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              ttt NUMBER 1290 I Weekly Bitabllshed I860 ) PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7. 1886. J *WO OBNT3. I Tan Oonta Per VI RICHMOND EICITBI three captains, occupied saat9 in the orchestra circle, while a number of privates and officers patrolled the sidewalks on the outside and kept back the excited populace. A rattlebrained white man, warmed by liquor, mounted a box In front of the theatre and called to the black men to assert their rights and enter the theatre. He was promptly arrested and marche.l to th« station house, hundreds of people hooting at him ahe was -, carried away. Excite:no:it w.m at fever heat and the slightest disturbance would have precipitated bloodshed, But. tho dolegates of with the colored member, Fcrrall, did not put in an appearance ami gradually the threatening as-wet of affairs alwfc-d. It is belived thit the very firm stand taken by the citizens vrill prevent further trouble during tho time of the convention and that this is the ond of it. The State this evening says: "Those Knights of Labor delegates who attempt to interfere with thri social customs of Richmond arc making a most unpardonable mistake, to say tho least. The presence of a colored delegate in the auditorium of the Mozart Academy of Musis hist night during a dramatic performance was an outrage on a large majority of our citizens which cannot be too severely condemned. Wo have nothing to say concerning the custom that obtains in Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and other northern cities. In Richmond the usages touching the social equality question must be observed, and this we say most emphatically." A WOMAN POLITICIAN GEORGIA'S STATE ELECTION. LONSDALE'S APPEAL THE UTAH QOMMI8SION The Wet Ticket Sntnedi In Senral Make a Keport of Vk*t Tin MISS STRICKLAND, OF MICHIGAN, Counties, IN DEFENSE OF THE HONOR OF A WOMAN AMONG SJRANGERS. Been Doing. Over the Question of Colored Delegates at a Theatre. FINDS HERSELF FAMOU 3. Atlanta, Oct 7.—The stsrte election passed off quietly. There was no opposition to the sttite ticket headed by Gen. Gordon for governor. In the legislative races there were half a dozen sharp contents, none of them amounting to public importance. There will be but one Republican in the sena'e, Ben Dugger, who has a life claim the seat. Union county will send a Republican to the housj, while probably four Republicans are plected in the heavy negro counties along the coast. In Pulton county, in which Atlanta is situated, the "wet" ticket which secured the Democratic nomination last week was elected overwhelmingly over a negro ticket. Had there been another week before tho election the Prohibitionists would have had a better ticket in the field. This would Washington, Oct 7.—The secretary of the interior has received the annual report of the Utah commission (A. B. Carlton, chairman), for the fiscal year ended June DO. The work of the commissi an has been dfrwC$eCl to enforcing the law against polygamiste, In this the commission has been reasonably successful. With few exceptions all such persons have been excluded from voting and folding office. Criminal prosecutions for violations of the law, as heretofore, have been numerous, and a large number have been fined and imprisoned in the penitentiary. The opinion is expressed that while polygamous marriages have decreased in Salt Lake that they have Increased in portion i of the territory not accessible to travel. The report therefore says: "Whether upon the whole polygamous marriagw are oa the decrease in Utah is a matter on which different opinions are expressed.n Her Eloquent Appeal to an Excited Con- He Complains That the Accusation* of a Man Without "Reputation, Good Responsibility of any Kiml" Should Blast a Fair Name. vention Acted as a Healing Balm and Produced a Fusion Candidate—A L«w- Charaeter or EIOT NABBOWLY AVERTED.* yer and Assistant Attorney. Detroit, Oct 7.—Miss Martha Strickland, of St Johns, Clinton county, finds herself famous as a woman politician. Letters and telegrams of congratulation have been showered on her for her remarkable work in the Sixth district Greenback and Democratic convention, at Flint, on Monday night and Tuesday morning, when she fired tlie waning elements with a thrilling speech, at a time when no other of the 100 delegates present could secure more than partial recognition. The event has brought political talk into circles where politics were never before discussed, while among politicians there is nothing else mentioned. There is heard on all sides a desire to see her and hear her speak, and it is not unlikely that she may plead for Yaple, the Democratic nominee, before the campaign is over. Miss Strickland is a woman of mature years, wide experience and deep culture. She has been known as a rising lawyer and a dabbler in local lolitira, but her present triumph was unexpected. Nbw York, Oct. 7.