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New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
SERGEANT DUNN MISREPRESENTED
HE DENIES THAT he PRoPHEsIED THE DE
sTRUCTIoN OF NEW woRLBANs.

Sergeant Dunn. OF the NcwYor signal Service
Bureau has got into trouble with the people OF New
Orleans and other cities along the lower Mississippi
and with his official chief at Washington. IL l. not
through any fault OF his that the sergeant Is in
trouble bnt mainly through m,represt ntaton. on
Friday afternoon the sergeant. In referring To tho
foods prevailing along The banks Of the Mississippi.
quoted saying that whole cities. towns and
villages along the river line would be inundated, and
that Newt orleans, In particular, would be wiped ont
This seemed to be such unwarrantablc exaggera-
ton OF the actual facts OF the that the people
Of New orleans naturally consumed with indlgna
ton and In all the newspapers OF that city and by
many Of the leading citizens the hapless sergeant
has been vigorously scored. In addition lie has nc
ccived sharp Official letter from General Greely de-
manding explanation OF his conduct in circulating
such alarming reports.
Sergeant Dunn was much disturbed over tho
incident for which, he says he Is not TO blame. and In
vehement tones he denounces the gross pervcrsons
and exaggcrations Of his statements regarding the
flood. "Thc published story" he said, has made me
propesy the flooding cities along the whole OF the
Tower Mississippi. That report is untrue In nearly
every particular. What actually said wa. that
overnows might be exuected all along the Mississippi
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31

always been regarded as man Of the s;rctcst honor
and integrity. Now, however, he is condemned on
an sides, 1t IS known That for three years. nnm, mn
robbed by official hardly waited to get warm
n his place before he began IT almost looks "a. a,
II he sought the Office. which he knew he could get
for the asking for that special purpose. for no one
doubts that his financial troubles antcdhtcd, prob
ably by years, his entrance into the oroe
to which he was elected in 1886 TIE
elltalc securities show that his work OF nrdong
began In 1897 The indications are that death VIII
relieve him of his trouble. lie is wreck
ply ysicaly and mentally and his wife Is also seriously
Ill.
The contest for the position Of Treasurer 70 succeed
Archer Is likely 70 be lively at Annapolis. The
latest candidate IS DR.. Frank T. Shaw, Of the Carroll
County delegation. an eXCongressman from Archer's
district. lie Is said TO have largo political backing
but there strong reasons for believing that the
coming man Is exCOngressman Barnes Compton The
Governor will, TO a certainty, as things now appear
make the appointment. Mr.. Compton IS Just now In
the attitude OF martyr, from Democratic point OF
view, and has his record Of thirteen years as State
Treasurer. Senator Lindsay Is still in the field
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
HIS BEST DEFENCE 4 POOR ONE.
80 porpwr cocKRAN's ADMISSION BEFORE THE
styArc ryvEsTIGATING COMMITTEE.

Almost n widely known a Mr. Ccveiatus eA-
slon "innocuous dcsuetude' Will be cA congress
man " Bonrke Cockran's words IN ms speech VI
saturday before the Senate Committee on 'i"eS'
,vhen in his defence OF Hugh J. Grant a. Sherih '"o
LAWYER spoke Of the ethical propriety ana the iesaI
possibulty, Of collecting whatever fees The shcriH
might charge for making sales Of goods inS
spooch Of Mr. Cockran's widely discussed yes
,e,,av nv LAWYERS business men and politicians IL
w,s pr,cti,alv the unanimous sentiment that uhs
remark. together with senator fassettS queStiohs'
which brought out the burst Of confidence and ah-
mission was the important point of the entire day :
proceedings. ..-
senator Fassctt, who, In the absence OF senator
rrancl, Hendricks, OF syracuse. presided SAID 70
rrlhune reporter Mr. CocAran's speech was the
d.t ~ tho whole days work. IL simply SHOWS tac
nroplc OF this city Just how the Tammany Han poh
ilcIns will ran the various departments II they nave
IN, opportunity. This undoubtedly the best DO
fence of Mr.. Grant sheriff and the manner III
which the Office had been conducted that could
po~shlv be made. Tho public can Judge OF It's
worth , Al, .o,,.,., o,,ar
senator Fassctt was extremely tired yesterday atef
the long session with the committee on Saturay ana
lie kent secluded most OF the day. In the afternoon
n, took a long drive in Central Park. ana IN the
evening dned with senator Lispenar stewart at
thn home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ;. Wltherbee, In
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
A NEW BRAZILIAN DECREE.

