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New-York tribune., 1889-10-30

THE ARCTIC VOYAGE OF THE THETIS.
CAPTAIN sToCKToN'S DISCOVERIES AT THE
MOUTH OF THE MACKENZIE RIVER

X.
San Francisco oct. 90 (speciaD.-A Point Barrow.
Alaska correspondent Of The Chronicle under date
of September l. writes follows: ITO the Thetis
belongs the honor of being the first United States
ship which has visited the eastern Arctic shore
of Alaska and penetrated beyond the Canadian
boundary. Captain stockton desired 10 visit the
steam whalcrs at the mouth Of the Mackenzie River
Leboth, Hersche and Gross Islands were
surveyed and chared. Cross Island is
long sandbar, afToriing excellent tenn
porary anchorage for whale shps secknr
refuge from floating icc-Gcld,. Herschel Island has
an area of about fifty square miles. It is q series
of great rollers appearing If great waves OF mortar
had been suddenly chilled upon bed of red granite
These frozen waves extend east and west the highest
being the northern side, having an elevation
OF 800 feet. On the south side are long, narrow
sand.sps. On three of the southern sand. .spits are
recently abandoned native villages. On another are
the remains of a village of great antiquity and ombs
made of heavy drift Near these ruins were found
huts of natives, also built Of drift logs. which line
the shore Of the island and adjacent mainland. These
logs consist Of spruce, birch and cottonwood and
came from the Great Mackenzie Riverr
The natives found at first afraid TO come
board the Thctis the whalers, hut after
time their fear was overcome. From the fact that
they knew a few words of English and returned
thanks for presents, it was evident that they be
longed TO inland tribes and had been Chrstianlzed
by missionaries at Hudson Bay Company posts.
"The eight steam -whalers found little TO do at
Mackenzie Delta as the being open, the whales
had gone through passages leading into the eastern
Arctic Ocean The nativ rs said the big fish would
come back only when the Gays got short that is, about
the end of August when young ice formed the
Whaling captains who inS cctcd the Point Barrow Re
lief station, erected this summer by the Government
declare that bad Judgment shown In the cons true
ton the building and in the purchase of supplies
OF ordinary food there Is just enough for 100 for
fifty days, but Of antisc0butcs, such dried fruits
potatoes, pemmlcan and lime juice, there Is no more
than enough for the keeper and his assistants There
s a large supply of pickles. which when frozen are
worthless, while Of dried fruits that freezing doesn't
hurt no stock securcd.'
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
CANON BERNARD WANTS THE MONEY.
TO BE HEARD IN THE UNITED STATES
COURT TODAY.

