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New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
SHOT BY MASKED ROBBERS.

EPHRATA, Penn, March % (SpeciaD 1.-THE
house of Edward Linv,e. White Horse, in this
county the of a bold attempt at robbery and
murder this morning. Edward Linve is a bachelor
and lives with his maiden sister Martha. lie heard
a noise in his sisters apartment about o'clock this
morning. and started out to investigate the matter
On reaching the room occupied by his sister he was
seized by three masked men, one Of whom whipped
out a revolver and fred two shots one of the balls
taking effect in Mr. Linve's breast in the region OF
the heart and the other in the abdomen. Mr.. Lnyllle
threw up his hands, crying Pm shot and fell to the
floor unconscious. Miss Linvlle had been asleep up
to this tme but awakened by the sharp report of
the revolver Before she could give the alarm, how
ever she was seized, bound and gagged and pitched
headong into corner OF the room. The burglars ear
ried Mr. Linvie into adjoining room where they
lett him for dead. They then returned to Miss Lin
viles and cooly demanded the key to the safe,
but before they could open it they disturbed and
hurriedly left the house. Some family plate and other
valuables were carried Of The perpetrators OF the
outrage supposed to be of the Welsh Mountain
gang of robbers The people of the neighborhood have
been securing the Welsh Mountains all the afternoon
in search OF the outlaws They say they will not rest
until Abe Buzzard and his entire gang are captured:
number OF robberies lave been committed in that
vicinity recently The physicians say Mr.. Linyilles
injuries are fatal,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
THE REPUBLICANS TO CONCENTRATE ON "hpNh'
DAY-wuL THE QUORUM BE CHANGEDf
JBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUsB.l

SPRINGFIELD, H., March 23.-lt Is not ex-
pected that the Republicans will make serious aep.
20 poll full vote before Wednesday, when all Oh
the members are expected to be on hand The ophion
of those opposed to General Logan Is that he can oo
elected this week II ever and that IL he should fa oi
election this week that he cannot be elected AT AL W
this legislature There is said to be much doubt now
ever as to whether anybody else can be elected MI
Logan fails
when r. f. Logan died the Republicans feared that
the Democrats would force the question OF the enect Oh
the loss of member upon the number rc-
Guired to make quorum, and ldeclare thas
lO2 could elect They never able 10 ee'
o2 Democratic votes any ballot and so the question
never came up in the session. although IT was widely as
cussed outside. The Republicans generally opposed inc
view that less than 03 would make quorum pu
now that the the other foot some them areu
cussg the point again. and are said TO be seriously con-
sdering the question of declaring the election OF
Logan by lO2 votes II they can get tnal many 10 nshJ
quorum. Perhaps the spectacle which Governor h
is said TO have predicted will be the outcome OF s
aar-thc spectacle OF two persons claiming the eecto
TO the Senate; by lO2 votes and another py Iv
votes II is said by that Haines is nkcy 10 Degn
voting Charles b. Farwell this week, Whlcn hisu'
occasion some trouble In the Republican camp; Dut MT
Hanes demonstrated himself to he such an uncertain
quantity that but little faith is placed IN the report
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
FRENcHMEN AND ENGLISHMEN FIGHTING.
A RIOT AT JEROME BETWEEN STRIKERS AND EN-
PLoYEs OF A LACE FACTORY.


