davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
GENERAL BoULANGER'S TRIAL BEGUN.
ADDRESS OF THE PRocUREUR-GENERAL BE.

ADDRESS OF THE PROCUREUR-GENERAL BE-
FORE THE HIGH COURT OF THE SENATE.
Paris, Aug. s.-The trial of General BOulanger was
begun to-day before the High Court of the Senate.
body of military guarded the court
The PTOcureurG General, in a speech. accused
BOuanger Of attempting while in Tunis, to play the
role of NicerOy; of aSsociatng with immoral char
acters, and while Minister of War, Of having had his
portrait taken Cromwell the Protector and show
ing II TO secret agents. These agents the PrOcu.eu
denounced swndlers and bues.
NJ Rochefort and Count Dillon described by
the PrOcuTeur- General accomplceS Of General
Boulanger. Count Dillon, he said. had been expelled
from the Army and was worthy to participate in dis
Oyal plots.
Immediately upon the conclusion Of The FTOcureJr-
Generals address the Right Will question the cOmpc-
Of the High Court TO uy the defendant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
TRIED TO GIVE THE PRESIDENT A SCARE.

Boston, Aug. . (speciaD-One Of the teams Of ths
Boston city ! -cel Delivery Company stopped
in the street " Ydnesday by unknown man, who
handed the driver small parcel directed to Presl-
don't Harrison, Hotel Vendome.' The driver some
what eated at the prospect Of having the opportunity
OF delivering parcel to the President, and took il TO
the main Office, No. ~ summerst, where the superin.
tnden Edwin o. Fitch, directed him 10 open IL caro-
fully Several paper wrappings were removed, be-
meath which two pieces OF thin board, such a.
would be used to protect photographs glass from
injury. The who opening this mysterious
parcel was not I'm the most enviabe frame of mind
all this time. His mingled emotions Of pleasure and
anger, however, when he had disclosed the entire
mechanism OF the Internal machine need not be
described He found at the bottom OF the package
only book which bore the startling title, Dynamite
Cartridge Between IT'S leaves was card OF matches
and nothing more. The book was again wrapped up
and delivered To the clerk the Hotel Vendome, and
probably reached the President his private secFe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
WHAT IS GOING OK IN NEyICO.

City of Mexico, Aug. 8, via Calveston.-Rch
petroleum deposits have been discovered in Tabasco.
The engineer battalion is excavatng at Coyoacan,
one of Montezuma's palaces, seeking the Attic king Is
hidden treasure.
Valuable coal mines have been discovered in the
State Of Guerrero.
There is scarcity Of breads tufts In San Luis
PotOs.
The Theatre Merced Morales, in tho suburbs, has
been burned down. No lives were lost, though
several persons were badly hurt.
1t IS stated that the telephone company viii re-
move its poles and Place its wires in cables, fifty
wires IA each. and hang them on hooks from the
roofs OF houses.
here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
TO SUBMIT TO MORE . OUTRAGEs.o


IIII M In NJ n Q HUH ~ 70 I'I4 7l7II
OVER THE BEHRING SEA NATTER.
Montreal. aug. s.-A cable dispatch from London
10 "The Gazette has the following:
The Imperial authorities have decided that British
rights in Behring must he protected from outrage.
The belief here is that when the United states sees
the determined attitude OF Great Britain it Will no
longer obstruct speedy and peaceful settlement of
;he question. Pauncefote, Salisbury and Knutsford
have been in constant communication regarding the
matter during the last few days.
Victoria T. c., Aug S.-A. Frank paid Oft the
Black Diamond yesterday. Before doing so
he took ahidavits from the concerning their
knowledge OF the seizure. These afdavts will be
used by Frank in connection with his claim against
the United states Government for damages. 1t is
generally considered that Lieutenant Tuttle acted
entirely outside the law in breaking open tie captains
papers The law. il is understood. merely authorized
him 10 take schooner TO some American port with
all On board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
CHEROKEEs LESS STUBBORY