In the United States Court this morning DE-
murrer viii be argued in the suit Of Bernard against
Bowe The sum OF 100000, with interest from
April %, 1883, is involved in the proceeding. Inc
present action was begun April 90, 1889. by Leon
Bernard, canon Of the Catholic Church. who says
that in January, 1882 In action brought against
himself by Leopold II, King Of Belgium, In the ou.
prcme Court, in New-YOrk County, warrant Oh
attachment was issued under which Peter Bo"c' ucn
Sheriff for New.YOrk County, seized stocks ana poS
Of the amount. stated and thereafter dellvered Uio
same to one Francois Bourgeois without any Hsn'
authority. Bowe in his answer, denies all ol 'l'
substantial allegations Of the complaint ana says
that Bourgeois had a right To receive the proP'S
and for further def nee argues that the a'uO"
should have boon brought within one year. anu ao
that Bernard is debarrcd from recovering al! ui'h
by the six years statute Of Limitations. McSSi'
Johnes a. Wilcox, Demands attorneys ueniui ~
this latter plea, and it Is this demurrer whch VIZ
be argued today. Police Commissioner Charles T.
MacLean appearing for the cx-shenh' ,.odo
To-days proceedings will form another el'SO1'
in the romantic and wcll-known story Of Canon
which was all rehcalscd in the newspapers ~"
years ago. The Canon, 1t seems, was inc y ut
secretary Of Bishop Durousseau, of Touinai' Ih ~
GUM, who, by order of the Pope, sllerseded DNiop
Dumont, of the diocese. DuloI'' =
IN snite Of his removal claimed the
right TO exercise tho functions OF his once.
Durousseau, however, got possession OF the tlhu' u
the diocese. According to the law OF Belgium IN
diocesan authorities are not allowed to hold any'h'ns
more than the exact amount necessary for the SuPpo
of the Church. 1t Is cOnjccturcd that the foPo' u
trusting the action of the civil authorities ooio
Durousscau to put the property in the hands OF soinc
Trustworthy young TO convey 1t to place VI
safety.
Bernard was intrusted with the mission. lie came
TO Quebec early IN the spring of $780, whefo nc 'i
part of the treasure which in the form oil Eisn
Russ an and American bonds and other VauaOlo b.
clnites He went from there TO Boston; WUciV lo ~
left 1925 900 more in the hands OF the Union & Gg
Depost Company. In the fan he came 10 NcH i'
and left 5000 600 with the Mercantile ana Other NJ
companies Bourgeois Belgian commssary Oh pot,I pt,
was appOned a receiver Of the property IN au 0 d'o
IN Belgium. JIc came 10 this country anu " Caron
hoth sums A portion Of the money bciOhScd 10 49,
bernard who possessed ample fortune IN ~ pr H.
right and on this ground lac Is sulhg ,l,, W u,
racn,'c,rv az the whole amount From NcWl orh' u,
igs1 he went 10 Mexico and thence to Havana. nc 10
was taken thence Belgium. tired ana t,c
Me e now a professor I'm one of the leading Cathono
| educational institutions Of Great b. tam
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
HEAVY FAILURE IN THE WOOL TRADE
HEsToN 4 ERBEN, OF PHILADELPHIA, AsslGN-
LIABILITIES NEARLY 100000; ASSETS
UNKNOWN.

Philadelphia Oct 29-A rumor current this after
noon that the firm of eston & Erben wool dealers, at
No. I1O Chestnut-st had failed for large amount,
was confirmed late in the day. The firm have madc
an assignment to George ". Fiss and Samuel Lea IL
was reported that the liabilities are between S5ooOoo
and S4O0 900. The assets are not known INC
members OF the firm say that II little time Is gwen
them they will be able to pay dollar for dollar lhey
attribute the failure TO a dull wool market and
the high rates for money which have made the banks
hesitate to make any accommodation loans They
have been unable to convert their stock Of WOOL nto
money, on account Of duness Of the market, and'
although tho market is becoming frner now, with a
better demand they unable 10 wait Tor IT, as oo
legations coming due.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
MR.. GILBERT AND THE CANALS.
HE BELIEVES THAT THEY SHOULD BE MAIN.

TAINED IN THEIR HIGHEST EFFICIENCY.
The following letter has been written hom haono
by John I. Gilbert, the Republican candidate Tor
secretary of STATE to Frank 5. Gariner, secretary
Of the Canal Improvement Union
Your favor of the Goth instant has
lust reached me. In reply woulh
saw that / stand squarely and without reservation
upOn the platform Of the convention which put mo
in nomination, which, in respect to the canals, g
as follows, to wit: The maintenance OF The cantt
system I'm its highest efficiency and usefulness u
rate, and the continued commercial supremacy of
this Statcr Whatever may have been the views of
this locality I'm time past when the canal pOhcy of
the state was unsettled We recognize the fact nat
II is now settled. and, 50 far | know, there j. 10
disposition 10 change it. But If II were otherwise,
/ shall not. If elected, represent dstHct bHt the
entire state, and shall regard II my duty and pleasure
TO act upCn all matters the canals OF the stale IN
cludcd 81 as to promote the welfare Of the STATE AID
I'm harmony with rhe above declarations The canal
system forms an important factor r The great prob
solved with the widest regard for all the interests con-
ccrned - -
cannot think it necessary TO assure yon or any
one who knows m" that should act with entire
good faith upon the principles and IN furtherance
of the policy above indie catcd lOu were kind enough
10 refer 10 my action In 1877 with reference TO the
railroad commission. | gave IL much study then in
tbe cXDectatOn that it would become a part Ot
the practical policy OF our state believed in the
wisdom Of II then as | do now. The commission has
become another bcnefcent factor IN the transpOrta-
ton problem. and l., / believe, generally TO.
garded, a right thing IS apt 10 be when adopted
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
FATAL DUEL BETWEEN An OK AND A MlrE

