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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
MISCELLANEOUS RAHRO4D NEWS.

st. Paul. Nov. 4.-Nebon c. Thrill private secretary
10 Secretary Oakes the Northern Pacific. has been
appointed assistant 10 president OF that road The earn
nes of Northern Pacific for October were 50 21ss94
q gain over the same month last year If s5i4.013
Philadelphia. Nov (Speciai)-Cenral Superintendent
sweigart has appointed w. C. Briser chief special
officer the Reading Railroad.
Des Moines Iowa Nov. 4.-The brought by the
obers Of Davenport Dubuque and Burlington before the
Railroad Commissioners were decided Yesterday They
charged roads with conspiracy to MAINTAIN high and
sxtoronse and to discriminate against Iowa cities
The Commissioners nnd follows: The charge OF con-
spiracy is not sustained The charge OF Determinations
being interstate is beyond the control OF the board The
charge Of unjust exortonae rates Is fully by
the evidence is sustained by the board which
THE evidence the question Of Discrimination in inter
s,.,s rates against Iowa shippers develops a system
rates 40 unjust 70 be serious blow at The business
prosperity Of thus engaged within the Sue The
law rates obtained by Iowa jobbefs from the Eastern
arst are neuralized by the high local rates within the
STATE 50 that the hcass rate In and fourhchss rate
nm, are largely In of the class from Chicago Iowa
points and our dealers placed at such Disadvantage
As 10 destroy largely their profits ana seriously TO cripple
their business" The opinion is signed by Commissioners
Smith and Campbell. The other commissioner, MI Day
saws he has been threatened by the obbers in case he did
not give his opinion before November ana 80 he declines
70 STATE his views until after the election
Chicago H. Nov. z-Receiver Truesdaie' of the Mn
ncapois and ST. Louis Railroad, has informed chairman
that he epds that large blocks OF 900 mile tckes
have found their way scapss hands and are being
seriously 10 cut the regular f"es oo""eh Oh
ra.o and Ct PauI and Minneapolis In order 10 protect
his company against competition he has decided to
be no longer bound by Northwestern passenger agree
nent and TO enter into agreements until uniform
rates are firmly maintained by all lines Chairman ADoou
has called meeting Of all the lines Interested IN the
passenger traffic be held in his ONCE next
"Wednesday
roueka Kan. Nov. 3.-Judge Brewer has decided In
the Allen County case which certain alternate sections
land granted by the Governmcnt 70 ihe "iSs"ur''
Kansas and fexas Railway claimed by the settlers
thereon that the land in question legally belongs to the
yarosd company The settlers will. therefore, he com
PEELED to give possession. The tract embraces large
aGexnt Of the most fertile fsrmns LANDS 70 TINS county
49, ooo .eesrs are thus thsvwn sut Il Shsir AsneA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
THE SEOUEI TO A SUMMER ROMANCE

Long Branch n. j., Nov A sensation has
been occasoned here and at Asbury Park. by the
clopemcnt of Miss Ella MacChencny age eighteen
the daughter Of Henry MacChencny, pro-
pr'etor Of the Hotel Asbury, at Asbriy
Park, with Charles Bebee, Of NewYork
Miss MacChencny's father was opposed TO the match
because he believed the couple were too young. 1t
appears that Bebee and Miss MscChencny came here
last night TO view the Republican parade After the
parade they proceeded 10 the house Of Long Branch
minister where they were married They then went
TO a hotel. This morning they hired carriage
and were driven to the Globe Hotel at Red Bank
where they had dinner. There all trace Of them was
InCt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
. STRONG srsPrcroy OF POISONING.

A mysterious of poisoning has come to light
in Orange y. J. Mrs. John Saxon, a woman nearly
seventy years old, died suddenly on Thursday cven-
ing at IL o'clock after only few hours Of sickness.
The attending physician ordered a posi-morem ex-
animation. which has not yet been completed, but
enough has been shown indicate that the woman
died from the effects of a strong irritant poison.
probably arsenic An inquest has been ordered for
this morning. The indications point to foul play In
the case as Mrs. saxon engaged in family fcuds
and wrangling nearly all the time, and was trying
TO sell out her furniture and leave the town for the
sake OF peace she visited Judge Davis, OF Orange.
oniy a tcw hours before her death. 10 try TO have
ber husband and grown children prevented from inter.
ferlng with the proposed sale of her furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
sT4BBED TO DEATH AFTER THE PARADE

