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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE SEIZURES IN BEHRING SEA.
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WILLING To
NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT OF
THE TROUBLE.

London, Aug. o3-The Press Association says that
the English Government has ntnated TO the
United states Government its willingness to negotiate
a settlement of the Behring sea matter ana no"
awaits the American Governments reply.
Ottawa Ont. Aug. 23.-The Minister OF customs
saws the Government has not yet received any in
formation regarding the seizure of the seaers Pain
finder and Minnie in Behing Sea by the United States
revenue cutter Rush. The people here are hlehy
indignant over the apathy of the British Government
In respect TO these seizures. II is rumoed In Official
circles that the Imperial Government has ordered tbc
warships on the Pacific station 10 keep away from
Behring sea. . ,. . e,.
Tho Hon Mackenzie Bowel, Minister OF Customs,
has teegfaphel Victoria for information regarding
the recent seizures IN Behring sea He express ses
himself as pleased with the attitude assumed by inc
London Times" on this question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
throats Of twenty -four of them, but fatal,
injured.
MRS. MAVERICK HEARS THE NEWS
FEARS THAT SHE WILL NOT LIVE LONG IN JAIL

-tit-h fltltNDS NOL SAIlohiID
Liverpool. Aug. 23.-The Official messenger bearing
the announcement of the communication OF Mrs May
bricks sentence did not reach the Jail until O'CLOCK
this morning. The news was AZ once communicated
TO the prisoner, who betrayed some emotion bu' not
TO the extent that was anticipated. The chapiam
visited her at breakfast time The revulsion oi ieei
ing had then prostratcd her. and she seemed weaker
than at any time since her arrest. II Is feared that
she will not live long in jail.
Briefly. her alleged paramour sailed for Boston on
the steamer Scythia, which left Liverpool yesterday
London, Aug. 23.-The Maybick Committee mas re-
solved to agtae for pardon on the gro9nu 'ndl tlo
there is reasonable doubt whether MI MaSDrcA
was poisoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24


London, Aug. 23.-It has been learned in yacht
nG circles here that the Earl of Dunraven. late cha
eDgcr for the Americas Cup. has written long letter
to the NewYork Yacht Club in which he explains
the APPARENT confusion caused by the cable dispatches
which passed between the New-York Yacht Clubs
committee and the Royal Yacht Squadron. The cause
Of the renewed correspondence undoubtedly the
last letter sent by the Americas Cup Committee, and
indorsed by the general meeting of the New-YOrk
Yacht Club. In that communication there
implied expression of surprise that the Royal Yacht
Squadron should not have thoroughly appreciated the
meaning of the first cable dispatch in to
Lord Dunraven's challenge. The Earl of Dunraven,
in his letter. expresses his regret that the cable
correspondence should have caused an erroneous i'm
preston regarding his action in the matter of the
challenge. lie suppOseS that the New York Yacht
Club misunderstood his letter of June n. The Earl
sa-s he never meant 10 suggest that the New-YOrk
Yacht Club should offer prize, but expresses
the hOHe that a with his cutter. the Valkyrie,
may be arranged for 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
ONE PLAN FOR SETTLING THE DIFFICULTY.

Ottawa, Ont Aug o3 (speciaD.-LOrd Stanley,
Governor General 1t is understood in political Circles
here urgent representations 10 tho lmpetlal
authorities regarding of action to be pur-
sued TO the recent seizures of Canadian
seaers in Behring Sea. A leading official of the
Fisheries Department said to-day that it was the
opinion of the Government that the Behrng Sea
difficulty would be settled in conjunction with the
Atlantic fisheries question after the expiration of the
lease TO the Alaska Commercial Company. by the ap
pOintInent of International commission. He
also felt confident that compensation for the late
seizures will be paid 10 the Canadian vesselowncrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
1FlTHER FACTORY SHIFTS DOWN.

