davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Rich Copper Deposits in Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, May o.
News has reached here from trustworthy
sources of enormous deposits Of copper in the
cliff formation of the state Of Chiapas.
Samples assay 81 per cent. copper, ounces
of gold and 40 ounces Of silver per ton.
The ore being in lofty cliff formation, can be
easily mined, and the property is on the shore
of navigable streams. A company was formed
in London last week, according to cable ad-
vices just received here, with capital Of
R25O,O 600 to operate this mine Chapas is
the southernmost state on the Pacific ocean
and adioins Guatemala
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
An NJ. p..s SON Arrested.

NEW York, May Civilian Frederick
Harrison Carvell son Of the Hon. j. S. Car
veil, a member of parliament Of Prince Ed
wards Island was arrested by the police
while acting in disorderly manner He is
evidently out of his mind. He had with him
his 1O-year-old stepson, Herman The boy
told the police that his stepfather had been
rowing him about the bay in boat all day,
and that he varied his occupation 10y praying
in an earnest manner and crying out aloud.
The boy was almost scared out Of his wits
when the police took charge Of the maniac
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
A Remnrd for nr. CronIn.

CHICAGO, May 9-The day has been en-
tirely barren Of developments in the so called
Cronin mystery. The North Branch river,
which runs some little distance from the
spot where the blood stained trunk was found
on Sunday was thoroughly dragged without
result The police authorities have made
strenuous efforts 10 induce the Conklins 10
reveal the knowledge which they claim q
possess regarding plots against the missing
man, but nothing tangible could be gotten
from them A meeting Of DR.. Cronin's
friends has been called for Saturday 10 take
into consideration the advisability Of offer.
ing a reward for his discovery, dead or alive.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
nIed hr HIs own nnnd.

BROOKLYN, May &c. A. Marble, %
years Of age, Of New London, Conn, engaged
a room at the Franklin house, No. l Fulton
street, this city. In the morning he wa,
found dead in his bed. On table alongsid,
the bed was "A partly filed bottle Of NOR.
phine, and a letter addressed to his mother
and friends II read as follows:
NEW LONDON, Conn, Box 1922
DEAR MorHER-I can't stand this any longer.
leave you, hoping 70 meet you hereafter.
g. A. MARRIE
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Eieht-Hour Men visit tic President.

WASHINGTON, May "a delegation from
the Eight Hour League Of the United States,
composed Of J. A. Smith, New York; A. T..
Cunningham, District Of Columbia William
A. Allen, New York; George W. Balderson,
Pennsylvania; Col. Devices, Pennsylvania
r. NJ Hunter, Oregon; w. A. Tolson, Mary
land; James ?. Jones, Maryland and W. X,
Grace, Brooklyn, saw the president and asked
that the rank and file Of the party workers be
recognized. They wanted the various heads
Of departments TO be notified that they were
entitled to a hearing The president said he
woull give the league a fair show
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
MURDERER eoLANs CRIMES.

He Is Now Alleged Co Be Responsible for
Phwbe Paullin's Death.
BELymERE, N j., May 9-Since the con
viction Of Bolak for murder, rumors Of his
connection with other dark crimes have been
numerous II is now alleged that he was
implicated in the murder of Phoebe Paullin
ON the Orange mountains four years ago. II
is said he has a gold watch that was taken
from the dead girls body. II is also said
there are strong circumstances that might
easily connect him with the crime Since
his conviction Bolaks wife has told some one
that her husband knew all about the Paullin
crime He maintains his innocence Of the
crime fer which he has been tried and pre-
tends he does not know that he has been
convicted
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Shot for calling him BLACK sheep

PIrTsBURG, May o. - John Galloway,
shipping clerk for the Bessemer Steel COM
pany, and William Dunn, one Of the men
now on strike, were on passenger train
from Duquesne 10 Homestead A quarrel
ensued over Dunn calling Galloway "A
black sheep, when Galloway shot Dunn
twice. One shot entered his breast and may
prove fatal A large crowd gathered at
Homestead and it was feared that violence
would be done TO Galloway, but his friends
got him away and he is now in jail in this
gtfv
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
An unfortnnnte Family.

UTICA, n. Y, May 9-Philip steats, a
teamster, while unloading lumber in the New
York Central and Hudson River railroad
yards here, was crushed by heavy planks
falling upon him. He was taken to the cit y
hospital, where he died in a short time.
Steats, who was over go years Of age, leaves
a widow and three children About three
weeks ago his son was killed here by being
thrown from a wagon, the wheels Of which
passed over his head, crushing it. Several
years ago daughter of Steats was burned
n daath
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Rental parnnt. Arresten.

