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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
FORTY-SEVEN LIVES LOST.
STEAMER BLOWN UP on THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
sHE SURVIVORS RESCUED By THE CREW OF
THE STEAMER CITY OF ST. LOUIS
LIST OF TIE PERSONS KILLED

LIST OF THE PERSONS KILLED
New-Oreans. Oct 3-The steamer Corona, of
the Ouachita Consolidated Line, left here at 80
o'clock last evening, for the Ouachita River. with
iull cargo of freight and a good list of pas
sengers. Her boilers exploded at False River.
nearly opposite Port Hudson at IL :45 this morn
iha' ausing the loss of the steamer and thirty
eight lives. The Anchor Line steamer Citv of
Ut. Louis, Captain James O'Neil, was near by. and
ier crew saved many lives. The surviving pas-
sengers and crew were taken on board by Captain
Nell anu kindly cared for by him and his men.
followins arc lists of the lost so far AS known:
arss CT ci.. lost j. W Blanks, captain; j. v Jordan.
Iishna. third clerk; Fred Dngle barIeeper p cd
"a, nan, nan, bark eeper; Patrck Ryan. stewad Dick Cur
porter; James Swipe porter MIR Tate ba,oS Dosi I
yo va is, deck hand Thomas Cook sallorman william
bot captains of the deck watch and fifteen r11st,
musicians Ieeis N LOCI; ed3t Dr. A%e and four
stoe Aman Texas; Mr.. Koeach. Mrs Huf, of ope6Tsas
Wds,yb ma olnan's nurse and oldest child Mrs Thomas
hgn Y5neSp OSpolGusaI Mn Wlso9 Of Red River Landing
@ @Ba1samsn, residing on Black River, kurt in side MIR
conmS,l coETPSGb Donadsonylle lightly J. j. Mocdity
htr about face; Charles 4. Pcarcc. Of New. OIesns
ScS.ed; Filot Rolllngs badly scalded ON the hands
MIS- r. ". Robertson, slightly hurt
The Corona was on her first trip Of the season
and bad only recently come out of tn, dry docl,
where She received repairs costing nearly 81 900
She was built at Wheeling w. Va, by the
Sweeny Brothers, of that city, about seven years
ago. and had carrying capacity of about ., 700
bales of cotton. At the time Of the accident she
was valued at $40, 900.
No one seems 10 be able to give any ex-
planation as to the cause of the disaster. The
Picayune's" Baton Rouge dispatch says: Captain
L. G. Swecny, one Of the owners of the line, who
assumed command on the death Of Captain Blanks
says that the explosion not due to too high
pressure of steam. He had just had occasion to
examine the gauge, and is positive there not a
pressure Of more than 80 pounds. The boat had a
moderate cargo She was in midstream just be.
low the landing at ArbrOth, and had Just whistled
to pass the City of ST. Louis, fortunately com.
ing down at the time The explosion had
downward tendency, and blew out the bottom
Of the boat, causing her to sink Immediately. The
cabin was torn in two the rear portion floating
down stream and bearing number of those
saved Captain Sweeny happened to be for.
ward, and started at once TO put out
the flames which began TO burn at several places
He says the boat would undoubtedly have burned
had she not gone down Immediately. None of the
books, papers or other valuableS were saved The
only dead body recovered was that of Fred
Overman, the second barkeeper. Three or four
Of the injured remained on the City of ST. Louis
and were carried to New-Orieans"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
PIERRE DELIRIOUS WITH JOY.
WILD SCENES OF REJOICING AT WINNING THE
FIGHT FOR THE CAPITOL OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

