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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
COMPOSING TO 4 THIRD MURDER.
MRS. WHEELING ADMITS THAT SHE POISONED HER
HUSBAND AS WILL AS HEE CHIIDREN


HUSBAND AS WELL AS HER CHILDREN
Philadelphia June 15.-Tho tragedy in the White
ling family formally inquired into by the Coro-
ncr's jury to-day. Mrs. Whlteng the confessed
murderess Of her two little children, brought up
from Moyamensing Prison and for hour was
closcte with Coroner Ashbndge In his private Office
The Coroner succeeded in drawing from her con-
fession that she also poisoned her husband. Mrs.
Whiteng's story, which adds another fearful entry
20 her record confessed crimes is that she once went
to druggist to get exterminator for reaches The
druggist, she said, sold her Rough Rats" telling
her to be careful in Its 1t would Kill human
being If taken internally. From that moment, Mrs.
whitcng said, the devil put flendish impulse in her
TO detroy her husband She doubted the deadly de-
sructveness of the rat poison and when she first ad
minlstercd it to her husband, 1t with feeling Of
uncertainty as to what would be the result She
took half tea-spoonul Of the powder, and stirred 1t
up In an egg. Her husband drank 1t, and after a
prolonged and violent agony he succumbed to Its deadly
effects After her confession to tho Coroner, Mrs.
whitcng made a parting request. She asked that
her household effects be sold and the proceeds In
cash be paid over to her. She complained bitterly
that she was without friend cent of money In
the wide world.
Tho Coroner then called tho case Of John Whiteng,
age thirty eight who died March 20; Bertha
Whitelng, age nine, who died April %, and VIII
lam C. Whitcng, age two and two months who died
May CO. Mrs whlteling, the prisoner, was brought
out and given a seat behind the railing She is a
woman of rather plump build. She was dressed In
deep mourning, and wore long Grape veil which she
kept over her face all the time, and with her left
hand pressed a handkerchief to her eyes. In her
other hand she carried palm leaf fam number OF
witnesses were called, and cOrroborated the state
ment OF Mrs Wheling to the death OF her husband
and the two children. The jury after few minutes
deliberatIon returned a verdict that John Whitcng
Bertha Whiteling and William c. White'ing caule to
their death from aIsenical poisoning at the hands OF
Sarah Jane WHEELING Then Mrs. Whiteling was COM
mitted to prison for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
MUCH DAMAGE ON LONG ISLAND.
SEVEN HORSES BURNED TO DEATH-woRK OF THE


Lightning struck in two places In flatbush, L. L.
last night. A large barn belonging to william L.
williamson was set fire by one of the bolts and
was destroyed, seven horses being burned 10 death
IN IT, Several carriages all the valuable harness
and other property were also destroyed Inc 'o'ai
loss heavy.
The lightning also struck large lamp and reflector
In front of Blume's Kings County Hotel In Flatbush'
ave. nearly opposite the Prospect PARK staton VI
the Brooklyn and Brighton Beach Railroad NO
serious damage was done but the people In the place
were nearly stunned by the shock The lamp was
shattered. 80 -
The barn of David Bennett at Bay Ridge was
struck Tho building took fire and was pnrnco u inc
ground The loss IS covered by insurance. The en-
zine house at the Grand View Hotel at Fort hani''op
vas also struck and damaged considerably.
At $50 D. m, while Charles H. Oxenham' an I'M
porter and jobber in window shades at NO. o'9 fuito'
st. was saving wood in the collar of the building when
the lightning struck the building and descended to the
cellar where it broke the he was using ana Knochou
him down A slight fire was caused In the placS,. ~,
AT 80 O'Clock the lightning shattered a teieeraPn
pole Washington and johnson sts. anu sou 'ho P''
fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
TO AVOID NJ, K. AND T. LITIGATION.

St. Louis, juno Is (SpectaD.-There is a strong
probability that the troubles of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas will yet be bridged and the necessity of
appointing receiver avoided The committee selected
a few days ago to mako inspection of the road has
made progress. 1t IS clear now that Judge Brewer
has not the power to appoint a receiver for the on
tire system, his jurisdiction not extending beyond
the boundaries of Kansas and Missouri. Mr.. Sfbley
said last night that he hopeful that understand
ing of somc kind would be reached, by which the ex
pense of receiver and Of the involved litigation could
be spared. If he sole owner Of all Missouri,
Kansas and Texas coupons, he would not hesitate
second TO accept per cent bond In lieu of the
present higher rate securities, which the interest
could not be paid The committees will be in session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
A po.r OVERTURNED IN THE BAY.

