Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1880 — TELEGRAPHIC. [ARTICLE]

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CDQMao," finy ls-The Times this tta* city, regarding a terrible maaeacre of white prospectors la the Ute reaervatkm. Allepdorf aay he left hia home in Lian 00 * Brt T, ■ Mires, saves weeks ago with seventeen others, on an expedition in search of minerals, which they found at the he*l waters of the Gunnison river In rich placers, which yielded $2,000 to $4,000 per oat. On May Bd, while the party was widely ■cattercd, the Indians, mounted, and 600 strong, galloped down upon the camp, and after uasitrdag the whole party, cut their bodies into pieces. Allendorf witsensed the affair from the mountain whither he had gone hunting. TheUtea carried of ail the gold and whole outfit Allendorf escaped and walked for several days until he reached, a settlement. He gives the following as the names of the murdered men: Charles and John Andrews, Ellis Morlan, James Henderson, John and Isaac Dittmort, Martin Fleming, Peter Amberg, Fred and Louis Snell, Edward Mason, ' Philip Jackson, Josiah Warner, Jesse Jeny, Adam Homer sod Julios Terry. Mr. Allendorf confesses that his story had been discredited by the settlers to whom he told it, and who attributed it to s disordered brain* • Telegrams received at Leadville yesterday state that men coming from the reservation to Lake City report a party of twenty-five prospectors corraled in Gunnison and twelve Killed. This is supposed to be Bradbury’s party, that left Del Norse three weeks ago. General McKenzie's column is on the way to the scans. A letter from Beqnache says the Utes are reported to have killed twelve miners forty miles west 'of that place, and troops from Fort Garland-are en route thither.

All these stories are subject to deubt, and cannot be verified soon, as the roads are in a terrible condition, bat it la believed the Indians are making prepara tions for the warpatb, and stirring news is expected soon Wnsr Fonrr, May 16 —ln an * interview to-day Whittaker states that laat evening he was invited to General Scofield V house, the latter saying he had sent for him to say there was considerable hard feeling against him, and asked him it he had nothing more to say, or wished to make any confession; and if he did, that would be s good time to do it. Whittaker teplied that he had nothing further to say; that he had told all he knew, anl It was the troth, and that if he hadn't told the truth and desired to confess anything, Gen. Scofield would be the first mas he would go to, oo account of the general’s uniform kindness tnwasds him. Whittaker said the general advised him to collect all letters he had written lately, because in that way it might be possible to ascertain who it was that had simulated his hand writing. He said the general told him he had hia best wishes, and Whittaker judges from that remark that the general believes he is innocent, or he never would have ■aid it Whittaker was asked how be accounted for some.of the discrepancies in his statements, and he said he could . not account for them. He argued that the presence of the discrepancies showed he was honest, for, said he,"lf I had invented the story 1 would have learned it by heart, and then there woufd have bee a no dis-

crepancies.” He was asked how it was he never noticed that the writing in the note of warning was like his own. He said he never thought of it, and if he had written it he would not have exhibited U to four or five persons. He was asked what he thought of the experts discovery—that both of the sheets were of one paper ? He said that didn’t amount U> anything, because all cadets use the same kind of paper, and that he wanted to say that he found the note of warning on hia chair by the aide of hia table in the evening- He was in the habit of tearing whole sheets into halves to write on, and the person who wrote the note might have come to his room and taken a piece of hia paper, and with many samples of hia hand writing before him might have forged the note. General Scofield ■ays that as the report el the court is to be presented to him he doea not want to aay anything on the subject Any reports of fears of disorderly action by the cadets against Whittaker are premature, aa it ia the understanding among them to allow the coart to take care of the whole case. Prof. Greener still claims that Whittaker is innocent, and says he has some important points which,he intends to make known, over hia own signature, bat not to the court. J

