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The morning news., 1889-05-17
oKLAHoMA's LAND GRABBERs.
Another Letter Received from Mar
shal Needles.

Sh6l needles,
WASHINGTON, Nav 16-The Attorney
General has received report from T. B.
Needles, United States marshal of Indian
territory, in regard to the conduct of him
self and his deputies at the opening OF
Oklahoma territory on April %. 'As far
as | am concerned he says, 81 have
not entered any land or lands, town lot or
lots in the Oklahoma district and have no
interest whatever, directly or indirectly,
near or remote, Of any kind or nature in
any land or loJs in the territory. l do no
know positively as to my deputies, but
have had an intimation that one Of them
has secured a town lot in Guthrie, and one
or two have entered quarter section
of land each. l am not positive
as to this, but will at once ascertain the
facts and report to you. If there are any
violations OF the law by my deputies
have not heard of them. No person or
pers ms other than those reported by me to
you In my communication of April so
had any authority from me to enter the
territory on or before April o."
SPECIAL AGENTS on HAND.
Marshal Needles explained that he did
not fully investigate the action Of his depu.
ties because two special agents of the land
office have been engaged for two weeks in
investigating the whole matter, their re-
ports have been sent to Washington and he
presumed the attorney general had been
fully advised in regard to them. he adds
that if the attorney general desires
it. he will go to Muskogse
and Guthrie and make a
thorough examination as to the lands or
lots upon which any Of his deputies may
claim In s. postscript he says: "If the
statements made by me, and the reports OF
the interior department are not satisfac-
tory to you, should like copy Of specif-
cations filedin order that / may furnish
testimony in detail TO refute. should like
to meet my accussr face to face before
you"
Attorney General Miller said this after
noon that it was but just TO Marshal
Needles, o say that the reports Of the
special agents showed that he had helped
them materially in their investigation and
that there was nothing to show that he had
done anything wrong. The attorney gen
ersl added that he would expect Marsaal
Needles to make an Investigation Of the
action Of his deputies in entering lands
The morning news., 1889-05-17
DUNKAvEN's YACHT.
The Days He Suggests for the r
tor the Cup.

The Days He Suggests for the Race
tor the Cup.
NEW YORK, May 16.-The letter received
from the Earl Of Dunraven by Commodore
Smith Of the New York Yacht Club, in re-
lation to the race for the Americas cup
was given out tonight. In it the writer
says: "As for many reasons il is desirable
that the matches should not extend over a
long period Of time, / suggest
that the dates be Tuesday, Oct.
l, Thursday Oct 3, Friday, Oct.
4, Saturday, Oct. 5, and Monday, Oct. z,
Tuesday, Oct. s." The writer also agrees to
the course suggested by the New York club
and the distances, makes some suggestions
about the hour for starting, the choice Of
an umpire, etc., and promises further par
ticulars when he arrives III person.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
BISHOP TUIaG DYING.
He Was Ordained a Priest Forty
Years Ago.

PITTsBURG, May l6-A special from
Altoona says that Right Rev. Bisaop Tuigg,
of the Plttsburg diocese OF the Catholic
church, is thought TO DO dying. He is
lying at the parsonage Of St Johns
priests of the diocese. The last
rites of the church have been ad-
ministered b him. He has been
unconscious for the past two days, and all
hopes for his recovery have been abandoned.
Bishop Tuigg was ordained forty years
ago aud was consecratsd bishop OF Pitts
burg In 1876 In November, 1882, he was
stricken with paralysis, from which he
never fully recovered
The morning news., 1889-05-17
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
The officers Elected by the Grand
Lodge for the Next Year.

The Officers Elected by the Grand
Lodge for the Next Year.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 16.-The third days
session of the Supreme Lodge of the
Knights of Honor was devoted to hearing
reports from committees and the election Of
officers The election resulted as follows
Supreme dictator, II. s. Savage, Of Lewis
ton, Ne 4; supreme vice dictator, Samuel X.
Klo z, Of Newark, N j.; supreme reporter,
d. f. Nelson, OF st. Louis; supreme treas
urer, j. W. Branch, Of st. Louis; supreme
trustees: F. A. Pennington, OF Pniladel-
pha; Judge Okey johnson, Of West Vr-
ginia, and Edmund X. Bacon, Of Easton,
s. c.
In the afternoon the contested seat of
Jacob Huff, of Jacksonville, Fla, was
taken up and finally disposed of by Mr..
HUFF being admitted. 1t was claimed by
some of the supreme officers that Mr..
huff's election was Illegal.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Irelano'a VicaroY.

