Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 June 1880 — GENERAL TELEGRAMS. [ARTICLE]

GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

Cincinnati, June 15.—The national division ot the order of Sons of tinipefawee of North America Is in session here, G. W. Rosa, of Ontario, presiding. A reception was held, to-nieht, at Robinson’s opera house, at which'addresse? were made by J. Getchlll, of Ohio; Geo. W. Ross, of Ontario; Neal Dow, of Maine; B. D. Townsend, of South Carolina; Rev. Wm. Searta, of Auburn, N. Y>, and Gen. 8. F. Cary, of Cincinnati. Brattueboro, Vt, June 16.—The rumen on which yesterday’s' dispatches were based concerning the insolvency of the first national bank, of Brattleboro, are more than realized. Although a thorough investigation had not begun at 4 o’clock, enough is already known to warrant the statement that the loss will reach upwards of a quarter of a million dollars, through the forgeries of the president, 8. M. Waite, who has undoubtedly left the country, and the directors believe, taken a large sum ot money with him. How much can only be determined by a searching investigation, which will be begun on the arrival of the bank examiner, Hendee, and who will afct as receiver for the present. The forged paper includes the Connecticut river railroad, far about $50,000; Fred Billings, 120,000; Trenor Whark, $20,000; Lyon 4 Healy, of Chicago, $20,000; Tannton locomotive works, about $12,000: C. J. Amidon, ot Hinsdale, $15,000; Vermieyete Co., of New York, some $75,000, and others whose names will be made public as the investigation proceeds. How much of this paper has been used by Mr. Waite as collateral upon which he may have realized large amounts for individual use, the directors are unable to say, but rumors that Springfield and Boston banks have been victimized in this way are current. The bank .was chartered in 1852, under the name of the Wtndham county bank, and commenced business a year later, with N- B. Welleston president, and Silas M. Waite, the present defaulter, cashier. It was the first bank in the county to change to a national bank. Since January, 1878, Waite has been president of the bank. Efforts have been made to have a cashier appointed, but Waite has insisted that none was needed, and the directors have allowed him to have his own way; for year after year he has practically run the institution, without dictation. The corruption is believed to date back more than 10 years, when, it is alleged a brother of President Waite got into financial irregularities in a Chicago bank insurance company, which, it is said, were straightened out by the payment of $70,000, the funds coming from Brattleboro. About two or three weeks ggo Examiner Hendee, while making his usual tour of inspection, detected discrepancies in the check fund ot this bank in New York. This led to inquiries, and one week ago Hendee returned to this place, and, it is supposed, notified Waite of hia,revelations. Waite was heard to ask Hendee if he could be allowed one week to make up the deticet, and it is supposed this was granted. On the following imbruing he arose at 8 o'clock, bid his wife good oyq, and in answer to her query, replied that he was going to New York on bank business. The next tidings were from Portland, where he wrote, “Shall quit the country.” A telegram from the detectives, last night, says: “Think we are on the right track. Probably selfdestruction.” Several stockholders are known to have lost their all by the collapse, and the feeling against the'directors is very strong. It is believed some ot the directors are also financially ruined, and that another county bank suffers by the loss.

Kendallville, Ind., June 16—Jesse Boyer, a well-kaown young man of this place, while examining a revolver in his room, today, it was accidentally discharged, shooting him in the head, causing a wound that must necessarily prove fatal. Louisville, Ky., June 17.—The republicans of this city hod a rousing meeting here, to-night, to ratify the Chicago nominations. It was the largest informal meeting of republicans ever assembled in a hall, here, and was noticeably made up mostly of white men. A feature most discussed at its close, was the fact that the speeches were from men of every shade of republican sentiment before the nominations were made, including one who sympathized with the St. Louis kickers, convention. The speakers were Mr Frank Schmitt, Hon. Wa;ter Evans. A. E. Wilson, Col. G. Wharton, Col. Harvey Buckley, Jas. T. Buckner, Jr., and L. 8. Hawlett.

