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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
Charge of RlackmaiI.

KANSAS CITY, June GOV. Scott Ford
and L. c. Neal, of the Merchants Detec-
tive Association" appeared before Justice
Teasdale yesterday when a decision was
rendered in the ease in which they are
charged with compromising a misdemeanor
and attempting to compound a misdeneanOr
by taking money from the proprietors of
certain houses on Fourth and Third streets
on the grounds that for such payments they
would protect them against police raids.
The charge of attempting to compound q
'misdemeanOr was dismissed and on the
other charge fine Of fifty dollars was inn
posed on each defendant. Notice Of appeal
was given. r'.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
Railroad Accident i'm Mexico.

NEW LAREDO, MEN, June 1S.-News
was received in this city of terrible acci-
dent on the construction work of the Tam
pico Branch of the Mexican Central Rail-
road in Mexico. The accident, which oc-
CURED on the work of Price, McGavOck &
Tate. resulted in the killing of fourteen
men, two Americans and twelve Mexicans
One of the victims was Mike Madigan, a
walking boss, well known to railroad con-
tractors, and formerly in the employ of Nc
Carthy & Homan. He is ST. Louis man, and
has relatives in that city. No particulars
were learned of the accident further than it
was premature explosion of blast in
rock-cut work. Tate, one of the members
of the contracting firm, is a resident of this
city
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
A Gold Craze on Sinai, River;

SALT LAKE, June 10.-The newest gold
craze is on Small River. A letter just re-
ceived says: THE stampede commenced
Saturday night, and they all started at night.
Sunday there was hardly man to be seen
ON the streets of Caldwell. Boise City took
hand and sent quite delegation, and
gold-seekers still keep coming. The dis
covery is near Dixie Ditch, about seven
miles from Caldwell, and everybody here Is
wild. They bring good shOSings from
there, and l hope they have struck it rich.
They report from one to five hundred
colors to the pan. 1t is beginning to look
like the DeadwOod stampede of 1876 and
1877
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
A Conferences,

On CRY, PA. June 1.-THE confer.
ence l.: this city between representatives Of
oil exchanges and National Transit officials
was attended by a large delegation. The
exchanges claimed that the storage rates of
the Transit Company were too high and the
cause of depression in business. The Transit
Company's representatives courted discus
sion of the question, and said they could
show by their books that the present rate
did not pay them twelve per cent. on the
money invested in tankage and pipes. A
subcommittee was appointed to examine
the Transit COmpany's books as to the cost
OF storage, and the meeting adjourned to
meet at the call of the Chairman.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
Fmbezzling Government Funds.

WASHINGTON, June 20. - Secretary
Chandler said yesterday an investigation
OF the accounts of the Naval Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery since 1851, is still
in progress, and a large number of sus-
picious vouchers here have been found
which, in case they prove fraudulent, will
further involve the two officials against
whom proceedings have been begun, and
also number of outside persons not previ-
ously suspected. Mr.. Chandler also said a
number of arrests were probable, as two
clerks against whom proceedings had been
instituted. appear to have carried on syste-
matte frauds for the last two years with the
assistance of various persons outside Of the
department.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27

A stomach pump was used from midnight
until six O'Clock in the morning. His wife,
meanwhile, was going into Mysteries every
few minutes. Clymer died in terrible
agony. His wife was not likely to recover
from the shock. The matter had been kept
quiet. "a
MRS. RoTH was burned to dsath at Erie,
Pa, recently. She went into the burning
house after something and was overcome
by smoke and heat and could not be got
out.
A LAD at Bridgeport, Conn.,, was para
lyzed recently by hooking wire to the
electric light conductor, and in twenty
minutes expired. ar
A BAND of rowing Turks with performing
bears was reported to have fed the body of
a dead child to the animals near Troy, N.
Y. Great excitement was created.
VERMONT Republicans have nominated
George Nichols, of Mortified, for Cover
nor.
BISHOP SIMPSON, of the NJ. E. Church,
died recently in Philadelphia. He was
born in 1911.
Rev. JOHN P. NEWMAN, pastor of the
Madison avenue Congregational Church,
New York, has been enjoined from pro-
ceeding with the reorganization of see
church or having anything to do with it.
The New York Democrats, in conven-
ton at Saratoga on the 18th, decided to put
no tariff plank in the State platform. The
delegates appointed to Chicago were re-
ported TO be in favor of Cleveland.
The orders from the police authorities
closing the Paris Mutual and combination
pool rooms was rigidly observed at Pitts
burgh, Pa. All the boards were closed
and the proprietors said they would not
reopen.
On West Shore train, near Syracuse,
N. Y, pickpockets took s., 100 from DIR. NJ.
of Minneapolis.
The members of the Bricklayers' Union
Of New York have passed resolution that
they withdraw their patronage from all
butchers who do not display the sign:
IS Positively no Chicago meats sold here"
COMMODORE c. &. GARRISON made an a.
signment for the benefit of his creditors a,
New York on the 10Th. The liabilities were
stated to amount to 5000, 900.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
TRADE TOPICS.