John Mccarthy, plumber, living in a tenement
house No. 397 Frst-ave., fatally stabbed early
yesterday morning by Michael Pendergast alias Pen
DER an ex-convlet The two men had taken part
in the Democratic parade saturday night, and had
got well loaded with rum, and when they met after
ward in liquor sevcntcenthst and First-ave.
they were in lighting trim. They belonged to rival
political factions and in few seconds after they be-
gan talking about the merits Of their candidates the
air was filed with curses fists, knives and groans.
When the smoke Of battle cleared away, Mccarthy
was lying on the walk In front OF the gin mill. with
a portion of his intcstlnes pro,ruding from wound
In the abdomen lie removed 70 Bellevue Hos
pltai and the house surgeon said that he would die
In few hours. Pendergast ran away and tho police
are trying to find him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
DRIVEN INTO THEIR LAST DITCH.
THE DEMOCRATS WILL NOW RESORT TO AM

THE DEMOCRATS WILL NOW RESORT TO ANY
MEANS TO CARRY THE ELECTION.
The Democrats are hard pushed at present that
they are even making arduous efforts to bolster up
States of which they formerly had no doubt. Every
day OF fraud arc brought to light and nefarous
schemes discovered which show TO what desperate
straits they have been reduced. John Amber Smith,
once known as the Boy Congressman" from Vir-
glnia, lawyer Of Washington, is at present stop
ping at the ST. James Hotel To a Tribune reporter
he said yesterday that there is undoubtedly deeply
laid plan on the part Of Washington Democrats TO
cheat tho Republicans at the New-York election on
Tuesday. Il am astonshed" continued Mr.. Smith.
at the number of familiar faces meet with here
all of them without exception, politicians and Gov
ernnent officials The purpose Of their visit :
known however. 'AP Wilson, Marshal of the Dis
trict; Dorsey Claggett, Registrar of Wills; Watson
BOYLE member of the Board of Appeals in the Pension
Office, formerly Mr.. Randall's secretary and numer-
Gus others, have frequently since my arrival
Yesterday in close consultation with Eugene Higgins,
both here and the Hoffman House. James L. Norris
the Democratic fEancier, declares that he has raised
sos OOD among tho members Of the party In wash
ington tn here In this city, and the mission OF
the gentlemen mentioned above is to attend TO its
proper distribution.
Lawrence Gordon, financial secretary Of the Demo-
cratic Club of Washington, is also here TO AID his
friends Southemers being colonized in the CITY
BY the score TO help swell the number OF Democratic
votes on election day. prominent Democrat, FOR
whom al present acting as counsel and whose hose
name l. therefore, do 70 disclose, told me thai
there would be at least 10000 votes cast in New
York for Cleveland and Thurman by people whose
homes are in the South, but whose votes not
neodcd there. This, he said, would make Ncw-iork
solid for Cleveland and the Old Roman Further
more, Andrew Gleason, who is stopping at the Glen
Island House, just opposite the ferry. informed ne
that boats fun of men had been landed there from
the South for the purpose Of voting in New-YOrk'
In regard TO Virginia, Mr. Smith added FIX Gov
ernor John Lewis. for six years in the Senate with
Conkliug and who was his devoted friend, says that
every Conkling man In Virginia and the South Will
vote for Harrison; and he believes that Virginia will
snrelv 20 Republican, If there anything approaching
a fair count"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
SEVENTEEN MINERS KILLED.
ONLY THREE ESCAPING WITH THEIR LIVES
MOST OF THE woRKMEN WE'RE HUNGARIANS
AND ITALIANs-AN EXPLOSION OF
AaGAS pocket

