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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
Foreign.

The second Egyptian cotton crop is being
gathered. The yield is poor, and will not ex-
coed the estimates already made.
The Berliner Nachrichten says the Bundles
rath will consider q bill granting a subyen-
ton Of 100000 marks for a steamship line be.
tween Hamburg and Delagoa Bay.
AT meetings of miners at Drecourt, Couvi-
ers, Bourges, LEVIN and Ostricourt in Pas de
Calais, it was unanimously resolved to con-
tinue the strike now in progress.
The elections in Portugal for the members
of the Chamber Of Deputies resulted in the
return of 102 supporters of the government
and 3S members of the opposition.
1t is stated that arrangements have been
made with the Rothschilds for new Russian
loan. which will be offered to the public about
the middle of December. The Gar and his
family have donated 100000 roubles for the
sufferers by famine in Montenegro.
King Alexander on Tuesday received the
members of the Skuptschina. NJ. Pachitch
read an address. The young King. in his
reply, declared his adherence to the national
traditions.
Eighty tenants are threatened with eviction
at Falcarragh, county Donegal
The cholera is still raging in the valleys of
the Tigris and Euphrates. During the past
three months there have been 1000 deaths
from the disease.
The Zanzibar agent Of the London mission
reports that the Jesuit missionaries have
been expelled from Unjamjemb, and their
mission destroyed. The Nyassa and Tanjan-
yika missions have not thus far been moIest-
ed. The missionaries, although in a irving
position, are in good spirits.
A company has been formed in London
for the purpose Of erecting tower in Lon
don on the Eiffel plan. The tower is to be
1880 feet high. Five hundred pounds is
offered as prize for the best design for the
proposed tower, and $3.50 for the second
best design. The competition is open to the
world.
There are at present in Brazil 60 cotton
factories, Of which were established in 1860,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
A BLOODY FEUD.
Ono Kentucky Faction Besieges Anoth-
er In Court House.
The Besieged Led by Boy-The Sheriff
Appeals for Troops-outlaws Versus
Law and Order People.

A despatch from Louisville, KY, Oct. %,
SAYS: The excitement over the reported
besieging of Judge Lewis and party in Har-
Ian Court House by Wilson Howard and his
followers still continues. 1t had been hoped
that the trouble was at an end, but an event
which occurred has precipitated a renewal
of the war. John Howard, a 19-year-old
brother of Wilson Howard, was walking
along the street, and Finlay Smith was In the
door of the Cumberland House, when they
saw each other. Howard pulled his pistol
and Young Smith seized a Winchester rifle
which was near him, and both began TO
shoot. One of Smiths bullets grazed How
ards temple and the shock knocked him down.
John Howard left town, and when the
news reached Wilson Howard within an
hour or two that his brother had come
near being killed by member OF the Law
and Order party, he vowed vengeance.
Later, a reliable messenger of the Law and
Order party brought intelligence that the
outlaw had sent word to all his men to come
well armed to a rendezvous a few miles from
the country seat. The seat of justice of
Harlan county, which is now converted into
a citadel by the Law and Order party, is 80
miles from Pineville, which is the nearest
railroad point.
Wilson Howard and one of his principal
henchmen, named Jennings, are among the
wounded, and it is said that Towards in
lurleS are probably IaLal. Inc turner's nave
been In possession Of the town for more than
a week. Their leader is John Turner, just
II years of age. Towards forces have been
in camp one mile from town. There are
about 40 men In each crowd, all equipped
with Winchesters and revolvers. Turner
led his followers in an attack on the Howard
camp. The attacking party got in the first
work, but were finally driven back to town.
report reached Pineyille that the How
ard forces In Harlan, enraged by the recent
battle and the probable fatal wounding OF
their leader, left camp and started for Harlan
Court House, intending to kill everybody
that belongs to the opposition and burn the
town. G. C. HUFF, clerk of the Harlan
county court at Pineville, is afraid to go
home, though he has no connection what
ever with the trouble.
The latest report from Harlan Court
House states that Wilson Howard had cut
off Lewis and his party from communication
with the town. Sheriff James Howard of
Harlan, who is here, urges that the governor
send troops to quiet the county. He says
that on account Of the wide extent of the
feud he cannot find men not concerned to
form posse and execute the law.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
NEW OIL FIELDS.
Great Excitement in West virginia Over
Recent Discoveries.