WILD SCENES OF REJOICING AT WINNING THE
FIGHT FOR THE CAPITOL OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
Pierre, S. D., Oct. (SpeciaD.-Perre is the capital
Of South Dakota. The latest reports show the ma
jorty be in Of the largest estimate made be-
fore election and the people here realize their
cess. No pen can describe the here last night
as the passenger train came in at O'Clock, having
on board the boomers and from this city who
have been over the State urging this sUccess. II
vas met by band and the people. Cheer after
cheer rent the air and strong men embraced and
laughed and cried. Those who have been foremost
In the light for Pierre were carried around the
shoufers Of the populace who paraded the streets in
the widest disorder. Women and children Joined the
thrOng, and to who did not understand the
1t would seem If the people had gone mad. Speeches
were made, bonfires and fireworks lighted up the
streets, and outsiders were affected by the in
tense enthusiasm. p. f. Mcclure. the defeated Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor who has been one OF
the most dilIgent workers for Pierre, hauled
around In carriage drawn by the people, and John
Sutherland president of the Board of Trade,
RED around on an mprovised platform. These scenes
were kept up all night
The enthusiasm Of the crowd to one who knows the
history of Pierre with its ups and downs and the
suffering Of the people be understood and appre.
clated. Hundreds of thousands of dollars
have been spent by rivals to defeat
her In this, but owing TO the fairness
Of her claims and the earnest work performed by her
boomers, they have not succeeded. Properly has
doubled in price to-day, and it is an
tlcpated that the town VIII have un
procedented growth. Melvin Grmesby, Of tho
Sioux Falls Capitol Campaign Committee, was
burned In ef1gy owing TO the unscrpulous manner
Of the campaign conducted by him. The speeches all
arralgned Sioux Falls for the manner in which she
has slurrcd this town. The bundle of :" The Sioux
Fails Daily Press received last night taken forc
bly, from the news agent and torn 10 shreds.
The evening train brought over 500 people 70 this
city tonight. Passengers crowded on top Of the cars
ard covered every available space on the train The
engine decorated with flags and banners and flags
Aoated from the windows and tops of the cars. As
the engine appeared IN sight the engineer set the
whistle going and the train drew up to the platform
amid the cheers Of 5000 people, the ringing OF bells
and band music. As the passengers streamed out OF
the cars the crowd could hardly contain itself \
procession formed which parahed the streets for
three hours, women and children joining the throng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
WELCOMED TO MONTREAL.
CONNECTICUT STATE SOLDIERS IN THE DoMIS
ION

ION.
Montreal Oct. 3 (SpcciaD-The 1st Regiment Con
nccticut National Guard. arrived here this morning
and we're greeted at the depot by thousands Of people
eager to do honor 10 the visitors. The curiosity OF
the crowd was at its height and tho Americans were
all scanned criticised The result appeared 10
be satisfactory for there heard nothing but praise
of the invaders" who seemed smart, manly ana sol
d,or,y The men looked fresh after their ride and
bounded on to the platform and took UP
their positions IN perfect order some
amusement was created at long streamer on one Of
the cars with this motto Montreal or Bust" Among
those accompanying the regiment were Governor
Bulkeley. of Connecticut, with tho fohowlhg s'an
ouarerrnaster General Rudd, surgeonGeneral Hunger
to1 Pavmaster General Fem. ColOncls Chsppell and
Fairman United states senator Hawley, Major John
r. Root Major Bur1ette Major Allan, eX quarter
master General Goodrdge and number OF others'
They marched to the Victoria Rifles armoy where they
formed in companies TO receive the military and CIVIC
velcome to Montreal Colonel Cone. their commander
took the platform in company with the CITY onccrs
and members of the Civic Reception Committee ana
introduced each in turn TO the regiment After al
dresses Of welcome by Colonel Mattce. Alderman Gun
ninCham Colonels stevenson. Massey and Iurhouh
and Major Radger representing various city rcgmen'
Colonel Cone briefly replied.
Allow me- nc said, to thank you gentlemen,
very heartily for the very cordial and kind Volts OIL
welcome which you have spoken 10 us. We know
we shall have good time and that shall 90 away
feeling that we have left behind us frients, real
friends. who have made our stay so pleasant. A,.A
Owing TO a heavy rain the full-dress pai@Ic Whlcn
was 10 have taken place had TO be postponed Dut ths
visitors enjoyed themselves seeing hc toNh; FL ~
Mayor and Mrs. Beaugrand give them an ehl3SS lt am
reception at their home O'Clock, and tonight
military entertainment was given I'm Drll nan ~
city regiments The entrance Of the visitors to the
hail was the signal for vCciierous cheering Severa
Al homes and entertainments Of other khds WcIe.
also provided and the visitors express Themselves az
delighted with their reception Tomorrow they nave
a TRIP down Lachine Rapids witness review OF ths
Fire Brigade enjoy a drive TO Mount Royal fdrh shu
leave here for home in the evening"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
THE RETIRING SEA SEIZURES.