Kansas Cry, Aug ga dispatch to " The 1fmcs,'
rom lahcqua, Ind r., SAYS: The prospects for the
success OF the Cherokee Commission are Frightening.
Later returns from the election show that three Of
the Senators elected strongly In favor Of selling
the strip The Indians arc discussing the matter
among themselves, aud are greatly impressed with
The conditions OF treaty with the Government by
the terms Of which the Government may turn the
strip over 10 the ArapahOcs and Cheycnncs for a
reservation upon the payment OF 10 cents an acre
for The land. Interviews with prominent Chcrokces
Indicate that they would rather sell the land for
81 20 TO the Governments than to turn il 10 their
enemies for 40 cents"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
IN BEHALF OF MRS. MAVERICK.
MEMORIALS ASKING THAT SHE BE REPNEvET
CIRCULATED IN LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool, Aug s.-Mrs. Maybrck who was found
guilty yesterday Of poisoning her husband and sem
fenced TO DEATH has broken down under the great
strain to which she has been subjected for days past
and Is said to he seriously ILL., Her mother called at
the prison to-day and had affecting interview with
the prisoner.
A memorial TO the Government In behalf Of Mrs.
Maybrick has been signed by most of the banistcrs
and solicitors Of the Liverpool Circuit. The memorial
asks that the prisoner be rcpreved on the ground Of
the conflicting nature of the medical evidence given
her tIial. a similar petition IS being circulated
among the merchants and brokers, and IS receiving
many signatures. There general fcrment through
Iut the country against the verdict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
upROAR IN THE COMMONS.
AN IRISH MEMBER ABOUT TO ASSAULT MR..
BALFOUR.
ACCUSING THE CHIEF SECRETARY OF MAklNG
AN INSULTING GEsTURE-CALLs FOR

ORDER DROWNED BY IRISH YELLs.
London, Aug 0.-In the House of Commons
last night. during the debate on the Irish est-
mates. Mr.. Balfour Chief Secretary for Ireland
referred 10 two resident magistrates refusing to
,ubscribe for a race meeting because Ted Har-
ynoton. a member of the committee had de-
ronnced the police as towards, liars and uniformed
soodhoundS.
Mr.. Harrington challenged Mr. Balfour to give
,;s authority, and Mr.. Balfour replied that he
smoke on the best of authority
Mr.. Harrington started across the floor, ap-
oarently with the intention of assaulting Mr.. Bal
four. He was followed and pulled back by Mr.
Mahoney.
A tremendous uproar followed. The chairmans
calls for order were drowned in Irish yels. Amid
a moments pause Tim" Healy loudly accused
Mr. Balfour of using an insulting gesture toward
MIR Harrington, and told Mr.. Bafour to keep quiet
or else they would make him. The tumult continued
n quarter Of an hour, the chairmaH warning the
Parnelites to control their feelings. When order
was restored Mr.. Balfour denied that he had used
an insulting gesture, and Mr.. Harrington apollo
gized for his haSty action. Mr.. Balfour was then
allowed to proceed with his speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
DUE TO ICEBI RGS AND FOGS.
HOW THE DOMINION STEAMER MONTREAL
WAS LOST.
RUNNING AGROUND WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A
HUGE BERG-A RELIEF STEAMER SENT
TO BELLE ISLE


Quebec, Aug s-Captain Bentley, of the Allan
Line steamer Asstrian. arrived here to-day. lie
reports that on Monday last as the Assyllan was
sailing into the Straits of Belle Isle she was sig
nailed by the lighihouse-keeper that the Dominion
Line steamer Morrreal was ashore. Coming into
the straits the wrecked steamer was seen lying on
her starboard bean ends and only a small portion
Of her hull was visible out of water n great
number of iceberg were floating about the straits
and prevented the Assyrian from taking safe
position to offer the shipwrecked people any as
siStance.
Captain Wall, Of the Montreal, with his crew
and passengers, numbering in all about sixty
persons. were on the island of Belle Isle awaiting
helm. lie went on board the Assyrian. lie said
that on Sunday he was sailing through the straits,
when a thick fog came on and lasted long time
without his being able to hear any of the sur
rounding fog-horns Icebergs were numerous, and
compelled him TO change his course and to stop or
reverse The engines in order 20 prevent ca
tastropbe and thus the steamers exact position on
the chart was lost. At last Captain Wall de
cided that as the fog did not abate he would
mass between the land and a huge iceberg that
barred the passage through the straits. The land
was closer than he thought and the steamer ran
aground. The boats were hoisted out and all
hands were saved.
The Dominion Line steamer Vancouver which
left this port to-day, has instructions TO stop as
Belle Isle and take the wrecked seamen and
passengers to England. The Vancouver will reach
Belle Isle by noon tomorrow.
There were twelve cabin passengers on board.
The cargo included 10, 737 boxes Of cheese, 49,
$50 bushels of peas, 200 sacks of flour, 3G2
cattle and 5G3 sheep.
Captain Reid, superintendent of the Dominion
Line was called out of his bed and sent down by
train tonight, and the steamer Vancouver, the
greyhound of the Dominion Line, which leaves
port Tomorrow has received orders to call for the
passengers The Montreal is one of the Oldest
vessels of the Dominion Line. She registers 1867
tons. and was built by Connell IL Co.. of Glasgow.
She was freight vessel but always carried a
limited number of cabin passengers Captain Wall
was know as one of the oldest and most careful
navigators in the companys employ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
MRS. HARRISON AT NANTUCKET.
THE LENGTH OF HER VISIT To DEPEND UPON

