Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1889 — A NEWSY MELANGE. [ARTICLE]

A NEWSY MELANGE.

DOINGS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AT HOME , AND ABROAD. Events of Interest and Importance In Every Quarter of the Globe, Religious Intelligence, Crimes and Casualties, Industrial Notes, Personal Mention. FROZEN TO DEATH IN THE ROAD. James Nicholls, Deserted by His Companions, Dies of Exposure. A Wellsburg (W. Va.) dispatch says; James Nicholls, azed about thirteen years, Was found lying on the country road to Wheeling in an unconscious condition. He Was brought to his home and died a few hours later. The previous afternoon Nicholis, in company with Melvin Criswell and William Melvin, all boys about the same age, went down to Wheeling on a freight train. They missed the northbound train and about dark started to walk back. The distance is sixteen miles and the road is very muddy. When the boys had covered about ten miles Nicholls gave out and became delirious. His companions oarried him about three miles and, being in turn exhausted, and finding Nicholls was unconscious, they left him and went home. Nicholls lay on the road all night, and. as it began to rain hard about 4 o’clock in the morning, he was half frozen.

ADVOCATE HIGH LICENSE. Cardinal Gibbons and Other Catholic Prelates Address a Baltimore Meeting. A Baltimore, Md., dispatch says: A hlghUcense mass-meeting was held in the Academy of Music Sunday at which Cardinal Gibtons presided and many of the clergy and prominent citizens were present. The Cardinal in his opening address, said that whatever was done at this time would be done for the benefit of the poorer classes and working people, and whatever was good for the welfare of Baltimore had his heartiest co-operation. Other addresses were made by Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul; Rev. Father Cleary, of Milwaukee; and Rev. Father James Nugent, of England. TWO CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH. Joseph Hodges* Little Ones Perish in The.r Flaming Home. Joseph Hodges and wife, living about two miles north of Archie, Mo., a few days ago Went to spend the evening with a neighbor •a quarter of a mile away, leaving their two children, a boy and girl, aged eight and six, respectively, alone in the house. During the evening they happened to look out toward their home and saw a blaze. They alarmed the neighbors and ran to the house, but reached there only in time to see the roof fall in. Both children perished in the fire. It is supposed that the little ones were asleep when the lire broke out. BY A LANDSLIDE. A Railroad Wreck In Pennsylvania that Turned Out Fortunately. The west-bound mail train on the Pennsylvania Road ran into a'Bmall landslide at a wagon crossing between Brinton and Bessemer stations, in Pennsylvania. The locomotive and baggage car were ditch’ed and completely wrecked.' Engineer Abner Butler and Fineman Good .were hurt. The coupling between the baggage car and the passenger,coaches broke arid the latter did not leave the.,track. The passengers were badly shaken up,’ but noriejJbverely injured. ■ • fal I U ■_ I The London Rakers’Strlke'Off. , , The London bakers' ploying bakers having' conceded the 'ten-’ hour day and other reforms demanded by the men. The boss bakers are trying to shift the cost of the concessions upon the general public by raising the price of bread a halfpenny a loaf. The consumers vigorously object to paying more than the accustomed price, and it is claimed by large buyers, who have , looked into the matter, that a halfpenny actually covers the entire cost of making a loaf of bread.

Opening of the Cronin Defense. At the trial of the Cronin suspects, in Chicago, the State closed its case with the testimony of James Clancey, a reporter, who gave damaging testimony against O’Sullivan. The defense, after a vain attempt to have most of the effective. testimony by witnesses for the prosecution stricken out, introduced Captain Schaack and Lieutenant Koch in ah effort to fm-, peach Mrs. Conklin’s evidence as to the' White horse.

National Grange Officers Chosen. At the meeting of the National Grange at Sacrameto, Cal., the following officers ■were elected: Master, J. H. Brigham, Ohio; Overseer, Hiram Hawkins, -Alabama; Lecturer, Mortimer 'Whitehead, New Jersey; Steward, E. W. Davis, California; Chaplain, A. J. Rose, Texas; Treasurer, F. M. McDowell, New York; Secretary, John Trimble, Washington. Dropped Dead in the Street. A New York dispatch says: Dr. William P. Wilson, for the past four years the chief law clerk of the House of Commons in Ottawa, dropped dead in Twenty-ninth street, between Sixth and Seventy avenues, his death being caused by heart disease. Wilson left Ottawa for New York "for medical treatment. ■ American Catholics and the Vatican. •Mgr. Satolli reports to the Vatican that Catholics In America are opposed to government representation at the Vatican, preferring to treat directly with the Iloly See, but he believes that the difficulty is surmountable.