PLoYEs OF A LACE FACTORY.
A serious riot occurred on Sunday afternoon
at Jerome or that part Williams Bridge lying Oh tho
east side OF the Bronx River lace factory conducted
Inv Duden Co.. of No 4s6 Broadway has been In opera
tion some ne employing about thirty men and seventy
girls Until about fortnight ago, the men employed
were principally from Nottingham, England In conse-
ouence of considerable reduction OF wages tho
English employees stopped work. when Mr. Duden imme-
diately supplied their places with Frenchmen who had
come TO this country with some additional machinery.
This action of Mr.. Duden created unfrendy feeling
between the and present employees but no aeu-
enstratons were made.
puden nearly three years. son-in-aw by the namc
of Hunt left home for short walk and called AZ teo
Jerome Hotel kept by Mrs. Heiiman, where each hao
sonethpg TO drink Az they left the hotel IL Is SAID hos
re,uarked that Mr.. Duden mad not used tnem "eu III
supsIltuIiug Frenehnen for Engiishlen. Ai'e. hoh6
ahout 200 feet toward the railroad station hoc Was
Ipocked nown beaten, kicked and stamped upon In
brutaI manner by two trenchinc,l, one OF WHOM rc-
neatey forced his boot heel into the sockets OF oes
ewes incting such injuries that Roe VIII probably 1850
one, II not both eyes l., .,..,...o., .,t
wifnessed the assault rushed forward and rescued koc
fom further violence. Constable ochfooder aikeseeo
one Frepchen, but he managed 10 escape .na ~
the constable started TO rccapture the tugtv. ne Wa
tired at twice by OF the assaahts irienus' Oon-
siderable coMmoton prevails In regard 70 ule assAt
proceedings the city yesterday TO consult the
| Freuch Consul aud seek his protection. ~,
Mr.. Duden declined 10 maze any sl2iement tesArun&
1 the disturbance.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
UyEA SyyESS IN VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, March % (SpeciaA.-There is a
great deal OF In Virginia in reference to the
State debt the coming decisions of the United States
Supreme Court and the ability OF the people TO provide
for the payment of the coupons aud to meet the
current expenses the Government without an increase
OF taxes, which tho people will oppose. The public
schools are closing want OF funds and the tide Of
emigration West is stronger from Virginia than from
auy southern state. These emgrants are white The.
6lScks are doing better all things considered than the
whites This fact makes the old BOurbOns sptteful The
RepuLiicans who know how well they managed affairs
for two years nothing TO fear from the next state
election In November
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They had the telegraph wires and captured several
officials One wire, however, had been repaired
TROUBLE OVER CASHING FORGED CHECK
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

HALIFAX, March 23.-James b. Cunningham
cashed forged check the Merchants Bank OF Hall
fax for $240 about eighteen months ago and then fled
to Boston He extraded for forgery but the case
could not be proved. and he acquitted. He was i'm
mediatey rearrested for cashng forged check and OBJ
tanning money under false preenees and was sentenced
to three in the penitenary His counsel appealed
to the Supreme Court the ground that he could only
be convicted tho charge for which he extrad ed
The Supreme Court OF Nova Scotia confirmed the con-
yicon the ground that cashing forged check was
forgery. The Supreme Court OF Canada reversed the
decision aud Cunningham has been set at liberty after
about the point which he released he has again
left the Dominion. The costs amounted To several
thousand dollars,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
WyFE-BEATERS TO BE WHIPPED.

TRENTON, March % Especial. The House
passed bill to infict corporal punishment Oh Wife
beaters II probably unconstitutional, but an unex
pectedy strong entment In favor OF some punishment
was developed when il stated that 20 per cent OF the
criminal cases OF this nature The debate, which
began with fun ended IN sober earnest and the bill re-
ceved 80 votes to IL against It, The Senate passed four
bills over of the Governor, two OF them affect
ing Hudson Director OF Frceholders ana TWO placing
IN the Joint meeting of the Legislature the election OF
Morrs Plains Asylum Managers and the State Board or
EIuoatlon The Governor vetoed the blll 10 pace the
appointment OF fish wardens IN the Fish Consslohers
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

BERNE, March 23.-An Anarchist arrested to-day
While pastng up pacards melting the people 10 murder
and inceudiarism.
PARIS, March 23.-Le National states that italy and
France will Jointly propose to prorOguc the monetary
conference for eight years.
BERLIN, March 23-The Prince and Princess of Wales
gone to Darmstadt attend the funeral OF Princess
Elizabeth
PARIS, March 23.Admlral Peyron Minister of Marine
and for the Colonies to-day submitted to the Chamber or
Deputies motion for credit of 90 100000 on account
Of the French military operations at Madagascar
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
PHASES OF IRISH AGITATION.