DUBLIN, May 16-Referring to the re-
port concerning the abolition of the vicroy-
ships Of ireland, the United Ireland says:
"Ihe viceroyship, although degraded, must
be maintained, as it is a siga of Ireland's
separate nationality"
A meeting Of the Irish conservative peers
and members of the House of Commons has
been callei for Tuesday next for the pur-
pose of discussing the question of the aboli-
tion of the Irish vicerovshiD.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Thrown from a Trestle.

BROCK HAVEN, Miss, May TO- Yester-
day afternoon, while a train on the Key
stone lumber Company's branch railroad
Of tile rear cars broke fhree cars were
thrown from the track and three white
trainmen, Clifton Connolly, Samuel brown
and Riley Howell. were badly hurt. Howell
died this morning. Brown is seriously in
The morning news., 1889-05-17
SAMOAN STORM PENSIONS.
Survivors of the Lost Putting In their
Applications.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-AppIications for
pensions are beginning to come in at the
pension office from the widows and depend
ent relatives of officers and men who lost
cir lives in the recent naval disaster at
Samoa. The widow of Capt. Schoonmak-
or, Of the Vandalia, filed her claim a few
days ago and it has been admitted to the
proper division for allowance. Her PEN
sion viii amount to $50 per month.
To-day a colored woman, whose son was
employed on one Of the lost vessels, ap-
peared at the pension Office and filed her
claim for a pension. She will be allowed
Sl3 per mouth.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Locke's Coming Appointment.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-Col. Locke Of
Macon presented George V. Clark and Ste
phen w. Parker of Americus to the presi-
dent to-day.
Col Buck is expected here tomorrow.
Col. Lockes appointment is expected
soon.
Secretary Halford denies emphatically
that his visit to Atlanta has any political
nurposa vhstavar
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Catholic Knights Of America.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, LAY 1.-THE
Catholic Knights Of America, "a session in
this city, abolished the Office o. supreme
legal adviser tonight. Several important
changes in the constitution were discussed
but none we're definitely acted upon.
Hereafter the members insured will be
charged only with assessments made after
their invitation and before their death. A
quarter rate insurance was established with
out limitation as to age.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
A Big Sale OF Lots.

STEVENSON, ALA. May l6,--A sale Of
lots at Stevenson, Ala, yesterday aud to-
day amounted TO S4S,535. The number Of
lots sold was l6l. Stevenson Is on the
Memphis aud Charleston railroad, thirty
eight miles south Of Chattanooga, and near
the mouth of tho Sequatchio valley. The
town was laid Of In April
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Florida's Judgeship.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-District Judge
Locke of the Southern district Of Florida,
who is here TO see that some Florida man
gets the district judges ip 'or the Northern
distric of Florida, said this evening, after
a talk with the Attorney General, that
some Florida man would get it, IL is
thought to be between Mr.. Swsyns of Kis-
simmee, formerly Of Philadelphia, and Mr..
Patterson Of Key West, both Of whom are
now here
The morning news., 1889-05-17
PERPETUAL PENSIONS.
One OF the Yokss Around the Necks
of British Tax Payers.

OH6 OF IHb AOAss AIOuHu IIIo 4VUCKd
of British Tax Payers.
LONDON, May l6.-In the House of Com
mons this evening Mr.. Bradlaugh's motion
opposing ths governments proposal to COM
mute perpetual pensions was rejected by a
vote Of 264 to 205 Mr.. Bradiaugh urged
tue abolition Of pensions having an un-
worthy origin Ike those OF the Dukes of
Grafton and Richm nd.
Mr.. Hanbury, conservative, in secondng
the motion insisted that distinction ought
TO be drawn between pensions arising from
public services and those due to private dis
bonor II was monstr)us that the families
OF Nelson and Nell Guynne should receive
the same treatment.
The effect of the division Is to enable all
perpetual pensioners TO commute at twenty
seven years purchase.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
TIES ON THR TRACK.

Marrow Escapo from O Bad Wreck In
Massachusetts.
GRANTrELD, MASS, May 16.-A das-
tardly attempt was made last night TO
wreck passenger train No SO, bound west
on the Fitchburg railroad, a short distance
from Shelburne Falls. Tho train leaves
there at 1854 o'clock. Shortly before this
hour the track walker found pile Of ties
on the track at a sharp curve. He tried TO
remove the obstruction and was vigor-
ously stoned by some unknown persons.
He ran TO Shelburne Falls and secured help
and cleared the track in time. IL the OBJ
structions had not been discovered a terri
BILE smash up, attended with loss Of life
must have resulted.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Samoan Conference.

