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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
4 FrEfzIyG VIVID IN The XoRrn WEST

ST. PAUL Dec Last evening orders to raise the cold
signal were received This morning genuine
Manitoba wave came over Minnes )ta md at o'clock tho
temperature was Oo below zero here This morning at
Saint Vincent it was 900 below at Moorhead lso below
and at Garry and Bismarck 10 beow At Brainerd last
night it 2So below freezing all the swamps and caus-
ing departure OF lumbermen for the woods.
DETROIT. Dec IA dispatch 10 me Ercnng JomnM
from Cheboyggn Mich saws d" A genuine winter biz
zaId and northwest gale prevailing ana the ar Is
full OF SNOW"
BURLINGTON. Iowa. Dec 1.-The mild weather or yester
day took sudden change at midnight growing rapidly
colder till this morning when the thermometer marked
D below and the river closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
THE WiLSON-MOBN SECRET.
A DISCLOSURE MADE BY aDoC" WILSON.
DECLARING THAT HE IS THE SON OF THE BANKER
CIRCUMSTANCES or HIS BIRTH.

DECLARING THAT HE IS THE SON OF THE BANKER
CIRCUMSTANCES or HIS BIRTH.
PROVIDENCE Dec (Spccia0-The Ere'sing Telegram to-
day published the following story In the presence OF
four reputable citizens OF Providence this morning Doc
Wilson, broken down in health and sobbing ike boy
told great which has been hidden between hm
and p. l.. Moen. of Worcester, for so many years
at am looked on as a'backmaer. said he, and those
who believe that have bleeding that old man hold
me In much contempt yellow dog, but will stand
it NO longer. / snned against than SHINING
and now the truth shall be known.
My name is not Wilson, nor am the
son of Jonas Wilson. My father is the man who
Is accusing Of blackmai and my name is Levi Moen
the lawful son of p L. Moen OF Worcester"
Wilson then went that he is the son OF Moens
first wife, and that he was born lew months ai1er the
marriage Moen, being deacon, did not Wish 10 lace
the scandal and bargain was made with Jonas
Wilson, OF Connecticut, stage driver, by wmch inc
babe transferred to the attes care and was Drought
up as The boy lived in the humble sphere 10
which he saws Moen consigned him until he was young
man grown when he learned the secret OF his BIRTH FOR
that secret he indebted to the religious remorse OF
supposed father Jonas Wilson, who being on his DEATH
bed, told the lad who he was.
After Wilson died. the young fellow set of for "orces-
ter to meet his father face TO face. Their first meet
ing Wilson says, was exactly as described. After
observing the signs wealth and luxury that abounded
he demanded of MOen some repatriation Tor the wrone
done To the one who should ne tne ner 10 All u"cn Nv
first refused to acknowledge the lad and would nave
driven him away but the boy faced him dehanty ,6o
the banker became alarmed and gave MIN $loO'
BY appointment he met Moen the next day. and con
sented shield him from shame. Moen had In the mean
time married again. after the death OF Docs mother
Then, according to Wilson's story the Wilson's VINO
knew the secret Of his parentage, seeing tnat
he had money and knowing 1t came from
Moen began 70 urge claims upon MIN.
Their demands increased. and to satisfy them ne nsa 70
sum received from the banker was spent He says tnat
these demands upon him grew so exorbitsnt Una. ne
were settled he said. at Moens suggestion and with
Moens money because the latter feared that ms rela
toshp TO Wilson would out some way In the trla
Wilson has letters which he says. were writ,
by Moen the stas be prppueed
today He says that he is the injured man. as instead @ & OF
being reared as gentleman and brought up amid All te
luIres which fathers wealth could purchase ne was
adrft and reared as peasant boy without
and without OF the rehnements or lie wnicn woui9
have been his had his cruel parent done right MI VII
son says he can longer endure the cauinnes Win
which assaed and that his confession OF the secret
Is true In every respect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
sp, EcHLEssyEss CURED BT FAITH