Cork, March 23.-Judge Andrews to-day
sentenced Patrick Leary to twelve months imprison'
ment The prisoner arrested IN eohneet'on ~rh inc
',.ao,,or,, of a bo. Of dynamite behind the Mstreet
police barracks. ...u,., .o,,
Ioxnos. March 23-The two detectives who were sent
90 The limited states to work up testimony against Cum
ninoham and Burton have returned 10 LONDON Win im'
nnrtant pf formation against the prlsohcrS. Al =.
DuBIIS March 23The Freeman Jo'I,iu p uenios ,n
Rshon ponnelly loyalls has been sprchliy suun9noI
In Rome as the choice OF the Vatican or he M %
W w. ne irish Times states that IL mas the best
amthnrty for saving that Dr Walsh president 9i MAY
nob College and Home Ruler, Will DO appointed 10 'he
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
COMPLIMENTS TO MR.. LOWELL.

LONDON, March 23.-Ihe Times and Ihe
Dailv Nesos while offering cordial welcome to his
Jrcccssor hope England will be able to retain Mr..
! DWELL as guest.
The Times says: "If Mr. Lowell remains In England,
we shall to be consoied for his loss by re-
garding him 10 be deputed stu representative
OF the highest culture OF the Republic
and Of English literature" And adds: Eve
part with Mr. Lowell with the keenest regret Perhaps
n would be better for the two countries had he pern
nently retained his post"
me Netcs commends Mr. Lowell as a representative OF
ehe highest culture of the Republic.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
CHINESE LOSSES IN ToNQUIN.

PARIS, March 23.-General Brierc de rlsle
telcgraphs that the Chinese losses at Thuyenquan on
March and were enormous Among inc killed was
chief OF the Black Flags. General NeEFler mas h""o
reconnaissance beyond the frontier
SAN FRASciso. March 23-Adyces by the steamer CITY
o, pekug which arrived yesterday from Hong Kong and
Yokohama state tnat the Chinese Government mas ne
goated two loans for four million nes ana another
,,r yo million tael- The shanghai courier states that
m il informed that John Pender. Of London placed the
latter loan Both loans for ten years Ut hlho per
cant interest
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
REVOLUTIONARY AGITATION IN SPAIN.

MADRID, March 23.-Colonei BerneJo' COM
mander OF a cavalry regiment AZ phupo' n'o pol y"
,,~ 90 = oror,o a, henu concerned in conspiracy to
ro.tor. the republic in Spain. A corporal and two
no,,csmen. who were recently arrested ON similar
charge in Pampona the capital OF the p province h OF
Navarro have been convicted inc ,t uiu ~, acan o
nIish "A evolution against monarehy III oPp,' hrnpa
have been sent In larpe numbers W "oron"' "nSi'"
Republican cup is feared.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
sE.RcHING roR TRACES or poison.

PHILADELPHIA, March %. At o'clock
INF. morning Coroner H. H. Davis went with ooroners
Jury and four gravedggcs TO Evergreen Cemetery near
Camden and dsntcrrcl the bodies O Joseph W Sellers
and his WIFE who supposed to have died Of ar'enica
poisoning. Tho bodies were found d be In perfect
state Of preservation, though Mrs Sellers was buried on
January Ia aud Mr. sellers February 49, IL viii take
the County Physician about three weeks % make an
analysis Of the lungs heart brain aud other organs
Mary Bower the cOOrcd cook II under suspicion
and who IL under the surveillance Of the police denies
the story she committed the deed but very nnch
worried over the affair. She has not yet been arrested
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24

A CBARRED CORPSE IN THE ALMsHoUSE RUINS
PHILADELPHIA, March 23 SpeciaI).-Ihis
moruinp while workmeu were removing the ruins OF the
amshouse which was recently burned the eharrsd oody
Of a man was found. All OF the patients have oeen ac
counted for but two and 1t was thought that these
srnyed away while the fire was In progress ne nai
found was probably either Harpess Brown or John heh
hoth of whom have been missing since the hre'
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
"JoE" GOss THE PRlzE FIGHTER DEAD

