davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
ALIVE WITH A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.

Dubuque Ia. Oct o6.-Four five months ago
George Lucas, young of this city, shot himself
in the head with revolver. The ball eniered the
frontal lobe of the BRAIN just above the centre Of his
forehead Contrary all expectations, he recovered
after several weeks prosraon. and for the last two
months has been around apparently well, mentally
and physically, as he ever was. The wound dis
charged matter for time, but finally healed up
Yesterday, while walking In the street, he fell In
ft from which he passed into comatose condition
When reused from this he had renewal Of the
commissions The case Is Of the most exiraQrdnary
on record and IS watched with great Wy the
medical profession The bullet IS undoubtedly In The
mans brain. and how be has managed 10 live up To
This time Is mystery. The doctors think his death
Is near af hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
THE DEFAULTING CLEVELAND TREASURER.

Pittsburg, Oct. 90 (SpeciaD.-S. J. Anthony, who
says he is cousin OF Axworhy, Clevelands default
ing treasurer believes that the latter is in Plymouth
England his native town Anthony tells an Enoch
Arden story Of Axworthys father. Axworthy S
parents buried at Freeport. Penn. near here.
Many years ago the senior Axworthy and his wife
were employed as nurses In Kirkbnde's Asylum at
Philadelphia. The wife shipwrecked while re-
turning from visit to England and when brought -
New York by rescuing vessel in derous state,
in which she remained for several months. News
of her did not reach her husband, and he was
married again, this time to Kirkbride nurse When
Mrs. Axworthy No recovered she went to Phadel-
phia, where a compromise effected. The unborn
babe of wife No. was to be adopted by the Ak
worthys and the mother to withdraw A girl
was born and No. remarked, ending the affair
satisfactorily to ALL The babe grew to be hand
some woman and IS the wife of a prominent
Philadelphia physician. who began HIS career an
assistant at kirkbridc's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
BRIEF TRIUMPH OF THE MANITOBANS.
THEY MAKE CROSSING WHICH is SPEEDILY
TORN UP BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC MEN.

Winnipeg, Oct 26-Addltional interest was added
to the railroad fight yesterday when 1t became known
that the Government had dispatched gang of North
ern Pacific track hands and had put in crossing at
Headingly where the Portage extension crosses the
Glenboro' branch OF the Canadian Pacific road about
ten miles from st. James, the of the first
crossing troubles The people were congratulating
the Government that the Canadian Pacific had been
outwtted for once, but from IIeadingly states
that the Canadian Pacific officials. with superintendent
Whyte and large gang of men, appeared on the scene
I'm the afternoon and soon tore up the diamond and
crossing, conveying the rails by train TO the city
A small gang of Government cOnstabes had been left
behind TO guard the crossing They fought pluchily
but were outnumbered ten to one by the Canadian
Pacific men, and could offer great resistance The
incident shows the determination of the Canadian
Pacific road
The Government has decided to await the decision
on the second Injunction before attempting 10 effect
q crossing in Fort Rouge. This means delay until
Monday, probably. The general opinion is that the
Government should go ahead and force a crossing
despite the courts. The constables sworn In by the
Government have been ordeied report for duty TO-
day General Superintendent Whyte, of the Canadian
Pacific, said: -, a., ,o,o
@I can muster a greater force than the whole
Province. Within few hours can have 2.OOo men
ON the ground. and If stronger force IS necessary
ran soon reinforce them with 1000 more fof De.
fore the company will be beaten In this mauef, all
our men on the line will be brought 10 assist In the
defence NV instructions 10 prevent crossing or
our line being made and until those instructions are
cancelled you depend on II shall DO so" -
Morris dispatch says that 900 Canaulan racine
men, headed by Supcrntendens Murray ana Mhyte;
have arrived and are building fence across the lieu
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
TRYING EXPERIENCE Of a SAILOR lad.
HIS CAPTAIN DROWNED AND HE LEFT ALONE ON
BOARD IN A STORM.