FATAL DUEL BETWEEN An OK AND 4 M1RE.
Louisville, oct. 20.-G. ". Hammond, of Cowan
station yesterday turned fine bloodei mare, valued
at 800, and large OK into the same inclosure
TIE two animals had been I'm the same field several
times before, but As they entered the lot
Yesterday they rushed at each other Two or three
farm hands attempted TO separate them, but narrowly
escaped serious injury, and failed in the cndcavor
The marc kicked the in the side with both feet,
nearly stunning him, bat the latter recovered. and
gorcd the mare two three times. Both fought with
the greatest fury. The both kicked and bit,
tearing chunks Of flesh from the with her sharp
teeth while She In turn was raked again aud again
by the ON's sharp horns. Both were covered with
blood, but continued 10 battle as desperately as
ever, despite all the efforts Of the men SCI arate
them At last the plunged his horns almost
entirely through the thick part OF the mares neck.
The blow was fatal, but. a. the mare staggered.
her weight broke the ON's horn short of. and she
fell, and died with II in her body. The OK was SO
badly kicked and bitten that he died n the afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
DEEDS OF VIOLENCE IN WEST V1RGTyIl.


Wheeling W. Va, oct 20.-Iincoln County, or al
least that part Of II around the county seat Is now
greatly excited concerning the fearful tragedies
enacted within the boriers m the county last Thurs
day night Detail, Of the double killing at Green
shoals on that night are mcapr', but enough is known
10 show that Green Mccoy and Mnt Haley wore on
that night uddlcd with bullets by organized force
numbering sixty determined men. The latest report
direct aud from a trustworthy man who was detained
several days IS TO the effect that Mccoy and Haley i'm
plcaed other prominent parties I'm the Brumfed
tragedy, alleging that they, Mccoy and Haley, were
hired TO hlll little Az Bulmfcld hs wife and Mrs.
bunihch, and that they received or were 10 receive
5000 when the job completed. The attempt on
Little Az and his wife is Wcll known. That the
programme was not fully carried out because the
Brumtclds were prepared for the ASA sins. tn" re-
port iururr say, that the result of these disclosures
Lt' brought about Opon hostlte,, and that the enl
district is afTaycd, either one side or The othrr.
BON sides ar wei armed and the aspect OF affairs Is
most threatening
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
STOLE MONEY AND ELOPED WITH HIS BOOK
KEEPER.

Wilmington, Del, Oct. 30 GpecfaD.-J Alexander
Harris, member Of the firm of J. d. Harris q Co.,
fruit and vegetable Gamers of Milford of the
largest towns of Kent County absconded Saturday
leaving unpaid debts to the amount of $4,000 and a
wife and four children behind him. His absence was
not discovered until yesterday. To-day It has been
learned that Miss May Ellis, his former bookkeeper,
handsome young woman about twenty years of age,
has cloped with him. In letter to her father she
saws that she met Harris I'm Philadelphia. They
were married at and started for Liverpool.
Persons have already been In pursuit of them.
Harrs's debts mostly TO farmers who sold him
fruit and vegetables. Merchants In town also in
volved Nearly all the furniture in Harris's house was
secretly moved away.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
THE SPANISH CORTES OPENED
Madrid oct. o0.-The Cortcs opened ~ day. There
As no speech from the throne.
FIVE 1FprBs SENT BACK TO CHINA.