Great excitement IN west virginia over
Recent Discoveries.
An Associated Press reporter, who visited
the scene Of the oil excitement In the new
field near Warrington, Marcen county, says
The reports first sent out regarding the com
ing In OF the jackson well at 1000 barrels a
day, while greatly exaggerated, have foun-
daiion. The well did come in strong, but Is
now plugged, awaiting the arrival OF ma
chinery and tanks, and its capacity has not
vet been thoroughly tested. The excitement
over the development OF this new territory Is
intense. The town is crowded with oil men
from all parts Of the country and property Is
changing hands at fabulous prices. Thou
sands Of acres Of land have been leased, and
those who were fortunate enough to get op-
tons before the drilling commenced are now
realizing handsomely by selling their options.
Preparations are making for the sinking Of
other wells and extensive operations will
soon be under way. The Standard Oil Com
pany controls large number Of leases In this
territory. Experienced oil men say the field
has great future. The oil was struck in the
"Big 1njun" sand at a depth of 1000 feet, a
half mile from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, and demonstrates that the town Of
Warrington is about the center Of the belt
which runs from the Pennsylvania oil field to
the Parkersburg district.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
THE BASE BALL WAR.
The Pittsburgs Fire the First Gun 10
1890,

The Pittsburgs Fire the First Gun for
1890.
The management of the Pittsburg Base
Ball Club officially notified the players re-
served by them that they had retained their
services for next season, and were ready to
execute the agreement. Rowe and Sunday
refused to accept the document until they
had satisfied themselves as to its contents.
The others took the notice without comment.
Rowe, in speaking of the matter, said: II
don't propose to allow the league to get the
drop on me If i can help it. They violated
faith with the brotherhood boys once before
relative to the salary business, and we don't
intend getting the worst of it il we can help
it." Subsequently Sunday. Beckley and
Rowe called on President Nimick and were
each paid in full, and given permission to
start home ut once. When Sunday went for
ward TO receive his check President Nimick
said swell, Billy, your contract is all ready.
viii you sign it now!v mo, sir, cannot"
replied Sunday. 81 am a member of the
brotherhood and until the league settles the
matter of our grievances none of US can
sign"
Several other players also declined to sign
until after the league meeting. which will be
held In New York, Nov. u. When asked the
probable outcome of the matter one of the
players said: "The brotherhood viii hold
meeting in New York about the 4th of next
month, which will be represented by dele
gates from all the league clubs. A plan of
action will at this time be mapped out and
committee appointed to lay our grievances
before the league. II our requests are COM
piled with, then suppose that will end the
matter. II not, why, then, l guess the league
will he shown the brotherhood means bust
ness -
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
REV. FATHER GABRIEL DEAD.
Impressive Services at st. Michael's Mon
astery, Hoboken. n. j.

aetcry, HoDokens y. D.
The funeralof Rev. FIR. Gabriel Of the Order
OF Passionists, who was until recently con-
nected with ST. Joseph's Retreat, Baltimore,
took place Oct. 81 In st. Michaers monastery
at West Hoboken, n. j. At an early hour
the remains were brought from the inner
cloister and were laid on rough pine board
in the main isle OF the church. The body
was clothed in the coarse habit Of the order
On the breast were cross and three nails,
aud around the waist was leather girdle. 10
which was attached a rosary of 10 decades.
The sandals were removed from the feet.
On the head, which rested on a little pile Of
bricks, ashes were sprinkled IN the form Of a
cross. The solemn mass Of requiem was
chanted by Rev. FIR. Philip Berk, c. p.
other members Of the order being grouped
in a semi-circle within the chance rail.
After the absolution had been pronounced,
the body was taken TO the tier Of vaults in
the basement Of the church, where several
dead members OF the community already lie.
At the entrance Of the vault the remains
were again lain on the ground, aud, after
being sprinkled with holy water, they were
put in plain white coffin and slid into one
OF the openings. The final absolution was
then pronounced, the opening was cemented
up, and the name Of the dead monk was
scratched with q trowell in the mortar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
TANNER REPLIES.
He Thought There Was No Danger OF
Doing Too Much.

