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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
FIGHTING FOR THE EX-CONVICT
Ex-JUDGE GEDNEY GOES TO WASHINGTON IN
FAILLEUR'S INTERESTS.

Ex-Judge Gcdney, counsel for Oscar Fail!our the
ex-convct from Belgium, who is detained at Castle
Garden by order Of Collector Magonc, yesterday laid
before that officer additional evidence in the case
with view TO obtaining reversal of the Collectors
order that the man be returned to Europe on the
Etrura today Mr.. Gcdney said that he had tele-
gaphed 10 the Minister Of Justice and the Librarian
at the House Of Representatives In Brussels for a
copy of the act OF the Belgian Diet under which
Falleur was pardoncd. which act was signed by the
King, but had received no reply. He found al the
Office of the Belgian Consul in this city certified
COPY Of the official Decree which corrobora'ed Fall
leur's sworn statement and also the fact that the
only condition required for his release was ccrtif
cate Of his good conduct while in prison, which he
obtained
The Collector after reading the new testimony re-
fercd the case to the Secretary OF the Treasury
The papers accompanied by the letter OF the Col
lector stating that he believes Failleur not to have
been pardoncd, and that he liberated upon the
cond tiOD that he would come TO America MI
Gcdncy left last night TO lay his before secretary
.Farcl!Id.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
AN INTERNITTONALR RAIL TRUST.
ENGLISH ASSERTIONS THAT MR.. CARNEGIE HA'
JOINED A COMBINATION DENIED.
TERROR IN THE STREETS.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.


JOINED A COMBINATION DENIED.
Pitsburg, Sept. 2s.-Information has reached hero
of the formation Of international rail pool The
trust was formed at Glasgow and includes England
and the continent Andrew Carnegie, who was
present. promised cooperation the part OF the
American combine in the endeavor to advance and
maintain prices "The English Labor Tribune of
the 18th instant, which is authority for this, says
"The announcement of the proposed formation OF
a syndicate OF steel rail makers of this country and
the continent for the regulation of orders and prices
IS a matter of first importance. The impending
establishment of this syndicate is at once assIr-
ance that one great branch Of British industry IS
now, after a period OF great depression, to occupy
better position and an indication OF the extension
Of the revival which is now becoming apparent in
all the home centres OF tho iron and steel trades.
Belgium, Germany and France are united with our
own rail makers prevent the continuance of the
unnatmally low prices which have so long pre-
vailed and the new syndicate is promised
istencc of five years.
ANDREW Carnegie, one of the most prominent of
American rail producers, has promised that the
American Manufacturers Association will do every
thing in its power to assist the syndicate In I'M
proving tho trade"
An official of Carnegie, Phipps & Co. said that
they have received Information from Mr.. Car
ncgie about the international combine. lie said It
would be benefit TO American manufacturers to
have prices advanced abroad. as competition would
be less bitter ard the market would sffen I'm this
country. The American Association formed IN
1855 TO maintain prices by restricting The output.
II includes the Pennsy ylVania. Cambria, Edgar Thorn
son. North Chicago, joliet and ST. Louis sicc works.
Pittshurg, Sept. 2s (Spccial-1he statement I'm
The English Labor Tribune is said to he without
foundation 10y Mr.. Carnegles partners in this city.
member OF the firm Of Carnegie Phpps d Co. to-
DAY stated that, in the first place, Mr. Carnegie IS
opposed 10 such combinations.
"Then.' he added. there IS necessity for the
steel rail manufacturers to enter into any pool Rails
arc now selling AT $50 a ton At such low figure
England cannot at present compete with us. OF
course the selling price In this country IS away be-
low what IT should be. but I; Is keeping out foreign
rails
Mr. Carnegie and william II. Jones, his manager al
the Edgar Thomson steel Works, Will sail for home
on the UmhrIa Saturday. Mr.. Jones VIII come at
once TO Pfsburg. and Mr.. Carnegie Is expected nero
after stopping In New-YorE few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
ITALIAN LABORhRS STILL VIOLENT.
THEY DEFY THE MILITIA FOR ONE HOUR.
TRACK-LAYING ON THE HEREFORD RAILWAY
AGAIN INTERRUPTED