Rio Janeiro. March 3O-A decree has been issued
ordering that persons guilty Of publishing or tee-
graphing false alarmst rumors shall be tried By court
martial.
The Brazilian coffee crop is reported mddlnc.
II is estimated that 10000 tons Will be available
for export.
Washington, March 30.-Late Information received
by Mr.. valcnte the Brazilian Minister. shows that
affairs In Brazil are quiet and peaceful The Gov
ernment II is said is endeavorlng TO arrange matters
so that the first general election under the republican
form of Government, can take place, ~ possible.
earlier than next September the time originally fixed
Mr.. Vaente gives crcdcnce 10 the various reports
of trouble in Brazil.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
sprcULATr0y IN GYOrNDHoG TAILS.

IIackctt ,tovn. y. j.. March 3OThcrc Is trouble In
Independence Township Warren County, and the courts
will be called upon 10 settle The MATER The town
ship treasury Is threatened with speedy bankruptcy
unless the courts decide passed ut the
recent township election Illegal. The citizens then
voted Is cents each bounty gronndlog tails.
week or 50 after the election. however the tails
began to come and up 10 the present time the treas
urcr has received 5000 10 1000 tails all alleged
10 have been from groundhogs killed In the town
ship since election day. lie paid out about 200 and
the committee then ordered him to expcnd 10 more
money for this purpose. Tho supply Of tails. how
ever was not exhausted, and they have been coming
I'm ever since az the rate Of fifty or 100 day. An
extra building Will soon have to be put mp 10 hold
them.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
ELECTIONS IN PORTUGAL.
STRONG MAJORITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT
ASSURED.

Lisbon, March 3O.-Gcneral elections were held
throughout the country to-day. Disputes occurred in
several places but serious disorders reported
In pursuance of their agreement the Republicans and
Progrcsssts combined against the african" or pat
rotic, candidates. hamely, Scrpa Pinto. Castilloes,
Andrade and CardOsO. The Government did not put
forward Conservative candidates for the Lisbon dis
tricts.
The :" African candidates in this city were dc
featcd by large maiorites. m
The Government party has carried Oporto. Inc
Minister Of the Colonies Is elected. Dispatches from
the provinces show that the Government Will have
a strong majority in the new Chamber. Scrpa Pinto
and Castelloes. according TO revised returns. are
elected in Lisbon by minority votes The president
of The recently dissolved Municipal Council is also
elected.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
NO TRUE BALLOT REFORM THIS.
JERSEY CITY KNIGHTS OF LABOR OPPOSE TIN
BILL TO DISTRIBUTE BALLOTS OUTSIDE
THE POLLING BOOTHS.


THE POLLING BOOTHS.
meeting of members OF the Knights of Labor
and the Ballot Reform Association held yesterday
in Jersey City take action in regard TO the work
Of the Joint Legislative Ballot-Reform Committee.
which has been trying TO frame a ballot-reform bill
in secret conclave at Trenton The bill will provide
for the distribution of the official ballots before eec-
ton Every ballotreformer contends that the Official
ballots should be distributed only within the polling
places the day Of election and therefore, any such
bill as this committee propose to report, will not meet
their approval.
Before the election the balotreformer secured the
pledges Of nearly every member of the Legislature that
he would vote only for bill that would provide for
all exclusively official ballot. which should be given
out within the polling places. and al
ready some OF the members have declared
that matter what pledge they gave they will vote
that the ballots be distributed beforehand Governor
Albeit. in his message 10 the Legislature. dwelt
eloquently upon Ballot Reform, saying, however, that
he was In favor Of the distribution of the ballots, bat
that II the Legislature deemed it wise to limit the
distribution within the polling places he would cheer
fully Yield this point II Is asserted now that instead
of permitting the Joint committee to frame a bill with
out making any suggestions. he has compelled the
members of the committee to hold out for
he distributions and they succeeded so well that they
induced two Of the Republicans 10 vote with them
in the secret session. ric BallotReform leaders
not sat"actory they viii throw the responsibility upon
the shoulders Of the party that stands IN the way and
election who has not Kept his pledge
The Republican Senate VIII never consent to allow
,e e pem"crats Yield the hiIi win be killed and Gov
ernor Albeit will be to blame,
deciding 70 vote against the Ring candidate. the meet
ing passed resolutions dcnonncinS fhe baliotbox
frauds and calling upon the democrats to unite unite With
one which provides that shall not receive their
ballots until they enter the polllnsbooths.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
NEW THEATRE PROJECTED ~ pursBU Ro.