At hah-past last night inc ior'y oou so'u'ei'
sattoned on Reaows Island were startled by hearing
cries OF distress and shouts for help from the dicc
ton Of Robbins Reef The th:nder was rolling over
head and when the lightning flashed the soldiers could
see through the mist of rain the huh OF boat, to
which we're clngng In desperation six or seven human
beings No boat OF any kind was on tho Island ana
there was no communication with New-York The
Soldiers IN attract attention iied 500 rounds of
Cartridges but only boat was sighted tug,
which paid no attention to the signals 1t was not
until the 10 80 D. m trip Of the Staten Island ferry
boat southfeld that the signals were seen. The
sonthfeld backed up TO the Bedows Island dock and
when the pilot heard tho story Of the soldiers he In
SANITY dispatched part OF the crew in life boat.
Alter waiting fsly twenty minutes he sailed for New
York leaving word that his return trip he would
call for his men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
TWO LITTLE GIRLS KILLED BY ACCIDENTS

Hazleton, Penn, June Is (speclaD. sad acci-
dents resulting in the deaths of two bright little grs'
occurred near here this afternoon Lillie Burgess,
nee about nine. daughter OF Edward Burgess, leadns
citizen of stockton, was playing around fire which
she and some paymates had built in the rear OF her
house. The wind blew the flames against her, ana
set fire to her dress Her body burned almost TO
ashes. A ten-year-od girl named Mary Hagley, while
pckng coal on the railroad tracks at Audenried got
ander a car TO get some coal train was bachea
M against tho car which ran over her, scverlng po'
her legs close to the body and otherwise inurns her
She died In a short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
LIGHTNING STRIKES A BIG OIL TANK.
A TREMENDOUS BLAZE AND $4,000 Loss-oTHEf

DAMAGE BY THE STORM.
Tho bright illumination in the Dorthwcstern shy
Thursday night was caused by the burning OF an
enormous tank at the Standard Oil Company's pump
ing station at Garfield, Bergen County, y. ). Inc
tank was struck by lightning during heavy thunder
storm that burst in the evening. The oil Diazeu ai
night, making magnificent spectacle and at noon yes
terday still burning The fire was conhnco 10 one
tank Its capacity about $4,000 barreH ana IL
was about half full. The loss is about S4oooo Inc
oil could be drawn off, the outlet could not Do
reached owing to the fierce heat.
Tho storm was most severe at Passac, Where ,ho
lightning was terrific. The wind blew down large
trees ripped of skylghts and tin roofs and demoshcd
chimncy:. Tho downpour of rain was heavy MIS-
H. c. Doremus wife Of tho cashier of the Chatham
National Bank Of NewYork while sitting at her WIN
Cow In Hamilton ave-, prosratcd by the shoch VI
. severe thunderbolt which struck tree In the ne
formed ehurchyard by. She was shghuy DC
numbed. but soon recovered In Mainave' persons
Say they saw ball of fire burst Ia the air ana hhe
srayish shower descend from It, Near by the grouhu
was uphcaved by an outburst of mud ana stones, sup
rosrf TO have been caused by electricity uhoeI 3C
In Paterson the storm Of lightning was
although one chimney was struck Dut ths s rSrnssa a
was Ike cloddburst, an inch failing III ior'9
0inueA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
TWO SPECIAL SUNDAY EXCURSIONS.

To better accommodate those who desire to visit
shohola Glen tomorrow, the special train will leave
Chambers Street Station Erie Railway, at 10 m.-
an hour later than usual The novelty OF an after
dinner excursion to Greenwood Lake will also be
tried to special fast train will start from
tho aforementioned station at 80 p m, returning
In the evening. The usual Sunday midday meal can
be enioyed before starting leaving several hours for
the enjoyment of the lake The popular rate of 81
will prevail for each of these excursions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
NEw-YORK, SATURDAY, JUNE l6 lsssTEN PAGES

the others accused Of consprng TO incite RIOT
Their arrest caused considerable excitement Ofcers
are stlll guarding the brickyards New men arc al
work in Roderman's yard. Officers escorted them
to their boarding houses last night and to their WORK
this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
LIGHTNING FIRES AN IcEHoUsE.