—The following letter explains itself: A Social Citstom Infracted by Visit- ing Knights The Casino, Nkw York, Oct. 7. To tlie Public: Although it has been my intention to have remained silent upon such a sqjDject, I feel that, owing to the constant attacks made through some of the newapaixJVx, the time luw come when justice requires nie to say something for the good name and character of Miss Violet Cameron, who has been so cruelly maligned in this country. Creates it Sensation at Virginia's Capital. The Police Called Upon to Prevent an Outbreak of Hostilities—One Man Ar- rested and Qalet Restored—A Secret Revenge Circular Makes Alleged Reve- Some papers are asking the public to form an idea of Miss Cameron's character, apparently, on the loose statements of a mere adventurer, who takes no pains to evince his hostility to her and has sought to deprive her of thnt which every honest woman is proudest of and loves, namely, her moral reputation. I think that the public might, in fairness, hesitate before pronpuncing judgment upon a worrutn who has sought openly in the oourts of England to have her case tried upon the true facts, instead of forming an opinion on unwarranted insinuations founded on unjust suspicions, and not on facts. The commission indorse the amendment to the constitution brought forward last congress proposing to punish polygamy in ail the states. Such an amendment will, in the opinion of the oommiwion, go a long way toward ridding the country of the evil of polygamy. The report concludes at follows; "Before closing this report we wish to impress upon the government and the people of the United States the magnitude of the evil with which we have to contend and to the difficulties in the application of a remedy. The total number of Mormons throughout the world is over 290,000, a large majority of whom reside in Utah. While of these a great majority of the adults are not living in polygamy, yet every orthodox member of that church professes to believe in it as a divine revelation. The people have been taught this dogma in their temples, tabernacles, meeting hootea and Sunday schools for a third of a century. Their church organization and ecclesiastical polity are marvela of skill and ability. Their leaders are fertile in resources, while the mam of tlie people are fanatical and superstitious to a degree that has seldom been witnessed in modern times." lations. Richmond, Va., Oct. 7.—There is a fear here, and it is entertained by many, that the race question will overshadow everything else in connection with the Knights of Labor convention. The procedure of the delegates of District 49 in going to tho theatre, purchasing a seat for their colored delegate along with those for the whites and taking him in with them would have resulted in a conflict under ordinary circumstances, but the white citizens waived their displeasure for the time in the hope that tho thing would not lie repeated. Whon, however, it was aimounced that the same procedure would lie followed last night indignation began to rise. For many years it has been the custom to confine the blacks to the balcony or upper circles in theatres in Richmond, and so strictly has it been followed that no trouble lias arisen ■over the right of colored people at thoatrcs. The theatre managers are required in assuming control of playhouses to enter Into a written agreement to the effect that colored *-|lei-sons shall not be allowed seats in the body of tho house. Manager E. M. Castiue, of the Mozart academy, received a lotter from Col. S. B. Paul, chairman of the finance committee of the Mozart association, calling attention to the fact that tho contract under which the academy was managed had been violated, inasmuch as a colored man had been permitted to sit in the main ]Dortion of tho house. CoL Paul said: "The contract pro vides that persons of the Caucasian race shall aloue be admitted to any part of the house except the gallory, and that is clearly defined in said contract to be what your advertisements called the balcony. Under the circumstances, which so unexpectedly occurred and in which you took the advice of the hall committee, I think your action was judicious; but as they forewarn you of a systematic effort to force you to a course which would prejudice the interests you represent, in violation of contract of lease, X shall be compelled to report any recurrence of an infringement of the lease." A few weeks ago the Democrats and Greenbackors of tho Sixth district made separate nominations, refusing to fuse. This insured tho election of a Republican, and after considerable pressure had been used, coming mainly from Don M. Dickinson, the two candidates withdrew and the Democrat and Greenback conventions were called again for Monday. The delegates met at Flint according to call, and, after some coqueting apart, came together and began balloting in joint convention. The nominees of the former conventions were at first the favorites, and the feeling, especially on the part of the Greenbackers, early began to show signs of extreme bitterness. As the balloting continued the lines were drawn straighter, and it seemed hopeless to expect the convention