Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-31

Congressman Blackburn
Defines His Position.
he WANTS THE sENATossH1p, NOT
THE sPCAKERsH1p.
His influence to be Thrown
Against Randall.
THE MISSOURI OUTLAWS
DEFENSE BEGUN.
Alimony Wanted by tho Witch
Of Wall Street."
ESPECIAL TO THE sENrrNEL.l

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 30.-A special to
the Courier-Journal from Frankfort says
Hon. ]. @. Blackburn was in that city
to-day and MADE known his intention con-
oerning the Speakership to Col. J. Stod-
dsrd johnson, editor OF the Frankfort
Yeoman. He said "Certainly I have no
reservation when I speak to the people
through the Yeoman, which / am always
glad to make my medium Of communica-
ton. I can say that l am not a candidate
for Speaker. For some weeks / have made
my determination known to my friends,
and you are authorized to make the an
nouncement public, feeling that the sue
cess Of the Democratic party in Congress
and the organization of that body upon a
basis which will inure to the best interest
Of the country is superior to any mere feel
ing Of personal ambition. Ardent friends
and fellow members have urged me to
prosecute . canvass for the position, and
have assured me Of substantial strength,
but I am afraid that in order to defeat the
Vaccinations Of the protectionists and
secure the election Of q Speaker who will
reflect the true Democratic theory Of tariff
for revenue only, it will be necessary to
concentrate rather than by having too
many candidates presenting similar views
promote the chances of the common foe.
By my withdrawal Kentucky will be
united in the fight, and I shall
lend all my energies to the success
Of the candidate who, representing the
principles of tariff reform, shall show
the best prospect Of defeating Mr.. RAN
dali. These may be said to be consid-
erations Of q public nature which have led
to this conclusion. There are, however,
personal reasons which supplant them,
and have also q controlling influence.
Since the adjournment of Congress l have
been urged by many personal friends to
permit my name to be used as . candidate
for United States Senator, After mature
consideration / have consented to become
. candidate. You are authorized to an
nounce me. / do not feel hat I can with
propriety stand for both places. I therefore
decline the race for the Speakership to de-
vote my energies to that of Senator"
The Outlaws Trial.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30.-At the converting
Of the Court at Gallatin this morning Mr..
Rush made the opening statement for the
defense. He denied that Frank James had
ever left Kentucky, and claimed there was
conspiracy between Dick Liddle, the Fords
and Baltons and the officers Of the State
to hang Frank James. 8. T. Brosins, an
attorney Of Gallatin, who was on the train
ct Winston, was the first witness for the
defense. The witness told Of the entry Of
two men into the smoking car with drawn
revolvers. The larger Of the two devoted
himself to the conductor, the smaller to the
passengers. There was Z cry Of Hands
Up." and the larger man shot the con-
ductor. Witness had his hands up and
looked steadily into the eyes Of the smaller
man, who was shooting through the car.
Witness did not recognize the prisoner %
q Of the two men. he said he II not the
man. y
Yellow Fever Reports.
WAsHrNaroN, Aug. 80.-The Surgeon
General Of the Marine Hospital Service has
received . report from DR.. Finney, in
charge Of the ship island quarantine
station. Twelve vessels are now In quar-
antiue there, from which 10 cases Of yellow
IovCx WoI0 tuA00s AL t10 C18oB W6I0
brought from Vera Cruz.
following telegram from Pensacola, dated
yesterday: "Three new cases-e servant
Of DR.. Owens, Freddie Owens and one hos
pital attendant. One DEATH"
The "witch OF wall street,"
MILWAUKEE, Aug. S0.-Graoe Courtland
Of Chicago has brought suit in the County
Court to compel her late husband. Davis,
to pay 81, 800 alimony, alleged to have
been awarded her some time since, but
never paid. Mrs. CORTLAND has been in
the theatrical profession, and has 1t times
dAbbled in New York stocks, being known
In that city - the witch Of Wall Street."
Nebraska Democrats.
OMAHA, Aug. S0.-The Democratic State
Convention was held here to-day. Hon.
J. W. Savage Of Omaha was nominated
for Justice Of the Supreme Court, and
Hon. James n. Woolworth Of Omaha,
DR.. Daniels Of Madison County and G.
W. johnson Of Fillmore were nominated
for Regents Of the State University.
A Jealous Conductor.
SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. S0.-The conductor
Of an excursion train from Scranton to
Mountain Park to-day put John Kerrigan,
aged 10, off because be had no ticket while
the train was going 40 miles an hour. He
under the wheels and was instantly
killed.
An Ill.ratsd Town.
PETERSBURG, Ind, Aug. 80.-For the
bird time within . year q disastrous fire
1isited this place. The principal square
RS burned yesterday. Loss, $50. 600; in
urance, $4,000.
Death Of . Chief Justice.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 30.-Ex-Chief Justice
[oore Of Texas died suddenly in this city
ais morning Of cerebral apoplsxy.