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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
4 CYCLONE IN KANSAS.


Death, Desoiation and Destruction EoIoc in
iGs Wake for Miles.
Topeka (Kansas) Dispatch: Reports are
just TO hand detailing the facts of cyclone
in the western portion of the state, occurring
late Saturday night. A cloud appeared in the
northwest dark and ominous, which gave
rise to much speculation. People prepared to
meet it, but night coming ON confusion
reigned and none knew how to act The fun
eshaped cloud, whirling, twisting and roar
ing. struck the earth on the line dividing Os-
borne and Rocks counties at the southeast
corner of Medicine township. taking a west
erly course. Death. desolation and destruc-
ton followed in its wake for many miles. 1t
is reported that upwards of fifty persons are
injured. including the following:
The Rev. Mr.. Grimes, wife and child, killed
at once by flying timbers
Gertie Allen, a small child fatally injured.
S. J. Johnson, fatally injured from the tim
bers of falling barn in which he sought re-
fuge.
George Campbell missing and supposed to
bh buried under the debris.
The hail and lightning were terrific, some
of the stones measuring four inches. The
damage at Bull CITY, Stockton. Edmund and
kirwin consists of unroofed houses, chin
neys, fences and trees torn down, broken
windows and wrecked houses. The damage
in Rocks county alone is estimated ut $4,000.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

An Owatonna (Minn.) special says that at IL
o'clock Thursday night the house of NOR
wegian farmer named Henry Lewiston, about
six miles southeast of that city, was burned,
and FIVE of his children persisted in the flames
The family, consisting of himself, wife and
scven children and hired man, were all
sleeping at the time in the second story. The
only window in that part of the house over
looked the shanty addition used for kitchen.
Lewiston and wife were awakened by the
glare of fire, and rushed downstairs, Mrs
Lewiston carrying her youngest child in her
arms and another child aged ten years and
the hired man following. When Lewiston
opened the only door of the house. which led
into the shanty, the smoke and flames burst
in, nearly overpowering him and burning Off
a part of his hair and beard. The hired man
then broke out window, through which they
escaped. Mrs. Lewiston was severely burned.
Lewiston made several frantic efforts to reach
the children still up stairs, but as there was
no door or window through which this could
be done, except the window on the side of
the house already in flames, he was powerless
to rescue them. The persons thus cremated
alive we're four boys, aged eighteen, hfteen.
six and four years, and a girl aged ten. A
few. bones and a small quantity of charred
flesh, wholly unacceptable, were oil that
could be found.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

Francis was placed under. arrest, and steps
we @ taken to Investigate the affair.
Louis Francis tell, the following story:
yesterday found a valuable dog which my
wife afterwards lost l reproached her and
she swore at me. At half-past seven last
night sh sent me out for beer. When | came
back found a man named William Welsh in
the room with her. Welsh works in the same
shop with me. she sat on my lap and kissed
me. Then she threw a glass at me and then
a can. She then went out Then Wesh and
! walked out half block. Then left him o
come home. When came back she was ~ ny
on the floor dead. / waited an hour thinking
she would revive. She did not. do not
fore she died, she did not care for me- but she
ked the man who put up wine for her. He
is Leopold SacOnvllle, and lives with Mrs.
Lynch on Broadway. After he found that
out and got drink. In half an hour he came
back, and put her in bag to throw her
into he river. The woman was not Francis
wife. She was Selma Sapot, was IS years old,
with son Is years OF age, who lives in Boz
ton. Francis is one year younger than his
paramour. He worked for some time In
French polishing marble yard. Three months
ago the couple moved into the apartment
where the crime was committed. Francis
lived on the ground floor. in the rear of the
structure. Both were accustomed to drink
freely of beer, and quarreled often. Two
weeks ago, while under the influence of
drink, he beat and kicked her while she was
on the floor. Upon picking her up he was
heard to say, II guess I've fixed you this
time.
AS the body of Selma Sapot lay in the police
station it was plain to see that she had been
pretty woman. About the neck was tied
silk handkerchief and about the throat a line
of discoloration and marks of finger nails
were found. 1t was evident that she had been
stranged to death by twisting handkerchief
about her neck.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
Terrible Story of n Stepfather's Bru-
tally.

