Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1883 — THE NEWS CONDENSED. [ARTICLE]

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

THE EAST. The life of the Hon. W. D. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, is said to be In danger from cancer of the Jaw, and his affliction Is similar to that of the late Senator Ben Hill, of Georgia Not long ago a tumor was removed from Mr. Kelley’s mouth, and It was supposed that he would have no more trouble, but serious developments have followed which cause alarm. Thaddeus Davids & Co., of New York, ink manufacturers, have assigned, giving preferences for 133,792. Tne embarrassment was caused by the irregular practices of George W. Davids, who recently committed suicide.... .Ten hundred and sixty steerage passengers arrived at Boston last'week from Ireland, most of them being “assisted’’ emigrants. Arbuckle, the famous cornet-player, died last week in Brooklyn, N. Y. “Aunt Dinah,” an Onondago Indian woman, died the other day at the reservation near Syracuse, N. Y. She claims to be 109 years old, and boasted of having frequently seen Gen. Washington. She was nurse to Gov. Seymour, of New York, at his birth .. .The Erie and New England Express Company has ceased to exist, the United States Express Company succeeding to the principal portion of its business in New England TEE WEST. In the fight between Gov. Tabor and his late partner, Bush, the latter goes into court at Denver with a series of counter claims against the thirty-day Senator, of which the following are a few: Seventyfive thousand dollars for malicious prosecution; 913,900 commissions unpaid for managing the opera-houses in Denver and Leadvule; SI9,(X>J for special service*, as per agreement, in aiding Tabor’s election to the United States Senate, and in procuring a divorce from his wife, and bringing about his marriage with Miss McCourt Bush’s answer is a voluminous and highly sensational document.... Kerr, the absconding bank clerk from Chicago, recently arrested in Peru, is being taken around the Cape on board the United States steamer Essex, to avoid the complications that would arise from the absence of an extradition treaty with Colombia should ho be taken across the isthmua

Considerable interest is felt in St. Louis over the mystery attending the where- i abouts of ex-Judge Chester H. Krum, formerly United States District Attorney there and who attained prominence some years ago as counsel for the whi«ky ring in that city. He left St Louis, April 26, ostensibly to try a suit in Chicago, and although he has important law cases pending in the St, Louis courts he sent no explanation of his continued absence Over 5,000 people witnessed the opening of the great Railroad Exposition at Chicago Mayor Harrison welcomed the visitors, and Hon. E. B. Washburne .and others made speeches. The main building of the Exposition is given up to the smaller machinery .on exhibition, while the south part of the building is devoted to electric lighting apparatus and such other paraphernalia as switches, signals and blocks. An electric railroad tram of two coaches encircles the building, carrying forty passengers each trip. The north part of the annex contains the products of ml Is and foundries, in the way of rails, boiler plates, etc. Among the curiosities are the o d Stephenson engine, the work of the inventor, and the Arabian No. 1, the first engine to do any service in the country. The verdict in a slander su,it, just closed at Cincinnati, hinged in a curious way upon a question of parentage. A young lady, who was a foundling twenty-two years ago, became possessed of the belief that she was the daughter of a Mr. and Mrs. Clement L. English, and claims to have had confirmation of this belief from Mrs. EnUsh. Mr. English denounced the young woman as a blackmailer, whereupon she brought suit against him for slander. The jury awarded her $2,50) damages.... In the Union depot at Cleveland the attention of Alexander Granger, money-carrier of the United States Express Company, was diverted by a oall from an unknown person, and when he returned to his buggy in a few seconds, after endeavoring to determine whence the call proceeded, he found that two pouches containing $15,000 had been taken from his rig, and had been replaced with two filled with paper. There Is no clew to the thieves.... Chicago was visited by a $75,000 fire, which swept away Ix>uis Huck’s malt-house, on Eighteenth and Canal Btreets, and a plainingmSl adjacent....An immense discovery of silver is reported twenty-three miles southwest of Prescott, Arizona, in Turkey Creek valley. The ore assays $26,000 to the ton. Near Lakeville, on the California shore, the steamer Pilot, bound north from San Francisco, blew up. Fifteen persons were killed or drowned, and seven are wounded. The exp lo don Bent bo me of the victims hying torn the boat and landed them on snore, where the fall caused death or broken limbs... .The nitro-glyccrme factory of the Roberts Torpedo Company, north of Bay City, Mich., exploded the other day, smashing the building to splinters, and tearing Joseph Shambuig, |he only man about the place, to pieces. In a six-days’ bicycle contest at Chicago, in Which two men and a woman were the contestants, the latter gallantly came out ahead, making 813 miles against 820 and 723 miles respectively by her bifurcated opEonenta Thus has woman demonstrated er superiority in another of the “higher professiona”....At Indianapolis John Zopf shot and moi tally wounded Christian Mucho, after which he shot himself, dying ins.antiy. The affair was the result of an old feud.... A colored man named Willis Shannon and three boys were drowned at Martin's Ferry, W. Va., together with two horsea Shannon went to the river to wash a buggy, taking the bovs with him for a ride. When in the river the horses became unmanageable, and all were washed into the current and 105 t.... .A large portion of the Lake Erie Iron Company s nut-• and bolt works at Cleveland, Ohio, was mysteriously destroyed • by tire, entailing a loss of $40,000. * THE SOUTH. LEST the soil of Tennessee should be steeped In gore, the Chief of Police es Memphis arrested Gen James R Chalmers, of Mississippi, and CoL Galloway, of The Appeal , who were suspected of dueiistic intentions, and they were each put under sl,ojo bonds to keep the peace... .David Todd, son of the Supreme Court Judge, and Joseph Levosy, of the Momol, exchanged harmless shots in a duel near New

