Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1880 — TELEGRAPHOC. [ARTICLE]

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Chicago, 111, May A particularly brutal murder was committed at No. LW North Hahtoad street last night James Tobin, n stevedore by occupation, who occupies a house at the above mentioned number with a wile and five children, came home last evening and tamed his family out of the house, they taking refuge from s heavy min in an out building. Inter they were told to return to the house. Butonly one doing so, was the daughter, Mary, seventeen yeare old. Tobin immediately sent her out to purchase a satchel, declaring his intention of leaving the «mily. When his daughter returned ahe had forgotten to bring 4 key with the satchel, and he threw her violently to the floor in a fearful rage and pounded her severely with- his fiats; jumped on her sad finished by beating her with a chair. She died in half an hour. Tobin was arrested, but denies the killing. Bt. Loom, Mo., May 9.- The Texas express train on the Bt. Louis, Iron Mountain A Southern railroad, when about one and one-half miles this side of Bismarck, and about seventy miles from St Louis, at 8:45 this morning, ran into a washout caused by the storm of last night The engine was wrecked, and the engineer, Ctaaa. McPherson, and Fireman Nicholas A. Stores, was instantly killed. The baggage, express messenger and the second claaa passenger car waa detached and turned over. The other care remained on the track. A.H. Harley, ot Indianapolis; T. E. Donohere, Jackson, Michigan; Joseph Polite of Blockwell, Missouri ; passengers, and a tramp, named Ed. Wait, who waa stealing a ride, slightly injured. The twaahout was repaired during the day and he trains are running again regularly. Bradford, Pa., May 9 . — This afternoon by a gas explosion in a stove in the house ot Justice Cleve, Rixford, a town elven miles southwest of Bradford, the building waa act on fire. All the adjoining buildings being light frame structures, the fire spread rapidly, before the fury ot the flames spent eighty buildings were laid in ashes. The list embraces the principal hotels. ■ Lucas, 0., May 9.—Last night the wife of Jacob Mackley gave birth to triplets, two girls and one boy. The mother and children are doing well. Youngstown, 0„ May 9. —Matthew Bogar, the well kaown proprietor of Segar’s brewery, while driving home last night, his team went over an embankment near town, throwing him out, from the effects of which ha died.

Chicago, May 10.— The primary elections here Saturday were fiercely vontested, and finally resulted in an anti-Grant victory. The total result in the county is aa follows: Grant, 67; Blaine, 81; Washborne, 75. The total number of delegatee in the convention is 100, but a few of the outlying towns have not yet been heard from. Throughout the state the result .was as follows: Eighteen counties have 64 for Grant, 10 for Blaine, and 15 for Waahburne to the state convention* When the county -convention met at Farwell hall to-day, the passions of the different participants had been so wrought up that a split took place, and two conventions are now in session, the result K of which will be that two sets of delegates will be sent to Bpringfield. Each ot the morning papers. Times, Tribune and InterOcean, nave different figures as to the division of the delegates elected to the county convention, but all agree that the combined vote for Washbume and Blaine is greater than for Great The InterOcean claims 84 of the 178, and the Times concedes 67 out ot 178. It is alleged that before the convention at Farwell hall opened a committe from the Grant aide, consisting of Leonard Bweet and R. 8. Tuthill waited on 0. B. Farwell, leader of the Blaine-Washbnrne forces, k and asked a pro rata proportion to the state convention be conoeded to the Grant aide, ana that Farwell replied that he had sever heard of the Grant people conceding anything at any convention, and as the anti Grant side was in the majority he would not consent to a division or the delegates. The chairman of the county convention, H. M Singer, waa known to be a Grant man, ana when be called the convention to order without waiting for him to make any suggestion, a member grow and nominated Elliott Anthony, a Washburns mau, for chairman. Before Singer could sav anything there were loud cries for 4ntnony to tage the chair, and amid great uproar Anthony advanced to the stand and Singer was basiled off the stage. There waa a general rush to the stage, and for a moment it looked aa if there .would be a general fight, but finally some kind of order waa restored, and most of Grant's delegates withdrew from the hall and proceeded to the Palmer house, and there organized a second convention. It is claimed by Grant men that Singer only wished to ask if U was customary for the committeemen to select the temporary chairman, when he waa palled off violently, and driven from the chair. On the other hand, it is said in excuse that it waa understood to be Roger’s intention to put a person friendly to the minority in the chair, but be this aa it may, itrfis generally considered that the majority were over hasty and arbitrary They had control, and could have voted info the chair any one they wanted. Grant's friends claim that nothing waa left them but to withdrew, au4 organize separately. Both conventions during the afternoon appointed full delegations to Springfield that at the Palmer house sending & solid Grant delegation. It is understood that the aamr overtures toward a compromise have been made that were resorted to earlier in the day, bnt the coalition seem unwilling to yield in any particular, and there seems now no doubt that the two delegations from Oork pountv will contest the claims for seats in the state convention.