LONDON, May II, . A. M. The Berlin
correspondent of the Standard says that
various reports concerning the proceedings
of the Samoan conference have, after in
vestgation, proved to be unfounded. He
is abe to state, however, that the confer
ence is cementing the friendship between
England and Germany.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
MADE A DEMON BY DRINK
AN OHIO FARM HAND SHOOTS
FOUR PERSONS.

His Aged Father and His Divorced
Wife Fatally Wounded-The Wounds
of the Two Other Persons Slight
A Barn Set On Fire and Posse De-
fied-He Was Finally Arrested.
CINCINNATI, May 16-Roo ert Day, 81
years old, son of wealthy farmer living
two miles from Loveland, O., reached homo
about midnight last night from circus in
toxicated. The family was awaiting him.
Drawing two revolvers, he declared his in-
tention Of cleaning out the ranch. The
family hastily left the room Robert Day,
Sr., 65 years old, was the last TO leave, and
his son, with deliberate aim, fired at him
and sent ball through his body.
SEEKING HIS DIVORCED WIFE
Young Day then went in search of the
other members of the family, but finding
none he went to an adjoining farm where
Mrs. Hubbell, his divorced wife, lived He
forced an entrance. The noise awakened
Mrs. Hubbell who came out to learn the
cause. Day on meeting her fired, striking
her in the stomach. A servant girl ap-
peared and he fired at her, slightly wound
ing her in the face.
SETS FIRE TO BARN.
16 tHen seI ure 10 Ine Dafn ana kept the
neighbors away with his drawn revolver
until the marshal overpowered him. During
the fight Day fired ten shots at the party,
one of which touched the face of the mar
shall, Mr.. Day, Sr., and Mrs. Hubbel were
fatally wounded.
Three years ago the murderer married
Mrs. Hubhell while employed by her on her
farm. Two years later he began drinking
and she was compelled to get divorce. He
has bean heard n TIN raatan IN frat axyar h,,h
no reason is given for the killing of his
fathar
The morning news., 1889-05-17

LONDON, May 16.-In the II luss Of Com
mons this afternoon, Mr.. Bali ur, chief
fecretary for Ireland, said ten Irish mem
bsrs Of tho House are now in prison for
offenses under the crimes act. He said they
are all enjoying good health.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Nashvilie's Confederate Monument.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 16.-A monu-
melt to the confederate dead was unveiled
in Mount Olive5 cemetery this afternoon in
the presence of vast assemblage. Survi-
vors Of the war were present in large num-
bers from all over the state.
ni6cent and profuse. Tho orator Of
the day was Col. w. G. p. Breckenridge OF
Kentucky. Daughters Of Col B. #. Cheat
ham of Tennessee unveiled the monument.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
His Illness was Fatal.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL. May l6.--Chief
Of gineers Il. l.. Harris, United States
navy, who was on the naval examination
board TO test the cruiser Charleston, but
who became IN on the voyage from San
Francisco h0r0 aud was incapacitated for
duty, died at hotel here last night
The morning news., 1889-05-17
killed bis wife and Himself.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, May l6. - James
Doran, a well-to-do citizen Of Maltby, three
miles from here, chopped his wifes head to
pieces tonight, and then attempted TO kill
his daughter, but failed. He eafterward cut
his own throat and died Ia a short time.
Domestic troubles was the cause
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Gilly Convicted Of LIBEL.

PARIS, May 16.-Numa Gilly, member of
the Chamber of Deputies for the depart
ment of Gard, has been tried at Montpelier
ON charge of libeling NJ. Sails, member
of the cham or for the department of
Herault, convicted and sentenced to a
months Imprisonment and to pay fine of
200 francs
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Anstralia,a Iriah Fnnd.

LONDON, May 16-Mr. Dillon telegraphs
from Australia that immense meetings
have been held at BAllarat under the au-
pceH Of the Irish deputatiol, aud that
grand donations to the Irish fund have
been received. The members Of the party
are in good health.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
A Severe Rain Storm.

BERLIN, Nav 16.-A terrible rain storm
this evening flooded Peterswaldau, stopped
railway traffic betweel Berlin and Bre-
men, and interrupted traffic on other rail
WAYS. Much dhmage was done in Berlin.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Oronin seen at sherwood.

CHICAGO, May 16.-Chief Of Police Hub
bard to-day received a telegram from John
u. Cummings, chief OF police OF St Gath
erinc, Ont., saying that DIR. Cronin as
as correct.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
The shah at TifIs.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 16.--The shah has
arrived at Tifiis and is st piping at the inn
perial palace there. He was enthusiastic
ally welcomed on his arrival, and at night
the city was illuminated in his honor.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
CHINA Settles Damage claims.

