Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1889 — NUGGETS OF GOLD. [ARTICLE]

NUGGETS OF GOLD.

IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS IN EVERT QUARTER OF THE GLOBE. The Latest Intelligence Received by Wire from Lands and at Home —The Cream of the News Gathered from All Quarters of the World. CARNEGIE’S MEN AT WORK. A Compromise Adopted Settling Muttons for Three Years. Pittsburg (Pa.) dispatch: The strike at the Homestead steel plant of Carnegie, Phipps & Co. has been definitely settled. The terms of the settlement are not positively known, but it is understood that concessions were made on both sides. The workmen, it is said, have agreed to accept 20 per cent reduction instead of 35 per cent, as proposed by the firm. The scale will remain in force for three years, ending in 1892, and instead of the scale year beginning with January, as proposed by Carnegie, will commence July 1, the sume as the Amalgamated iron scale. Three thousand men are again working, with steady employment promised for three years. AROUND THE DIAMOND. jßase-Ballists Competing lor the Leuguo ( hitmpLon.sliip. The official standing of the ball clubs that are in the race for the championship of the associations named is given below: National. W. L. ip c American. W. L. ipc Boston 40 20 .060;St. L0ui5....50 22 .094 Now Y0rk...38 22 .033 8r00k1yn....43 25 .032 Cleveland...4o 20 . 000 Athletic 30 28 .582 Philada 34 20 .539 Cincinnati...3B 32 . 542 Chicago 30 34 . 408 Baltimore...l4o 32 .529 Pittsburg....26 30 .419 K’us's Citv. .31 39 .442 Indianap ...23 39 .3701Columbus'.. .26 44 .371 Wash’gt’n...l7 42 .288[LouisvUle...l5 50 . 211 Western. W. L. ftc.l Interstate. W. L. fjpe. Omaha 41 17 .700iQuincy 35 25 .583 Bt. Paul 41 19 .683 Springfield .32 20 .524 Minneapolis3o 30 .50u|Davenport...32 30 .510 Sioux City..3o 31 .401 l’eoria 31 30 .508 Denver 28 32 .4601 Evansville. .28 34 .451 Des Moines.. 23 33 .401 Burlington. .20 30 .410 St. Joseph..2l 34 .381 Milwaukee..2o 39 .3381

TWO MEN DROWNED. A I’mikl at Pittahui-gli, I’a., Ilreakg, with Serious Results. Red Pond, a body of water at the corner of Center avenue and Soho street, in tho hill district of Pittsburgh, Pa., caused by the choking of a sewer, swept the barriers away, drowning two men and injuring three others, The drowned are: John I)aly, aged 26 years, unmarried; Andrew McGregor, aged 30 years, married. The Injured are : Robert Munn, shoulder and arm broken and injured internally; William MeClay, cut and badly bruised about head and body, injured internally, may not recover; .Joseph McCartney, slightly bruised and cut, not serious. PRINCETON, OHIO, WRECKED. Thirty Houses Blown Away l>y a Terrific Windstorm. The town of Princeton, in Butler County Ohio, and about seven miles from Hamilton, was blown away by a terrific windstorm that swept through that section. There were about thirty houses, including a sawmill and schoolhouse, in tho place. Ail are gone. Tho storm was general throughout the section, and much damago is reported. No further particulars yet obtainable. Relievo Pigott Inspired the Articles. London adherents of Mr. Parnell most unanimously inelino to «ti\e belief that an inspection of the books of the Loyal Patriotic Union would afford proof that the late witness Pigott either wrote or lully inspired tho “Parnellism and Crime” papers. | Prance Rejoices in Her Freedom. The 100th anniversary of the fall of tho Dastilo was celebrated by public meetings and fetes in Paris and throughout the provinces. Transparencies bearing representations of Gen. Boulangor were displayed from the windows of the League of Patriots and at other Boulangist resorts.