BosToS, March "a" Joe" Goss, the well
known pugst, died / o'clock this morning of Brghts
disease, at his club house known ss
the "saracen's Head" In Lagrangc-st. lie was
born In WoverhamptOn, England, In 1886, aud
came To this country Ia 1876 with "Jcm Mace
Ills first fight In America twas with A." Tom
Allen In September 1876, and in tho four
wears following he engaged In many hardfOugbt battles
I'm lie ring Since $50 lie has done fighting except
10 spar now and then with Sullivan and few other
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
q. ESoArE OF A SMUaaLaR MTo oAYADA

BUFFALO, March % (SpcctoD. D.-James . Hara'
con victcd a Utica sentenced TO year mprison
ment and sent 10 the Erie County wOrk-houSc' Io
was brought home Saturday and was granted the
privilege Of seeing his wife ana family before being
locked up. He taken 10 his home, on
Amherst ST., ana after little while stopped
INTO the back room to say the last " goodbye HIS
children began crying, aud while they were making
noise o. lIara opened a window and ran TO tine rScf
where Jumped into boat aud was safe In Canada DC
fore the officers discovered that he Nrgotla
tons have been opened with him back and serve
out his sentence accord lie has promised 10
consider the matter, but stil remains safe ana brh III
Canada,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
ALLEGED MURDERERS WEEPING AND PRAYTy

CANTON, Ohio, March 70 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Fisher age twenty seven and Mrs Bernhadne yintges,
are fortywo were arrested this morning charged with
the murder OF Mrs yntgess husband, at Osnaours in
this county on March To- yntgess body was found In
a well, and IL is supposed he poisoned His stomach
ia now being examined In Cleveland. Fisher and the
woman were making preparations to 20 To Kansas hence
the arrest Both OF them deny that they are guilty;
since their has been weeping and
tbe woman prayng continually.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
PHILA DELPHIA STRIKERS SEEKING TERMS


PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The belief is
general that the strike OF the carpet weayers Is
nearing an end. The weavers realize that their
struggle has been losing one and there Is disposition
among them to return TO work With this desire In
vew they accepted the mediation Of Mr. Love president
OF the Universal Peace Union and Saturday he had
an Interview with George Bromley, OF the firm OF James
4 George Bromley. To-day Nj. Bromley said: Mr.
Love had a brief interview with me on Saturday, in
which he said that he anxious to act as mediator
between the manufacturers and the strikers told him
that so far concerned there was but one thing
10 be done II the wanted to return to Work
they would have TO accept the reduced rate Of
wages and leave the Knights OF Labor princl'
pies outside Of the mill, for determined TO be boss
OF my place He said that the weaverS were Wiling
to return work provided they were not questioned re-
gnrng the Knights Labor. Ianswerea that dld not
whether they belonged to the order or nog, Dut
hey est~sao t.st0y
That ended the Interview. II he weayers desire 10 re
them, they do under any other circnIn-
We arc lighting Tor pfbclpe ana we mean 10
win"
Thomas I. Leedom, believes that Nr. Loves mediation
means weakening the part Of the strikers. 80 FAR
Loves mediation is regarded Oilicious The weavers
can return work only by accepting the terms OF our
utmaium issued "a few weeks ago.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
CRIMES AND CAsUAL1IES-BY TELEGRAPH
ARREaTFD FOR IJDEI.

WLKEsBARRE Penn, March 23-ihs spTn eontaInV n1 \,
H. Burgunder, manager OF Music Hall. This morplh
John keegan the editor and John seanlon the manage
were answer for malicious libel. Ihey CAV
bail in 81 600 To appear In the criminal court
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
DEFICIT IN A DEAD MAgS ACCOUNTS.