A horrible story Of cruelty comes from Phil
adelphia. At the inquest on the body OF Lot
tic Cook Onofri, the revcSting story
of her cruel death was told by parties I'M
der oath. Her -stepfather, the Italian con-
tortionist,C c. Achille Onofri, who is accused OF
killing her, was present as prisoner, and
seemed overwhelmed by the predicament
in which his brutal nature had brought him.
The child was only nine years old; her body
was covered with cuts and bruises. The Cor
oner,s physician testified that her veins were
almost empty and that the child had literally
been starved and beaten to death. On Mon
day it was shown Onofri had logged little
Lottie nearly all day, using thick rope, a
heavy strap and shovel, the handle of the
latter being broken on her head or body. Her
step-father tied her hand and foot and COM
PEELED her to kneel down for hours.
At night she crawled up stairs to bed and
because she moaned and complained of her
back Onofri beat her again with shovel. AT
ter living quiet while the dying child again
began to moan, when her step-father IN
great rage fell upon her, smothered her heao
under the pillow and sat upon it. When re.
leased, the young victim, as her sister Maoel
said lay very quiet. Onofri then struck her
In the face with his fist, and although she DID
not stir, struck her again with the shovel
Then becoming alarmed at the increasing pal
lor on her little face, the step-father sent 1or
doctor When the physician arrived the
child was in Onofris arms, dead. The case
was continued in order that the testimony Oh
the other children may be taken.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
THE C1PTURE OF REL.
On JVhont He Lays the Blame for Inaugmrat-
i,au the Rebellion.

On, JVho,n He Lays the blame for Inaugural
ing the Rebellion.
dispatch from Gabriel crossing says the
troops have crossed the Saskatchewan river
and proceeded via Duck lake to Prince Albert,
which place they will probably reach in day
or two. Riel's capture absorbs all other top
les. Riel says Lawrence Clark, of the Hudson
Bay company, precipitated the uprising. The
half-breeds were celebrating the feast OF
Saint Joseph when Clark arrived from Winnl-
peg. Clark first Knocked their religion and
then told them five hundred soldiers were
coming to join in the feast and would give
them all they wanted in the way OF economy
if they did not go back to their homes and
abandon their nonsense. Riel was absent from
Batouche at the time, and on his return
found that his people were In arms and had
determined to plumber the stores before the
troops mentioned by Clark arrived. Riel
denies that he was the leader OF the rebellion
and says that he can prove that he wanted to
go back to the United States, but would not
be allowed. He expects to be hanged and de-
votes great part OF his time to fasting and
prayer. A courier reports to Gen. Middleton
that while on his way from Batouche to Pr nee
Albert he met three Indians beyond Lepene's
crossing. While talking to the Indians Gabriel
Dumont, Riels lieutenant, appeared on the
edge OF bluff and asked the courier what ho
wanted The courier asked Dumont to give
himself up, saying Gen. Middleton promised
him a fair trial. Dumont replied that he had
arms and intended to fight and would not be
taken alive The rebel lieutenant with few
followers, was last seen proceeding from the
open prairie toward the ruins Of Batouche.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

John A. Van Gelder, receiving teller of the
Union National bank. "a Wall street, New
York, has been missing for some time from
his home. SO Jones street, Jersey City. The
bank officers say his accounts are all right,
and that they received a note from a woman
in Hoboken, who did not sign her name, otter.
ing for money payment to reveal Van Gel
ders whereabouts. Before the messenger
could reach the address given in the note the
woman had left Van Gelder was temperate
and not of extravaganza habits. His wife
thinks his mind Is affected by overwork, but
others are less charitable in their views. Van
Gelder's father disappeared five years ago in
similar manner. and after . years travel In
the west returned home. The family occupies
a high social position"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
A FIENDISH FREyCHn4N.

Murders His Paramomr and Is Caught with
Her Body.
A O'Clock this morning, says New York
dispatch, a Frenchman named Louis Francis.
of No. 307 Tenth street, was arrested while on
his way to the North river bearing on his back
n bag containing the corpse of a murdered
woman. The policeman was attracted by
Francis mysterious manner, who was stopped
and asked what the bag contained. The
Frenchman refused to give any explanation,
aud attempted to move on, but the officer in
sisted upon knowing the contents or the
sack. and took Francis into custody. On open
ing the sack 1t was found to contain the mutt
lated corpse of woman Tho body was
doubled up and in almost a nude o-ndition.
The policeman. upon maxi ng closer examna-
ton, found that the woman had been murder
cd. Tn no were CHASTITY wounds about the
head and trunk. Francis was asked for an
explanation, and, after recovering from his
confusion, declared that the corpse was that
OF his wife, who had died a natural DEATH and
oe. being without the necessary means 10 de-
fray the expenses of y funeral, had conceived
this plan for disposing of the body. This not
oeihs accepted as satisfactory explanation,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
The New MS tress of the White
House.
albany Letter.

