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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

matters might have been settled before now III IL
would not be somewhat unsafe we would SEND tho
Boston back to aid the other vessels In case OF neces
sity."
II was learned this afternoon that the action OF
Secretary Whitney In ordering feet OF vessels TO go
to Hayti is due not so much to absolute refusal
on the part of that Government TO comply with the
request for the release of he seized American YES
sell as 10 the dlaory tactics adopted by the Haytian
authorities The position Of this Government Is un-
derstood to be that, as the Iayan ma authorities d,
they arc virtually bound by its decision. and that
when they werc Informed by this Government that
they had no legal right to seize and de ain the Haytan
Republic, they should have accepted the situation
and released the vessel While they have not refused
to do this, they are, Il is said, acting In such a
ton TO accept the judgment against them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
HE DID NOT HEAR THE WARNING.
THE AUDITOR OF THE OLD DOMINION STEAM
SHIP COMPANY KILLED BY TRAIN

SHIP COMPANY KILLED BY TRAIN.
Joseph Thompson, tho auditor OF tho Old Dominion
Steamship Company, of Ncw-York. was run over ana
instantly killed at the Mast crossing OF the Penn
sylvanla Railroad, in Elizabeth, on Thursday night.
The accident was witnessed by the gateman, Patrick
Carroll who did not recognize Mr.. Thompson. and for
over three hours there considerable mystery as
to what had become Of the body The gateman says
that the gates were down and Mr. Thompson al
tempted to pass under them Carroll shouted at him
to 20 back but he thinks the old man did not hear
him. for no stepped directly In front OF the advancing
locomotive. As soon as the train had passed Car
roll started to search for the body.
The train following instructed to look out ior
the body and Just below the Linden station, dis
ance OF nearly four miles the engineer saw the oody
living near the track and stopped his train little
after II O'Clock the police found Z. b. Banad OF NO
4G0 Monroe-ave., searching for Mr. Thompson VINO ne
said was his father-in-law. Mr. Thompson nan
started early in the evening for church. but had not
returned Mr.. Banam went to Linden later anu
recognized the dead
Mr. Thompson a native Of Nova Scotia ana WIS
sixty years old For twelve years he had been In the
employ OF the Old Dominion steamship company. ts
Mr. Thompson careful man. his nlends are
much surprised that he should have taken any such
risk as related by the Satcman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
MURDERED BY A CAPTURED TRAMP.

Cheyenne. wyo., Dec. Nv. j. Vannco w0
murdered early yesterday morning. While all Of the
family except child absent, a tramp entered
Mr.. vannice's house and stole some articles OF
jewelry and a purse, immed aely aferward starting
toward Fort Laramie. Mr.. Vannlce captured tho
man at a ranch five miles from town. He started
for town with the tramp In buggy. Late last night
the buggy found on the praire, with the dead
body of Mr.. Vannicc. Mr. vanncc about sixty
years OF age and leaves a large family. lie was
for several years sheriff of Henry County, Illinois.
warm personal fr end of senator Cullom. He had
been for time superintendent OF the y. NJ. c. A.
OF this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE HAYTTANS WILL HAVE TO GIVE IN.
SECRETARY WHITNEY TALKS ABOUT THE sEIZ.
rRE-SuIpS ORDERED TO SEA


Washington. Dec. Z CspeciaD. Though the State
Dcpari ment continues observe silence there seems
to be little doubt that demand for the release Of
the Haytien Republic has been made, and that such
a demand will be backed by a couple or more OF men
ofwar Tclcgrarhc instructions have been sent TO
Rear Admiral Cherardi, commandant Of the New.Y0rh
Navy Yard, to have the ships Richmond, Galena and
Yantic prepared for as rapidly as possible. 1t
was expected that these vessels would in the Ordi
nary progress Of the work upon them, be completed in
about two weeks. The idea now is TO have them
ready so that they can sal direct for Iiayti early
next week Orders have also bee7 issued for Rear
Admiral Luce, commanding the NcI.h Atlantic sta
ton, 10 transfer his flag from the Gslena to the
Richmond and TO use that vessel as the flagship Of
the expedition.
Late this afternoon the commandant Of the Norfolk
Navy Yard was Instructed 10 prepare the United
States ship OSsipee for service as soon as posi-
BILE 1t will take a little longer 10 do this than
Will be necessary with the vessels at New-fork, but
II is thought that she be fully prepared TO follow
them TO Hayt within few days. She will be
sent to Port au- Prince unless something happens in
the meantime to render II unnecessary.
Secretary Endcott had Interview with secre-
tary whitney this morning, and rImor started that
II had been decided to send a number Of troops TO
Hayt to assist the naval forces but It was subse
uuenty ascertained that there foundation for
the report.
Secretary whitney said to-day: The secure o: the
Uaytien Republic was not justified The Haytans
Will have TO give her up. That's all there IS 10 II.
We may not have any trouble about the matter, but
as there is local disturbance in Hayt IL is desirable
that we should have naval vessel there. 1t is
fortunate that the yellow fever broke out on the
Boston while she was at Port Prince and CON-
psnsA ~ to dspa<. for q cooler climate. otAsrwke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
ZACH PARENT UANTs THE CRILD.
LATEST ATTEMPT OF THE REV NJ. SCOTT, OF
BOSTON, TO GET POSSESSION OF
Ills DAUGHTER