Woburn, Mass, Aug. o3-Stephen Dow & Co., shut
down their leather factory to-day, locking out one
hundred men. This action was complete surprise
to the men, who, upon coming to work at the usual
hour, found the factory closed. On Wednesday the
firm gave notice of reduction of wages but nothing
was said about closing the factory, and the action IS
thought to have been result of the labor meeting
held here last night in sympathy with the strikers
from Cummings factory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
FIERCE GALES IN THE GUILE AND THE BAHAMAs

FIERCE GALES IN THE GULF AND THE BAHAMAS
Washington, Aug. 23-The photographer Navy
Department. gives notice that teegraphlc reports from
Santo Domingo Porto Plata and Havana indicate that
there is hurricane central the Bahama Islands,
and cyclOnic disturbance of increasing energy in tho
Gulf Of Mexico The present position of the Bahama
hurricane is uncertain, there is teegraphic COM
municatiOn with any of the Bahamas, with BERMUDA
II IS probable, however, that IL was central to-day
about Crooked Island Passage and that it will
in toward the coast Of Florida and follow the Gulf
Stream toward Hatteras aud the Grand Banks Joined
possibly, by the Gulf cyclone. Masters Of vessels
are warned to take proper precautions. Late news may
be obtained at any branch photographic oiice. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
OIL TANKS ORDERED IN P1TrsBURG.

Plttsburg Aug o3.-The contract for the construction
Of seveny-fve steel oil tanks, to be used Tor INC
transportation Of oil between here and the Pacific coast
calls for the delivery Of all the at san Diego, Cal
by January /. The giving the order do not Wish
their used. but It IS learned that they own arHo
oil refneres in Diego, and II Is believed thar they
are also backed by road running from san fIancI
Ia san Diego The company also has large renlerIee
I'm ~. Louis They lvn in stockton. Cal. ana aro
al a., ,sthv men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
OVERCOME BY FOUL AIR IN A WELL.

Frederick, Md, Aug. 23.-Three brothers, members
of the stockman family, while digging a We'll yes
terlay on the farm of John stockmao, at Jefferson,
this county. were overcome by foul air. The first
TO descend the well pulled out in few minutes in
an unconscious state. The second wc9t into tho
veil with the same result. The third tried II while
his rwo brothers were lying at tho brink Of the well
unconscious, and was rescued In half-dead state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
ExAGGERArED STORIES OF SUFFERING

Chicago, Aug. % (speciaD.-Snce ~ great coal
strikes were begun in Northern Illinois great deal
has been said, more or less sensational in character,
regarding suffering and misery among the miners and
their families To-day l. A. Barnard, Wholesale
coal dealer OF this city, returned nom visit to Coal
City, where the miners We're reported to be in q
condition bordering starvation Mr.. Barnard said
that the reports OF suffering among the miners ~
Coal City much exaggerated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
A CHILD THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN.

Bristol. Penn, Aug. c3-Charlcs steavers age
eight has mysterollsly disappeared from this place.
He has been missing since Tuesday night last, and Is
believed to have been carried off by party of English
tramps calling themselves gypsie as, when the camp
passed through Tullytown that night child was
heard crying in one of the wagons and calling for its
mother The boy is of Hight complexion and has lighs
short trousers and barefootc1. The gyDsles had
been In camp more than week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
AN EXPLOSION IN BROADWAY
TWO MANHoLE COVERS BLOWN INTO THE AIR
SEWER GAS THE CAUSE.

SEW Elk GAS TIE CAUSE.
An explosion of sewer gas at broadway and Four
teenthst., at 80 p M. yesterday, lifted two man
hole covers into the air to the height Of dozen feet
and broke the glass Of the gas lamp the southeast
corner few gallons Of fifth from the sewer splashed
over the pavement. The eruption scared some of the
women on the sidewalk, but nobody was hurt On
Thursday night worbmen in the employ of the Edison
Electric Lighting Company dug hole In the pave
ment close to the and made ready TO connect
house wire with the underground tube at that point
At the time of the explosion yesterday the
still tinkering with the wiIe IN the hole and Of
them was holding a lamp at the bottom. Probably
the lamp ignited gas that escaped through crevce
from the sewer, and that caused the explosion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
NEW TRIAL IN THE PEBBLE CASE REFUSED.

