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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
DROUNED IN THE HACKENS1CK.

TWO WOMEN AND A BOY LOSE THEIR LIVES By
TIE cAPsIzING OF PLEASURE BOAT.
Andrew Doran, Of Seventh-st. and Avenue ID,
NewYork. went to Jersey City yesterday with his wife
and and party of friends spend the day. They
hired sailbOst from John Doran. who Keeps boat
house on the shore Of tho Hackeusack River. the
sisted Of Andrew Dorau, his wife Matilda, age twenty
six; their George L., age seven and half; Laura
Keifer, age twenty-five OF No. 3S3 Tenth-st. New
York; George Doran, age twenty-four, Andrews
brother; Anton raps Of No. 5i3 Fifth-s, New York:
John Geyer. age eighteen, OF No 6l9 Nnth-st, New
York, and Edward Bcnneli. age twenty, OF No 40
Vroom-st, Jersey City, Tho party were in high spirits
about m. they sailed away from tho dock IN front
OF the boabouse and were laughing and chatting mer-
rily with another. The women and the boy sat
the stern OF tho boat and the men spreat them
selves around 1t decided to sail up the river In
direction of Snake M AMI the boat headed for the
Pennsylvania Railroad drawbridgs.
When within about hundred yards OF tho draw. the
boat struck sunkcn pile and stopped with sudden
shock The boom around with great force far
the ropes would permit and then the boat cAroened
over aud capsiZed throwing the whole party the
water. The two women screamed as they disappeared
beneath the with the hid between them and IN
the excitement and terror OF the moment they were lost
themselves Some men who were fishing from tho
boats In the hasteucd TO the rescue bus
before they could reach the capszed boat. the two
women and the child were drowned The men ciung To
the bottom of the uptuped boat and were picked up by
the fishing boats and taken To the shore. Patrick
Roberts the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge tender afer
ward recovered Mrs Doran's body and i taken 10
the Morgue The other bodies have not been recovered
The were taken to the Fourth Precinct station,
gated tho accident when they were released. Search
will be nado for the other bodies today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
TIRE SUICIDE OF NELSON PALMER

HIS LAST LETTER TO HIS MOTBER-THE FORGERlEs
ESTIMATED AT FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
BALTIMORE, June 13 Especial. Livery effort
made by the influential friends OF Nelson Pail
mer. the stock broker. who committed suicide
last night In the cell at the Central Police
Station hide his disgrace and prevent the fact OF the
young mans suicide being made public The coroner was
prevailed upon not to hold post mortem examination,
but letters upon the body addressed to the mother told
too paiuly young Pamer's Intentions The jury ac-
cordngly rendered verdict OF death from poison by
his own hand. When the children of the Brown Memorial
PRESBYTERIAN Sunday school assembled today IN the
church many OF them IN tears at the sad
downfall and terrible ending Of their teacher. Palmer
was popular with the Sunday school children in whom
he manifested great interest The mother OF the dead
man il now on her way home from Boston. No traces
Of the poison or the vial or paper that con.
tained 1t be found in the staon-housc nor among
the clothes of the dead His death
was speedy. One hour after he arragned before
the magistrate and waived hearing OF the case he
was cold In DEATH His thorough Knowledge OF chemicals
helped him In his crime The body was
removed the house OF Hiram Woods distant relative
The affair created sensation In social circles, as
the popular and the last one 10 be sus-
pocted Of anything criminal.
Palmer, it appears had not been In the employ OF
his arrest confessed the chief OF police that had
extent OF the losses yet known. Nelson's
last letter his mother found his dead body,
MY DARLING MOTHER: Ids Is All thb IL elt or your
loving boy Nelson. | have tried to be good
bon, but In the hour Of temptation. like 80
Disqualification that I used the money of Andrews.
Peters 4 Co 1t was the force Of circumstances. |
have the satisfaction OF knowing that God
will forgive me if tho people do not
| nearly crazy row, thinking
Of the suffering have brought upon you may die
night in grief II please let bo buried in
saco. | would rather be buried there than any
her place. GoOd-bye dear mother; God keep and
hold you up under this affection am glad the
and worries God will take care OF me- new /
There was no signature the letter. The place whore
he desires to buried Is the residence OF his
grandmother Mrs. Amos Chase. near saco. Maine
letter received by him In the station
on Saturday morning from his mother In
Boston asked him to be careful ana live
moderated and conveyed the mothers blessing
IL 10 now thonght that the losses by
the forgeros will reach about $40 00O though the firm
OF Andrews Peters Co. have not as yet made any def
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
MURDER MYSTERIES IN TEXAS.
DISCOVERY OF THE SKELETON OF PRANK HARRIS
IN ROBBERS CAvP.

