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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
THE EGYPTIAN POLICY.
THE GOVERNMENT TO GO TO THE COUNTRY.

A RUMoR THAT PARLIAMENT IS TO BE DISSOLVED.
LONDON, March 16.-It is rumored that the Gov
emment, desiring to test the opinion of the
country in regard to the Egyptian policy,
and fearing that obstruction in the present
Parliament will thwart the Franchise bill, has de-
clded to dissolve Parliament, and informed the
Queen OF this decision through Mr.. Chamberlain,
who dined at Windsor Castle last evening
OPERATIONS IN THE sOUDAN.
Advices from Berber make no mention Of any up
rising of Arabs in that region The country is re-
ported 10 be quiet as far as Shendy. Dispatches
from Cairo, however state that the Government
is suppressing bad news from Khartoum.
number of Arab rebels have reappeared at
Tamanieb, They attack all stragglers that
approach them. There are signs that
the defeat of Osman Digma has
crushed the spirit of the rebel tribes. The Had
dendowas, who suffered the greatest loss of life,
still adhere to Osman.
SUAKIM March 16.--A meeting which was held
here to-day between Admiral IIewett, General Gra-
ham and the Suakim resulted in the
issue Of proclamation Offering reward of f1 900
for the capture of Osman Digma, whose lies
and treacbery mIsed the SOudanese and
caused great bloOdshed. Admiral Hewett
interrogated the inhabitants as to whether the
friendly tribes would cooperate with the British
releasing the garrisOns The general opinion was
expressed that these tribes would cooperate with
the British. Thirty Sheihks present at the
meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
A WOMAN WHo MURDERED HER DAUGHTER
THE CRIME DISCLOSED BY confession on HER


THE CRIME DISCLOSED BY confession on HER
DEATH BED.
DAYTON, March 16-Christiana Kett, age
eighteen, was murdered at her home in Oak St. in
this city, on January /, 1867 No clew was dis
covered of the murderer until yesterday, when her
brother related the deatb-bed confession OF his
mother, made three weeks ago. The disclosure
causes profound sensation. 1t Is told by the son
as follows:
The murdered girl had gone to call on female
friend and returned home hour later than she IN
tended Her mother, in a fit of passion, seized an
axe-hande and struck her on the head, crushing in
the skull. Appalled, at her crime, the woman
smeared the dead girls face with gunpowder, and
afterward acted in such manner as to entirely
clude detection. Mental torture drove her from
the scene of her crime, and she roamed through
various Western cities finally returning here
several years ago.
The woman was sixty-four at the time of her
death, and her family are all dead except the son
who relates the dying confession.
The murdered girl was found by her younger Sis
ter lying with her feet hanging down celar-way in
the rear of the house. Her head was pounded into
shapelcss mass, and by her side was found bloody
aXe-helve which told the story. Part of her skull
had fallen into the cellar and her brain was Spat-
tered profusely about. When the horrible details
prevailed Anthony GOetZ young man OF good
German family, who was known to have been the
girls lover, was taken by an enraged mob and mar
rowy escaped lynching. Buchanan Hughes,
another young man unfortunate enough to have
been acquainted with the girl, was arrested and
thrown into Jail, in company with half dozen
other suspected of the crime. The mother OF
the murdered girl seemed frantic with grief, and
even urged the crowd of excited men to deeds of
violence. 1t was at her request that Hughes and
Goetl were arrested, and had she controlled their
destncs they would have been strung up to the
nearest tree. After the excitement subsded the
police and detectives settled down to work They
were balfled at every turn and although there ap-
peared to be an abundance of clews, none OF them
could be traced satisfactorily. During the seven
teen years that have elapsed since the murder there
had not been suspicion of the real criminal. and
the murder had long since taken Its place among the
hopeless mysteries of crime. Mrs. hctt, the mother
of the murdered girl, grew old with astonishing
rapdity and in few months looked haggard and
worn out Her says that in the last years OF her
life she could not sleep and addicted to horrible
dreams, when she wOuld startlc the household at
night with irightful screams.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
DLSCOTERLNG 4 MECCA OIL FIELD.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