The Weekly Clearing House Reports
Nervous Feeling I'm New Orleans-Un-
easiness In Canada.
BOsrOs, June 17.-The following table,
compiled from the reports Of twenty-six
leading clearing houses of the United States,
gives the clearances for the week ended
June Z, together with percentage of increase
and decrease compared with the correspond
ing week year ago: ..H gu. OIL.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-06-27
WASHINGTON NOTES

DANIEL CoRRIGAN, Chief Clerk of the
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the
Navy Department, and Edward C. Kirk.
wood, clerk of the same bureau, were ar
rested at Washington, charged with de.
frauding the Government by means of
forged vouchers for supplies which had
been negotiated by outside parties. The
frauds extended ever a period of several
years.
The Fitz John Porter bill has finally
passed both Houses of Congress.
The Senate has passed the House joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary of
var to lease to the Board of Fish Commits
sioners of Michigan the strip of land ad-
joining st. Mary's Falls Canal.
THE bondsmen of Colonel Burnside, de
faulting disbursing clerk of the Post-office
Department, Washington, surrendered him
to the authorities.
The dedication of the Washington mon
ument will take place on the 23d of next
February. Extensive preparations are
being made for the event. ... .r
WHEN the Mexican Pension bill came up
recently in Congress, Mr.. Beck said the
amendments proposed would, in the opin.
ion of the Committee on Pensions, involve
an outlay Of $246, 100000.
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and seriously injured. Flanders injuries
would probably result fatally, 81
THx receivers of the Wabash road are
sustained BY legal authority in refusing to
accept tickets from st. Louis to Chicago
sold at reduced rates during the railroad
war of 1880. f-iN .t-.-. o..
THE Mormons are very much incensed at
the Utah bill recently passed by the Senate.
They say it was framed for the purpose Of
breaking up their religion, and that many
of its provisions will not stand judicial ex-
animation. ~ f1l-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11

vitude for life, or to capital punishment II death
be intended The Spectator suggests that the Gov
ernments might agree to prohibit dynamite al
together as the world got very we'll without H.
Mr. BENJAMIN's DEATH.
The Times devotes two columns to biography OF
Mr.. Benjamin. eulogizing In the highest terms his
courage and capacity both in public
life and at the bar. Other papers write In similar
terms Probably no American made deeper
impression in England. Certainly mono was ever
more respected and beloved None certainly ever
won under the came circumstances, anything like
equal distinction the profession. The ablest
lawyers admit that Mr.. Benjamin. during the last
years of his practice had no rival in the highest
courts
Mr.. LowELL's SPEECHES.
The openinc of the Museum of Archaeology at
Cambridge attracted many distinguished visitors
Mr. Lowell making a brief speech He slightly
surprised the public by the remark that no Museum
conld ever convert the Ango-Saxon race INTO
artists. Alr. Leighton. as president of the Royal
Academy. congratulated the University on the
ADOPTION OF tuc regular Sluuy VI ahCiehb al"
Mr.. Lowell also delivered an address on
Wordsworth on Thursday before the Wordsworth
Society, which the admirers of that poet consider
but stinted praise. yet em5odying much original,
delicate and just criticism. He described Words
worth as greatest in single short poems, as devoid
of dramatic and narrative power and often pedan-
tic. but great poet by virtue of his style and the
force which radiated from hI1.
Mr.. IRvING's RETURN.
Mr.. Irvings arrival was sooner than had been ex-
pected, but he was met in Liverpool and London
by many friends and made a brief speech of afeo-
tonate gratitude for his reception in America The
newspapers report the incidents of his journeywith
much appreciative comment upon his services TO
art. recognizing the goodwill of America to the
English actor. He opens the Lyceum Theatre on May
81 with Much Ado About Nothing" and Twelfth
Night" follows
The press, daily and weekly, unanimously and
Justly crticses the production of "The Rivals" at
the Haymarket, saying that Sheridan is sacrificed
to the scenery and the dramatic quality Of the play
impaired by the transportation of scenes. The cast
Is unlucky with few exceptions An American
actress. Miss Calhoun. plays Lydia with little
regard to tradition but with marked intelligence.
Thehouse, notwithstanding defects and criticisms,
is thrOnged nightly. G. W. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
THE WRECK or THE MORRISON BILL.
AN ATTEMPT TO BE MADE BY FREE TRADERS TO
SAVE soMETHING-MR. HEwITTs BILL.
IRY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rsTEUNs

