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, 1884-10-25
A Grand Old Man.

PROVIDENCE, II. l., October pat
the New England yearly meeting of
Friends, to-day, the Whittier anniversary
was celebrated by the presentation of a
portrait of the poet by Charles f. Coffin,
of Lynn, Mass. The portrait is life
size. Many of the most noted literary
people were present and Others sent letters
of regret. John G.. Whittier himself
sent a letter regretting and explaining his
absence. Whittier's letter is as follows:
OAK KNOLL, DANvERs, Mass, 0cto-
Der 10, lSs4.-Augustine Jones, Princi-
pal Friends School, Providence, r. l.
My Dear Friend.-I have received the
kind invitation to be with you on the oath
inst, but it is hardly possible that l can
avail myself of it otherwise than by proxy.
My double or counterfeit presentiment
will, of course, be there, and as the party
most interested may fitlysupply my place.
The position assigned it, between the
busts of the great English Friend
and statesman, and the noble woman, who
like the Master, visited spirits in prison"
seems so far beyond the desert of its orig
inal that, if the portrait had miraculous
power of locomotion attributed to medieav-
al pictures, it would feel constrained to
walk out of its frame and seek an
humber place. | have reached
an age when fattery ceases to deceive and
notoriety is a burden, and the faint shad-
ow of a literary reputation fails to hide
the solemnities of life, but a genuine
token of love and good will has no limita-
tons of time, and is never u of place.
l scarcely need, therefore, to say that /
highly appreciate the generous complf-
ment paid me by my much valued friend
in placing my portrait in the old and
honored institution under thy charge. ]
confess | heard the first intimation of his
purpose not without some surprise and
misgiving as | looked back upon a life,
not indeed without honest endeavor, yet
marked by many weaknesses
and errors. If, however. this
gift of my dear friend shall
testify our common interest in the Friends
school and faith in the principles and
testimonies of its founders, and if it shall
serve 10 remind those who see it thai
whatever may seem worthy of commenda
ton in the life of its original is due, no
, 1884-10-25
Cory Chronicles From All Over
the Country.
. Trembling Wife Murderer
bangles From a Gallows.
Desperate Deeds Committed by
Depraved Youths.
Hanged.

SAN JOSE, Cal, October 24.-Jan
Wascle wsky was hanged at three minutes
past IL O'Clock this morning.
He was a native of Poland, aged 30,
and a butcher by trade. In 1879 he was
sentenced to three years in State Prison
for cattle stealing. Before his incarcera-
ton he warned his wife if she procured a
divorce he would kill her when he got out.
His wife paid no attention to the threat,
got a divorce and married again. When
Wasielewsky was discharged he sought his
former wife and on March "a, of the
present year, stabbed her thirteen times.
She lived long enough to inform the au-
thorities of the name of her murderer.
Wasielewsky was arrested at Silver City,
n. NJ. He tried to starve himself to
death in jail but his courage always failed
him. He had to be assisted to the scat
fold and was so completely overcome by
fear that while being strapped he kept up
u barking noise as If he had an epileptic
fit. A peculiar feature of the execution
was that the strap was held in place by
hair from the head of the murdered wife.
He was pronounced dead in eleven min
utes after the drop.
, 1884-10-25
What Was the Motivep

