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              f f y MUMBKB USt. I Weekly MAUkM 1880 j prrrsTON, pa., Tuesday, may is, 1886. 1 TWO CENTS | Tan C« its Per Weak WAS IT REED HIMSELF? KILLED BY A TOUGH. ANOTHER VESSEL SEIZED. GLADSTONE'S PLANS. $11,000 FOR A WIFE. SPAIN HAS A KINO. Excitement In Main*—Senator Frye Woti. A Man h«t at tfc# Student.'s poer o* May 9. AN INOFFENSIVE RUSSIAN BJATEN TO DEATH IN NEW JERSEY. fled of the Seisure. THE QUEEN DOCS NOT WANT PARLIAMENT TO BE DISSOLVED. forty Woman Kafunt the Mil Patttl— for a Conservator. Hartford, May 18.—Last tall Ohauneey B. Wlnship, a hard-fisted old farmer of Watt* are field, lost his wife. He la 76 years of age, but, within a week after his wife's death, he began to look for a second wife. He had real' estate valued at 15,000 and 910,000 in bank, and hoped to buy a woman of some sort. Ha first wrote an advertisement for a wife, bat it appeared as one for a housekeeper. Twenty-five women answered at once. He ranged them in a room, and made the circuit with a roll of bills, $2,000, in his hand, and, stopping in front of eaoh, said: D THE QUEEN GIVES BIRTH TO AN HEIR TO THE THRONE. Nuw Haves, May 18.—Divinity Student Reed, wbose body was found in the East river. New York, on May 14 with a bullet in the head, left; New Haven for New York on April 30, intending to be gone over 8unday only. The room next to his in Divinity hall was occupied by Tbeologue Davidson. Mr. Davidson (aid lait night that late at night on May 9 he saw a nun at Ried's door apparently trying to open it He expected Reed to return toon and supposed the man was Reed. It was dark in the hall, and as the hour was late Davidson didn't speak to the man, believing he was Reed and expecting to see him at breakfast next morning. Mr. Davidson now thinks tbat the man wasn't Reed, but he Insists tbut there was some one at the door last night. The theory is advadced tbat tbo unknown man was Reed's murderer. No keys wore found cm Reed's person, and on the theory tbat the man at the door was his murderer, it it suggested tbat be was there with the key» trying to get into the room to despoil it of it* valuables. But it wduld be a very unwise murderer who would run ' tfial risk for the scanty plunder of a theologue's room. Portland, May 18.—The report current on Friday last that the Portland fishing schooner Ella M. Doughty, Capt. Warren Doughty, owner, bad been seized by the Canadian government, has been confirmed by the following telegram to the outfitters: Ills Slcull Fractured and Jaw Broken by the Hainan's Heavy Boot»—The Brutal Murderer Arrested—He Has Served Several Terms In Prison. *• Hepe For Home Kale In This ParlLa. Kent—Lord Hartlngton Has Decided to Prepare a Scheme For the Government of Ireland. Xii Koyal Highness Presented on a Sliver Salver to the Grandees and Dlplomatlo Corp»—-Twenty-one Onus Fired to Cele- Ekousbtowit, C, R, May IT, 1886. Sargent, Lord & Skillen, Portland: brate the Event. Jkksky Citt, May 18.—Victor Colquist, a Russian, of 23t Barrow street, this city, was found at 10 o'clock on Saturday night unconscious on the sidewalk in Sussex and Warren streets. Blood was oozing froUl bis mouth and nose and his left cheek was sunk in. A little yellow dog whined piteously, at»d was licking Colquist's face. A physician - was sent for, but when he arrived the man was dead. Colquist's jaw was broken, and It was supposed that be had gotten bis injuries by falling against an iron railing. County Pbysician Converse found afterward that the man's skull had been fractured just above the rigbt ear. He gave it as his opinion also tbat the jav was not broken by a fall, but by a blo\y of a man's fist Detectives Doyle and Dalton learned tbat Colquist, a half au hour before bis doath, had been in Michael Cummings' saloon on Morris street, near Warren street, and had bad a quarrel witb Edward, alias Porter Flannigon. Saloon Keeper Cummings bad bought a revolver and was showing it to Colquist and others in the place. It was loaded, and Colquist told Cummings that it was dangerous to handle a loaded revolver. Flannlgan, who was slightly intoxicated, took the weapon out of Cummings' hand and playfully pointed it at him. The latter had a carpenter's sqw hi his band- Our vessel is seized by the government for buying bait Our permit is no good here. 8ee our collector about it without delay. London, May 18.