YoUNGsTowN, O., May 9.-George Lynn,
a farmer, and his wife were arrested, charged
with inhuman treatment Of their 11-year- old
daughter Lizzie The childs sides had been
hayed until the cuticle had disappeared, and
her hands had been held by the brutal
parents in boiling water until she is crippled
for life The mother had filled an egg shell
with cayenne pepper and mustard and forced
it down the childis throat
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
A Judgment Under the civil Dana

A Judgment Under the Civil Damage Act.
AUBURN, N. ", May o In October, 1887
Morris Amerman, farmer Of Niles, came to
town, and, after disposing of his produce, he
came intoxicated. In driving home his horses
ran away and he was killed His widow
brought suit under the civil damage act
against H. B. Perry, owner Of the building
in which the saloon is located where Amer.
man bought his whiskey, for 8, 900 damages.
The jury brought in verdict in favor Of thC
widow for s. 500
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Railroad wreck.

WATERBURY, Conn, May "a freight
train on the New England railroad broke in
two at Tonners, six miles west of Brewsters
and one section ran into the other, smas hing
some of the cars and blocking the track.
The Washington express, having on board
the New York and Boston ball players, was
delayed nearly nine hours by the wreck.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Tho Union square Theatcr Nearly Bur

The Union square Theater Nearly Burned.
New YoRK, May o. Just as the audience
had left the Union Square theater strong
smell Of smoke was noticed by the watch
man. Investigation revealed fire burning
tlercely among pile OF scenery and proper
ties at the rear Of the stage The flames
quickly leaped up the slight and nilammable
frame work surrounding and connected with
several of the flies For time the theatre
seemed doomed, for despite the efforts Of the
impromptu fire corps the flames gained head
way. The surrounding scenery, however,
was kept thoroughly saturated with water
and chemicals from the extingusher Not
until the flames had burned up all the over
hanging scenery was II got under control
The fire originated in the small brick house
In the rear Of the stage where the electric
light switch is stored. The loss IL about
81 600
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
The Harvard Crew Victorious.

BosToN, May 9-The race between the
Harvard varsity, Union Boat club and Bos-
ton Athletic club eight Dared crews was
rowed on Charles river, and was won by the
Harvard crew by about two and one-half
lengths in minis. 43 secs. The Athletic
crew made a fairly good race, finishing
second three lengths ahead Of the Unions.
The course was one and seven-eights of a
mile straightaway
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
General Notes.

First Assistant Postmaster General Clark
son, who has been on a visit TO friends in
Kentucky, has returned to Washington and
was at his desk in the department.
George b. Crittenden, Of Connecticut, was
appointed chief Of division in the census
Office at $1,000 per annum, and Henry q.
Gordon, OF Indiana, special agent OF the
land office at 81, 500 per annum.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
More Evlotions to Begin on Monday.

DUBLIN, May "a special dispatch from
Falcarragh says that evictions viii begin at
Gasserchoo ON Monday. Much Indignation
is created by the announcement Of the land
lord Of the estate from which the evictions
will be made that he will burn all of the
houses from which the tenants shall be-
elected, 20 prevent their regaining posses
sion. Bessy Doohan, aged 50 years, who
was evicted from the Olphert estate, has
died from the shock Of her removal.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
THEPRESIDENTT TODECIDE
An Appeal from the Civil Sery-
ice Board.
CANADIAN CARS MAY YDE ASSESSED

Defrauding the Oklahoma settlers-Eight
Hour League Ncn Cail ON MIR. Harrison.
Nelson Colbert WIN Bo Hangcd-other
Notes of Interest.
WASHINGTON May o. 9-Secretary Window
and Assistant Secretary Tichenor heard argu-
ments in favor Of the continuance Of the Gus
tom Of non-nssessment Of duty on railway
cars coming from Canada 10 the United
states. The Canadian and the United States
roads were represented by Digby Bell, ex-
collector at Detroit; Benjamin Flogler, ex-
collector at Suspension Bridge; Mr.. Russell
attorney for the Canadian Southern Pacific
Railroad company; w. r. Bates, formerly
special agent for tho treasury department,
and exR Representative Spalding,o of Michigan
Several months ago the present collector
OF customs at Port Huron sus -,nded the
rules relating 70 the non-assessmelYt Of Cana
dian railroad cars, which had been in force
for twenty years, and issued an order making
them dutiable. The treasury department CON
iirmed the order, but afterward suspended 4
until the representatives OF the different
roads could be heard The attorneys for the
Canadian companies protested that the rule
had been too long in operation 70 be dis
| turbed
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
"A Police villain.