ST. Louis, Dec. (SpeciaD.-Thc monotony OF inc
legal grind in Judge Lubke's court was Unexpectedly
varied this morning. W. b. Homer and CLINTON
Rowcll appeared attorneys for the Rev william
II. Campbell, pastor Of Congregational Chufch III
Boston. Mr. Campbell was on hand. He had come
from the East for the purpose of obtaining the Gus
tody OF bis little daughter, who Is alleged 10 ne
Illegally restrained by her mother. Mrs. Minnf
Scott Campbell, the minister's wife, against whom
divorce suit is now pending in the Massachusetts
capital. Mrs. Campbell IS the daughter OF X IL.
scott, of this city, and her marriage TO the Boston
preacher took place seven years ago. Aiier living
together about three years, Mrs Campbell lefi hcI
husband and lived while I'm Russia But she J.
now supposed be I'm ST. Louis with her little girl
Christine. The minister this morning was granted
writ Of habeas corpus which called CT the mother
TO produce the child In court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
F.. n Jones Saratoga The convention Will meet next
year In Albany.
PLUNDERING THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL.
PROMINENT CHICAGO FIRM IMPLICATED
WITH RAILROAD EMPLOYEES IN MAKING
rArsF wAY.RILLS ON GRAIN.

WITH RAILROAD EMPLOYEES IN MAhlN"
FALSE. wAYBILLs ON GRAIN.
Chicago. Dec. 7 (specaD.-A sensational forgery has
been perpotratcd on tho Michigan Central halfway
here and some startling disclosures are expected 10
follow the Investigation which Is now being ihaoe
Several OF the employees Of the road VIII lie removed
and prosecuted II their guilt can be established ana
one of tho biggest Board of Trade firms is also mpii
Gated The officials OF the Michigan Central assert
that certain employees Of the road on tho one manu.
and employees OF the Board Of Trade hrm On one oher
have been guilty Of connvance al forgery a"u III.
company is not yet willing to say that 'ho hoa"s Vi
the Board of Trade house were entirely innocent IN
the matter
The forgery was madc certain way-onls on
sb,nments Of grain 10 tho East The bills were mado
out and charged on the basis OF two and haf cents
less than the rate agreed upon from Chicago. Ine
shipments were made by the Chicago hrn ana no"
long they have continued no ole KNOWS Charmah
BIanch Of tho Central Traffic Association, dscov-
cred IL and informed Mr.. Mckay, agent OF the Mich
Iean Central freight department. Mr. Mckay was
asounded He said he did not believe It. but never
thelcss he sci In operation nearly every telegraph wire
10 Buffalo that the company controlled, and the nc
suit was that the forgery of the wayblls was dlscov-
cred, tho shipments were stopped and The rates col
lected up to their full amount
The officials OF the road werc reticent this morning
regarding the affair One Of the morning papers pub
lished what purported 10 Do true report Oh 'io ioi
gerry and IL was hin'ed that, instead OF knowing
nothing Of the shipments in question, the roo had
a thorough knowledge OF them and was gurt OF
violation Of the law against discrimination One OF
the officers Of the road, who desired that his name
should not be mentioned. said this morning:
"The president of the road began an Investigation
this morning and It will be thorough one. 1t
would surprise people II named the firm involved,
bu until the matter has been sfted to tho bottom, the
men we believe TO be guilty shall be nameless
Then, however, We will have no mercy. The Mich,
lean Central has been gull y Of no wrong act We
have simply been imposed upon. 1t is not true,
either, that The shipper made anything, as we dis
covered the fraud In tme'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
oRDER TO THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