TRACK-LAYING ON THE HEREFORD RAILWAY
AGAIN INTERRUPTED.
Sherbrooke, Que, Sept 26.-The Italians continue
very aggressive. At the Sawycrve junction to-day
they carried their obstruction far as to again pre-
vent a continuance OF the track laying. which was
being carried under the protection OF the military
and It had to be suspended for about hour Colonel
Cope was Obliged to order bayOnets fixed but raiher
than adopt extreme measures he granted them time
to reconsider their action and wiser counscs pre-
vailed Work was then resumed. few OF the
Italians have consented go TO work II permitted by
their compatriots.
This afternoon proposition was received from e.
Marote an Italian in Montreal, to the effect that If
the company would guarantee the wages due, tho
men would 90 to work, to which reply was given
by W. B. IVES the treasurer, that the company havc
q right, under existing circumstances and by the
terms OF the contract, TO take possession OF the rail-
way and plant and use the same to complete the
road charging all expenditures to the contractors
1t is pointed out that all the expenses OF the strike
must practically out of the men; that tho COM
pany will not guarantee again to pay what has already
been paid In good faith that the company IS hnan
cally unable TO mako good the amount 10 tne men
that tho company Is prepared to employ men ana pay
tho weekly II desired, aid tnat altcf me
completion of the road the company Will hand over
for division among the creditors all that may be
duo still on the contract
Advces received this evening from the American
end of the road say that Italians armed with guns
drove off the sub-cOntractors who were endeav0rnS
to work Oh the American section, and chased them
into Canaan, VI. Owing to a variety OF ciIcuiIl-
stances, the military have not yet reached tho
border. The quickest route is by way Of the
men in the uniform Of the Queen. 1t seems prob
able that of these Italians VIII be LETT
out in the cold In the matter OF future employment,
the company IS arranging with some finlandcrs
n reDlace them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
LOSSES BY ERE IN rIRIOrS PLACES.

Romeo, Wis, Sept. os.-Fire last night destroyed
the saw mill, boarding house, two dwellings, black
smith shop and 100000 feet Of lumber owned by
william Van Hoosear Loss 5000; insurance
unknown
Louisville. Ky.. Sent. 2s.-rire this morning de
strOycd the Ohio Falls Leather Tannery. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000. one hundred and twenty
men are thrown out Of employment Insurance In
sixty-two policies covers the loss.
Chicago, Sept. 25.-Ihe large furniture warehouse
Of Wilkinson q Co, No. Is Lakc-st, took fire this
morning and will be total loss. Loss on building
S25 900, stock 100000; insurance 100000. The
foreman and boy burned to death.
Carlisle, Penn, Sept Is spcciaD.-The large barn
owned by L. NJ Fleming, near Shippensburg. with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
PROVISIONS AND NURSES SENT SOUTH.
AN APPEAL FROM FERNANDINA-To PLAY La
CROSSE FOR CHARITY.

CROSSE FOR CHARITY.
The weekly supply of provisions for Jackson
Vile will be sent to-day by the Florida Auxiliary
Relief Association. These supplies amount to
over so, 900 in value, and are carried free, as
beretofore. by the Ocean Steamship Company.
Frcderik De Barry & Company and Charles +.
Schmidt & Peters have sent several cases of
champagne TO the sufferers, and other firms IN
the CITY have given various articles. One nurse,
Ca.barine CuslIar. will be sent TO jacksonville
to-day Two White Cross nurses from Philadel-
nhia have also passed through the city on their
way south The Fernandina men IN New-i ork
are organizing themselves into committee for
the relief of their city. James kydd sald 10
Tribune reporter yesterday that although jack
sonyille would probably assist Fernandlna when
officially asked yet the aid to be expected
from this source would not be sufficient Fer
uandna, he said has "a population OF 5000 OF
which 1000 are negroes, depending upon their
daily earnings for livelihood. These negroes
who are not Of the best class, are unable TO
leave the city, and so must be provided for there
The recent action of the New-lorg Press Club,
inspired by the death, from yellow fever, of VI.
p Howden, city editor OF The Jacksonville
Ti,nes-C Cnjon,7 TO raise u fund to be used in
sisting Mr. Bowdens family and such other
newspaper workers as may succumb to the exist
ing scourge, has called forth response from MISS
Cora Tanner rendering the services Of herself
ard her play for a matinee bcncht
The Tribune received the following sums for
the yellow fever sufferers Yesterday: a Friend
In New-Jersey, S25; C.. &. Walbridge, Tamaqna,
Penn. $40: j. h., So Mrs. A. Duncan, 81. The
Ladies' Jacksonville Relief Association has within
the past few days received $500, chiefly in small
amounts The amounts received at The Mayors
Office Yesterday footed up Sl,5GO 90 making a
total of s5l,41sl7 forwarded by Dir. Hewitt.
The employees in the mills Of J. 5, Loomls. at
Baltic and NeviDs sts., yesterday subscribed S4o
for the relief of the yellow fever sufferers, which
they sent to Mayor Chaplin.
The lacrosse teams Of the Brooklyn and Staten
Island Athletic Clubs will play game at Wash
1ngton Park, Brooklyn. this afternoon. Inc
Play will begin at 4 80 p. m.
A. II. King a. Co., the clothing dealers, who
announced at the beginning OF the week that
they would give TO the relief fund per cent OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
INDIANS REDUCED TO CANNIBALIsM.