Albany, June l5.-A heavy thunder storm passed
over this city about O'Clock this morning Light
ming struck English Bests ice house. at Cedar Hi
below this city. The house continued TO burn all
tho morning and left last winters crop OF Ice damaged
by the smoke and exposed to the elements Tho loss
Asost 800 900 insurance. $4,000. The house was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
0rp,ryvo nproru. rERs ARRESTED.

yerpIancks Poirt, n. Y, June 15.-sherin puny
and deputies to-day arrested Frank j. Mcguire fa,ch
Baker, John Manning and James welsh, s.r'A'ns
h,achmakers and they arc now in Jail at White Plains
Baker is charged with assault In the second degree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
RrMoRs OF A READING STRIKE DENIED.

Philadelphia, june Is (SpecaD.-The report tce-
graphed from New-York to-day that general strike
was about to be ordered the Reading Railroad sys-
tenn and the Reading Coal and Iron Company, was
officially denied by officers of the company this after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
DINING CARS ON THE PENNSYLVANIA.

The Pennsylvania Railroad, mindful Of the public
demand for economy of time and the greatest amount
Of comfort in travel is adding its dining facilities
Besides the dining cars of the famous NewYork and
Chicago limited train Of Pullman vesbule cars, the
Western express train leaving New-York at 80 p m.
for Chicago, Cincinnati and St Louis, has dining car
to Philadelphia, and the fast line starting for the
points at a Is also equipped with dining
between Philadelphia and Altoona This is an
unsurpassed service of through trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16

AsALHOy From THE HUDSON RIVER
Ncwburg, ~ Y, June 15.-The first salmon ever
caught in the Hudson River was taken from Newprs
Bay this morning. II weighed nine ana throe
quarter pounds and sold for -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
NEW RATES FINED IN IOWA.

Dcs Mones, Iowa, June 15-The Iowa Board OF
Railway Commissioners yesterday gave notice that
they had prepared schedule of reasonable maximum
rates for traffic in Iowa, together with classification
of freights, the to 60 into effect on June 3d.
Under tho schedule the roads divided into three
classes Tho nrstclass roads tho Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy; the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific; the Chicago and Northwestern; the
Chicago, Minneapolis and Omaha, and the Chicago,
ST. Paul and Kansas City. The second-class are the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul; the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids and Iowa. the Central of Iowa. and the
Illinois Central All other roads listed as third
class. The schedule OF rates is from 25 to 40 per
cent below the Illinois Commissioners tariff and Is
substantially the submitted to the represent
atives Of the roads in Chicago recently. Railway
managers generally agree In the opinion that the
business and that the weaker lines Will be forced
into bankruptcy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
prrrsBURG. FORT WAYNE AND CHICAGO.

The directors of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railway Company met yesterday and appointed
inspectors for the approaching annual election. The
other business of strictly routine character.
The statement published week ago that Senator
sherman as the surviving trustee of the company's
mortgages had removed the books and papers belong
ing to the trustceshp from NewYork TO Pttsburg was
Incorrect. The vacancy in the trust caused by the
death of George W. Cass filed some time ago by
the election of Henry Amy. The presence Of Mr..
Sherman at the meeting last week the occasion for
an examination of the securities held in the surplus
rst i'm oredr TO relieve the of the late Mr. Cas-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
BEECH CREEK AND SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA.
OPENING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS

OPENING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS
SUITS AGAINST THEIR STOCKHOLDERS.
Philadelphia June IS SpeciaD.-The hearing In the
two suits Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
which have been pending in NewYork for over year,
against the stockholders of the Beech Creek and South
Pennsylvania Railroad, begun this morning in
Judge Logan's Office In the Pennsylvania Railroad
Building. before George c. Appel special examiner
The evidence submitted by Judge Logan was mainly
Of a documentary nature. The defendants arc J.
Pierpont Morgan and Others, executors Of William
H. Vanderbilt. James B. Colgate g. Co., W. T. Hatch
& Sons, Abram s. Hewitt. J. D. and William Rocke-
feller o. H. Payne. William c. Whitney Secretary OF
the Navy, and other prominent stockholders OF the
South Pennsylvania. Colonel John A. Wright, civil
engineer in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
examined by Mr. Baer of counsel for the defense,
and testified that the Pennsylvania and South Penn
sylvana might be called parallel roads. In the future
they might become competitors. The defence at
tempted to show that through various traffic con-
tracts, the projected South Pennsylvania Road also
has system extending from Chicago to New-York
and this city, and would be a competitor with the
Pennsy lvania, and that through traffic contract with
the Reading Railroad it would compete for the Pitts
burg business. Mr. Wright thought the cost of trans
portaton and running expenses OF the South Penn
sylvania would be too great TO permit 1t TO become
succeSsful rival.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16