ILLEGAL RETURNS. The lowa and Ohio Count Not Yet Completed. A Des Moines (Iowa) dispatch says: It yrill undoubtedly take the official count by the Legislature to determine who is elected Lieutenant Governor of lowa. Diligent eflforts have been made by all the newspapers here to get the exact figures, but no two of them agree. The Register claims the election of Poyneer by over 2,000, the Neva by 275, while the Leader'g figures do not vary much from the last figure. The errors arising from transmission by telegraph could easily change that result. All the rest of the Republican ticket—that is. Judge of the Supreme Court, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Railway Commissioner—is elected. The totul vote will not vary much from the following: Governor—--801en178,838 Hutchison;l7l,l7B Boises’plurality 7,660 Lieutenant Governor — Poyneerl7s,l76 8e5t0w174,901 Poyneer's plurality 275 Superintendent of Public Schools—--5abin176,213 1ri5h..171,668 Sabin’s plurality 4,545 Railroad Commissioner— Smithlßl,3oo M0rgan173,253 Smith’s pluralityl 8,047 The Legislature stands a tie in the House, In the Senate the Republicans figure out a majority of six—twenty-eight Republicans and twenty-two Democrats. A Columbus (Ohio) dispatch says: “The Secretary of State has completed the vetlflcation of the vote cast at the State election Nov, 5, and the following are the official results: Governor—Foraker, Rep., 368,551; Campbell, Dem., 379,424 ; Campbell over Foraker, 10,870. Lieutenant Governor—Lampson, Rep., 375,110 ;Marquis, Dem., 375,069 ; Lampson over Marquis, 41. State Treasurer—Brown, Rep., 377,192 ; Boden, Dem., 373,466; Brown over Boden, 3,636. School Commissioner-Hancock, Rep., 377,107; Miller, Dem., 373,391; Hancock over Miller, 3,716. Attorney General—Watson, Rep , 377,139; Lewis, Dem., 373 336; Watson over Lewis. 3,603. ■ ■ ’ Clerk of Supreme Court—Hester, Rep., 377,021; Schumaker, Dem., 373,447; Hestbr over Schumaker, 3,574. Supreme Judge—Dickman, Rep., 376,658; Follett, Dem., 373,89.5 ; Dickman over Follett, 2,763, Member Board of I’ublic Works—Hahn, Rep., ' 377,1)59; Reynolds, item., 372,659; Halin ~ over Reynolds, 4,400. Biennial Elections—Yes, 357,663; No, 254,215’ carried by 3,418. Taxation—Yes, 245,438; No, 273,276; defeated by 2 7,383. Legislative, Single District—Yes, 245,345; No. 2597420; defeated by 14,075. MONTHLY RAILROAD STATEMENTS. Figures of the Oregon Railway. Utah and and Illinois Central. The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company reports gross earnings for September of $587,293, a decrease of $50,796 as compared with the same month last year, and net $227,190, a decrease of $36,385. For the nine months ending Sept. 30 the gross earnings were $4,367,462, a decrease of $139,809 as compared with the corresponding period of last year, and net $1,159,901. a decrease of $487,706. The Illinois Central Railroad reports gross earnings for October of $1,420,376, an increase of $254,330 as compared with the same month of last year, and net $628,977. an increase of $200,436. For the ten months ending Oct. 31 the gross earnings were $11,358,448, an increase of $1,871,121 as compared, with the corresponding period of last year, and net $4,293,480, an increase of $1,394,804.

The gross earnings of the Union Pacific Railway (entire.. system) for September were $3,818,525; s increase over the same month of last year, $206,907. The net earnings were $1,617,136; increase. $204,989. For nine months ending Sept. 30 the gross earnings were $28,168.7,24; decrease from the same,period of last, year, $46 1 ,528. The net earnings wore $10,566,462; increase, $250,451. •' u '■ A ' , -h .> .J ♦ _ . CORN AND POTATO RETURNS. . Jor the former a Full s, So Good. a -’^,^pl^ci|il. returiis .of to the ofAgriculture'*relate to yield per aete and quality. TJney make the rate , of production of corn a full average, slightly above twenty-six and one-halt bushels pep acre, and the quality medium, relatively low on the Atlantic coast, from New York southward, and high west of the .Mississippi. The returns of potatoes make the average' yield seventysix bushels per acre. The general average for tobacco of all kinds is 645 pounds per acre. The Irish potato crop is poor in yield and quality inthelSastern and Middle States. The Western'States report better results. The Rocky Mountains yield is less than was expected, and the quality scarcely mediurh in- a large portion of the breadth. The New York crop is estimated at only fifty-six bushels- per acre. 'J he Michigan average, is seventy-eight bushels per acre.