DISCOVERY OF THE SKELETON OF PRANK HARRIS
IN ROBBERS CAVE.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 13 lSpeciaD. The
recent discovery Of skeleton Robbers Cave,
1fteen miles north Of here. and It's Identification
last evening by a coroner's jury that OF Frank
Harris. young man VINO was arrested BY
Constable Frank Scott in September 1884, has produced
sensation here and officers OF the law believe that they
have last got hold OF thread that will unrave the
history OF the worst baud OF murderers robbers
Ani horse thieves that ever infested Western Texas.
How many the Pitts YeagerD Ditron band per-
perated the last ten years will ever know. Pitts
aud Yeager Killed United States Marshal Casting while
their way to the pententiary for life. Pitts killed
at the time, and Yesger is serving his SEN
tence There were always some six or seven members
OF the gang whose Identification was profound mys-
tery. Joe" Bfannan another member. was killed
week before last by officers In desperate haudo band
fight. Brannan's death proved the means OF giving
officers their present valuable cews. few day
after he killed his brother, Captain Calvin Brannsn.
and coming ade the statement that Constable
members OF tho gang and had killed Frank Har-
ris the fall OF 1884. The SCOTS previously stood
fairly well In the community. Ouly "a few people
suspecting them. They woro both arrested. much to
their amazeInent, ana In jail Who directed the
officers 10 the Long lost Robbers Cave 10 known,
hut II is thought Calvin Brannan told them where
find
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
BODY FOUND IN PROSPECT PARK LAKE.

A mysterious case OF supposed suicide was
discovered in Prospect Park yesterday On Friday
OF the park keepers discovered clothing floating
the lake shelter the south side. On the bank
was shoe. The clothing proved to 10
coat, trousers and shirt There no
other signs OF drowned man. and it WAS thought pos
sble that had ventured 10 bathe in the Lake
and had been frightened away, leaving his clothing.
But graphing irons were used, and on satur-
day undershirt aud a pair OF drawers we're
young man was found to have come
TO the surface OF the lake. IL was nude and bore no
ored the action OF the water The complexion was
dark, and the face was snooth-shaven except black
mustachc. The black hair thin. The singular fact
that the clothing in the water and the body nude,
led to the conclusion that the dead man muss
have been insane Park Keeper sqnres OF No. l3A
kosciusko-s thought the body rescnOed that OF hie
brother who had threatened to commit suicide aud ~
acted strangely but he unable identify either tnt
body the clothing The body taken 10 the BROOK
lyn Morgue to wait Identification
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
FA7AL TENEMENT-HOUSE FIRE.
A LAMP EXPLOSION KILLS TWO PERSONS.
THE HUSBAND sUFFOCArED THE wIF.'s BODY
BURNED TO CINDER.

THE HUSBAND sUFFoCArED. THE wIFa's BODY
BURNED TO CISDER.
Shortly after o'clock last night. William
somerkalb. a German age eghty-fve. and his wife
Mary, age seventy eight, preparing to retire In
their little the top Goor Of the fvesory tene-
ment- house, No. "a Allep-st. The old had goten
into bed and his wife leaned blow the kero.
lamp before following him. As she did sbe acci'
dentally upset IT, II fell to the floor and exploded,
throwing the burning oil In all directions Her night
dress caught fire and her for help aroused the
invalid for year more. overcome by the excite
ment and could not rise TO assist his wife.
The tenants crowded into the hall. but none dared
enter the from which the smoke mourning IN
dense volumes except Patrick Ketzler. who occupied
room on the floor the aged COUPLE hut VINO at
the time OF tho ppsion sound asleep He rushed
into room sna,ched blanket from the bed wrapped
II around the form OF the woman, and.tred to put ou'
the fire. II was useless; her light night clothing had
already completely off, and the beiclothng
had now caught fire and burning rapidly. Ketzler
was driven from the room severely burned about the
face and hands leaving tho oil people to their fate By
the time the iremen arrived the room was almost y
furnace of fame The old people were pulled out INTO
the where II found that the woians D0dy
had been burned to a crsI and was as black as coal
The husband slightly burned but the smoke snlo-
Gated him. and he dead when tagcn from the bed
somerkab been In this country for forty years anu
"a bOokbinder. But about year ago he was fOn-
PEELED give up his occupation account OF Illness
and inrmy. and since then the Ladies' Ala Society OF
Trinity Church has assisted In SUPP orfng the OLD peop
fremen. The building damaged 10 the extent OF
about 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
DAMAGED BY WIND AND RAIN Nv ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, June ia di,patch to The Ddits
Neirs from vlrden. H.. says: "At2 o'clock this aitor
noon this city visited by the severest wind
and storm known here for years. Omi-
nous clouds appeared In the northwest and tho
heat Intense. suddenly tho rain descended
In torrents and the wind blew perfect gale, with
rumbng noise lasting ten or fifteen minutes and dong
much damage. The tin roof OF tie Masonic Hall was
rolled up and blown into the street
portion OF the tImbers which supported
the roof wcro badly wrencbcd. The storrroom OF .
grocery IN the same building flooded and tho goods
badly damaged. The front Of another building was
down and throughout the to trees twisted
from their roots aud dwellings much injured The
growing wheat was blown fiat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
BURNING AN ORANGEMAN'S HOUSE.
RIOTERS SHOT IN sLIGO-"MoONLIGHT" GANGS |
THREE COUNTIES