Fatal .Street-Car Accident. At Cincinnati, Ohio, during a severe storm, a car on Ae Vine street cable road became unmanageable and the passengers, in a panic, jumped off. A Mrs. Tellgate was killed and a man named Kelly was fatally hurt. Several others were injured. St. Paul’s Population 193,347. According to a census taken by tho publishers ot Polk’s Directory the city of St. Paul, Minn., has a population of 193,247, a gain of 81,850 since tho census of 1885. Heavy Bains in Mexico. Heavy rains are reported as having fallen recently throughout the agricultural districts of Mexico, causing serious losses to crops and the destruction of other property. Blaine Will Not Resign* The report circulated in Washington that Secretary Blaine will resign September 1 meets with a vigorous denial. Sparks from tlio Wires. At Boston, Dr. William B. White, a medical electrician, seventy-five years old, shot liis wife, Ellen, who was an attractive young lady of about twenty-live years, and then committed suicide. The cause was probably jealousy. Edward Meyer, a’longshoreman, aged 30, was shot and killed in New Orleans by George Kleyle, a gambler. The murderer was arrested. Reliable information received from the Hint Glass workers’ National Convention in«Sieates that there will bo no important, in the wage scale this year, and is apprehended. Tfce eitizens of Seattle, W. T*. have isv/u address in which they return ghtt&e int the sympathy dnd material aid them by the people of this counflflT- ffc# recent disastrous conflacra-

KILLED THE ENCAMPMENT. The G. A. K. Will Not Go to Milwaukee in a Body. The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Milwaukee in August will be simply a business meeting, with no parade or display and a very limited attendance. The department commanders had asked the railroad companies for a rate of one cent a mile for the comrades. and gave the corporations until the 10th to accede to these terms. A meeting was hold. which was attended by Commanders Martin of Illinois, Weissert of Wisconsin, Barto of Minnesota, and Davis of Nebraska, when it was determined to adhere to previous action, to advise the old soldiers not to attend the encampment, as the railroad companies declined to make the stipulated rate. Letters were received from Commanders Brown of Michigan, Travis of Indiana, Menton of Kentucky, and Smith of lowa, and from the Department Commandefs of Missouri and Kansas, indorsing and advising the action which was taken. All of the Department Commanders stood firmly by the proposition to the effect that the rate should be 1 cent a mile or they would issue orders to have only delegates go to the convention and discourage the attendance of all others. State Commanders will issue orders to this effect in their respective departments. Some railroad companies have sent correspondence indicating an inclination to recede from their position if communications are addressed to them separately and not to the Traffic Association, but the publication of the orders of department commanders will practically kill the encampment.

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. Those Who Have Been Successful in Their Aspirations. The following appointments have been made: Thomas H. Cavenaugh. of Olympia, W. T., Surveyor-General of Washington Territory; Thomas N. I’aulcouer, of Sheridan, Oregon, Agent for the Indians of the Grand Rondo Agency in Oregon; Bernard Kelly, of Emporia, Kas., Pension Agent at Topeka, Kas.; Thomas V. Cooper, Collector of Customs at Philadelphia: also four Probate Judges for Utah: Daniel Pagein Iron County, James McGarry in Beaver County, Isaac Burton in Uintah County, and George C. Viele in Milard County. Horace A. Taylor, of Wisconsin, to be Commissioner of Railroads ; Thomas C. Mendenhall; of Indiana, to be Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey; Henry W. Diederich, of Indiana, to be Cousul of tho United States at Leipsic. To be Consuls of the United States—Emmons Clark, of New York, at Havre; Archibald J. Sampson, of Colorado, at Acapulco; Roswell G. Horr, of Michigan, at Valparaiso; Jameß F. Hartigan, of the District of Columbia, for the port of Trieste and all other ports in the Austrian dominions, etc. John J. Chew, of the District of Columbia, to be Secretary of the Legation of the United States Rt Vienna.