PHILADELPHIA, October 24.-Jan.es
l. Clayton, aged Is, this evening visited
his friend John S. Baker, aged II, at the
latter's home near Seventeenth and
Brown Streets, this city. Bakers parents
lett them alone in the dining room, the
father going to his store and the mother
starting up stairs. She had gone but a
moment when three pistol shots startled
her, and running back she found both
boys on the floor, both weltering in blood
and a bulldog revolver in Clayton's hand.
Baker had two wounds in his head and
was dead, Clayton had one bullet in his
head and died shortly afterwards. The
boys were fast friends.
, 1884-10-25
st. John in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, October 24.-The arrival Of
Ex-Governor st. John in the city to-day
was an event of more than ordinary in
terest to the temperance people of Buffalo.
At , O'Clock Governor St John APP
peared on the balcony of the Mansion
House here, where he was introduced as
Future President of the United States. "
He was received with cheers and simply
made a bow to a large number of people
in front of the hotel. Later a procession
was formed and he was escorted to Music
Hall. Here he made only a short speech.
The meeting at Music Hall tonight was
very large; every part of the auditorium,
seating nearly three thousand persons,
being packed. Governor st. John was
received with tumultous cheers and a sea
of huttering white handkerchiefs. He
appeared much fatigued. His speech
was devoted in part to a reply to the
attack made upon him by the Buffalo
Express. He concurred in the objection
raised by Republicans that there is no
need of a third party. He couldn't un-
derstand why there is any need for pro-
parties. He charged the dominant
party with being responsible for all the
misery engendered by ls9. 900 saloons.
, 1884-10-25
England's Absorbing question.

LONDON, October 24.-Contrary to his
usual custom, Gladstone, in his speech to
the House of Commons last evening, read
from manuscript a passage in which he
referred to the possible reform of the
House of Lords. The Liberals have
agreed to refrain from partaking in any
discussion of the franchise bill. The
Times in a leading article advises the
Government to proceed with the subject
of redistribution as soon az the franchise
bill is passed by the House of Commons.
In that case the Lords would have no
pretext for rejecting the franchise bill.
The Times likewise advises the House Of
Lords to pass the franchise bill without
delay, then direct its attention to reform
in its W constitution. Such reform the
Times thinks would be best effected by the
Lords taking the initiative themselves.
, 1884-10-25
A Few vivid Remarks.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, October 24.-Ex-
Governor Hendricks reached Green Cas-
tie this morning. He was met by a re-
ception committee, three bands of music
and a large crowd. He was escorted to
the Central Hotel and a parade of the
visiting climbs and local organizations fol-
lowed. AT 1890 Mr.. Hendricks appeared
at the Wigwam and addressed an audi
ence numbering 10000. In his speech
he discussed tariff, claiming that duties
should be levied only for the purpose of
d%efraying the expenses ofthe government.
He said Cleveland received support from
the best elements in the Republican party,
including ministers, scientists, college pro-
fessors, students, editors and laborers. He
emphasized the fact that Democrats looked
for strong support from Independent
Republicans. In his closing remarks he
eulogized the Democratic party saying it
espoused the cause of the weak against
the oppressor. He also paid a tribute to
Lincoln saying he was the best President
the Republicans ever elected. The speech
was frequently interrupted by applause.
, 1884-10-25
College Mem for Cleveland.

NEW YORK, October 24.-Columbia
College Cleveland and Hendricks Cam
paign Club held a ratification meeting to-
night. The Yale College students were
also present Governor Cleveland sent
the following letter;
ALBANY, n. Y, October 20, 1884.
Edward Heydecker, Ernest N. Perrica. secre-
taries
Geatlemet.-I have received your invi-
tation to be present at a ratification meet
ing to be held under the auspices of the
Columbia College Cleveland and Hendricks
Campaign Club on the oath instant. Ny
duties at home will prevent my attend
ance on the occasion, but | am exceed
ingly grateful to learn that the cause which
is represented by my candidacy approves
itself to the intelligent judgment of so
many of the under graduates Of Columbia
College. | have great faith in the young
thinking men of this country. Youn
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
, 1884-10-25
Ohio's Official Maiorities.