Tovxxa, Kan., May ID.— Gov. St. John returned to-day from a week’s trip through Gove, Wallace, Trego, and Silts counties, on the line of the Union Pacific railroad, where he went to investigate the extent ol the drought and the probable amount ot suffering incident thereto. Me found the country Tery dry, had m&fiy of the people in a state of destitution. The wheat crop is an entire tgUufe, and the earth is without a drop of moisture in it, no rain having fallen since the 11th of last November. About 800,000 pounds of bread and wheat b*v» been shipped to the sufferers within the last few weeks, purchased with money subscribed by Jay Gould, who Is anxious to protect the set Gen along the line of hi# road. The railroad company is iurnishing employment to many of the farmers, and doing much to alienate the distress. - • v

Panama, May 18. —The United States steamer Tennessee arrived at Aspinwall on the 4th, bringing as a passenger, Ernest Diechm*n,VnitedStsus Minister, resident in Colombia. On the 4th instant, this Ctleman, in company with the United £8 Consuls at Aspinwall and Panama, paid a formal visit to the President of the State, Dawaso Oewer*. JMeehman employed the principal portion of his time in condemning the canal project which waa underlain by the Europeans, and assured the President that the institutions, language and the sovereignty of Columbia would be destroyed by the multitudes of Frenchmen and Englishmen who would Sock to the country with the commence ment of work on the canal. His explanation of cos ling station matters was unsatisfactory and us result of the whole interview, eo far aa if# effects on the president and aecretary*a were aonoerned. was exceedingly unfavorable. The president of state, as agent of ' the national government, by telegraph from Bogota, on the 20th of April, received orders to intimate to ths commanders of United Stataa war vessels, the Administration and the Keareage, that if they still remain in the territorial “waters of Columbia, to aaspend surveys and other operations in which they are engaged hi the Laguna deChirieui and the Golfo Dulce, and from the latter bay- the Administration should re. the immediately,as there are in itpe ports which have been opened to commerce according to the efietoms and regulations of the republic. When the steamer America

left Carthagena the report waa current thM r :Uit 2,000 men had, Jest Bogota - for • the Isthmus.- and wera daily expected at Barrauquall. The purpose of their visit was not stated, bat 32213 Columbian government is evidently disposed to resent in the form in which it has been attempted - The occupation of Laguna, Techirigui and Qelro Duke by American war vernal# waa the them* of general connection in Carthagena and the neighboring coast, aa well as in the InQbcmoo, May Jf. lAfi a. m.—A fire has Ante started near the oorner of Wabash and Wrfph streeuyrhich will prohnUy be

■ yoan, anmairie?mui while in en In’ sod both legs were cut oft He was not found for several hours, sad never rallied, dying this morning. m Canton, 0., May 16.—At ten o’clock this St. Louis, May .16. —TheGsrman Roman Catholic Saelety of the United States, which embraces some <B6 separate societies, having a membership of over will meet m annnal seasfon in this city to-morrow. Twenty-states are repreeeated by delegates. To-day was celebrated as the stiver Jubilee by appropriate sea vices, this being the twenty-fifth convention of the association. There was an immense and imposing street parade, large excursion parties Deing present from a radius of M» miles.

At the Jewish cemetery, situated a few miles from the city lTmlts of Louisville Dr. Gabriel Kaiser ShotTilmself through the heart, at th# loot of hia wife’s grave, morning the first passenger train over the Carrollton Vjdley railroad arrived here* bringing an excursion from Oneida and Carrollton, celebrating the opening of the new road. There were a|he coaches oo the train. The excurelooiata, 600 in number, were met et the depot by the Grand Army band, and escorted to the public square, where Mayor Yalledry delivered an address of welcome. Judge Adams, of Carrollton, responded in a short speech, and was tollowed by other speakers. The city was finely decorated, and oar people turned out in great crowds to welcome the excursionists, who seemed to immensely enjoy their visit Regular trains will be pot on the road Tuesday.