San Francisco, Oct 20 (specaD.-Five Chinese
Iepar> were shipped home to-day on the Hong Kong
steamer Among them was Chin 1un age twenty
six. who was sent here from Ncw-York, where he
had been employed as cook for laborcrs on the
C,oton Aoueduct works. He speaks English well.
and says that five years ago he had bad attack OF
smallpox in New-York lie IS paralyiic' mbeIcuiai
Ierer Al the lcpcrs present horrible sight Al
a secret meeting Of the Board OF llcdlih Ie" ua& :
he served by shipping all Chinese lepeIs 10 emma.
II is the opinion Of experts that these men haVt b'c
tantcd wit the disease either before leaving hha OF
have brought # direct from the Hawaiian ISLANDS,
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
TporB1r IN SECURING WATER PRIVILEGES

Butler, n. j., oct. 20.-Ihe L'hIsn az a,,
com,.,rv &c Ioyrr, considerable difficulty IN secuI-
I'm, ,,,,. ,,ri,u.css along the Poquannock River al
nIs Mac Tn. rubber mills and paper factories
demand over million dollars damages for the ie.u
ton Of the stream that will ensue upon the
Of the compary's dam near Newfoundland Ih0 a 'a
million doals' contract Of the company WIN 'no
Water Board Of Newark will be almost "hoiD oN
pended In purchasing p:oicry and Wa'eF PRIV -.
The comnanv js buying farms and mills wherever
nractlcablc The nauy manufactures along inc
Stream claim that their business VIII DO ru m,ccptIy IL
Iarge quantities Co supply Newark and Paterson
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
MORE DETECTION IN THE GERMAN DEMOCRACY

August g. Boyer, secretary Of the Campaign Coms
mittce and member Of the Executive Committee %
the United German Democracy has sent his res gnatlOn
from that organization to Henry Autenrieth. vce.
president Of the Campaign and Executive Committees.
In giving his reasons for taking the step Mr. Boyer In
a letter to Mr. Autenreth. said that he became mem.
ber Of the United German Democracy IN the interests
Of purity in municipal affairs, but he felt that lbs TN
dorsement of the Tammany nominations al It's con-
ventlon October 2G I'm direct opposition to sood
local government. The Endorsement he said. was
obtained by preventing him. secretary. hOm IN
vtng all the delegates To the convention. ihoso
who did not attend would present have MAJ bne
indorsement Of Tammany's nominations "nPooVys Pen ~.
Mr. Beyers resignation. coming as II 49, IT, irs,sQ
heels OF that OF Assistant District tAtiosies G.
GruSse. shows the serious dlsahescuuo,. " Wv
Democracy against Tammanys l"A0"
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
APPALLING DESTITUTION IN NORTH DAKOTA

St. Paul, oct 20 SpeciaD.-It was stated yester-
day that fully 10000 people destitute in North
Dakota. To-day Mr. Marvin, chairman Of the
Relief Committee, stated that he IS convinced from
information received that il was nearer 10000
families, representing a total of 100000 people.
How to meet the needs of such host IS question
beyond the power of any small committee to cope
WITH and much will depend the spontaneous
generosity of the people of st. Paul and Minneapolis
The COMMITTEES +, making strenuous efforts 10 obtain
and frwald all possible aid for the sufferers as
promptly as possible. To-day John C.. Reno repre-
senting the Minneapolis Board of Trade, called on
Secretary Tallmadge Of the ST. Paul Chamber OF
Commerce. and ntimaed that the body he represented
was desirous Of cooperating with the St. Paul Relief
COMMITTEES 1t was decided that meeting should
be held IN Minneapolis tomorrow, at which as many
ST. Paul men as could be induced should attend, and
meet the members Of the Board OF Trade Oh that
city and decide some joint action.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
SHOOTING AN ENEMY IN SELF DEFENCE

St. Louis, Oct ga dispatch to "The Post-Ds-
patch' from Fort Smith, Ark, says: William t.
Morgan, a prominent citizen and Republican OF Craw-
ford County, Ark. shot and killed last night by
Gibbs. Morgan has held many prominent Offices,
and recently served a term as Circuit Judge. He was
violent and Ovcrbcarng, and was greatly feared.
Yesterday he met Gibbs at Alam began abusing him,
and threatened his llfc. Gibbs left town 10 avoid
trouble. but Morgan followed him, and finally Gibbs
turned and emptied the contents of shotgun In
Morgans face, killing him instantly.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
DAVITT AND THE LEAGUE.
1T WAS ORGANIZED HE SAYS, TO ABOLISH
LANDLORDISM.
HIS TESTIMONY BEFORE THE PARNhhh oo'N
MISSION CoNrINUED-THE SOCIAL CON-
ONION OF IKELNNU'