AN ATTEMPT TO BE MADE BY FREE TRADERS TO
SAVE soMETHING-MR. HEwITI's BILL.
Ipr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, May 10.-After all it seems
that when Speaker Carlisle made up his Committee Of
Ways and Means In favo OF free trade he introduced
uncertain quantity. This uncertain quantity has
given Chairman Morrison and his colleagues much
trouble After Mr.. Hewitt charged with the duty Of
bringing In bill to certain difficulties III the
way OF efficient administration OF the tariff law he began
his work and consoentiousy devoted his abilities TO IT,
Several weeks he said TRIBUNE correspondent
that his bill was designed TO be read before the Ways and
Committee, and to be afterward brought before
the House for action. 1t was he said bill that would
not affect the rate Of duty on any article.
-see by the papers to-day that you propose to bring
in bin affecting duties" said TRIBUNE espondent
this forenoon 70 Mr.. Hewitt
Anything that effect you see In the newspapers
lie," reped Mr, Hewitt.
"Then, IA I understand You your bil Il designed
simply 10 correct difficulties In the present awF'
Yes, sad hr Hewitt Perhaps may conclude 10
oner some amendments TO the present law"
Can you Indicate what they arei"
No. They viii be the subject OF conference 20 be
held Tonight do not think II would be- wise 70 90
through another general a debate, unless something
could be accomplished and the object OF the conference
will be 70 see whether that is practicable"
II became known this afternoon OF the free
trade leaders had agreed possible to something
from the wreck OF the Morrison bill
When Chairman Morrison left his hotel to-nlght, ne
sadi am going 70 Mr.. Hewitts house. We VIII do
what seems best under the circumstances but Will not
tell you what 1t s" At half past 10 o'clock tonight the
conference was SUN IN progress AZ Mr Htwlts mousse
Besides hliseIi. three persons we're present hlnObs
whom II Is Understood, Chairman Morrison and
Speaker Carlisle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
A GIRL SUFFOCATED BY GAS.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO rHErsIBuyE.i

BALTIMORE, May l0.-A mystery surrounds
the death Of young and pretty GIRL who died last even
ing the Niagara Hotel this city She arrived on Thurs
day AMI registered under the Of Miss Edna Tate
Harper's Ferry, Va She accompanied by fine
looking man. age about forty Both were well dressed
Miss Tate assigned TO a room. The man remained
only few DtOments. Yesterday escaping gas was de-
tected about the hotel and II found to from
Miss Tate's The door locked. and all efforts
the occupant were unavailing The door was
forced and tie young woman found upon the bed, un
conscious regtined consciousness and died
last evening Her death kept secret until to-day:
Colonel Joyce, proprietor OF the hotel says that when
he entered Miss Tates the Easburner turned
full and the windows and doors were closed so a. to
exclude all air. Whether not the gas puTp0sely
turned by the who ought the girl 10 the hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
SUICIDE OF BUTLER b, STRING.
KILLING HIMSELF BEFORE HIS WIFE AND soN-A
LONG PERIOD OF POOR HEALTH.
Try TEI ZOE lPH TO rHE TRTPUEE.l

KILLING HIMSELF BEFORE HIS WIFE AND soN-A
LONG PERIOD or POOR HEALTH.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO rHE TRBUEEi
ELMTRA, May 10.-At $50 o'clock this morn
ing Butler b. strang committed suicide at his home tn
westfeld. Toga County. Penn. by shooting himself
through the head with q revolver. Death was instsnts
neous Mr. srang had been in poor health for several
months, but considered convaesoent he arose this
morning shortly after o'clock dressed himself and
passed into the family stingroo where his wife and
sitting. He greeted them as usual. and
then, unnotced by them, took q revolver. placed
1t to his right temple and fred. The ball
passed through his head Mr. 6trang was born
1929 was admitted the bar IN 1882. In 1855 be
elected otAttorney OF Ttoga County In 1850
he elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature from the
Counties OF Tioga and Potter and again elected In
1867 He was Speaker OF the Lower House OF the Legts
1870. He elected State Senator In 1871.
and in 1874 he President of tie Senate and acting
Governor which position he filed with abi-
ity In 1891 Mr.. strang was appointed
United States Marshal for Dakota Terri
tory but was compelled TO resign on
account OF III health and again returned to
his country home at westaed to recuperate He was
an Intimate friend OF United states Senator John Nit
che. and when the Independent Republican movement
begun In Pennsylvania by that gentleman In 1882 Mr.
Srang took the stump for the Worn out by abors
that campaign, Mr. strang rarely left his home during
the last two years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
CRIMES AND 0ASUALTIESBY TELEGRAPH
AS BLACKMAILERs.