Chatham Mass, Oct. GA small schooner wn'cn
came TO anchor outside last night and set sghas vi
distress. at daylight this morning was boarded Dy
CAPTAIN Gould and the OF the chatham Lie Saving
station and brought into Chatham Harbor Captain
Could reports finding only person on the schooner
a lad about eighteen years old, who said they LETT
Boston last evening for New York, light with an III
creasIng northwest wind which blew heavy "heh inc
vessel was Off the Cape, soon after midnight. Ihey
were shorthanded with only the captain ana this ooy
ON board. the cook having deserted. In tibng over
the malnsai intending to run down under the Shore
,be cantain was knocked overheard and the boy was
left alone He had all he could do to keep the vessel
beaaed before the wind. He could do nothing toward
rescung the captain, except TO throw overheard the
ron of the wheel for him TO cling to, II perchance
IT. came within his reach
The boy did not dare attempt to head the vessel
about as there was great danger Of her rolling over
n the trough of the sea- being light and he would be
mnabie 10 tend the wheel and sheets even II The
erhooner did not capslze. The boy had terrible
az nerience alone IN the heavy wind and rough sea-
us name IS William Van Alsdae, of Patchogue, L. l.
Ihe schooner IS the sophie Behfmann of Palchogue
She was commanded by Captain John Howell; OF
Northuort /. l., who leaves u widow ana three
chi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27

The deaths were John D. Green and George
Tousey.
1ht City Council convened last night to take under
consideration the telegram sent by surgeonGenerai
Hamilton Dr. Porter That portion Of the telegram
announcing It to be the intention of the Government
to maize recompense for the destruction OF the prop
erty of the poor only provoked long and anima'ed
discussion in which most of the members partlc-
pated The Council finally passed resolution IN
sisting that the general Government should pay
for all property destroyed by order Of Surgeon Porter
and demanding that the payment should be In full,
or the property replaced by the Government without
regard to tho financial condition OF the owners oil the
property destroyed.
Arrangements are being made for the immediate
departure of the Thirty yfour left for their
homes yesterday, and many more to-day, after
passing the quarantine period at Camp Perry of
these seventeen arc from Savannah, which place
has refused to receive them, even after the expra-
ton of the quarantine detention. Some OF these
nurses have been deft, skilful and gentle as 10
merit and receive the hearcst thanks.
Norfolk. Va, Oct. 26 (Speciall. surgeon Gcncrai
Hamilton addressed the Virginia Medical society here
today, giving the substance of his annual report
He says that the yellow fever was In various parts
OF Florida all last winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
TARIFFS ON TRANsCONTINENTAL LINES.
DECISIONS BY THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE CON
MISSION.


wasb,ncton Oct 26-The Interstate Commerce
Commission has made public the result OF us eA-
animation of the new transcontinental tariffs which
,rore mt IN effect September l. 1888. After stating
the point Of the former decision in the Denver case
that rates from San Francisco 10 Denver higher than
,be rates from San Francisco to Kansas City are not
nermssible under the short haul clause OF the LAY"
the opinion examines the details OF the new sss'cn
The difficulties which arose at Chicago, ST. LOUIS
and other interior points from which ra.es "eio
established to the Pacific Coast higher thah inc ra
from New-York City are explained 10 nave "'
,or sor,es of commodity tariffs which named articles
on which low rates were made from speeihou po'.,'
leaving all other articles and points subject to the
o,sss ratcs nnder the Western classification. In re-
spect to these special tariffs the Commission ruieS
as follows: .,...os
p.tes that are lust and reasonable from selecteu
manufacturing points through the entire UiI,oS ,is
east of the Missouri River and west OF the hia an
seaboard are prima facie just ana tcason"oi0 ~
ali other points in the same territory. ,or than
that enioved by its neighbor, when the
are The same tenders a preference or advantage 10
the first and when any shipper Is uaIaeuu eoferenre
exactlon OF any additional burden tmc can he
becomes undue and unreasonable unless u can po
tstIsed mon some sound and substantial ground
Common carriers are under obligations 10 taKe al,
descriptions of ordinary franc d drI h known and an
nounced publicly in advance OF the oueins VI orc
Under the act TO regulate commerce sniPPo,n m coop
not TO be put in position of subservency 10 coi0 @ p
orrcrs not required to ask for rates but are en-
fitted 10 equal and open rates at all times
ono ,S.nn nv, the specal tariffs in question, In giving
difeTent rates to places named ana moss ilot ed
TO manufactured articles named ana Ihose no. sd to
,o 9nbhers AT places named and those not namou W
wwanymfacturers M and to jobbers and other dealers
The onn,on further states that the conclusions
,roro made known on October 16 TO representatives.
of the transconinental lines and acceded 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
CHINA THREATENS RETALIATION.
THE MONGOLIAN POPULACE AROUSED OVER THE


