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, 1888-11-13
AXWORTHY HEARD FROM
The Defaulting City Treasurer
of Cleveland
Writes a Sympathetic Letter to
Mayor Babcock
And Accuses Other People for
His Shortcomings.
AXWorthY's Letter.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. I2.-Thomas
Axworthy, the defaulting city treasurer of
| Cleveland, who departed the town $780,
600 short and with $3.50, 900 OF other peo-
pies money in his carpet sack, has writ
ten Mayor Babcock a letter. 1t was sent
from Montreal Oct. 80, and when the
mayor received 1t he fastened to Montreal
in order to have an interview with Ak
worthy. He remained a week and re.
turned to Cleveland without having seen
his man. Late this afternoon the mayor
gave newspapers a copy of the letter. In
it the chief reason for his acts is given in
the following language:
Il went east about October | for the
purpose of collecting large sums loaned by
me on call from time to time during the
last foul years lat the suggestion of Pres
ident Cleveland and other parties). had
been receiving interest regularly, but to
my surprise and horror when [ demanded
the principal [ was answered: I'VE can
not pay it. In fact, it would have been
impossible for us to have done so within
four months after we had made our loans,
etc., etc.
Investigation proved such to be the
CdSei dlIuOuRu lue pdTIleS u
be worth millions. | need not dwell on
this matter, in fact, 1 cannot. 1t is too
terrible for me tn think or write about.
You will know from the position L occu-
pied in your community how my position
must affect me, or any other man that has
been strictly honest to the letter, thus
overwhelmed by circumstances which
when too late he finds he cannot control.
There was q combination IN rnin mo and
it has succeeded. L am properly, and de-
servedly perhaps, a sufferer and an exile"
He transfers to the city of Cleveland
all his property, valued at 1919, 700, to
make good his shortcomings. He con-
cludes the letter by saying that if that he
not enough to cover the city losses he is
willing to contribute further to that end.
Mayor Babcock will probably make an
other trip to Montreal in the hope of
having a personal interview with the de-
faulter.
, 1888-11-13
A Riot at

MADRID, Nov. lin anticipation of
the arrival of Senior Canovas Del Castillo
from Savllle, a strong force of police and
military were posted this morning along
the streets through which the Conserva-
tive leader was to pass on his way from
the station to his residence. Thousands
of Republicans collected at the station
early, aud the arrival of Conovas was the
signal for a hostile outburst. A mob sur.
rounded and followed his carriage, boot
ing and throwing stones. The windows
of the carriage were smashed by the flying
missiles. His wife was struck with a
stone, but not seriously injured. When
the carriage reached the Prado the gen.
darmes surrounded it in order to protect
the occupants from violence. Similar
scenes of disorder occurred outside of the
residence of Canovas. In order to escape
from the mob he drove to the residence
of his brother-in-la law. The crowd contin-
ued the demonstration in front OF the
Conservative club and the Conservative
journals. At the Epoca building every
abated at midday, but there was a re.
newal of the demonstration at 4 o'clock,
and the Conservative club was compelled
to close Its doors
MADRID, Nov. l2.-At noon the
authorities issued an order prohibiting
street assemblies and instructing the
police to disperse all gatherings. A mob
of about 800 persons assembled and an
other outbreak occurred. but the rioters
were soon dispersed by the police,
, 1888-11-13
More Bodies Recovered.

~PrrTsBURG, Kan, Nov. l2.-Up to
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock th;rty-nine
dead bodies had been recovered and
twenty wounded, OF the latter not to
exceed five will die, probably not that
many. Experts and volunteers are still
thoroughly searching the entries and
rooms of the underground workings Tor
bodies, but it is thought they are all dis.
covered. There were about $50 men in
the mine at the time of the explosion,
those over AMI above the number of killed
and wounded having escaped soon after
the explosion by way of the air and escape
shaft. Officials of the company on the
ground are all doing all that can be done
for the relief of the suffering and wounded
men and destitute families.
, 1888-11-13
Still for Revenue Reform.