Kansas City, Dec THE Fourth General Order OF
the G a. r. issued yesterday. The order gives
instructions the inspectors general changing tho
time OF closing their annual inspection from December
81 to June 30. The report Of the Pension Committee
approving certain bills being introduced In Con-
trcss Is commended and the following comrades ap-
pointed as the Pension Committee George A. Merrill,
Lawrence, Mass. James Tanner, Brooklyn; John S.
Kountz, Toledo, Ohio; John W. Burst, Sycamore,
H. and Richard W. Bluey. Pleasanton, Ean. Tho
order further states that the certificate Of member
ship which was ordered by the National Encampmcnt
is now ready for issue the design adopted BY
the Council Of Administration. and has been copy
nghted for the Grand Army of the Republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
HE HUMBUGGED "THE TIMES"
PATRICK MOLLOY TESTIFIES. GUARDED BY
POLICE
AN UNSATISFACTORY WITNESS BEFORE THE
PARNELL COMMISSION is SENT
pACV To PRISON

AN
PARNELL COMMISSION is SENT
BACK TO PRISON.
London, Dec 7.-Parfck Moloy, who refused to
obey tho subpoena of The Times" to give evidence
before the Parnell Commission and who was arrested
and brought from Dublin under escort OF police,
was placed in the witness box when the Commission
assembled to-day. He was guarded by police At
torney General Webster, for " The Tines examined
him at length but did not succeed In extracting a
title of evidence. Moloy mot all the Attorney-Gen
erals questions with blank denial profession Of
ignorance
On cross-examination by Michael Davtt, Moloy
stated that solicitors clerk In Dublin had promised
him money If he would crimnato Mr.. Davitt. either
by true false evidence.
Mr.. Davitt asked the witness II It was the common
belief in Ireland that agents Of The Tines and tho
Government were trying TO obtain evidence by eribes
and threats
Presiding Justice Hannen overruled the question
Cross-examlned by Sir Charles RUSSELL Molloy said
lie had been humbugging The Tines people and
had only intended 10 get what he could from them.
Justice Hannen refused TO hear the evidence of the
Dublin solicitors clerk mentioned by Mooy regard
ing the declarations of Molloy prior TO the time he
was served with subpoena
Molloy was returned TO prison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE AUSTRIAN ARMY BILL PASSES.
EXPRESSION OF LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT
IN THE REICHSRATH.

Vienna Dec 7.-During the debate in the Lower
House on tho Army bili, Herr Plener, OF the Leu,
declared that the party In spite of its opposition TO tho
foreign policy OF the Government, would vote for a
bin desiring strengthen the military position OF the
Empire.
Herr Reger said that the Austro-Hungarian people
would support the sovereign IN the loyal observance
of the condition OF the alliance with Germany. lie
denied that Pan-slavism prevailed among the western
Savs. The Bohemian nation de red to become ncilhef
Russian nor German Count Won Welsersheimb,
Minister OF War stated that. I'm accordance with the
wishes of the supreme military commander, the
German language would be tho medium for official
Intercourse In the army.
The bill approvcd-103 to 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
70 PROVIDE FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.

Utica, ~ " Dec. 7-At the sixth annual conven
ton Of the City superntendcns Of Schools held here
t. c. Cole OF Albany presented Iepcrt on educational
laws, which is be pnt into the shape OF bill to b.
presented to the Legislature 10 provide for the el-
,mcntaiy education of children. Tho report was
adopted Measures were taken 10 provide suia'l
school accommodations for the largo number OF children
who are unable 10 attend school throughout the stale
\ committee appointed TO draft bill TO prevent
the selling OF tobacco children under sixteen years
Of age. Tie following officers were elected for tn;
ensuing year. President Daniel Beatty, OF Troy vico'
president William L. Maxwell, Of Brooklyn secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