—In the lobby of the bouse of commons last evening the subject of the dissolution of parliament on everybody's lips. The second w e'i in Jul/ was mentioned as the time when I he general i-i-o-tions would moat probably be held. Col Ponsonby, the queen's private secretary, visited Mr. Gladstone. It is understood that he oonveyed to the premier a message from the queen to the effect that her majesty was desirous that a dissolution of parliament ba avoided, as she feared that course would have a disturbing influence upon the business interests of the country. It is reported that Mr. Gladstone replied to the queen that she must dissolve parliament unless the majority against the home role bill be so great as to justify its opponents in undertaking the government with a chance of succeeding in passing Irish legislation. Ministerialists say that in the eyent of the bill being carried by a small majority or being defeated by a small majority, Parliament will be dissolved, and if the majority against the bill reaches forty the ministry will resign. "X - Mr. Chamberlain declines to formulate the concessions desired by him on the ground that the Gladstone conuqittee already knows them, from Birmingham comes the statement (made. It is said, on the highest authority) that Lord Hartington has decided to prepare a home rule scheme embodyfng Mr. Chamberlain's points, namely, the absolute supremacy of the Imperial parliament, the retention of Irish members at Westminster, am) the complete oontrol of Irish finances by the English parliament The Pall Mall Gasette publishes the names of the men who will constitute the new cabinet In the event of a change of government It says that the name* were famished by a prominent minister in the present government The list includes Lord Hartington as premier, Mr. Leonard Courtney as chancellor of the exchequer, Mr, Goechen as secretary for foreign affairs and Mr. Chamberlain as chief secretary for Ireland. Madbid, May 18.—Queen Christina yesterday gave birth to a son—the heir of the throne of 8paln. The event was announced to the people of Madrid by the royal standard being hoisted on that portion of the palace called the Punta del Diamante, and bv a raluta of twenty-one guns. Had the child been a princess a white flag would have been displayed and fifteen instead of twenty-one guns fired. The ohild was born at midday. Both mother and eon are doing well. In the cortee Benor Sagasta expressed the satisfaction of the nation nt the birth of a king, and he called upou Spaniards to defend their young jnonarch. Senor Toreno made a similar ■speech on liehalt of the Conservatives. Every preimratlon bad been mado for the xrveut. According to the ceremonial followed on such occasions, the queen as regent t(tbe king himself being dead) bad apprised all the archbishops and bishops of the klng-doan that the birth ol the royal Infant was drawing noar, asking their prayers and the prayers of the people that Providence might grant her majesty a happy delivery. According to custom, she herself had visited the shrine of the Virgin de la Paloma and o'.fcer churches. Following the traditional usage, the royal physician had secured the services of a heaithy Austrian nurse. The diplomatic corps, stale officials and courtiers hail been warned not to leavo Madrid. The rosso I bad the untal permit, signed by Collector Anderson, to touch and trade at all Canadian ports. (Signed) WABRKV A. DO0OHTT. "I'll give you this to marry me, to marry me right now." The following has been sent to Secretary Bayard) All refused, most of them never having seen him before. He kept up a hot hunt for a wife for about a month, proposing to over forty women from 18 to 67 years o( age. His offer was $3,000 to each, and ha raised it to meet the appearance of each applicant, going as hijjb as $10,000. At length he married Mrs. Pheumdonce, giving her $6,000 cash and transferrin; proparty valued at $0,000 without consideration. The children then filed a petition for a conservator. Most of the women were in court to-day and a crowd of hard-fi*teCf Wethersfield farmers. It was shown that since the petition was filed Wlnship had threatened to start for New York by boat and jump overboard on the way; that) he had'bought laudanum and got the bottle to his lips; that he had threatened to kill his sons, who live on the place, and had assaulted Charles, threatening to brain him with a spade. Tha attorney for Wlnship confined his efforts to showing that Wlnship knew enough to begin planting his farm this spring. The oase for tha petitioners was rested at 4:90, and atS the court adjourned to Wednesday. Portland, Me., May 17. Thomas P. Bayard, Secratary of State, Wash- ing too Schooner Ella M. Doughty, of Portland, seized at Englightown, St, Amies, C. B., for buying holt, on a permit from the Portland custom house to touch and trade. (Signed) Sargent, Lord & Skillkn. A telegram has been sent to Senator Prye calling his attention to the matter. There is considerable excitement over the seizure. The Portland Tithing exchange will, as a body, take action in regard to the seizure. Reed bought .return ticket No. 10 of the Btarln line at Downes' news ageucy just before the boat started. At the same moment a stranger bought return ticket No. 11, and followed Reed into the steamboat 'bus outside. Return ticket No. 11 has not yet shown up It is thought the stranger may have bad a hand in Reed's death, if it was really a case of murder, and not of suicide. THE AUSTRALIAN OARSMAN, Beach to Challenge 'the World for a Race London, May 18.