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The sun., 1889-12-07
TWO CORRESPONDENTS ARRESTED.
They are Charged with Black mailing tho
Family OF Justice Lewis of Buffalo.

They are Charged with Black mailing the
Family OF Justice Lewis of Buffalo.
BUFFALO, Dec. 6.-Two correspondents for
out-of-town newspapers. Roe L. Hendrick and
Edward Mills. were arrested tonight on an
Indictment charging them with blackmailing
the family Of Judge Loran L. Lewis, Justice OF
the Supreme Conrt- After Judge Lewis de-
parted for Europe on Tuesday night q man
claiming to be the Buffalo correspondent OF the
Neto York Herald called on Mrs. Lewis. and
persuaded her to accompany him to the resi-
dence OF her son. George L. Lewis. The cor
respondent there asked questions con-
cerning Judge Lewis's daughter Louise.
and was told that George Lewis had
nothing to say except that what the
reporter suggested was false. Tho next day
Mr.. Lewis received long letter saying that
his sister could lie suppressed for 5000. and
that the matter could be arranged with
Thomas" at 81 Franklin street. by calling on
Of 6e sor forT
papers. from Maine 10 California, and from
Chicago to New Orleans II the money was not
Investigation proved that "Thomas" was
Roe L. Hendrick. That evening Mr.. Mills
called on George Lewis and his law partner.
Mr.. Moot and made a desperate attempt to
yinced Of the young lady's innocence they re-
fused. On Thursday morning the story. rro-
bounced ljbelous by friends OF the Lewis fam
caRo papera. Mr. Moot wrote to Hendrick.
asking him to call, but instead OF call he re-
coived another letter In which Hendrix threat
ened reprisal II any attempt was made to do
anything with them. The Lewises determined
to vindicate the honor OF the family and bring
the blackmallers to justice. and laid the facts
dictment Immediately.
The sun., 1889-12-07
KNIGRTS AND FARMERS UNITED.
Committees OF tho Two Bodies Agree Upon
- Basis OF Federation.

Commit OF tho Two Bodies Agree Upon
- Basis OF Federation.
ST. LOUIS, Dec 6.-This morning Messrs.
Powderly. Wright. and Beaumont. represent
ing tho Knights OF Labor. met the demands OF
the committee of the Farmers and Laborers'
Union, and the basis OF federation between the
farmers and the Knights was agreed upon. 1t
was agreed that the farmers should appoint a
legislative committee OF two to act In conjunc-
ton with tho legislative committee OF the
Knights at Washington to SECURE legislation in
accordance with tho views OF both bodies. A
Committee on Platform was agreed upon and
an Understanding arrived at by which each
organization will actively assist the other In
every way possible. The executive omcers or
the two organizations will form q central coun-
ell to consult from time to time upon all mat
ters OF Joint interest.
upon q plan OF consolidation that will result In
bringing about an absolute union In one body
It Is probable that In time the Knights will
asa mean a0h time the both bodies are
tirely satisfied with the practical federation
The Farmers Alliance has adopted long
series OF resolutions. They favor woman sui:
frage. the reservation OF public lands for actual
snds n the States and Terrtorss S a BY ALIENS
the free coinage OF gold and silver; the pay
Ses o. ON she sea eStSto ana morgsse and
graded income tax; the Australian system OF
voting; the greenb9ck dofsrins & and revision
liquor traffic In all its forms and the national
banking syetom.
A resolution was also adopted declaring that
the members of the convention would support
no candidate who did not subscribe to these
The election of officers OF the Farmers and
Laborers' Union resulted; l.. J. Polk, North
Carolina, President: Is. H. Clover, Kansas,
tnfs sDf9s
Ben Terrell. Texas, Lecturer.
The sun., 1889-12-07