SHANGHAI, May 16.-The claims for
damages arising out of the Chefoo riots
have been settled The English and Ameri-
can flags have been rehoisted, the Chinese
troops salutiug them.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Sugar Bounties.

TRIESTE M 16-A conference of Aus
trian and Hungarian sugar merchants was
held here to-day. Resolutions were adopted
urging the government to withdraw from
the london sugar bonnties convention.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
A STORM IN VERMONT.

rain storm struck this city yesterday morn
ing and continued for two hours. A wind
storm followed which unroofed two busi-
ess houses, while barns and other build
ings were moved from their foundations
and trees and fences were blown down.
The aggregate damage is considerable,
though tho individual losses are not heavy.
The rain was Of much benefit to crops.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
German Col0nization.

BERLIN, MAY 16.-Leading merchants
and commercial associations OF this city are
debating a project for the formation of a
society to promote the settlement of German
merchants and manufacturers abroad.
The morning news., 1889-05-17

CuAnLnsros, IS. e., May i6.--Honry
Waters %. editor Of tbs Louisville Courier
Josraai has accepted an invitation % do
liver en ofation before The South Carolina
Press Association at Charleston naxt year.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Boulanger,s Bad Health.

LONDON, May 16.-It is rumored on the
continent that an English doctor has found
Gen. Boulanger to be suffering from dia-
betes in an advanced stage, and has ad-
vised him to go to Vichy and Carlsbad to
tako the waters
The morning news., 1889-05-17
An American Prima Donna in Paris.

PARIS, May I6.-French papers unani-
mously compliment Miss SYbill Sanderson,
an American priua donna. upon her success
in Massenetls new opera last evening.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Arrest of q Postnl Olerk.

WASHINGTON. May 16-The postal author
itios nave been notified Of the arrest Of g..
6. Dorsey on the GREENWOOD and jackson
(Mlss.) railroad pos Office line, for ritling a
test registered letter Of $40. The evidence
against Dorsey Is said ~ bo compl9te,
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Pigott's Life Insured.

LONDON, May 16-It is stated that Rich
ard Pigott the forger of the Parnell letters.
had his life insured for Gl 900 in the En-
glish and Scottish life office. The fact that
he committed suicide docs not affect the
policy, which is said to have been in ex-
istence over five years
The morning news., 1889-05-17
oranhonhona Riehta.

PHILADELPHIA, May l6. "A syndicate Of
Philadelphia capitalists. headed by TIL mas
Cochran, has purchased the graphophone
rights Tor the world outside Of the United
States and Canada The price paid was
qs0O, 600
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Viennn's Catholic Congr ,ss

VIENNA, May 16.-In the Reichsrath
to-day Premier Won Taafe stated tnat the
recent Catholic congress was of IA purely
private character, that it would have
no effect upon the friendly relations be-
tween Austria and Italy.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Anarchists Busy in Italy.

ROME, May l6.-Anarchists are foment-
ing land agitation in Lombardy. There
has been serious rioting, and a number of
houses have been ransacked. Troops are
suppressng the disorder
The morning news., 1889-05-17
a ateamer Reported Burned.

..-.lTiI, MINN., May l6.-It is reported
,.e' Tue United Empire, a Sarnia Line
.'''.' mas been burned. Tae report has
-{ion corroborated vet, but kilograms
EN- sent to all ports asking about IL.
lat ls vas enger steamer aud is
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Gilkeson,s Prospects.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-Private Secre-
tary Halford telephoued the Departmont Of
Justice to-day 20 know how to spell b.
Frank Gilksson's name in full 1t is in
ferred from this that his appointment as
second comptroller will be announced
..aaHtiv
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Arrival of tha Ruala.

HAMBURG, May 16-The steamer Rugia,
on which fire broke out among tho cotton
In her after hold on May s, while on a voy-
age from New York, arrived here to-day.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Comptoir D'Escompte Shares.

PARIs, Nav l0--The capital Of tho new
Compton d'Esoompte, which Il 10000, 900
francs has boon subscribed thrice, chiefly
BY shareholders IN tho old concern.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Decorations for Ita1v's KING.

BERLIN, May 16 The municipal council
has voted 10000 arks for the purpose Of
decorating the streets during tho visit of
King Humbert Of Italy.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
A sugar Refinery Closed.

LONDON May 16.-In consequence Of the
prevailing high prices for raw sugar, the
largest refinery in Greenock has bsen
closed.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
a rraaaurv b IEls nack.

HAVANA, May l6.~~Captni General Sal.
nnanea has been authorized - draw "a
ths Spanlsa treasury fQr f8g0.Qo0.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
WINTER IN SUMMERS LAP.