—Beach, the Australian scullor, who baa arrived here, la in robust health. He i* accompanied by his trainer, Keoipe, and bit backer and manager, Debbie. Ip an interview with an Associated Press representative. Beach said that be bad as yet arranged no engagement, but bad come to England to row any one willing to accept bis challenge. He did not Intend to practice much (or a. month or so. His weight, he s»jd, was 200 pounds, having increased fourteen pounds on the voyage. His rowing weight is 108 pounds, to which be can quickly reduce himself if necessary. He will shortly challenge tho world for a race for from 13,500 a side, upward, and will raw for nothing less. Speaking of Hanlan, he said: "Hanlan ii a very fair oarsman. If he doniea that be was beaten fairly and treated cordially in Australia be tells a falsehood. He was unable to appreciate the kindness of the colonists who gave blm $2,S00 which be did not even thank them for. 1 am not in the least afraid to row Hanlan, but I shall not go to America unless be first comes to England, nor will I offer him special advantages if he decides to come here." for 13,900 or More. BANQUETING MYERS. "Put that revolver away," be said, as he held the saw threateningly In the air, "or I will knock your head off." Be Expresses a Desire to Tackle Cam- ming* and Malone, Tho privileged personages who were to assist at the presentation of the royal babe had been duly notified, and ia the saloon next to the queen's bedroom the following persons were aaaembled: The president of tjis council and all the ministers, the chiefs .of the royal palace, the members of the •diplomatic body, two deputations from the •corte* and the senate, the delegates of tte Asturias. two grandees of Spain delegated ty the deputation o the Grandees, the cap-3tiui»general, the Knights of the Golden jFloece, a committee of the orders of Charles II I, Isabella the Catholic, 8t John of Jerusalem, and the four military orders of Santiago. Alcantara, Calatrava and Montesa, the presidents of the council of staee, of the supreme court, of the supreme conncil of war an J of tbe navy and of the court of the Rota, tbu archbishop of Toledo, all the former ambassadors of Spain abroad, the captain general of Madrid, the president of the council general of Madrid, tbe mayor, the president of the municipal council and the prefect of Madrid, the clergy of the cathedral and the representatives of the Castllian nobility. New York. May 18.— A jolly party of athletes, representatives of of amateur clubs of New York and vicinity, surrounded the largest table in the dining room of tbe Windsor. They were guests of Mr. G. M. I*. Sacks at a dinner gotten up in honor of L. E. Myers and W. G. George. Mr. George and his backer, Mr. Frank Kilpatrick, sent a joint dispatch regretting their inability to be present, and expressing their kindest regards for the victor and hopes that he would prove as successful in life as be had in his last three races. Flannlgan put the weapon cm the bar and then advanced toward Colquist as though he Intended to strike hint. Cuijitplqgs got between the two nien, and while be was pleading with Flandigan to keep quiet Colquist left the saloon, followed by his little dog. After he bad gone Flannlgan Raid: "That felloi* was too freeh, and I'll break his Jaw, anyho»." He then left the saloou, and walked quickly up Warren street after Colquist John Leslie, a youngs boilermaker who is now locked up as a witness, followed Flannlgan from the saloon. A FAMOUS WHITE PONY. He Once Belonged to iMretur Stan- Utica, May 18.—On the ample estate of the lata Hod. Samuel Oampbell at New York Mills, two or three miles back of this city, enjoying- a" green and honored old age is a white. pony with a history. In 1863 he was bought by 0. B. Matteson, of this city, in Chicago, and was sent on to Washington as a present to Lou, the 4-year-okl son of Secretary E. 11 Stanton. He was then a 7-year-old, white, sleek, dappled and handsome. He had belonged to Joseph Modlll of The Chicago Tribuna The pony's-careec i» Washington was very brilliant, and he and his young master became One ofthefamfllar sights of the city. Mr. Matteson was so much pleased by the success of his schema, which had to be carried out'With considerable strategy on accout of Secretary Stanton's fssUiHiiiwhsss as to receiving presents, evqn frem an old friend, that upon his next trip to Washington, he added. a cart and harness. This brought djsgraca. The pony ran away, kioked the cart to pieoes, and oamo near killing young Stanton. The secretary, therefore, gare the pony back to Mr. Matte' son, making him promise, it is declared, never to sell him, but to see that his old age was happy. Mr. Matteson sent him to NewTork by water, and thence up the Hudson. _ For several" years he drove him, and then tui uod him over to Mr. Campbell, who also was a friend of Secretary Stanton, and who was willing to take the charge with its conditions.ton's Little Boy. Wheu good cheer had Umbered the tongues of the athletes sparkling little came from all round the festive board. In reply to the toast to the champion runner of the world, offered by Mr. Sacks, Mr. Myers said that although he had defeated