsi claim of tke Kepuniioan managers. Hamilton oowtlgr is Deiirooratic, notwithstanding Mm frauds easnmiUed by Bepubli- Steamer John H. Starin, reported missing, has arrived safely at New Haven. A case of smallpox is reported at Quebea, caught from handling a Montreal letter. Toe rumor of the engagement of ax-President Arthur and Miss Tillie Frelinghuysea i* being revived. " Josh Billings " Bead. Pan Francisoo, Oct 15.—H. W. Shaw, better known ai "josh Billings," the humor-1st, died yesterday at the XMmoote hotel, Monterey, of apoplexy.
Object Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Number 1010, October 15, 1885 |
Issue | 1010 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1885-10-15 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Number 1010, October 15, 1885 |
Issue | 1010 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1885-10-15 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | EGZ_18851015_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | C0 ■fiiiiv t 1010. \ t WW. j" PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER K. 1885. J TWO CENTS'. I Tea Oenti. Per Weak, FIGURING IN OHIO. ema leaders. The Djmooratic ticket Is elected, with the possible exception of treasurer and commissioner. The state senate is Democratic, and there is a strong probability that the Democrats will have the legislature on joint ballot, though the majority will be small."" Pittsburg, Oct. 15.—A Commercial- Gazette (Rap.) special from Cincinnati says: ••Cleveland and its county are solidly Republican, a terrible blow to the Payne party. The whale of the Republican ticket in the state is elected by an average of 16,000 votes to spare. In Cincinnati and its county of Hamilton the Democratic managers are holding back certain returns with the hope Of doing things in such a way as to count in certain Democratic senators and house members. They will not succeed, as it is believed the result will probably stand in this county, that the Republican senators and representatives are elected with one exception, which will give both house] of tlie legislature to the Republican party, with John SheiMian for United States senator. In this county, on tha county ticket, the Democrats are successful in the mo3t important offices." Cincinnati, Oct 15.—The situation ip Hamilton county is changed, an t the jubilant spirits of the local Republicans have somewhat subsided. While it appeared early in the day as if the major portion of the Republican ticket was elected and members of the Duckworth club had concedel the victory to the other side, later returns indicate the election of the entire Difinocratic legislative and county ticket by pluralities ranging from 100 to 700, with Uie single exception bt Kuhl for county commissioner. The returns, however, are incomplete, and there ii a growing disposition on the part of Republican) to contest the election if the official count does not ahange the result. The following telegram was received from the Prohibition candidate for governor:MORE OF FERD. WARD. witness emphatically called attention to the, large deposits in the Marine bank, and tho amount reduced to $1,000,000. He still complaine.l that it was too large, but nothing was to be dona. WAR ALMOST CERTAIN. WEST SHORE AND CENTRAL. A Circular From tlie tatter Company te Its Stockholder* on tlie Consolidation. THE COMPOSITION OP- THE LEGISLATURE NOT YET KNOWN. THE "PULL" HE HAD WITH THE EUROPE GREATLY EXCITED QVKR KING MILAN'S DECLARATION. New Yoiuc, Oji. 15.—The following circular lia; Lejn usuad to the stockholders of the New York Central and HikUo.i River Rtilroa 1 coiripiuy: NEW YORK COMPTROLLER. "The -comptroller has absolute power concerning revenue bonds," said the witness, "and the necessity for their issue Is left to his discretion. Not mere than 91.000,- 000 worth of revenue bonds can be issued 1)1 one month." That Individual was Very Accommodating: and - Helped the Marine Bank All He Could—Some Peculiar ltond Transactions. Prfnce Bismarck Strongly Opposed to an Appeal to Spark May Cause an Immense Conflagration—Kus- Claims Made by Both Sides—Forah«r"» • Plurality—The President on the Ketu—Senator Sherman for Hoadlf't Defeat -- Af , \ -• r t* j Washington, OiSt' 15,—A lack of interest and the absence of the qsual enthusiasm and excitement over the result of an Ohio election , every where apparent here. The returns were miagre and late coming in. and only small groups assembled where they wore bulletined. This marked slunge was due no doubt to the fact that Republicans holding government positions thought it b3at not to bo seen out late shouting over a Republican victory or, lamenting a Republican defeat, while Democrats la office wore naturally quiet, and Democrats out of office are so much dissatisfied with the general course of thing! that they were anything but over-enthusiastic. Nothing definite could be learned at the White House concerning the president's fea'.lng over the result Some of his callers say be exhibited no evidences of distress about ft, and CoL Lament, the president's private