to agree on a candidate. While the Democrats showed no signs of yielding, the Green backers were apparently even less likely to surrender the nomination. One cxcited delegate of the latter declared early in the contest that the Democrats under D. M. Dickinson were demanding everthing and using the Greenbackers simply as a oat's paw. BROOKLYN REJECTED- A Secret Revenge Circular Causing a I think it strange that in a country where men and women claim to be juit and generous a woman who bears the respect and admiration of everybody in her own, and who has gained her high prominence and position in the eyes of her fellow countrymen and women through her straightforward and honest life, should here, in a foreign country, be robbed of that character on a mere statement of one who has neither reputation, good character nor responsibility of any sort or kind, and I feel certain every honest man or woman of her own country will readily indorse my statement. As Miss Cameron's manager I feel myself placed in the most unfortunate and embarrassing position through this man's malignancy. I would have returned at once to England but for the fact that such an act of mine would reflect upon Miss Cameron, and would have been unfair, not to say unmanly, and I trust that the public will not be a party to accepting rumor for facts, and will accord to Miss Cameron the confidence and'just respect which she can always claim in her own country. The report on the contested Brooklyn delegates was adopted, and they were refused seats in the convention. The decision carried with it, however, a provision which will guarantee the immediate issuance of a charter whereby the Brooklyn Knights will be severed from District 49, Sensation. JOHN B. GORDON. have been due to the action of the city council two days ago in permitting the sale of beer in tlie city. The Prohibitionists wore deeply chagrined, but did not have time to rally "their forces for work. In Pike county, tho stronghold of the Prohibitionists, the wet candidates were elected by 841 majority. In Upson county the Prohibitionists were routed by C100 majority. In every point where the people had a chance to express themselves prohibition lias had a backset All interest is centered on the color line difficulty, and but little is said of tho future proceedings of the covention. People crowd around tho theatres, hotels and in the streets talking about the black folks trouble, but tho prospects are that there will be no collision betwen the races. A man who wai until recently secretary of the Troy, N. Y., district, and was expelled, created a sensation amon* delegates by issuing a secret circular making some alleged disclosures reflecting upon tho Knights of Labor as an organization. BLACKBURN VS. SHERMAN. The Campaign In Kentucky Calls Oat the The indications in Chatham are that the Knights of Labor have elected their entire ticket The state ticket elected is: Jno. B. Oordon, governor; Nathan C. Barnott, secretary of state; Wm. A. Wright, comptroller general; Robert U. Hardemann, treasurer; Clifford Anderson, attorney general. Louisville, Oct 7.—Senator Joseph C. Blackburn addressed a large Democratic mass meeting here last night He spoke in answer to the remarks of Hon. John Sherman, delivered Saturday night last Two speeches of Mr. Sherman, one delivered at Portsmouth, O., and the other here, were made the tort of Mr. Blackburn's remarks. Big Guns. His object was retaliation. He alleges in the -circular that he was sent to Troy, N. Y., in 1888, to blow up a stove foundry, but that his designs were betrayed and he did not execute thorn. He makes other statements of similar character, among tliBm that there was a Knight of Labor scheme to introduce smallpox at Albany so as to throw out of employment certain lion-union men. He declared that there were "numerous schemes not formally sanctioned by labor organizations." Mr. Powderly cautioned the delegates about circulating the matter, saying that anyone who did so would be expelled. This intensified the feeling and stiffened the wavering of both sides. Almost at the first the name of John H. Fedewa had appearedwith a small following of Democrats and one or two Greenbackers. A few candidates dropped out as the balloting proceeded and shortly after midnight, when the twenty-fifth ballot had been reached amid constantly growing excitement, Fedewa was holding the almost solid Democratic vote, with Rev. C. T. Dego his only dangerous competitor. At this iroint a prominent Greenbaoker endaavored to gain the ear of the convention, but was drowned amid an uproar of shouts and motions to adjourn. WYOMING TERRITORY. Let me also beg you to say that although no one more than myself appreciates the value of free personal criticism upon the living, I do resent unfounded and untrue statements upon the dead, and I absolutely contradict that statement in The World as to the whereabouts and surroundings of my brother on his death-bed. He died in his own in Bryanstone street, London, in the arms of his mother and surrounded by his own family. Let me