who died about six weeks ago, and was buried there. No cause but that of grief at her death ia assigned. Frederick Reichsrd, a St Louis bookkeeper. suicided last night, by shooting himself through the heart He jras once a well-to-do merchant in Chicago, and a railroad contractor in Colorado. He was affected with con sumption, and committed the deed while in a fit of despondency. About twenty men stood nnder the cupola in Tayler & Bogges’ foundry, at Cleveland, when the bottom fell out of a smelting kettle and ten tons of melted metal Kured out splattering upon and more or s severely scalding len of the number, one of whom lies in a critical condition. The kettle ws| located above where the men stoed. . A dispatch from Kansas City, says: “Frank Patton, with a brother and friend, was at the Tivola Gardens, yesterday, and when returning home last night got into a quarrel with three men, one of whom drew a revolver and shot Patton, in fl icting a mortal wound. A man named Valentine Love, manager of the Oomique theater, ia arrested on suspicion.” William Walcott, a hack driver, at Columbus, Ohio, shot his wife yesterday, the bait taking effect immediately above the right breast, making, it is feared, a fatal wound. W&lcutt had been drinking freely for a long time, and since his wire brought suit for divorce from him, some months ago, he kas been in the habit of lounging around a restaurant He kept begging money and liquor and it Is supposed her refusal to give him a considerable sum of money last week, led to his attempt to murder her. He was arrested.

Nashvilus, Txmr, May 17. —Company K and battery A, of the Missouri National Guards, and battery A, Louisiana artillery, have arrived. The Chickasaw guards will arrive from Memphis to-morrow morning. Three companies from the Crescent City battalion will reach here to-morrow night Three batteries and one cavalry company will contest for prizes to-day. Eight infantry companies will contend for the Centennial prises on Wednesday. Mills' equestrian statue of Jackson, will be unveiled on Thursday. General Joseph Wheeler and General Pennyp&cker, United States Army are here, and General Joseph E. Johnston will arrive to-morrow evening. Dkadwood, Dak., May 17.—A party of twenty-five men started on the 90th of last month to recover stock stolen from John Difienbach, who was murdered in Inyan Kara mountains, and to avenge his death. They came upon a party of seventeen Indians ou Little Powder river, Thursday last, and killed fonr of them and captured seventy-seven horses. Jas. Rhodes, one of the party, was killed. Pwiadklphia, May 17.—Another relief meeting tor the Milton sufferers was held to-day in the mayor's office, and commissioners were appointed to solicit contributions. The amount collected now reaches $9,000.

Cahtok, O. —Mr. Henry Pecher, a farmer and coal dealer, residing five miles south of this city, has been missing since Haturday evening last Circumstance* indicate that he has been murdered. Mr. Pecher visited Canton Saturday afternoon collecting some bills and had a considerable amountef money on hie person. Not returning bony Saturday night, asarch was instituted for him yesterday morning. To-day the country has been scoured and - the creeks dragged, hundreds of fpeople joining in the search, but without result Mr. Pecher was last seen about three miles south of Canton. He was on horseback and the horse returned home Saturday night Mr. Pecher was a strictly temperate man. The police are working np the case. They say there is no doubt he has been murdered for his money, .. .... ,

Woobtxb, Ohio, May 17.—A horse be. longing to Charles Conrad ran away this evening, throwing Mr. Conrad ana five small children, from three to eight years of age, out on a stone pile. Mr. (Jonrad’s head was badly bruised, and one arm broken. The eldest child’s head badly cat, and the skull crushed in, and It u lying yery low, with but little hopes of recovery. Ths o(hgr four children were badly imjured about the head and body, and their condition is considered very critical. Rochxstkb, Pa., May 18 — The body of a boy named John M. Abel, of Kmswortb, Px, was found in the Ohio river above here to-day. C&pmer’s verdict: Found drowned.Lousavoia,K?., May IK—This lathe fipst dey of the spring mpeting of the Jbokty club. There is a large aitendenee and the trfifck is good. The first raee for a parse of S3OO, 1U miles, wss won by Vpltunm; One Dime seoond; Dackxie third. Time —8 12 W. One Dime was the favorite ’ In the second race, Kentucky Derby, for three year olds, one and onohalf miles, Kemball was the fkvoritft. Forsa won; Kemball second, Bancroft third. Time— The third and last race, mile heats, pane SBOO, S9O to second, resalted « follows; Montreal, 1,1 ;!Beatitude, the A^4 ' 4 -