Wichita, Has., May 10.—Ihe ring leader of the mob of tracklayers that were attempting to release one of their number from the Augusta jail where he had been imprisoned for an indecent exposure of his person, was shot dead by City Marshal Richardson, ffaturday night Augusta is a town in Butler county! St the present terminus of the St Louis and Ban Francisco railroad- The marshal is under arrest and the tracklayers when last heard from were swearing vengeance on the town. Washixotoh, D. C., May 10.—The house committee on coinage,'weights and measures, authorized Representative Bland to report favorably to the house bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to establish an assay office at St Louis, Mo. The house committee on war claims agreed to report favorably to the house mil awarding General Thomas Worthington, of Ohio, $3,187 for famishing water at Camp Dennison; also a bill awarding $5,300 to Benjamin Grata, of Lexington, Kentucky, for property destroyed by fire while being occupied by United States troops during the late war. *Hm secretary sf the interior transmitted to the senate to day a letter from Commissioner of Pensions Bentley, explaining why his estimates for arrears and army ana nary pensirma, which were anbmitted by the secretary of the interior, March sth. wars insufficient Bentley, in bis letter, says that the observations of tiro months, which has intervened since his former estimate was made, render it certain that those estimates are inadequate, and ia order to provide for the payment of pensions which will fall doe prior to July first, mast be considersbly increased. , Hie revised estimates which he submits are as follows; For army pensions

88,500,000; navy pension? $*225,000; pay and allowance $15,000. Total $740,000, which is an increase of $1,065,000 over his estimate of March 6. The senate confirmed Edward L. Johnston aa United States district attorney for Colorado and rejected the nomination ol George 8. Houghton to be censns supervisor of the Tkiid district of lowa. Postmaster General Key has concluded, jailer, a careful investigation of Wells, Fargo A Co.’s independent poslofflce business, that there is no such vital interference with or into the revenues of the postoffice department as would justify him in depriving the people of the Pacific Coast of a privilege they have so long enjoyed and which the government has so long permitted. Cincinnati, 0., May 10.—Representatives of the various branches of the Methodist church held here to consider the subject of holding an esumenic council of Methodism, have submitted a plan to all who are interested. It is now fixed that ■nch council be held at the City Road chapel in London, England, in August 1881. The executive committee will l>e charged with arranging the details. Bat it has been determined to have tour bundred delegates, two hundred from the United States, which forma the western section and two hundred from the' eastern section, comprising Great Britain and otb c r places. Bishop Simpson was selected as chairman o f the western section and Bishop McTyeire of the M. E church south, vice chairman. Bishop Deck named Qeneral C. B. Fisk, of St. Louis, and Dr. A. C. George, of West Virginia as delegates. The committee on Episcopacy decided to recommend the election of four rish ops on Wednesday and submit to the conference the question ot electing a colored bishop and a German bishop. The committee on temporal economy which has much important work to do, organised to-aay by the election of Rev. Charles 8. Rogers of the New England Oonierence, chairman and Rev. Charles C. Bigley, of the North Indiana Conference secretary..

Baltimoek, Md., May 11.—A terrible explosion occurred l&te this evening just outside of the north wall of Fort McHenry, which resulted in the instant killing ol six persons, and wounding two others. David R Shannon A Co., lunk dealers, purchased a quantity of condemned shrapnell shells at the boat and took part of them outside to break up. Francis G. Shannon, a brother of David R.,Wi therm an Bush, John Farblee and Henry Hamlin, were men engaged in the work, and Robert Steinman, a boy named John Burk, an unknown boy, 'and a German were present looking on. An anvil was used for breaking, and one of the men held the shells on it, while another struck them with a heavy sledge hammer. Before the shells were subjected to blows, water was poured upon them. One or two shells had been broken when a policeman appeared and warned them of their danger. Shortly after a shell was struck and exploded, when the boy John Burk, Herman Bush, John Farblee, Robert Steinman, the German who was present, and the other boy were instantly killed, and Francis Shannon severely wonnded. The bodies of the killed were badly mutilated, and that of the unknown German who etoed near was literally blown to atoms. Portions of his body were found in every direction, and the largest part discovered was an arm.* An official investigation will take place. The report was heard at a distance of five miles.