further add that with every wish to be courteous to the press, yet should they daem it necessary to continue untrue and libelous statements concerning myself and relations, I shall simply instruct my solicitors to act In my behalf and secure me through the courts the protection and justice which I feel America affords to all. Your obedient servant, . Lonsdale. He attacked Sherman's national banking system as a perpetuation of the national debt A national Nmker was, in his opinion, nothing more than a national bondholder. He believed that the national bank notes should be replaced by legal tender, non-interest bearing certificates, which ware much less costly than the bank notes. He considered that the only proper solution of the questions rotative to our monetary system was to be found in the free and equal coinage of both gold and Bilver. He said Mr. Sherman always told the truth, but not always the whole truth. For instance, he had charged the Democratic party with having failed to observe and keep its promise of tariff reform, but he had neglected to state that that failure was on account of a Republican senate. Even confining the remarks to the action of the house,, when 140 Democrats had voted for tariff reduction and only 40, led by Mr. Randall, against it, was it fair to say that the Democratic party had foiled to do the best it could to keep Ms promise! In regard to civil service, Mr. Blackburn said he was a civil servioe reformer himself, but not of the Sherman type, nor even of the Pendleton school. He believed that when the people called a great party to take possession of the government the call applied as much to a cross-road postmaster as to a cabinet officer. This part of the speech was received with tremendous applause. He i i«il|ilii|«ital Mr. Cleveland upon his administration. A Cheek In Immigration and l-*«d Washington, Oct. 7.—Governor Warren has submitted his annual report showjpg the material development of Wyoming Territory during the past fiscal year. The tide of immigration he says has been sensibly checked by the severe requirements of the general land office. From fhis retarding influence the territory, is making rapid progress. A less vigorous enforcement of the foncing law is suggested. Patents. With this contract drawn upon him and the announcement that there would be a repetition of the previous night's. proceedings by the delegated of 49 staring him in the face, Mr. Castine was in a dilemma. His only alternative was to call upon the chief of police for assistance, which he did, and then assured his patrons that he would enforce the spirit of his lease. Maj. Foe, the chief, diagnosed the forebodings as serious and during the afternoon called to see Mr. Powderly for the purpose of inducing him to persuade the delegates to desist from their determination to attend the theatre and take their colored delegates with them. The United Press correspondent saw the chief immediately after his mission was finished. "I did not see Mr. Powderly," said Maj. Poe, "but Mr. Hayes, of the executive board, was deputized to consult with me. I was assured that all possible effort would be made by the officers of the organization to prevent the delegates from New York from visiting either of the theatres. I can't see how a collision can be prevented if that colored delegate is taken to the theatres. The white citizens do not propose to be dictated to in the matter of their social rights and especially by strangers. Our people have extended every courtesy to the visitors and it is not right, they think, for the strangers to demand that this or that be done in social life. It is not the proper thing to ask that all customs and usages in (his regard be set aside to please any class or whim. I have advised the theatre managers to close their houses if it U known that colored men are to demand admission, and, if it becomes necessary to avert trouble, the theatres will be closed. I find in seventeen years' experience as chief of police here that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that the best way to avoid trouble is to remove the cause. Our white citizens never have trouble with the negroes about social matters, because the negroes know and keep their places. We have our own ideas and tastes about this tiling and it is proper that we should not be interfered with, especially since the colo ed people themselves do not object After Canatllau Smugglers. Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 7.