. Washusotow, .D. C., May 18.—The The tace f, r the Brighton hotel cup, X% mile*, was woo by Checkmate; Mon ltor second, Werter third, Clyde Hampton fourth. Time—»:B7. t ♦The third event, mile heals, was won by Boananoa; Eunice seoond, Gtendalia ruled out alter seoond heat. Ti me—l:4o, j AO,IA2.1A 2. Runice won first he*A The steeple chass over the usual oourse was woo by Dispute; Faustina fid, Starlight Bd. Time, 4 minutes.

Chieftain 9d.- Time F:2B, 5:29 toman, Bflrtrew SfoMWaU 9d, Lymo Bd. AMR*. N Liby la-Nerer has western New York witnessed such a scene as transpired today so the attendance upon the funeral of the late Chiet Juatiee bed fore, the hoar appointed for the funeral the streets were crowded with people from abroad and throughout the country. iRm fail anal nasal inn - U.IA O M. Ml IUUCIaI aCIv HAKJ WCiO LitrlU Ik O UvlUbi p. nt, frpm the late residence of the deaeaaad. The remains lay in state in the eentral parlor from 1$ to s£o and were witnessed by about 6,000 people. ,

Cnrct hhati, May 18.—The fourth musical festival opened tonight under moat favorable auspices. The financial success of the enterprise is already assured, upwards of $66,000 being resized from the sale ofaea'a. The city has been tastefully and profusely decorated, and there it a general air or welcome and happiness. The ooocert to night was given with i chorus of 650 voices ana an I orchestra of one hundred and fifty-six pieces. Apparently every seat la the house was taken, and the audience was promptly seated at 7: 80. No straggling was allowed, sad late comers were rigidly excluded until a pause in the exercises. The concert began by the Bach cantata, K A Stronghold Bure,” by the chorus. The eityte alive with visitors, aad more arriving on evening trains. Ike remaining days of the festival promises to be delightful. Washington, May 19.—1 n the Springer investigation to-day the examination ot Hays’ writing J>y the expert was continued, and the testimony was taken of J. F. Lighter, to the effect that the annonymous letter from James A- Clark to Fin ley was not in the writing of Finley. Ike very remarkable circumstance ia being developed, in this inquiry, that the writing of the annonymons letter bears in many respects, a similarity to thewriting of Finley, the first person bus pected—and of hia clerks, also, and to that of William S. King, of Minnesota, to whom Donnelly first attributed, it and last of all to that or Springer, himself, who has submitted specimens of his hand writing. St. Loom, May 19.—Ike Germ m Catholic Convention this morning heard the reports of committees on grievances and genera] constitutions, bat they contained nothing of general interest A resolution was adopted that the annnal conventon of the central society hereafter be held on the fourth Sunday of September, and the three following days. The convention then went into election of officers for the ensuingyear. President Henry J. Spaunhar, of St. Louis, was reelected, and First Vioe President Louis Ernst, of Rochester, New York,” second Vice President, Wm. Drube, of St. Louis, recording secretary, Father A. 8. Cheveaniger, corresponding and financial secretary, Franz Holfner, of Buffalo; treasurer, John M. Diebeof New York.