Chicago, Sept. 2s.-A dispatch from Winnipeg, Man.,
says: "A terrible tale Of starvation and dcstitut on
among the Indians comes from the Athabasca and
Peace River country. 1t in the form of a
petition TO the Minister OF tho Interior for Canada and
is signed by the Anglican Bishop for that docese,
six cergymcn and missionaries and several justices
of the peace. 1t sets out that owing to the great
mortality of tho beavers and other small game, the
Indians both last winter and this summer have been
in continual state of starvation The petition says
that on account of the starvation and consequent
canniballsm party of twenty-nne Cree Indians was
reduced to three in the winter of 1886 During last
winter among the Fort Chippewyan Indians, between
twenty and thirty starved DEATH and the death Of
others was accelerated by want of food. Many In
dlans-Crees Beavers and Chtppewyans-at almost
all points where there are missions trading posts
would certainly have starved to death but for the help
gwen by the traders and missionaries at those places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29

Chicago, Sept. 2S.-The cases of the two I'M
prisoncd Anarchists, Samuel F. Fclden and Michael
schwab, appears have not yet been entirely given
up by their attorneys. Mr.. saomon and W. p Black
These attorneys have been carefully studying the
records Of the Supreme Court, and claim TO have
discovered vital In them. Last night Attorney
salomon started for Ottawa, where the Supreme
Court IS In session. armed with the Joint affidavit
of himself and Captain Black, which he will file this
morning. The affidavit states that I'm the decree OF
the it is set forth that the defendants in person
were present in court during the argument and the
rendering of the opinion refusing them trial.
This they ella m is not true and Will ask the court
TO amend its record In that particular II that order
IS issued IS claimed ha' the prisoners attorneys
will take further steps which they hope will result
in securing their clients release.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
FRENCH MINISTER'S IN COUNCIL.

Paris Sept. 2s.-A Council of the Ministers was
held to-day, at which October Is was fixed as the
date for the meeting Of the Chambers. Admiral
Krantz Minister Of Marine, declared that he would
not agree to additional reductions in the Naval
tudget
NJ. viette, Minister Of Agriculture, reported that
rne grain harvest amounted to 06,000OO0 hecto-
lltrcs against an annual average yield Of 106,OO0,
900 hectolitres.
There was debate between the Ministers on the
question of introducing In the ChambcT OF Deputies,
at the beginning of the session, a bill for the
vision of the Constitution, but no result was
rcarhpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29

Des Moincs, Iowa. sept 25.-JuGgc Given, Of the
District Court, struck another blow at the liquor
sellers Of Iowa yesterday. The prohIbitory law has
been cvadcd I'm many counties by sellers who have
claimed to be agents Of Chicago men and to be
selling liquor in ginal packages. and several cases
against such dealers in the courts Judge Given
decided I'm such that the right to bring liquors
lno the State does not carry the ght to sell indis
crminatcly and that the original package must be
defined the package Of the dtiller with the Govern
mcnt stamp attached and cannot be construed to
mean packages put up by dealers with the express
Intention Of cyad ng the laws OF the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29

all this years crop, was totally destroyed py hre
this morning Loss estimated at $4,000 with hsht
insurance.
jamestown, Dak., Sept 2s.-Rcports OF prairie
fire losses are coming in from every direction ana
the worst fears will he than realized Getwcch
jamestown and LamOure strip OF country my inies
wide was devastated. Among the latest losses re-
ported the largest W. b. s Trinnlc, 2ooo Dusheis
OF wheat Warren. Ypsilanti 400 acres OF wheat
I'm shock Hundreds of small farmers sustained losses
ranging from 800 to $1,000 Nearly all me nay
I'm the south part of Barnes County destroyed, and
the same may almost be said OF wheat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
THE ryprAy COUNCIL BARREy oP RESULTS.