WmKEsBARRE, Dec (Spectrp-A remarkable case OF
alleged faith occurred Sunday at Ashley small
town near this city Eight ago Kate Martin now
eighteen years OF age Frustrated by severe attack
of measles and scarlet fever The Illness left her almost
speechless short time ago her parents heard Oh many
cures effected by visiting the Chapel of Knock In Ireland
They were too poor however, to send their daugh'
there but they resolved try the efficacy or water III
which had been soaked of the plaster taken Oh
the walls OF the church. With great difficulty hey ODD
tanned some of this plaster. and on sunday the
remedy was tried The girl drank freely OF the water
and spent the whole evening in prayer She retired late
M night and in the morning found that her voice had
been restored in all its funess and power Her parents
were first made acquainted with this miraculous restoi
ton of her speech hearing her prayer OF thanksgiving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
MEMS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON. Dec. i, 1856
rous RprcuT ON WAGEs-JOhn Bright expresses the
bone tbaf workmen will discover that II Is not 70
their true interest demand higher wages thah tade
can pay.
THOMAS QUINN, NJ. p, HUKT.-Thomas Quinn. member
of Parliament for Kilkenny. thrown from carriage
I'm this city to-day and seriously injured
THE MAIL SERvICE.-Postmaster General RMkes. In
letter published this morning admits that mail service
by way southampton is not convenient Tor
trade with the North OF England but says that IN 1854
emo,ials we're sent TO the Post Oce Department not
only from London from the Chambers OF Commerce
~ Sancheser Bradford and Huddersteld praying that
a. an arrangement be made with NorthGerman Lloyd
cnmna,,y for carrying mails from Southampton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02

CHICAGO Dec (SpeciaD.-A dispatch nom Bismarck
Dak says that at Coal Harbor fifty miles north OF there
in the coolest hour day before yesterday the heavens
seemed aglow with brilliant fire. and at o'clock IN the
afternoon an immense shower of fire fell through the
frosty air its passage being accompanied py iouu
inY noise As the flame descended breath OF warm ar
passed the country When the name reaeneu ad
earth IL was attended by explosion, wnch sounueu
like the firing OF An examination Oh tne spot
where the tre seemed to fall made put the only ev
dences OF an explosion the shattered Ice ana sHn
depression In the earth The phenomenon Is DeeVed "
have been caused by meteoric fragment It's dlrecuoh
was from northeast to southwest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02

PITrsBURG, Dec (Speetan Sanders OF Philade
phia an intimate friend of Samuel j. Randall arrived In
the city to-day. He said Mr.. Randall will not be
candidate for Speaker OF the House Carlisle Will have no
opposition reelection Mr. Randall Will remain on
the floor and il there should be attempt at arn tinker
ing he will be on hand As far as the approaching
session is concerned impossible that there VIII be any
tariff legislation. II might be introduced In the next
Congress- When asked what the Democratic party
Thought Of decision in the stone case; MT sanders
said " II good decision IL Will heiP 'no iiesn'
with Democrats"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
KNITTING MILLS REOPENED.
APPLICANTS FOR WORK IN AMSTERDAM.
MANUFACTURERS DECLARE THAT THE POWER OF
THr KNIGHTS oF LABOR Is BROKEN.

MANUFACTURERS DECLARE THAT THE POWER VI
THr KNIGHTS oF LABOR Is BROKEN.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. (SpecidD.-The struggle between
capital and labor grows moro bitter each day. in'
Knights of Labor claim their condition Ia all 'ha'
could be desired. while the associated manufacturers
declare that the backbone Of the equalization in us
city is broken. Over 1000 hands are now at woih'
Every mill has a long list of applicants for WORK.
The manufacturers assert that before the week closes
the Knights Of Labor will bc unable to control IN
d.vidual members, and that in few days more uio
mills will all be running to their full capacity
Nelson & Miller opened oday for regular service
They have five "jacks in operat on 1t Is said and al
tho rooms except tho knitting room. They say that
they have thirty hands. and that they turned away
fifty applicants this morning. Four OF their sphhcs
are hands, who came from out Of town. NC
Donen & Co. continued work to day. and claim W
have thirty five hands at work. Two lacks" wero
started this morning. The wash. cariing, scanning
and knitting rooms are all either partly -nc entirely
at work McFarlan & Co. began operations to day
with about fifteen hands, Three lacks" are saia 70
he at work. All Of the employees In this mill are oid
help. The Globe Knitting Mill also resumed to-day
About fifty hands at work, some old ana some
new. The firm say they turned away one hundred
applicants this morning. McCowatt g. Co. are run
ming to day with all the help they can employ at
present. Each person employed assents to the fol
lowing agreement:
"In accepting employment in this mill, We hereby
OF the company; to hire and discharge employees as
they deem best, and will not interfere with their
other employees; that in case Of any grievance III
any department, branch of a department, in the
Globe Knitting Mill Will confer with the officers
of the company alone for redress and not refer IL 10
any person persons that in case of our desiring 10
quit the employ Of the company We Will give one
weeks notice of our intention"
Large numbers Of applicants for work w re turned
away. Among the number accepted are scores OF
Knights several being prominent Office holders. The
locked employees OF the Globe Mill resolved 10 re-
main out until ordered back by their organization.
The trial Of the arrested pckets which was to have
occurred TO day WAS again postponed by Recorder
Stewart until Monday. Tho reason as set forth was
that important witness for the prosecution wds aD
from the city. Judge Clutc, OF Albany, counse
for the defence moved for discharge OF the young
women who had been arrested. This motion was in
efecta 1t has been decided that several test cases
sboud be tried, the decision rendered In ftcsc
cases should apply the entire number or rrtsotsrs
Chief of Police Kline forclbly drove picket away
from Mcdonnell g. Co.'S factory to-day. The man
procured a warrant for the Chiefs arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
GIRLS ROUT A BAILIFF WITH MUD.