secretary, * observed, whsn asked haw the president regarded Democratic defeat in Ohio, that the president said nothing about it, and thtt he did not think be lost any sleep over It. Administration men say that, had the Democracy of Obio allied Itself more closely Tlie directors of this com pa a / have doemolit ad r liable to agree, is tin ovout of the Weit Shore railway beta? purchased by the -committee ot creditors oC the road having the matter in charge, to bocome lessee i of the roai for a long term of years, guaranteeing the payment of the principal and interest upon $60,000,000 of first mortgage bonder by way of rental, at 4 per cant. Interest per annum, the West Shjre company transferring to this coinpnny (ho whole of its capital stock, amounting to $10,003,000, at par. "Has it happened that the amount in the city treasury was in excess of the amount raised on revenue bonds at a given time?" sla's Present to Alexander. New York, Oct 18.—The senate investigating committee dropped the excise department ani Jbogan to probe into the relations of the defunct Marine bank, the firm of Grant ft Ward and the city's financial apents during the period that Seth Hastings Graat was comptroller. If Mr. Ward obeys a subpce.ia from the committee he will be examined, and if he ignores it legal proceedings will be taken to compel his attend ance. London, Oct. 15.—The rumor that King Milan of Sarvia intends to i**Die a ioc'ara tion of war is curre.it in o.-_ j c p"a.' of Europe, an 1 it has wonder;':iMv in ,-ryl the excitement over the situation in ths east. A German envoy has been sent post haste from Berlin to Nisch and he i% said to be carrying a most important message from Prinoe Bismarck to Kihg Uilan. The nature of this message is only a matter of oonjecture, but It is believed thftt the German chancellor wishes to peitrain the Servian king from invading TYir Irish territory. It is almost certain that any attack by Servia upon the neighboring provinces of Bulgaria would be like a spark in a powder magazine, but it is feared that Bismarck's restraining massage will be too late to be jffactive. The casus belli, or the pretext upon which King Milan is expected to det clare war against is as follows: It is allegel that for months past Bulgarian agitators have fomented risings among thft - Servians living on the frontier. These constant Outbreaks, although petty in themselves and promptly ■oppressed, have kept the frontier in a state of alarm and have greatly annoyed the government at Belgrade. King Milan has more than once remonstrated with Prinoe Alexander of Bulgaria, and has demanded that the Bulgarian mischief-makers be interned. Promises to this effect have, it if said, been mrJe by the Bulgarian government, but they remain unfulfilled. It is this omission by Bulgaria of the duty of restraining her own marauders that is now to be made the pretext for a Servian invasion of Bulgaria M. Mijatovich, the Servian minister at London, iuformel the Cable News correspondent that he had presented to the British foreign office a note mentioning this omission an the part of Bulgaria. M. Mijatovich added that although frequent complaints hal been made at Sofia he believed that Princo Alexander had secretly approved the proclamations inciting a rising in Servia which were seised on the 27th of last month. "Yea, sir. 1 remember the time when we had to pay 7 per cent Interest on revenue bonds. This year we have boj*row,ed at all tho way from 1JC to l&X per oent" Richard W. Montgomery, a clerk in the chamberlain's office, testified that all drafts and transfer papers passed through his hands. He knew Ferdinanl Ward and received chocks from him. He recei ved a letter from Ward last three days before the failure of Grant ft Ward. He produced the letter. It read as follows: " The location of that road, connecting at every important point with the Njw York Central, made a legitimate competition under separate management impossible, and a watchful rivalry inevitable, tending everywhere to promote special rates a ad special privileges destructive to both roads and doing the public no good. The result was Been in the almost immediate bankruptcy of the West Shore company and a serious reduction in the net earnings, and as a consequence in the dividend! of tlia New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company. It Is believed that under one manage* ment, with an economical administration upon the revival of business, the increased facilities which we can afford will enable the company to render an efficient and acceptable service to the public at such cost as to give a fair remuneration to tha capital necessarily employed. It has been thought desirable before completing this arrangement to ask the stockholders to ratify the action of the directors by their rotes at a meeting called for that purpose to meet Nov. 4, 1885, at the office of the company, in the city of Albany, at 13 o'clock, noon. Isaac 8. Barrett, bookkeeper in the city finance department, was the first witness. The witness submitted a statement showing the