AMERICAN EXCLUSION BILL.
San Francisco, Oct 26.-The steamer Araoic ar
lived from Hong Kong and Yokohama this afternoon.
The japan Gazette" has statement published In
Tho Chinese Tines to the effect that the action OF
he Chinese Minister to the United States in the matter
" the treaty which recently rejected by the
Chinese Government excited great animosiy against
,im in Kwantung that endeavors were made by an
,ngry mob to wreck the Minister'S house " Inc
Chinese Tines also contains letter signed by the
hehng Official and written just after the news had
Tached China that the United States senate had
,assed the Chinese Exclusion bill. Following Is an
xtract and is taken from the letter:
II the obnoxious American bill should be carried INTO
fleet there will other open for China con-
tstent with dignity nation than to adopt reaia
sry measures by prohibiting the citizens OF the United
yates from coming TO China This will be by no means
oportonate the harm done TO the Chinese interests IN
america but will be done in order to show that
he Chinese do something and If this will have no
nect I'm bringing the United States Congress and the
United Government TO and fairnes then IL
vill be question China consider whether II is not
ime for her treaties made with that country
recall subjects from there to expel all the Uned
states citizens this country and to cease all relations
md intercourse, diplomatic and commercial with that
,ountry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
DELINQUENT REPUBLICANS. REGiSIbh'
TO-DAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SECURE
VOTE FOR HARRISON, MILLER, Eh-
HARDT AND PROTECTION.


HARDT AND PROTECTION
Republicans in this city who we're not registcreu
when they went to bed last night will have anofher
opportunity to register to-day, but II they let this
opportunity pass they will not be able to vote this
year. as to-day is the last day of registration At all
the election district polling places the books Of regis
try will be open from a m. until p. m.
without Interruption
When the books are closed tonight It VIII be
too late for any citizen whose name is not In one
of them to cast vote for Harrison and Morton IN
New-York. any Republican is in doubt where
be Is to register he can easily ascertain his polling
place BY looking in the election notice In The Tribune
to-day.
To be entitled to register and vote man must oe
a native born or naturalized citizen, and must be at
least twcnty-one years old on November g.
The time for procuring naturalization papers VIII
expire at noon today as this afternoon is a legal
half holiday If any Republican Of foreign birth can
become naturalizcd before noon, he can register In
the afternoon and vote on November g. The law
declares that a naturallzed citizen must receive his
papers ten DAYS before election day in order to be
entitled to vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
FIRST PAYMENT FOR GEORGIA CENTRAL
plan FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF RICH
MOND TERMINAL

The first payment of s25o,ooo on the recent pur-
chase Of the entire capital of the Georgia Company was
made Yesterday The Richmond and West Polnt lernl'
nal Railway directors, after making the pay men, u,
charged the committee which had been intfusteu WIN
,h necotiatons The payment of the baiance oi
nearly s4 ooO 900 depends on the success OF prac-
tca reorganization of the Richmond Ierminai Oon'
many. A blanket mortgage Is proposed oy soHio
nromInent members Of the board, which shail cove,
the Richmond Terminal preferred stoch anu 'o,"'o
tust bonds. the Georgia Company's collateral trust
bonds and finally the purchase money for the Georgia
Companys stock This plan provides for the issue OF
about $4,000 900 new mortgage bonds, and II Is IS
sunported by General Samuel Thomas and other III,
siders The variations according 10 the amount
Of the outstanding obligations which cannot pc COY COY
VI VI "a" ~ DO arrangcment There is doubt that the
richmond and West Point Terminal can pay ior i.s
latest purchase in cash. but the managers are hous
70 favor a complete readjustment OF the company
obIicatons II a satisfactory arrangement Snomu
he reached the new bonds will be handled py neAe ~
WorTan a. Co. The of the scheme scems "
hang on this probability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
THE SIBERIAN EXILE SYSTEM.

London, Oct. 26.-Correspondcnce between secre-
tary Talack OF the Howard Association, and Mr..
salonons secretary OF the Russian Prisons Admins
tration apropos of George Remnants Century" ar
tcIe upon the Siberian exile system, has been made
public Mr. salomons expresses asonishment at the
statements in regard 10 Russian prisons and prison
srs made by Mr.. Kennan. But he says he has long
ceased to pay any attention to opinions expressed
In foreign periodical publications. He has satisfied
himself that Russia cannot expect fair treatment ffOm
Them for he has found that In them gross ignorance
soes hand In hand with blind hatred Of Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
THE PARNELL INQUIRY.
a BROAD HINT TO SIR RICHARD WEBSTER
PRESIDING JUSTICE HANNEN INTIMATEs ih"A
THEY HAVE HEARD ENOUGH OF his
WEARY PRESENTATION.