ono Of the finest the Hudson River having been con-
struced six years ago by Richard English Of schuy
lerville and George Best Of Cedar Hill. Its capacity
was 10000 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-16
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE
ST. Paul Mimi, June 15.-Some twenty representa-
yes of the Transcontnenta Association were at the
Hotel Ryan, in St. Paul, this morning, when the ad
tourned meeting from san Francisco was called TO
order No business was transacted to-day, and an
adjournment was taken until 10 a. tomorrow, when
the traffic managers Will have the floor The meet
ing will probably continue through next week The
most mportan business be considered Is the ruling
10 the Interstate Commerce Commission in the matter
of the Denver shippers which involves general re-
construction of tie tariffs and classfcauons.
81 paul Mimi, June ia meeting Of repre-
.ntatives Of all the Chicago lines except the Buring
ton was held at the Office OF the general passenger
agent of the Northwestern lines In SL Paui thls morn
ing. TO discuss the matter of reduced rates 10 the
iIon IN stand by the rate OF $40 TO Chicago and re
turn General Passenger Agent Kenyon @ said su6se
auently that the burlington VII & MAINTAIN It's - ra'e
and has all the Pullman cars IL neeas'
uo,ana Mont. juno 15-It Is announced that
tra,ns On the Northern Pacific will again DO running
tbrouai, the Mullan tunnel next Monday
Troy n Y, June ia new arrangement ior 'ne
tapsnortation of freight this city to Chicago ana
"1. 49, too made The NewYork Central and
uudson River Railway and Others Will put on trains
bv which freight will be carried from this city TO
Chicago in sixty hours.
. Chicago, June ia copy OF rcSoi"''on h"s Doo"
forwarded by Chicago dealers 10 e'cr' ia'"o w
trIng in Chicago declaring that tho poson' pi ~
prorates7 from Wisconsin, Minnesota snu ''"'e
points to Illinois, Ohio and points southwest soutn
and east OF Chicago which are less ,han 'io io'a'
rates 10 and from Chicago to such points adoed, Is
disastrous to the Chicago trade, and requeSuhs 'n'
consultation be had at once without asso'a,on "
correct such unjust discrimination against Nn.
Philadelphia, June Is (specaD.-spcaMhs Oh 'no
reductions in freights, officer OF the fcnnsS
Railroad said to-day that early decision "o"iu
contribute materially toward aaying 'ic io.nns %
,noaeness which prevails in railway circles through
out the country The managers disturbed over re-
auctions In freight and passenger rates because 'hoy
don't know how far the trouble will extend
st. Paul, Mimi, June 15.-Buriingtoh on'oa's 'ons
that they have mado a 81 rate. All the roAas arc
selling at tho $40 rate to-day, but 1t IS c%,aoa % s rnae
ihey have no right to 90 back 70 tho hlsnpr r. fso %
without giving the ten days notice requ'reu w 'io
Intcrstate Commerce Law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-15
NOTES OF THE DAY.

At latest accounts Sherman was
practicing on smile. Like his boom
it is likely TO be hollow mockery.
Memphis AUaganche.
A large number of Foraker clubs
are being organized in Ohio. The OBJ
lection to a Foraker club is that 1t is
intended not to hit him over the head
with, but to elect him to the Presi-
dency. Chicago Herald
West Virginia has Republican
clubs composed exclusively of ex-Con-
federates. The Republican organs have
not word to say against them, but
were they Democratic clubs these
same organs would be calling upon tho
entire country to rise against them
Boston Post.
The straight-out, unadulterated,
honest, uncompromising Democracy
of the Old Bay State touched the high
water mark of its voting strength last
fall, and is, thanks to the work done
by the Worcester convention Of 1887,
in good fighting trim for 1888, ready
and able to make the State good Pres
idential fighting ground. Bosto,a
GLOBE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-15