Orleans, La The meeting was caused by articles in the Mascot reflecting on Justiue Todd.... .Emlen Hewes, commission lumber dealer at Wilmington, Del., has failed for JIOO,OOO. Assets less than $25,000. J. C. Clacssen & Co.’s steam bakery and candy manufactory, Charleston, Si C., was destroyed by fire Loss, $40,0(0; insured for $25,000 A colored employe was burned to death.., .Snow a foot deep fell in the region of Lynchburg, Va., on the 23d of May. The South had four hangings—three of them in Arkansas—on Friday, May 25, Joseph Young (colored) who was hanged at Richmond, Ark., for outraging Mra Annas, a white woman, last November. He confessed, and said he died in the hopes of forgiveness beyond the grave. A large force of armed men surrounded the scaffold to prevent a rescue By the negroes.... Leander Coleman (colored) was hanged at Baton Rouge, La, for the murder of John Cray last winter. The execution was public. A large crowd was present, mostly negroes....John Taylor was executed at Clarendon, Ark., in the presence of a large crowd, for the murder of CoL Ilges, in 1880. He met his doom bravely, and gave good advice to the assembled thousands.... Jack Hinlon was hanged at Helena, Ark., for murder. A large crowd witnessed tho execution.... .Sixty armed men attacked the jail at Mti Sterling, Ky., for the purpose of lynching a murderer, but were repulsed, though the Sheriff and several others were wounded The widow of Walter Davis, the man whom Congressman Phil B. Thompson* Jr., killed at Harrodsburg, Ky., publishes a letter which was found in her husband's pocket after he had been murdered, in which, after addressing Thompson, he assures him there was no basis for the charges against Mrs. Thompson and himself. Davis, his widow says, assured her none of the Thompsons believed the allegations to be true.... The accounts of Postmaster Nall, of Atlanta, Ga, have been found to be SB,OOO short. He say 3 there must bo some mistake, but will make the shortage g00d... .Jesse Howard, a negro incendiary taken in the act at Marianna, Lee county, Ark., was dragged from jail by a mob. and shot to death.

political. Walter Evans, of Louisville, Ky., has been appointed by President Arthur as Commissioner of Internal Revenue, vice Green B. Raum, resigned. Mr. Evans is a lawyer by profession, served in the Federal army during the rebellion, has been a member of both branches of the Kentucky Legislature, and received the Republican nomination for Governor of the State four years ago. He was one of the 306 Stalwarts who stood by Grant in the Chicago Convention. The Prohibitory Liquor amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution was defeated in the State Senate, by a vote of 21 yeas to 18 nays—less than a constitutional majority. The appointment of Walter Evans, of Louisville, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue is regarded at Washington 03 an indication of the President’s intention to control the Kentucky delegation in the next National Republican Convention in his own Interest or in the interest of the person he may desire to succeed him in the Presidential' office.... Prohibitionists of New Jersey have held a State Convention aud nominated Dr. Isaac M. Quimby, of Jersey City, for Governor.