Frank C. Crosby, Pay Director in the navy with the relative rank of Captain; John W. Cobbs, to be Surveyor of Customs for the port of Paducah, Ky.; Alexander McMaster, of New York, to be Supervising Inspector for the Ninth District (Buffalo, N. Y.). Collectors of Customs—Henry H. Lyman. of New York, for the District of Oswego, N. Y. ; Robert Hancock, of North Carolina, for the District of Pimlico, N. C.; John F. Horr, of Florida, for the District of Key West, Fla. Collectors of Internal Revenue—Frank E. Orcutt, of Massachusetts, for the Third District of Massachusetts; William H. Gabriel, of Ohio, for the Eighteenth District of Ohio; John bteckite, of Michigan, for the Fourth District of Michigan. Attorneys of tho United States—Jesse Johnson, of New York, for the Eastern District of New York; Eugene Marshall, Texas, for the Northern District of Texas ; Charles H. Varian, Utah, for tho Territory of Utah. Commissioners of Deeds—Charles Hall Adams, Commissioner in Massachusetts for the District of Columbia ; Charles W, Sparhawk, Commissioner in Pennsylvania for the District of Columbia. Elias H. Parsons, of Utah, to be Marshal of the United States for the Territory of Utah; Lars P. Edholm, of Utah, to be Judge of Probate in the county of Morgan, Utah. Special Agents of the General Land Office—William J. Pemberton and A. A. Ball, of Nebraska, and Samuel Lee, of South Carolina. Chief Clerk in office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Hopkins J. Hanford, of Ohio.

TRAFFIC AND COMMERCE. A Commercial Agency Finds Encouragement in the Situation. R. G. Dun & Co.’s weekly review of trade says: Substantially, all the news this week has been favorable to business prospects. The official crop report was not only an assurance of large yield but evidence that the reported injuries to wheat, cotton, and corn had not been as serious as many believed. Reports from interior town* show that collections have improved where there has been most complaint, and the latest accounts are more satisfactory than usual. At Chicago banks have been so far prudent, with an eye to probable commercial demands in the near future, that brokers are circulating the rumor that a banking trust has been formed, though outside money does not appear to be obtainable at better than 5 per cent. The indications point to some monetary pressure this fall unless the Treasury succeeds in disbursing freely. The great industries are, on the whole, in better shape, though some signs of danger are discoverable. The great strike at the Carnegie mills, accompanied with violence at the outset, may load to rather extended disturbance of the industry. Wool is unchanged in price at Eastern markets, but the persistent conservatism of manufacturers, who are buying only for immediate necessities and running only part force, begins to have effect, and a weakening among Ohio holders is reported. The Stock Exchange has been strengthened by favorable accounts of negotiations between railroad managers, who apjiear to have settled the difficulties as to Eastern trunk lines, and to have made some progress toward amicable adjustment of the Western controversies. All exports from New York show an Increase of 20 per cent, over last year, and the weakening oi speculation in wheat is also a favorable sign as to the monetary future. The business failures during the last seven days were 209, against 202 the week previous. For the corresponding week of last year the figures were 240.

NEW RAILWAY MILEAGE. Wliat Has Been Done in tile First Six Months of 1889. Tlie> Railway Age reports from thirty-one States and Territories for the past six months show that the aggregate of new railway construction is 1,522 miles, distributed over 123 different lines. Of this amount more than half is credited to ten Southern States. An immense amount of new railway mileage has been planned and only awaits a more favorable opportunity for 'raising the necessary money. Much more would be built this year than is now possible but for the alarm which was raised in financial circlos lest railway building should bo overdone, and which caused a reaction that is now delaying the completion of many meritorious and needed enterprises. The estimate of new construction for the year is put at 3,500 to 5,000 miles, as against a total of 7,100 miles in 1888. Nearly all of the construction of this season is in the