HER SISTERS HEALTH
Boston, Aug. (SpecaD.-Mrs. Harrison, wife OF
the President arrived at Nantucket this morning In
response to telegr ans calling her to the bedside OF
her sister, Mrs Scott-Lod, who IS Ill at the Ocean
House. MIS- Harrison came direct from Deer Park,
Nd with Colonel Wilson and General Rockwell, OF
Washington and Mrs. Andrew G. Pierce Of New
Eedforl. A party of Mrs. LOrl's friends went 10
Cottage City the Nantucket this morning TO meet
Mrs Harrison and party on the arrival OF the con-
Meeting boat which had been ordered to wait until tho
Nantuckets arrival A large crowd had assembled on
the wharf and Mrs. Harrison graciOusy sat upon the
upper deck, in full of the curious tllr0ng. Mis-.
Lord came 10 Nantucket early in the season for her
health, taking apartments the Ocean House. where
she had friends. Her condition has been gradually
growing WISE, and has resulted already stated, Ia
the summOnng of Mrs. Harrison. who Will be- guest
at the Ocean House, the length OF her stay there
depending entirely on her sisters health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
CONFIDENCE IN HoFELE.

The officers of the Fifth Avenue Bank expressed
fnll confidence in Iofele, and they Issued 'nc
following statement
M T. w Hofcle claims b BE- entirely innocent III tnc
matter and thus far we reason T. doubt H. MI
uoee Is depostor bank AMI applied FOR ioa' o
stock ~ the railroad company We sent the cerlhcate OF
stock 10 the railroad companys oncc FOR verhcaton Inc
Official to whom presented examined II ana pro-
nounced IL correct Acting upon the fact OF THIS Neo'
n and on the assurance OF its genuincness by the COM
anv we made The loan u Iofec the stock ana nave
every reason to believe that the signatures 10 the cef'
ates are genuine advised that under the ecu'
stances the company question the vallp VI
the stock The whole involved Is $50 35o 20
The bank officials declined TO say anyInlnIs
further Shortly after his arrest Alr hole.e
was seen 40 his Office, No. l40 East Forty-iirst-SO
He said: ,,.
am thoroughly surprised and iuH bounded at this
Whole thlrg. l am thoroughly innocent OF all compheiy
in this crime got the stocks for value received hA'"s
given thirteen patents for thCm. The assignments anu
paters relating to the purchase all on record cia'
and believe that there forgery and shiil ho'u ie
eonluany responsible the full amount OF my puoN.'
THE certificates OF tick given 70 me Win 'ho u
standing and assurance that could raise money upon %
at any time 1 desired to do 50. MI ALeh ii'iH'A AA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
THEY MUST DO AS AMERICA DOES.

London. Aug s.-The committee appointed by Par.
Eament 10 consider the question Of immigration
recommends that annual census be taken of aliens
arriving and settling in Great Britain The committee
thinks it advisable at present 10 enforce laws similar
TO those enforced in America against destitute i'm
migrants, but It says that the country oupht 10
contemplate the early necessity for such LEGISLATION
in view Of the extreme pressure Of existence among
the poor and the tendency of destitute foreigners 10
lower the conditions Of living especIally in crosf
o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09