6lDany Lettef.
She Miss R. E. Cleveland) has been
an earnest and industrious woman, and
never contemplated life of luxury,
much less one of conspicuous position
before the country. She IS as unique
in her way as her brother is in his,
though they are apparently not at all
alike in general character, nor does she
physically resemble him. She is Of
medium stature and build, with shape
ly and highly intellectual face. She is
good-looking, but not pretty. She
dresses neatly, but plainly, and wears
few ornaments. She has for long time
been lecturer by profession, her spe-
cialtv being educational subjects, and
her audience usually pupils of girls
schools. She has, for example, just
Iectured at the Elmira Seminary on
Joan of Arc" She speaks several Ian
guages, is exceptionally well informed
in history and the arts, and has that de-
gree of confidence in herself and the
knowledge she possesses to be able to
firmly take the lead in conversation,
and to hold it against the bright men
and women who have come IN contact
with her. Yet in some respects she is
notably shy, and always so modest and
amiable as to win friends easily and
quickly. "Why, she's perfect die
tionary," said ex-Gov. Cornell, when
he returned from a visit to Miss Cleve-
land, recently. shes one of the
brightest women ever met"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
Beheading Two Prussian Anarch-
lists.

Berlin Correspondence of the London TimeA
Yesterday Reinsdorff and Kuchler,
who were sentenced to death for the
part they took in the Nicderwald dyna-
mite plot, were executed at Leipsic.
The sentence of Rupsch, on whom the
same judgment was passed, had been
committed by the Emperor into penal
servitude for life. About sixty persons
were admitted to witness the execution,
which, in Prussia, is done by decapita-
ton.
Reinsdorff, who was the first to suffer
for his crime, smoked q cigar and
hummed a snatch of serio-comio
song before he was led out to the
scaffold. His demeanor is described
as having been cool, unrepentant and
lf-possessed to the very last. Having
listened to the reading of his death
warrant and been shown the Emperor's
signature attached to it, he exclaimed,
"Neider nit der barbarei, hook NIT der
anarchie" c'Down with barbarism' long
live anarchy'), and then bent his head
to the block.
All traces of his execution having
been swiftly removed his companion In
crime, Kuchler, who was much
more broken down and affected by the
prospect of his doom, was then led on
to the scafiold, opposite which, by the
way, stood section of soldiers with
fixed bayonets, and in few seconds he,
too, paid the penalty of his reasonable
offense.
Hodel, the tinker. was the last to
suffer in the same way for similar
crime, but up to that time, such was the
Emperors leniency, capital punishment
in Prussia may be said to have been
practically abolished. All sentences OF
death were invariably committed, and
Bismarck himself once confessed-it
was to General Grant, when the latter
was here at the time of the Berlin Con-
gress-that one of the main reasons
which had induced him to surrender the
reins of executive power in Alsace-Lor-
raine to Marshal Manteuffel was his con-
scientious scruples against countersign-
ing sentences of capital punishment.
Tho Chancellor steadily and uncom-
promisingly opposed the abolition OF the
death sentence for high treason when
the Reichstag of the North German
Confederation declared for this change
in the Spring of 1870.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
The Dynamiters, Cunningham and
Burton, Convicted and Sentenced.