A Heavy Snow storm in Northern
Wisconsin and Michigan.
ASHLAND. WIS, May Passengers on
trains arriving in this city last night report
from three TO five inches of snow al over
Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Four
inches fell at Pratt, Wis, and from three to
five inches are reported all along the Goge-
bic range.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
Aocontnncos of nondn-

{. A'IlNoroN, Nav l6-The bond offer
ary Iay agsegetod Slls0Ol, The Sec
accepted t45, 200 49, at los.
The morning news., 1889-05-17
AT ST. InNACE.

ST. IGNAoE, MICH, May 16.-A heavy
snow storm occurred here yesterday. The
fall seems to be general over Northern Mich
ipan
The morning news., 1889-05-17

\ t'''iGOtH.DALE, n. 4. TEX, May 16.-Last night
'e '.Is' Louis Palmer was cooking sup
e,l@@l' dropped a kerosene lamp, which
...I and her clothing took Gre She
,''. 'u'p lae yard, where her husband OK
1, ,led the flames, but not before she
az iataliy burned. Then the husband dis
-.el that tho house was in flames. and
az a'smpts 10 save two small children
''p IN the building were futile.
,r OIL CLOTH WORKS BURNED.
','s'N,ToN, n. j., May 16.-The Trenton
l works were partially burned to-
H.. h' works we're the largest Of the
.u east The main building alone
'a5ed. The loss is $l30,000, partially
'1'el by insurance.
The morning news., 1889-05-17

NJ ,,rNAl,,sH6yLLE, a, " Tenn, May 16.-Fire broke
'r'I g 'l FHnceton, Ky, yesterday, and sew
.-a -l stores were burned. The fire origi-
0- ~ ,l the store Of w. NJ. Rawls, whose
H p ~, ~ FaSloJJ; G. d. Smith &c Co., grocers,
-stVVV, and 5. II. Herndon lost SO 800
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-11-23
HELD FOR THE STATE
One Of the Witnesses for the Cronin SuS-
poets Arrested by the Prosecution.
snst Great Deal at Talk lea the Court
Eo.,n One oG Posters Wit
Missing.

t'Hi'Nsio, Nov. -. -Bu,lrul..nl,.r. the
witness from Hoi,oken. y. J.. who y''-icr
day test fled il was not - white hor~. which
took DIR. tronin away May tfh. il under
arrest After court adjourned this morn
ing an officer. with tho prisoner was, go
ing Ia the states attorucy'- office. when
QtGsl''y, one of the counsel for th" d..-
fcu4>s. .u'lcavor,.l To- take the prisoner
away. hut the prisoner was safely landed
in thu states attorneys office. p,ial,.y
told BI,!cnhrnder he would be take,, car,
of and To keep his month shut.
In the troIin trial to-day witness was
introduced To impcach the crrdii,ility Of
the testimony of Mrs. Hoertct. on.brhaif
of the prosecution. that she SAW ~ Wan re-
ssfnbiing DIR. Cronin enter the Carlson
cottage the night of the murder. Dr. Ed
uitinsl Andrews was asked :, hypothetical
question by the dcfcns.. il lac could form
AN opinion a. to the cause of death nf Dr.
t'roniU 10y "a given description Of the
wounds aud a!,r.,sioiiS found on the body
of the nau taken from the catch basin.
He said no.
Jacob Lowerstciu. a partner of Cough
lin's on the police force. testified to tie.
existence of rnmi,y b"tw""u Garrity. ou,.
of the witnesses for the prosecution. and
Coughlin.
In tn. afternoon session Mr.. Forrest an
noii,icr,i To the court that iic could not
find Lynch and that t.,. people at 'i" lat
ter'ss hotiS" said lac would not h" IN court
until Tomorrow. Forrest complained
strongly To tho court of the action of th,.
state in dragging witness Eu,i"ui,"n,i"r
forcibly to the stat. attorneys otti.. on "a
subDornt and spoke of thu efforts of his
partner. tl,iaiey, to RESTRAIN the officer
from so doing. Tie had promised th,.
states attorney last night that ho would
keep B,I,lcnbcnslrr in til" city till the stat"
had fuiShcd with him.
The states attorney said he kn' " moth
ing of fSiid"Ila.IIticr'- arrest nutil after lac
was brought in. only hearing that an or,lI-
nary subpoena was o,it Tor him. The
matter was discussed at some length au,l
both state and defense accused each other
OF unfair meauS with witncsSss-. The
court finally decided that tn. matter was
not contempt, bni said il was an outrage
ou the personal liberty uf I5ud,.ui,rnd.'r
aud probably grew nut OF the ovc--
otiici.aISncSs of the officers.