The Kentucky Republican Convention met at Lexington Walter Evans, the newly-appointed Commissioner of Internal Revenue, was chosen permanent Chairman The platform declares in favor of a tariff for revenue only, urges the need of increased free -schools and a compulsoryeducation ’ law, expresses sympathy with the people of Ireland in their efforts to obtain independence, advocates the abolition of all taxes on the production or manufacture of tobacco, condemns the Democratic administration of State affairs, commends President Arthur’s policy, and indorses the selection of Mr. Evans for the Commisßionership of Internal Revenue. Thomas Z. Morrow, of Pulaski county, was nominated for Governor on the Bixth ballot Gen. George B. McClellan has been discussing politics with a Texas newspaper reporter. In his opinion the Democratic party should declare for a tariff for revenue only. Among the possible Presidential candidates he mentions Gen. Hancock and Senator Bayard. Tilden, Butler and Dana he regards as unavailable. Gov. Pattison, of Pensylvunia, vetoed the bill giving pensions to veterans of the Mexican war and to the widows of soldiers and sailors engaged in that cohflict The House sustained the veto....A Richmond (Va) dispatch says: Returns from the county elections show that Mahone has lost largely in some of his strongholds. Mahone’s native county, Southampton, has gone against him, and Nansemond, which gave his Lieutenant, Cross, 1,000 majority last year, has given a Democratic majority of 500. WASHINGTON. Attorney General Brewster has rendered an official decision which, it is sa.d, will cost the Government $3,000,000. He holds, in an opinion given to the Secretary of the Treasury, that, under tne provisions of the act of March 8, 1883, no tax can be collected on the capital and deposits of National banks since the Ist day of last January, and no tax on the capital and deposits of State banks or private banks since the Ist of last Decomber. This decision sustains the position of Comptroller Knox and overrules that taken by the Internal Revenue Bureau.... The President left Washington for New York on the 28d of May, accompanied by Secretary Folgor. Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Chandler, the Postmaster General and Mrs. Gresham, the Attorney General and Mrs. Brewster. They were present at the ceremonies incident to the opening of the East river bridge. The National Board of Health has been defeated in its attempt to obtain control of the epidemic fund o t SIOO,OOO, the Secretary of the Treasury having decided that the Surgeon General of the Murine Hospital service shall have charge of disbursements from the fund. The total value of imports of merchandise for twelve months ended April 30: 1883, were $733,177,431; for the year ended April 30, 1882, $703,024,427; increase $25,153,ou4; value of exports of merchandise for the year ended April 80.1883, $811,641,354; fortne preceding year, $777,875,781; increase $33,765,573. GENERAL. The Baptist National Convention al Saratoga settled the Bible Society controversy by the adoption of a resolution, by s vote of 387 tc 30, that the foreign bible work be done through the Missionary Union oi Boston, and the bible work in the United States through the Publication Society oi Philadelphia, and re-iue ting the Foreign Bible Society to retire from tne field. A. decision of the Second Auditor ol

I the Treasury that the acceptance of posi--1 tions in the civil service deprives persons on the retired list of the army of the latter honor and the accompanying emolument; affects Gen. Daniel li. bickles equally with ! CoL Badeau, whose case invoked the ruling. Gen. Bickles has been drawing $4,000 a year as Brigadier General on the retired list since 18(H), including the time he served as Minister to Spain.... Illinois, Indiana and lowa report severe irosts on the nights of Mav 21 and *2, injuri ing small fruit to some extent and seriously damaging vegetables Heavy rams and floods created havoc in sections of New York and Ohio, while the unusual cold in the South, it is feared, affected the cotton plant. The business failures throughput the country, as reported to the mercantile agency of R G. Dun A Co., during the week ending May 25, numbered 158 as compared with 171 for previous week, a reduction of 13. New England States had 17; Western, 41; Southern, 37; Middle, 28; Pacific States and Territories, 13; New York city, 7; Canada, 15.... News comes j from Mexico, by way of Tombstone, I Arizona, that Gen. Crook had an engagement i with a large body of Indians near Guaca- ! nope, in the Sierra Madres. Crook had sent forward a portion of the San Carlos scouts, who were surprised by the hostiles and driven hack to the main body. A general advance was then made by the entire force, driving the hostiles from their intrenched position, killing thirty, The remainder broke and fled. Crook immediately took the trail and started in pursuit On the steamship Strasburg, from Bremen for Baltimore with 1,474 immigrants, a shacklebolt fell, killing two passengers and knocking another overboard, who was drowned.