YoUNGsTOwN, Ohio, March 1G.-There is
much excitement in Trmbul County over the discover
les Of hne grade Of Mecca oil in paying quantities. The
oil produced is heavy and has special value for lubIi
eating fine machinery The first oil was found about
fory-hve feet below the surface. Little attention was
paid to the discovery but other wells developed supr5
ing amount Of the OIL company OF NcwYork capital
sts, represented by W. II. Clark, Of that city, has
leased 1000 The company is to be or
ganized with 100000 capital. Preparations
are making carry ont the novel plan
Of sinking large square well TO great depth and then
tapping the pockets III which oil to he gathered
with diamond drills. These pockets be emptled in
three or four hours hut developments show that they
I'll right NJ again. This is old field. 1t is estimated
that oil to the value of several million dollars taken
ont years ago but IL was supposed that the field
now barren. j. Horton, the state GeolOgist the
ground declares himself enthusiastic about the
The company hauling materials to the ground and
will begin tomorrow TO erect drills and buildings sink
ING the shafts. At present this ID almost the only
subject talked about In that region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
1HE AMERICAN TRACT SOcIEIE
WHAT THE WORK OF THE YEAR HAS BEEN-ANNUAL
MEETING.

WHAT TIE WORK OF THE YEAR HAS BEEN-ANNUAL
MEETING.
WAsHINGTON, March 1G.-The Washington
annual meeting Of the American Traot Society, held In
the Congregational Church this evening was largely at
tended The president OF the Society, eIJustce Strong,
presided aud made an address upon Christian work
among the immigrants. The Rev. Dr. G. l. shearer,
financial secretary presented the annual statements
The Rev. George d. Marsh, missionary OF the American
Board in Bull garia spoke OF The Power OF the Press
in foreign missions. B. NJ. McCutcheOn OF Michigan,
spoke of the silent but effective influence OF the Society
The report shows receipts for the year OF S369O66
expenditures 1861 $50; balance IN treasury, SG1soi
donations and legacies l696l, OF which SJl3OO was
special leaving Ssi557 available for OeneyOent Work
lhe benevolent expenditures were Ts3,lJl, leaving II
balance for benevolent work or Sl,42O. lhe l4I col
porteurs employed made 1870 46s Christian family VISITS
The gratuous distribution included 54OOOOOO pages OF
tracts The Of the society for the year were
800 copies OF books tracts and papers Fourteen
cOiporteurs were coored men, laborng In The South
One coporteur at Castle Garden among the immigrants
speaks thirteen languages. Inc grants 10 'he IuhlI
grants were 100000 pages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
ARAILROAD FIGHT IN OHIO.
A CONTEST AT YOUNGSTOWN OVER A SWITCH,
WHICH LOOKS SERIOUS.
Aptf


YOUNGSTOWN, o. March 16.-A brisk rail
road war has been in progress here since midnight be-
tween the Ntw-Yorb Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
and the Pits5urg Cleveland and Toledo, at Hazeton,
suburb OF this city, At least 600 on the grounds
headed by Assistant Engineer Mordecai, Roadmaster
Caopy of the New-York Pennsylvania and Ohio, on the
one hand and President Andrews and superintendent
Agnew the other The point in controversy is strip
OF land adjoining Andrews Bros. & CO.'S rolling mills
which the former road has three switches from The
main line. The Pittsburg, Cleveland and Toledo main
line crosses these switches grade, and it is claimed
by the New-YOrk Pennsylvania and ONO
that this right granted on the ground
that switches which are President Andrews's land
should undisJurbed Last night upon his orders
large force of section went to HazeltOn and tore
up all the switches. This was surprise to the New
York ana Ohio people, and 1t took them time TO
gather force employees When they them together
they went the of and charged the otberpary
taking possession Of the ground, reayng the switches
They also ran heavy engines the end OF the switches
where the other line crossed.
The Ptsburg. Cleveland and Toledo party then made
raly capturing the disputed ground, tearing the New
York Penny yania and ONO tracks IN 'front.' and rear OF
the locomotives, reayng their track ana running
car load of rails into the New ork Peun yNdnd and ono
locomotives, 80 they could not be moved.
About this time sheriff LudWlck appeared with posse,
placing the leader OF the NcwGOrk, Pennsylvania and
Ohio and engineers uLdcr and locking them
box During the trOublc Howard Cox a locker
on, was and fatally crushed by a New-Iork,
Pennsylvania and Onto freight train This was about
daylight, since which time both parties have been hold
Ing ground and each side Is determined serious con
sequences expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
THE FOOTAND-MOCTH DISEASE.
INFECTED CATTLE KILLED AND BURNED IN KANSAS
4 VIGOROUS QUARANTINE.