COLUMBUS, October 24.-The official
returns are all in and the footings as com
pleted by the Secretary of State to-day,
are as follows:
For Secretary of State: Robinson, IRE
publican) S9l, 500; Newman, CDemocrat)
3s0,275; Morris, (Prohibitionist) 9,s57;
Herald, (Greenbacker1 $3.50. For Su-
preme Judge: johnson, Republican,
S92, 9l7; Martin, tDemocnt) 1857, 963;
Roseborough, (Prohibitionist) 1857; Gro
gan, Greenbacker) $3.50. For member
of the Board ofPublic Works: Eickinger,
Republican, 393, 1885, Bonier, (DemocraD
S75, s02; Kirkendall, (Prohibitionist) o.
O04; Ogden, (Greenbacker) 1921.
, 1884-10-25

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, October 24.-Wil-
liam Southerland, aged 20, was lodged in
jail here to-day for killing Edna f. Nor
row, Is years old, twelve miles north of
Rockport, Atchison county, last night.
Southerland was in the employ of Mr..
Morrow, a farmer, and had sedueed his
daughter, to whom he was engaged to be
married. The parents objected to the
match, not knowing then the daughter
had been ruined. Realizing that the
denouement was near at hand, Souther-
land last evening took a dose of strych-
nine, then shot his victim twice, both balls
taking effect in her head. The timely ar
rival of physicians saved Southerland's
life, and he was brought here to-day for
safe keeping.
, 1884-10-25

WASHINGTON, October 24.-The re-
ceipts of the Postofice Department for
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1884, ex-
elusive OF money order revenue, were
$42, sls,635, and the expenditures $46,-
All, 772, leaving a deficiency of $59S, 1877,
which is attributed to the reduced postal
rate. The Department last year had a
surplus of 81, 653,l 1889. This years de-
fciency, however, will be reduced about
$4,000 by money order revenues. The
result confirms the estimate made by
President Arthur in his message to the
last Congress.
, 1884-10-25
Gotham Political Notes.

NEW YORK, October PA confer
ence of Republican leaders on the local
canvass was held tonight and it was
agreed to determine a slate tomorrow to
be presented to the convened Republican
County Convention. John McClave and
Senator Gibbs are now spoken of as pos
sible successors to Mr.. Phillips in the
nomination for Mayor. Mr.. Spear abso-
lutely refuses to accept the nomination
for Comptroller, and Edward B. Low was
spoken of as a candidate.
This is third day of registration in this
city. The total number of voters regis
tered to-day is So, 77s against 5000 last
year and ~, 623 in 1880. The total regis
try for the three days is POS, 1874 against
1877, l63 in three days of last year and
49,, GAG in three days OF 1880.
, 1884-10-25
RAILWAY AFFAIRS.
indebtedness of Subsidized
Roads to the Government.
Friends Pleasantly Remember
Whittier's Anniversary.
Cleveland's Great Popularity
Among College Men.
The subsidized Roads.

WASHINGTON, October 24.-Commis-
sioner of Railroads, W. II. Armstrong,
submitted his annual report for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1884. The report
states the property and accounts of rail
roads coming within the jurisdiction ofhis
office have been examined, several COM
panies having freely accorded all proper
facilities for the inspection of their prop
critics and examination of their books.
Statements are submitted in detail show
ing the indebtedness of the subsidized
railroads to the United States, earnings
and expenses, financial condition, the 5
and 25 per centum of the net earnings
and various other data pertaining to these
roads. The Commissioner also submits
detailed statements of the sinking fund
of the Union and Central Pacific
Railroad companies, showing the sums
which have been covered into said funds
by the treasury of the United States, and
the amount and character of the invest
ments made by the Secretary of the
Treasury as custodian. The total indebt-
edness of the several subsidized Pacific
Railroads to the United States on June
80, 1884, is reported by the Commissioner
as follows: Total debt of the Union
Pacific, including the Kansas Pacific,
principal, 1913, 537, 5l2; accrued interest,
1913, 099, 554; total SOC, 639, 066. Central
Pacific, including Wei tern Pacific, prin-
cipal, S27, S55, $50; accrued interest, 500
1872, las; total, $54, CAT, s25. Sioux City
& Pacific, principal, 81, 600, 600; accrued
interest, 81, 645, sos; total, 1925, sos.
Grand total, 1927, 1913 .Ol5. The total
credit of these roads is $24, sss, 222, a bal
ance in favor of the United States, but
not due until the maturity of the princi-
pal in 1895 and 1899 of $lO2, 934, 1913.
The sinking funds of the Union and Cen
trail Pacific Companies held by the Treas
urer of the United States amounted to
Sc, 0S4, 099 on June 80, 1884, the Union
Pacific having to its credit $3,435, $40,
and the Central Pacific $2,64s, 523. The
amounts remaining in the United States
treasury uninvested June 80, 1884, are as
follows: Credit to the Union Pacific,
$692, 4S6, credit to the Central Pa
cifc, $l,0s9. l59; total, $2,OSl, 645.
The total stock and debt of the Union
Pacific are shown by the report to be
1926, 095, 639; the total assets, $245, OIL
1863; the surplus including land sales SIS
9l5, ia; the surplus excluding land sales,
$S,62s, $50. The total stock and debt of
the Central Pacific are $3.50, 3l2, 1855; the
total assets, SIT, es7. 079; the deficit, So
325, ZIG, The company estimates the
farming land unsold at 81, $50, 900, in all
$33,O00,000 in addition to the above
assets. In conclusion the Commissioner
again invites attention to the subject of
funding the debts of the several bonded
Pacific railroads and urges Congress to
take speedy and final action looking to the
ultimate payment OF this vast indebted
, 1884-10-25