THE PURCHASER SAID TO BE JOHN A. NORRIS
OR SENATOR HEARsT-THE PRICE ss5.ooo.
London Dec THE Derby winner Ormonde has
been sold to an American for 1900 pounds.
This 1885 ooo) is next to the biggest price ever paid
for stallion. The buyer is said TO be John A. Morris.
Of Throggs Neck, who has madc millions out of the
lottery business The purchase Of Ormonde is lottery
business OF the widest sort. The horse of the CEN
ury the winner of the triple crown, the mighty sue
cessor of West Australian Gladiator and Lord Lyon.
the champion of the English turf. the nvincibe Or
monde is a roarer If nc were not, amount of Amer
lean dollars could have induced the Duke Of West
minister 10 part with him. He was
the pride Of Kngsclere and all the resources Of
science have been expended in vain effort to cure
him Of his nalady At the close Of the racing season
Of $50 Omondo was universally and Justly regarded
as tho gandest horse In the world. IL no had
brukcn down, bis value as a sire would at least
have been great q the sum (S7o,O00 given by the
Duke Of Westminster for Ormondcs grandsirc, Don
caster and for many to come the winner OF the
Derby. st. Legor. and Two Thousand Guncas would
probably have hold his court at Eaton Hail. In
Cheshire, a a worthy successor to Touchstone and
Pantaloon, to Doncaster and Bend Or But being
touched In the wind bis noble owner has no use
for him and sells him to American for $4,000
This sum, preposterous It seems, IS $4,000 less
than Lord Duppn paid to Mr. Gosdcn for Patriarch,
the 81. Leger WHINE: Of 1876.
Ormonde is FIVE years old. He is not a perfect
beauty, is he perfect horse to the eye. His
color is dark bay, the black rising nearly to the
hooks There is great deal Of daylight under him.
Some people call him leggy He IS over sixteen
hands-a powerful, rangy and impressive creature.
The shoulders long, bold and sl0png the neck IS
short and thick the feet and legs are firm as steel
the quarters are superb.
Il-fortune seems to follow the noted horses
imported from England to the United states. Prince
Charlie who purchased in England only four or
five years ago. died In 1886. His owner at
secured Lord Falmouth's Derby winner, Klngcraft
10 take his place. Kingcraft died on the steamship
that was bringing him over. II is singular coin
cidence that Blue Gown, tho winner Of the Derby two
years before him, also died the voyage 10 this
country. There are, however, two Derby winners
now in the United Stafes-IiOquos and St. BlaSe.
Nearly two years ago The Tribune suggested that
he Duke of Westminster send ormonde to Kentucky.
where, II believed, he might be cured Of roaring
The Duke has taken the hint. greatly TO his profit.
IS the wish Of every turfman that the purchaser
may profit tco.
At a late hour last night It rlmolcd that Alr.
Morris bought Ormonde for Senator George Hearst,
Of California.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
10 MERCY FOR TWO YEw.JERSEY MURDERERS

Trenton, n. j., Dec. CspeciaD-The Court OF Par
dons met to-day, and refused to commute the death
sentence In the OF John Meyer DOremus, now CON
fined In the Bergen County Jail for murder of his
son. Doremus sentenced to be hanged on Decem-
Der TO-
The same action was taken In the case OF Robert
Elder Of Atlantic County who was found guilty OF
killing his father and sentenced TO be hanged on
January g. The court stored william Wlber OF Hudson
County. to citizenship and pardoned John Bcvens
who was sentenced last May to eighteen months for
grand larceny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
CENsURING CHIEF SECRETARY BALFoUI

London, Dec. THE committee appointed by the
House OF Commons to inquire into the arrest within
tho precincts Of the House of Mr.. sheehy Irish
member, has adopted report by majory OF one.
which sets forth that the Irish Executive appears
have taken precaution to issue proper nstruc-
tons to the Irish police for the observance of due
respect TO the House of Commons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
CHANGES IN THE INDIANA SUPREME COURT

Indianapolis, Dec. Tho supreme Court Of In
diana convenes noxt Tuesday, It being tho last term
Of the present court, which Is Democratic. On Janu-
airy T. three recently elected Republican judges, Berk
SHIRE Coffey aud Olds ascend tho bench to succeed
thc Niblack Howk and collars. The signih-
cant feature of the change Is the fact that after
January the Supreme Court is Republican by ono
ajority. This will be only the second time since
the admission Of Indiana into the Union that her
Supreme Court has been other than Democratic IN
complexion. The first Republican court was from
l,..4 lsIO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08

Boston, Dec. 7.-orders having been received from
Washington for all the naval recruits at the Charles
town Navy Yard to proceed at once to New-York. IA
Of them left here By the Old Colony Line al O'Clock
this afternoon In charge Of Lieutenant Commander
Farenholdt, Lieutenant shipey and salmaker Boreuni
Only the ship, company forty men all told are
left on the Wabash. Whether all the men, only
some of them, to be shipped on the Gaena. could
not be learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
LOOKING FOR LOST THOuSANDS

Merlden. Conn, Dec. - Henry n. Tucker, wealthy
westfei farmer, trying 10 discover the whereabouts
OF about $4,000 In money and securities which were
taken from tin box In the closet Of his sting-room.
He discovered the loss last night and Immediately
reported 1t 10 the police. George Harrison, age
twenty-five years. employe. who has been In jail,
has been suspected and has disappeared. About
$1,000 Of the securities negotiable. II y said
that Mr. fuckers daughter IS In love with Harrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
SEVERAL OF THE MINISTER'S HAND IN THEIR
RESIGNATIONS.