Mr. George in the late series of races, he did not think that entitled him to the championship of the world. His hope now was to tackle Cummings, champion of England, and Ma tone, champion of Australia If he defeated them he would have a better right to the title. "I was half way between Morris and Sussex streets, "£sald Leslie to Cbief of Police Murpby, "when I » man whom I believe was Flannlgan strike Colqnist in the face. Colquist fell on the sidewalk, and whlH be lay there the man kicked him. Mr. Morley has advised the Newcastle liberal onion to prepare for an early dissolution of parliament James Br ice, under foreign secretary, said that the government wasjperfoctly willing to appeal to the country. (Load cheers.) The bill gave the imperial parliament power in all necessary legislation fot Ireland. Mr. Brice cited the cases of America and Ireland In favor of home rule for Ireland. He said that Holland's loss of Belgium and Denmark's loss of Bchlegwlg-Holstetn were the result of refusal to grant moderate concessions. He asked the so coders whether they were not playing into the bands of enemies. The Irish knew that they had the democracy of England at their side He hoped that they would be content to wait in a law ahiding spirit for justice. Flannjgau was found asleep on tbe tug boat W: J. Booth at the foot of Morris street He was arrested on a charge of murder. He had no story to tell. PASSPORTS FOR AMERICANS. "I am 21 years old," be said," aDd I kuow enough to keep my uioutb shut" Hassle. Germany* Turkey and Spain Ke- Flannigan is known to the police as a tough. He Is 30 years old and be has served several terms in prison. Tbe murdered man was 40 years old. He bod1 been In this country four years. He was a house painter. His wife says he was a sober, inoffensive m«" On Saturday evening sbe says he told her thC8rhe had earned C18 that week, and he gav« her 916. After supper he went out to buy a saw and a bottle of whisky. Tbe liquor was Intended for medicinal purposes. When he left the house the little dog followed hCn). At midnight the dog returned home and whined at tbe door until Mrs. Colquest got up and let it in. quire Travelers to Carry Them. Immediately after the birth of the little Prince tbe cotn«rar»-major, the Duchess de Medina de las Terrs*, informed the president of the council of ■■Inters of the fact and the sex of the ohlld. This news he in turn communicated to those around him, and especially to the captain general of Madrid, iGe«. i'avis, and the commandant of the iRoyal Halberdiers, the latter'sduty being to glv* tho proper signals announcing the news to the people. Ine ceremonies within the royal chamber wen carried out according to the usual etiquette. The little prince was placed on a cushion on an enormous silver salvf r, and the camerara-major carried it herself from the room. First she presented the child to the dignitaries named in the royal decree, and then, accompanied by the president of the council of ministers, the heir of Alfonso XII was presented first to the diplomatic corps and then to all the persons present The minister of justice, in his .jquUity of notary of the realm, then drew up itho act of birth and the act of civil status. The traditional ceremonies over, the infant was akeu back by the cameron a-major to this risyal mother. Queen Christina. With the queen is Princess Isabella, widow of •Count G.rghenti and eldest sister of the late ;king, who, in case the queen regent had died tin childbirth, or yet dies, will become regent. Mr. Sacks made the interesting announcement that he should start for England tomorrow. His first work there would be to try and arrange with Cummings to come over and race Myers for the middle distance championship, and with Harry Hutchins, tho champion sprinter, to Cross the water and run Myers a series of short races. Washington, May 18.—The president sent to tbe senate a communication from the secretary o( state, in reply to a resolution of the senate inquiring as to the necessity of the present charge for passports for American citizens desiring to visit foreign conn, tries. Mr. Bayard says the possession of passports by American citizens traveling in Russia, Germany, Turkey and Spain and the dependencies of these countries is still there a subject of legal requirement In addition, it is desirable that all naturalized citizens of the United States visiting tbe country of their origin should carry .passports as proof of their acquired citizenship. The present legal fee for a passport is $5, and the year ending March 7, 1880, there were issued 4,800 passports, and from the fees charged a revenue of $33,000 was derived. George will return on Saturday in the Etruria. ■* MRS. THOMPSON CONFIRMED. "SCOTTY" AND "tlTTUE MINNIE." Senator Rlaclttrarn Makes a Vigorous Fight Against Her. Arretted and Held In 83,000 Bail for Washington, Hay 18.