NoRRIsTowN, Penn, March 23.-Samuel d.
Delp prominent business man Of this place died re-
Gently After his death, the william Penn Saving Fund
and Loan Association, OF which he secretary, ap
nonted committee 10 investigate his accounts The
committee reported this evening that Delp was an en-
pzZler the extent OF $4,000 Most OF the members
of the association women.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
SyyKIy0 OF THE PROPELLER MICHIGAN.

SINk7NU OF TIE nut AII10It n1V1II u1'1''
GRAND HAVEN, Mich, March 23.-Captaln
prndiyie. of the Grand Trunk propeller Michigan
reached this afternoon and reported tne loss oi MS
esse on Thursday The steamer sank but all the crew
zero taken of by the tug Arctic which was near ut the
time The Michigan been locked IN the Ice ,n Tor
on Ice The Michigan built in 1882 and was OF the
value OF Sl4J,000.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
SUICIDE or A BOY.

LANCASTER, Penn, March 23.-Albert Gam
hle age fifteen, living at Mountvile in this county com
mtted suicide night by hanging himself. lie had
been playpg baseball In the afternoon and repri-
manded by his parents. This Is supposed led 10 the
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
;NTENCED FOR FORGERY.

BosToy March 23.-In the Superior Court this morn
ing Julius X Dillman, the forger, upon his plea OF
guilty on the charge forgery and utterng checks upon
land Loomis & Co., ard signed by Boyce Brothers ana
John H. Pray Sons Co., and signed by Matthew Heat
Co., sentenced TO the Reformatory ior nVe yeaS'
AN EX-MAYOR SENTENCED FOR FORGERY.
DETROIT March 23.-A dispatch to The Journal from
Adrian says that Thomas Nayin ex Mayor OF Adrian
charge OF forgery lie pleaded guilty. His offence was
the forgery of the signatures of city officials 10 Dous
for large sums. o sentenced 10 ten years ia 'ho
State prison ut jackson.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
RESOLUTIONS BY PHILADELPHIA COUNCILS
Pill ,nEIpmIA March % lSpeclaN. THE

PHILADELPHTA, March % ISpecldlJ. lJ.-Ihe
Bullet Bill" before the Legislature, and which, If
passed. will vest the Mayor unlimited power led to
special meeting the select Council who to-day adopted
tho following resolutions: Resolved by the select and
Common Councils OF the city OF Philadelphia that the
Legislature OF Pennsylvania be, and are, hereby
duescd to defeat the bill under consideration,
known ~ bill No. 90, entitled An act TO pro
vide for the better Of cities OF the first class
in this Commonwealth" Resolved, that his EXce!ency,
the Governor OF Pennsylvania in the event OF the
the Legislature OF the said Senate Dill NO %, Oe
and he s hereby earnestly requested In the interest OF
the city OF Phladcl pha to veto the SAID BILL
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
I1pREp r. BACON NOT MARRIED.

GREELEY, Col. March 23.-A report mas re-
o,I hon circulated and has found its way into some
newspapers that Alfred T. Bacon, secretary and treas
,,er Mt the Live Stock Company here had
receniiy married Miss Mary Woolscy, OF Newliaven.
MIS- r,,nor is contradcted by Mr.. Bacons friends
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
REVOLT OF THE HALF-BREEDS.

OTTAWA, March 23.-ln the House oi oon, :,
mona oday Mr. Blake called attention to the reports y,
the hafbreed troubles at Prince Albert N. -, ana
asked the Government what truth there was IN 'ho
mora Sir John A. Macdonald admitted tnas ehr x alt
breeds, with Louis Rei ~ inc" ho"'' "'""
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
SUBSTITUTING STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.

BERLIN, March 23.-The Keichs'ag lo-u"y
finally adopted the bill providing for the supsoAs
steaulship companies.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
PERSECUTION OF MISS VAN ZANDT.