He Thought There Was NO Danger OF
Doing Too Much.
Ex-Commissioner of Pensions Tanner is
out in a long statement In reply TO Secretary
Mobiles letter Of July "a on the subject OF re-
rating pensions of Pension Office employees.
Mr.. Tanner denies that he deted Secretary
Noble. II did submit" Mr.. Tanner says,
''to him in an official letter a question which
arose In my mind as TO whether the power
to put to the test pension which might be
under suspicion of having been granted ID
excess rested in the hands Of the Secretary
or Of the Commissioner, but In submitting
that question to the Secretary for his decis-
ion / did il In the most courteous and re-
spectful manner of which was rapable.
'The legal contention leave TO those emil
nent gentlemen, Secretary Noble and the late
Assistent Secretary jerks. Mr.. Jenks's rub
ing was law through the department until 1t
was revoked, and / must say that In so lar
as 1t permits man who has been disabled In
the service Of the country to prove that dis
ability and receive the compensation which
the law pro, ides, am In hearty accord with
it. II Secretary Noble sees fit TO construe
statutes so as to make them less liberal
to the soldiers than did his eminent
Democratic predecessor, the RESPONSE
bility must rest with him; and / am not
willing that while SO doing he shall, unchal-
lenged, arraign me as operating without rea-
son and beyond the pale Of the law"
General Bussey told him that the Secre-
tary's suspicious were aroused as to the
correctness Of action In the cases Of ten en-
ployes, and that he had been instructed to
investigate. Mr.. Tanner said "All right,p
and placed the papers In the eases at General
Bussey's disposal. II told him." says Tan
ner, 'as ! afterward told Secretary Noble,
that when first took Office there was such
mighty tide of humanity surging into the
Pension Office, claiming my personal atten-
ton, and at the same time good many cases
were in one way and another pressed on my
personal attention, that sat there thoroughly
imbued with the belief OF what we expressed
in the press and on the stump in the late
campaign as to the restrictive policy Of the
Pension Office on the soldier claims; and
that / had thought that until / had become
familiar with the workings OF the bureau,
so long as | pursued the practice laid down
for me by men Of experience In the office,
the last thing l was in danger Of doing was
of doing too much.n
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
WISHES TO BE A STATE.
The Governor of Idaho Presents the Claims
of the People.

The Governor of Idaho Presents the Claims
of the People.
George L. Shoup, Governor OF Idaho. in
his annual report TO the Secretary of the In
terror gives the important provisions of the
Constitution which will be submitted to the
people for their adoption at an election to be
held November 3. Idaho, he states, claims
all the essential qualifications necessary to
assume the dignity and responsibility Of State
hood. The steady growth in population and
taxable property, and the large increase in
productions, the yield Of valuable metals,
nearly doubling during the past-all these
show, the Governor thinks, that
Idaho is in the line Of progress.
The report states that there are more than
% 900 people in Idaho who are adherents of
the Mormon faith. The population Of the
Territory Is 1871. Polygamy is not at the
present time openly praeticed, but the Gov
ernor says that it Is practiced secretly to a
limited extent, no doubt, as indictments are
found in nearly every term Of the court held,
aud number of convictions have been made.
He states, however, that he has reason to be-
lieve that division OF sentiment is spring.
ing up in the church on the subject OF the
practice of poiygamy. Under the Constitu-
ton polygamy VIII be prohibited, and the
insertion Of this provision may be regarded
a. the expression Of the voice Of the people
OF the Territory on this subject. The allot-
men: Of land under the Seyeralty act to the
indians, the Governor says, is progressing
satisfactorily and with little opposition on
the part Of the Indians.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
TREASURY DECISIONS.
Duty on Wood Ashes Raised from 40 to 100
Per Cent. AID Valorem.