—The nomination of Mrs. Thompson, to be postmistress at Louisville, Ky., occupied considerable time in the executive session of the senate this afternoon. Mrs. Thompson held the offioe under the Republican administration, and was recently appointed through the direct influence of Representative Willis, ot the Louisville district, and against the protest of Senator Blackburn. The committee made a favorable report upon the nomination, but it was fought by three or four senators, Mr. Blackburn leading in a long and earnest speech. He began by moving that the nomination be considered in open session, and f.Wng in that he desired to have the Injunction of secrecy removed from the proceedlogs upon the subject. Mr. Blackburn recited the filet that Mrs. Thompson held the office as a Republican and contributed assistance to tIM Republican party in the last presidential campaign. The nomination was Anally confirmed with but six or seven vote* in opposition. Boston, May 18.—N llio Scott, alias Byron, alias Scotty, and Mary Bbea, alias Minnie Stanley, alias Little Minnie, who were arrested in New York and brought here to answer to the charge of stealing a diamond ring worth $1,300 in Shreve, Crump & Co.'s store, were arraigned in the municipal cburt. The case was continued until May 23, and the prisoners in default of 12,000 bail were remanded. In appearance the are remarkably refined and ladylike, and ini conversation give evidence of-careful menta training. They are both extremely prettand are apparently 20 years of age. The dress in an unassuming manner, yet expen sively and elegantly. "Scotty," the elde wore a heavy black silk dress, with bodice a quiet plaid, fitting closely and showing . remarkably fine but slender form, while "Little Minnie" was dressed entirely in black j'lk. Each wore a fancy and almost bawi' deringly odd straw hat and lavender ki gloves, and each carried a fancy purse, which might have contained considerable wealth from the manner in which it was held. They showed utmost indifference to their surroundings and future prospects, and paid no attention to the spectators. Stealing a Diamond. "The dog acted so very queerly all night," said the unfortunate woman, as the tears rolled down her cheeks, "that I thought something was wrong, and when morning came I started out to find my husband. At the polioe station 1 learned of his death. It is a sad blow to ma He was a good husband, and never left the house at night except to attend a meeting of the Painters' union, of which he was a member." Colquist had no children, but his wifs, who was a widow when he married her, has two children by her first husband. She says she is destitute. She has not money enough to pay her husband's funeral expenses, but he will be burled by the Painters' union. The Lincoln Club Opened, Cincinnati, May 1&—The formal opening of the Linooln club building took place last night, with addressed by President YVutsin, Governor Fcmkcr, Mayor Smith and others. Hie structure is three storiei in height, located on the' corner of Garfield place and Race street, lsof pressed tiHck and freestone, making a handsome appearance on the outride, and is the handsomest political club hniiHinjr in the west. The interior arrangements and furnishings are unsurpassed anywhere. The cost of the original building, after remodeling, was 108,000. "1 am disposed," he says, "to recommend a reduction in this charge to $1 for ea'bh passport, as the fees derived therefrom would fully pay for all the clerical force, stationery and postage made necessary." Racing at Louisville. Louisville, May 18.—Attendance good; track in good shape. First race—For maiden 2-year-olds; five furlongs. Bric-a-Brac won. Jacobin second, Donny brook third. Time, 1:03%, The advent of a little stranger has completely changed the political situation in &paln, if not in Europe. Alfonso, Francesco do Assi, Ferdinando, Pio Juan Maria de Conception, Uregorio, etc., king of Spnin was born Nov. 28, 1857, and died Nov. 25, 1885 His mother, Queen Isabella, formally aljdicated the throne on June 25, 1870, the lute Marshal Serrano, the brilliant and ambitious soldier who died on the day fallowing the demise of Spain's youthful ruler, then being regent of Out revolution-torn country. The crown of Spain at that time may be said to have gone a-begging in Europe. It was offered to Tomaso, Duke of Genoa, nephew of King Victor Emanuel, of Italy, but was not acoepted for political reasons. Young Alfonso'* cousins, the Duke of Montpensier and the infante Don Enrique de Bourbon, then loomed forward as candidates for the vacant throne Their rivalry was so bitter that it eventually led to a duel, March 13, 1870, when Don Enrique was killed by big angry kinsman. Spain was then still -further torn by contending political factions, and even Cuba was in the throes of an armed rebellion. However, in July, 1870, the provincial government proposed to the cortes the election of Prince Leopold of Hohenzoliern-8igmaringen as king. Will Oleomargarine Be Taxed ? Second race—Selling; one mile. Revoke won. Ascender second, Chance third. Time, 1:44. Washington. May 18.—For the middle Atlantio states, fair weather. Tar labia winds shifting to southerly, slightly warmer. Weather Indications. Washington, May 18.