Plttsburg. March 3O.-A lease was signed yesterday
by f. +. Jackman and David Henderson, whereby inc
otter takes possession OF the Jackman property In
Penn ave- on May /. Mr.. Henderson Is manager OF
the Chicago Opcra House. and upon this site he ana
his associates Will theatre which Will be opened
some time In October II will DO upon the ground
floor IL will scat about 800 people. The appoint
md the decorations will compare favoraby with such
theatres AZ the Chicago Opera House. the Ircmont
Street Theatre. Boston. or the broadway IN @ %
Tho cost OF the theatre will be about S2OOOOO Tho
stage viii be particular point In the construction OF
The house IL Will have every electrical appliance
that modern stage mechanism has found advisable.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31

River and that lcvces would probably break at amose
any point This has actually happened during tne
last two days. simply reiterated the statement sent
out by General Grcey on March II, giving warilng
about to take place, that the river would reacna
its highest watcrnark at all points, ana tlat ~
have their property above the watcr-mark did not
say that New Orleans, or any other city, wouiu pe
wiped out or that the disaster would exceed that o
Johnstown but did express the opinion that tne n
flood would be general. In no part OF my story did
/ speak OF a probable loss OF lfe.'
Sergeant Dunn last night forwarded his statement
OF the actual facts TO General Greedy IL SAID tnat
fhe New Orleans Board of Trade intends to pet'uon
the Chief Signal officer for the sergcants removal.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
CELEBRATING nIswArcK's BIRTHDAY.

Berlin. March 3O.-Prncc bismarck arrived al
Fredericksruhe at 10 O'Clock last night. He was nc
celved at the railway station by General Lesznsk
great crowd had gathered al the station TO greet the
Prince and he enthusiastically cheered.
Prince Bismarck's birthday. which falls on April
l. was celebrated at the Kaserslauicrn TO
day with grand fctc which at
tended BY many Deputies and lsree oonconrsc q
people. Herr Miguel delivered an eloquent speech
on Bsmarck's Incompatible services TO the Emperor
and Empire. Thousands Of people visited Prince
bismarck to-day Corrt Herbert bismarck will arrive
at FREDERICKSBURG on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
"yo RIGHT AyywHERE on EARTH

Utica Y. y, March 30.-A young woman was
found dead here to-day In ST. Asncs's Cemetery.
There was an empty laudannm Vial near the body
The naine Mary l.. Earlc-hcd' was Oh all envelope
containing a cabinet photograph Of tho woman taken
I'm Albany a note found wOrdcd as follows ::
4" have worked until tired ont have no
right anywhere on elrih. Won't some charitable
persons bury me without going 10 great expense
XIV brotler Is in Berlin. Wisconsin. have written
him 10 pay for my burial without tftng my body
10 Iinalamton. Bury me In the Potier's Ficld-any
where-only lay me TO rest. hope VIII succeed In
ending INV HE and not make failure OF It,"
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
GREETING RETURNING PASSENGER AGENTS.

GREETING RETURNING PASSENGER AGENTS.
Austin Tex March 30.-An enthusiastic reception and
banquet rendered the American Association OF Gen.
cal Passenger Agents Antonio yesterday and
the association in this city In the after
noon tte citizens Austin We'd with their neghbors In
extending co1rtesies the railroad banquet was
rendered visitors the leading hotel last night The
Mayor Of Austin presided and speeches OF welcome we're
made by Ross, Mayor State Treasurer and
other prominent men. General Passenger Agent Shat.
tuck the Ohio and Mississippi responded in behalf Of
tho visitors followed by Mr. Carlton Of the Chicago and
Alton, followed by Mr. Mccormick, Of the Gin.
clnnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
LABoR TROUBLES IN EUROPE.

Montlucon. France. March 3o.-Ihe colliers OF ~.
Elol have struc, for an advance in wages. The men
in other colercs threaten TO strike and the greatest
excitement prevails.
Barcelona, March 3o.-The strike movement i
spreading. Throughout Catalonia 10000 men have
omit work and it Is expected that many more will soon
ioin the strikers Fears arc entertained that all ;ae
factories I'm Catalonia will be compelled to close their
doors. There IL strong Anarchist element among
the vorkingrnen
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
HER SKULL FRACTURED WITH TIN PAN.