—In view of the large amount of smuggling that has been going on from the American side into the Canadian northwest, two officers of the customs department have gone west to thoroughly reorganize the customs service along the frontier. Thousands of American cattle have been driven across the line into Canada without paying duty. In addition to this, spy-its of all kinds are coming in constantly, notwithstanding the efforts of the mounted police, who patrol the frontier. Smuggling between British Columbia and Washington Territory is also carried on extensively both ways. Officers will also visit that province, and with the co-operation of United States custom officials endeavor to capture the pirates who for a long time have been doing a profitable business. The United States government, which is equally interested, has promised to render all possible assistance. It seemed to be hopeless to attempt to addrew the delegates, who had become irritable with the vexations of a long and fruitless contest. At this moment Miss Strickland, a Greenback delegate, took the platform and waved her hand for silence. Curiosity, as much as anything, secured her a hearing. Slie was remembered by all for her peculiar marriage contract with Leo Miller, dissolved only a few months ago, and she was known to a few as a lawyer, politician and shrewd woman generally. With the utmost composure and in excellent voice that could be heard all over the hall she rapidly and keenly sketched the situation and pointed out that the result of non-agreement would be to give the district bodily to tho Republicans. This was nil the more to be l-ogretted since the fusion candidate was elected two yean afjo. The governor favors the reclamation of arid lands in large bodies as the only practical solution of the fencing problem, but acknowledges that such views may not be popular As an evidenoe of tho effect of departparlnsent rulings in the matter of entries, he cites the fact that only two patents of 130 acres were received last year through the Wyoming land office, though the territory has 00,- 000,000 acres of government land. Attention Is called to the poor mail facilities, it being stated that in 1870, when the population was 60 per cent lees than it how is, mail facilities were as good as they now are. The mining industry and cattle raising are in a high state-of development, new towns are constantly springing up, school facilities are being improved, the morals of the people advancing in the light of religious progress, and the entire territory in prosperity and wealth is highly satisfactory. The governor renews the recommendation of his former repoat that another judge be provided for the territory. GETTYSBURG MONUMENTS. Old Soldier* Recounting the Days That Gettysburg, Pa., Oct. 7.—The veterans of the Massachusetts and Pennsylvania regiments and their friends visited the battlefield yesterday. Col. Bachelder, acting as guide, pointed out and explained the various points of interest. The representative* of the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Pennsylvania dedicated their monument; Cot Thomas A. Armstrong and Judge F. H. Collier, of Pittaburg, and Vice-President D. A. Buehler, of the Battlefield Memorial association, were the speakers. The monument is she feet high and is in the shape of a Sixth corps badge. It is placed near Little Bound Top. Other handsome mounments were also dedicated by representatives of the Seventh, Tenth and Thirtyseventh Massachusetts regiments. The structures are situated on the line of the Eustis brigade of the Sixth corps adjoining the park.. Arc Gone. This appeal from a Greenhecker, eloquently put and powerfully backed by tailing argument and illumined With many flashes of wit, was frequently interrupted;by an applause that was notable as being the first coaoerted action of- the night. , It was than 2 o'docfc in the morning. A motion to adjourn afcthe conclusion of Miss Strickland's speech was voted down, and the first ballot thereafter showed a Greenback break for Fedewa and an answer to MIsb Strickland's appeal. He continued to grow in strength until 8a~m., when he received 130 votes and was nominated on the forty-fourth ballot Chicago, Oct. 7.—A daring and successful robbery has occurred at the rooms of the Ashland Avenue Building and Loan associaciatiou. The thieve3 succeeded in taking from the safe about $14,000 In money, bonds, stocks, mortgages, etc. Over $2,000 was in cash. The association held a meeting in theii room Tuesday evening and adjourned about 10 o'clock. The treasurer collected the $2,000 from the members and deposited the money in a large safe. Ill the morning it was dis covered that the safe had been blown open and the contonts stolen. Police and detectives were notified, and the latter found $7,000 worth of the valuable papers. The thieves, however, escaped with $5,000 in United States bonds and the $2,000 in money. The bonds can be negotiated to outside parties. The job was undoubtedly the work of experts. A Successful Burglary Presidential Receptions. Washington, Oct 7.—The (resident's reception was the largest since Us return. Among the visitors was a' large excursion party of Knights Templars from Nortjb Caro- Unia and Columbia commandery of the Knights from Norwich, Conn. - C A delegation from Alabama, headed by Mayor Reece, of Montgomery, waited on the president and invited him to attend the state fair to be held in Montgomery in November. The president said he would consider the invitation.CARRIED INTO COURT. Mrs. Ltldltr Testifies la the Staunton Trial. Bboqkltn, Oct. 7.