Nxw Yoei, May 11.—The annual banquet of the New York Chamber of Commerce was given at Delmonico’s to-night Covers were set for over 200 persons. Toasts were given as follows: The President of the United States; music; State of New York, responded to by Noah Davis. The City of New York, responded to by Mayor Cooper. Financial Policy of our Country, responded to by John Sherman, commerce, by Geo. K- 8. Storrs. The army and navy, by Secretary Thompson. International contests, by Fernando Wood. Religion and its relations to commerce, by Rev. Robert Colyer. The met ropoli tan press, by Isaac H. Browley. Chamber of commerce of the state of New York, by Seth Lowe. Secretary Sherman made a speece reviewing the financial situation of tbe countryBridgeport, Conn., May 11.—Charles Hoyt, under sentence of death, was informed this morning by the sheriff that the governor refused to interfere, and that he would be hanged tomorrow. He said that he did npt believe the governor declined to grant a reprieve, bqt it was all newspaper talk. Hoyt’s wife visited him Jesterday, and when leaving asked the ailor to show her the preparations for the execution. She was taken to tne enclosure where the hanging will take place, and remarked, ’T am glad he is to be hanged. I would like to see him hanged now.” Four hundred tickets of admiS: sion to tbe inclosure is to be issued. Denver, Col., May 11. —An explosion of five boxes containing nearly one hundred pounds of giantpowaer, occurred at the blacksmith shop of the High Lode mine, Central City, this morning, instantly killing Samuel Kimble, foreman of the mine, ana James Trudell and Jonas Gilmore, employee- The bodies were most fearfully tom to pieces. The country for an area of a mile souare is strewn with small frag, menta of flesh and ruins of the shop. Kimble and Gilmore hail from Janesville, Wis. ' # Wheeling, West Va., May lj.—The republican state convention to elect delegates to the Chicago convention meets here to-morrow. A large majority of the delegates have arrived. The best information obtainable to-night indicates that Sherman has developed unexpected strength, and that the delegates to Chicago will be divided between Blaine and Sherman,with the preponderance iq favor of Blaine.

Ha yaxxa, May 11.—Another and vary destructive fire has occurred in the neigh borbuod of Santiago de Cuba. The village of San Luis is entirely destroyed. Three* hundred houses were bnrned, ■even persona perished in the flames, and three thousand are left without shelter. A large quantity of military stores were burned. . * Dsraorr, Mich., May IS.—The republican state convention assembled at 11 o'clock this forenoon, and was called to order by James McMillan, chairman of the republican state committee. After the appoiniment of the usual preliminary committees, the convention took a recess till afternoon. Ihe eighteen delegatee to which the state is entitled are already known, and, with the exception of two or three, are pronounced for Blaine. A number will change their vote, however, if Blaine is not nominated on the second orthird ballot At the re-convening of the convention the temporary officers were made permanent The resolutions reported pronounced a fitting eulogy upon the late Zachariah Cuandler. and said that his faithful service to his state and country would ever be cherished, and pledged renewed fidelity to the principles foe which he lived ana died. The resolutions declared for honest votes, honestly cast and honestly counted. Also in favor of honest money, and the honest payment of the public debt according to the original agreement They declare in favor of Blaine and request the delegates to the Chicago convention to use all honorable means to secure his nomination. Resolutions favoring Senator Ferry for vicepresident were adopted. An anti-third term resolnlion was tabled. The delegates at large are: James F. Joy, Detroit; Omar D. Conger, Port Huron; Ferry Hannah, Grand Traverse, and E. C. Watkins, Kent. The alternates are: Joel Watkins, Lenawa; Wellington R. Bart, Saginaw; Victor P. Collier, Caliionn. Senator Henry D. Baldwin was elected chairman of the state central committee.