REPU BLICAN DAILY PAPER IN ARKANSAS.
Little Rock, Aug g." The Arkansas State Register
made its initial appearance In this city to-day. 1t
is a Republican daily, owned and operated by NJ. A.
Hull of Iowa. a brother Of Lleutenan-G G ovemor Hul
Of that State The paper takes fun Associated Press
reports and Will lead the Republican party in the
state of Arkansas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
DIR. TANNERS SENTENCE srAyns

Dublin, Aug. s.-Dr. Tanner. Member of Parljaren,
for Cork, recently sentenced at Tipperagy 10 ono
months Imprisonment for assauting Police Inspector
Stephens in May last. When judgment was prooonnced
he cried out IN the dock: defy you. The mac.
stracy are the real criminals" For this outlueak
three months was added to his sentence. Application
was made by Dr. Tanners friends for writ OF babea
corpus, which the Court Of APPEAL today refused r.
grant on the ground thai the magistrates have power
10 commit for contempt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
1 pArxru1 ACCIDENT 10 sAMUEL FEssENpEs,

4 PAINFUL ACCIDENT TO SAMUEL FEsSENDEs,
Cane May. Aug. 5 speciaD.-An accident happened
10 samuel Fessenden while he the yacht
Maniteo of Chincoteague, Va, this morning. Ills
right thigh received compound fracture from fan
down the companion-way. The party then came to
the Delaware Breakwater and doctor was teegrsphed
for to meet the party at Cape May. AT o'clock
the party arrived here and were driven In carriages
TO the stockton Hotel The party eomprised senator
QUAY. William C. Goodloe, Internal Revenue Collector
~ Kentucky: Colonel 4. L. Conger, chairman OF the
oblo Repubucan state Committee Colonel A. Loudon
snowdcn, United states Minister 70 Greece senator
Sommittee and Captain Ben SO0y, senator Quay's
Committee samuel Fessenden, member Of the National
fishing captain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
Tile 1ocoMorIKE BRorHERHooD IN porBr

Chicago Aug. speclaD.-The members Of the
motherhood Of Locomotive Engineers In Chicago
In an unenviabc frame Of mind at present. Their
uncertainty IS in connection with their next general
convention. which Will be held In Denver in October.
All Of them agree that the strike on the Burlington
road will engage large share Of the attention Of
the convention, and many Of those who were most
affected by 1t hold firmly TO the opinion that though
the strike has loag since been declared of and been
almost forgotten by the public generally the ultimate
outcome of IL VIII be dissolution of the Brotherhood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS IN JAPAN.

ONE HUNDRED PERSONS DROWNED AND
TWELVE THOUSAND HOUSES WASHED AWAY.
san Francisco. Aug. 8.-"The Japan Cazetc' Ne
ceved by the steamer Arabic says that about 100
persons drowned, 1900 houses washed away
and about 2,5O0 OF cultivated land seriously
damaged in four OF the seven cantons which suffered
most from the oyerlowing of tie river Chikugo, in
Fuluohakcn, by the recent heavy rains Relief
funds have been started in various parts of the
empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09

LAWYER HELD FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL.
=. "on'real Aug. s.-Phnip Vandal, a member Of the
nonuieai Dar was today committed TO the Court Of
SuoonS bench for criminal libel. He wrote TO
oiued etaes Insurance company alleging certain dis
creoi'ao'e acts against their agent here The agent
, u9ok an sctiOn, and the point at law was whether a
HDe1 cguiu De committed by writing TO foreign
held for trial " ~' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
nEnrs1or ON TILE ST. 1orIS COPY Dell.

81. louis Aug s.-The committee 10 whom was
appealed the July corn deal met yesterday afternoon
and confirmed the declsion Of the Committee on Con
tracts Of 40 cents with per cent added as penalty
for default All the shorts accepted ,his as na win
the exception OF Ned" Price lie refuses most posi-
lively 70 settle at IL cents and says that before he
will do 80 he VIII spend $4,000 Ia the courts. iI'
brokers scbreluer Flack d CO.. stats that they VIII
settle with Ortlwen ATothers and take their chaiceS
With Mr.. Price,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
DEFALc ATOMS gy COUvTy OFFIoIlLs