daily bilancei in the Marine bank from Jan. 1, 1880, to May 6, 1884, and a statement of the balances in other banks during the same period. The witness also presented a detailed statement of Grant Sc Ward's purchssea of city, revenue and other bonds from Aug. 85, 1888, ta May 2, 1884. Deputy Comptroller Richard A. Starrs, who has been for years in the finance department, then took the stand and testified tbat 8. Bastings Grant assumed office as comptroller on Aug. 1, 1888. His bondsmen were James D. Fish, Police Justice Welde and Ferllnand Ward, the former of yhom waj president of the Marine bank and the latter a director. As soon as be took office th9 city began to have dealing* with the firm of Grant & Ward. At the same time the transfers at deposits to the Marine bank increase! rfcpidly. On July 2&, just a short time before Mr. Grant became comptroller, the deposits in the Marine bank amounted to only 9241,000, while on April 24, 1884, they aggregated $1,800,000. That was within ten days of the failure. Ai the same time Grant A Ward dealt largely in ctty bonds. Of revenue bonds Grant & Ward bought during the first four months of 1884 $8,450,009. Grant ft Waid, Bankers and 1 Brokers. No. 2 Waul, strut, D New York, May 8, 1884. | Mr. Mont«omerr: Dear 8m: 1 have had a talk with tha Comptroller about the bank balance yesterday an 1 be saiJ ho vraj perfectly agreeable to anything the chamberlain did. I am carrying some of the bonds I took yesterday in the Marina bank and I want you, if possible, to put (100,000 or 1300,000 in the Marine bank to-day*ill Monday, and I have a lot of bonds to be delivered on Monday. Let me know what you can da Yours, P. Ward, Grant ft Ward. with tile administration methods the result "What did you do about that letter?" "I declined to act" on ii. The comptroller didn't call to see ma." might have bwn different. On tho other band, sanae D-mocrats there are who extt«a gratification at Republican success in fftitn nn~* a lew who go so far aa to hope that New York may also go Republicanbelieving that a few such defeats will bring the administration to its senses and away from "Mugwump" influence. Republicans in office ure quiet, very juiot, bat no doubt pleased, and rejoloe in secret at their homes over their party's snooess; "What was Ward's method of dealing with the city?" "When he would bay $1,000,000 worth of bauds be wouli give his checks and requea; that they be deposited by the in the Marine bank. That was often done. He accepted uncertified checks from Ward because he wa) well known. Saving* ban ice and prominent people aro often treated in the same way!*' "The Prohibition vote is all that could reasonably be expected, and is large enough to fco'd a balance of power in future elections. The Prohibition party is the only one that shows an increase over the vote oi last (all. It has multiplied its vote by three, and will continue to grow. The next ProD hibition campaign in Oaio begins to-day. "A. B. Leonard," AN AUDACIOUS BURGLAR. But a Woman'* Plunk Cause* HI* Arrest while the faces of Republicans out of office "Were the checks that Ward asked you to deposit in the Marine bank all certified?" "Not alL" Before He Seeure* Plunder. mw • broad smile. The friends and ad- Senator Sherman especially iiImii IH14 over the certainty of his return to the senate, and the prominence which tto Ohio fight—distinctively a Sherman light, they say—will give to that gentleman as a presidential candidate in 1888. Columbus, Oct. 15.—The Republicans have elected two members of the house from Boston, Oct. IS. — At 11:80 p. m. a young man coolly opened the frost doer of the house of Maurice F. Casey, at No. 00 West Dedham street, with false keys and went directly up stairs to collect such pluuder aa he could find. While the burglar was at work trying to break into a locked closet, in which there was quite a sum of money, he was discovered ijj Miss Mary Casey, Mr. Casey* a sister. She bravely grappled with the intruder and screamed for the others in the house to come to her as sis tan oe. The burglar seizjd Mis* Casey by the throat and choked and pounded her savagely to make her let go her hold upon him. "What are these revenue bonds?1 "Thoy are obligations to raise money for necessary curreat expenaes in anticipation of the collection of the tax levy." EPISCOPAL 6HURCH CONGRESS. HE HAD "UNBOUNDED FAITH. And He Took a Man's Word for Fivv The witness then described how the balances in the Marine bank increased weekly during 1883 and 1881 front 9241,000 to $1,800,000. At times the Marine bank had more cit/ money than the Importers and Traders' bank, the regular city treasury, from which transfers are made to the other depositories. Oa Jan. 6, 1884, for instance, the Marine bank had (1,280,000, while the Importeri and Traders' bank only had $023,000. On May 5, 1884, the Marine bank's balance was reduced to $1,000,000, while that of the Importers and Traders' bank was increased to $1,860,000. To Be Held In New Haveu on Oct. 30. Distinguished Speakers. Philadelphia, Oct. 15.