OAS fOChEI.
Williamsport, Penn, Nov. A-Thc officers of the
Kettle Creek Coal Mining Company belonging in
this city are in receipt Of information that terrI
bic explosion occurred at their mines, located in
Clinton County, the line Of the Philadelphia
and Erie Railroad, last evening The superln-
tendent, George l.. Miller, upon hearing heavy
report at the new No. drift went to the spot. and
saw that violent explosion had taken place
The necessary arrangements were quickly made
to carry the air to the face of the work, and men
entered the mine to learn the particulars Of what
had occurred. or the twenty-one men who had
been working in the drift only three four had
escaped death or injury. At the end of an hours
hard work fourteen dead bodies recovered
from the drift. Two of those who were injured
subsequently died. One man was missing, and
his remains were found out in the woods where
they had been blown by the force Of the explosion
throu oh the air shaft The total number OF killed
or fatally injured found to be seventeen. All
but four of them were Hungarians or Ital-
ians, whose names are not furnished. The
four English-spealSing men Samuel Killinger,
Patricl, Donnell, Michael Curran and j. Carliston.
The driver, named j. Farrell, entering the
drift when the explosion occurred. He was
thrown toward tn mouth of the mine and
capped. His mule yas killed
The force Of the explosion was shown In the
fact that bodies were blown clear out of the
mouth of the drift. Everything possible was done
for the injured by the mine physicians. The
bodies Of the dead were taken charge of by an
undertaken and prepared for interment The
mine inspector of the district has been summoned
but at latest reports had not arrived. Captain
Bly, the president and other officers Of the com
pany vii leave here tomorrow for the scene OF
The disaster Although the accident occurred be-
fore dark yesterday, it was not given out by the
officials of the company here until to-day.
1t is thought that IN making blast gas
feeder" was struck filing the chamber
with gas which, coming in contact with
% naked lamp, produced the explosion
A gas-feeder" is pocket of gas
in the coal. As soon as pick is struck into 10
explosion follows. 1t is generally conceded that
there was good ventilation, and the mines were
well supplied with air appliances. The superin-
tendent says the accident could not have been
foreseen. and that no blame attaches to any one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
SILLY DEMOCRATIC KNAYES.

Dispatches received from West Virginia indicate that
peculiarly dsrepuabe attempt to force another Bu-chard
incident into the Republican campaign has been is
about to be made From these dispatches IL appears
Democratic rascsls sent telegram the Rev. d..
John Hall Of this city. requesting him I'm his sermon
yesterday grounds against Mr. Cleveland.
giving o. reason therefor his spurious devotion to tho
Catholic hierarchy 1t is certain that such dis.
catch was actually sent to Dr. Hall he has certainly
received no such dispatch but written that
effect and the silly lost heart. their longing
was clearly indicated IrshAmerican citizens will laugh
at such a preposterous and thinly disguised snare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
THE CANVASS DOM IN TENNESSEE.
THE DEMOCRATS WITHOUT ORGANIZATIONS
RRIcE'S FRANTIC APPEAL.

BRICE'S FRANTIC APPEAL.
Knoxville Tenn. Nov. (specaD.-The political
situation IN Tennessee has become intensely interest
ing Recently, while the Democrats have had penty
OF speakers I'm the field, they have he'd no Systematic
organization during the campaign The secret circular
Of T. L. Williams. chairman of the State Democratic
COMMITTEES, Just sent out. intimating that unless
every Democratic voter went to the polls Harrison
would carry State has caused serious alarm among
the members of that party. Hawkins, the Repnphesn
candidate for Governor, has made thorough canvass
and believes he will be successful
A political bombshcll was exploded here to-day
among Democratic leaders when leading Democrat
received information from Chairman Brice concedng
Connecticut to the Republicans and stating that New
York and Indiana were both doubtful and could only
be carried for Cleveland by tho hardest work Hricc
called for financial contributions by telegraph.
money was badly needed About $500 was sent BY
wire Leading Democrats now realize that the stua-
lion f. a grave one for their party and are practically
helpless SO far as organization is concerned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
A MAN FOUND HAyING IN JEROME WOODS.

An unknown was found hanging by ths neck
from tree in Jerome Woods, Ceniral-avc. last
evening IIo was about sixty years old with bald
head and gray mustaohe. had on Hight checked over
coat diagonal Goa; and waiscoat striped trousers,
laced shoes and Derby hat The appearance of the
body indicated man In good circumstances. Thore
was nothing found his clothing 10 give any cew 10 his
Identity. The body was out dsVa and tssen 20 the
MoruuR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
THE NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB PEARS FRAUD.