Duty on Wood Ashes Raised from 40 to 100
Per Cent. AID valorem.
The treasury department denies the appli-
cation Of X. b. Gardner manager Of the Bos-
ton, Halifax e. Prince Edward Island steam
ship line, for a refund OF the duties paid
Collector Saltonstall on certain behring's i'm
ported per the Worcester, Sept. 81, 1889.
The merchandise upon arrival at Boston was
entered for consumption, and, after pay
ment Of duties, was delivered from the Gus
tody and control of the government. 1t has
cost j. S. Story of st. Albany, VT, something
to make his appeal from the assessment Of
duty by the collector at Burlington at 40 per
cent. ad valorem on bags containing wood
ashes imported last month and claimed to be
exempt from duty. Wood ashes, it appears,
are generally imported in bulk, loose la box
cars, bags not being necessary for their safe
transportation, and the appraiser suggests
that the bags, il so used, might be used for
other purposes or sold. The treasury dc
partment has directed the collector to read
just the entry 1T 100 per cent. ad valorem,
and authorized collection of duties still due.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
AN INNOCENT MAN PARDoNED.
A Conspiracy Against n South Carolina
Negro shown Up.


Negro shown Up.
A dab0lical case of conspiracy against an
old negro man by his children has just been
brought to light by investigation instituted
by Gov. Richardson of South Carna. In
March of this year John Addison, negro 20
years old, was tried and convicted in Barn.
well county of arson. Addison was sem
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The
prosecutor in the case was his son-in-law,
Emanuel Green, and the only other witness
against the old man was his daughter.
Green's courthouse had been burned, and he
and his wife testified that they saw Addison
commit the act. He was convicted by jury
of his own people. The matter was brought
TO the Governors attention, and he caused
investigation to be made, and the following
facts were brought to light: Addison
had purchased from Green thirty
acres of land, and had paid him
in full. Green refused TO give him
any receipt for the money or title for the
land, and had the old man elected therefrom.
Addison brought suit, aud while twas pend
ing he was arrested on the charge of arson.
1t Is shown that Green moved the corn out
OF his barn, and declared that he would get
even with the old man. He set the building
on fire himself and threatened to cut his
wife's throat il she did not join him in swear
ing away the life of her father. He knew
that whether Addison was sentenced to be
hanged, or to 10 years imprisonment, he
would not live to get possession of his land.
The Governor has pardOned Addison to-day.
He has served seven months.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
FARMERS COMBINE.
wheat Growers of the Mississippi Vallg
Form n Big Company.

wheat Growers of the Mississippi Vallel
Form n Big Company.
The convention Of the wheat growers q
the Mississippi Valley met in st. Louis OCT
%. The convention Is the result Of a call y
sued by the Farmers Federation Of the Mis
sissippi Valley. The company has capiti
stock OF $20,000,000, Of which three-fouria
Is In the hands OF trustee to forever secuH
farmers in control. The dividends are to Z
used to establish banks, elevators, stockyart,
etc. The farmers disclaim any intention 4
forming a trust, but simply to remedy exls
ing conditions, which force them to aims
give their wheat away for nothing. They Y
not wish to charge cXorbitant prices for u
cereal, but simply to regulate the supply I
such an extent that the demand will not 4
so exceeded as to result in disastrous comp7
tition. Walter n. Allen of Topeka, presided
Of the federation, called the convention z
order, and in his opening address he our
lined the objects Of the federation and "
convention. There were a number Of eonl
mission men from Chicago and Kansas cyl
present. Two hundred delegates have fa'I
nished credentials.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
LOST s15,soo AT ROULETTE.
Henry Reeb, Jr., Sues to Recover None,
Won from Him.

In the first session of the superior civil
court, Boston, before Judge Barker, the case
of Henry Reeb, Jr., VS.. William Thornton was
called. and is an action i'm which the plaintiff
seeks to regain possession of S15,S00, which
he alleges he lost at gaming to defendant.
1t appeared from the opening of Lawyer
Way that in January last the defendant, who
is said to be doctor, met the plaintiff at the
Savage Club on Boswcrth street, and the
two played roulette. On Jan. the plaintiff
lost $500 at the game; On Jan. 81 and Feb. 1,
which was the night between those dates.
the defendant won $4,000; on Feb. 4. ST.
900, on Feb. 5, $1,000, and on Feb. 6, $1,000.
The plaintiff testified that he was broker at
10 State street, his firm being Marshall Reeb
& Co., and the remainder Of his evidence
was devoted TO proving that the money lost
was received by Thornton. The trial will be
continued this morning.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
GENEROUS CORP. TANNER.