—A large number of petitions are coming to the senate relating to oleomargarine and other imitations of butter. The great majority ot the petitions are from agricultural and dairy associations, and favor the bill proposing a tax of ten cents a pound on the product named, while the opposing petitions are from produce exchanges and similar commercial bodies, protecting against any such tax and suggesting that it would be sufficient for congress to require that such product be properly labeled Third race—The Kentucky oaks; mile and a halt Pure Rye won, Red Girl second, Ada D. third. Time, 2:41. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Fourth race—All ages; mile and a quarter. Wanderoo won, CoL Clark Becond, Harefoot third. Time, 2:11%. Shot by an Ex-Policeman. Du Stock Market Opens'J Very Doll, but Cincinnati, May 18.—Joe Keegan, aged 24, a well-known telegraph operator, employed at the Baltimore and Ohio office, was accidentally shot and almost Instantly killed, at 10 o'clock last night, by ex-policeman Wash Baylor. Keegan and a friend were witnessing a fight between Paylor and Officer Tom Woods, at the corner of Front and Blm streets. Paylor was intoxicated, and had applied opprobrious epithets to Woods, wham a dad ensued, in the ooarse of which eight ot tern shots were exchanged. Woods was also shot in the right leg, but not seriously injured. Paylor was arrested. Closes In Good Shape. Fifth race—All ages; mile and a sixteenth. Volante won, Spaulding second, Editor third. Time, 1 :t& N*w You, Mar 17.—Money ea-y st » per cent Exchange quiet at bid. Governments qolet; currency la, 137$C bid; 4» coup., OSfi nidi «Mi do. 1UM bid. The stock market opened quiet at unchanged prices and was very daU up to the Ant call, when, on a baying movement in Oregon Transcontinental and Faclflo Mall, prices took an upward ran, and at noon were M to 1H per cent higher than Saturday's dosing. The c-arket continued stint, andi jrlcea were at the top figures at closing. Vanderbllt's Niece Marries Her Coachman. N*w York, May 18.—Grace Morse, a great niece of old Commodore Vanderbilt, ran away with her father's coachman and was married. The Morse family are in good circumstances, live in style iu Tarrytown, N. Y., and move in the first circles. The coachman's name is George Minton His father has been sentenced for burglary. The family are in extremely poor circumstances, and live in a mean quarter of the city. He drove Mr. and Mrs. Morse to the depot, where tliey took the train for New York, and on his return found Miss Morse awaiting him Minton picked up a companion as a witness and proceeded to a minister's, where they were united, and the couple then left for parts unknown. Another Wreck on the Oeean. At New York—Metropolitan, 7; Brooklyn, 3. University of Pennsylvania, 1; Columbia College, 9. At Newark—Newark, 7; Jersey City, 4. At Buffalo—Toronto, 10; Buffalo, 5. At Syracuse—Bingham ton, 3; Star, 5. At Portland—Portland, 17; Haverhill, ft. At Lawrence—Brockton, S; Lawrence, 4, At Boston—Boston Blues, 8; Newbury|ort, ft At Philadelphia—Athletic, 2; Baltimore, A. At St Louis—Philadelphia, 4; St Louis, 3. At Pittsburg—Allegheny, S; Louisville, 3. At Kansas City—No game; rain. At Chicago—Chicago, 8; Boston, 7. At Utica—Utica, 13; Oswego, 2. At Troy—Saratoga, 6; Troy 3. At Providenoe—Providence, 1; Meriden, 5. In the Diamond Field. Philadelphia, May la—The English steamer Beaconsfleld, from Rio Marina, passed a wreck, apparently a brig, latter part of name "Alams." Probably brig A. L Palmer, from New York for Copenhagen, before reported abandoned March 11. Several casks were floating about a little to the southward of the wreck. The brig was seen on May 4, latitude, 30.44; longitude, 40.18. Prioes closed as follows: W. U. Telegraph .... tljf Del. * Hudson. Adams Expres 140 DoL. Lack. * W. V. a Express 33 Denrer  C.C.CX*! 48 Erta  New York Central..101 Kansas 25 * New Jeraej Central. aOM Lake Sbore. TtM Illinois Central 136 Lake Erie * West.... 11* Ohio Central. 1 Morris* Essex — Wchlian Central... 63 Northweet 107 Northern PaolBo.... MM Da pref *ti#.13S Do. pref....'. KM Ontario A West. 16 Central Pacific M OhIO * Km :. Union Pacific 4m Padflo Mall :w. 89 Hlseourl Pacific 105* Reading. KM Texas Pacific 8M Book Island — . 97 ■126X S" 24 H Leomjxsteb, Mass., May 18.—A petition to the district attorney praying for leniency in the case ot Gay Osborn, charged with embezzlement from Osca* C. Marsh, his former employer, has been started by the Rev. & R. Meredith, pastor of the Orthodox churclfc to which Osborn belonged. It finds many signers, but many of the prominent church members refuse to sign, saying Osborn "hat not shown a contrite spirit," he having denied his guilt until confronted with the proofs.  A Petition for Leniency. The Legislative Appropriation Bill. Washington, May 18. —The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation, bill as reported by the sub-coiumitteo to the full committee on appropriation, aggregates $*D,710,877 being $680,000 less than the bill of last year. The estimates amounted to $21,400,685.  