—"The clerk will call Mrs. Mary tiidler." In the evening a public meeting, attended by all the visiting delegations, was held. Comrade James L. Bo wen, of Sprlng&eld, delivered the dedicatory address for the Massachusetts regiments, and Maj. Samuel Harper for the Pennsylvanians. Vice-President Buehler replied in behalf of the Memorial association. A camp firo tllen followed. The convention then broke up singln;; '"We won't go home until morning." Fedoura is prosecuting attorney for Clinton county and Miss Strickland is his assistant. She will undoubtedly succeed liiin should he be ele sted. At these wards there was a general opening of eyes and pricking up of ears among those who attended tho trial of the Rev. Mr. Staunton before the Brooklyn Presbytery yesterday afternoon. Interest in the celebrated case had lagged for a few days and at the name of the woman whose good repute lias been compromised through her association with the defendant every one was on theklert for something striking. A Sensitive Prlnee. THE BELVIDERE TRIAL. Paris, Oct 7.—Prince Melissano, a member of one of the leading families of Naples, has committed suicide after seeing hWnamu posted as a defaulter at his club. He had lost heavily in gambling. Stuilent Meade and the Assistant Janitor JUGGED AT BUFFALO. To Keopen a Stiver Aline. Belvidkrb, N. J., Oct. 7.—In the triril of tho janitor, Titus, for the murdor of tho servant, Tillie Smith, the state produced an im-D portant witness in the person of Peter Mtiade, a student, who had been a friend and a.l30Ciate of the janitor. Meade testified that Titus told liini on the evening of the murder that Tillie had gone to a party and they aould have some fun with her when she cam* in. He expressed his belief that Tillie would not object. Meade, however, refused to sit up till she came. He went to liis room, and the uext morning he heard of the murder. When he saw Titus afterward the janitor was very nervous, and though he did not confess the crime he admitted that he was in great trouble, and asked Meade if he would testify o having seen him elsewhere at the time the murder was committed. Testify. The door of the church study opened at the Moderator's words and a gentleman entered, bearing Mrs. Laidler in his arms. With the assistance of an athletic-looking maid the lady was deposited comfortably in an easy chair, her heavy veil was removed and after being refreshed with a glass of water she related, in a manner unconsciously dramatic and impressive, the story of Uer relations with the clergyman. Shovers of the Queer Taken In Out of Hauguton, Mich., Oct. 7.—A party of English capitalists, among whom were Alexander McE.ven and his three sons, G. A. Thompson, A. J. DufBeld and Thomas A. Kellar, have arrived, on their way to meet Sir A. T. Gait and a number of other capitalists and mining experts at Port Arthur, Ont. The object is to open up the old Silver Islet mine and make arrangements for the thorough exploration and development of the silver and gold mining district of the north shore. Over $1,000,000 worth of silver was taken from the Silver Islet mine several years ago, but it was abandoned, owing to the vein leading directly under the lake. Buffalo, Oct. T.—Deputy United States Marshal Donahue has arrested Charles Betts and Gardner T. Fink, who are believed tb belong to a gang of professional counterfeiters, with headquarters in New York. John Riley, one of same gang, was arrested about a week ago for "shoving the queer" in Syracuse, Utica and other cities. The accused were caught with tho counterfeit money in their possession. They ni-e supposed to have a large quantity of bogus coin stored away, and detectives are looking for It. the Cold. Weather Indications. He said the most cultured and wealthy citizens were the ones that intended to maintain these customs to the last; that they would be at the theatres to challenge the right of the colored delegates to occupy seats with the whites, and that instead of a riot it would bo a revolution, an uprising to maintain a popular principle. The leaders of 49 learned very soon after the convention adjourned that extra precautions would be taken by the police to check them, and they held a consultation. Their reasonings and determination are not known. It was ascertained, however, that all thought of entering the Mozart Academy of Music was abandoned, and no ]xDlice precautious were taken there. Washington, Oct 7. — Generally fair weather will prevail throughout the eastern coast states. TRADE BULLETIN. The Money Market More Stable—tfew Eng- Hoodie Aldermen on Trial, land Still Falling, New York, Oct. 7.—District Attorney Martine exploded a bomb in the camp of the indicted "boodle" aldermen and their friands yesterday by giving notice that four of their number would be arraigned tMs morning in Part I. of general sessions, before Judge Cowing, and a day fixed for their trial. The quartet compose ex-Aldermen William P. Kirk, Patrick Farley, Henry L. Hayles and William H. Miller To say that the announcement caused surprise is putting it rather mildly. New York, Oct. 8.