PARIS, March 23.-Mlss an HHHuV "dS "s"7'1
hissed by an organized clique In the eaery Vi tue
comioue Toward the end OF the performance tne nos
ta dsmonstration Increased and II cunihaeu Ia P'o
longed howl
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
FAILURE OF THE EASTERN RUBBER COMPANY.

BosToN, March 23.-Worthley, Downes &
Co. the Eastern Rubber Company: have gone into inso
yency Their liabilities arc $iOl l42 assets nominay
900 TO 100000 The firm offers thirty cents on the
doller, payable in 8 per cent instalmonts
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
SUICIDE OF A SHERIFF.

RALEIGH, March 23 (Speesdt.-John N.
Knigbt sheriff OF Charlotte County committed saciae ~
his home near Pittboro with q shot gun.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24

in sonth baltimore Some time ago his wife aieo' aua
,oo thor ba has heen despondent. His daughter age
fourteen was the first to discover his act put ho W."
Z dead
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24

HANGING HIMSELF IN HIS SBoARDINd'hoosb'
BALTIMORE, March 23.-John Errlng' age
forty-six committed suicide to-day al his boarding
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24

CARDINAL Won sCWARZENBURG DflNu.
V,rvN. March 23.-Cardinal Won Schwar
zenburg, Archbishop OF Prague. Is dying
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
POSED TO BE PLEURO. PNEUMONIA.

SUPPOSED TO BE PLEUROPSEU4ONIA.
LANCASTER, Penn, March 23.-What is
thought to be pleurspneumona has broken out among
the cattle in the vicinity of Marietta number OF stables
betne affected.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24

70 the ministry and the academic students upon inter
national and municipal law and has made his instrnc
address, agreeable manners and social tact well as
fluent and graceful speaker He is expresident oi
the American Bar Association
Mr.. Phelps left Washington at noon yesterday, and
arrived here night. lie dined In company OF sew
eral friends with John G.. Mccullough, preslueht
of the Panama Railroad Company, ut the
st. Catherine Flats, in Madson-aye. NJ,
Phelps did not feel at liberty 10 speak
OF his nomination pending the action of the Senate MI
Mccullough said that nomination was surprise 10
Mr. Phelps. On Friday he received a communication at
New Haven from Secretary Bavard requesting Nun 10
visit the capital matters of great Importance Mheh
he reached that city the Presidents wishes were ae
known to him by the Secretary and after some hesta
ton he accepted the nomination.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-24
NEW FOREIGN MINISTER'S.
FOUR NOMINATE ms CONFIRMED.

v,psr-cIAss MISSIONS FOR MIR. PENDLEroN, T. o.
PHELPS, r. NJ. M'LANE, AND II. H. 'ACAsoN'
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-18
Making suggestions.

Commissioners Cottrell yesterday received
the following letter through the Posiofiics Of
this city. The directory gives no such name
as that signed, aud IL is reproduced as an
evidence OF gall" on the part OF the writer:
lNDIASAroLis. Ind, April II. 1sSL
Mr.. Police Commissioner Cottrell
DKAE SIR-lt Is TO be hoped that since the rebua
you got last night that In the future you will
leave Mr.. Lang severely alone
III you would admit the truth You will have 20
own that he IL model oncer. You might with
justification claim that be does not pay tue proper
tribute TO the Democratic party. but there's where
he should be heartily commended In casting
away all politics he better serves the whole pea-
pie. Now, little advice to YOU extended era
tuitously: Leave Mr.. Lang alone. and
don't make threats TO down hts
brother.in.law, Bruce. because he Is his
brotherinlaw. for every time you attempt IL there
will be plenty OF responsible aud influential Re-
publicans 10 protect them aud insure them from
your shafts OF folly Retaliation il certain every
where, and IL may be no news, but still II remains
TACT, those You bave prosecuted will use every
endeaver 10 disp!ace you. You are herein In
formed OF this fact. so that when your discom6t-
ure Is complete you viii be prevented from claim
Ing that you were asnbiect OF conspiracy. lonn,
etc., WILLIAM TAILEyRASn.