DlTiON OF lKELANb'
rondon. Oct 29.-Mchael Davitt resumeo ms
,adrcss before the Parnen Commission 'o-u"S
uo referred 70 the action Of the Chicago ooH, 'n
,on nc disnroving the assertion that 'nT -
na-Gael was actively allied WIN ONU 81
The authors of the articles Oh Taaon
Crime which were printed III S arhlod
Times &, he said. wilfully mVeh'eu """ 59;..od
quotations from American papers. ~ - :,
that the expressions Of some u ,"N D. .ho
Chicago were bitter against i1Ae -, .,,o
convention was held during 'ne p'l'oU 1,ton
coi> >'n''o- " ,ndar the ban of suppression, when
number of prominent henip'i ~, hod
.ni.o Marty were in prison and when 1orce h"u
heii'e P" the constitutional movement.
- no speakers were laboring under great eA
.i.auoort The "Parnellism and Crime liars
.atncbism distorted everything relating TO inc
novements of the Irish in America.
10 instAnced as a bascless lie the statement
.tor be met the chiefs of the American aSsaSS'u"-
,;or nartv while in she United : .ates una con-
oorted with them to form the Irish federatloh'
ord that MIR. Parnell assisted i'll this scheinc'
Mr. Davitt said he had often repudlateu 'le
nolcv of revenge advocated by the extremists
in America He also said that many erroneous
reports were current respecting the Clall-ia""ei'
which organization, he said, was not an ass.Ssio, %
tion society, nor any more n secret so1tN Vl''A
wss the order of Free MasOns IN Great bfItah tho
Mr. Davitt dwelt at great length upon t tte
,ocal condition of Ireland, to show that tle ee
sSrarian outrages committed from So So TO rfTy ITS
WI W.T. 20 economic causes and not to his teaching
or anu 70 - the Work of the Land League He stated
that II he organized the League with tie % oojecs
Of abolishing andlordism. This, he heid, was Sri d
narfectlv legal and constitutional end TO WORK
for He denied that the Irshtown meeting al, az
which the League was started was organlzedh og
Fenians with an ulteriCr object. Many ol sc tlosc
nresent at the meeting were Fenians, but there
ibev only acted as farmers and radical and're-
formers. ,,r.lo, 90 dav
IoSod cni1tv at Marlborough to obstructing the
PSiaeG PPScs a su the time tin Of the murder Of Police In
spector Martin. at Gweedore, in February last,
and was liberated on his own % tbe
caSn
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN AND THE EXPERTS.

Boston, oct 20-Judge McKim, Of the Probate
Court, having declined to accept certified copy Of
the record Of the court Of General Sessions of New
York in 1873, where Judge Noah Davis pronounced
George Francis Train insane, f. \. Snow, a lawyer
Of this city sent Mr. Train letter, requesting tho
latter's consent be interviewed in his cell by
eNpeyts To this Mr.. Train replies: No! | know
sight more about my own mind than any expert
should Judge call for pres in court experts
watch and pray there. Th, IS your case, not mine.
Iuuatics don't employ doctors nor lawyers"
This action by Mr.. Train further duplicates
bIl
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
s1-DDrv r1sT IN IRON WARRANTS.

Glasgow, Oct. 29.Thc prices Of iron ring warrants
jumped to-day from IS shnlings pence to 60 shllngs
A further rise IS expected.
During the afternoon heavy realzatiOns I'm behalf
Of Southern spectators caused Scotch warrants 10
fal Is. ] I'D. per ton. Boiler plates All
v2nced 10 shlngs and ship plates Shillngs per
ton. There is much excitement in marlborough, and
prices are RING there.
London. Oct 29.-The value of iron I'm ConnaPs
stOleS since the bottom pice was touched has IN
creased 1.Ooo,OOo pounds. The turnover Of one firm
THIS year has exceeded 100000 pounds The profits
of three of the leading brokers for the year from
quarter half million pounds each.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
RESTORING PEACE IN HARLAN COUNTY.