—Money oloeed at 8 per cent. The highest rate to-day was T per cent Exchange closed maker; posted rates, 4.M&4.83; actual rates, for sixty days and 4.8M4® for demand. Oorernaents closed steady; currency 8s, 186 bid; 4s, coup., 1» bid; 4)4*, coup, bid. Marshal Donohue said: ' 'These men belong to an organized gang, and we have a clear case against them. Riley was the manufacturer of the coin, and it is good enough to deceive the Inexperienced. They have worked on the canal, and were able to pass themselves off as canalers, so that suspicion was disarmed in most cases." Mr. Donohue intimated that one of the gang had made a confession. The Silver Creek Accident. New York, Oct. 7.—The railroad commission has issusd a report of its investigation of the accident on the Nickel Plate road, on Sept. 14, when thirteen persons were killed. It concludes by saying: "No censure can attach to the road or its officials for the occurrence, except the legal responsibility arising out of the negligent acts of the conductor and engineer of the excursion train. The causc of the collision, and the consequent loss of life and injury to persons, was negligence and a violation of rules and orders on the part of William V. Harrison, conductor, and Lewis Brewer, engineer." New York and New England tall ovw 4 per cent, from the opening. Several other stock* on the list closed at fractional declines, but In moat oaass the final figure* were K to per aant.,higher DJ»»n thoae of last night The sales amounted to 008,068 share*  A lai ge squad' of officers were sent to the Richmond theatre early in the evening. This is the oldest playhouse in Richmond, a place »here Booth, Boniface, Raymond and other renowned actors have won fame, and is attended by the highest class of citizens. "The Stranglcrs of Paris" was on the boards., H. II. Mortimer, a South Carolinian by birth, is the manager, while Frank A. Tanneliill, who was an aide to Gen. Sydny Johnston, is a star of the company. As soon as these gentlemen learned that the disturbance was being transferred to their house they at once proclaimed their determination to co-operate with the whites in suppressing the execution of any design to seat colored men in the house. When Maj. Poe informed Mr. Mortimer that the house had best be closed for the night, the latter said: The assistant janitor also testified that though he usually helped Titus during the evening, Titus sent him away early on the night of the murdor. CONDENSED NEWS. Ganeral Markets. Philadelphia, Oct. 7.—The operations of & tar pool have begun to attract attention. The price of coal tar has lately risen to an sxtravagant figure. It seems tint the leadin,; producers of tar throughout the United States have formed a combination to keep up prices. A commissioner has been appointed. He has authority to order as much tar defrayed as he thinks neceesary to order to sustain prices. The owner of the condemned tar is paid by the pool enough to compensate him for its actual cost. One result of the pool is that the city of 1'hiladelpliia has to dispose at a merely nominal price of its residuum from the gas works, as it is a part of uiie agreement that nobody in other cities rivtll bid against the Philadelphia tar men for it. Roofers and paving men are exercised over the rise in prices caused by the pool. A Pool In Coal Tan In tlie Diamond Field. At Boston—Boston, 11; St Louis, 5. At New York—New York, 4; Chicago, 1. Thirty pounds of giant powder exploded to a'mine at Deadwood, Dak., and killed four men and seriously wounded others. Niw You, Oct. 0.—FLOUR- Closed dull and depressed; winter wheat extra, $3-4004.76; Minnesota extra, tt.40O4.80; city mill extra, *4.850 4.50 for West Indies; Ohio extra, (*.4004.75. Southern flour cloeod dull; common to choloe extra, *5.11505. At St. Louis—Athletic, 6; St Louis, 13. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 6; Kansas City, 8. The Personal Liberty convention of brewers and liquor dealers will be held at Chicago on the 18th tost WHEAT—Options were fairly aotlra and Irregular, closing M to Mb. higher. Spot lot* closed stronr. and M to tto.hlgher. Spot sales of No. 1 red 4«te at88c.; No. * do.,84){c.; No. trad winter, afloat, 84)(o.; No. I do., Blffo.; ungraded winter red, 81081c.; No. t red whiter. Oel, 8**0 85Me.; do. Not., 84J4c.; do. Dec., 8#Hc. CORN—Options were moderately active, and oloeed barely steady at tt to Me. advance. Spot lots closed firm and Mo. higher. Spot sales of No. tmixed, afloat, at 4ta.; ungraded mixed, 45040c.; No. * mixed, Nov., 47o.; do. Dec., 48)4o.; do. Jan., 48«c. OATS—Options were Isss active, but Arm, and closed at a slight advanoe. Spot lota closed strong, but unchanged. Spot sales of No. 1 white state at 88c.; No. t da, 86X0.; No. * do., No. t mixed; Nov., 8lX©8lMc.; do. Dec., 8»Ho. bid. BYE—Dull; western. 55057c.; Mate, 58®5ttc. BARLEY—Nominal. PORK—Dull; new mesa, |I0.S5®10.50. LARD—Closed steady; cash, ta.lVga.«l; Oct.. tt.OO; Nov., t®.05. At Washington—Detroit, 2; Washington, 1. At Pittsburg—Allegheny, 0; Baltimore, 6. Albert Mailer, a farmer, while "seeing the town" .to New York, was relieved of a fat pocket book. Ohio Penitentiary Indictment*. At TxDuisville—Louisville, 4; Brooklyn, 7. Columbus, Oct. 7.