form of extensions of old lines, which are being added as the demands of business call for them. DEATH OF EX-CONGRESSMAN BICE. Tha Minnesota Pioneer Politician Passes Away Near St. Paul. Edmund liice, ex-Representative in Congress from the Fourth Minnesota District, jdied at White Bear, Minn., near St. Paul, of brain trouble. He leaves a wife and several children, the latter being residents of Tacoma, W. T. Mr. Rice settled at Kalamazoo in 1838. in 1847 ho enlisted to serve in the Mexican war from Minnesota. He first united his fortunes with those of St. Paul in 1849. and followed the practice of law up to the year 1856, when he began the fife of a railroad man. His best energies were spent in the furtherance of the interests of the St.' Paul and Chicago Road. He was a member of the Territorial Legislature in 1851. In 1867, 1872. 1877. and 1878 he was in the Lagislature, and in 1876 in the State Senate. In 1887 he was elected to thp Fiftieth Congress from the Fourth Congressional District of Minnesota. At the last election he was defeated for re-election.

CARLSON IDENTIFIES BURKE. The Winnipeg Suspect Confronted by His Former Landlord. At Winnipeg. Man., Charles J. Carlson, of Chicago, whose evidence was required to complete the story of Martin Burke’s alleged connection with Dr. Cronin’s murder, was called to testify. After he had been sworn he was asked, “Do you know the prisoner?” “Yes.” “Where is he?” "There.” replied Carlson, pointing his hand directly at the prisoner. “What Is Cj his name?” asked Mr. Howell. “To me his name is Frank Williams,” said Carlson. That was the point the prosecution desired to establish, namely that Frank Williams and Martin Burke were one and the same man. When Carlson entered the witness-box Burke hung his head, and when witness pointed him out and stated the name Frank Williams, a deep blush suffused his face and he looked like a man who was ashamed of himself. The witness proceeded to tell the story of how he met the prisoner in his father’s house on Ashland avenue and subsequent interviews with him. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. The Report of the Board lor the Past Year. The annual report of the Civil-Service Commission for the period ending Juno 30. 1888,1 ms been made public. During that period 206 examinations were held throughout, and in every State and Territory except Colorado and Kansas. The number of applicants examined was 2,699, of whicn an averago of 68 per cent, passed in the common branches and 39 per cent, in the special. The raising of the eligible average from 65 to 70 decreased the number of successful competitors 15 per cent. Of those examined over two-thirds were men. In the customs service nearly 2,500 were examined and 1,500 passed. In the lettercarrier branch 6,103 were examined, of which over one-half passed. The classified service has been extended until now laborers, messengers, and charwomen are about the only subordinate classes outside.

THREE PRISONERS BURNED UP. Horrible Fate of the Inmates of the Jail at Jacksonville, Oregon. At Jacksonville, Oregon, the jail, containing three prisoners, caught lire. Before the cells could be* reached three prisoners had suffocated. The lire originated in the front room, where the Deputy Sheriff slept, which made it impossible to reach the prisoners until |the fire was extinguished. The origin of the fire is a matter of conjecture. Tho prisoners were: Newton Cook, a native of Tennessee, with the initials “W. R. L.” on his arm, age 56. unmarried; Henry Hoover, married, family in Michigan, honorably discharged Union soldier; Frank Warner, age 19, native of Germany. BIG BEAZE AT FRESNO, CAE. . A California City Narrowly Escapes Destruction. At Fresno, Cal., lire broke out in the bakery of Weimar & Leban. The building was so inflammable that the fire spread with great rapidity, and though an alarm was promptly sounded the whole building was in flames before the firemen arrived. At one time it seemed as if the whole business part of the city would be destroyed. The heaviest losers are J. D. Fisk, builders, $20,000; Levison & Co., dry goods, $30,000, insurance, $12,000; Denicke’s saloon, $lB,000, half insured; Stevens & Co., drygoods, $20,000, insurance, $2,000. BEGGS STAYS IN JAIE. His Indictment Considered Prima Facie Evidence of Guilt. John F. Beggs is still in jail in Chicago, and there is a strong probability that he will remain there until final judgment is rendered on the charge of murder that stands against his name. Judge Horton denied Beggs’ second petition for a writ of habeas corpus on the broad ground that the indictment returned by the grand jury was prima facie evidence of guilt. He also said he could not review the action of the jury because its finding was based on tho testimony of sworn witnesses. ROYAETY IN DANGER. A Norwegian Glacier Almost Brains Emperor William. Emperor William’s Norwegian trip has' nearly had a fatal termination. While the Emperor and his party were viewing the Buar glazier a great mass of ice became displaced and a fragment struck the Emperor on the shoulder, dashing him violently to the ground. Full particulars of the accident have not been received, but it is known that the Emperor’s injuries are not serious. Polish Miners Engage in a Riot. At East Leavenworth. Mo., a number of Polish miners became involved in a whole*