Boston, Aug. 23.-Judge Colt of the United States
Circuit Court, rendered decision to-day denying an
application for a trial IN the Prebe The
plaintiff Sarah A. Prebe. sued Bates, WOlley & Co.,
brokers' to the value of bonds and stocks
which she had placed In the custody of her son Ed
ward, who disposed of them TO the defendants. The
plaintiff alleged that the defendants knew that the
securities did not belong to her son. The verdict
for the plaintiff In the Of S34700. The
court decides that plaintiff may elect 10 take this
sum less SO. 900 on remssions for errors a new
trial will be granted The defendants will probably
appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
VETERANS DRIFTING TO MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 23.-Many old soldiers,
newspaper correspondents and sighseerS have already
arrived in the city, and the streets are getting
crowded No full G. A. II. delegation had appeared
up TO late hour tonight the arrivals Of veterans
consisting OF straggers and advance guards who como
10 prepare everything for their posts. IL IS estimated
that there are about 5000 old soldiers In the city, with
two full days intervening before tho encampment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

SAID he, unless II would be Woodruff The state Will
be ready for trial Monday but think some OF the de-
PENDANTS will want continuance II they can show
cause they might obtain one but cannot tell how the
state Will stand on that question until the time
comes"
II is understood however, that Senator Kennedy, OF
Wisconsin, will make his debut In the by am
elaborate argument in favor of separate trial for his
client, Martin Burke, the late Winnipeg suspect T..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
Tile rRLlL OF cROyIY SUSPECTS.

Chicago, Aug. 23-There Is general belief that
when the Cronln murder Is called for trial IN
Judce McConnclls court next Monday the principal
efforts Of the defence VIII be directed. not 10 securing
a continuance. but to endeavorng 10 break the soma
frnt Of the prosecution and dividing its thunder by
securing separate trials for one more of the de-
PENDANTS. state Attorney Longenecker, however,
to-day appeared to be Indifferent to any such attempt
~ do not know who could AJAX for a separate trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
LAWLEsS ACTS OF Ev1orED SETTLERS.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. % (SpeciaD.-A dispatch
from Fort Dodge says: There has been trouble OF
grave character I'm the territory in which evctions
have been made, particularly in the vicinity OF
Homer During the recent absence Of DR.. Brock, who
lives on farm near Homer, purchased from the
Rverlsnd Company, the house and barn were 1red
and entirely consumed, and six acres OF corn were
cut down and much fence destroyed The evictoa
settlers charged with the acts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE DOCKMEN'S STRIKE SPREADING.
OTHER LABoRERs JOINING THE MOVEMENT
FEARS OF SERIOUS TROUBLE.

FEARS OF SERIOUS TROUBLE.
London, Aug. 23.-Mcmbers of osher trades join
ing the striking docimen. The carmen of Pckfom
Company, general carriers and agents Of the
London and Northwestern and other railroad COM
panies have already gone out and the railway carmen
Joining them. The labocrs at Spratt's bscuit
factory have struck causing entire stoppage OF
work. All classes Of unskiled labor in London
threaten 10 join in the strike and trouble IS feared.
The police making preparations for the emergency.
Thousands Of vessels lie idle in the London docks.
and the Indian mall steamers detained in port.
Four thousand lightcrmen have struck Mounted po-
lice patrol the streets, and the situation IS becoming
critical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
EMPEROR WILLIAM AT METZ.

Metz. Aug 23.--The German Imperial party has
arrived here and has met with most enthusiastic
reception. The Emperor, in the uniform Of the Garde
du Corps. paraded with the garrison. and returned
with the Grand Duke Of Baden at the head Of the
color company. The Empress, in a carriage, wit
messed the parade. Afterward the party visited the
Cathedral and Othere points Of interest The visitors
were enthusiastically received every where.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
IT PAYS TO CHOP UP SUCH srUnPs, As THIS

Lebanon, Penn. Aug. 23.-Isaac German, an old
farmer residing near Greble. Lebanon County, made
a lucky find yesterday, while choppine up an old
stump In field. blow of HIS axe revealed the
glcam Of bright yellow metal in the rotten wood and
upon carefully removing the dirt and digging further
down Into the stump the farmer brought UP gold
pece, then another, and another. until ne cOuntei
$50 god-piece, four t3 gold pieces and twelve
old Mexicap silver dollars, making so2 IN value Al
togetheE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
SENATOR MAyDERsoy ASKS 10 BE EXAMINED

Omaha Neb, Aug. Ex-senator Manderson yestcr-
day Forwarded to Washington, TO Commissioner
Tanner a letter in which he demands examination
by medical experts, 10 determine whether he Is en-
titled TO the rerated pension recently granted him.
The letter is lengthy, and in il he says: Tho
Commissioner Will bear him out In the statement thai
the pension was wholly without his seeking and
Granted without his knowledge, although he would
have had perfect right to apply for II under the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
ENGLAND AND THE MARITIME CONFERENCE.