Washington. Nov. 4.-"The POST tomorrow will
state that the National Jockey Club declined TO
tinue Its successful fall meeting beyond the time
originally fixed because It had learned that combI-
nations were being formed among the horse-owncs
for the purpose Of dividing the purses without regard
to the merits of the horses The boohmakers and tn,
owners OF the smaller stables anxious for
thuanc, and the former offered almost enough FOR tho
betting privileges pay for the purses the club would
have been required 10 put up The larger stables,
however, anxious to retro their horses for the
winter. and only the smaller class OF rsclng-men
might bs formed and the meeting degenerate int .
dtsreputable a6aih.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
Mp RIAJyE WILL START POR HOME TO. DAY.

Mr. Blaine did not leave this city yesterday as
he had planned, but Will start for home to-day AT
II a. M He and Mrs. Blaine and walker Blaine
will 90 10 Boston and spend the night al fouhSs
Hotel Tomorrow morning they VIII leave Boston
for Augusta Mr. Blaine passed quiet day yesterday
and cav hut few callers. Waller Blaine in speaking
Of The great Republican business mems parade, sad
thai his father had remarked that the number OF mep
in the parade and the character OF me prooessUn wcv
y" ~. 1ejighted NTH tie success Of ~ yasadA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
KILLED AND PLACED on THE TRICK


wllkcsbarre, Penn, Nov4.-rran hands on train ,s9
on the Lehigh Valley Railroad when short distance
above Sugar Notch this morning discovered the bod.
of a man lying on the track. The train was stopped
before reaching him and he was picked up. On ex
animation he was found to have died from injuries
about the head indicating that he had been beaten TO
death with a club and then placed upon the track
10 conceal the crfms. From papers found his per-
son he is believed he William Lamersnx OF Greasy
a sn ali town near Sunburyf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
BREAKING RECORDS IN THE WEST.

. San Francisco Nov. AT the Bay District track
Yesterday sable Wilkes, in an effort TO break the
thrce-yearold record of rs 3-4, made mile in :ls
Council Bluffs Iowa, Nov. 1.-Edward Rosewater
was driven here yesterday in the 23 trot 10 lower his
own record Of 90. He the race In three heats
I'm :27, 80 -, "a His time, 2 30 IL, lowers
the twoyearo Old record of the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
LOOKING FOR A pErAULIrNG TREASURER.

LOOKING FOR a DEFAULT1NG TREASCKER.
Montreal, Nov. 4 (Speclap.-Mayor Babcock, OF
Cleveland, Ohio, who IS here VISIT said TO The
Tribune correspondent tonight: al am here to talk
with Axworthy, dcfautng city treasurer, but
not with the view to instltuting legal proceedings
against him doing anything that would embarrass
him in any manner. ! have not succeeded in seeing
him yet. l will probably bo back In tho future
and may be able to arrange matters with him then'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
prorEsTs OF MICHAEL DOrGBERTY.
(sY TELESRAPI TO THE TRIBUNE. J

Philadelphia Nov (SpeeiaD.-The will OF Michael
Doughorty gives $1,000 each TO the Little Sisters OF
the Poor ST. Vincents Home Catholic orphan Asylum
West Philadelphia House of tue Good Shepherd, ST.
Vincent De PauDs Society of the Church of Nativity,
Richmond and the Seminary of ST. Charles BOrromeo
The will Of Robert Heron gives II 900 the WOmen's
Foreign Missionary Society, vi the Presby rerlan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
NEW IRoNCLADs FOR GERMANY.

Berlin, Nov. 4-Thc Government proposes to
sumo the building of large ironclads,, which was
stopped after the wreck of the Grosser Kurfurst
bill providing a credit for the building Of eight
clads will be sent to the ReichStag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
4 TRUcKMay KILLED WITH 4 CBowBAH.