to himself, but to divine providence which
surrounded his youth and strengthened
his manhood, l hal be more than salts
fed. | need not say to thee, my dear
friend, that although l am a Quaker by
birthright and sincere reflections, l am no
sectarian in the strict sense of the term.
My sympathies are with the broad church
of humanity. Nevertheless, if one has
to be hung in efigy" he may have some
choice as to the place of execution and it
goes far in reconciling me to my own fate
to know that the ceremony in which |
must be a passive participant will be per
formed in a hall of learning of the Society
Of Friends. / am very truly thy Friend,
JOHN G. WHITTIER.
John Bright, the British statesman.
also wrote a letter.
, 1884-10-25

NEW YoRK, October 23.-The match
tonight between Fritz Gownerneim, the
Swiss Giant who weighed 263 pounds, and
August Schmidt, the champion of Ger
many, who tipped the scales at ITO pounds
ended in a draw. There were three bouts
in Swiss style of ten minutes each.
The prize fight between Jack Dempsey
and Tom Henry, for $500 a side, was
fought to. finish in six rounds tonight in
this city. 1t resulted in a victory for
Dempsey. He pounded Henry out of all
recognition. In the first round the first
blood was claimed for Dempsey and the
first knock down for Henry. The second
round was in favor of Dempsey who
knocked Henry down twice. The re-
naming rounds were a repetition of disas-
tiers to Henry.
, 1884-10-25
A Big ovation to Blaine.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, October 24.-The
Republican demonstration in this city to-
day and tonight is considered on all sides
to have been the largest political demon
~stration ever held in any city of the State
outside of Chicago. Excursion trains were
run on all the roads centering here, bring
ing in thousands of people from the CEN
trrl and southern portions of the State. A
moderate estimate places the number at
not less than sixty thousand, including
scores of uniformed clubs and brass bands.
The principal stand was located
on the grounds in front of
the Executive Mansion, with another in
front of the State House. The proceed
ings were opened by a parade in which
the various organizations present took
part, being an hour in passing a given
point. A feature of the demonstration
was the presence of thirty-eight young
ladies mounted on white horses and an
equal number of gentlemen on black
horses. During the afternoon speeches
were made from several stands by Cen
eral John A. Logan and Secretary Robert
Lincoln. The arrival of the train bearing
Blaine was delayed until a few minutes
before 5 o clock. As soon as it arrived,
he was driven Immediately to the main
stand, followed by an immense procession.
He spoke briefly.
, 1884-10-25

WASHINGTON, October 94.-The ex-
aminers in chief in the Patent Office, in
the celebrated telephone interference pat
ent case, have sustained the decision Of
the examiner in the interference in favor
of Bell, as to the issues "B," "C,n I'D"
IF" "F, Il, -" and IL, and have
reversed the decision as far as it applied
to the issue g." (which involves the
principle feature of the ielephone) which
was awarded to McDonough, and which
the examiners in chief have decided in
Bells favor.
, 1884-10-25
An Editor,s Hard Luck.