NEW YORK, May 1.-Two months ago Eu-
genie Hansen came from the country 70 this
city TO obtain employment as a domestic.
She was criminally assaulted by police Off
Ger in Central park soon after. Several ar
rests were made. but the crime could not be
fastened on any person. Patrolman Thomas
O'Connor was arrested and charged with the
offense. He was identified by the girl and
locked up for trial
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
nrnnrht Bnck a wrecked Crew.

HALIFAX, N s., May g-The steamer St.
Pierre, from ST Pierre, Miquelon, brings
Capt. Dixon and fourteen men Of the schooner
Alice Louise, Of harrington, wrecked In For
tune Bay and the captain and two men Of
the schooner zelia, OF Quebec, which sank of
st. Pierre during voyage from st Pierre to
SYdneY @ B.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
nnrned Her.elf 10 nenth.

CHEBoYGAN, Mich, May 9.-Becauss her
parents objected 70 her receiving the atten-
tions Of young man whom they dsliked
Mary Ann Gallagher, aged % years, went
into the woods on her fathers farm, lighted q
pile Of brush, lay down in the flames and wai
burned TO a crisp.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
NeIson Colhert DInst unnp.

WASHINGTON, May 9,-The president has
denied the application for the commutation
Of the sentence OF Nelson Colbert, who is TO
be hanged on the nth instant on the grounds
that the guilt Of the defendant is evident,
and there is an entire absence Of circum-
stances that could suggest executive clem-
aupV
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
A Cnreless Operator Causes smaah UI

a NnreIHHH VVtThIuT NNuHFs q HEIhHW NV'
YOUNGSTOWN, N. j., May 9.-News was
received here Of a collision between a freight
and drill engine az Port Dram, in which the
engineer Of the freight, John hummer, had
his two legs smashed 50 badly that they had
to be amputated above the knee. The opera
tor had forgotten 10 flag the freight train al
Port Dram according to orders. The engineer
of the drill engine, Dick Wolverton, sustained
a snraiued ankle
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
ni.h nf Starvation.

NEW HAVEN, May 9.-Mrs. John King, Of
Washington street. was found dead in her
bed. Her three boys, aged 2, 4 and . years,
were gathered AROUND her, half clad and
almost dead from starvation. They were
without clothing and reeking with filth.
Mrs. King, according TO the report of Dr.
White, medical examiner, died of starva-
fiou
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
To nestore the Holr see.

ROME, May 9It is stated that immedi-
ately after the Catholic congresses have fin
ished their work the Vatican will ask the
European governments, and more especially
those of Catholic countries, TO consider the
appeals made by the congresses for the resto-
ration Of the temporal power Of the holy see.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Attacked by Eight saloon Keepers.

TRENTON, N. j., May Edward layton
detective employed by the Law and Order
league TO obtain evidence Of excise violations
for use before the grand jury, was set upon
by eight saloon keepers and terribly beaten.
He claims that he was offered 800 10 leave
town, and on refusing It he was attacked.
His condition is serious Two of his assail-
ants haYe beon arrested
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
A Rank Treasprsr Asked 10 Resign.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, May 9.-Barton
Ricketson, Jr., treasurer of the Five Cent
Savings bank, has been asked TO resign, dis
crepancies amounting to 81, 500 having been
found in his accounts. He has held his office
since 1861. He lives at Dartmouth, where
he carries on fancy farming
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
YaIa noa, c1vh omcere.

New HAVEN, May 9.-Charles A Sheldon,
40, was elected president of the Yale Uni
veIsity Boat club; Ralph Thompson, 80,
vice president; John B. Townsend, '9l, treas
urer, and w. S. G. Noyes, 9l, secretary.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Deeopltated bv a Train.

MEADvILLE, Pa, May 9.-Charles Baird
an Erie brakeman, fell from car In the
Meadville yard and was instantly killed
The wheels of the cars passed over his neck,
completely decapitating him.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
oponinr N the scotch- Irish Congress.

COLUMBIA, Te n, May 9.-The Scotch
Irish congress opened with a flourish. The
entire city Is decorated profusely with bunt-
ing,and flags, which harmonic perfectly with
It's natural beauties The streets are thronged
with visitors. Among them are many promi-
nent eastern and western gentlemen.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
rhe noenn Record nenten.

