, 1888-09-22
FLASHES.

Harding, who yesterday boldly entered
the Fifth and Commercial National banks
and grabbed a large sum at each place,
was arraigned in the Tombs court to-day.
He pleaded not guilty, and was COM
mitted for trial without bail. The fact
has been developed that he is the same
man who escaped from the cour two
months ago when up for some other of.
tense. He acknowledged the tact that
his real name is O'Connor. He has
served three terms in the penitentiary for
sneak thieving.
st. Louisville Texas Republican state
convention at Fort Worth is fighting over
the proposition not to nominate a state
ticket. Much acrimonious debate is be-
ing INDUCED in.
New York.-The engagement of Miss
Zerega, daughter of John Zerega, of
New York, to the Duke of Newcastle Is
announced.
New York.-The Press Club to-day
passed resolutions commencing the heroic
devotion of the newspaper men at jack
s~onville, and has appointed a committee
to solicit subscriptions for the benefit of
the family OF NJ. p. Bowden, city editor
of the Tunes Union, who died a few days
ago.
Bismarck, Dak.-The Marquis de
Mores has turned his attention from cat
tie to railroads and has in contemplation
an extensive plan of railroad building in
China. Over twenty citizens in this
vicinity think seriously of joining his en-
terprise and going to China.
Boston. John L. Sullivan passed a
comfortable night. This forenoon he was
reported stronger. His stomach is able
to retain medicine and nutrimeat and his
condition is generally better.
Paris.-By an explosion in a melinite
factory at st. Ones. masses of burning
debris were carried 800 yards. Six fac
tories and two houses were destroyed.
Washington. The president sent to
the senate this afternoon the nomination
of John G. Farmhouse, of Michigan, to
be minister to Belgium.
Berlin. Emperor William has con-
frmed the election of Prof. Hannack to
the chair of church history in Berlin uni
versity, despite the protests of the senior
evangelical council, which disapproved
his religious views. This is regarded as a
heavy blow to the extreme church party.
Brussels. -Advices from Stanley Falls
state that Prof. Jameson, who was en-
gagged In organizing an expedition for the
relief of Henry Nj. Stanley, died of Afri-
can fever at Bangolas, on the Congo,
August IL. The organization of another
relief expedition is now regarded as help
less.
London. = The Manchester autumn
meeting September handicap was won by
Gold Seeker, Grafton second, King
Fisher third.
Manchester, Eng.-The executive of
the Cotton Spinners Association has
adopted the proposition to run the mills
on short time to defeat the speculative
ring.
Washington. The president to-day
appointed Gen. Walter Newberry post
master at Chicago, vice NJ. B. Judd re-
signed.
Buffalo. Thieves last night entered a
pay car on the Lake Shore road in the
outskirts of the city. administered either
to the occupants and escaped with $780,
900.
Boston.-The Labor party will nomin.
ate Il state ticket here Sept. %.
Indianapolis. The trouble which ha:
existed between the Typographical Union
and the Journal Publishing company wa:
settled tonight. Col. Jno. c. New met
delegation of the union and an amicablt
adjustment of the troubles were arrived at
Madrid. Hundred of lives has beer
lost through foods in Algeria. Many per
sons are ruined.
st Louls.-The chief thing discussed
by the Switrhman's Mutual Aid Associa
ton to-day wa5 the plan of federation be
tween the engineers, firemen. switchmer
and brakemen which was received here
this morning from the fremen's conven
ton in session at Atlanta.
Indianapolis. - Gen. Harrison re
ceived two delegations to-day. one from
Winchester and the other from towns il
Randolph county, Indiana, composed
largely of farmers. who came on two
special trains OF forty coaches aud nun
bered over 9. 800, being one of the larges
delegations that has visited the city.