RIOTERS SHOT IN NsLIGO-"MoONLIGHT" GANGS IN
THREE COUNTIES.
SLIGO, June 13.-The house of leading
Orangeman was burned last night by mob and several
other houses were wrecked The military charged and
shot some OF the rioters. Extra police have been
drafted. The town has been quiet to-day.
The riot begun by Catholics who
were angry because somebody had destroyed
the rails surrounding tho Bishops palace. They
gathered in thousands. ana attacked the houses
Of Protestanis, and molestod aid hooted many
persons. The windows Of every house In which
1t was known Protestant dwet were smashed
The County Club house, the Constitutional Club
the Methodist Manse,. the residence OF the Con-
greyational minister and several chapels
were attacked aud wrecked. The Orangemen
made no attempt to retsliate. Tho mayor, a
Nationalist and several Catholic magistrates penetrated
TO the front of tho mob and tried to appease the
rioters but without avail The riot act was then read
LIMERICK. June 13.-The police have received through
an intormer important evidence against members OF
"moonlight" gangs Clare Limerick and Kerry. All the
gangs perfect organizations directed by chiefs,
bound by oaths and having system OF passwords
Several arrests impending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
HAY AND AGRICULTURAL TOOLS DESTROYED.

A frame building, belonging to the David Jones
estate at New Rochelle caught fire about midnight on
Saturday and burned to the ground together with
contents-2OO bales OF hay and agricultural impe-
beOng ging to George FergusOn hard ware dealer
OF the village who used The building for storehOusr
The Fire Departmen turned out but tho building ana
Its contents being OF inhammablc mater a. deed ther
efforts to OF the property. The total loss 10
about 900 fully insured. The cauSe OF tho hre u
not known Clinton Hook and Ladder Company's truck
was wrecked near TIE railroad station while turning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
TIE RIrIGARIAN UNION,

CONsTANTINOPLE, June 13.-lt Is expected
that the Bulgarian Assembly will shortly proclaim the
union with Romelia. The Porte will not attempt to
preuent it, although Turkish troops being massed
on the ROumelian frontier. The sole danger arises
from the possibility OF Russia insisting that the Porte
forcihy enact the treaty Of Berlin, failing In which
Russia herself wiz take action In the matter.
Mr. Lascelles. the British Consul at sofia, has been
instructed by his Government advise Prince Alexau
der 10 act with moderation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
MINERS RETURNING 70 WORK IN VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Va, June 13 Especial. THE
striking the New River mines iu West Virginia.
which supply Chesapeake and Ohio road with Its
coal tonnage, will resume work tomorrow at the old
rate 40 cents ton. The strike has lasted six weeka
Work the Richmond and Chesapeake Railroad has
begun at WicOmico In Northumberland County, and Q
force 100 hands will be added the construction de-
pSrtment this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

DYcAZEvIILE. June l3.-At meeting OF tho strikers
here today unanimously resolved To resume work
Immediately
LONDON, June l3-Rubnstein. the distinguished
pianist, will shortly make a tour OF America
MADRID June l3-The Queen Regent presided to-day
nj the first Cabinet council since her accouchement.
celebrate event so ~ cVmutod the sentences
OF certain classes VI prls0uerA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
TIE OLD NAN DREADED TIE TRIA l..