DENVER. Nov. IA special to the
NeacS says: President Cleveland will
commence his annual message to congress
during the present week, and, like the
document he sent in a year ago, 1t will be
devoted almost exclusively to the tariff.
He will urge congress without regard to
party policy to pass a bill for the reduc-
ton of the revenue, and will urge the
Democrats as well as Republicans to make
concessions in order that it may be ac-
complished. The president intends to 90
out of Office as he came in, a evenu re-
Inrmer.
, 1888-11-13

BosToN, Nov. ia family of ten
persons arrived to-day in Boston from
North Carolina. Mr.. Elbridge j. Jordan,
the head of the family. is about Al years
of age ana a native of F~reeport, Me. He
enlisted in the LIST Maine heavy artillery
in 1862 and was discharged in 1864 to
enter the navy, in which he served until
honorably discharged on June 80, 1865.
After the war he went to Wisconsin and
remained there until four years ago, when
he removed to South Carolina. Two
years ago he went to Denham in that
state, where he has kept a small store for
the sale of fruit. Jordan makes the fol-
lowing statement:
Last Tuesday he was a candidate for
the Office of constable. The men in charge
of the polls challenged more than 200
colored voters, some of whom had been
known as voters for the last two years,
and on account of this delay there were
about 100 colored voters with Republican
ballots in their hands when the polls
closed, the whites and blacks depositing
their ballots in separate boxes. The votes
we're not counted until the next forenoon,
VIGIL ~ ndo duuOuuSCu ludI JuG DGuO-
cratic candidate was elected by ffty-two
votes. There was some talk about con-
testing the election.
Wednesday at midnight Mr.. Jordan
was awakened and called to his door.
Here he found seven or eight men with
~handkerchiefs covering their faces. THY
ordered him not to go from his house be-
fore 6 o'clock in the morning, but to
leave town on the 8 o'clock train. He
declared that he had done nothing wrong,
but was ordered to leave town or he
would be killed. He said he had no
money for travelling expenses, but the
visitors said they would provide tie
money. An hour later they returned and
said they would give him no money, but
would provide for his family. Mr.. Jor,
dan Their went 10 the house of a friend
and tried to borrow some money. His
friend said he could not get any until the
bank opened at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Jordan
did not succeed in obtaining the money
before s o'clock and the train started an
hour later.
While he was in his store three men
entered and hurried him out to a carriage
and drove of with the avowed intention
of killing him. This act of violence was
seen by some of the leading business men
of the town, who, although opposing Mr.
Jordan in politics and fearing that a
political murder would reflect severely
upon the.town. took horses and rode after
the party, overtakinp it a mile and a half
from town. By their influence the would
he murderers were persuaded to take Mr..
Jordan back to town, but they told him
they could not control the worst elements
sufficient to protect him if he remained.
and SO leaving everything in the house and
store and taking almost nothing,
except the clothing they wore the family
/ left own at noon. the men who had res
cued Mr.. Jordan providing money to pay
| their travelling expenses to Boston"
The party lett Norfolk Friday afternoon
in the steamer D. H. Miller and arrived
in Boston Sunday afternoon. To night
| they go by boat to Portland and from
there to Freeport, money for the purpose
having been given by Boston men to
| whom they applied for aid.
, 1888-11-13
Crime in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-This morning the
naked body of a we~ll-developed male in
FAINT was found Upon the lake shore. The
head had been clearly severed from the
body by a blow from a sharp instrument,
and was missing. Not the slightest clew
to the identity of the murderer has been
discovered by the police. 1t is a sort of
.W%hitechapel mystery, for the murderer
left the body where it was sure to be dis
covered within a very short time, instead
of throwing it into the lake, which was
only a few steps distant.
Charlie WAY, a Chinese laundrvman,
was shot in the head, probably fatally. by
a disreputable woman this morning. The
woman escaped.
, 1888-11-13
The Telephone SUIT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Justice Mil
Ter of the supreme court rendered a de-
cision In the case of the United States
against the Bell Telephone company
brought here on an appeal from the de-
cision of the circuit court of Massachu-
sets, supporting the demurrer entered
by the Bell company to the government
suit. The decision is in favor of the
limited States.
, 1888-11-13
FLASHES.