decision which covers the Of all sealers seized
in Behrtng Sea. In 1887 the sealing schooner san
Diego owned by L. " Handy, was seized by the cut
ter Rush and ordered Sitka She went, and nearly
600 skins were condemned. brought here by Marshal
Atkins and sold. Handy tried 10 enjon the sale here
on the ground that Alaskan court orders didn't hold
here but Judge Sawyer overr1lled this. The same
principle involved in this decision holds in the cases
Of the two seaer that came here instead Of going to
sitka II also claimed that It applies TO all sezures
by the Rush this year, orders will hold good no
matter where the seized vessels have taken refuge.
\ dispatch from Ottawa, Ont says: " +. c. Baker.
representing Victoria, b. c., in the Dominion Parlia-
ment has resigned his seat owing 10 his inability TO
secure redress for those Of his constituents whose YES
sels have been seized by United states cruisers III
Eehring sea'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
PRICES OF STEEL AND IRON RISING.
ADVANCE COMPARED TO THAT IN THE YEAR


Plttsburg, Oct 3.1he boom in steel and iron rivals
the memorable advance of 1854. Even when com
pafed with that time, oiner things considered, the
advance In products OF steel and iron is more re-
marAs1ie. steel rails cannot to-day DO bought for
less than S32 a ton. and manufacturers are quits
Independent on those figures, for il IS confidently
believed that the price Will ye, reach $50 In the
last IL" days Bessemer pig has sthened from Sls 70
to Slo 90, and heavy consumer said to-day THAI
he donoled II he could buy 100 1000 tons for
less than go. This is all advance I'm the last five
weeks OF between S5 and So. At the Office OF Car
ncgie Brothers Co. It learned that the advance
Is caused by the increased cost in raw materials.
H. said the authority, Bessemer pig advances 10
S2O, rails and other products must cost Just
much more. s. advance on pig means IS
advance on the finished product. for the shrinkage
IS estimated at twenty i've per cent AMI In addition
70 ihai Is the shilling scale under which our msu
work. In England BesscmcP pig has risen from
forty 10 nifty shillings, which cost with the duty
added, makes the price Of this foreign product free
In this country above price Of $40. Moreover,
our adyces tell us that prices Will ge stu higher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
THE RESULT IN THE OTHER STATES.
PROHIBITION WINS BY 1000 MAJORITY IN
NORTH DAKOTA-FoR TEMPERANCE
AND PROTECTION.