Chamberlain Dak., sept. 2s.-The general council
of all the Indian Agents aad their leading chiefs with
the Sioux Commission which began last saturday AZ
the Lower Brue Agency, dissolved last night and the
commission started for the East to-day. The com
mssloners had authority to treat with the Indians
and were compelled to refuse any discussion TO their
demands for changes IN the bill. Delegations from
each Of the six agencies composed OF the agents and
their leading men viii now visit Washington and
there the Indians VIII have opportunity to present
10 the Government authorities their wishes. Through
out the council the best Of feeling prevailed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
prArH FROM AN EXPLOSION OF NITRIC ACID.

Newport, II. l., Sept. 25.-Enginecr Alfred Miller,
of the steamer Eolus Of the Newport and Wexford
line died this morning on the steamer from Injuries
received yesterday by the nitric acid explosion which
occurred In the vessels cargo. Miller In the
engine Som near by and compelled TO breathe
gases from the acid. He stopped the engine and
turned on the fire pumps before leaving his post
He was fifty years Of and had been with the com
pany since 1870. lie served in the war as engineer
nc leaves a widow and two Children now In New
Nnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
DEVELOPING NEW OIL TERRITORY.

Titusvillc, PENN sept. 2s (spccaD.-It Is not gen.
orally known, but It Is, nevertheless, fact that
extensive oil developments being made in Elk
County. The territory Is In Highland township, he
ginning seven miles south OF the Httsburg and Western
Railroad. Since the first Of this month active
operations have again begun, and less than fifty
new dcrricbs VIII be W In thirty DAYS. The wells
arc drlcd 2-200 feet deep. and when finished flow
from twenty 10 fifty barrels per day. The oil is Of
superior quality. pipe line ts being laid there
from the Kane District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 2s.-Judgc Thurman will
make four speeches Ia Indiana, a. follows: Shelby
vIlle October 10; Peru, October lG; Fort Wayne,
October IS Brazil, october 20. The cold that Judge
Thurman caught. on Lawyers Day at the Ohio Cen
tcnnial is nearly gone but the weather Of tho
present week has been such 10 prevent him from
accepting several invitations to speak al local meet
York artist, who 10 securing busts Of tho various
candidates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
4 CIVIL SUIT BEG UN AGAINST BEDELL.
HOW HE SPENT THE DAY IN THE TONES PRISON

HOW HE SPENT THE DAY IN THE TONES PRISON
A COMPANION IN DISGRACE.
When Warden Osborne, OF the Tombs, was asked
about the condition of James E. Bede yesterday,
he unfeclIngly remarked that the forSer was con
fined 10 bi, roomp Keeper Smith, of Tier l, Old
Rfson has taken liking to Bedell and says the
prisoner seems naturally TO adapt himself to his
surroundings The "confdential cerk' was cheer
full yesterday, his good temper being
due I'm great part, however to the
presence Of his celmate, green goods man
named John Tow nscnd. The latter IS gentlemanly-
looking fellow, who has the suavIty necessary to
his art of guliing innocent people, and the limited
space he IS allowed TO occupy in tho world at present
does not fcttcr the exubcrancc of his spirits. Ho
cnicrtans Bedcll with stories Of ingenious swtndng
schemes, and is pleased when Bedel shows intel
lgent Appreciation
The forger wanted his customary cocktail yes
terlay morning when he arose. but the Tombs Is
a prohibition house, and all Bede received to slim
ulatc him was dose OF bromide Later In the
day. Charles G. Bedcll, the forgers brother, called
al cell 40. 3 and the two had long talk I. G.
Bcdc then left the prison to arrange for counsel
TO aid the prisoner at this mornings hearing. lie
returned In the afternoon, but too late TO be again
admitted. Early in the day the prisoner wanted
l. nave Dr. Allen called, but the request vas dcnIcd
Instead, Prison Surgeon McGec gave Bedcl the nee
essary medical attention.
Shortly afto. 4 p. m. a lawyers clerk called AMI
served papers on Bedcll in civil suit. The clerk
was from the office OF Root & Strong, of No 45
Wnllamst., of which Ehu Root is the senior mem
bcr. keeper conducted the young man into the
corridor outside Bedclrs cell. Here's visitor for
you. Mr. Bedc' he said. When the forger came
10 the grating the papers were handed him. lie
opened and glanced al tEcm and his Jaw fell. Neither
spoke. and The clerk came out 1t is said that
the papers werc served at the instance of Ship
recover all they from the wreck, and as Bedell
still has something like Si5O,000, they take this
means OF doing The clerk would not say what
the contents of the papers were, and Bedell would
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
THE CITY OF NEW -YORK'S PASSAGE.