Metropolitan L. St. Paul. CANADIAN PACIFIC TERMINUS. A Committeeman Knocked Down. Canada Southern.... *1 Bur. A Qalncy Alton A T. H Wibuh.. A Thriving Town Spring* Up HJ If by St. Louis, May 18.—When the committee of the Brewers' union called at Charles Q. Steifflo's brewery to present the revised schedule, Mr. Steiffle refused any conference and attempted to assault one of the committeemen, who ran out of the office, but was then knocked down by the engineer of the brewery. A boycott was declared at once, and the matter may lead to a strike. Mr*. Wolff Commits Suicide. Chicago £ Alton.... 189 Onion nui,. Canada Pacific MM Of* R'y * War. Mostrxal, May 18.—Port Moody, which was originally selected as the terminus of the lada Pacific railroad, has, owing to (he inadtquacy of the harbor and unfavorable topography of the surrounding lands, been discarded in favor of Coal Harbor and English bay, at the entranoe to Burvard inlet This will necessitate the extrusion of the main line to the neW town of Vancouver. A considerable town has already sprang up there, the docks and terminal works of the company attracting labor and capital from all parts of the Pacific slope. Building lots are bringing speculative prices. A few months ago the place was uninhabited and almost unknown, while to-day it boasts of over 6,000 permanent residents, with hundreds arriving every week. The foundations of the ban lsome terminal hotel of the company will be aid this week. The proceeds of the land solos, It is estimated, will more than cover ail expenditure laid out at this place. Magic. Nxw York, May 18.— Mr*. Fannie Wolff, wife of Louis Wolff, a partner in'the Novelty Cloak and Suit Manufacturing company of this city, committed suicide at her residence, No. 144 East Fifty-fifth street, by shooting herself in the breast No cause is known for the act ■ Pittsburg, May 18.—William Hamilton, con of Superintendent Hamilton of the Allegheny parks, has absconded, taking with him $5,000 cash belonging to his employer, George Johnson, a well known real estate broker of Pittsburg. Johnson made information against Hamilton last week charging him with embezzlement The young man's father furnished ball and since that time young Hamilton has disappeared. It is thought that he is en-route tor California. Superintendent Hamilton will reimburse Mr. Johnson. William was a prominent society young man, 34 years of age. His large circle of acquaintances are greatly agitated over the affair. Tonng Hamilton's Fall. Ches. A Ohio 714 w«*t Shore. V Grave Charges Against Mr. Belloek. Buffalo, May 18.— Henry Sellock, a well known citizens and business man of Holland, this county, and a servant girl in Us employ named Kate Loeel, are under arrest hare on warrants sworn out by the girl's father, who lives in this city, charging Sellock with procuring an abortion and the girl with concealing the killiiw of a child. The case causes much excitement in Holland, where Mr. Sellock is held in Wgb esteem, and the charge* are denounced as a conspiracy to injure him. Examination will be had on Wednesday. N*w Tone, May 17.—FLOUR—Dull and weakj Minnesota extra. ta.HMS.tt; city mill on **■« for Wett Indite: Ohio extra, (aiOOUO. Southern flour olosed doll and unchanged; oommon to Aolca extra, ta.BaS.39. General Market a. WHKAT-OpMoaa were fairly aetlve and heary, closing about steady at a decline at M to Ma Spot lot* cloeed easier. «pu tales of No. 1 red Mate at $1; No. 3 do. at STUo.; No. 1 whit* Btate at Mo.; uniradod whitest (lc.; Na taprlng at tTMa; ungraded winter red at 879890.; Na 9 rod winter, June, 87 JCC4 8So- do., July. 88kaMMa;.d«. An». nmmto. CORN—Options were only Unitedly dealt In, while price* were Irregular. The does waMfkady at Mc- higher (or May and slightly lower for the rest at the month*. Spot Mr cloeed Hrns at M to He. higher. Spot sales of ungraded mixed at WU.; steamer mixed at «M&, and ungraded white at MMo.; Na 3 mixed. May, ISo. bid; do., June, 47Xc.; do., July, OATS—Options ware quiet and olosed a shade ea star ana . about'M to Mo. lower. Spot lot* Mbeed slightly higher for white and unchanged for others. Spot salea of Na 1 white state at 41c.,- ana Na t do. at »Xc.i Na 2 mixed. May, asteWXe.; do-. Jan. IDc. bid. ~ '1 Ml» Carroll Engaged to a German Count. The Washington Post's New Editor. WaSHINOTON, May 18.—-Mr. W. A. Croffut joined The Washington Post editorial staff last Sunday and is spoken of by the local press as "the brightest writer in the United States that was disengaged." Baltimore, May la—The engagement is announced of Mis) Agnes Carroll, stepdaughter of Hon. J. Fenner Lee, charge d'affaires of the United States at Vienna, to Count Anton Von Hussenstamm, Zu Heis»elutein und CJraefenhauaen. Miss Carrell is descended from Charles Carroll, of Carrollton. . '  Sale of a Trotting Park. Boston, May 18. —On Saturday the Readville trotting park, at lteadville, containing twenty-eight acres and buildings, was sold by auction for $8,000 cash and tax for 1886, to J. I. Brown, Esq. CONDENSEf NEWS- Boston Barbers Will Mot Work on Sunday. Funeral Services of Dr. Palmer. Boston, May 18.