INFECTED CATTLE KILLED AND BURNED N KANSAS
4 VIGOROUS QUARANTINE.
NEOsHO FALLS, Kan, March l6.-lhe quar-
antne Committee has ordered the killing and burning VI
seven head OF cattle ont OF the owl Creek herd Dr. Trum
bower has returned from EdOrado and reports That no
oDbtbt e1ists there but he found suffering
from milk-leg. case has been reported near Hairs
Summit Coffee County and a subcommittee with Dr.
Tumbower has gone there 10 investigate. Two Denver
surgeons are here making experiments for the purpose Of
discovering remedy. The editors Of The Toronto Topic
The Yates Ccnire Neics and The harrington Mdcpende't
none Of whom has seen the Injected herds
pronounce the maady not the fOoand mouth disease at
all. , 49, l.,
The secretary Of the mas DeeD m
scted TO correspond with the division supelAtthdents
OF the railroads near here and ask thela 10 require
health bill from the committee before receiving catte o
Shipment The quarantine is rdy enforced and theTe
II danger that the disease viii spread rom any ol n
herds now known be infected. Leutenant Governor
Finuey Will 20 Topeka tomorrow aud VIII De accoi-
panied by y. j. HoughauOut and A. Hamilton OF tue
Quarantine Committee and George u. carpenter OF lhe
W0Od,On National Bank at Yates centre hese ast 20
give testimony In the Legislature shouid ue5Ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
M4TCHED TO FIGHT SULLIVAN.

THE FRIENDS OF MARVINE THOMPSON THINK HIM
MATCH FOR TIE CHAMPION.
CHICAGO. March 16.-A sparring exhibition
was given at the NatatOrium in this city last night at
which Maryine Thompson of Cleveland was the chief
attraction being pitted against local boxer one Bren-
mock Three thousand persons packed in the build
ing solely Thompson. His appearance was greeted
with some cheering, but the crowd guyed" him little
after he had made passes at his antagonist on the
theory that he equal for Sullivan In skill he al
lowed BrennOck to administer a number Of sounding
blows receiving them good naturediy and only retaated
once putting in bodybOw which sent his young oppo-
nent against ropes and compelled him to sit down to
be famed.
When the fourth round ended Duncan c. Ross an
nounced that be would match Thompson against John L.
sullivan or any other man for glove barc-handed
fight for $500. pat" sheedy, a local sporting man,
stated that he authorized to match sullivan Tor S9O0
a side Ross first wanted TO make the match IOr S1OO
a side but finally consented to make mate lQr 500
side and each put up deposit tor fight 10 finish
within three months either with or without gloves te
the question OF the English przerng rules or the Mar
dus of Queensberry rules. Duncan G. Ross. Ihompsons
ing To The same rules by which the latter the cham
ponship Of America and SuyanS backeT wants 10 back
him to fight according to the Marquis OF tueensDerIy
rules The matter has been left for decision with Parson
Davies and he will communicate with sullivan, VINO Is III
san Francisco The match Will De arranged on monday
CTFyFT,Np March 16.-rhe match made In Chicago
last uixnt between Marvine Thompson. the Cleveland
siderable comment i'm this city. II the general opinion
i'm sporting circles that sullivan possesses the most sci
enct bu that IhompsOus brute force may perhaps win
him the fight Duncan c. Ross, who Is IhOmpsOn's
backer and manager, Is confident OF success stripped
the cleveland pugiSt shows up I'm great muscular form
There IL physical point about Joun l oulI'ani m
which Thompson does not appear To ne his equal Whle
in some particulars, he Is superior to the champion lie
and shoulder suggest execution Of the heaviest order
He has the head and build Of pugis Ross Is confident
that he is better man than sullivan aud Will leave
nothing undone to bring about meeting which VIII SET
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
COMPLAINT OF ATLANTA MERCHANTS.
RAILROADS ACCUSED OF MAKING UNJUST DIscRiN-
NATION.
iDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

iDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
ATLANTA, March 16.-Great complaint Is
made nv merchants OF Atlanta with regard to railroad
freight rates In the which reported by the diner
ent lines from New-York to Montgomery, birmingham
and Chattanooga, Atlanta is studously ignored Mont
gomeTy merchants bring goods from New-fork ana
transport them back within thirty miles OF Atlanta and
sell at profit The complaint embittered by the fact that
Atlanta has subscribed over Sl000000 from the city
treasury for building these roads title TO which the city
has lost through mort cages to preferred holders.
II is argued that this fact should secure for this city
better treatment from the railroad men. Atlanta has
burdened herself with municipal debt to build roads
which engaged In carrying away trade from her
The old system would have been better for the
citys interest In the breaking up of the pool which is
expected to result from the present skrnsh the city
hopes for benefit the Central and East Tennessee sys
would fight hard for Atlantas business. Here. how
ever the state Railroad Commission steps In
Unexpectedly and declares that II such
begins they will make such cut
in rates permanent. The Commission argues that
If the roads can resort to lower for short period
they do so for a time, and thus the heavy hand OF
the State makes the railroad managers slow about act
ing.
Business men generally complain bitterly OF such in
reference from the Commission and out OF the c0npca
of the Commission 1t Is now generally felt through
the state that it dangerous for political authorities
the competition incident to commerce anu
that business can best regulate itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
AN ACCIDENT 10 RIDERS IN THE PARK,