London, sept. 2s-The Inman Line steamer City
Of New-YOrk, which arrived at Queenstown to-day,
made the passage from Sandy Hook in seven day
and twenty three hours. Her circulation pumps
were defective and four days only the starboarl
engine could be worked She met severe gales during
which two passengers thrown to the floor and
had several ribs broken. During the gales another
passenger became insane and 1t was found necessary
TO put him In a strait jacket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
TWO NEW CASES IN DECATUR.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 2e.-"The Amcricans7 De-
catur dispatch says "Two new cases of yellow fever
have been reported to-day and those doubtful. Dr.
W. Black, who was reported yesterday, is still sick
with symptoms Of fever. All the patients under treat
ment are doing well with two exceptions, two white
mon. who not doing as we'll as yesterday. J. r..
Stuart. at Hanceville, reported be dying this
morninrD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
REBELS CLOSELY INVESTING sUAKIM

London, Sept. 2s.-Advlces from suakim state that
there was heavy firing between the rebels and the
British forces until midnight last night Desertcrs
report that the rebels suffered severely, shell
killing seventeen of them
An official dispatch from suakm says that the
rebels extending their trenches daily, that the
fire from the garrison fails to dslodge them, and they
must be driven out by assault Reiniorcements are
urgently demanded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
UANLAN BEATEN BY KEMP.

Sydney, N 5 W., Sept 26.-The race for the soul
ling championship between Peter Kemp and Edward
Hanlan was rowed tho paramata River to-day
and was won by Kemp After hafmile had
been rowed Kemp took tho lead, which he maintained
TO the end finishing easily, ten lengths before Hanan,
in twenty one minutes and twenty live seconds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
IrpGNlENr on DE BAUM DEFERRED

Shcrbrooke Que. sept. 2s.-Charles J. De Baun, the
defalting cashier Of the Park National Bank. OF New
York. was brought before District Magistrate Rioux
this morning to hear judgment In his case. judgment.
however was deferred, and the prisoner further
remanded for eight days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
prvnryG 4 DESERTED BALLOOY

Providence T. l.. Sept ga large silk balloon,
with It's car deserted, captured on Cumberland
HIll this morning, where 1t caught among the trees.
The address, "Carl Myers, Mohawk, N. "" was
found on IL, and a piece Of a Buffalo newspaper
pinned TO the basket, which was penced, Met
our death In the Clouds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
THE DISASTROUS FIRE AT CRoNsTADr.

ST. Petersburg Sept 2s.-sxteen persons per-
ished in the fire at Cnnstadt yesterday. The build
Ing destroyed lofty wooden tenement. The
staircase burned away, and a number OF the in
mates lcaped from the windows TO the stony street
to escape the flames and were mortaly Injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
UNDER THE PERPETUAL SHOWS OF 1HE ANDES

Valparaiso, Sept. %, via Galveston.-Thc Trans
atlantic Telegraph Company will open to the public
its new direct telegraph line between Valparaiso
and Bucnos Ayres on October 1. This IS an iron
pole line In connection with forty miles of cable laid
under the perpetual SHOWS Of the Andes, and will In
communication between BuenOs AyrcS and Lon
don, Via Galveston, inside of one hour and a half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
YELLow FEWER ALWAYS WIrH THEM

Havana. Sept. 2s.-The following table shows the
proportion Of deaths in Havana In the last eight
months due to yellow fever,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-29
FOSTER STILL A FUGITIVE.
ANOTHER FALSE MORTGAGE FOUND.

PRESIDENT ORR ISSUES ANOTHER NOTICE 10
THE MEMBERS OF THE PRODUCE Ex.
CHANGE-THE SHERIFF HAS ATTACH.
MENTs AGAINST FOSTERS PROP.
ERTY-DETEcTIvEs FAIL TO
FIND THE MISSING LAW.
YER-wHo ARE HIS
NIECE" AND
HER COMPAN.