when spoken to about the matter the Door
keeper. the sereeant-at-ATms, the Clerk, and
the Postmaster all expressed the wish that
this. however. because6they always come for
ward for reelection.
The committee investigating the accounts Of
the defaultlnR cashier Of the House, after .
long secret session to-day. came out with their
report and blasted the few remaining hopes Of
the moneyloss Congressmen. The committee
reached the only conclusion possible. It found
that the Sergeant at Arms Of the House was
and and that thys'Ta tho me@bofs S entrustsd en- him With
their certificates OF salary at their own risk.
sSor or S0pS TsOdo@ SSnS
simply 'ssC security NOR Tor aovernpent propsrty.
ernment, but OF the individual members, who
viii each have 70 separately look for Eeim-
officiaIly. There is some talk OF resolution to
appropriate apeW the money. with which to
pay ssS9ss o put tb sry Vsy ely rec3sSsicn Is
voted for the back-salAry grab and the cbsnces
ore that the Congressmen will have to grin and
names were printed rs having used the ofico
as bank to their own pecunlaIy loes. are hop
EeS RS RS s4 sna nrs D Hen BS
vigorous OF these members is Boutelle OF
The Silcott escapado will undoubtedly result
In much needed reorganization OF the sergeant
at-Arms' office. This Office has been run after
the fashion of Western wildcat bank.
There 10 nothing In the law requiring the
berReant-at-Arms to be q paymaster and
money lender for the members Of tho House.
but this has been the practice under both he
Frequently members have had their salaries
advanced several months ahead, as good
many local tradesmen found out to their
sorrow whom they andeavored TO coll
lect their bills. Paper has been freely
discounted, and drafts. not only Of
members. but OF their constituents, have been
honored. Whenever a members constituent
wanted cash. all he had TO do was to draw on
the local bank through the Sergeant at-Arms
the loss fell on the Serge Reant-at-Arms, unles the
member who introduced the constituent made
the loss good. The money on deposit was
loaned out at interest, aud this made the office
one OF tho best paying under the Government.
although the salary was small. member said
to-day that the SerReant-at-Arms could make
legitimately from $4,000 to $4,000 annually
when money was tight. the Office sometimes had
100000 or more loaned out at interest to
banks. payable on demand. There was little
risk in doing this, as the stability OF the banks
was unuuestioned. 1t is likely that tho office
will now be nut on the same basis as that In
the senate. The disbursing officer In the Son
ate is u Government officer He pays the SEN
ators their salaries, and absolutely refuses to
honor drafts for them. This resolution was
OF the Senators themselves, who had been VIC
timized a number Of times by aoquaintances
whose ill-will they did not wish TO Incur by re-
fusinR to introduce them to the disbursing
clerk. and yet whose drafts they felt certain
would ultimately come back to them.
The sun., 1889-12-07
4 SCHOOL GIRL KILLED.
Little Mary Norman Struck by o Falling
Ladder In Paterson.

Ladder In Paterson.
PATERSON, Dec. 6.-Two men were paint
ing cornce on Public School IL in Bergen
street to- day. Tney used an extension ladder.
which stood In narrow alley leading from
the street to the girls playground In the rear.
There was guy rope leading from the ladder
to q fence in front. 1t happened that when the
bell rang for the afternoon recess the painters
had descended from the ladder. At this
time some Of the girls Of the lower
classes began to pass from the
front to the rear through the narrow alley. The
painters say that two or three little girls. G or
years old. belonging to the second-year
Glasses in school. took hold OF the guy rope
and pulled 1t sufficiently to start the long lnd-
der sliding sidelonR from the cornioe The
painters. in the instant that was left them.
pulled aside one or two little girls that were In
the line Of descent.
Mary Norman; a Holland girl, one Of the
largest girls in the class. having been placed
there to learn English more quickly. passed
around the corner from the front, Just In time
to be struck by the end OF the ladder. Her
skull was crushed. One of the painters carried
her into the building. The nearest doctor and
the girls mother were summoned at once.
Her mother arrived Just In time to see her die
Mrs. Norman IL O. widow who lives In Nc
Curdy street. Two sisters Of the little girl. who
ts ten years old, attended the same school.
an accident, and gave certificate according
ly. but Principal Chadwick thinks that the
contractor. Tunis Ross. should be held re.
sponsible. The girl was very bright.
The sun., 1889-12-07
BIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIS CAPTURE
A Letter In which Jefferson Davis Denied
that Me Was DIsGuIsed ne n Woman.