London dispatch Judge Hawkins began
the charge to the jury in the case of Cunning
ham and Burton, the alleged dynamiters, i'm
mediately after the court assembled. de ex
planned the law in regard to the charges
against the prisoners and carefully analysed
the evidence against Burton, laying partcu-
lar stress on Burtons statements and urging
the jury to weigh the evidence carefully
brought forward by the crown in regard to his
movements since his arrival in England.
There could be no doubt OF the falsty of
Burton's statement The whole proceeding
on Burton's part with reference to Burton S
statements were astounding. United States
Minister Phelps was present during the de-
livery of the charges and seemed much i'm
pressed with the points made by the Judge.
At the conclusion of the charge, the jury. re-
tired and after a short absence returned
verdict of guilty.
On the announcement of the verdict the
Judge sentenced Cunningham and Burton TO
renal servitude for life. When the question,
has the prisoner at the bar anything to say
wbvs 'tence should not be passed upon him
was asked, Cunningham leaned forward and
vigorously protested his innocence. lie
thanked his counsel and friends, concluding
with the bitter exclamation, you pay destroy
the body, but you cannot hurt the soul"
Burton also protested his innocence. ENG
lish prejudice sends me to eternal punish
ment,n he said
Cunningham and Burton maintained an ap-
parentiy cheerful demeanor after their return
10 Newgate prison. They will return to New
gate tonight and be removed TO other prisons
to morrow. They will not both be confined
in the same place. Extra guards will be on
duty at Newgate. Burton has gained twenty
eight pounds in weight, and Cunningham
fourteen pounds since their arrest.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

forgaye her thatdebt and gave her the warm
est place in my benumbed heart, she deserted
me for a stranger, and again l was desolate
She proved an migrate Never mention her to
me again, Agnes. 1 have 10 depend upon
your love and sympathy. Do not disappoint
me-"
Agnes stood for an instant in muto surprise.
longing but not daring to plead for forgiven ess
for the discarded child of whose existence she
had now heard for tho first time
1t seemed SO cruel for her to be enjoying
the beautiful home of her noble hearted
husband, while his daughter was an exile from
it
But Agnes had the rare gift of patience So
she said nothing until she could see the way
clear not to inJurc the cause OF the absent ono.
But from the time when her husband first
disclosed to her the carefully guarded secret
at his heart, she determined to eventually ef-
feet reconciliation
BY inquiries she learned the whole bitter
truth Grace Durant had fallen in love with
the son of Mr.. Durants bitter enemy, and
hopeless of gaining her fathers consent to
their marriage, had yielded to the entreates OF
the young lover and had made q clandestnc
match with him. He had lived but a few
years, and then had left his darling to battle
with the world, and to try and wrest living
from it for herself and her boy baby
Surely Agnes had something to work upon.
Who could resist the thought OF little
grandson.
Again she went to her husband with like
ness; but this time of dimpled, dark-eyed
boy.
lie received it from her carelessly looked at
it first in listless "Who is thisy"
The young wife trembled, but she answered
bravely, 1T is your grandson and name child.
His father is dead, and his mother, your only
daughter, is supporting herself by giving mu-
sic lessons Oh my husband, il you love me
forgive and forget the past Take your dear
ones into your heart aud home"
Mr. Durant looked at the fair young pleader
curiously; suspicious moisture dimmed for
an instant the brightness OF his dark eyes.
Then he said slowly, "Do you know what
your intercession will cost you-that is, if L
accede to your request? Agnes think well of
what you are doing My will is made and it is
in your favor"
''Bum i'll 1t is unjustl Here is your right
full heirl" and Agnes pointed TO the blooming
childish face with an earnest beseeching gest-
ure
''You are good little thing, Agnes. lam
not deceived in you. l read it in your face
when 1 first saw you. Be it as you say. l
have enough for all"
Thus Agnes made peace between the father
and daughter, and when the sweet gift of q
young soul clad in mortal guise came to her
own arms few months later, he WAS received
with joy which was not dimmed by the feel
ing that her own little son was an interloper-
taking tho inheritance from the rightful heir;
and the blessing which is promised to all
'peacemakers' descended upon the happy
home, making it like foretaste Of heaven to
live within its boundaries. For all was har-
mony and love.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
Il Vail from Utah.

The church organ of Salt Lake bewais the
hardness OF heart of President Cleveland in
not promising to stop the enforcement of the
law and send a commission OF investigation.
1t urges continued appeals to the auth critics
of the naton against tho oppression of ty-
rants, and closes "'rhe Lord OF hosts will
listen to the cry of the oppressed and make
an adjustment that will make the cars of the
millions tlnglc. IN tho meantime tho saints
must do the bost they can undcr the crcum-
stances standing firm in thor integrity, PIT
tiently awaiting developments that are at the
door, and finally. after n season OF more or
less gloom. seeing the salvation Of the God o.
Israel"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29
Reduction In Grain Rates to Ncto England
Points.