O'CONNOKS EYEGLASSES SMASHED-bULilNA An
ELECTED MAYOR OF DUBLIN.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-Two hundred girls today attacked
and peted with mud baif and his assistants who were
serving writs of cectment upon tenants Lord Dons
estates in Bay yhauries The beat hasty retreat
leaving horse, and papers
Commoner OConnor presided to-day at a meeting at
Cork force of police arrived the when the
crowd fled 1t is alleged that Mr.. OConnor and district
inspector came To blows and that the members eye
glass was smashed; also, that Messrs. Tanner and
OIIea members OF Parliament who present. were
roughly handled by the police.
A. j. Mundella formerly president OF the Board Of
Trade speaking at Sheffield tonight, eulogized the pat
riotsm and honesty Of John Dillon. He himself had
heard Canricarde denounced In Government circles
In stronger than used against Mr.. Dillon
DUBLIN, Dec. l.-Timothy ID. Sullivan has been re-
elected Lord Mayor of Dublin Mr. OKeefe. solicitor.
hes been elected Mayor of Limerick Both Mr. Sullivan
and Mr. Okeee have pledged themselves to refuse amy
honors which may be offered by the Queen during the
jubilee year.
John Dillon heads the list OF candidates for the office OF
High Sheriff Of Dublin.
Alderman Richard Power has been reelected Mayor Of
Waterford.
The Earl Of Erne has elected Master Of the
Orange Lodge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
MAKING WAR ON VENEZUELA.
,suurN CuALGED WITH HELPING TIE REBl

rNGIJsHNEN CHALGED WITH HELPING lhh Nhhrio
II 1885.
LoSpoS. Dec. 1.-Colonel sandovel and George buro'
charged with infringing the Foreign Enlistment Act
were to-day formal testimony remanded Tor tria un-
der 81 OOOO bail each The defendants were connected
with the Venezuela and Panama Gold Company ana
hired and fitted out with munitions OF war the steamer
Jus in the interest rebels during the insurrec-
ZION in Venezuela in 1888 The offence is specified as
fitting out privateer intended TO war against Nene-
zuela" but defendants contend that thcy were SIMPLY
acting In defence of their interests In the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
ogARGgs AGAINST IS. ROCK WE'LL.

FREEHOLD, N. j., Dec. 1.-Frederick s. Rockwell. who
eope from Red Bank with Mrs. sidney B. West and her
child and was arrested last week In Kansas CITY, was
taken before Justice OF the Peace Lawrence today
There were three charges against him. One OF embez
ng money from his employers one OF having abducted
Nests little daughter, and the third OF having committed
adultery with Mrs West Rockwell waived AN exnmnar
fin Te Justice xed hs bonds at 1900 each charge.
Rockwell could not bondsmen, and was conse-
auentl recomitted 10 the Monmouth County jail here
Al persons concerned In the deny that Mr. West
irving 10 effect a reconciliation with his wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
GLAss-BLowERs STRIKE SPREADING.

The strike among the glass blowers OF Brooklyn is
spreading. The employees of Michael Haggerty, who
struck on Monday. still out, and yesterday the
works of William Brookfed IN Grand-st were
shut down. Two hundred glass overs and helpers
went on strike. Tie men demanded the former Gale
OF wages and that apprentices should he employed
at the furnaces. Mr.. Broohield says that the men
eed tor this season to reduction VI per cent and
to the employment OF two men at each furnace. lie
thinks that the men went out under pressure from
giass-bowers in other parts OF the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
CRIMES AND CASUAL ES-BY TELEGRAPH
STRUCK DEAD BY LIGHTNING.