Alexander Fnke age forty four. German car
pcntcr living at Ninety nlnth-st and Fourtave., was
arrested yesterday afternoon and taken To the Twenty
seventh Precinct station house. In Fast Eighty eighth
ST. lie was charged by his wife. age fifty, with as
sauIting her with dish pan she received con
fused wound her right eye, and her skull was
found to be fractured she was removed 10 the
Prcsbr eran Hospital where tho doctors thought she
woulL ii, Last night
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
GERsAy BUYERS roR soroy BnrwrRrEs

Boston. March 30 lspccial.-The reports that the
BoyIston and other brewercs in Boston have passed
into the hands Of an English syndicate Francis
A. Peters, one OF the OF the Boyston says, a
little premature. II IS true that for some months,
NEGOTIATIONS have been carried on ooking u n
purchase Of the brcwcrles IN BOsto1 In behalf OF a
herman and not English syndicate although plans
Are not vet fully mstllred for their formal transfer
All except one brewery + included In the deed. and
hc Lrc wercs are 10 be managed by American directors
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
FRAUDULENT CHECKS FOR sl2 900.

Waterbury, Conn.,, March 3o-writs have beea
sworn out for the arrest OF Patrick Carroll grocer in
West Malne-st who disappeared few days ago. after
cheating creditors in Ncwlaven, Hartford bridgeport
and Waterbury. II is now learned that Carroll has
been passing bogus checks. the penalty OF which Is
states Prison. lie obtained $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
c.rrJp STARVING IN VEST VIRGINIA

Pittsburg. March 3o.-A dispatch from Charleston.
w. ya says: Information from Boone. Lincoln
and adjoining counties is 10 the effect that hundreds Of
cattle are diving for OF food Grain is and
the roads are bad that food can be hauied mto
the counties. Tho aggregate loss Will be large"
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
CHOSEN As DEpTTIES

Paris, March Bon. Guiclsrl. Republican. was
elected 10 the Chamber Of Deputies from the Depart
rnent Of the Rhone today. and NJ Rsibcrtl, an In
dependcpt Republican. wa elected Deputy from Nice.
Both take the places Of Deputies whose elections
were quashcd by the Chamber.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
ROorB AND MODJESKA ~ CHICAGO

Chicago. March 3o.-The figures for the engage
ment OF Booth and Modieska at the Chicago opera
House are the most phenomenal OF their successful
season throughout the country The first weeks r.
celpts were s22 600. the second. 5000. ana the
third q23 400 making grand total of $1l,1o2 for
the In Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
DEATH OF A STUDENT Ar AMHERST.

Amherst. Mass, March 80 tspecial).-liarry W.
Fdgell a sophomore at Amherst College, died at mid
night on Saturday Of heart failure. lie had been
IN only week with the influenza. After funeral
services here to morrow the body will be taken for
burial TO Gardner the homo OF the bcreavcd parents.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
UAyTI Peaceful AID QUIET.

New-Orleans March 3o.-The steamship Havticn
brings ncws from Port Prince T. the effect that
on March II, President Iyppolite arrived at Jackael
and enthusiastically received. lie Will shortly
visit the various ports and towns on the coast Of
Hayti. The country Is tranquil and business
ic I'm
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31

SYTDT Dismissed FROM THE CENSUS OFFICE
Washington, March 30.-IIamllton Shidy. whose
record as an omployc in the Milwaukee posofhco
was one of the features Of the recent Congressional
Civil Service Investigation, has been dismissed from hs
clerkshp In the Census Ontcas
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
srIr AGAINsr THE NoRrnERN PACIFIC.

SUIT AGAINST THE NORTHERN PACIFIC. 8.
syracus, ~ Y, March 80 (Specia) Attorney Mar.
shall OF this city has Just served the complaint in
action against Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
by John w. Yonker s25 900 damages for IN.
juries plaintiff in January while he
Wnehlncton.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31
VICTORY OVER THE DAHOMIANs.

Paris March 30.-Thc "Tcmps" ha, advices from
Dahomey to the effect that Colonel Terilon attacked
the native forces and dlsodged them from their POSI-
tion on the River Oueme. The native losses were
heavy.
New-York tribune., 1890-03-31