Washington, D. C., June 17.—The resident members of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, of which Gen. Garfield is a member, gave a banquet, tonight, to the republican candidate for the presidency. The large dining hall of the hotel was specially air Aged for the occasion, and appropriately decorated with portraits of Generals Garfield and Thomas, and a profusion of flags. At 9 p. m. Gen. Garfield entered the hall, upon the arm of Gen£ Sherman, and was escorted to the head of the table, all members remaining standing until Mr. Sherman called the assembly to order. Gen, Sherman sat at the head ot the tabe, with Gen. Garfield on his right, Secretaiys Schurz, Ramsey, Sherman and Thom peon ; Poetmaster-General Key and Attorney General Devens occupied seats at the same table with Generals Garfield and Sherman. . Gen. Sherman announced that the meet ing was for the purpose of welcoming their comrade of the army of the Cumberland, Gen. Garfield. Gen. Anson G. McCoon then introduced Gen. Garfield, who rose, and was received with enthusiastic applause. He said he knew of nothing more difficult.than for a man to speak ot such compliments as had been paid to him without embaraasment; but there is something in the character of soldierhood, which gives freedom to speech and makes one feel and think without embarassment The men who were present, he said, had been so tried in war that their sympathies ran out to each other. He did not feel at this time like indulging in a talk of politics. He paid a high compliment to the conduct of the volunteer soldiers of die army, as well as to the regulars, and said he never felt jealous of the regulars as some people felt. Both armies had done their full duty, and he rejoiced in the conduct of the regulars, as be did in that of the volunteers. The war had resulted in one army and one nationality. Referring to the motives which actuated the soldiers of both the northern and southern armies during the rebellion, he said, both sides believed they were right With regard to the conduct of our foes, he believed many of them now had become the nobliest of our friends, and that the country dow, in spirit, was of one name and of one people, with one flag and one destiny. At the dose of Gen. Garfield's remarks, toasts were proposed and responded to by Secretary Schurz, Postmaster General Key, Secretary Thompson and others, after which, at a late hour, Gen. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned. Atlanta, Ga., June 17.—Ayers Jones and Tom Jones, the two brothers charged with killing Lieut. Mclntyre when he had charge of a squad of soldiers looking lor moonshiners in the mountains of Gilmer county in February, 1877, were arranged before the United States circuit court, Judge Wood, this morning, and the case was set for a hearing next Monday. This is a case of national importance. After they were returned to jail they induced One or the government guards a deputy marshal, to walk inside the J*l among the prisoners, which was permitted by the jailer, Ayers Jones, who no doubt

. thought him * revenue raider, bounced | the frail young man and beat him terribly before vwriatagre could be received. The brothers resemble each other very closely. Both wear long black hair, reminding one of the wild western frontiersmen. New Orl&asb, June 17.—Jeflerson Davis, J. A. Early and J. U- Hayne, testified in the case of the will of Sarah A. Dorsey, who left Davis her legatee, contested on the ground of undue influence, which Davis emphatically denied. Mr. Dorsey, he said, believed that the confederacy still existed; that its truths were eternal, and should prevail He believed this, too, and if that was insanity, both he and Mrs. Dorsey were crazy. East Baainaw Mich., June 17.—The races to-day were largely attended, the weather fine and the track in good condition. The races resulted as follows: Rogers Hanson, 2,2,1,1,1; Chauncey H, 1, 1. 2,2, 8; J. W. Thomas, 8,8,4, 4,2; Mary Miller, 5, 4,8,8,4; W, Holly, 6, 5,0. distanced ; Hary B, 4, distanced. Time, 2:81, 2:27W,2:2»M,2:28K.3:31. 5:22 race, Monroe Chief, 2,1,1,1; Lucy, 1,2, 8,8; Silverton, 8,8, 3,0; LittleGypsey, 5,5,4,4; W. Edge wood, 7,0, 0,3; K itty, Bates, 4,7, 7.7: Time, 2:22M,

Crestline, O, June 17.—The extensive Continental flouring mills, in this place, owned by RoseelL Taylor 4 Oo„ burned to the ground this afternoon. The fire broke out soon after 1 o’clock, in the third story, and its origin is s mystery. The Are spread rapidly, owing to the inflammable character of the building, and the intense heat from the large quantity of burning wheat and flour in store prevent ed the fire department from doing any effective work on the mill, but their efforts saved the dwellings adjoining. A wind from the north was blowing, which carried the burning shingles across the railroad track, setting fire tc the saw dust pens of the stock yards, which were also destroyed. Russell, Taylor 4 Co.’s loss on the building, machinery, wheat and flour, will reach $40,000; insured for $10,250. New Brighton, Pa., June 17.—Last evening about 8 o’clock the hired man of Mr. Gallagher, of this place, went up into the loft of the stable, and was horrified to find a man hanging to a beam. Coroner Reed was notified, and the body cut down, and found to. be Harvey Fisher, of East Liverpool, whe bad been at the water cure at this place about two months. He must have been hanging over 24 hours before being d iscovered, as he was missing since Tuesday evening. He leaves a' wife and four children.