STRUCK DEAD BY LIGHTNING.
PORTLAND Dec. Mrs. susan Willard middle aged iahy'
killed by lightning IN athunder shower last ngh"
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY. ,..,
EAToSTows NJ j., Dec. lMarshai Herman aer ast
Who Inquired prominently Mtngo JACK ~.
night csplured George w Leayon Freehold and oc n
up In The county jai for checks On ted banA
Park and kcyport people.
SUICIDE OF A DENTIST ,,.,.,,.
MnwAUKRR Dec lDr James rers sig IN pe1 This
city, committed suicide by shootins "iA'o "'-o - 49,
morning. ,,, ,y.,,o
CRUSHED BENEATH FALLEN WALLS. a.,
c,xc,Sx.T1 Dec l-Whils wofkmen were removing tho
runs Of ths recently burned building o me are snskaa
Company the and west walls iei fatally 'u'hs 'onn
Lamphsr. .-...
HANGING AN OLD MAN TO BRIGHTEN HIM.
LiTTLK ROCK Ark, Dec LIN Huntsvie bfauiey teunV'
ArE thre men the house stephen Fierce
on old and feeble man hanged him until he MAS nearly
dead hoping 10 the hiding place OF te money no
possss Mrs Pierce escaped from tns %
and aroused soms uoghbors arrived IN time 70 save
old man s and robbers to retreat win on' oo
cents Of his money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
PLACEMENTS OF CARLE NEws

HAVANA, Dec LA telegram from Santa Clara states
that the bandit leader Guezman alias yueta Baero
been killed
BERLIN Dec I-Professor Treitschke hss been ap-
pointed hstoographer Of Prussia to succeed Professor
Won Ranke
CoEsrASTIsoPLE, Dec. Count dc Monebcllo French
Ambassador Turkey is urging the Sultan 70 press Sir
William White, the British Ambassador to hasten tho
settlement OF the Egyptian question.
BEnLIs Dec. 1.-The Reichstag to-day concluded Its
dscusson Of the budget II decided 10 refer certain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
FRONTIER POSTS TO BE ABANDONED

sAs ANTONIO, Tex. Dec l (speeiaD.-Army officers
here made the statement to-day that IL the intention
OF the War Department 10 abandon Fort Davis, Fort
Concho and half dozen other small military posts In
Texas and NewMexico IL Is declared 10 be tho policy Of
General Sheridan abandon gradually all small posts
between the Rio Grande and British America concen-
trating troops at 81 Paul eayenworh, San Antanio II
Paso, Santa Fe and San Francisco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02

THE BLOCK ISLAND LIFE-SAFNG SEhFICr'
PROVIDENCE r. l., Dec 1.-Friends OF Captain samuel
Allen late of the United states LifeSaving Service are
indignant over his removal from command OF the import
ant station on Block Island. Captain Allen IS SAID 10
have been brave and efficient officer ana 70 nave re-
ceived many compliments from Government omcais VINO
have Kno OF his service 1t is claimed oy ms Iien
fairly managed being largely conducted on sunday Mnen
his witnesses could not attend. Much confidence III MS
Integrity is expressed and the opinion Is cherished ny
some of the islanders that Captain Allen the victim OF
partisan intrigue Having refused TO resign ne was re
moved last week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
A BOYCOTTED POLICE COMMISSIONER

ROBERT MORGAN HAD TO RESIGN BECAUSE GAM
BLERs WOULD NOT USE HIS CAhD'.
CoIuMDUs Dec. l (SpeciaJ. Governor Foraker mas
anponted Major James L. Foley Police Commissioner
for Cincinnati, vice Robert Morgan, resigned
Morgan retired from the board because as
manufacturer Of playing cards his s., business sr s
n gamblers boycott extending All oNcr INC
country This boycott instituted by the gamblers
who refused to use RUSSELL Morgan Co.'S cards because
"a Police Commissioner Morgan insisted with his fellow
commissioners in closing up all gambling concerns IN
Cincinnati The boycott running his business hence
fhe erpsQ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
KNIGHTS OF LABOR ENCOURAGE ANARcl