|
New HAVEN, Nov. l2.-This morning
a man named Cooper murdered his wife
by cutting her head open with an ak.
Cause, jealousy.
Winona, Ill.-Petes Howe and wife, a
wealthy couple, were murdered last night
for money. No clew to the murderers.
Detroit-The boiler of a pile driver on
the new bridge between this city and Belle
Isle exploded this afternoon. One man
was killed and three injured.
New York.-The stecmer Umbria, in
jured by colliding with the steamer I'm
IBERIA Saturday, again left port this morn
ing, fully repaired.
New York.-The Republicans of Brook
Ign tonight turned out in a procession of
25, 900 men to celebrate the election of
Harrison and Morton. Residences along
the line Of march were decorated and the
f~avorite song was Growers in the cold.
cold ground"
WASHINGTON. Chang Chang, Chinese
minister, arrived in the city this evening.
Indianapolis. The state ratification
meeting fixed to take place Wednesday
night was at a late hour tonight post
poned until Saturday.
Quebec Dispatches from Lower Que
bee say that two feet and a half of snow
has allen all along the lower St. Law
fseace and serious tears are entertained
that there has been serious loss 0f ffre-
among fishermen on both shores of the
gulf. A government steamer has been
sent out to patrol the coast and aid wrecked
vessels.
] Rochester. This morning another body
I vua9 fpttnH in the wins Of tIn lan,YN O.,
tory burned and crushed beyond recogni-
ton. In all, seven charred bodies have
been taken from the ruins.
Boston.-Ihe sentence gof Mrs. Sarah
j. Robinson, who was to hang Friday for
the murder OF her brother-in law, Prince
A. Freeman, by poison, in June, 1885.
has been commuted to solitary imprison.
ment for life.
Little Rock, Ark.-The trial of DR.. II.
G. Hite, Even MiIlinger, Col. Beckhan,
Frank Davis aud Caleb Galscoe, charged
with intimidating government witnesses.
has co commenced. The men are said to be
members of an organization similar to
the white caps of Indiana.
London.-At the Derby November
meeting the Chesterfield Nursery handi-
cay was won by Eulalie.
I've" 1OTh'-l nc COnulIlOn OF NlTS.
Jay Gould remains unchanged. She can
not survive more than a day or two.
Washington The issue of standard
silver dollars from the mint during the
week ended Nov. 10 was 1858, $50.
Washington. Owing to the fact that
the presidents physician called at the
white house this morning n rumor spread
hat Cleveland was i'll. Tbs report was
entirely groundless, as the president was
at his desk during the forenoon and held
the usual reception this afternoon,
New York. Hon. Joseph Chamber.
lain arrived from England to-day. His
marriage with Mary Endicott, daughter
Of the secretary of war, will take place
Thursday at Washington.
Rome.-Signor Crispi has assured the
French charge d%'affairs that it was the de-
sire Of the Italian government to remove
all cases of misunderstanding between
Italy and France.
Washington The Corean minister.
who has been quite i'll, is reported to be
improving in health. He has applied for
and obtained leave of absence and ex-
poets to return to Corea in a short time.
For fine watch repairing,
n--.1 ATs1--
, 1888-11-13
Warren Resigns.

LONDON, Nov. l2.-Gen. Warren,
chief of police, has rendered his r%esigna-
ton. 1t is understood that this action
was due to the severe criticisms made
upon his efficiency in connection with the
Whitechapel murders.
The announcement of his resignation
in the house Of commons was received
with cheers.
, 1888-11-13

New York, Nov. 12.-The New York
Central has cut west-bound rates to Chi
cage 25 cents per 100 pounds for the first
three classes and other classes proportion
ately. The cut was made on account of
the inroads made by the Pennsylvania
railroad. All lines are taking business at
the cut rates.
, 1888-11-13
His Head Blown OFF.

P%ITTsBURG, Nov. 12.-The CONNER
ctat- Gdzette's Bradford, Pa, special says:
Chas. Benson, a swede, who had charge
of dynamite used in blasting rocks on the
new lumber road near Kittner, Pa, was
thrawing out the stuff to-day at a fire
when it exploded and his head was blown
off. Two Italians were badly injured.
Both men were found several hundred
feet AWAY
, 1888-11-13
The Inauguration.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Mr. A. 7.
Britain, a well known lawyer of this city,
has been designated by the executive
committee of the Republican national
committee to take charge of the ceremo-
MES attending the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Harrison. He has been authorized
also to appoint all the necessary officers
and committees to look after the work.
, 1888-11-13
Two Men Killed.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 12.-It is reported
that Buck McComb and Fulton French
were shot dead while riding through the
woods near Lancaster, Ky. French was
the leader Of the French faction in the
French. Eversol feud and McComb was
one of his friends. Their assailants are
supposed to have been in ambush and
have escaped.
, 1888-11-13
VIII Hang.