1t appears that when the crew went to work
TO clear the ship of water, it was found that only
the hand-pumps were available, the gear Of the
steam-pumps having been destroyed. Recourse
was had to the buckets, and. with the external
application of heavy Sails and blankets to the
damaged portion Of the vessel the struggle
against the inroads Of the SUCCESSFULLY
maintained Calm weather and smooth sea
materially assisted the efforts OF the crew. 1t
Is the general opinion that il the conditions had
been otherwise and the steamer had experienced
twelve hours OF stormy weather she would in
evitably have foundcred. In readiness for such
an emergency the boats cleared and every
prcparation was made 10 leave the ship at a
moments notice
Among the passengers. h is said there was never
ANYTHING in the nature OF panic. although doubt
less considerable alarm existed when, after long
drifting, no assistance appeared in any quarter
Things began % wear an anxious aspect when
Chief Ofaeer Passon and crew Of six men started
away In lifcboat in the hope OF securing The as
sistsnce of some passing steamer. At o'clock
on Thursday afternoon the Adrlatic borc down on
the City Of Paris and at the same time the Alders,
The daily runs of the City of Paris were as
follows: March 20. 307 miles; "a, 440; 22. 44s
23, 452: "a, 446; 25, 456: These figures are
supplied by passenger, the log-book OF the
steamer beng unobtainable
The City OF Paris as she lay low In the harbor
to-day vas the object OF much interest. IL Is
stated that the water in her hold is still incrcas
inq ard that four of her wafcrighf compartments
SAID to be drawing nearly thiity:hve feet at The
sferu. her average being twenty-five feet six
inchee. Divers discovered the damage TO be- so
grost ~ to prselpde tie possibility Of towing her
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-07-10
Death of Mrs. Louisa Weller.

The death of Mrs. c. A. Weller oc- cured at the family residence in this place last Sunday afternoon after an illness of scarcely an hour with con iestion. The deceased leaves an infant three weeks old and devoted and heart broken husband to mourn her loss.
 She was born in Boone county, Ind. April 2S, 1861. and was reared princi- pally in Crawfordvil e, that State. She was united in marriage with Mir. Well Ter at Little Rock May 15, 1888, Rev. T. J. shelton officiating. With her husband.sAe came to Russellville from Dardanelle March 3, 1890. her husband having secured employment in Col. T. H. Elgin's marble establishment. She had been member of the Christian church four years. She was most es- timable lady, highly educated, fond and faithful wife, devoted mother and consistent christian.
 The funeral ermon was preached al the Christian church Monday after noon at o'clock by Ed. Morley after which the interment took place in the Russellville cemetery in the presence of many sympathizing friends of the family.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-07-10


 1 We have similar national committees
 with more extended duties, especially 1 of both parties in their financial and
 commercial pollcies. More especially
 who Is responsible for the laws grant ing or not restraining trust corpora tions and dealers in futures and all
 things that have so depressed the bus mess of farmers and stock raisers. The speaker closed with the descrip- ton of a race as he saw it In his minds eye in 1892 between two ships the ship of "Libertyo and the ship of
 "Capital." The one manned by the
 sons of toil, the other ofiicered by the
 best talent money could buy. Millions of people are interested in the contest,
 the laborers, their wives and children on the one side, the millionaire cormor-
 ants and their satellites on the other. ! The race Is close and exciting. Old Liberty stuggles heroically against the obstacles thrown in the way. For time 1t seems that her opponent will be successful, anxious hearts are bowed down in grief at the prospect, but as the dln Of the struggle ceases, and the smoke clears away 1t is found that old Liberty is safely anchored in the har- bor of victory. Fifty millions of voices echo the shouts of rejoicing and they reverberate through cable lines the spacious earth around, and all the sons of toll rejoice with them.
 After the speaking the immense crowd gathered ahsa.. the ample tables and waye served with the finest and most savory of meats, barbecued in most royal style. Citizens brought in we'll filled bas kets of good things which added to the variely of the feast. There was enough for all, and much was left over after all had been served, Nothing occurred to mar the many pleasure provided and the vast throng joined in making it joyful occasion. The ladies,-happy, hos pitable wives and handsome daugh ters-were present numerously and gave that grace and charm that is always requisite to make such pa triotic gatherings peaceful and per feet. It is safe to say that the na tional holiday was not better enjoyed anywhere than at Dover, and no Russellvillians passed the day more pleasantly than those who were pres- ent on this occasion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-07-10
He Got His S15,OOO.

Mir. William H. Shupe, the gentle man who recently won Sl5,000 in the drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery Company, received the mon ey last Saturday. Mir. Shupe stated that the Lottery Company was very prompt Tn sending the money and looked after it's transportation with as keen an interest as he would him self, for all of which he feels thank. ful. He held the one twentieth of ticket No. ll,303, which drew the first capital prize of $500, 000.--Ad elphia (Ohiol News, May l6.
 A Pennsylvania woman has lasted for 90 days, but is rapidly failing.
 Not Bottle Returned.
 Mir. Jos. Atkinks, Greensboro, Ala, writes: "I have sold nearly all the Hughes Tonic bought of you and not bottle has been returned am satisfied it is the best Ague Cure ever presented to the public I have been Tn the Drug business fol 25 years and never have sold any thing that gave such satisfaction. Sold by Druggists.