Lyons, June 13 tSpeciaD.-TOmorrow the
trial OF David H. Converse for the Of his
wife was TO begin. He celebrated his sxtyhird BIRTH
day In Jail to-day, and ssked 10 be allowed to shave
himself for the trial. The Sheriff gave him and
went away for q short time. Ten minutes later tho
cros of the prisoner called him back and he found that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
THE COBwEBs BRUSHED AWAY.

LONDON, June 14.-1he Ne,cs, commenting
upon Mr.. Gladstone's manifesto. says:
The clear sharp decisive sentence brush aside with
remorseess common the cobwebs so industrously
spread to confuse aud ontange the question. and
the people will rally round the statesman who
has the courage and capacity to lead them
70 bappy and honorable settlement of this great do
mestic nuarrel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

DROWNED WHILE BOATING ON THE BARLEM.
Chester II. James, age twenty-six of No. 5S5
Third.av was rowing the Harlem River last
night with four companionA While they attemp
ting TO run the boat under Hsdleys Bridge 1t struck
against tic pier and capszed throwing the
into the wafer James could not and he sank His
body WAS not recovered. Hs companions IN anaged to
foat until assistance arrived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE, June 13.-At meeting to-day
OF 5000 citizens OF Melbourne Sir Bryan O'Loghlen
presiding resolutions were unanimously passed thank
ing Mr. Gladstone for his wise and policy for
removne tho unhappy difference with Ireland. deplor
Ing the adverse vote or the House OF Commons, and
trusting that that would be speedily reversed atsr
the coming elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
BEGINNING THE ELECTION CANVASS

LONDON, June 13.-LOrd Randolph Churcn-
i'll will re-contest Paddington in the coming election
He will address the electors on June 2G.
II. H. Fowlor Secretary OF the Treasury. addressing
the electors of woverhampton yesterday. said that as
favored by the Governments PLATFORM the formation OF
an Irish Legislature. the members OF which should
be elected by Irishmer and which should
deal with exclusively Irish affairs would in nowise in
erfere with the Imperial policy regards expenditure
or administration. The country would be asked to
affirm the principle, and the details would be discussed
anerward
Mr. Chamberlain Will preside at the inaugural meeting
OF the National Radical Union at birmingham ON Thurs
day.
Lord Salisbury will address massmeeting at Leeds
Friday.
Wilfred Blunt has announced to the National League
OF Liverpool that he is no longer a Conservative anu
that he Will support Home Rule to the utmost OF LIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

HALIFAX, June l3 (Specidh. Several Amer
reported around Cape Island seeking
bait Sciners and Bankers" were reported al Canso
Yesterday The Owlet is cruising oh that place. Cap
tam Guilford OF the steamer Newhed. arrived to-
day reported passing score OF seincrs mostly Auet-
leans between Couutry uarbor anu Beaver Haroor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
DYING OF HIS INJURIES.

CHICAGO, June 13-Little Johnny Durkin
who few days was horribly burned in the Cansst
tenement house fire when his mother ani
other persons lost their lives. died To-day. In
addition other injuries he hal been nearly scaped by
"a falling timber and "a scorcned internally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

MUNICH, June 13.-King Ludwig to-day
took mis- departure for Berg Castle, on
Lake Starnberg. The scenes along the
route OF the journey we're affecting.
The peasants knclt in tho roadways weeping
Tne King responded TO their greetings
mournfuly but kindly He looked pale and weary.
The utmost precautions have been taken 10 prevent
from committing suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
wHArHAs BECOME or, BILLY" MALoyEyt

QUEBEC, June l3.-It Is said that man an
swerng the description OF William Moloney exread n-
clerk OF the New York Board OF Aldermen, left Quebec
yesterday on yacht with party consisting
o! two men ana one boy. intending TO take
cruise In the gulf He gave the nams Of
uptown and then drove To tina
Island Of Orleans steamer. but instead Of embarkns
to Lewis boarding the yacht at point the south
shore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

BUFFALO, n Y, June 13.-The following
dispatch was cabled tonight to Mr.. Parnell:
Branch 4O3. Of Buffalo. In meeting assembled renew
tuer pledges to their brethren in ireland ana be-
ginning day sent to the Rev. Charles Reilly
5000 for the coming election expenses promising TO
follow it up with larger contributions as long as Ire
land's sfrugge ,or Justice continues. JAMES MOONEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
ROBBIN0 A BASEBALL NINE.