BOSTON, May l0.-Dr. Charles L. Blood and DR.. Edgar
T. TownsDend indicted to-day for obtaining money
by false pretences and for backmaling +. c. Webber
CAUSING A WOMAN'5 SUICIDE.
LTrTLEToS, N. H., May lo-Spencer Baird was held TO
bail In tue OF 81 900 for causing the death OF Nellie
Pheps who committed suicide after being assaulted IL
is alleged, by Baird
FATAL QUARREL
FoRT SMITH, KAN, May 10" Burt Brown was az
tackled Thursday evening by John and Albert Be TOR
O remark which he made about their sister. lie broke
John Belts skull With tha butt OF pistol and was shot
By Albert Belt. John Belt dead and Brown VIII de-
THE DEADLY END OF A WOMANLY QUARREL.
PADUCAH, KY, May l0-The wives OF Richard SrOueh
and James Sullivan quarrelled As result Crouen shot
Sullivan yesterday.
TRAMPs SHOT BY POLICEMEN,
NATION, ILL.,. May lO.-In quelng disturbance In
gang Of ten Tamps, three policemen To-Day Killed TWO of
the yagabonds and captured the rest
EMBEZzLING FROM RAILROAD.
MADISON, Ind, May l0.-Charles A. Kopler charged
With ombazzlement Philadelphia and Baltimore, by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. has been Ar
rested at Vevsy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
THE 7RIAL IN CoPIAH COUNTY.
lnY rELEGRApH rn 1nE rRInuNr. !


HOzLEHURsr, Miss, May 10.-The trial OF
L. b. Wheeler for the killing Of Matthews was resumed
to-day. Five witnesses examined FOR the prosecu
ton and volume OF testimony taken, all corroborative
in the ma OF that given yesterday. There IL some df
ference as TO the positions of the at the time Of the
killing particularly that Of the defendant The recaei
State witness Dr. A. b. Pitts who placed In the
custody OF the Sheriff last night for contempt OF court in
refusing to testify put the stand and again re
fused to testify Counsel for the defence urged him to
give bis testimony. Upon his refusal Judge Wharton
hned him 400 and ordered him into close confinement ia
the County Jail Pitts allowed to 80 70 h house 10
charge Deputy Sheriff that be might see his wife aud
make going ja on the pretence Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
KANSAS AS STRONG FOR BLAINE AS EVER.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuNRl

WASHINGTON, May 10" Kansas is as strong
FOR Blaine ever" said Senator Plumb. "The people
undoubtedly prefer hn TO any other candidate Al the
time the delegates go to Chicago uninstructed.
They will vote for him, though, as long
there seems 10 be reasonable chance
left to him 90 secure the nomination.
Everything depends upon tho one point, whether Mr..
Blaine's friends will DC able 10 show that he be
elected. II nominated II between now and the meeting
the Convention this should be demonstrated beyond
the shadow OF doubt he win be the choice OF the Con-
ventlOn aud its vote without much trouble"
George H. PecA Of the members OF the ksnsas dele
CATION is town BY some Paperh he has been classified
Dc doubtful and by others as being supporter Qf Arthur
He Ia neither He expresses himself A unQuaaedly In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
THE INDEPENDENTS DO SOMETHING.
At the Independent Republican Conference