'7-'NII+4h-ND liND
London, Aug. o3.-In the House of Commons this
afternoon Sir Michael Hicks Beach, President Of the
Board Of Trade said England had accepted an invita-
ton to send delegates TO the Maritime Conference be
held in Washington but the British delegates would
not be empowered TO make any engagements binding
upon England.
Inc delegates appointed TO represent England at the
Maritime Conference in Washington are Charles Hail.
MEMBER OF Parliament from Cambridgeshre. Thomas
Gray, secretary Of the Board OF Trade Captain WYATT
Oh the Pennsular and Oriental Steamship Company :
captain Kendall, OF the Dublin Navigation COMPANY
and Admlrals Molyneaux, Smith and Mares
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
HELD ZOE MrRpER COMMITTED sI1 YEARs lGo.

Louisville. Ky Aug. % (speciaD.-Near Carmel
ton. Ind. six years ago John Bryant WAC shot and
killed while at work on his farm by assassin con-
cealed behind tree. wealthy young farmer.
Allie Graves, was suspected, but no steps were taken
10 fix the crime upon him. Last spring a detective.
disguised tramp came 10 tne neighborhoOd and
as The result Of hs investigation Graves was arrested
a few days ago ard put under bond.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
u,psH,1 wELLER,s SLAYER RELEASED.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. o3.-The preliminary hear.
ing In the cas Of Browneli, charged with the murder
Of Deputy United States Marshal Frank Weller at
Wcstvine, on August IA, ended at Cerro Gordo
late last night. The committing MAGISTRATES decided
that tho evidence would not warrant their commit
ting BrOwnell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

The information that JnimyS Hope the most
noted bank burglar Of this country had been released
from the Auburn State Prison and had started on a
train for this city yesterday, took tho police officials Of
this city by surprise Inspector Byrnes said he had not
been informed in advance Of the re-
lease Of Hope. Hope indicted for
participation in the Manhattan Eanl rob
berry, but when his alleged companions ir tho crime
were brought TO trial he in a California prison.
In 1856, when he released from that prison. no
was brought 10 New-York but was sent 10 Auburn
TO serve am uneXpired term II IS doubtful II he
could be convicted Of participation in the Manhattan
Bank robbery now although he IS believed TO have
been the leader in that crime Hope IS ffty-thrce
years OLD. lie was born in Philadelphia and first
attracted attention as thief 10y iobbing the pay
masters safe In the Navy Yard I'm that CITY I'm
1870 he helped TO rob Smiths bank at Perry " Y
He eyas rcsed, convicted and seat to Auburn Prison
bnt he escaped In 1873. Later he was the leading
spirit IN bank robbcres at Deep River, Conn. at
Dixon, Me-, and I'm SAN Francisco His son John.
who was one of the Manhattan Bank robbers IS now
In prison. "
isope was arrested at Poughkeepsle, however,
Whlc on his way 10 this city, by two OF Inspector
By rncSs detectives. He brought TO town In
custody, and was locked up last night at Police
Headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
A nISJIIIERX cOI

DlsTlLLERY SOLD TO AN ENGLISH SYNDICATE.
Toronto ont, Aug 23.-It is authortativey stated
mat Messrs: Gooderham g. Worts have sold their dis
sa o6a dno n ms city to an English syndicate for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

Omaha, Neb. Aug. 23 (speciaD.-A dispatch from
Nebraska City says that John C. watson. that city,
TO day received telegram from the President, Offering
him the United States DisrctAtorneyship of Alaska
II IS not known whether he VIII accept 1t or loa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

Baltimore Aug. 23.-The second case on record In
the last twenty-five years OF conviction for backing
policy in this city was tried to-day. John Fleming
was fined 81 900 and costs for tho offence and the
tine paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
CHOLERA RAGING IN AsIAT1c TURKEY.