—At the examination in the injunction cases of the Soutli Pennsylvania and Beech Creek railroads to tWs city William Thaw, a director of the Pennsylvania Railroai company end vie* president of the Pennsylvania company, alluded to the reasons for the negotiationsfor tho railroad transfer, and said that to reaching the desire! harmony ijt was understood to be necessary to get the South Pennsylvania railroad out of the way of the Pennsylvania Railroai company. So long as Mr. Vanderbilt was conducting aggressive measures in Pennsylvania there oouldn't be a basis of harmony for *he trunk lines in their business. Mr. Vajderbilt was the controlling interest in South Pennsylvania railroad, and getting him out of that road would relieve the irritation. As an officer of the Pennsylvania company he was interested to the consummation of the transfer because it is a question of vital impOrtanoe to the lines west of Pittsburg. The final part of the Pennsylvania company to tnit transaction was to act as negotiator and agent for the Bedford and Bridgeport company to respect to bonds and seocks already (sued. The Pennsylvania company acted as principal to the purchase to assuming charge of the negotiations for the control of the road. Million Dollars. Naw Haven, Oct. 15.—The tenth «"""«) congress of the Protestant Episcopal church of the Unitel State) will «e held in this' city Oct 80 to 33, in Caril's Opera house. Much interest is felt in this gathering by members of th3 Episcopal church and by Christian people generally. A large number of distinguished clergymen and laymen are to be in attendance, and are to speak upon the many subjacta marked out for discussion. The congress is not a legislative bo4y, being simply an association for the voluntary discussion of questions looking toward the general good of the church and to Christian progress. The writers and speakers are not delegates, but simply churchmen—high, low or ritualist, as the case mar be—having ia single object in view. The votes on any subject under discussion are taken. this county. This is the firs* time in the history of the party that Franklin county deotaa a Repubiigan to the legislature. Cuvxland, Oct liS. —As- the returns come in it is shown that many Damoorafc vefted the Prohibition ticket In Akron the Democratic loss was 600, of which SOC went to the The same will hold good,' though perhaps on a snjhller scale, throughout the state. In explatnWg A ghastly temperance lesjon is reported from Birmingham. George Butler, a youttg man of good position, was found in a street in that city crawling along on one foot, his other foot having bean out off, leaving a fresh stump, from which blood was flowing in streams. The wretched man, in a desperate attack of delirium tremens, had jumped from a window, and had then hacked off his foot with a tableknife.She held on as long a? her strength lasted, and then droppel insensible to the floor, badly shaken up and bruised. The burglar made his way into the street, running the gauntlet of the others in the bou*a, who went after him. Officers joined in the race and succeeded in capturing the burglar on Newman street.. Hn was taken to the station bouse, where he first gave the nsme of George Barrett, and then changed to James Watson. No property was found on him. this the Democrats say that it was brought aboat by the disreputable actions of the \-„"How did Grant & Ward pay for the city bonds they purchased?" "By certified and uncertified checks on the Marine bank. In most instances the checks were certified." Bkrlin, Oct 15. —The approaching twenty-fifth anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor William as king of Prussia, Oct 18, is to be mode the occasion of a remarkable celebration. The elaborate military parade will include 4s a special feature a corps oomposed of veterans of the wars of 1884, 1888 and 1870-71. last Democratic legislature, of which the coal oil deal was the principal one. The kppototnwnt of Miyk Banna, a Republican, to a government position by President Cleveland alio had the effect of turning many Democrats over to the Republicans and. Prohibitionists. Democrats on all iw«s declare that they are pleased with the result, and some of them who vote! the Democratic ticket aay that if the election waa today they would have voted for the Pruhibittouists. They are greatly du" jiaased with the way to which the administration has dealt with Ohio, and hope that it will awake to the fact that something witt have to be done for Ohio, and that before lon(, too. "Do you r-imember the comptroller ordering the delivery of bond* to Grant & Ward when checks in payment had not been recoivjdf" There will be two sessions of the congress daily, at 10:80 a. m. and at 7:80 p. m., and but ten minutes are allowed to each speaker or writer. No one can speak twice on the same subject. Bishop John Williams, of Connecticut, will preside, with Rev. G. D. Wildes, D. D., of New York, as general secretary. Vihkna, Oct 15.