CoppHßUs, 0., Mar 11.—A States Jour-, nal special from CircleviUe, to-uight, says that Win. Burch, a butcher, hSk absconded with SB,OOO belonging to a Mrs. Wecherle, for whom he was adviser, and $2,000 in money belonging to the firm of which Boren was a ihember. Nothing has been heard of Burch for three days. ~ Detroit, Mich., May 11.—The hotels sre full of delegates, here to attend the republican state convention to-morrow. The sentiment is so pronounced in favor of Blaine that the contest is not specially active on .presidential candidate* The delegates will go to Chicago uninstructed. Baltimore, Mix, May 11.—Two colored men have bear drawn lor the first time for jurors in this city and state courts. Colored men have served for years, as jurors in the United States courts. Salt Lakh Cit», May IQ.—Th« brother of the Ute Chief Douglass, with one hundred and fifty White River Indians, men and women, who are encamped on Salina Creek near Salina, Utah, asked a merchant so get them forty kegs ot powder. They are well mounted, clothed and equipped, and are evidently here after ammunition. It is rumored that certain Utah bands are to rendezvous at Salina camp for a pow wow. Trouble is feared by the people, St. Loins. May 11.—The anti-third termers which met here on the 6th lash, passed a resolution for the appointment by the chair of a committee of five to present the platform and proceedings of the convention to the national republican convention to be held at Chicago. President Henderson has Si named the following as such commitB- C. Hubbard, of Kentucky; Bluf jfiVilsoD Jof Illinois; Is. A. Hifi, of In dia&a-E. R. Hood, of Ffimsylrente, and John McCarter of Massachusetts.

Cincinnati, May 12.—Bishop Foster presided at the session of the General Conference this morning. The fact that the election of Bishops was to take place drew a great crowd. All seats not occupied by delegates were taken. All of the standing room was occupied and a number of ladies had places on the stage. Amomg the resolutions offeree? on calL of the Conferences, was one offered by* the Rev. Hammond, (colored) of the Lexington Conference, for the election of a colored Bishop. He supported his resolution in a very masterly speech, arguing that the church which had such a shining record as titifone on the subject of human slavery, ana that had stood so bravely by the colored race in all movements for .its elevation, could not ask the nation to do for the colored man that which the church denied. Hia speech was extended beyond the time allowed by he Conference rules. At) the close the rules were again broken by loud and long applause. Dr. Queal, of tne committee ou episcopacy, said that the committee already had the subject under consideration, and be could promise that it would be settled without prejudice, and solely upon considerations of the good of the church. Mr. Hammond’s resolution was then tabled to take up the special order for 10 o’clock—the election of three bishops. The three bishops were elected as follows : Cyrus D. Foss, John F. Hurst and Heney W. Warren. It was then decided to hold an Ecumenical council in London tin August, 1881, and advised that two persons be appointed to act with Bishop Simpson ou Dehalf of the general conference in making arrange menta, and also that at least three bishops be appointed as delegates. Cincinnati, May 18.—Bishop Morrill presided over the general conference today. The conference voted to elect two missionanr secretaries, and to authorize the boara of managers to employ such additional assistance as they deem necessary. The election of these secretaries proceeded by ballot, as for bishops. The first ballot resulted iu the choice of Rev. Dr. J. M. Reid, the present incumbent, and Rev. C. H. Fowler. During the coanting of the ballots, reports of fraternal delegates to the Evangelical association ot the colored M. E. church in the United States were received. A ballot was then taken for corresponding secretary and church extension secretary, the candidates being Rev. A. J. Kynett, the present incumbent, and Rev. Homer Eaton. The vote resulted as follows: A. J. Kynett, 810; Homer Eaton .29; Donaldson 14; Dr. Newman, 2. Adjourned till nine to morrow.'

Columbus, Q., May 13.—At to-day’s meeting of the women’s foreign missionary association of the M. E. church, the report which has been prepared for submission to the bishops and the members of the general conference was read. It was refused for publication until sent to the bishops, but the main points of the document are u follows; The report de dares the society, a urine its eleven years of life, has steadily adhered to its first purpose and permitted no other cause, however brilliant, to inter!ere with its purpsse. This society has paid $5,909 66 since the last quadruple report in May, 1876. $278,000 have been raised through the efforts of this society. Of this amount $31,000 have been used for buildings. Twenty-six single ladies have been sent to foreign fields, and twen-ty-four members of toe parent branch among heathen women. Two thousand three hundred and ninety-one auxilliary societies, comprising 60,260 members are given as an* earnest of interest in the work of this society. Atlantic Cut, N. J. May lg.—Although there &fe no forest fires within ten miles of this place, clouds sf cinders are continually failing over the city. Hie loss in this county in live stock, buildings, timber, etc., destroyed, is estimated at SBOO,OOO, and to vineyards around Bgg Harbor City, at $20,00Q. In Gallaway township thirty buildings were destroyed. The Vermont green backers appointed delegates to the national convention yesterday.'