FOREIGN. Following its usual custom, the British House of Commons, by a majority of more than two to one, decided to adjourn over the “Derby Day." For many years an attempt has been made on the eve of each recurring anniversary of the great sporting event, to induce the House not to recognize it in this manner. The opposition is composed of Nonconformist Radicals, some of whom look at the matter from amoral standpoint. while others object to the waste of a legislative day. But the Cockney holiday has the Indorsement of all the Tories ana many of the Whigs, and so far it has Withstood the onslaughts of its enemies... .The Czar entered Moscow in great state on the 22d, and proceeded to the Kremlin, the greetings of the people along the route being enthusiastic in the extreme. The ringihgof bells and booming of artillery gave the signal for the procession to start, and when it reached the gates of the Resurrection the imperial pair and the Grand Dukes alighted and prayed before a picture of the virgin. The Emperor, dressed in a General’s uniform, wore a calm demeanor, and smiled at the plaudits of the populace, while the Empress received special marks of public favor. ....Longfellow’s bpst will be placed between the tombs dfChaucer and Dryden, in Westminster Abbey.... .The rebels in the Soudan are submitting to the authority of the Khedive. The preliminary ceremonies prior to the coronation of the Czar, began at Moscow on the 23d of May, with the benediction of the imperial banner, which is renewed on every accession to the throne. The banner was blessed in the presence of the Emperor by the Holy Synod. It was in cloth of gold, six feet square, edged with deep bullion surmounted with bands of silk, on which was embroidered the dates of the principal epochs in the Russian Imperial history—B62, the foundation by Rurick; 988, the introduction of Christianity by St Vladimir: 1497, the Byzantine Dominion of the Grand Duke Ivan Yassilivitch; 1721, the imperial manifesto of Peter the Great On the head of the staff were a ball and an imperial eagle. The ceremony took place in the circular hall of the palace chamber.... The Suez Canal Company have announced that they propose to commence the cutting of the parallel canal across the isthmus forthwith, and have applied to the English Government for its support in obtaining the necessary concession of land from the Khedive.... At Epsom Downs the Derby stakes were won oy Sir F. Johnstone’s St Blaise. Beau Brummel and Gaillard, who had been favorites in the betting, finished fifth and third respectively. The Epsom high plate was won by Auctioneer.. ..A secret society with 300 members has been discovered at Acres, Spain. Thirty-four members have been arrested....A warm reception was tendered to Archbishop Croke on his return to Dublin from R0me....1t is announced that the marines who have been assisting the police in Ireland are to be withdrawn.

In the British House of Commons, Secretary Trevelyan, on behalf of the Government, stated that Messrs Davitt, Healy and Quinn could obtain their liberty at any moment by signifying their willingness to comply with the law. At a meeting of the Pamellite members, Mr. John McCarthy, member from Longford, who presided, said it was the duty of Irishmen to contribute to the Parnell testimonial fund. Mr. Biggar and other speakers condemned the Papal circular, but did not go so far as Congressman Finnerty in recommending the “be ycotting” of the Head of the Church. At a meeting in Cork, the Mayor presiding, £250 was subscribed for the Parael] fund, and the Philadelphia Convention was thanked for the support of the national leader... .At Rosloff, Russia, a Jew killed a native, when the Russians retaliated by burning and robbing several Jewish shops. The riots lasted during the night, three companies of Cossacks being unable to suppress the disorders.... The 10th and lltn of next November will be observed in Germany, in accordance with a royal decree, as the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther... .M Edouard Laboulaye, the well-known French jurist and newspaper writer Is dead in Pari&

A leading European journal Bhowe bow Germany, Austria and Italy excels France and Rnssia combined, both in armlee and war materials, and asserts that, as the two latter powera can only operate with divided forces, the triple alliance outweighs the remainder of Europe.... Two fatal duels ere reported from Berlin, the victim in one instance being a student, and in the other an army Lieutenant'. .The likelihood of war between Fiance and China is increasing. The French commander at Tonquin has been killed in a sortie from the fort

Alexander HI. was crowned Emperor and autocrat of all the Russias, at Moscow, with imposing religious ceremonies, on Sunday, the 27th of May. A full representation of Foreign Governments wit. nessed the coronation. The Emperor wore the white uniform of a Colonel of the Imperial Guard, and the Empress was attired in the Russian national costume of black velvet embroidered wth diamonds and girdled with a belt of precious stones. The ceremony, which was according to the ritual of the*Greek Church, was conducted by the metropolitans of Moscow, Novogorod" and Kiefl'e, assisted bv a large company of minor ecclesiastics. The cost of the coronation la estimated at <10,000,0001