Covington, Kentucky, was fixed upon as the place for holding the next meeting. The following vice-presidents were also elected to represent the States named: F. S. Miltman, California; August Biermann, Delaware; Mathias Brandt, Illi. nois; John Fedderm&nn, Indiana; John M. Werner. Iowa: John Naas, Kansas; George D. Denser, Kentucky; Randolph Welder, Michigan; Joseph Hoetzle, Minnesota; N. Spindler, Missouri; Wilhelm Straasberger, New Jersey; Rev. Father Bchophe,New York; John Hanpt, Ohio; Jacob Hlrchem, Pennsylvania; Wilhelm Casper, Wisconsin. • After unanimously adopting th? resolution offered by Father Schweninger, of New York,’ strongly condemning the action of the French government against the Jesuits, the convention adjourned. Louisvillr, May 19.— The weather is delightful for the races. The first race, half mile dash, tor two year-old colts, Hindoo won; Celtic 9d, Maretzek 3d. Time, 60 seconds.

Second race, mile, for three-ye&r-old fillies, Brambetta won by 9 lengths; Glenelg filly 3d, Patfi Bd. Time, 90 seconds. Third race, selling race, mile heats, Maggie won, 8,1,1 • Mamie R, 1. 0,2; Sam Ecker, 6, 2. lime, 1 I.49JSf, Washington, D. C., May 19.—The Handicap -purse, IJ>( miles, was won by Peter Haynes; Vagrant find, Oriole Ba. Time, S:B7. The Potomac stakes, for three-year olds m miles waa won by Greened*; Colonel Sprague 2nd, Odeon Bd. Time, fi:B9W. The two mile heat was won bv Belle; Edgefield 2nd, Pomeroy Bd. Time, 8:89 8:42. The Hunters cup, lor gentlemen riders over thft steeple chase course, was won by J. O. Hunt; Shiloh 2nd, Satan 3d. Time, 2:51. ’’’

Pjuldklphia, May 19.—Point Breeze races-—First race, 2:26 class; Belle Oakley, 8, 1,1,1; May, 1. 3, 8,8; Taylor, 2,8, A 2. Time, 3:29. . Second race, 2:28 class; Jersey Boy, 2, 2,1, fi, 9.1,1 ;Dkk Wright, #l. 2,4, 7, 4 4; Scotland, 7,0,8, 2,1,2,2; Wild Lily. 4, 3,4,1,4, 8,3. Time, 2:28, 2:23, 2:28W 2:25,2:27,2:29tf,2:81&. Ptttsbubg, Maw 19.—The annual meeting of the general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church 6f North America, convened here this evening, and will remain In session probably eight day#. The Rev. Reyin Wood side, retiring moderator, organised ther synod and delivered the opening sermon. Owing to the non .arrival of the Ohio delegates nothing else was transacted, and the session adjourned until to-morrow. The important business of the meeting is the affairs of Oak; Alley church and tbs troubles arising out bf the Rev. Woodiide’n case. PnrsßpßG, May 20.—The Reformed Presbyterian tynod qiet this morning. The Rev. MeD6well said, in view of the fact that Woodaide is a suspended minister, he moved that the synfxF be constituted anew. Woodside protested, sad said if this was done he would abandon the church, and have the trustees clear it up. The motioa was then laid on the table. Me Do Wall tefeid leave to present the charges of the Northern Presbytery ot New Y<*k againat Rev. but the delegates counselled moderation. The proposition to admit Woodaide as a consultative member was voted down, upon which WooJside arose and said he declined the authority of the synod. Adjonrned till 7 p. m. Ths Reformed Pmahrtertao synod assembled this evening. The committee on I read men in Kansas reported that te establish missions there at present was deemed inexpedient, as there were hardly enough Reformed Presbyterians among the frqpdmtn in Kansas to justify such action. * The report of the Pittsburg ministry mas then and. lit uptes.’jrith deep sorHHSr 5 p-V 5 . Nashville, May 30—The following is the score of the artillery companies engag ed in the centennial competitive drill, the maximum being 900: Battery A Missouri national guards, 178; battery C, the first eampanyuad fS,QO to the seoond) maximum, 90: Cfcickaaaw guards, MemWas™row, pensation pone, Ilf miles, waa won by ScolUa, New York Weekly *d, Virginian fid, Virginua 4th. Time—2:lo.