A Letter In which Jefferson Davis Denied
that Ho Was Disguised as n Woman.
CINCINNATI, Dec. CDR. Arthur LIE Boutil-
lier of this city made public to-day letter
written by Jefferson Davis. and withheld until
after his death at his own request, in
which he denies that he was dressed
as q woman when captured. The let
ter was written to Col. Crafts Wright,
who was a roommate OF Davis at West Point
and lifelong friend. Wright died in 1876. and
the letter. together with other "reminiscences
OF the war. were presented TO DR.. LIE Boutillier
by Wright's widow. This Is the letter:
MISSISSIPPI Crrr P. o., Oct Ia 1877.
MY DEAR CRATTs; have learned that 7. F. Drayton
IL at Charlotte N c. and have written 70 him mention
ing your aneconate inquiries and purpose have
areunion of clasG many as may then be living
at West Point In June next Tho meeting will
be certainly attractive him. and hope there may be
no other than myself who will fail to answer to his
name roll call Accept my thanks for the report
Of the proceedinRs tho last annual meeting Of tho
West Point graduates also for paper containing
statement in regard 70 my capture -. ,,,,,.,,r,
arleo do1sral makes assertions which he could
o9 me S e bore % aoa
sLe on!y psfson Win mo = eclerea maid sSiysnt
ana dSsa .Ssssa .sia!s! asn:ssy dsei$5as
Mrs Davis ran nj up 10 me and threw arms my
ssS s. 90. Ry s
sainsd basI with her 70 the tent and passed
s 4Rs eny slns ore snow 'A'Is ai
before epSSmpinG and that re was between thS Mich
sa1 snf saw con Tssa 5
that several hours had elapsed before he knew OF my
his men in not shooting mo when refused to sur
As you say. there was no improperly in assuming
have assumed ono except BY waiting for the depoysd
open 70 the creek The falSohSod was conceived in
with hoop ss5t w0SSSs' SSSs sssn Of hss
in New York It here be mentioned that the stan
ofoer! sent on the ship when my wife and children
SSn9o dd s sssns q
arttciee OF value and among other thnES hSop sEi5
Do NOT my friend. wonder at my conviction that in
my case and our time truth I! crushed beneath malice
less That gallant soldier AdjutH1t Town.
atruni belonging to which found in Florida and
over the cloak and shawl taken from my wife when
could snFh,sn The fss S %nS.s So, a, = to 5ns
Ssis in ne mS;sSnins G1a with S9Sns but an In In
distant objscE Either sagscity or magnanimty should
have taught my enemies TO deal fairly. not Rener-
TOR he ~ psope ho had rsprsssntsd THANK you truly
JETFERsoN DAVIS.
In another letter. dated Feb 4. 1878. Mr..
Davis denies that any treasure was captured
with him. He says:
the defence OF State rights and liberty as
understood them The hrst spentin the cause OK
the enemy the last has persstenty assaed by all
which fAlsehood could invent and mAliEnity employ.
The sun., 1889-12-07
Possart In .Nathan tho yv,se."

Herr Possart never plays except to full
house. This is not because. he obstinately in
sists upon that condition. but because the in
clination OF German theatreRoers always pro-
vides 1t for him. AS King Charles in the
"Huguenot Lovers" as Fdbrici,is. as Shylock.
or as Nathan In Lessing's wonderful master
piece he Is sure to be confronted by an audi
ence large friendly. and enthusiastic, which Is
doubtless gratifying to him. and a matter to
which Manager Amberg is not indifferent.
The. first performance Of Nathan the Wise"
last night was one Of the most successful and
interesting events OF the Pos art season. The
benevolent character which Losing drew was
interpreted by the German actor with dignity
and delicRoy. and the house was repeatedly
stirred to the heartiest demonstrations both
by the sentiments OF the play and by the skill
with which they were expressed. The con.
trast between this jew and the Jew afforded
by Possart in The Merchant Of Venice" is
curious to observe: and is a striking evidence
Of the versatility of this admirable player. His
NathGn is beautiful and moving picture. and
one OF strong popular appeal.
The general rendering OF the play last light
was exceptionally praiseworthy. Herr Hill
mann looked and acted very we'll tho part OF
the Knight Templar, and Herr Walter was one
OF the most picturesque and amusing monks
that ever chuckled and wept
The sun., 1889-12-07
"THE GoNDOLLERa"
Gilbert and SulIlvan's New Opera to be Pro-
duced at the Park.

Gilbert and SulIlvan's New Opera to be Pro.
duced Rt the Park.
The name of Gilbert and Sullivan's new
opera is The GondolIers," and It had q pri-
vate rehearsal at the Savoy Theatre In London
yesterday. and made a fair impression" This
news was conveyed to Manager Aronson last
night by a cable message. That the new Park
Theatre has been selected for an eight-weeks'
run Of the opera in New York was no longer
denied yesterday. Manager Dunlevy OF that
over to superintend the production himself
but this rangement may be changed 80 far
The scene OF tho opera is laid In Venice and
tho plot Is made up by the adventures OF two
happy gondoliers who are brothers. and one of
disappeared In Infancy The old "Pinaiore y
business Of 4buttercup and Raiph Is done over
again In the Inability OF the nurse of the infant
King to tell which OF the brothers is tho miss
Ing Fular
The sun., 1889-12-07
4 En1oEDr nv 4 D1voRoH CASE
Ths Three Lawyers for the FlaintiR Bhee
~ the nsfendnnn nna IIls ErianA.