—Seventeen million cartridges and 7,000,000 silver five-franc pieces have arrived at Rutsohuk by a vessel from Russia for Prince Alexander of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian arsenal at Rutschuk ia turning out 60,000 Bjrian rifle cartridges daily. Nkw Orleans, Oct. 16.—The report) of an alleged reign of terror la Bienville parish, La., have been greatiy exaggerated. The sheriff has informed the governor that be is able to suppress the outrages, but had not yet learned who the guilty partiei are. Near. Sparta, p. few days ago, Peter Booker (colore.!) was callel upon by a number of "Regulators," and sought refuse ap the chimney. The crowd broke in and forced him to com? down. One of tlio party struck him with a club and others began firing. Peter went up the chimney .agfln, sprang from the roof and took to the' woods amid a rain of bulletj. He wat struck twice, but not seriously hurt. He did not recognize any of his assailants. , A Small Helen of Terror. "No, sir." "Can you explain the steady increase in the city balances in the Marine bank during Mr. Grant's termf "Don't you know it fu done at the request of Ferdinand Wardf' "It was when Grant & Ward were larg* dealer* in city bonds." '1 cannot" The list of writers and speakers includes many of the most prominent clergy of the Episcopal church of America. Among the number are six or seven bishops, also Arond en com Farrar and Veaey, of England, and several gentlemen well known at the bar, on the bench, in the army and in private life. Pittsburg, Oct. 15.—The Coovart claimants of the Harlem property, in New Tork city, held a meeting in the Home hotel, in this city. The object of the ujeetiog was a discussion of plans of procedure, and to listen to the report* of attorneys having the matter in charge. Over seventy-five persons were present. Mr. W.E. Looy, of Spenler, O., acted as chairman, Walter Shupe, Esq., of New Tork, trustee of the syndicate, was called upon, and presented the case as it now stands. He presented what, to the minds of the interested claimants, was proof positive that property worth 1600,000,000 was awaiting a change of ownership. He bad not yet completed his statement when the syndicate adjourned for dinner. They agaitrasiemuled at 3 o'clock, continuing in sossion until a late hour. Most of the claimants are in fine spirits the turn things have taken. Said Rev. W. C. Coovert, of this city's "We have already gained one case involving $50,000, and we will gain the others just as easily." Several prominent Now York attorneys, among others, Hon. Wm. M. Evarte, will be engaged in the case. It is sa.d that ihey ha*i given their opinion that the claimants have a good case. A Cue Involving •000,090,000. Columbus, Oct. 15.—The chairman and members of the Democratic and Reap frUcao state executive committees have Mnat their reipective bead quartan all d«7, endeavoring to cipher out a majority on either tide in the legislature. There has been nothing unusual in the proceedings, with the exception thateach has been claiming confidently that they had a majority on Joint ballot The Democratic committee steadily claims they have carried the legis latlve ticket in Hamilton county, notwithstanding the figures sept out from Cincinnati, which indicate that the Republicans tpv* tteeted their entire ticket, with the Mtafltiii* M Harlan for representative. Counting Hamilton county solid, the Dim- "What were you to getl" asked the atterpey general. In answer to questions, he said that J. Nelson Tappan was city chamberlain at the time, and the witness believed he was also a director in the Marine bank. "Whatever stocks and bonds had been ratted by the South Pennsylvania company tnd also the stock of the American Construction company, which was to build ths road." "Did the city receive all lta deposits back from the Marine bank!" "No. The sum of $650,000 is still unaccounted for. The balance at the time of the failure was #1,000,000." 8PORTING NEWa "What have you receivedf" "Nothing." "It was reported that the city had difficulty in reducing the balance from $1,600,- 000 to $1,000,000. What do you know about that!" Tale's Fall Begatta—Baaing at Brighton Louistillb, Oct **M. — Gen. William Howard Irwin, who was an offlear in the Mexican war and wai on Gej W. 8. Hancock's staff during the civil war, has u.ccine hopelessly insane, and he was ordure! to bo incarcerated in the Anchorage asylum His mania is homicidal, and he has triad 11 kill his wife and son. During his lucid intervals he has begged his wife to have him confine J. Gen. Irwin is W years old, an i about ten years ago married Misi Julia Chambers, the daugutar of % wealthy citisen and the rfigning belle o( Louisville society. He has been connected with many important local enterprises and was highly esteemed. An Old Soldier Becomes Insane. "What was J. Pierpont Morgan's position in the transaction?" "That of middleman." New Havkn, Oct 15. —A bright autumn day was granted the Yalensians for th#r fall regdUa at Lake Sal tons toll. The water was rough anj the wind beafy, but not to a sufficient extent to render it uncomfortable for the contestants. Beach—Baseball. "The securities were delivered to