NEW YoRK, May 0.-Ihe oceangrey hound
the City Of Paris was sighted off Fire Island
at II o'clock She left Queenstown May 2.
II is believed she has not only beaten the rec
ord, but that her time is less than six days
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
oood-nv 10 the pIavor,s Bul

ALBANY, May 9-After the ordinary pre-
liminary business in the assembly the mayors
rapid transit bill was announced as a message
from the senate. Speaker Cole referred it TO
the committee on railroads
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
steamer burned.

DETROIT, May 9.-The side wheel steamer
Alaska took fire at her dock and the cabins
and upper works were destroyed The hull
was not damaged. The boat is valued at
S5O,OOO and is insured for S2l, 600 Sine was
owned by w. o. ASHER and Others of this
Evening journal., 1889-05-09

Enander Cannot be Minister TO Denmark.
CHICAGO, May John A Enander, who
was appointed minister to Denmark VIII not
be able to accept the office He Is very SICK.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
nI,.. nre,el rakea the Ven.

PTTsBURG, May 9-Miss Kate Drexeis
second daughter Of the late Francis A
Drexel. the banker Of Philadelphia, who has
- OO0.nO in her own name, has entered tha
Mercy ssnvent in this city =
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
The Charleston's Trial Trip.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, May 9-The United
States cruiser Charleston, which is on her
trial trip, arrived from San Francisco, max
ing, under easy steam during the last portion
Of her trip, little more than fourteen knots.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Husband and wife nurnod.

ALTOONA, Pa, May "a lamp in the
hands of Mrs james Harkins aged 20, Of
Hollidaysburg, exploded. She was burned
to death. Her aged husband was fatally
burned while rendering assistance TO his
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Refused a Charter NV tha K.ofL

PIrTsBURG, May S.-The newly organised
assembly Of glass packers has been refused
charter by the Knights Of Labor on the
ground thEt 1t Is a mixed assembly.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Thu Senate Can Adjourn ON tho 16

= Nv 'HIIuIN NlIII 9ENI l1I1 IT F'1I NII0 IVIIIa
ALBANY, May 9.-The senate will do moth
ing on the question Il final adjournment this
week 1t is in good shape TO adjourn ON the
10th, but as much cannot be said for the as
sembly.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Postmaster Pearson's WIN.

New YoRK, May 9.-The viii OF the iate
Postmaster Henry g. Pearson was nled Tor
urotste. He left his entire estate TO bis VILE
Evening journal., 1889-05-09

Expelled for Cheating at Examination
New BRUNSWICK, n. j., May 81. N.
Holly, of New York, has been expelled from
Rutgers college by the faculty for cheating
in examinations He confessed He stood
high and was to have been graduated in
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
Tho Pre.ldent WIN navo to Decide.

Aht AffNtUfnt VIII nhNN tn HtNihNs
WASHINGTON, May 9.--It il expected that
the president will soon be called upon 10 do
eide a dispute, the foundation OF which is al
ready laid, between the interior department
and the civil service commission Assistant
Attorney Shields, of the interior department,
has decided that appointments in the census
bureau are not under civil service rules bas-
ing his decision upon the law reviving the
census bureau, which says: "All examine
tions for appointment or promotion under
this act shall be under the direction of the
secretary Of the Interior The civil service
board, it is said, will appeal from this de-
csion to the president and make "A strong
effort 20 have the patronage Of this import
ant bureau placed under its control The
census bureau will give emplo yment TO 100
clerks for two years, and 20 as many more
for shorter periods, TO say nothing OF local
superintendents and enumerat0rs.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
The Lndeea Iieilre.

The judges here retired TO consider the
matter privately. On their return Justice
Hannen announced that they had decided
that IL was not permissible TO ask any wit
ness, however distinguished, abstract ques-
tions Of opinion. The facts known TO the
witness ought 20 be laid before the court be-
fore opinions bas d thereon were mentioned
The mere expression Of Archbishop Walsh's
opinion, the justice said, was inadmssible.
The archbishop, continuing, said that in
the course Of his visits through his diocese he
had abundant means OF knowing that the
league denounced outrages. Many priests
had joined the league with his full approval
He saw nothing in the action Of the members
Of the league TO forbid the clergy joining
the organization
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
WILLIAM H. QUINN,
Chairman of Committee