PETERSBURG, Va, October 24.-John
I. Pleasant, editor of the Mail, an after
noon paper published here, who was in
dicted by the Grand Jury at the last term
of Court for publishing, on June II last,
a lbelous card rejecting on the character
of W. T. Lawrence, was convicted in the
Hastings Court to-day, of misdemeanor.
The jury imposed a fine of s. with one
month in jail.
, 1884-10-25

BosToN, October 24.-The Peoples
party held three large rallies in this city
tonight, at each of which Mr.. Butler
spoke. His first appearance was in South
Boston, where he was greeted by immense
crowds. The rumors Of intended violence
to the General were not realized and no
trouble whatever was experienced.
, 1884-10-25
Favor Tariff of Course.

NEW York, October 24.-In response
to Il call issued October 20, by Thomas G..
Plat, chairman of the executive commit
tee of the Manufacturers National
League, about one hundred and twenty
gentlemen to-day held a private meeting.
John Roach and others made addresses
f~avoring protective tariff. Five thousand
dollars were subscribed towards dissent
mating the views expressed.
, 1884-10-25

COLUMBUS, o., October 24.-The
Greenback- Labor State Committee t o-day
adopted a resolution rejecting all propo-
titions for fusion. The committee decided
to operate actively and cast as large a vote
as possible for Butler. They cast $3.50
votes at the State election, a gain of S43
over last year. They expect a strong vote
in November.
, 1884-10-25
Louisiana Recreation.

NEw ORLEANS, October 24.-The
Times Democrats Baton Rouge special
says Sheriff Bates, who has just returned
from Clinton, reports a rumor there of
the murder of three persons, father, son
and nephew, in st. Tammany parish a
few days ago; that a posse pursued, cap
tured and hanged four negro ~murderers
and were on the track of Others.
, 1884-10-25
Which is Worse P

ST. PETERSBURG, October 24.-Only
two of the persons reported to have been
executed at st. Petersburg Citadel last
Saturday for political offences, paid the
death penalty. The sentence of both
women and the other four officers of the
Russian army was committed to Danish
ment to Siberia.
, 1884-10-25

WINNIPEG, Man, October PA dis
patch from Port Arthur states that six
men were killed yesterday by falling rock
on McLeod's contract at Red Sucker
Cove, 200 miles east of Port Arthur, on
the Canadian Pacific; also three men
killed by a premature blast further east.
The names could not be learned as COM
munication was interrupted.
, 1884-10-25
Jack Frost Among Cotton.

MEMPHIS, October 24.-The heavy
killing frost last night was the first of the
season and was general throughout this
section. The damage to the crops, if any,
will be very slight. Cotton in the bottom
lands only may possibly be affected by
cutting the short ~top-growth, but the
~lateness of the season debars serious in
jury to a majority of the planters.
, 1884-10-25

10 all who are suffering from errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, l
FREE OF CHARGE. This great
was discovered by a missionary in
South America. Send self addressed
envelope to Rev. Joseph i. lnmanP
Station d, New York.
, 1884-10-25

PRAGUE, October 24-The Rohtk says:
Previously to the Duke of Brunswick's
death Prussia indirectly informed the
Duke of Cumberland that she would rec
ognize him as the Duke Of Brunswick,
provided he would enoun all claims to
the throne of Hanover. The Duke of
Cumberland replied: My fathers son
shall be King Of Hanover and Duke of
Brunswick, or remain Duke of Cumber-
land
, 1884-10-25

WAsHINGToN, October 24.-H. d.
& Co, have to-day made an assign
ment to Horace T. Cummings, of the law
firm of Cummings & Baker. Mr.. Cooke
says this action is taken in order to protect
the interests of all concerned until the
firm can arrange for a resumption or pay
, 1884-10-25
A Week,a Failures.