himr' "Yes." "The city's draft was made good by an overdraft by Grant & Ward on some other bank.". "And you reoeived nothing in return!" "Yes, his word." "Do you mean to tell me that you consummated a transaction involving $5,000, 000 upon a man's word'" "What action has been taken to reoover the balance!" In the single sculi mile and a half race there were four starters. The men got away m good order, keeping well together, but soon separated into'pairs. Then followed a procession to the finish, Appletoo, '86, winning in 11:47; Bolton, '86, second. ocratic oommittee claims the legislature on Joint ballot, with fifty-six members in the home and twenty-one in the senate. Tiiey give nothing but general figures, and refuse to name the counties in which, it is claimed by the Republican committee, the contests have Been close. The'Republic in committee claims a majority on joint ballot without Hamilton county, and also a working majority in each branch. Counting Hamilton tor the Republiun legislative ticket, and including half tho other doubt tfal county and districts, the Republican committee say the house will stand 71 Re- "Nothing has been dons that I know »f." "What is the finance department doing about itf" "1 would like to see the world go on without just such transactions." The hearing wasjfhen adjourned. "We are watting patiently until the final divideud is declared." "Is it any one's duty to take action in the mat-or!" The freshman six-oared barge race was over a mile straightaway course. The race was very close with '88 in the lead down to the "Point." The crews hero turned to the left, giving '89 the benefit of the inner course, and a tine spurt put the latter crew ahead. The '80 crew maintained ita lead to the finish. Time, '88, «:67; '88, 7:18. Manufacturer* Attend a Secret Meeting. Nbw Havm, Oct. 15.—A number of gentlemen repreienting many of the principal lock manufactories of the United States held a secret meeting of short duration u this city. The natnre of the business transacted, if any, was not male public. One gentleman who was present intimated that tree trade in its bearing on the lock-making industry was given some consideration, and that the meeting was about equally divid'jd on tbe subjects of free trade and proteoiion. Aneiher gentleman said that tho outctfmt of tho meeting might po3sibly be a memo rial to congress on the subject of protection, agd finally tbe selection of somebody tt represent tho manufacturing interests in congress. "There is no specific law on tike subject, and I don't know if any action has been taken or is being taken." Dutton, Ont., Oct. 15.—A fire brctmmat in Lane's block here, burning it to the ground, together with Hock in & Pool's large stock of dry goods ani groceries. 'Ihs fire then spread to Black's block, Hodder'a bakery, Wilton's tailor store and Thttnpson's furniture (tore, 'totally destroying them, togethar with a dwelling house. Hock In & Pool lose $13,000, and the uthir losses range from $4 000 downward. The total loss is about $30,000, partially insured. A Destructive Fire. "Was Ward a frequent visitor at the finance department'!' Boston, Oct 15.—Miss Annie, youngest daughter of the late Henry W. Longfellow, was married in the Longfellow mansion, at Oil Cambridge, to Joseph Gilbert Thorpe, of Eau Claire, Wis. The ceremony, which was that of the Unitarian church, was performed by the Rsv. Samuel Longfellow, uncle of the bride, assists 1 by Rev. El ward H. Hall, of the Harvard £quare Unitarian cnurch. Charlss N. Gregory, of Madison, Wis., was best man, and Mrs. Ole Bull lady of honor. The home was decorated with cut and growing plants, native and tropical, evergreens and orange blossoms. A large and fashion *le assembly of literary, scientific and society people was present. The couple spend the honeymoon in the west, but will make Cambridge thenfuture home. Mlis Longfellow Married. nubliaans to 80 Democrats, and tbe senate 94 Republicans to 18 Democrats. In the 3;ht and scheming for the leglslatuie the urality on the state ticket has been lost eight of, though it is believed It will reach 18,000, and the Prohibition vote will be 23,000. "He called occasionally to sse the comptroller and chamberlain. I never had any conversation with him." The last race, the junior and sophomore two-mile straightaway eight-oared race, was delayed somewhat needlessly. The juniors led slightly at the start, but the water was very rough, and for the first half mile their outriggers were niany times under water, Both crews palled in unusually good form from beginning to the end. At the beginning of the last eighth of a mile the juniors were leading by a length and over and spurting.' The sophomores gave a plucky spurt and closed up the gap. Time: Juniors, 18:26; sophomores, 12:30. '•Was there aiijr preference given to the Marina bank in drawing against deposits!" "I can't say." "How many banks are designated as spec al depositories for city money?" "Twenty-one banks and five trust coir panics." ten* Oae Cjf -the peculiar features of the vote is that it show* Hoedly