Bismarck, N. D., Oct SpeciaD.-Everybody Is
surprised and first reports of the election in this
state are proven wofully mistaken. The returns
now show that the ProhibiOnlsts have carried the
state by about 1000 majority, and that all political
r1essers have been at sea on this question The
counties that were supposed TO be strongly against
prohibition have given maIorities In favor Of the
amendment and the liquor men who permitted their
money to 60 TO South Dakota because they did not
think they needed It here are bitterly regrettins
their action There is longer doubt OF the resul1
and North Dakota goes into the Union as Protection
state. and for prohibition at that
The Republican majority for Governor is about
900 The Democrats have elected three out OF tho
six Judges. and about twenty-five members of the
Legislature
M,uncapolls oct B." The Journals" Sioux Falls
dispatch SAYS: "SioIx Falls comedies tho temporary
capital of south Dakota to Pierre. Returns up 10
D. m. give Pierre 1864, Huron 1928. Sioux
Falls 1O,O3s. Prohibition cares by at least oOOO
majority. Republican state ticket elected by 2OOoo
Majority
Chairman Hundly, of the Democratic State Central
Committee. admits l., 900 Republican majority
St. Paul oct "a Pioneer Press dispatch from
Deadrood : n SAYS: 1.-The election for state
Judicial and Legislative officers, held here yesterday
was one of the most exciting in the history OF the
Black Hills. The diverse interests and questions TO
be voted on mixed things up badly, and made tIe
resut.yery doubtful Fun returns nave hIs Sen Dfe Sos
been received 10 indicate heavy Democratic gains
nearly everywhere. c. NJ. Thomas Deml has been
elected District Judge. over \. W HASTE lkep), Dy
nearly 500 majority and the County Judge Is very
close The fun Republican legislative ticket has
been elected in this county with e possible e5tSp
Prohibition is defeated by 500 to 1000 majority IN
this county,
Seattle. Wy. T., Oct 3.-Retnrns received from
nearly every county in the state indicate the election
of the Republican state ticket by s'oOo majority Inc
Democrats reduce the Republican majority III seattle
slightly. The new Legislature will have seventy five
Renublcan majority on Joint ballot The Consttu-
zion f ratified and prohibition and woman suffrage
defeated 1t requl majority Of the vote to SoeG Select
taIns North Yakima Is ahead and west Of the range
OLYMPIA leads Neither will have majority. and
another election will be necessary;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
MORE DELEGATES ARRIVE.

The steamer Newport yesterday brought Joso
Alfonso, the delegate from Chill to the American
International Congress. SenOr Alfonso accom-
panied by his son, p Alfonso. and A. Escheverna
and Jose NJ. P. Caamano, other delegates. Domingo
L. Ruiz, Consul-General for Ecuador, Frederick A.
Beeen, Consul-Genera 10 Chill. William NJ. WINS.
and others met the delegates down the Bay, trans
erred them TO the cutter Manhattan Captain
Tozier, and brought them to this city.
The Chamber of Commerce yesterday adopted reso
lutions inviting the delegates to the Congress 10
meet its members and other business men at its
rooms at such time would suit them. The Com
mittee Foreign Commerce and the Revenue Laws
we're authorized 10 make the necessary arrangements
for their reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
KILLED HIMSELF IN 4 BATH TUB,
A BANK.CLERK, DEsPoNDENT OVER THE DEATH
OF HIS BROTHER AND sIsTER-INLAw,
SHOOTS HIMSELF.

Albert Miller Clearing House clerk IN the United
States National Bank, at No. 1 Broadway, committed
suicide yesterday afternoon at his home, No. os1
Clifton Place, Brooklyn few weeks ago the death
Of Mr.. Miller's brothers wife occurred at the town
followed three days afterwad by the death of his
brother. This produced despondency from which
his wife and family failed him. but he
attended 10 his business duties usual, and was
at his desk yesterday On his return home late in
the afternoon he complained of WEAKNESS, and his
wife urged him to 90 up to his bedroom and lie
down. He started up stairs and half an hour later
she followed him. Not finding him in their sleeping
heard pistol shot in TIE bathroom Rushing
into the she found her husband partially un-
dressed, sitting in the bottom Of the empty bath tub
with bullet wound in his forehead and
the revolver in his right hand Ambulance Surgeon
Agncw and Drs. Cox and Bellows were summoned
but could do little for the fatally wounded man.
The bullet had pierced the frontal bone and lodged
in the BRAIN Mrs. Miller refused to have him taken
TO hospital and he made as comfortable as
pos ible In his bedchambcr lie did not recover
cOnsciOusncss and died within two hours Of the time
he shot himself
Mr.. Miller siXty-One years old, and had long
been employed by the United States Bank for years.
lie was in comfortable circumstances. His family
consisted Of his wife and an unmarried son, Albcr.
and another married son, John V. o. Miller Of No.
337 Quncy-st., who is in the hardware business IN
this city Last summer the family occupied a cottage
at Rockaway. and returned TO the city about month
ago. Mrs. Miller could give no reason for her hus-
bands act save his general despondency since the
deaths Of his brother and siser-ln-law. Coroner
Lindsay will hold the inquest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
a CLOSE VOTE IN MONTANA.
THE ELECTION OF A REPUBLICAN CON-
GRESSMAN CONCEDED
BOTH SIDES CLAIMING THE GovERNoRsHIr AND
THE LEGISLATURE - REPUBLICANS CARRY
ALL THE MINOR STATE OFFICES.