London Aug. 23.-Cholera is raging at Bagdat
and Bassorah. Orders have been given 10 plac
military coroOns around the towns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE SHAH VISITS EMPEROR FRAycIs Iosrn,,
THE SITUATION AT STANLEY FAILS

Brussels. Aug. 23.-M IIaneuse, the Belgian Resi-
nent at Stanley Falls. has arrived in this city. He
fepos everything satisfactory at that popt and says
erms ' "'N '''i"e "f'- "0 ''9 VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
FOREST FIRES IN GREECE

Athens Aug. 23-The forest in the vicinity of ORC
pus Is on IRE, and the military are engaged In sub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

an EfiLEPIlc ATTACKS FELLOW PATIENTS.
oheni' aug. 23-An epileptc iD a hospital for in.
Oi'S !" thiS CITY to-day made attack with a
razor upon the other patients IN The institution who
were 10 bed at the tima. He badly gasbed the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

ANARCHISTS EXPELLED FROM GENEVA.
Geneva, Aug. 23.-Fifteen Russian Anarchists have
been expelled from this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
4 BANK BURGLAR'S BRIEF FREEDOM
JIMMY" HOPE RELEASED FROM AUBURN
PRISON IS REARREsTED on HIS WAY
I TO THIS CIT

10 IHIS CITY-
Auburn N. Y, Aug. 23-" Jimmy" Hope. the noteC
bank robber, was discharged from prison this morning
his term of imprisonment having expired He started
for New-YOrk at 10 40 a. ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

"'r"AhiA ,,''iA PURCHASING ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
,Inna, Aug. 23.-The Bulgarian authorities have
purchased 100000 cartridges in this CITY, and are
r,11so'anhg ,1 with Belgian manufacturer for 1000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE RELATIONS OF ENGLAND AMI crn,,,xv


Berlin, Aug. 23.-The "North German Gazette
referring TO the newspaper comments upon the Emin
Bey expedition and the advsabnty of holding an
,nosna'lon meeting says; Our friendship for Eng
land forms the weghtist security for the neace NJ
Europe, and our chief policy IS 10 st,enptbep ae
irlehdshlp oil England. For the two nations m
tstrange each other by public manifestations NJ bo
abroad" i 'PPohehts
Tho National Gazette abstains frono t.,
comments on the Peters expedition oyv no - ~
North German Gazeties' declarations The
AThe English alliance docs not relieve %s 90 Sa & s.
military burdens by single solder An ALLIANCE ~ g.
tutile If get all the blows and are forced ~, n -
main silent. We must protest against such a bYmf
leing position" "u''''
THE SHAH VISITS EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH
Vienna, Aug. 23-The Shah of Persia arrived here
to-day. lie was received at the depot by Emperor
Francis Jo .eph, Archdukes Charles. Ferdinand and
kainer, and number Of other distinguished person
ages ATchduchess Maria on behalf of the Enmess
received the Shah at the Hofburg.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1889-08-03

silver VA, rai.- I'll. L-,d.

VIII gold hr dcmOnc,iA-d. i, gucs
ton tina, can now well he asked. tn,
discoveries which hay. been made oi
the yellow metal IN the ITauSyaal re-
gion In south Airika Is something her.
,o'ot- tfnhcard Of. Great reefs Of
quartz stand on, for distance Of many
miles. and the moment stamps begin to
drop every pound oi It pays n handsome
profit ,o III. miner. Should such M
thcntic information of the discovery Of
n vas, body Of slvcr.hcaring ore b.
made public. the white metal wuuli de-
pr.ciatc In value within week. There
was time in the history Of this govern
mcnt when silver WAS King. Indica.
tions all tend To- show that 1t will soon
regain its proud position. The product
Of gold to-day In every mining camp in
the world IL said TO he pefceptbly
larger than heretofore. while only III
Colorado does the annual product of sill
yer hold its own-Denyer Republican.