COLONEL GOODLOE’S FUNERAL. Many Distinguished Persons Present from ~ All Parts of the Country. Colonel Goodloe, the victim of Colonel Swope’s pistol, was buried~atr Lexington, Ky. Ex-President Hayes, who was one of the stanchest friends of the deceased politician. was present, as were also many other distinguished people from all parts of the country. The revenue office was closed out of respect for the memory of the dead. ’The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Ward. The interment occurred at Lexington cemetery, where Henry Clay is buried. ''There were many floral tributes. Over 20,000 neople.gathered along the route of the procession! e WASHINGTON IS A STATE. President Harrison's Proclamation of Admission Promulgated. Secretary Blaine telegraphed the Territorial and State Governor of Washington on the 11th iust. that the President had signed the proclamation declaring the Territory to be a State in the Union. An "Olympia dispatch says: The Legislature of Washington had just elected minor officers when the news that the President had signed the proc-

tarnation admitting Washington into the Union was received. Instantly every member sprung to his feet, and the entire House and spectators cheered for some minutes. When order was restored one of the members—Tucker, an old pioneer—rose to his feet, and in a brief speech, trembling With emotion, congratulated the Legislature and the people on admission. In the Senate the proclamation was also received with continued cheering and the wildest enthusiasm. FIVE MEN INJURED. Tbe Explosion of a Generator in West Virginia Doe* Much Damage. An a tificial gas generator at the -Etna Bolling Mill, pt Jitnaville, opposite Wheeling, W. Va., exploded. The generator was surrounded by eight or ten men at the time, and they were scattered right and left by the concussion, some of them being hurled a considerable distance. Five of the workmen, named B. Caldwell, manager; Thomas Johns, assistant manager; William Howell, enineer; Timothy Miner, foreman: and Charles Smith, a heater, were terribly burned about the face, arms, and upper part of the body. Miner's injuries may lesult fatally, as it is thought he is also hurt internally. The men presented a sickening sight when assistance arrived. The mill property was not damaged. AN UNLIMITED OFFER FOR SUNOL. Senator Hearst Prepare'! to Give Any Ampunt for the Fleet. FiUy. A Sacramento, Cal., dispatch says: Senator Hearst has authorized Dr. H. Latham to send a dispatch to Senator Stanford, saying that if Sunol had not been sold he (Hearst) would give more fortj\§ .filly than Bonner or any other man on earth. Hearst insists that money will not fetand in the way of keeping Sunol in California. If $250,000 will buy her the Senator is willing to produce the coin. If it takes half a million that sum will not daze, him, as his Check is ready for any amount for the animal.

NEW OFFICEHOLDERS. Names of Recent Appointees in Uncle Sain's Service. The following appointments have been announced: . > Charles P. Lincoln, of Michigan, to be Second Deputy Commissioner.pf Pensions, vice Joseph J. Bartlett, resigned; C. C. Goodale, of Colorado, to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Lamar, Col., vice Frank H. Shrock. resigned; E. P. Hanna, of Kansas. Chief Clerk of the Judge Advocate General’s Office, Navy Department. Acquired Valjiuble Oil Lands. Col. Jamfes FoM. of Boston, representing astrong company of American capitalists, has acquired 1(10,.009 acres of land covering the o|l deposits at Gaspe, on the south shore of the-Guif-of St. Laxvrenee, and is hastening preparations for the sinking of two wells to the depth of 2,509 feet each. ? —X.. . ■ I A Victory far Queen Natalie. Ex-Queen Natalie'has scored another victory over Milan', in-compelling the Servian Regents to enter into an agreement to permit her to see her son whenever she may choose to. pay him,a visit, the only condition of consequence imposed upon her being that she shall refrain ftom political intrigue. Temperance Women Elect Officers. In the National Convention of the W. C. T. U.. at Chicago,'Miss Frances E. Willard was elected 1 resident, Mrs. Caroline B. Buell Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge Recording. Secretary, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens Assistant Recording Secretary, and Miss Esther Pugh Treasurer.