A saddle horse which was being ridden at
1890 D. ILL., Yesterday through the bride road IN Central
Park near Seventy y-sccond-st by DavdH Leon OF No.
l59l Broadway became unmanageabIe ana rearing
hacked into lorse on which Nj. Van Taube OF No.
10 Gramercy place Both horses fell and their riders
were thrown ground. Mr. Van Taubes hOrse
.ck his head against the marble bridge and lay uncon-
scous for some time Mr.. Van Taubc escaped unI0ured
The horse belonging to Mr. Leon ran away ana was
cauct few blocks away by Sergeant Mulh0land OF the
par. malice MIR. Leon thrown to the ground Win
much force. He landed on his head and became lnsen-
siple General Viee happened 10 come along In MS
carriage at the time and took him to the Roosevelt
Hospital An examination showed tat he was suneilhs
coucssOn OF the brain II said last night that he
wnnld recoyer VI. Leon Is sixty years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
A CONSPIRACY IN SPAIN.
PLANS FOR A MILITARY UPRISING.

ARMY OFFICERS ARRESTED FOR PLOTTING AGAINST
THE GOVERNMENT.
MADRID, March 16.-Gcncral Vclardp, cavalry
ensign, three sergeants and two civilians ar
rested at General Velardes house on Saturday.
Several other persons were arrested at other places
including BrgadiCr Yillacampa. The Government
has for some time been aware that there was a con-
spracy for a military uprising similar to that
which took place in August last. Many more per-
sons were arrested to-day, including Senor Moran,
secretary for ZOrrla, priest, fourteen sergeants
and three other army officers.
The Government has forbidden proposed COM
munistic banquet and public seTengde IN honor of
Senor POrtuondO, the well-knOwn Democratic Dep
uty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
EoY1Lu Of "IHE AMERICAN GIRL.o
ANNA T DICKINSON OBTAINS Az ATTACHMENT
AGAINST FANNY DAVENPORT.

ANNA ,. DICKINSON OBTAINS An ATTACHMENT
AGAINST FANNY DAVENPORT
.BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TEiEvNEl
CHICAGO March 1G.-An attachment writ has
been issued nom the superior Court for II 251 80 against
Fanny Davenport WHO has inst closed q two weeks
gaeemcut in tIc title role Of Fedora at Hooleys The
sue Tie writ obi aimed by Attorney Wileu, acting
Tor Anna J.. Diclu-on, who for royalty on "The
Amcican GIL play claimed TO have been written by
M, Dickinson under contract with Miss Davenport to
produce lt al certain royalty. Sheriff NickersOn first
went through the form Of eanshng the receipts at
the box omcc Of the theatre and then going TO Miss Day
export dressing oOm attached her wardrobe. Here, as
nae 'e'n previously arranged Chef Clerk Gccson, of the
!iih once stepped forward with bond in the of
leased. " s ~ ~
Ms D' export says in regard TO the claim: have
Ins s!t'f Geesel 10 play The American Girl
$4,000 aud tLcn gave II mn onened
81 NfwOreahs w!ih 70 10 81 800 house and closed al
the ond Ol week with <l9 house. That il comment
suhiceLt upon lie play. have been annoyed before
VIII ms H1lcuoIs claim, and shall take measures TO
prt stop 10 Mis- Dickiuson's unjust prosecutions"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
MrRDERED BY Ills PRISONERS.

WINDSOR, Ont. March 16.-Early this morn
ing two prisoners, confined in the Sandwich JAN for
rObbing the Hanover Post Office short time shot
and killed Jaler Leech and fatally wounded Turnkey
Davis. They then made their escape. The Windsor
police force and residents Of Sandwich and windsor,
heavily armed securing the country in search OF the
fuetves.
LATER-Kennedy OF the murdcIers OF Jaier Leech.
was captured erryboat Just he about to
TO Detroit OCallaghan, the other murderer Is still at
large Kennedy claims that Jaller Lecch shot OCaa-
CHAN and that the latter the road between Windsor
and Walkeryille faint from loss blood that
he crawled fence and il probably dead The
country been thoroughly searched but he has not yet
heo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
TALKING or PAYNE AND FLOWEP
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rnmuNEI