Committee meeting yesterday, General +. O. Barlo"
presided. There were present Alexander Forman, f. A
Doty, f. ". Hollis, Ex-Governor D. II. Chamberlain, j. r.
Anderson, A. d. White, George Chase, John Foord OF
TIE Brooklyn linton, A. X. McClurg OF Chicago, and
Secretary David Aerton. The subcommittee appointed
to draft an expression Of the views of the Conference
presented the draft Of circular which was, after some
emcnGations, adopted. It H. has already been In
tmated In THE TRIBUNE, in opposition 10 Blaine or
Arthur phrase against q third term was stricken
ont because or recent occurrences In Wallst Inc
announcement was made that copies or the address
which Ia 10 he mailed TO each delegate 70 the Republican
National Convention would be given 10 the press on
Monday at p The question OF meeting of all the
delegates from NewYork State laid over Indefinitely
1t is understood that Andrew ID. White objected to the
InoYement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
THE FALL RIVER STRIKE OYER.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 1O.-The spinners
have not formally voted go back to the mills nor is it
likely such a will passed in tine meetings;
but OF the mills in full operation and others
nearly 80. BY the burning OF the Sycamore Mil and the
substitution OF ring frames the Tecumseh MILL forty
the strikers lose their places and the manufacturers have
resolved that others look for employment elsewhere
Many OF tue n0nunisn spinners who come TO the
city are excellent help aud these will be permanently
retained. Not only the outside contributions falling
off number OF spnners at work have refused longer
" pay weekly assessments 10 tho Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
CHARLES UCONOR SERIOUSLY I'LL

NANTUCKET, May 1O.-Charles OConor, the
eminent lawyer taken with severe cold about Two
weeks ago. His condition did not excite apprehension.
ho mad been frequently I'll before. His recupcrative
power great as his mental vigor. 1t is now
feared he suffering his last illness 5Ince his sick
ness he has taken little nourshment, and Is rapidly fail
ing. Last Monday Bishop HeDdricken or Providence,
by Rev. Father c. Mcoweeny OF this parish,
administered to him the last sacrament OF the Roman
Catholic Church, since which ume Mr. OCOnor has been
calmly lwans the end. lie is perfectly conscious, and
but for his great vitality would nave succumbed already
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
KILLED BY RAILRAY TRAINS.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO The raBUSe.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNG.I
NEw-HAvEN, May 10.-Ex-MayOr Winifred
S. Hanafod, Of south Norwak. run over and killed
by the limited express at that place tonight He was
sxty-eght years old
Conductor Hezekiah Mckinney Of this city age sixty,
who has been employed the Consolidated road for
years. was killed by falling between the OF the train
al Westport Tonight His maIged body was brought 10
his home this city midnight He leaves vile In
cOmIortabIe observation-disclosures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
VISITING AN INDIAN SCHOOL.

CARLISLE, Penn May l0.-A party consist
ing OF the members OF the Congressional Committee on
Indian Affairs and their families arrived here at noon to-
day. on a visit the Indian training school Among the
marty are Senators Dawes and Manderson, Representa-
lives Smith and Atkinson, OF Pennsylvania stevena
Payne ahd James, OF New York. Henley, or California;
Wellborp OF Texss and Graves, OF Missouri and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
HEAVY RUN ONA BANK.

Tucson, Ariz., May TO-. Hudson g. Co.,,
bankers at Tombstone made assignment last evening
to r. L. stiles The firm composed OF Charles Hudson
and James Tooe. The failure 10 attributed to the stop
page the mines, the miners having withdrawn their
deposits sometimes at the o. $4,000 day. The
assets are about $300000 and the liabilities $500 600
II the mortgages held by the firm can be realized on
will be O surpluA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
a MINISTRIES BODY TO BE CREMATED.
IBr TELEGRAPH To THE rRrBUNE.l

IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNHl
PTTTsBURG, May 10-A McKeesport dispatch
says that the body OF Rev. Mr.. Leeman, Lutheran
miuster who died yesterday viii be ncinerated at Le-
mOyne's CIematory, at Washington. Penn. on Monday.
II was his express wish body should be cremaed
and he so stated IN his wil he afraid his body
would stolen. The ashes viii be bottled and sent 10
Switzerland aud there DO buried by the side OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
FAILURE OFFISH DEALERS.

BosToN, May 10.-Barna s. Snow 81 CO.,
Wholesale fish dealers have failed and made assign
ment. They were embarrassed last February but made
an arrangement with their creditors without publicity
The second payment under that rrangemen is due
and being unable meet they have ned The La
biltes from S30O,000 to S35O,o00.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-11
TIE PHILADELPHIANS FIN At CRICKET.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10.-The return match
between the All New-York crickeers and the Phiade-
phia team which will leave for Europe Saturday,
played to-day the grounds of the Germantown Club.
at Ncetown and resulted In another victory for the Phil
adelphans by score OF 1876 20, full inning being
played by each side.