PHILADELPHIA. June 13 (Spec,ah Tho
dressing tho grounds of the Philadelphia Base
ball Club robbed yesterday aftcrnoonl About 5000
cash with articles Of Jewelry belonging to the play.
Mrro laken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
. FURNITURE FACTORY DESTROYED.

ALLENTowS, Penn, June 13.-The large
brick furniture factory Of C. A. Dorney & Co.. all tho
machinery the tools OF nearly hundred employees and
large quantity OF lumber aud unn sned furniture was
destroyed by fire this afternoon. The loss Is $4,000
insurance, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
NEW-YORK, MONDAY, JUNE H. 1856

Converse had ont his throat from In hs CELL
There is little hope Of his recovery He left letter
saying that his counsel had deserted him. and that
being Innocent Of awful crime charged against hin
he dreaded tho trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

BROOKLYHS wHITEwASH SHED By THE NETS
The Metropolitan baseball club won well.
earned victory its old rivals the Brooklyus -
kidgewo0d ysstArdAT. by q score Of to0 q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

URGING CONCESSIONS TO THE DissENIERs-
LoyDoy, June 13.-Ihe Stdtist attributes Mr.
Gladslones deieaL w the Home kue Oil " Ms nogeot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
LORD CARNARvON's REJOINDER.

LORD CARNARVON'S REJOINDER.
HE DID NOT SEEK MEETING WITH Mr.. PARNELL-
misunderstood BY THE IRISH LEADER.
LONDON, June 14-Earl Carnarvon has witt
ten letter with reference to his interview with Mr..
Parne, in which he says that that meeting was due
neither to his nor to Mr. Parnells initiative. put WAS
brought about BY other persons Tho Earl continues:
am unable to understand how Mr.. Parnel m!sap-
pretended my conditions Of tho interview. 1recolect
perfectly stating them The purport and tenor OF the
conversation left an entirely different impression
my mind. proposed nothing. AS
Mr.. Parnell talked put questions. suggested din-
cuties and raised objections for him to answer or e1'
plain. He dwclt upon the character and function OF
central legislature the necessity OF developing irish
Industries. tho congestion of tho population
in parts OF ireland. the commercial de-
preston, and the relations and difficulties
between landlords and tenants. remember his al.
luding to some kind-r think some limited tlnd
of protection necessary to promote Irlsn 'nnus,
tries to which I replied that whatever Individual
opinion might he regards protection. such proposal
must arouse great objection among many classes.
nent In plan to give Ireland statutory Parliament
with power to protect Irish industries regret that my
impression different from Mr. Parneps ldo NOT
wish to impute any unfairness to him. found MIN
during the conversation frank and straighfor ward
only regret that he greatly misunderstood me- must
rearm that said anything on these subjects IN
anywIse committing others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

LONDON, June 13.-Mr. Trevelyan in his
electoral manifesto says the Home Rule bill seeks to put
the execution OF the law preservation Of order
into hands in which they would be insecure Such
surrender involves the adoption Of the Land Purchase
measure which would place upon the British taxpayer
an enormous liability. Such would, he said
result In separation which could be avoided II simple
local government extended ireland IN accordance
with the well known Liberal principles The opponents
OF the b declared be perfectly consistent with
true Liberalism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

b RBERSHOT TROUBLED BY POLICE IN BOSTON,
BOsToN. June 13 LSpeciaD. The barber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14
NARROW ESCAPE OF An ENGLISH FAMILY.

LARKHILL, June 13. - A house be-
longing to Matthew Smith, English
man, large manufacturer OF boots. was
destroyed by hre to-day. The fire was started
by incendiaries with parahne The keyholes hav'
ing been previously stuffed by tho mlscreants
the family, including hve chiidren' were
nearly burned to death before they could
DO rescued Mr.. DAVIS, crown coicilor
tred Oliver and a crowd that was attempt
ing to wreck mis- residence Large military aud police
renforcements have arrived. The town Is now quiet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-14

COMPOSITOR DROWNED AT COEBY ISLAND.
John Barrett, a cOmpOsitor working on The
Ee,cark Journal went TO COney Island yesterday.
and while swimmng was seized with cramps and
drowned. Barrett twenty.one years old unmarried
and lived with his parents 1t No. IL Goble-st
Newark