CLEVELAND, March 1G. The Voice says to-
DAY Tho Payne Presidential boom not booming II
is merely running along in quiet way but deep and
should be watched closely during the next three months
You rarely hear anybody talking Of the Presidency unless
Mr. Paynes name Is mentioned, and almost always with
'he highest respect With bis President gen
orally coupled that Of Mr. Flower, Of New-York for
f1eeFresldent This would make the Democrats strong
ucket indeed. Mr.. Tlden Is very friendly 70 Mr. Payne
u "OI1 IKE 70 see him nominated. John Kelly Is very
Isndy 70 Mf. Flower aud would like TO sec him adj
'sAee0 Psyne il old and might not live his term out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
SCICIDE BY 4 SALESMAN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIsUsEl

CHICAGO, March 16.-William Gaylord, a
travelling salesman for tbs Monarch OIL Company Of
Cleveland committed suicide at o'clock this morning
at Dearborn and Washington sts. by shooting himself
The 1a entered his breast, directly under the heart.
Gaylord went INTO the TyO restaurant about midnight
where Hstue wright was drinking with two companions
Inc woman Mas friend Of his, and he attempted 10 en-
gaze heI attention 10 the exclusion cOupauiOns
tahs III tIs 70" ehsued, and the woman and her
shOt himself and soon died ~ " VIZ N0'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
The NEW-ORLEANS EXPOSITION.

NEw-ORLEANs, March 16.-The organization
OF department of installation OF the Worlds Exposition
officially announced II is under the direction of Samuel
Mullen, who is designated chief OF the department.
All articles intended for competition must be entered I'm
the name Of the manufacturer producer. Exhibitors
will not be charged for space Exhibitors from
the United States will he charged n uniform
entry fee Of five dollars for each separate
article entered for competition Where collective exhibits
are made without competition the entrance fee shall be
S. except for state and Government exhibits. Tne TX
position will open December /, 1854, and close not
later than May 81, 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
ENCOURAGING SOCIALISM IN RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 1G.-The first number of
paper called ScobodaOje SiOua, or Free Speech, has
appeared. II summons the youth of Russia to op-
pose the despotic form Of government, and says:
The Russian State machine is rapidly decaying
Discomfort is increasing among all classes. ReyO-
lntOnary ideas are spreading everywhere, even in
the army. The day Of victory IS approaching"
The paper Stron gy deprccatcS terrorism and favors
a union of all branches Of Socialists. who il says.
should pursue the desired end by moral energy, not
by brute force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
DYNAMITEURs IN CANADA.

OTTAWA, March 1G.-Itis rumOredat the Par
lament buildings tonight that the Government
has got ntimatOn to use every lprecaution.
as dynamcurs supposed TO be medtating an al
tack on building. The guard has been increased and
the speaker Of the House Of Commons and the Senate who
have apartments in the buildings, retired from their
quarters Saturday evening. II said however that
Speaker Kirkpatrick, OF The House OF Commons went
away because his wife was Ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
losses ~ VARIOIS PLACES

WATERTOwN, \. Y, March 16.-Fire at
Evans Mills last night destroyed three stores and
dwelling Loss, $4,000; partially covered by insur-
ance.
PHILADELPHIA March lGFire last night at the spice
mill of A. Colburn CO., in Broad-st near Arch caused
loss on stock and machinery Of $4,000; insurance,
$4,000.
BosroS March IG-Fire last night in Reeds block, in
Albany-st caused loss to Samuel HanO Co.. manufac
turers Of manifold paper, stock and machinery Of
$4,000. About 5000 damage was done TO other Occu-
pants by water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
A PRISONER IN D1NGER IRON 4 MOB.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUNEl

INDIANAPOLIS, March 16.-Sheriif lIatton, of
Morgan County, passed through the city to-day the
way 10 Jacksonville, with James Robinson who was
sentenced yesterday morning 10 twcnty-one years IN
prison Robinson murdered his stepsOn, three after
long course Of shocking brutality, and the feeling
against him most bitter. The Sheriff started with
him within ten minutes after he sentenced. They
were followed 10 the station by mob numbering nearly
1000 men, determined to lynch the prisoner being dlss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-17
1HE GENERAL PRESBYTERLIy COUNCIL

PRINCETON, March 1G.-The Rev Dr. w. II.
Green Of Princeton Theological Seminary will attend
delegate third council of the General Alliance Re
formed Churches holding the Presbyterian system Bel
fast, Ireland. The council will meet June "a and con-
tinue session until July g. ssh Mr. Green with his
family will sail IN few days. He has been invited 10
visit the University OF Edinburgh receive the university
degree OF Doctor Of Divinity