Louisville, KY. Oct. ca Barbouwipe special
confirms the report that Judge Lewis has full control
IN Harlan The Howard outlaws, who constitute q
small part Of An extensive family, are leaving the
county Lewis has sixty five men who are paid 81
a day by the county He has sent out under Gov
ernor Bickner's oplers and has dSarncd everybody
he could reach lie says he will not stop I'll peace
Is fully restored.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
THE THREE NEW DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

John Collins. John ". Corning and Avery b. Catlh'
who have been appointed deputy collectors III 'he
Surveyors office. expected TO take tfr Oa'h OF
Office the last OF this week. Mr.. Collins Is me h'lup
lcan leader In the IVth Assembly District M
Republicans a, a good bHsiuc,s man. Mr. Calm IS
Brooklyn Republican. The salary 0i depdy
collector in the surveyors Office is T2,oOO year.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
JUDGE DE WOLFE QUALIFIED TO HEAR THE CASE

Helena Mont, oct. 20 ,-pcclab.-Afitr the decision
oi Tie 'oun at Butte yesterday, Mr. Campbell one of
The attorney, for the Canvas,ing Board, made motion
to discharge the amruded writ. on the plea that the
court had no jurisdiction over the Boarl and that
Judge DE Wolfe disqualified I'm the
Lcarng Of tho caso by reason Of his
Interest IN the result Of the proceedings.
Judge no Wolfe held That II the pcrcmptory writ In
convention with papers now issued give relief 10
the claors without direction tha any action can be
taken in his case, then he would be qualified 10 hear
tho case. Otherwise he would not The motion
made by Judge MclIatton candidate for County judge,
10 amend the writ which provided that the vote 10
counted for HIM Immediately, was sustained AMI leave
granted. The Board Of Canyasscrs flied an
swer, setting forth that they had not rcclvol any
return, from Precinct -, and consequently denying
that they refused to count H.. The deIsurrr was
oVorrued An answer has been filed by the respond
ents and pending any further action, court adjourned
until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
. SOLDIER SHOT IN OKLAHOMA.

Gutbrie Ini r. oct. 20.-Sergeant, T. c. Baron
Troop d. 18th Regiment, L. 5. A.. was shot ana iaial
wounded here tonight by Charles Taylor butcher
Taylor was set upon in dsieputaDle houSo pS
marty Of soldiers and badly beaten. In escaping h'
drov, his revolver and fired tho fatal shot The city
I, fun of soldiers returning to their posts from lhc
encampmcnt on the strip and they have oiFahzcu a
volunteers guard 10 prevent Taylors escape llG'n
town There j. great excitement. ana shouIH lay InI
be caught before the wrath OF lhe sOuiois oooi' Uo'
there viii probably be lynchins
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
A BIG DAM AT RocKlwAY, y. j., UNSAFE;

Rocklway. y. j., oct. 29-The great dam nc'' '''l'
place has been declared unsafe by engineers 'o",
siderable apprehension exists among the rs!uen's "
the Rockaway Valley. The owners are eI''' " 'ne
to strengthen the dam, but the people in the '"'"S
demand that the water be drawn oil and the NECESSARY
alterations be made in a substantial manner on""'
tho dam give way # would damace much properly q"
the Delaware. Iackawanna and Western Railroad, a'
well a. a score of small factories near the Booh~n
branch line The dam is filed with the waters Oh
the ROckaway River and other faph streams All uut
let's OF Gr,on Lake situated midway between Lako
uopatcOng and Greenwood Lake.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-30
D1scr-SsrNc TIE GERMAN. nI-DGET.

Berlin. oct 29.-The RechstaG to-day discussed
the budget. Herr Maltzahu. Secretary of State
for the Imperial Treasury, said that the customs
duties promised an increase Of 4O,OO0.000 marks
N was expected that expenditures in addition to
those already announced would be required for the
army. No matter how much confidence was felt
IN the continuance Of peace, the means 10 maintain
the Strength OF the army and enable the country TO
face every contingency could not be left out Of
cOnsiderai ion,