—As a result of the petition signed by 1,000 barbers asking that the law against Sunday opening be unforced in their cose, the board of police r jmmisslonera have instructed the superintjident of police to notify all barbers that on and after June 8 they must close on Sunday under penalty of prosecution. Boston, May 18.—A service in memory of Dr. Frederick N. Palmer, who jumped from a Portland steamer about a week ago, and of Wendell R Smith, his grandson, who met his death at the same time, was held in the First Jerusalem chwch. The church was more than filled. Rev. James Reed, pastor of tfie church, and the Rev. John Worcester, of Newtonville, conducted the service. Five Socialists were arretted in San Francisco while haranguing a crowi- Sixty Plnkerton detectives have gone to the Marshall coal miws to preserve order. Milford, Mass., May 18—Noah Mason, aged 85, living with George Severance, his lon-in-law, banged himself Sunday niglit. Cause, despondency at being dependent Ha leaves three sons and five daughters. An Aged Man Commits Suicide. The Elisabeth and Newark car drivers have been reduced from seventeen to fourteen hour per day. BYE—Dull; western, WOfta.; state, «•47a BARLEY—Nominal. *"*!riuer PORK-Dullj men tUBAMOXor old; tMfclO.35 for Mm■ » ■  Providence Masons Stand Firm. PnOVlDENCE. R I., May IS.—About 75 of the 110 journeymen masons employed in this city struck thU morning, in accordance with it resolution passed at the meeting of the Journeymen Masons' union last Saturday -evening. The Journeymen masons belonging ili I hp union at* determined not to work for less tliuu $3 per day, for a day of nine hours, ■aud they trill hold the master masons to their firmer it rcement which went into «Cfect on May 1. namely, to give $3 a day tor niue boars. They are also determined not to work with non union men. An attempt was made to burn the Kaet St Louis approach to the St Louis bridge. LARD—Closed Arm; cask, tMBXatJc; June. $6.21 a&35; July g8.33A6.8Q. SUGAR—Dull; fair to good refining, iMOSa BUTTER—Dull; state, lVA30c.; western, 10A18u St. Paul, MayC 18.—A Winnipeg special says: Louis Riel's widow lies at the point of death at St Vital. Prayers for her were offered at th» masses in the church at St Boniface. It is said she never rallied from the Shock trt her husband's execution, and dlus brokenhearted. Mrs. Kiel Dying Brokenhearted. Boston, May 18.—The contest over the will of the late Robert Treat Paine, of Brookllne, which was to be tried this week, has been ended by an amicable settlement Kobert Treat Patne's Will. An electrle railway ie in successful operation in Philadelphia. It is claimed to be cheaper than a horse road. EOOs—Dull and unchanged. Poisoned Pie Eaters Getting Well. Boston, May 18—The six persons who were poisoned eight days ago % tenon piee bought at a Boston Highlands bakery, are convalescent. The physicians think that citric acid was used 1n the pie, and that this striking a copper-bottomed dish, generated a poison. Several suits will be entered against the balnr. ■" «•' rris' Live Stock Markat. The Sioux Indians are satisfied with the Dawes' bill. Cnauo, May 17.—The Drama' Journal reports: CSattle—Receipts. 7,000 bead; shipments, 3,000; market low, but steady; shipping steers, Ho to 1,9CKD lbs., ments, none; market strongan natives, ta.aws.rn. Ike Drovers' Journal special' oahlagraiu from Brit, ish markets thlC we»k are much mom aaoeuragtag, with lighter supplies a»d steady demand at ioth places. London reports an advanoeof IX '. P*1 lb; best Americana, 18)Cc, ptr lb; dressed and Liverpool, lo. advance; choloest Tenut steers, iuo. Ex-President Arthur is still growing weaker, and it is the opinion of many of his friends that he will never leave his house JHM*D 31 1 *'M WP '• Hartley Campbell In Bloomlncdale. New York, May 18—Bartley Campbell removed from Bellevue hospital to aJ}ioomingdale Insane asylum. His case pfeiiounced hopeless. Ban Dow a by a Train. Buffalo, May 18.—At 10 o'clock th% morning a woman, aged about 40 years, M run over by the Belt, Lino train near Mm Rock and fearfully cut and mangled. Botf legs war* severed frog» the body. * handkerchief was the name "K. Congdta.' Mr. Morrison expresses the opinion that both parties wtH have atoout equal strength in the next house. e&a Jitrts to"* The Name IV.M Not Be Changed. no P PrMldeut'a Veto. May 18.—TUo president bai vetoed the bill aitabllsbinc a port of delivery •tgpriagfald, Man. Philadelphia, May 18,—In accordance with the agreement made with their employer* on Saturday, the striking garment cutter* an all at work again to-day. Gtmwt Cutters Go to Work. Richmond, Vm , May 18.—The Method 1st general conference refused to alter the rulas in reference to baptism or change tile Mm* irou M. E. Church South, to M. B. Church. Mrs. Wright, aTOsoonsin farmer'* wife, poisoned her husbana by putting amnio in cookie* She says Mr. Allen, a neighbor, told her to do it.