New York, June 17.—First race, half mile, for two year olds, five starters— Birdcake Clara 2nd, King Nero 3rd. Time Second race, mile heats, fourteen starters—Marchioness Ist; Statesman 2nd; Prospero 3rd. Tinfe, 1:17XThird race, one and one-fourth mile dash, four starters —Virginus Ist; Baby 2pd; Skylark, 3rd. Time, 2:13. Selling race, one and one-eighth mile heats, eight starters—Warfield Ist; Bordman 2nd; Hattie F. 3rd. Time 1:58. Hurdle race, one and one-half mile heats—won by Gallagher; Ventilator 2nd; Bathgate Brd. Time, 2:58. Little Rock, Ark., June 17.—Samuel Sullivan was arrested several days ago to await a requisition from Indiana, on a charge of forgery. Yesterday Officer Spurgeon, of Indiana, arrived and received him from the local authorities. After this a marriage license was procured, and Sullivan was married to Miss Jennie Jerome, who followed him from Indiana. Htfleft for the north to-day, in irons. His bride remains.

Cincinnati, 0., June 18.—The national committee, to-day, visited the music hall and reviewed the arrangements for seating delegates, the press representatives and others. The arrangements are much similar to those in Chicago. The western associated press and the New York associated press will have a table to the left of the president on the platform. The Western Union telegraph office being in the corridor, on that side of the building, the national press association is placed on the south side of the platform adjacent to its office. Seats for 180 actual working representatives of the daily newspapers will be given in front of the platform, while in the galleries, next to the stage, 240 newspaper men, who do not send dispatches, will have seats. Beats on the back part ot the stage will be for ladies and distinguished guests. Bo far there is no complaint abo-t the plans for issuing tickets to specta'ors, and apparently there are no movements to pack the hall with claquers.

Bah Francisco, Cal , June 18.—The Chinese consular corps made a formal call on Minister Angell and Commissioners Swift and Trescott at the Palace Hotel this morning. After the usual compliments the Chinese Consul General, Chen Thue Tong, invited Angell to visit Chinatown. Angell declined the invitation, saying he had fully investigated the Chinese ques'ion here, and believed he understood tne condition of affairs on the Pacific coast. Chen Thue Tong expressed himself p'eased that the commission had been appointed for an amicable adjustment of all differences between his people and Americans. His government was anxious that immigration here should only be from the better classes of Chinese, ana also regretted the fact that that the acts of a number of the lawless portion of Chinese here had brought the whole race into disrepute. A railroad accident from a singular cause, happened today ,at the bridge over the Scioto river, hear Chillicothe, on the : Dayton and Southeastern railroad. Jas. Duffy, bridge watchman, lay down beside the track and went to sleep with his arm over the rail. The gravel train backed down upon him, and the entire train was thrown off the track. Five men were thrown into the river, and 20 others were buried in the debris of the wrecked train. Duffy will die from bis injuries. Jno. Kennedy had both legs broken, and then fell into the river and was drowned. Martin Cay Ils and Marcus Miller were fatally injured. The others escaped with slight injuries.