could not dissuade her from the step,
and he sadly reminded himself what
the future would be, bereft of the COM
partnership of the one woman he
loved.
In his agitation he said the words
aloud. and topped and looked about
him as if they had been spoken by
another.
Eyes, I love her!'-he said, as a
new light burst upon him and every
other consideration vanished like
mist-'must I lose her? No, by
heavens! No other man shall have
her," and turning on his heel he re-
traced his course, ran up the famili ar
steps and without waiting flung open
the door and fastened into the room
where he had left Mary.
He SURPRISED her in tears, which she
hastily wiped away as she saw him.
and said: Il did not expect you
again tonight, Robert "
81 could not wait until morning.
Mary, P'-he turned away and walked
the length of the room. Returning,
he said: Il can not consent to your
marrying Mr.. Cranston.
"WhyP" size faltered, is he not
not worthy. she was about to ask, but
the look of his face suspended the
words upon her lips.
"Yes." he answered. supplying her
''more worthy perhaps than
the man you will marry"
AS Mary said nothing, he added: Il
beg your pardon. 1 have no right to
play the tyrant. Choose, Mary, whom
you will take, Cranston or me-and
choose mer' he added imperiously. ''for
love you"
81 promised to abide by your advice
and I choose you." said Mary, Civ
ing him her hand. 'for love you."
AS Atkinson questioned her further
by look, unable to believe his own
happiness-'.Did you not know itP-
What have said?" she cried, her face
covered with bushes. 'Oh, do you
despise mep' she broke out as he
still remained silent. ':Do l seem I'M
womanly in your eyes?"
Il owe my happiness to you and ]
love you," he said fervently. But,
Mary, have we any right to our hap
piness? You know best Are we not
robbing him?''
eff Robert can see us and judge us, :"
she answered. Il do not fear his anger.
Is there any thing one friend would
grudge the other?" d. Whiting,
IN Springfield Mass. Republican.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-15
This is the seventh annual estimate
by DR.. Mchels. The world totals for
the seven years are as follows:

Total sos, 154, $50 $3.50, 621, 900
1t will be seen that the total produc-
ton of gold was greater last year
than in any of the six previous years.
while the total production of silver
was less than in either 1885 or 1886,
but considerably greater than in
any of the other four years covered by
the table. The fact that the produc-
ton of gold is increasing. both rel
atively and absolutely, and that last
year it was only Is per cent. less than
the production of Silver. is calculated
to tranquilize the minds of those who
have been fearing a gold fam inc.
| According to the estimates of the
director of the mint, the value of gold
used in the industrial arts in 1886 was
$4S, 745, 1874. Assuming it to have
been $4,000. 900 last year, there re-
NAMED $57 900, 900 for coming, which
was more than enough to replace the
loss by abrasion, etc. The continued
extension of the modern mechanism
of exchange is all the while both
economizing the use of gold money
and making given supply more eff
fective, so that, after making due al
lowance for the increase of commerce.
the supply is no doubt as adequate as
it was ten or twenty years ago. 1t is
true, however, that the production of
silver has for some years exceeded
that of gold, while it's use in the arts
is estimated at less than half that of
gold, so that silver money has in
creased more than gold money.
In some respects DR.. Michels and
DR. Kimball, director of the mint, do
not agree in their estimate of the
worlds production. The former places
the production of each metal in 1886
about 81, 900, 900 higher than the lat
ter. DR.. Kimball's gold estimate for
1885 is about 81, 500, 900 higher than
Dr. Mic hels', while his silver estimate
is about 81. O0O, 900 lower For 1884
they agree very closely as to both
metals, and the same is true as to
1888. The differences are not very inn
portant in view of the magnitude Of
the totals, and tend to give us conf
dence in the general accuracy OF both
authorities. And this confidence is
increased rather than diminished by
the fact that Dr. NTichels is BIZ
metalist of the Cernuschi school, while
DR. Kimball is not. A ccording to both
authorities, this country produces
more of both metals than any other,
Australia standing second as gold
producer and Mexico as a silver pro-
ducer Chicago Times.