—The Franklin county grand jury, which has been investigating the alleged crookedness of the penitentiary officials during the Ifoodly administration, have returned indictments against B. H. Marriott, ex-steward, and Samuel Perry, ex-superintendent ot the state shops, for appropriating state properly to their private use. Perry is ex-Governor Hoadly's brother-in-law. Judge Wylie will probably summon a special grand jury to continue the investigation. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati, 12; Metropolitan, ft. (Afternoon)—Cincinnati, 3; Metro- Severe censure is freely expressed at the action of the captain of the Bagle, a river steamer, to refusing to assist the boat La Mascotte, which exploded her boilers and afterward burned. It is said he feared his boat might get injured. Dlitan, 8. An Kxtorted Confession. "No, there is no use of that. Let the people come ill, and if a colored man enters the auditorium I will ring down the curtain, announce that there will be no performance and tell the people inside to go to the box office and get their money." Skowhegan, Me., Oct 7. —Hurd, the youth who is in jail here charged with burning two buildings in Harmony, has retracted his confession. He avers that the confession was made through fear of the detectives who arrested him, and that the detectives forced him to make it He now says that he bad nothing to do with the fire. Professor Barnard, of Venderbilt university, has won the sixth Warner comet prise, having discovered a new comet this week. Numerous indictments have been returned to the grand jury at Montpelier, Vt, against offenders of the prohibitory laws of the state. All the cotton mills at Prankort, Pa., are closed on acount of differences on the subject of wages. Three thousand people are idle. At 7 p. m. several hundred people were -crowding around in front of the theatre. At -8 o'clock the streets and sidewalks were block aded with men, there being few ladies in Bight, and excitement ran high. There  -earnest inquiries for the 40s and the colored ■delegate. A more earnest concourse of people never assembled anywhere than that outside of the Richmond theatre. They belonged to the best families, and it is presumed most of them were armed niul came . to defend their social principles. When the curtain was rung up not •eventy-ilve persons were in the bouse. The excitement had iminad the business of tha uight. Fifteen frlvata policemen, beaded by Chief Poe, and High Priced Horses. Washington, Oct. 7.—Father Stephan, oriest and Indian agent, has received an ur; ent request from Ucronimo to come a:«i see the "poor Indians." Geronimo tells tha father that lie lias been badly treated and Heeds hi* aid and religious guidance. tVher Stephan has gone to ArizoiA as requested. Poor Indians" Need Help. New York, Oct 7.—The entire racing stable of horses, in training and yearlings, belonging to Mr. N. W. KittHnn, were sold at auction yesterday afternoon on the Jerome park track. The lot numbered thirty-six. Among the three-year-olds were Brown Duke, Mink, Headlad and Stalwart The sale realized $29,350, and the highest figures paid were as follows: Onas, $3,100; Hustler, $2,- W0; Ittilaer, $2,100, and Raveller, *2,000. London, Oct 7.—Statistics are published showing that the tobacco production of Germany is J Creasing. The discline is attributed to the prevailing system of taxation. The number of persons engaged in the cultivation of the plant has fallen off 12,000 this year as compared with 1885. Tobacco Culture In Germany. BUTTER—Firm; state, 170«le.; western, lto 80c. The Republican state committee of Pennsylvania has settled a contested nomination to the Twenty-sixth district by declaring Senator Walter B. Roberta the nominje for congress.* CHEESE—Dull; state, »MOJ*o.; western flat, lOMOUc. EGOS—Steady; state, tlfte.; weet«rn, »®tlo. SUGAR—Raw weaker, with little doing; fair refining, 4Hc. Refined slow and easlkr; cut loaf, 86-1CO8M0.; granulated, 15-lOe.; crushed, 85-1«0CMc- cubes, 8-ltc.; powdered, «HO IMo.; mould "A," 5 5-NOW-; confectioners' Vienna, Oct. 7.—A dispatch to The Neuo Freie Presse from Sofia says that the Bulgarian Gen. Schswarolf has been arrested on (suspicion of iiaving clandestia* relations wit) the Russian Gen. Kuulbars. A Bulgarian General Arrested. Athletic Hporta at Yale. Mrs. Cleveland and her mother have returned to Washington from Buffalo. Killed In a Duol. Nfw Haven, Oct 7.—Th» Yale football team yesterday defeated the Wesleyans by a score of n to 0. The Yale lawn tennis tour iuuneut was won by the freshmen Berlin, Oct 7.—A duel between a military officer and a student was fought to Tiraringer festerday. The student was killed. De Beneuudev tbo b isband uf Violet Oamerou, h* Jisued Lord Lonsdale foe $100,000 tar alienating nl» wife's affections. "A," 518-ltc.; coffee "A," standard, 5Mc.; coffee aa "A," 6M0.; white extra "0," 5#5 8-Me.; extra "O," 4NO4H0.; "0," 4HO4«C.; r»Bpw, WO«*»•