Madrid, Dec. 7.-General ORyan has resigned the
portfolio Of the Ministry of War. To-day 1t was
rumorcd that Senior Pugcerver, Minister OF Finance,
desired to resign in consequence Of the smalncss OF
the Government majority in the Budget Comin'tee
Tonight is announced that several Of the Cabinet
Ministers have resigned.
Prime Minister sagasta will have an interview win
the Queen Regent tomorrow.
The crisis IS due to the election OF eight Conserva
tivcs and Protcctionists as members of the Budget
Committee. The Conservatives hope viii the heip
form a semi Conservative Protectionist Ministry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
A RABBI SUES TWO BRorHERs

Kingston, " Y, December lSpecaD.-Rabbi
Wolf Berger, of the Congrega Anche Chcsed In this
city, has brought action agalnsl KIngsbLro Brt,ers
o business firm the strand here. to recover for
services rabbi in say ng prayers for the repose Of
the soul OF their father, who died recently also for
teaching them the Hebrew prayer safi by male
Ch ldreD the death OF their pareais and for Pre-
pairing an inscription for the falhers monument.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
THE JUDGES CONFER IN THE LNDAUER CASE

Chicago, Dec. The Judges Of the thrcc c0tltH
Interested I'm the Lindauer litigation Messre. Tuey
Prendcrcast and Horton, held conference last night
which they agreed that. I'm making decisions In tho
case I'm the future they would not frcspass upon the
Jurisdiction or dignity Of each other The contempt
cae of Attorney Newman up before Judgf
Prendergast this morning. but was postponed until
next Tuesda-. Newman had been held to answer for
contempt In refusn to testify concerning an alleged
lntmation made b. him that certain papers In the
custody OF the court had been tampersd with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
MR. FEATHERsTONE WILL MAKE CONTEST.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec Cspeciap.-Lewis p.
Fcatherstone, Independent candidate for Congress
in the Ist District, arrived here today from his
home at Forest City, / shall contest tho sea. OF
william H. Cate. Democrat he said, on the ground
OF fraud. have been looking over the district
pretty thoroughly the last three weeks. and feel
confident Of being able 10 prove 10 the next Congress
that /, and not Cate, entitled TO represent the
Ist ArAsnsas District In that body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
.REEKs ADDRESSED BY PRINCES SOPHIA.

London, Dec. 7.-Empress Frederick arrived at
buckingham Palace to-day. During the day she re-
CO we'd deputation OF Crcehs who expressed their
pleasure the berohal OF Princess Sophia the daug
ter OF the Empress, to the Duke Of Sparta, the Crown
Prince Of Greece. The Empress thanked the dcputa-
lion briefly and then Princess Sophia addressed the
gathering, expressing her desire to identify herself
In every way with the interests Of the country Of her
Intended husband
Later-Empress Frederick visited the Throat Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
A BANQUET TO DADABAI NAORoJr.

Lordon, Dec IA number Of friends Of Naoroi
to whom Lord Salisbury referred black man.
propose TO entertain him at banquet at the National
Liberal Club, a protest against tho language used
nv Lord Salisbury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
ARRESTED on AN ovERDRAwy ACCOUNT.

ARRESTED on AN OvERDRAwy ACCOUNT
Buffalo, Dec Z (Speclal.-George %. Briggs Bur
falo lumber dealer. who failed few days ago with
liabilities amounting to $4,000, and assets Of
Ss5 900, arrested today because Of an overdawn
account at the Bank Of Buffalo, and noto Of es,OoO.
lie furnished ball
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
PARIS CoUNCILMEN FIGHT A DUEL.

Paris, Dec. lowing TO dispute at yesterdays
meeting Of the Municipal Council, two Of the mem
bers-M Menoival, Bo ulangist, and NJ. Chdutcmps,
an Irreconclable- duel this morning. Tie
weapons used were swords. NJ Chautemps received
a wound in the arm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
ARREST OF AN IRISH PRIEST

Dublin, Dec. 7.-Faiher Kennedy ha been arrostef
az Kanturk, County Cork, 70 a tending meetings OF
suppressed branches of the Natlcual League
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-08
BULGARIAN BIZ GANDs PUNISHED.

Sofia, Dec five brgands, ged with raidnG
the Bellova depot IN July last have been tried and
convicted. Three of them were sen enccd % fifteen
years penal servtude. ono to five years, and
three years.