BOTH SIDES CLAIMING THE GovERNoRsHIr AND
THE LEGISLATURE REPUBLICANS CARRY
ALL THE MINOR STATE OFFICES.
Washington. Oct 3-The President received
n private dispatch from Montana this afternoon
saying that Carter is elected to Congress; that
the Republicans have the Legislature. and that
the Governorship is in doubt.
Helena, Mont. Oct 3-The Democrats concede
the election of Carter, the Republican candidate
for Congress, by 600 They claim the Legislature
by a majority of ii on Joint ballot. The Re
publicans early to-day claimed the election Of
Power by 300 and also claimed the Legislature
by small majority
Returns from counties in which the result is
disputed did not come in to-day Park County,
which was given to the Republicans yesterday by
800 majority, now shows only $50. The Re-
pubcans tonight estimate Powers majority for
Governor at 100, while the Democrats claim
TOoles election as Governor by 400 The re-
turns from Silver Bow County, which elects
eleven members of the Legislature, are still in
complete The Democrats say they have nine of
these sure, and possibly all. The Republicans
only ccncede six 10 the Democrats. The Re
publicans only claim three majority on joint bal
lot in the Legislature, while the Democrats claim
nine. The Silver Bow County returns, which
will probably be complete before morning, will
take the Legislature out of doubt and probably
also the Governor.
The Republicans elect majority of the minor
State Offices This county elects four Democrats
and five Republicans TO the Legislature. " The
Independent claims the election of Toole DEM
by 500 to 400 and majority of on Joint ballot
in the Legislature. All figures on majorites
estimated, as the count is not yet completed in
any county.
The Herald rep this afternoon claims that
Carter Rep) is elected TO Congress by probably
200 majority, and that the Republicans have
elected all of their State ticket below Governor,
the latter being in doubt and claimed by both
parties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04

Louisville, Oct. Special. .-M{Feran. Shallcross
Co. the largest pork dealers herd, have been forced
out Of the trade. John r. McFdrran, the head Of
the firm, will probably retire from business and it
is probable that the other partners viii turn their
attention to some other field The dissolution Is Ia
no sense failure, all the partners have a COM
potency Nevertheless, they aduIit that trade has
been against them for some time largely due 10 the
advantages OF Kansas City and Chicago In buying
hogs cheap. The firm has not Killed hogs here for
some years but has one OF the largest sugar-curns
buildings In the country az which they have put up
annually 100000 pounds OF hams. John B. McFerral
is the owner of the Genvew stock farm, and VIII
probably devote his attention that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
NEWS FROM THE SPANISH AMERICAS.

Panama, Sept 25.-The Government Of the Repub-
lie of Ecuador has made decree forbiddlng Chin Sc
immig grafton.
Sincere sorrow is felt in Lima at the death Of Will
fam II. Cley, managing director of the Oroya Rail-
road. Mr. Cnley native OF NewHampshire,
and belonged 10 a wellknown family Insomnia
supernduced by overwork and anxiety IN connection
with the railroad, the cause of death. Business
Of every nationality closed their doors on the
day Of the funeral
The Central American Congress was formally IN
stalled on September ID, I'm san salvador Dr. Manuel
DeeadO, Minister Of Foreign Affair." of salvador, was
appointed president and Francisco Laintesta the del
egae from Guatemala, secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
4 coLoMn1AN CONSUL DIS or YELLow FEtER