sale row, and dividing into factions fought with knives and hatchets until five of their number were dangerously wounded. A deputy sheriff and posse armed with Winchesters stopped the fray au£ imprisoned the miners in freight oars. During the night all escaped save the wounded. Too Liberal In Berating Pensions. John E. Carpenter, of Ohio, an examining surgeon, and Willtam *L Goodlove of Ohio and William E. Brandt of Indiana, qualified surgeons of the Pension Office, have been dismissed. They are said to have been dismissed because of their liberality in rerating pensions and for rendering legal opinions without proper authority. Fatal Wreck Near Pittsburg. A collision of gravel and coal trains on the Pittsburg and Castle Shannon Road occurred near High Bridge. Va., four miles from Pittsburg. Thirteen cars were wrecked and six persons injured—one, it is thought. fatully. Twenty Italian laborers were on the gravel-train, but only one was hurt. The accident was caused by a mistake in orders. Founding a University at Pekin. Missionary work in China by the Methodist Church of the United States has been so successful as to justify that denomination in establishing a school for the education of native missionaries in Tokio. The University of Pekin is to be incorporated under the laws of New York, and will be charitable, literary, scientific, and Christian, but not sectarian.

John L. Sullivan Arrested*. Upon arrival at Nashville, Tenn., returning from his light with Kilrain, Sullivan aud his baoker, Johnson, were arrested on instructions from the Governor of Mississippi, but a few hours later was released on a writ of habeas corpus and continued their journey northward. To Dissolve the Oneida Community. In court at Syracuse, N. Y., a motion has been made for an accounting, a receivership, and a dissolution of the Oneida Community, the complainant alleging that it is now conducted contrary to the intention of the founder, and that its stock has passed into the hands of a trust Russian Officers on tl|e Move. It is reported at Vienna that fifty Russian officers have passed Braila, Roumania, on their way to Servia. There are also rumors that the Russian Government has been sending material of war and pontoons to Reni, in Bessarabia, and to the mouths of the Danube. No Civil Law in Oklahoma. In the United States Court for the District of Kansas, Judge Foster decided that, inasmuch as Oklahoma was under the jurisdiction of no court, its officials had no legal authority to arrest or imprison offenders against the law.

Ministers Denounce a Murder Trial. The Ministerial Union, of Charleston, S. C,, have adopted resolutions expressing their indignation at the occurrences in that city in connection with the trial of Dr. McDow for the murder of Captain Dawson. Beggs Must Stay in Jail. Judge Tuley, at Chicago, has decided not to admit to bail John F. Beggs, Sonior Guardian of Camp 20, Clan-na-Gael, indicted for complicity in the Cronin murder case. Earthquake in Maine. At Farmington, Me., a shock of earthquake was plainly felt, lasting half a minute. The direction was from northwest to southeast. Dishes were rattled upon their shelves. The Swiss to Purchase Rifles. The amount of the loan to be negotiated by the Swiss bundesrath for the purchase of rifles for the army is 25,000,000 francs. The rate of interest to be paid is 3% per cent. Will Not Accept His Appointment. The Hon, R. G. Horr of Michigan, recently appointed United States Consul at Valparaiso, states that under no circumstances will he accept this appointment.