Deputy Smith and other Recipients OF y
ratings Escape Being Reported.
Deputy Commissioner Of Pensions Hir1
Smith was not reckoned among the 80 !.
ployes whom the Tanner commission repoIi
as having procured reratings for themseJ
under Tanners generous administration
cause he was an officer Of the department,
it is said that there were at least de1
other actual subordinate employees WIZ
pensions were rerated for them at thelI
quest, who did not get on the commisspj
list. 1t does not vet appear how they escaps
A formal request has been made in two g
for the return of the money they irreguS1
received.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
TO LIMIT LICENSES.

Petition Signed BY the Professional and
Business Men of Hartford, ct.
Two hundred Of the leading professional
men and merchants of Hartford signed pc
tition to the county commissioners asking
that the number Of liquor licenses granted in
Hartford be limited TO 100, instead Of the 235
now in operation. The petitioners also ask
that no licenses be granted under any cir
eumstances for saloons near factories. or
where other goods are sold, OF to any saloon
where women will be employed to sell liquor.
The commissioners have appointed a special
hearing. There will be an earnest opposition
from the grocers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Meeting in Washington to Urge Congress
to Choose That City.

10 CHOOSE That City.
A hundred or more gentleman representing
the national board Of promotion, organized
for the purpose of having the worlds fair
held in Washington in 1892, met in that city
few days ago. Those present came from
various parts of the country, and were nearly
all members of boards Of trade or similar
commercial bodies. Col. Anderson made an
address setting forth the advantages of WASH
ington as the place for holding an exposition
to celebrate the discovery of America. Hon.
George c. German presented memorial to
Congress, urging that body to take steps for
an appropriate celebration in 1892 Of the
40Oth anniversary Of the discovery of Ameri-
ca by Columbus, the celebration to be con-
trolled by the general government. Gov.
Fleming Of Florida, and others spoke in sup
port of the memorial, which was adopted as
the sense Of the national board of promotion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
SOLDIERS STOP TRACK LAYING.
Railroad Builders In Oklahoma Prevented
from Working by Troops.

W AEooPrs
The people Of Kingisher, I. T., are greatly
excited, and the town is crowded with an
unruly mob Of railroad hands, driven there
by the United States troops. The survey Of
the Rock Island road built to Fort Reno
crosses the dividing line between Oklahoma
City and the Indian reservation seven miles
south of Kingfisher. A large gang of men
has been grading and laying the track. The
railr0aders proposed continuing the course Of
the railroad, and only after some personal
conflicts were driven back at the point Of the
bayonet. William McGinnis, president Of
the Kingisher board Of trade, is there today,
and is in consultation with the attorneys for
the Rock Island. He is bitter in his denunci-
alton of the troops action, which, he said,
was entirely uncalled for.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
MEETING OF BAR IRON MAKERS.
Views on Trade Interchanged, and Bust
ness Reported Cool.

A meeting was held in Philadelphia Of
representatives of a number Of bar iron
manufacturing establishments of Philadel-
phia aud vicinity, to consult concerning the
condition Of the trade. A general exchange
of opinion was had. the sentiment being that
the business was in good condition. All
stated that the demand for iron was good,
and that their best quotation now for bars in
carload lots in Philadelphia was 10 cents per
pound base, net cash. No combination was
formed, the object of the meeting being only
an interchange of views, the ascertainment
of the condition Of the trade and the prices
quoted by it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-31
2419 PEOPLE KILLED.
Over 10000 Deprived of the Means of
Subsistence.

Subsistence.
The steamship Belgic arrived at San Fran
cisco from Hong Kong and Yokohama.
Japanese papers state that complete returns
from the one prefecture of Aichi show that
$50 people were drowned and 121 injured
during the floods of Sept. IL, and that over
a thousand houses were swept away and
thousands of acres Of crops destroyed. In
a review of the calamities caused by floods
during the year 1882 the Japan Mail says /:
Returns show that ~ prefectures have been
and over 10000 people deprived Of means of
subsistence. More than $4,000 houses have
been swept away or submerged, 100000 acres
of crops destroyed, about 5000 bridges
washed away, and some hundreds of miles
of road broken I'D.