WEARY PRESENTATION
London. Oct, 26-The Parnell Commission agar"
listened to Attorney General Websters preseh'"-
ton of "The Times's' case to-day. Inc sp''Noi
continued to rccite a catalogue OF outra9cs sup
posed to be traceable 10 members OF the Lc"s"e
and then quoted from speeches of MI Diiioh anu
other Parnellites to prove their support o' .iie
Plan Of Campaign. lie dealt in succession WIN
q series of utterances made by MessrS' "lii'h"
O'Brien, Gully, Cox, Kenny and Matthew iiarris
TO show their sympathy with outrages' ana ne IN
timated his intention TO deal at lengh WIN Nio,on
orations of League members made in Oouh'y Oiai'
during the years 1885, 1886 and 1887
Az this Presiding Justice Hannen's patience
seemed TO be exhausted and, leaning forward, he
asked the Attorney General if he did not think he
had already given sufficient indication of the line
of argument he intended to adopt
Sir Charles Russell, counsel for Mr. Parncll sug-
rested that the Attorney General might hand him
copies of the speeches he meant to quote from ana
thus save time.
The Attorney General replied that he must
deal with all the Irish counties he had picKeo
out rs affording the most striking PROOF OF tne
character of the Leagues agitation lie quite
understood Justice Hannen's hint and he was
desirous of adopting any practical suggestion
which would enable him to shorten ms remarks. Ks,
The Attorney General concluded his remarks
by stating that men who had actually parucl-
pated in outragcs would be called as witnesses
and they would tell what moneys had been pald
to them and how the crimes they were hlreo "
commit we're arranged.
The court then adjourned until TUESDAY.
:" The Times, has served subpocnas upon Frank
Hugh ODonnell and his solicitor. requiring them
TO produce certain documents before the Parnell
Commission. 1t has also subpoenaed Henry lamp
bell Mr.. Parnells private secretary, TO produce
letters which he wrote for Mr.. parnell TO Patrick
Ecan and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
4 TALE OF ABANDONMENT IN MID OCEAN.

Boston, Oct 90 tspeclaD. Captain Andrew McKen
zle of the fishing schooner Senator salisbury,
arrested to-day the charge Of setting one Of his
sailors adrlft in mldocean. On September Is the
schooner was anchored oil the Grand Banks, 300
miles from shore. engaged In cod fishing. Captain
Mckenzie so the lors say, took dislike 10 Andrew
Johnson, and ordered him overheard. Johnson OBJ
jccted, and a fight ensucd which ended In Johnson's
enforced retirement the vessels side into dory
CAPTAIN Mckenzie threw some oars into the boat.
of the painter, and told him 10 Johnson tried 90
board the vessel, but was forced back each time.
Finally he rowed OF. After going several miles
he sighted another schooner, and taken aboard
He reached this port early In the week, and entered
complaint with the authorities -pd the captain was
arrested his RETURN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
WILL OF COLONEL r.. NJ. PULs1FER.

Boston, Oct 26.-By the will Of Colonel Royal
NJ Pusifer which has Just been filed In the Middesex
Probate Court, East Cambridge, all his real and per
sonal estate IS left to his wife, Clara s. Pulsifcr.
One clause in the document reads as follows: In
making provision solely for my wife, / am not I'M
mindful of my children, George r. and Louis W. and
Intentionally omit to provide for them in this In
strument' Colonel Pulslfers wife, his George
and +. f. whiting are nominated as executors and arc
authorized 10 sell, IL necessary any part of his
tate real or personal. In the carrying out of their
trust The will is dated October 1s, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
SHOOTING A STRIKER IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Oct 26.-About IL 80 o'clock this morning
as a Carl-st grip going north Between Gar
field and Webster aves., gang Of men got on the
car When the got into Lake View, the gang
assaulted George Horton, driver and II. A. Ashford
conductor, both men. The conductor and driver
were struck several times, after which Conductor
Ashford drew revolver aud fred two shots into the
crowd One OF tlle shots took effect IN H. Bowman 5
head. inhcting serious though not fatal wound
The Lake View police arrested several Of the gang
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
A BoULANGIsT MEETING BROKEN UP.