Tucson, June 18.—A special from Shakespeare, N. M., to the Star, says: The citizens of Silver City and vicinity are almost starving for want of provisions. No flour, potatoes, bacon, or the staple necessaries ot life are .to be obtained for love or money. Neither can checks or eastern exchange be converted into cash, currency being unobtainable. Business is completely prostrated in consequence, both at Silver City and Shakes peare. Victoria's raid is the cause of all this suffering. Geq, Hallet telegraphed Gov. Wallace recently that he knew of no freight trains having been troubled by Indians. East Saginaw, June 18.-Three thousand people witnessed the closing ot the races today. In the 2:80 class the score was as follows: —Alexander, 8,1,2, 2,1, 4; Gray Cloud, 2,8,1,3,8; Hattie, 1,3,8, 8, fl; Don Quixote, 4,4,4,4,3; Sucker Maid, 5, 6,5, 9,4; Jim Schniber, fl, 9, fl, 5,5. Time, 2:22%; 2 :22%; 2:23%; 2:25; 2:25. Free for all trotting race—Darby, 1,1, 1; Charley Ford, 2,8, 2; Hannis, 8. 2,8. Time, 3-.19,2:28%, 2:18, 2:25. Pacing race—Little Brown Jug, 2,1,1, 1; Ben Hamilton, 1,2, 2,2; Honest Jim, 8, distanced. Time, 2: 25, 2: 20,2:19#. Columbus, O, June 18.—Senator Thurman arrived here, to-day, from Washington, and held a consultation with a num oer of delegates to the Cincinnati convention, ana his personal friends, as to the management of his contest as a preai-

him as long as there w£jz chance of his nomination, and arranging twist neifa details, nothing was done. New Orleans, June 18—Captain Kennedy, of the British steamship Deronda,trom Liverpool, reports that, on June 15th, he picked up the British steamship, Eamontoo, about 100 miles north of Key West The steamer was abandoned. Captain Kennedy placed Ms chief engineer, and .his chief officer, a carpenter, and a number of seamen on board,wlth instructions to take the steamer to Key West The Edmonton did not appear to be disabled. Bam Framcisco, Cal , June 18.—A Gold Hill despatch says: A terrible accident at Yellow Jacket mine, occurred at 11:80 o’clock, occasioned by a carJugd of tools falling from near the surface to the bottom, where eight men were standing, four of whom were instantly killed, namely: Neil Gallagher, Al. Tembey, Timothy Wilkins and E. Whitcomb. John Trezonia had his thigh broken; H. Williams had an arm taken off; Barney Coyle and Frank Hammond Trere slightly injured. Cheese Fondu.—A pint bowl full of minced cheese, which should not be of a rich kind; the same quantity of breadcrumbs; two well-beaten eggs; halt a nutmeg; teaspoonful of salt Heat a pint of milk boiling hot, and in it a large tablespoonful of nutter; pour the boiling milk over the other ingredients, and mix well; cover the bowl with a plate, and set it back on the range for three or four hours to dissolve, stirring occasionally, and being careful it does not cook. Half an hour before supper butter a nice pie-plate and pour into it the mixture; set it In a quick even and brown sending it to the table very hot This depends for its success on being quite smooth, and the cheese all dissolved.

New York, May 19.—The Coney Island jockey club, Leonard Jerome, president, inaugurated its new course ana the first season, to-day. The course is near Sheens Head Bay, and a short distance from Manhattan Beach. It is delightfully located, and is spoken of as one of the finest and fastest tracks in the country. Ten thousand people, probably, were present toxiay. A new feature of havin private boxes, at $5 a day, on the grand stand, has been introduced. Everything went off very pleasantly and successfully, until the closing race—the handicap steeple chase, in which Dunbar Prince’s four-year-old was instantly killed by running against a fence-rail which run through his heart. First race—Sweepstakes, five furlongs, won by Brambaletto; Harold 2d, beating, by a nose, Janet Murray. Time, 1 .-53j|. The Tidal stakes, for three-year olds, one mile, was won by Blackburn, by a dozen lengths; Kimball 2d, Kitty J. Bd, Grenada last Timo, 1:45. Foam stakes, for two-year olds, five furlongs, was won by Bpinaway; Banter 2d, King Earnest colt 3d. Time, 1:03. Belling race, mile and a quarter dash, won by Milan; Warfield 2d, Startle 3d. Time,2:lßX. Chicago, June 19.—The first running meeting for the season was inaugurated at the Chicago, Jockey and Trotting club grounds to-day, and was very successful. The traek was in the best possible condition and the attendance good—fully 5,000 persons. Alter winning his race, One Dime was sold, by his owners, G. W.. Bowen & Co., of Paris, Ky., to C. W Bathgate, of N. Y.,for $5,000First race, all ages,. miles, One Dime won; Renown, second; Headlight, third. Time, Long Tom, who was a hot favorite, was not placed.