* T2c«lteSls« Ti,,l *~ 8 ? Jl tate. won by Vagrant, Eugenia fid; tke real ruled out. Time— 1:44*, I:44J< 1:45. The steeple chase waa Won by Disturbance, Derby M, Dispute Bd/ No time taken. ,• , ' ~7f -,«*,** ; yw old fillies, miles, Malone Filly won; Bye-and-byu fid, UnUla 3d. Time—B:4l Second nee, Dash IV miles, Warfield ▼on; Typhoon id, Cell Boy Bd. Time—- ' Third race, mile dash. Good Night won, Florence B. 9d, Jack Hardy 3d. TW-I:4SW* , -T ~ , Last race, miles, over five hurdles, Frank Short won; Turin fid, Mias Moreely Bd. Time—B3 Bah FHahcuoo, May 21.—1 n answerin a despatch this morning about Captain Stone’s offer to trot Maudß. against Santa Liana, Colonel Finnegan,-,owner °f the latte*', has issued the following card: >. A.Booh.Be(i*t«< MaTlm, h. Y.: My letter to you of the 4th inst, teaching my readiness to match Santa Claus against Maud 8 n called from you the expression that it waa evident that I was anxious for the race. My acceptance ia not acceptable, and by wire I now learn that Captain Stone proposes to. me to enter the , hippodrome business in New York, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania, with a side show for some charitable institution thrown ia for effect The speed of Santa Clans and Maud 8. waa the only thing in my mind, and seeing that Captain Stone does not accept what yon regarded as pure business in tee eatft, I now offer to trot Santa Clans against Maud 8., in California, as often as Captain Stone may desire, from one to twenty races, and will bet him $5,000 againat $4,000 on each event •

London. May 81 .—Chas.’Bradlaugh, appearing at the bar of the house of commons today to take the oath of office, Sir H. D. Wolff, conservative, opposed it There were loud cries of “order.” The speaker said the opposition was unprecedented, but Mr. Wolff must be heard. Mr. Bradlaugh was ordered to withdraw, which caused considerable uproar. Mr. Wolff said his opposition was because Mr. Bradlangh is an atheist and contended that, besides being ar atheist Mr. Bradlaugh has already infringed upon the terms of the oath by his book entitled, “The Impeachment Of the House of Brunswick.” Mr. Gladstone moved to refer the subject to a select committee on the question of where and upon what grounds the house has a right to prevent members from taking oath. Cleveland, May 21.— The Leader will publisher to morrow, comprehensive crop reports, gathered from nearly 160 points in Ohio and Pennsylvania, embracing 65 counties, showing the acreage of wheat about 15 per cent greater than last year. The crop is in fine condition, promising a large yield,.but there are strong indications or ravages by the beetle. Oats are suffering tor want of rain, and will be short Corn, acreage-average prospects fair. Fruit except a small amount on bottom lands, is uninjured by the frost. The yield will not be large, but ample for home consumption. Farmers report them, selves satisfied with the outlook. Philadelphia May 21.—The board of directors of the the Reading railroad company met this afternoon, and it is understood it was agreed to ask for the appointment of a receiver. A director said, to-night, that the Whole trouble grew out of the floating indebtedness; that theobligatlonspame too fast to be met The debt is between five and six millions. It was seven millions and a half, but recently a large sum was wiped out The interest on the debenture bonds is about coming doe. The company had an extension of five years on these bonds. Besides these, interest on the consolidation bonds was to be met the Ist of June and measures were being taken to provide therefore. After the regular meeting of the stock board the curbstone brokers got together and" hammered Reading down tolfijtf. The excitement for the time on Third street was intense, but toward the latter part of the afternoon it gradually subsided. The coal men were as much surprised as the brokers. Massillon, Ohio, May 31.—The coal miners in this valley, who have been on a strike for some time, will probably go to work soon. They have been given till a week from next Monday to consider the matter. If they dogiot return to work at that time colored men from the south will take their places.