Reduction In Grain Rates to Ncto England
Points.
A cut on grain and flour by the western
trunk lines from Chicago to New England,
says a st. Paul Dispatch, created disturb
auce in the rate on flour, especially to such
points. The lake rate from Duluth is the
same as the all-rail rate from Chicago to Bos.
ton and New York. Tho rate from st. Paul
and Minneapolis to Duluth is five cents per
hundred less than from st. Paul and Mime
apolis to Chicago. Since the eastern trunk
lines have cut rates it makes the rate from
St Paul and Minneapolis by rail to New Eng.
land points nearly two and one-half cents
more than by rail and lake to Boston. NIL,
waukee takes this business out of St Paul
and Minneapolis to Milwaukee and there
transfers to boat. Its policy is to keep the
lake rate via Duluth as high as possible so as
to discriminate against st. Paul. Duluth and
Omaha. To arrange this business the prest
da.ts and traffic managers of northwestern
lines have been in conference.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

An Irishman tells us of fight in
which there was only one whole nose
left in the crowd, land that belonged
to the tea-kettle.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-29

Only three out of 40 Senators, and
only 20 out of 24O representatives in the
Massachusetts Legislature are farmers,
says the New England Homestead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-10
The NEW CABINET.
A Forecast of a Portion of the New British
Cabinet.

A Forecast of Portion of the New British
Cabinet.
LONDON, June 9.-It is reported that
Conservative leaders at conference this even
ing decided to accept office.
Following is forecast of portion ofthe
new Cabinet:
Marquis Of Salisbury, Prime Minister and
Secretary of State for Foreign Department.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chancellor Of
the Exchequer and leader in the House Of
Commons.
Sir Stafford Northcote (Who viii go to
the House of Lords) Lord President of the
council
Lord Randolph Churchill, Secretary Of
State for India.
Colonel Frederick A. Stanley, Secretary
OF State for War.
The new ministers viii attempt no meas.
ures calculated to give the liberals chance
10 gain a victory. They will recast the
budget in accordance with the votes of the
House, and when the estimates are passed
will dissolve parliament.
Psrnelites count on the lapsing Of the
coercion measure.
The ministerial circle takes the defeat
with equsnimity. 1t is supposed that the
Cabinet, in view of the tendency to disrup
ton and internal discord, we're willing to
take advantage of q chance to resign.
The crisis postpones indefinitely settle
meut with Russia. Conservatives Will adopt
Es-l Granville's frontier convention, but
will insist upon stringent guarantees against
further Russian advance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-10
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
fthe Morgantown University Meet-Iheir
Proceedings-Notes.
Sn,einf IA lAs ReciShrr

Of the MorGantoWn university Meet-Inoir
Procsedings-Notes.
Special 10 Ae Reqisi1.
MoRGASTowS, W. Va, June 9.-The
Board of Regents met to-day. All were
present except D. c. Gallsher, of Charles.
ton, and D. L. Armstrong, of jackson Court
House. Mr.. GaIlaher viii arrive to morrow.
Reports of faculty and school officers were
received and referred to COMMITTEES. Ad-
journed until tomorrow. Considerable in.
terest is manifested in regard to what the
Regents win do in reference to the Univer.
sity. A rumor is abroad that Chairman
Berkeley will be bounced.
Mrs. Judge Boyd, of Wheeling. is visiting
her sons George and Alfred at the Uni
versity.
George Birch, brother Of Regent Birch,
is attending the commencement
Guy Allen, Esq, Of Wheeling, is the guest
of Professor Wiley.
Messrs. E. A. and D. C. Sweeney, Of
Tyler county, are visiting ]. D. Sweeney, Of
the graduating class.
Miss Effe Updegraf, Of Wheeling, is the
guest Of Miss Dora Dorsey.
s. c. Kelley, Esq, and lady, Of Mount
Pleasant, Pa, are attending ngcommenceuent.
The funeral Of Student j. W. johnson, Of
Morgantown, occurred yesterday.
The Columbian anniversary this evening
was well attended. The performances were
declamations, essays orations and debates.
The question OF co-education got another
good overhsulng. Regents prize coutes.
TO morrow evening.