MARSHALL, Tex. Dec. 6.-In a prclimi-
nary trial for the custody Of the children in the
divorce case OF Keller aRt Keller In tho district
court room to-day, Alexander Pope was shot
and morthlly wounded. W. II. Pope was
painfully but not dangerously wounded In two
places, and James Turner slightly wounded.
They were counsel for Mrs. Keller and those
who did the shooting were w. T. 8. Keller. the
defendant in the case and his brother-in-
law, G. r. Woathersby. The difficulty was
brought on by Keller denouncinR as false
ssos that made RoSy, Hy " H. nrGeeSo pSSS to
wood ct oarth9ge n Dec, ,lsss. When Keller
headed cane him Then Il a'SS %estsSrsba S k Who
was sitting in front Of Pope. arose and a ilrsd sc
Popes sft H shouder All TiSs the t shooting was
done by Keller and Weathersby as none Of
the others we5o armed. .,.A ,so ..ou,
say Vi 1t s impossibiS for him to live Major TuTe
Oh the skin across his stomSeh. -.
Alex Pope is q member Of the Legislature
oSS %hSS D%ssed e Gps
SSss'0f Ss. !. iT5sy FSown SSrS 1T @ W. bT fS
Il atFHSS %TSSF in tSs eSanty uInf!
resides at San Angelo, where he edits the
Enterprise and practices law. c. X. Weathersby
is a. night watohman for the Texas and Pacific
Halfway.
The divorce case has been called twice. but
has never come to trial There are four chill
dren. lwo of whom are with the mother. and
the youngest, O 9-year-old girl, Is tho cause of
to-dsy's trial. Alex Pope has q wife and two
children.
At the time Of the shooting there were at
least dozen women ana children in the court
fence, us tho Popes were advancing on him.
Weathersby says he shot because he thought
Keller had been killed.
The sun., 1889-12-07
THE NATIONAL JACKSON CLUB.
Gov. Beaver OF Pennsylvania Invited. {
Take Fart In Its Formation.

Take Part In Its Formation.
HARRISBURG. Dec. 6.-Gov. Beaver has
received the following letter from Gov Taylor
OF Tennessee:
desire to request your Excellencys cooperation in
promoting tho purpose of tho National jackson Club
honor the namo OF that lustriouS patriot Tho first
annual meeting OF the club (non partisAn) will In
this CITY jan and 1t is intended celebrate tho
anniversary of one OF the greatest military achieve.
ments by an assembly of patriotic men of all parties
from all the States sincerely invite EXcellency
TO attend and II your Exceency viii do mo the Kind.
ness to communicate this invitation and announcem,
TO the people Of State to invite all your citizens
who admire the character of this great ehefain to
eombe with to honor his memory. 1t will DO OF in
terest those who have never visited us to look in
upon tho roh domain added country by tho
only reh within Itself and destined to take the lead
to tho whole nation and reflects honor and glory upon
the patriots and heroes who rescued It from the wilder
ness and savage domination
The sun., 1889-12-07
Chlnsse Troops DeGeatea in Formoss.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-By the arrival of
the now steamer China advices arc received
from Hong Kong to Nov. IS. The Chinese
troops suffered a severe defeat from the saw
ages in South Formosa, 800 or 400 OF them
having been killed.
heeSsntIg Stbgd9., m96 attasked the Chine Inland
and destroyed both chapels and an opium
refuge. and stoned tho officials who attempted
to interfere. The missionaries and ladies' took
refuge in The Yamen, The United States flag
ship Omaha returned to Yokohama from COEeR
The sun., 1889-12-07

Charlie MCCARTHY OF Philadelphia and Alex
Gallagher of Jersey City boxed four rounds Kniok
orbocker Garden In Ilobokon last night Mccarthy
the heaviest OF the two Johnny LArkin was referee.
Gallagher out but he made game Eht and
refused 90 be knocked out In the third round AcCRr
aeh and ri6s for keeps Gallagher was groggy in the
fourth round Tho referee decided thar there was
no knock ont he would call the light draw. The do
ciSion pleased the crowd who were nearly all Gallagher
The sun., 1889-12-07

PONTIAC. Ill. Dec. G.-The figures believed 20
be complete show the forReTiss and ssanRS OF W.
H. FursmAn the GbsoondnR real estate dealer and loan
broker OF this city amount s2OoOOO IN this
included the loans made for hudS9n; Burr 4 90. Of
kespse. n. Y. $4,000 and various others $4,000 II
Is believed that PurSman has to Mexico South
The sun., 1889-12-07
OFFERS 4 $4,000 PURSE.