has run behind, which would indicate that a part of the defeat at least ia caused by the dislike of his course. The chairman of the Democratic committee says tbe result was causedgin the main from the fact that the liquor vote went back on the Democratic party, and he takes tbe result as an indication tlfet they want a liquor tax similar to that of the Hoott law. A member of this commitjtee thinks a great many Democrats were dissatisfied with President Cleveland's policy and concluded to express themselves at the first opportunity. Governor Hoadly himself- says it was caused by the fact in the first place that Ohio is substantially a Republican state and the contest: followed a presidential campaign when the Republicans had a good majority, and it was too soon' for the drift to turn tbe other way. Ho also thinks the fact that the Republicans, under the direction of John Sherman, nominated liquor and saloon men in the majority of tbe cities for the legislatve made it impossible for the Democrats to «ive them the scare they did two years ago. fie also thinks there fu a general apathy cn (he part of the Democrats which counted greatly In tbe cities, where the Democratic msmi are found to have been. Q. A. B. AocouiU Short. "Wai the Marine bank favored?" '"1 appau was in the habit of making deposits direct in the Marine bank." "Did be apply the same rule to the other depositories!" Niw York, Oct 1&—There being an apparent discrepancy of d 000 in the accounts of Maj. John H. Walker, quartermaster general of ths department of New York, S. A. R, he has made up the amount, though he claims thai the alleged deficiency existei before he took office, and resulted from a confused method of keeping the aocounts by his predecessor. The accounts will be officially examined. Mr. Codman l'robably the Man, WASHINOTMf, Oq;. 15. —When asked by a representati ve of the United Press, to say wAo noull probably be his successor, lir.' Dorman B. Eaton said: "X brieve that the position hai oeen tendered to Mr. Charles R. CoJmau, of Massachusetts, and 1 sincerely hope ho will accept." "My impression is that he did, but perhaps not to so great an «xfcent." "How does thp comptroller know what deposits are madei" Km1b| at Brighton iieaoh. New Yobk, Oct 15. —The first race at Brighton Beach was tor maidens of all one mile. Barbara first, Castilian lecond, Winston third. Time, 1:5#' Mu lusis paid *8.30. C„ "He sees t'no banlr books the first Tuesday ot every month. A weekly statement is sent to him by the chamberlain. court clerks turn the money over to the chamberlain when the sums are small. Large deposits are made direct by the receivers in the Importers an I Traders' bank. The chamberlain is the head of a separate bureau. He does not pay out any money and should not handle any. He gets a salary of $25,000 a year, out of which he has to pay all bis expenses. A court officer in bis service receives tees for the collection of the state tax." Ex-Collector SlmaiOM to be Imitated. Boston. Oct 15. -Maror O' Brieu has instructed Corporation Counsel Nettleton to consider whether an indictment can be maintained against William A Simmons and others in the purchase of Fisher hill for a high-water system, and whether any of the money can be recovered. Also to see that the matter is taken before the grand jury. Nettleton has replied that be thinks the offence clearly indictable. it is still stated at the executive mansion that Mr. Eaton's successor has not been selected. Air. Cod may's name, amom others, has been considered but not called upon. 'Bie second race was a sailing purse of a mile. Rico first, Jack of Hearts second, Ernest third. Time, 1:48. Mutual* paid C23.30. The third race was a selling purse of a mile and a furlong. Cardinal McCloskey first, Una B. second, Jim Have third. Time, 2:01. Mutual* paid C1L28. Newcastle. Pa., Oct 15.—The body of a man, about &) years old, with a ballet wound in the temple, was found in the woods near here. An empty pistol was found near by, indicating that the man had kJKDd himself. The body was badly decomposed. It is thought that the remains are those of a man named Fry a, of Steamtown, 0. A Ballet la His Head Baltimore and Ohio Declares a Ten Fei Cent. Dividend. Baltimokk, Oct. 15.—At the regulai monthly meeting of the board of director* ot the Baltimore and Qhio Railroad company a semi-annual dividend of 6 per cent, in cash was declared on the stock of the main stem, and also on the stock of the Washington branch for the six month* ended Sept. 30. The fourth race was a handicap for all ages, one mile and a quarter. Ten Strike first, Kiug B. second, Hannah third. Time, 2:14*. Mutuals paid C11.26. Quarantine Against Canada. Tha fifth race was for maiion 2-year- olds, over five furlongs. Aureole first, Gen. Price sccond, L H. D. third. Time, 1:04%. Mutuals paid C21.05. New York, Oct 15.—At a meeting of the general passenger agents of the trunk lines it was agreed to resume the old pool system, establish a Joint ticket agency a4 Castle Garden, the emigrant business to be divided between the various roads. The rates agreed upon ore: From New York and Boston to Chicago, C13; from Philadelphia, C11.75; from Baltimore, C11.35; from Montreal and Quebec: C11.50. Passenger Kates Advanced. * Washing ton, Oct. IS.