BOULANGIST MEETING BROKEN UP'
Paris Oct 26.-At a Boulangist meeuns III ue
sale wagam tonight, at which about ooo persohs
were present, party of Anti -Bouiahg's's ho"uou
by Iulller provoked free fight. Many persons werc
carried out OF the place with accratcd and bleeding
faces During the turmoil Lullicr fired revolver
from the platform into the audience. lie was I'M
rnedately thrown down and belabored Win suchS t
an. of which penetrated his neck Luicr fired again
three times whereupon the gas was put out ana
general rush was made for the doors Lulller was
taken to a drugstore where his wound was dressed
n is not known whether any one was wounded by
the shots fired by Lullicr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
BUSY DAYS AT THE HEADQUARTERS.
ALI, SERENE WITH COLONEL ERHARDT - TIL

ALI, SERENE WITH COLONEL ERHARDT - Thh
DEMOCRACY BADLY MIXED.
Business was brisk at the headquarters OF Colonel
Erhardt yesterday All day long visitors Eept pour
ing in anxious to give assurance of their support 10
the "only pure political tcket' The Npuoncan
candidate for Mayor IS actively engaged IN the hgh.
for a pure city government, standing in the irons
ranks and working with the rest, speaking day and
night.
De,ccttons I'm the ranks OF the County Democracy
IN favor of Erharit and occurring with sur
prising rapdity, and bets are being freely mahe tha'
Hewitt will not poll $4,000 votes on NOVEMBER D.
There were many Withdrawals from him yesterday
committee called on Sheriff Grant ana INFORMED h"'
of his Endorsement by the Democratic Business Mems
Association at steinway Hall Thursday night Ths
following were on the committee J. J. O'Donohue.
Fuceue Kelly j. d. Crimmins, J. Rhinelander Dillon
NJ Folsom Lawson n. Fuller, J. J. Little, Evan
Thomas W. H. Morrel and David Mcclure. AT tho
same time the following letter will help TO confuss
uatters vors oc,ohs, o. 1888
Hon J. j. oDonohue. President Conference Committee OF
Business Mems Association
Dear Sir: Our organization has Just come 70 tne
knowedee OF the that the association OF which you
are president organized to support the cAo.
o,ev As we feel 1t duty as patriotic citizens OF
ns cv and State TO do all In our power both as ind'
vduals and as an organization toward the election OF
David b. H as Governor and Hugh j. Grant As mayor,
from now until the polls close on November D. ana nos
,, ~ embarrass your body place either OF US In
s,s nositlon we deem IL but right to withdraw from
your conference.
trusting that object for which we are both aoorns
NAV he attained and assuring you Of our heartiest gooa
wishes believe U.S. Very truly yours,
RETAIL DRY GOODS 'Lh'i i-AN1'D "''D N'
CLUB.
George Finng gan, secretary
The following quotations arc being extensively
circulated:
,h,u { Hewitt Is the representative OF class prcu.
a., 49,, vnovnothlnylsm TAMMANY HALL
Hugh J. Grant is the representative OF corrupt
noiitlcal organization controlled by few men who
successful will bring shame and disgrace on our city
ABRAM S. HEWITT
wa belIeve from the above they know each other
thoroughly. oNlIf-p Lano" AMI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
A VERDICT OF Thirty THOUSAND DOLLARS

Boston, Oct. 26.-In the suit OF Mrs. Myra Beas
against Dr. Auglstin Thompson, Of Lowell, for $50,
900 damages for having allenated her husbands af
fections, the jury this morning brought In verdict
for the plaintiff awarding her 10000 damages
Counsel for DR.. Thompson said that motion would
be made to set aside the verdict II the verdict is
not set aside will be carried TO the Supreme
Court on exceptions that portion of the jud ge's
charge wherein lie ruled that the letters from DR..
Thompson TO Mrs. Beals were not privileged
commune ations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
AN ELECTION TO PARLIAMENT.

London, Oct. 26-AD election was held at Merthyr
rydyil to-day to fill the Parliamentary seat made
vacant by the death Of Mr.. Henry Richard. Mr.
Richard who was a Home Ruler, was returned with
out opposition In to-day's election there were two
candidates. both Gladstonians, Mr. Ffoulkes Grifhhs
peing the nominee of the Liberal Association and
Mr. Pritchard Morgan running as an independent
saddidate. Mr. Morgan was successful, polling -
i49 votes against 1896 for Mr. Griiths