Bradford, Pa., May 13.—The great fires in the neighborhood of Duke Centre has subsided, anfi the town is regarded out of danger. The 25,000 barrel iron tank of Mitchell A Jones, on the White farm, ia still burning. At noon, to-day, the 10-,000 barrel tank, at the Ba ker ftestle, gn the Kendall A Eidred road, made an overflow and the trestle was burned, interfering with the movements Of the trains. Rather formidable fires broke out this morning, near Coleville and Bardell, but a large force of men have fought bravely, and now have them under control. Fires still prevail In some sections of Tram Hollow, out the greatest danger, thereabouts, Is regarded past. Nww Cactus, Pa., May 18.—Mrs. John Donovan, fifty years old, fell dead on the street in this city at a late hour last night Cause supposed to be disease of the heart ALfeu .mu place was destroyed by fire last night. A small quantity of treight being in the building, the loss waS small. The fire caugbtfeom.passing engine. Jfo iji*urlahdoh, May 14-Jas. Caird, agricultural authority, in a letter on the British agricultural prospects and American competition, says; “Nothing like the present depression in the agricuftural interests has een seen since the repeal of the porn tews, n nine years there has been seven defect •ye wheat harvests, in England, where the bulk of the wheat enfo is grown. There has been lost in these years, a fourth more

tHaotevMs year’s wheat crop, and a loss to growers of more than thirty millions sterling, with no compensation in higher prices. The introduction of foreign meat and cereals is ot immense benefit to the consuming class of Europe. The land of this country must be devoted more to the raising ot articles which will not bear long storage, and which cannot be imported from the United States. Were it not • for the present drain of emigrants to Canada and the United States, heavy importations would be demanded next year. Aa it is, even, the importations of this year’s crop most be greater than that of last year. Lexington, Kt., May 14.—First race, Longfellow stakes, mile heats, Mamie R, 1,1; Annie G., 8,2; Shortftellow, 2, 8. Time 1:48^,1:50^. Second race, for all ages, %% miles. Won by Voltnmo; JUes Johnson, second; War Lass, third. Time, 8:51 J*. Third race, mile heats, for beaten horses. Florence 8., 1,1; Virgil Lea, 4,8; Homadan, 3,8; Bailey, 8, distanced; liany,distanced. Time, 1:48,1:445f. Extra -race, t% miles, won by Bine Lodge; Lucille, second; Ida Davis, third. Time, 1:57^.

Buw ado, May 14.—Carl Manke was hanged here this morning for the murder of John Atioof, at Elms, April 2nd, 1879. From the time of his sentence, following the second convietlon, Manke maintained a stolid indifference, and with beastly oaths refused the attentions of a clergyman. Wednesday his wife requesteda parting interview, bnt he refused to see her. During the past few days Manke has partially admitted his guilt He said Atioof was a good for nothing, and his death a matter of no regret among bis neighbors. He slept soundly last night and breakfasted heartily. He refused to be washed and dressed for the execution, using violent oaths to the attendants, and breaking the comb and attempting to tear his clothing. Ho also refused to see a spiritual adviser. When pinioned and led to the sheriff’s office, where services were to be held, he made answer to the minister’s prayer, •* You don’t know the Holy Spirit, you steer.” When asked where he would like to be buried, he replied: “It makes no difference to me.” He continued stubborn to the close, and without a struggle life was extinct in four and a half minutes after the trap fell. * Oobpus Cmuan, Tkx., May 14.—Horace Burr shot at his wile this morning, when Mrs. Barnard, his mother-in- law, springing between them, was shot twice. Burr then struck his sister-in law, Mrs. Brewster, over the head-with the pistol, felling her to the floor. Re-loading the pistol, he shot himself dead. Mrs. Barnard’s wounds are pronounced fatal. The cause of the tragedy was a disagreement between Burr ana his wife, resulting in the latter returning to her lather’s house. Kalamazoo, Mich., May 14.—Rev. L. M. Hunt, pastor of the Congregational church, at South Haven, Mich., committed suicide this morning at the house of a former parishioner, at Galesburg, this county, destroying the top of his head in a frightful manner with a shot gun. He was laboring under mental depression, caused by ill health.