—A circular has been issued by order of the president establishing a thorough quarantine against Canada, and giving to tba local boards of health and sanitary inspectors all the authority of quarantine .officers. Very rigorous means will be employed to tha spread of smallpox. "What is the use of the bureau of berla.nl" "It has worked to great advantage so far." "In what respect? Has it ever discovered any fraud?' "No, sir." MAWWm, Oct 18.—Senator Sherman ui4 thftthe thought the Hipublican majority on joint ballot in the legislature would uot be iesi than twelv*, without counting tttSbiUon oounty, He expressed some butpriw »t the delay ami unusual indication! in Hamilton county, but believed a fair return would be which Would givi tUe B i ubiicans at least eight of the ten member* of thi bouse and three out of thi four numbers of the senate, Be suid; "71m election is an emphatio protest against the fraud and violence in the south besides tending to settle tfca temperance question and (erring as- a warning to the Ires train e.eiueut." WASHINGTON NOTES. 4,t Newark—Metropolitan, 8; Newark, 4. At Cincinnati — Cincinnati, 0; New York, I At Chicago—Cbioago, 6; St Louis, 5. Game called on account of darkness. At Brooklyn—Boston, 4; Brooklyn, & Baseball. Frienls of ex-Congressman George A. Post, of Susquehanna, Pa., think that he will Boon recei ve tbe appointment of governor of the territory of Dakota. "Has it ever been instrumental in detecting fraud?'' ' "No, sir." They Want a Bankrupt la*. Nkw York, Oct IS.—The board of trade aud transportation adopted a memorial to President Cleveland, reciting the necessity for a national bankrupt law, a ad urging him to recommend such a measure to congress in his next message. "Wherein, then, is its usefulness?" CONDENSED NEWS. W. A. Vincent, recently appointed chiei justice of the supreme cpurtof New Mexico by President Cleveland, has been suspend ed from office because he htd appointed ex- Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, of star route trial notoriety, a member of a commission to draw grand -and petit jurors for the territory."If it didn't exist we would require other officials to keep the accouuta. He keeps duplicates of our accounts." Sterling Cau Cynpeta. N*w York, Oct l%-C—Collector Hedden, of the custom bouse, has received instructions from Washington to throw open to all citisens the oompetitive examination for the weighershlp maao vacant by the suspension of Sterling, appointment by the col ector, in place of Bacon, removed, caused a great deal of discussion some time ago. The Mugwumps have held that only the foreme.i and assistant, weighers were eligible to compete for the p ace, 'ihfc would have exclude 1 Sterling, but under the president's order he can now compete for the position which he onos briefly held. ft The various cabinet officers hare begun work on their annual reports. ' The finance department keeps all accounts? ' ..."Yes." Kate Judil, the female burglar, was captured bear Newport Killed by Crpu-Kxum hint Ion. "Then what Is the use of having a chamberlain?"Reports of bog cholsra in Kentucky art prevalent in Louisville. Cars ran on several ot the rot da at St Louis without disturbance. Ebiz, Oct 15.—In the court room of 'Squire Crow, in the southern part of Erie county, Albert Southworth, the plain H if in a case, became so agitated under cross-examination that he fell dead from the witness stand. The chief of the bureau of statistics reports that during the two months ended Sept 80 last the total value of exports oi cotton aggregated $9 838,630, against $ 10,- 854,406 during a similar periol in 1884. Tue total vs lues of exports of breadstuff i for the %ine months ended Sept. 30'lostweri 1108,344,848 against 1110,606,583 during a like period in 1884. "1 would nqt like to say that it has not ■ useful office. It is an aucir.nt one, having been create 1 by the Dongftd charter." Bookkeeper Barrett was recalled. He said that he had called Comptroller Grant's attention to the fact that the Marine bank (Hi April 80. 1885, held «»great deal more city uioouy on deposit than its capital of C950,000 warranted. Early in May the Clams N ATI. Oct. 14.—Toe Enquirer (Dem.) say it "The Republican state ticket is «1 sated by a plurality much smaller th«n the trsi claim of tke Kepuniioan managers. Hamilton oowtlgr is Deiirooratic, notwithstanding Mm frauds easnmiUed by Bepubli- Steamer John H. Starin, reported missing, has arrived safely at New Haven. A case of smallpox is reported at Quebea, caught from handling a Montreal letter. Toe rumor of the engagement of ax-President Arthur and Miss Tillie Frelinghuysea i* being revived. " Josh Billings " Bead. Pan Francisoo, Oct 15.—H. W. Shaw, better known ai "josh Billings," the humor-1st, died yesterday at the XMmoote hotel, Monterey, of apoplexy. |
Tags
Comments
Post a Comment for Evening Gazette