New Orleans, Oct 3.-Enrique DevllIa, COIonDIan
Consul who arrived here from Livingston. Guat t,naa-
by the steamship City Of Dallas, October l. at p m
died this morning his home I'm DecatIrs at ll;3O
a. m OF fever. After careful Investigation the at
tending physicians pronounced the case yellow fe'er
All precautions have been taken by the Board OF
Health, who announce that there IS no cause Tor
alarm. The impression seems to be that DeVla
lad been sick for some time before reaching hc
Mississippi Quarantine station, but IN order 10 ~
through and prevent detention OF tho Vessei he
mustered on deck with the passengers ana ciN,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
4 NEW COAL COMPANY IN WEST VIRGINIA:

A NEW COAL COMPANY IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Charleston W Va. Oct. 3 (SpetaN-A certificate
OF incorporation was issued today 10 the Gailty
Mountain Coal Company. The stockholders are Will
lam y. Page, eX-Mayor Abram s. Hewitt. OF New
York Vice President Levi p. Morton and his law
partner George Bliss. Of the NewYorA banking firm OF
Morton, Bliss & Co. The company has made arrange
ments to lease the property at Ansted operated by
the Hawksnest Coal Company, and fhe capaciy OF
the mines will be enlarged az 10 5000 tons
day Ample facilities for shipping by rail have been
secured and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway VIII
begin at TO lay four and nall miles Oh standaW
gauge track from its main line 10 the mines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
NrySEsorA PEAr.BoGs BURNING.

Albert Ice. Mimi. Oct. IA great peat fire
burning near Geneva in this county. II IS estimate
that 800 acres OF land have been burned over aln
5000 tons Of hav destroyed. OYER 10 loads. y
stacks owned by l. T. Bell were burned Tuesday. ant
every day some farmer loses more or less There u
no means of saving the hay, the hrc b ih the peat
under the surface and Il Is unsafe 10 drive team
near n Experts estimate ths value Of the despollel
land al $780, 600, and tho damage by burning OF hay
at 10000. - s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
70 oovsor1prE THE RAGING MIXERS.

ST. Louis, Oct. 3--The Missouri anti Trna law
has precipitaed the formation OF another Nationa com
blnaton. All the bagglng interests OF the oh'ed
States viii shortly consolidate under the name of the
American Manufac turing Company OF New.Y0riL War
rcn Jones 6 Gratz OF this city the prime movers
in the organization IN was stated to-day that about
twenty different factories at various points were 10
be absorbed into tho American Manufac turing Coni
papy IN Carrying out tho present scheme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
oBrsgEp TO DEATH BY MASS OF COAL.

Hazleton. Penn. oct. 3.-Whio Martin Jaskovitz,
miner. John slinsky and TAmaso Gusr'io. iaooiers,
we're prying down top rock in their breast In No.
IL colliery, Of the l.. and W. b. Coal company a.
Audenried this morning, mass OF coal fell upon
them competoly crushing the former, and, 1t Is
tbouoht fatally iniuring the latter IL took four
hours hard work TO rescue rha bodies OF me TWO
men from under the mass OF rock All the mon
have families.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-04
GENERAL LESTER B. YAULxSrR sESrEscKp:

Buffalo ~ v. Oct 3.-The jury In the case on
General Lester B. Faulkner came into court AZ
loI5 a. M today with verdict Oh suiiS' as
charged in the eighteenth count Of INC nine'mcnr
In making false report OF me .on.'''" VI sue
ransville National Bank In NaS' 80 ~ "n'oa
"' Se"N - r,.,lker and sion. Toles hur
ai"' ..,,rt room They went down
rlo"S io,' - - ,.,, tho building but Faulkner was
INC oi0'aV u. 49,. .usfo.Iv M /. United States Mar
subsequrn,N ,.i ~ I,,dre 'coxe this afternoon
snncei Lester u. Faulkner 10 seven years IN hr,,
Snnntv Pcnltentiary. An appicaeh WIZ DC mAuo
hssoTe Judge wallace. s syracuse, LOT VIII ~
error In the case.