A Business College in Ashes. The Kentucky Classical and Business College at North Middleton. Ky., has been entirely destroyed by fire. The pupils barely escaped. The school had recently been reorganized and a building of fifty rooms erected. The loss is $40,000; the insurance $7,500. A Duel Between Cousins. Will Lee and Thomas Maddox, cousins, quarreled near Forest Green, Mo., and Lee sKot”’ind killed Maddox. Maddox drew a knife after he‘was’ sfeot and tried to reach Lee, but Noah Lee, the father, interfered, and received two wounds. The Lees gave themselves up. Venezuela Has a Revolution on Hand. A revolution has occurred in Venezuela. President Guzman Blanco’s administration has been overthrown. The revolution occurred October 28. There was serious rioting, but no civil war, and a firm republican form of government appears still to exist. Whisky Seized. At Quebec customs officials have- seized three schooners from St. Pierre, loaded •with 50,000 gallons of contraband whisky, said to be of American manufacture and intended for distribution along the St. Lawrence River, for evading the customs dues, ‘ Vote of Pennsylvania. A Harrisburg (Pa.) dispatch says: The official returns of the vote for State Treasurer have been' received at the State Department. The total vote was: Boyer (Rep.) 341,244, Bigler (Dem.)..280,318, Johnston (Pro.) 22,401; Boyer’s plurality, 60,926. Ex-President Pillmor&’s Son Dead. Millard Powers Fillmore, son of the late Millard Fillmore, thirteenth President of the United States, died of apoplexy, at the Tifft House, Buffalo, N. Y. His exact age is not known, but it was something over 60 years. To Oust Ferdinand. The Paris Soliel says that the recent interview between the Czar and Prince Bismarck, during his Majesty’s visit to Berlin, resulted in a decision to oust Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria from the rulership of that country. Big Hide and Feather Failure. W. F. Johnson & Co., hide and leather de'alers. 22 Purchase street, Boston, have filed a petition in the insolvency court They also filed schedules of their liabilities and assets. lhe liabilities 'aggregate $448,836. . Price of Bottles Advanced. The Western Association of Flint Vial and Bottle Makers has agreed to advance

the price of finished goods to an amount equal to the advance in the cost of raw ma> te rials. Onesime Cypiot Is Dead. Onesime Cypiot. for many years foreman of the composing-room of the New York World. and widely known to the printing trade throughout the United States, has died at his residence, Brooklyn. A Mining Strike Probable. ' At a conference of river coal operators and miners at Pittsburg the demand of the latter for an advance of one-half cent per bushel in the price of mining was refused. A strike of 5,000 miners may follow. An Editor’s Wife Asphyxiated. Mrs. William Millman, wife of the commercial editor of the Minneapolis Tribune, was found dead in her chair, having been asphyxiated by gas which escaped from a pine that some workmen had left uncapped. To Stop Timber-Stealing. A United States custom station has just been established on Lake of the Woods for the purpose of preventing Canadian lumbermen from stealing timber from the forests in Minnesota. Wages of Furnace Employes Raised. In keeping with the rise in the iron market the wages of the employes of the blast furnaces of the Brooke Iron Company at Birdsboro. Pa., have been advanced 10 per cent Huge Hotel Fire in Texas. A Dallas (Texas) dispatch reports the burning of the Capitol Hotel Loss, $500,000; insurance, $300,000. The guests lose all or nearly all of their effects. The Freight Blockade Broken. Canada Pacific railway officials report the freight blockade in the Wefet broken. The company augmented its rolling stock by hiring a number of foreign cars. An Indiana Man to Be Selected. Augustus W. Shaw, of Indiana, has been selected for appointment as Third Auditor of the Treasury, in. plape of William H. Welch, resigned.

Too Much Bicyc e Rldhig. As a result of overexertion in a recent bicycle race-Ellls B.- Freatman, member of the Genesee Club, died Friday at Rochester. N. Y., aged 28. Triple Tragedy in California. C. A. Ross, a preacher living near Lockeford, Cal., fatally shot his wife and 8-year--old son and then himself. The cause of the tragedy is unknown. Proposed Northern Pacific Extension. A Winnipeg. Man., dispatch says: The Northern Pacific Railroad has decided to tuild into the Souris district at once. About loity-flve miles will be built this year. Dom Pedro Deposed. Dispatches from Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, state that the army has risen in revolt, the Minister of Finance has been killed, and a republic will succeed Dom Pedro’s empire. Went Insane on the Stage. M. Dessoir. a court actor, was seized with insanity while performing his part on the Vienna stage, and became so violent that ho was removed with great difficulty. Twenty Miners Meet Death. A Berlin cable reports: By the caving in of a pit in a coal mine at Ratibor, Prussian Silesia, twenty miners were buried. There is no hope of saving any of them; Awful Crime In Michigan, r At Matchwood, Mich., James McDonald shot Duncan Beveridge, his vjife, and s.ls-ter-in-law. Beveridge and his wife’s sister Will die. Jeff’ Davis’ Illness Slight. On investigation the reported illness of Jefferson Davis is found to be only indisposition, caused by general debility. An Old-Time Actress Dead. Mrs. Louisa Zerbina Jordan, ,a wellknown actress of the . last generation, has died in New York in. Ber 78th year. Immigrant Arrivals at Philadelphia. The total number of immigrants arriving in Philadelphia during the last year was 27.745.