DROPOSALS FOR NEW SCHOOL
HOUSE, Sealed proposals will be re-
eeivod at the Board of Public Education rooms
until $50 p. m, on Monday, the 18th day of
May, for the bHilding of a new school house in
the Twelfth ward. No bills win be received
after the above named hour. The Board re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids. A
bond of $500 viii be required with each bid
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
Office Of the architect, Frank r.. Carswell,
Sixth and Shipley streets.
JOSEPH PYLE,
5. REDMOND SMITH,
JOHN j. CASSIDY.
n.,,s4
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
POLITICAL.
PROPOSALS.
4-H-- 49,.
PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received in the box
in the Council Chamber for the building of
one ~ Police Patrol Wagon, 10 G butt out of
the best material with a lamp an each side
front. and a lamp on each side rear. 1t is also
to be furnished with a stretcher, said stretCher
to be suspended on upright iron rods, and to
be slung with spiral springs. said wagon to
have a seat for driver and two other persons.
The wagon TO have an enclosed seat on each
side, inside. extending from the back of
drivers seat to the end of the body. Said
seats to be cushioned, covered with heavy en-
ameled cloth. tuffed and stuffed with hair. 1t
shall have two lockers under the drivers seat
for the purpose of carrying surgical instru-
for such service. The wagon must be built for
to be used with shafts or pole. 1t shall also
have a foot brake under the control of the
driver 1t is TO be furnished with a gong SINH
lar to those used on the Police Patrol Wagons
in Philadelphia. also an adjustable top with
curtains and iron frame and bonnet over
drivers seat
The body of the wagon to be painted in car
mine, and on each side Of the body the words
police Patrol, No. l." in gilt letters; The
running gears in red, striped with black.
Patent wheels. Straps shall be attached to
the bed Of the wagon inside. Wagon when
complete not 10 weigh over 600 pounds.
The wagon to be constructed to be similar "a
those used by the Police Patrol Of Philadel-
phia.
All bids must be accompanied by a bond OF
500 for the faithful performance of work
The committee reserve the right TO reject
any or all bids
Bids will be received up to O'Clock Thurs.
day evening, May ., 1889, and must be ad'
WILLIAM n OITINN
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
ONE CENT.
PARNELL'S ORDEAL ENDS.
Archbishop Walsh in the Wits
ness Box.
NO MONEY TOWARD REBELLION.

Objections Taken to the Prelate's Evi-
denoe--sIr. Parneil's Speeches During
His Tour In the United states-Attempts.
TO Trace His Private Letters
LONDON, May 9-Mr Parnelrs examina-
ton was finished before the special commits
sion. He testified that the reception COM
mittee in America comprised the leading
merchants of New York, representative citi-
gems and ministers Of religion. In his speeches
in New York Mr.. Parnell had declared that
not farthing contributed 70 the Irish cause
would go toward organizing rebellion IN Ire
land Throughout his tour Of the United
States he had never swerved hairs breadth
from that declaration Attorney General
Webster the witness said, had quoted from
five out Of sixty speeches he had made in the
United States, ignoring the general tenor OF
his speeches, SO as 60 misrepresent his words
All the names the attorney general had men,
toned as those OF persons who were asso-
ciated with the meetings were only small
fraction Of those who had attended. Men OK
prominent positions and Of undoubted re-
spectability attended these meetings,
MIR. Parnen Takes an Inning.
Here Mr.. Parnoll scored by remarking that
the Tories were more certainly associated
with the movement, for instance, when they
co-operated with the Parnellites to obstruct
the criminal code bill to the death. Referring
TO some letters of his MIR. Parnell said he
had copies made from his secretary's short
hand notes.
At this point Attorney General Webster
said: sit seems that there exists book OF
copies of Mr. Parnells letters. woald like
10 soc that book
Sir Charles Russel-By all means
Presiding Justice HAnnen-lf these letters
refer TO the league they ought 70 have been
disclosed.
Mr.. Parnell-Your lordships are welcome
10 see any letter | ever wrote or received.
Archbishop Walsh Takes the stand.
Archbishop Walsh here took the stand. HIS
testified that he came to the conclusion be-
| fore 1879 that there was need OF a dsfenslve
land organization, and was proceeding to
give his opinion OF the necessity for such an
organization when Justice Hannen inter-
posed, saying the inquiry must be limited To
whether or not the Land league was neces-
sary.
Attorney General Webster submitted that
matters Of opinion were not admissible.
Mr. Biggar urged that opinion evidences
had been given over and over again by hire
lings OF tile government
Justice Hannen warned Mr.. Biggar thas
he must not make use of such expressions.
Mr. Biggar then said that unless such evi-
dence were admitted the whole inquiry would
end in farce
The Juacaa Eeiiro.
Evening journal., 1889-05-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

EOR SALE OR TRADE. NO. 60 VAN
IT Buren street, rooms and all improve
ments. Handsomely pal. red. Has two
porches. Price low WM. J. FISHER,
Cos Market street