NEW York, October 24-The failures
throughout the country during the last
seven days were: In the United States,
235; in Canada, %. The increase is di-
vided between the Western, Southern
and Pacific States and New York city.
, 1884-10-25

DELPHos, Kas., October 24.-William
Hall, aged So, was shot and instantly
killed by his son, Lincoln, aged IS. They
were engaged in a family quarrel at the
time. He was a prominent business man.
The son gave himself up and is now I'M
der unrest.
, 1884-10-25

Having built and fitted up a small,
neat photograph gallery, on the ground
floor, Sixteenth street near Hill, adjoining
Abney' livery stable, | am prepared to
make good pictures of all kinds and
styles at very moderate prices. Partiesde-
string anything in the picture line will
please examine our work and learn prices.
Satisfaction warranted. Hoping to re-
ceive Il share of the trade, | am respect
fully CHARLES WEITFLE,
Late AIS Larimer street, Denver.
, 1884-10-25

For the return of two bay horses with
black points, one with white star on fore
head, branded ALB, stolen from the ranch
of N. X. Davis. 800 reward for return
of horses and conviction of thiefor thieves.
Direct information to N. r. Davis, Chey-
anne. PETERS q ASTON.
, 1884-10-25
WIRE WHISPERS.

The Chinese have abandoned their en-
%trcnehments before Chu.
1t is said France has declined England
overtures to mediate in the Fanco-Chi-
nese difficulty.
The British man-of-war Rambler has
received orders to proceed to Chinese
waters in November.
, 1884-10-25

OTTAWA, October 24.-The govern
ment will pay the sum of $4,000 in the
estimates of the coming session to lay a
cable between Nova Scotia and Sable Is
l.,I
, 1884-10-25

SYRACUSE, n. Y, October 24.-Skop-
Bros & Co., wholesale jewellers
and diamond merchants, have failed for
$4,000. Eastern manufacturers are in
10 the extent of $40. 900.
, 1884-10-25

For RENT.-A new six roomed brick
cottage. Apply to a. G. Mcleod, be-
tween Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fith
streets on Warren avenue.
, 1884-10-25

New houses for rent or for sale on
monthly or quarterly payments. Charles
McGarveY.
, 1884-10-25

WANTED-Situation by man and wife,
either in city or on a ranch. Taking
charge preferred, or will do anything. A.
No. references. Address, J. H., this
Office.
, 1884-10-25

Hot monkey-punch, the drink Of the
season, at Esselborn's saloon.
, 1884-10-25

For RENT.-Two furnished rooms in
the Tlden block, of Sixteenth
street and Warren venue
, 1884-10-25

Furnished or unfinished rooms, with
or without board. Mrs. M. Newman,
corner Nineteenth and Themes.
, 1884-10-25
NEW LOCAL NOrIuEn.

WANTED-Position by man and wife
as first and second cooks in hotel or res
taurant. p. j. Nichols, this office.
, 1884-10-25

To RENT-Four large rooms, suitable
for offices or a small family.
Apply to WV. G. PRovINEs.
, 1884-10-25

WANTED-To rent a small house with
stable attached. Address, box AIS.
, 1884-10-25

NreIC lot of Visitissg and
business Cards at the
Leader Office.
, 1884-10-25

We have in stock, and more coming, a
complete line of ladies' wraps, both in
silk plush and seal. Marks X Myers.
, 1884-10-25

Free lunch every morning at $50 a. M.
at the Pioneer saloon.
, 1884-10-25
EHRAH nYnrRRa

At the Star Restaurant. Open all
, 1884-10-25

House moving and repairing promptly
done by Ferris, 37s Fifteenth street.
, 1884-10-25
Patent Election StickerS
at The Leader office.

For SALE-At Laramie City, about the
18th of October, 6,OOO head Of California
Wethers. Address, j.. L. DE Haven,
laramie City.
, 1884-10-25

For RENT-A house of three rooms.
Inquire of NJ. Henne.