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Nov. I2.-The
supreme court to-day affirmed 2 verdict
of murder in the first degree against
William Walker, chief of the notorious
baldnobbers. an organization in Southern
Missouri. and he will be hanged Dec. %.
This decision also affects three other lead
ers of the gang, who were convicted
about the same time Walker was.
, 1888-11-13
Election Returns.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. I2.-OHicial re-
turns from every county in the state show
a plurality for Harrison of 9,779.
Blaine's plurality in 1884 was Sl.Ol9.
ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 12.-O6icial re-
turns make Cleytisai's majority in
Georgia 60. O03.
, 1888-11-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
lays the pain, cures wind collie and is the
best remedy Tor diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents o bottle.
, 1888-11-13
Governor GUY Murdered.

FORT SMITH, Ark. Nov. H. Deputy
marshals from Indian Territory who ar
rived here to-day says they have reports
that Governor Guy of the Chickasaw Ma
ton was assassinated Saturday night.
United States officers leave here tonight
for the scene.
, 1888-11-13

Washington.-The supreme court of
the United States denied the application
for a writ Of habeas corpus in the case Of
David Terry of California, convicted of
contempt of court fof a violent scene in
which he and his wife attacked the off
GERS of the court.
, 1888-11-13
Oh, Virgins.

OTTAWA, Nov. 12.-Dr. Virgins, the
weather prophet, was indignant to-day.
He received by mail a notification of his
election as au honorary member of the
Ananias club of Boston, Mass.
, 1888-11-13

What in the world is the reason you will
cough and keep coughing and still keep try
ing inferior medicines when Beggs' Cher
ry Cough Syrup will positively relieve your
cough at once? This is no advertising
scheme, but an actual fact, and we guaran-
tee it. For sale by w. N. Hunt, drug
gist.
, 1888-11-13

LIME Rock, Conn, Nov. I2.-9 a. m.
II. Barnum showsa slight improve.
ment. His physicians have slight hopes
that he may pull through.
, 1888-11-13

All goods must be sold. Come and
give Greentrce a look.
, 1888-11-13

I he largest stock of fine ~brandies. old
WHISTLES, choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house. corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets
, 1888-11-13

& historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hvo.
, 1888-11-13

Oysters on the half shell at the Saddle
Rock.
, 1888-11-13

Percale shirts at 81 cents each at Green
, 1888-11-13

Fresh oysters received daily at Saddle
Rock.
, 1888-11-13

81 boys suits selling at IS now at He'll
mans,
, 1888-11-13

Mr.. Carr would like to show you those
new hobby suitings at Hellman's.
, 1888-11-13

Legal Blanks at the Leader office.
, 1888-11-13

For fine watch repairing,
David Miller Idelman block
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SOME NEW BOOKS.

Mr.. John Ashton, the deliver among old fashions,
manners and places, has compiled portly volume
on "The Fleet its River, Prison and Marriages"
(scribncr e. wefori, illustrated from original draw
ings and cngravings The subject affords room for
much dlscursive treatment The source and course
Of the old Fleet River never really moro than
brook are followed, and all the localities In turn
examined, with their wells, chalybeats springs and
houses Of entertainment. In the chapters on tho
Fleet prison and Fleet marriages a number Of old
documents are reproduced, not, 1t must be said, to
the enhancement of tho general interest The whole
subject has indeed been thoroughly exploited by
novelsts ueste Dickens and Besant that II would
be very difficult to say anything new about It, and
Mr.. Ashton has had TO pad his narrative uncon-
scionably. The book is handsomely made and we'll
printed on good paper.
F. Palmer has printed Che Knickcrbocker Press) .
pamphlet which bears the title Chirography,' but
which really conveys very little Information on tho
subject. and that littc in loose and unmehodca
way that the various statements fall very far short OF
demonstration No doubt there are we'll grounded prin-
cples whereby to a certain extent character may be
Judged from tho handwriting. But Mr.. Palmer has
nothing say concerning such principles, and merely
asserts dogmatcslly that which requires careful ex
PLANTATION and rational analysis. We cannot perceive
the usefulness Of such slapdash essay on the sub
1ect Even as the Introduction to fuller treatise
It would be altogether inadequate.
sCrlOncr G WeiiOru PUBLISH new scficS oi tne DUNN
Libraries of which the volumes already issued are
Goethe's Boyhood oxsnford's translation, Goethe's
Faust first part, translated by Anna swanwck, and
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The latest volume Of Morley's Universal Library
tRoutledge Sons, contains the Essays Of winthrop
Mackworth Praed, collected and arranged by his
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"The Etonan.' a school periodical They belong to
an extinct literary period, and while smoothly written
for the part artificial and stiff, and convey
no hint of the poetic gift subsequently developed by
their author.
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