NintOn, Iowa. Aug. s.-An examination OF County
Treasurer steadman's books shows shortage Of
Gil SOB. The period covered by the investigation
Is from January /, 1851, 10 June 8, 1850.
Candor, Dak Aug. 5.-JOhn W. Pardee, who for
five years has been Judge of Probate Of Towner
County left town, and investigation shows that he
had robbed the county and several estates IN his
charge OF about 1000 besides ncecng his friends Of
as as much more lie is sspposed 10 have gone 10
British Columbia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
paTp KILLEy ARRESTED

san Francisco. Aug s." Pat' Klllen, the pugns,
who is to fight joe McAuhe In few weeks. wa
arrested at variety theatre last night while giving
sparrng exhibition win Professor Anderson. of Chi
cago Anderson, Madden, Pope Coodlng and several
others also arrested, but all were released upon
$50 bail each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
THE RACERS LEAVE QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown, Aug. s.-The new White star Line
steamer Teutonic, Captain Parsen, from Liverpool
ssiled hence at p. m. today for NewYork
The inman Line steamer City Of New-York. Captain
Laha' from Liverpool, sailed hence today for New
York.
ihe Anchor Line steamer CRY OF Rome, Captain
from Liverpool, sailed hence for Now York at
lO:5O a N. % day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
BprrIsu IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

London, Aug. 8.-Thc returns issued by the Board
oG Trade show that during the month Of July the i'm
ports increased 5,17O,oOO pounds, and the exports
increased 100000 pounds, as compared with the
same month last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
Az IRON COMPANY RAISING WAGFs'

Lancaster. Penn, Aug. S.-The Columbia Iron Com
pany to-day posted notice OF increase from 80 so
to - 65 per for pudding and other wages In pro
portion keeping the promise made four months ago.
when the reduction made that when trade grew
better they would increase wages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09

Vienna, Aug. S.-The political Cores spondence7
states that the Porte has decided proclaim state OF
siege in Crete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09

GERMAN SAILORS REVIEWED BY THE QUEEN.
London. Aug. s.-The Queen reviewed the German
seamcn from the vessels forming the Emperors es-
cort I'm the grounds of Osborne House to-day. Fiji
teen hundled were in line. They COM
maudod by the Emperor who was dressed in the uni.
form Of an admiral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-09
CAPTAIN PRrJAC NOT ARRESTED.

Paris, Aug o.-The report Of the arrest of Captain
Brjac, of Tie French Army, on the charge of being a
German spy Is denied. Captain Brujac Is at ST..
Bricue, attending TO his official duties.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-01-10
was 1t An Unk ind rate ?


n = thc DttIVlt I rec ffess.
Janet Russell was the belle of the VII
lage, Canadian village on the st.
Lawrence, and was admired by all the
SWANS who dwelt In those parts, but her
steady company" was q handsome
young fellow-John Milier-son Of the
village postmaster, who also kept a
general store. John and Janet went to.
gether to rustic frolic one night, and on
the road John asked the old Question.
which was answered In the affirmative.
Things went nicely, but at last, Janet
dancing twice in succession with a Young
fellow whom he had looked upon as a
rival, John felt bad, and on the way
home sharp words passed between them.
The girl told him she wished 1t had been
Charley Hall (the rivsD who had asked
her the question before mentioned,
whereat John said he would give her a
day to take that back, and If not-why,
all was over between them. Janet re.
Tented when she had tlms TO think about
II, and the next mcrning wrote a note &c
John and dropped 1t Into the letter box
a. old NJ. Miller's store. Tina pass, d
on.
year or so after that Charley Hal
and Janet Russell were married, aud
John Miller was welded 10 another girl.
Some five year, passed and oil Mr..
Miller died. leaving his property and hi
store to his son, who at once set abou
making improvements. And it go hap
pened that the old letter-box was broker
up. Mrs. Hall, accompanied ty her e!des
daughter, four years old, was in the
store. A letter dropped to the floor; &
workman picked IT up and with the re
mark, Here's an old letter addressed to
YOU, Mr. Miller" passed 1t to John. A
the moment he was taking to his old
| sweetheart.
He took the letter and turned 1t oyei
and over in his hand As Janet's eye
fell on 1t she hlus I'd. John opened ID,
note and read 1t, then handed to 1t Janet
with bow and the words: THAT has
been in the box ever since the day aftei
We went to the dance at Turner $. All
Janey, If had only known Ms. Hal
took her child by the hand and went
home without word. Janet's poor littl,
note had been caught and concealed fol
nearly six years, and had changed tn,
current of two lives, but for better OF
worse who can tell?