KNIGHTS OF LABOR ENCOURAGE ANARCHISTS.
CHICAGO Dec IA joint meeting of the knights OF
Labor District Assemblies Nos "a and 81 which have
membership about 60000 and include all the Knights
OF this city and county, held last night TO take acon
concerning the trial and sentence Of the condemned An
archiss District Assembly No - recently passed reso
buttons on the subject and asked No 81 ndorse them.
The latter body decided that the subject Of such I'M
portance Joint session OF both assemblies should he
held at which all the knights Of Labor Of Cook County
should be represented About 400 Knights present.
and the following declaration Of their attitude on the YER
diet was agreed TO. with few dissenting voices
I've believe that the verdict In the recent trial con-
demning death and sentencing to fifteen
years imprisonment outrage common justice
and an assault on free speech and the right the pcop
ances. We believe that there is everncreasng senti-
the common people OF this country that or
Justice too frequently manipulated In the III
Of wealth and power and that those who are poor
frequently outraged in our courts In the name OF the
law ,
Believing that the late trial was conducted by the
prosecution with malice and prejudce-uzng, AZ IL dd
informers disreputable PnkerOns and pcrJured Gnes
and baifi who declared he would not summon any
ing; therefore, express the hope that the Supreme
Court of the State OF Illinois grant new tlia so
that the evergrOwing conviction among the coliiloh
peope-namcly that the courts OF law only In the In
terest of the rch may not find additional proof in this III
stance" .
PIrrsBURG, Dec tSpeciab. Jarrett, the old,
trusted conservative labor advocate does DdOrse
the action OF the Chicago Knights OF Labor in denouncg
the courts Of law being only in the interest Of the rch
and proclaming that the conviction Of the Anarchists
outrage free speech and common Justice IL
Is all right for the Chicago knights ask the Supreme
Court for trial.. said MIR. Jarrett but 1t IL wrong
for them TO denounce the courts Of Justice In do.Es 80
they assume the cause OF the Anarchists have no
sympathy with the latter class OF people any OF ter
modes Little attention should be paid TO tho Chicago
Knights"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
,gs BEAT ca ROLL OUrRA GE

BATON ROUGE, La. / co l.-Governor McEnery hAa
offered 81 900 reward TO- he arrest and conviction Of h\
perpetrators Of the ,lio outrage whereby Mslo
John Mckee and negro killed and the house
OF Representative Mitkowski burned The New.
Orleans papers publish long accounts NJ the crime and nc
tempt 10 show that the socaed outlaws In reality
poor respectable people who have mareated "
the Mitkowskis Tor twenty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
NEGOTIATING A TREATY WITH SPAIN.

MADRID Dec 1.-Negotiations have been renewed for
special treaty TO regulate trade between the omted
states and the Spanish Indies the Government at
washington no longer insisting upon the exclusion OF
other nations from the favored nation privilege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
MP MOENs REPLY TO WILSON.

WORCESTER Mass, Dec. 1.-Mr. Moen tonight de-
nounced Wilson's statement as lie. He added; my
counsel has advised not to talk with any newspaper
men on the subject you will excuse me II decline 70
be further But you see that ne near
ing the end his rope Just how desperate the man
is getting up such story rs that"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02

INCREASED TAX OS RAILhOADs IN JhRSsI
TRENTON, n j.. Dec l.Tne State Board OF Assessors
filed their annual report with the Controller to-day
shows an Increase In the valuation Of railroad properly OK
6ol 80 last The increase IN a. the o s'ssc M
The to tai value railroad property Is $is2 ~
SsSo & AGA lS In all ninety seven companies are -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
STRIKE OF COAL MINERS IN OHIO.

CoALToS, Ohio Dec. 1.-All the miners in this. the
seventh district, $500 TO 3O0O came out this morning
refusal by the operators grant increase Of hye
cents per ton for mining
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
WASHINGTON Tt 1RITORY SAFE.
THE IEGIsLArURE REPUBLICAN BT MAJOkIrY OF

TWO OK JOINT BALLOT.
PORTLAND Ore, Dec 1.Oficial returns from the TWO
disputed counties In Washington Territory make the
coisIatnre Republican by majority Of two on joint
holot The official vote on Delegate Is asfoows Cnarles
8 VOORHEES, (Dem) 23. .272 Charles NJ Bradshaw KEEP,
u OsO W. A. Newell Labor, 2'57o. Noorheess piu-
lifv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-02
CAUSE OF BARON sECKENDoRrs SUICIDE

CAUSE OF BARON sECKEND0RF"s SUICIDE.
VIENNA, Dec. 1.-The suicide of Baron seckendor
professor in the College Of Agriculture which was al"
nounced Yesterday was due to the failure Of his intellect
postmorem examination disclosed the fact tnas s ni
brain softening. paper found on the Baron ISe
showed that he had trying without success 10 M
a mathematical problem to be used in lecture WHICH "
wa tn