Second race, for two-year old fillies, three-quarter mile dash, Dpdette won, Liz zie 8. second, Lucy Walker third. Time, 1:17. Third race, for three-year olds that did not win prior to January 1,1880; Kindead, 1, 8,1; Big Henry, 2,0, 0; Duke of Kent, 8,2, 0; Long Time, 0,1, 2. Time 1:44W, 1:46,1:48%. Hurdle race, two miles, eight hurdles, Welter Weights, Frank Short won; Cannon second, Cap Franklin third. Time, 4:18%. Franklin fell at the third hurdle hurting the rider severely. Chicago, June 19.—The Greenbackers held a meeting to-night for the purpose of consolidating the various Greenback and labor parties into one organization, tosupCjrt Weaver and Chambers. The socialt» were represented in the meeting, but when it appeared that the platform of the Greenback labor convention, to which all present were invited to subscribe their names, did not contain the “earth, air and water” resolution, the socialists notified the Greenbackers that it would be considered bad faith on the part of the Greenbackers if that resolution were not incorporated in the platform, and that their party would sever its alliance with the Greenback party and nominate its own candidate for president. The socialists have polled 12,000 votes in Chicago and claim 100,000 in the country. London, June 19.—1 n the house of commons, last night, Lord Elhco, liberal, gave notice that he would introduce two bills, intended as a burlesque on the Irish, or Irish relief bill, one empowering the prime minuter, or .home secretary to fix and remit rents, and prescribe the mode of cultivation, according to the wishes of the tenant, and regulate the price of agricultural implements and artificial manures, and an other empowering the minister or home secretary to fix the rate of interest on borrowed money, and give borrowers the privelege of fixing the terms of the loans. All private contracts on these matters to be null and void. The speaker declined to allow the notice ot the bills to go upon paper, but they illustrate the view that the British property holders take of Irish bill.

Canton, 0., Juno 19-.—There has been much indignation among the people of this city at a mock hanging advertised to take place at the fair grounds this afternoon . The programme included speak, ing for and against capital punishment, and part ot the scheme was a mock hanging of three boys. A scaffold had been erected and all the tragic scenes of a real hanging were to be enacted for the amusement of the crowd of spectators. The projector of the show expected the people would flock to see the show at 25 cents a bead. A party of indignant citizens last night destroyed the gallows and thus put an end to the farce.

Richmond, Ind., June 19,—The boiler at Kendall £ Barne’s oil mill exploded this morning, John Staley, a married man, passing on the street, was instantly killed; Hiram Conington, engineer, head, face and limbs severely scalded; Henry Schrader, pressman, left thigh badly crushed and severely scalded, (dangerously injured); Geo. Schrader, slight wound in the head and painfully scalded; Chas.A. Chutta, dadgerously scalded en the thighs and neck. No cause is assigned for the explosion. Loss, about <B,OOO- ; CoHrrAHTiNOPLE, June 19.—0 n arrival in the Daydnells of the Italian vessel having on board the harem of ex Khedive Ismael Pasha, the sultan authorized the women to go |o Chios or Lemras, but the captain of the ahip persisted that he had been chartered to Constantinople, The ship was allowed to come in out of respect to the Italian flag, but the women will be transhiped, without landing, and conveyed to Chios. The sons of Ismael Pasha must return to Europe. Nbw York, June 19.—The billiard champion, Jacob Schaefer, was defeated to-night in a match game, by George F. tMosson, Bcore--81os8on,0, 8, 8,1,1, 2,9, T'otk), WXk’ ** 8> 14 198> *°> °’ _ w “ “ follows: 19, 2,0, l . O. 8, A 101,114, 8, 0,4,4, 88. 66, 61. Total, 470} winner's average, 29%.

r City June 10-TlmaKhthdis-trict democreite iongreasronal CMrention adjourned this afternoon, sine die, with out making any nomination. The matter is, by this action, remanded back to the voters. The convention had been in session since Tuesday, and was, from the start, a dead lock. Galveston, Texas, June 19.—The New’s special from Marshall says: The case of James Currie, who killed the actor, Porter, was given to the jury at B:Bop.m.,and in 15minuteaafter they returned a verdict of “not guilty, on the ground of insanity.”