The Dempsey Athletic Club OF Fargo
Wants = Standardization Fight.
FARGO, N. D., Dec. Cat a meeting of the
recently organized Dempsey Athethlic Club.
held last evening. 1t was decided to offer
purse OF $4,000 for q fight to a finish between
John l.. Sullivan and Peter Jackson. A. COM
mittee Of five was selected to draft rules to
govern the contest, The committee will report
on Monday next President Wilson teegraphed
Sullivan news of the action OF the club.
The sun., 1889-12-07
Close or tho Delaware aaa Hudson.

HoNEsDALE. Dec G.-To-day mark cd the close
OF navigation the the Delaware and Hud.
son Canal The last loaded boat for RSndout this sea.
sou left this afternoon. The coal shipment Of the
Amounta g tons An increase 0YsL thAI
Ot last year OF ~ 600 tons
The sun., 1889-12-07
Suffering from AI.lauehoIy.

Isabelle d, Laurence. u school teacher. was
brought to Bellevue Hospital last night by her father
william Laurence % LelI BEosdysy,. Mia 4LAuEspSS
The sun., 1889-12-07
Want a Good Time

THE COMING WINTER IF So GO TO
AVON Park. SOUTH FLORIDA.
Hunt nah. boAt and bAthe In unfroLen AkeA Board
- to ~ per week 81 HOTEL VERONA, on lake IhoTe
Round trip transportation tickets. including board
three weeks trip only Sa Send stamp for pApers with
Particular o. n. CROSBY, 30 Franklin St, N. x
The sun., 1889-12-07

President Charles Francis Adams and Cen
eral Manager Millen OF the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company are In town arranging for fur
tai service,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16

Substitute for house bill 20. To
amend section 1898 of the political
Code relating to the sale of poisons,
approved January 25th.
H. j. NJ. l. Against the admission
of Utah as State, and praying for
the appointment of a Legislative COM
mission, passed the house the 18th
December passed the council the goth
December.
H. j. NJ. 2. Praying for the passage
of the Cultivate bill, passed both
houses December the 18th.
H. j. NJ 4. Memorializing congress
for the passage of an act bonding
Boise City for $3.50, 1000, passed houses
December the 23rd.
House bill 80, relating to stations
offered for service in Idaho Territory.
House bill 4, regulating the use and
carrying of deadly weapons in Idaho.
House dill 81, to provide for a
wagon road between Mt Idaho, in
Idaho county, and Little Salmon
Meadows, in Washington county.
House bill II, to provide for the
appointment of a court stenographic
reporter in each Judicial district.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
Bills Passed BY The Legislature.

The following are the bills that
have become laws, together with the
memorials, etc.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-02-16
st. Mary 5 Academy
SALT LAKE CITY.
Conducted by the
Sisters Of The Holy Gross

Studies for boar'iers and day pupils will be
resumed Friday, Feb. LIST 1859. The English
course includes all the branches necessary for
q first class education. The languages. linear
drawing, vocal music In class. plain sewing
and ornamental needle work form no extra
charge.
Terms are modified when twoor more OF the
family attend school at the same time.
Students attending All Hallows College are
permitted 10 visit their sisters at the Academy
Half rates can be secured on two of the rail-
road lines.
Terms moderate.
For catalogue, address as above.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-03

It Is currently believed In Washington
that the President has decided to nominate
Encouragement Miller for Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States. to fill
the vacancy caused by the death OF Justice
Matthews. Should Miller not be selected,
1t Is believed the choice will fall upon
Judge Wood of Indianapolis.
The Republican city campaign COM
mittee Of Philadelphia, yesterday rejected
the proposition OF the Democratic city
committee that both the Democratic and
the Republican organizations abolish their
custom OF buying poll tax receipts and CIV
ing them free OF cost to the voters Of their
respective parties. The Republican COM
mittee resolved ito see that every Republic
can voter shall be qualified to vote." 1t ls
expected that the Democratic city COM
mittee, at its meeting on Monday night,
will formally resolve not to buy any mo-
tax receipts.
The Boston Globe states that at meeting
of 60 or 70 Fourth district DemoEats, ON
Sunday, In the interest Of John y. gulli-
vans candidacy Tor Congress ips that dis
trict, eulogistio speeches were made and
plans laid for securing the champions
nomination at the expiration OF Congress-
man o'Neill's term.
The Prohibition city convention, In New
ark, N. j., last night, nominated Elias +.
Morrow, lawyer, for mayor. The plat
form urges the exterEnination of the liluor
traffic In the interest of the working men,
and denounces the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties for the non-enforcement OF
the Sunday lays.
The Young Mems Democratic Club OF
New York met last night and adopted a
resolution as the sentiment OF the club that
no aliens or persons not Americans should
he Apo. Eed to national state or municipal
cffiees,H positions.