Charles Burton, a driver. died a: his home, No.
zoos First ave. saturday nlght hom severe wound
In the abdomen Coroner Messemer Investigated the
case, and learned that Burton had been struck with
q crowbar on Friday by owen Clonin, who was hclp-
ing burton to unload truck at West Farms C0nin
wifi bs arrested Burton leaves VIII IN 'dAobate
o1rGum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS MISSING.
E STEAMER sAxMUNDHAM SUNK OFF CowEs

THE STEAMER sAXMUNDHAM SUNK OFF cowEs
BY A NORWEGIAN BARK
London, Nov. 4.-The Norwegian bark Nor. Captain
Bjonness from NewYork October . for Stettfn, came
into collision with and sank the steamer saxmundham
off Cowes. twenty-five persons are missing and arc
supposed to havo been drowned. Eight survivors have
landed at Weymouth. The Nor abandoned Her
crew have landed at Portland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05

NEW CASES IN JACKSONVILLE, 11-DEATHS, 3.
Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. tspecal.-President Neal
Miichels official bulletin for the twenty four hours
ending at p. today IS follows Now cases, IL
deaths. 3: number of date. 4277; number Of
deaths to date 364
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
THE KAISER AND THE GERMAN PRESS

Berlin, Nov. 4.-The "Fresinnige zetung' and
other journals deny the existence of concerted Plan
to msrepresent Emperor William. and declare that The
municipal authorities have influence over the pre- IS
The papers express regret that the Kaiser did rot
distinctly specify the offensive article In his remarks
O the municipal delegation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05

PARLIAMENT AND THE SACKVILLE AFF AIR.
London Nov. 4.-Thc "bluobcok" on the slckvie
affair is being prepared for Parliament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05

St. Petersburg, Nov. 4-The Gar and suite met
with hearty reception on their return to ST. Peters
burg The streets gayly decorated and lined
with troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
MAN OFT OF DANGER

CARDINAL NEWMAN OUT OF DANGER.
London, Nov. 4.-Cariinal Newman is now out of
danger thanksgiving service for his recovery was
held TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05

Many OF them occupied land for ten or hfteen
years and have made extensive improvements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-05
NOT SATISFIED YET.

There was an irrelevant postscript and the
signature Yours truly, Reiley" This letter
also Uerrick gave to Mulhall. Mulhall pretended
not 10 be satisfied lie said that the letters did
not mean anything, and perhaps he had better
stop where he was. But finally, to keep HerrclS
On the hook. he suggested that Walsh might go
70 work right away. In day or two Mulhall
received this note from Walsh:
! called sc Alr. ID. O. Hericks office, according to
agreement ana received the Of fifty dollars foO) Tor
the nutn,se of corrupng voters lie wants to know who
,be eommtee's workers at your headquarters and
who the committees workers are in your shops
Another day or two passed. Mulhall and his
friends in the meanwhile sent Walsh TO Herrck
N zoe il he could be fooled into throwing away
another $50. Herrick evidently objected for
Mulhal received this note from him October %:
yo,r friend Welch has called upon me and made
,.ouest which at present 1 cannot comply with You
viii remember that you refused TO give me certain
information until the people below satisfied you In
ce,,ain matter l. in turn. do not feel disposed to give
up anything until receive something In return
ID. c. HERRICK.
REILEY WANTED TO SET HIM AGAIN
That note Muhal received week ago to-day.
lie and his friends did not hear from I1errick
again till Thursday. The mind Of the Admins
frasion Man Friday, evidently occupied by other
Areublous Thoughts. did net reflect that the Labor
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-13
How Sherman Was Discharged,

"Speaking of California;" said Gen
eral Sherman to Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette reporter, with twinkle in his
left eye, 'sit reminds me of how I was
once discharged by my colored boy Jim.
I was first lieutenant in the Fifth artill-
cry in those days, and was ordered out
to California. took my colored boy
Jim with me round the Horn, in clip
per ship, paid him SIG month.
was getting $12 a month then. Big pay9
Not very much, for in addition to being
first lieutenant l was acknowledgement of
the department, but I didn't get cent
for that. Well, we were down at San
Diego, and Jim worked along pretty
steadily.
zone day he came in to me and said
Boss, I'se gwine to quit. Use been Of
fered $500 month to work in libbery
stable up var, and you must pay me dat
much or l quit Three hundred dollars
a month for colored boy and I just
getting $72 from the United States
That proposition of Jim's rather stag
gered me. I said: 'Jim, I guess You bet
ter 60 to the livery-man; l can't pay
yo1 that much WELL said jim,
Showing the whites of his eyes, Il
reckon, then, boss, as how Use got to
discharge you Discharge me he did,
for Jim left. 1t was the first time I was
ever discharged from the army" said the
general, ending the story, ''and by a
colored boy who was earning four times
as much money as l was"