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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
MIR. MCAMANT DENIES THE CHARGES.
GOVERNOR PATTIsoN's EFFORTS TO GET THE
DEMOCRATIC ATToRNEYGENERAL INTO
THE INVESTIGATION.

Harrisburg Penn, Sept. 2S Cspecia)-It was the
general impression among the members OF the Legs
Iative Investigating Committee, which met in the Sen
ate Chamber this evening, that the request of Gover
nor Pattison 10 allow the Attorney General to attend
the meeting and examine the witnesses was an en-
deavor on the part Of the state Administration to gain
political capital. When the question confronted the
committee there considerable sparring amorg
members The hard headed Senator Finn broadly
intlmated that the approach Of the election was
the cause of injecting the Democratic Attorney
into the Investigation, and he disposed TO " go
Slow Captain Skinner, for the Democracy. disavowed
this and was laughed at. The committee hnaliy de-
cded TO settle the matter in executive session.
The first witness called this evening was Auditor
General McCamant He stated emphatleally that he
had never received any registered special delivery
letters containing money. Different officials often sent
him State documents by registered letter or by special
delivery 30 insure their safe arrival Almost daily he
received such. He had probably received numerous
receipts. bills and accounts Of various kinds rom
kardsley in that manner, but never cent Of money
He ard Bardsley had selected jointly the newspapers
in which to advertise the mercantile appraisers list.
lie received the bills duly attested and made out ac-
cording TO the law of 1887. They were much lower
than they In former years accodlhg 70 Ilc oG
law Ills knowledge of the matter ended there. III
anv rebate was paid to any one he had no means oi
knowing H. Mr. McCamant clearly emphatlcaily ana
Thoroughly denied all the charges ana Dnnenuoes ade
nv REPRESENTATIVE Fow, who tried his best 10 confuse
and harass the AudtorGeneraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
HELD FOR NUMBERING A PLAYMATE.
THE coLDBLooDED CRIME OF TWO LITTLE BOYS
IN ENGLAND

IN ENGLAND
London, Sept 2s.-rhe two boys, shearon and Caw-
ford aged nine and eight respectively who charged
with the murder of another lad named Eccles who
was eight years of age, ariagned before magis
trate at Liverpool to-day for preliminary hearing.
The evidence against the youthful prisoners taken at
the coroner's inquest submitted the magistrate
and the boys committed stand trial at the next
aSslzes.
This case has excited great interest, the crime
is without parallel in the history English criminal
Jurisprudence. The object of Shearon and Cawf0rd
was to procure the clothing worn by Eccles but ac-
cordng to the evidence. this could easily have been
done without causing the death Of the little fellow.
shearon a vicious boy much given to playing
truant He had been detected in his trlancy, and, as
punishment, his parents had taken his clothes from
him, hoping by this means TO keep him in the house.
Shearon secured piece of sackng, covered himself
with it and left the house. He net Crawford, who
was also vicious boy, and the two plotted TO entice
the first decently boy who came along TO ac-
company them, and when the opportunity offered, to
rob him of his clothing In short time they met
Eccles and induced him to go with them to play on
raft that floating the water that filed deep
excavation where buildings were in course
Of construction When the boys reached the place
they found other boys playing there
when the latter had gone away Shearon, Crawford
and Eccles padded the raft to place where the water
was twelve feet deep. Here shearon and Crawford
pushed Ecces overheard. They found 1t awkward to
get his clothes of while he was struggling in the water
so they dragged him the raft again and stripped him.
They then threw him into the water again. Young
Ecces made frantic efforts himself tom drown
ing After time Shearon and Crawford pulled Their
little victim to the raft not to save him, but to take
him to a deeper part of the excavation TO drown him.
The little fellow pleaded hard for his life, but the young
aends had no mercy and, nor the third time & bleS
threw him into the water. Young Eecles's strength
was gone and after few futile struggles he drowned
His urdeIers then conveyed his body to the shore ana
stamped upon il again and again. For two hours they
watched the body to see If it moved. After naklng
sure that Eccles dead, Shearon and Crawford dl-
vided his clothing and returned to their homes: ON
being arrested they confessed to all the horrible details
with no show Cd feeling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29

the vessel the rocks All the men were In their
hunks at the time, but a rush Immediately made
for the decks, where preparations were going on for
the launching Of the boats. The crew had consider
able trouble in reaching the Shore distance Of per
haps $50 yards, as the sea was running mountain
high, and the rocks along the coast ran sheer up 10
fifty feet The coast nhOspitable one. not
house being in sight, and the men spent dreary
night. Five hours after she struck the Mondego went
TO pieces About twenty cattle swan ashore. After
ward tons Of hay and scores OF dead cattle noated
ashore. Wreckers were soon about the scene OF the
disaster and seized everything they could Law Their
hands on. On Wednesday afternoon the men went TO
ST. Mary's village nine miles distant, and from tlere
they were conveyed by tug TO st. Johns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
RUSSIAN OPERATIONS * THE EAST.

FuE MOSCOW GAZETTE'S" BOAST - RUSSIA
ERECTING BARRACKS on THE KUsHK RIVER.
London, Sept. 28.-The Moscow Gazette in re-
porting the movements Of Russian troops on the
Afghan frontier boasts that England's mpudent
menaces in the Dardanees matter will be answered in
ASIA where there is no Dreibund to assist England,
and that every blow struck at Russian diplomacy in
Europe will be met by blow in Asia.
Bombay Sept est is reported that Russia is
erecting barracks and collecting stores at ShkhJunid
on the Kushk River, and has increased the garrison at
Yulatan.
calcutta, Sept 25.-Much anxiety is felt in regard
TO Russas movements in Pamir 1t is umored that
Lieutenant Dawson, colleague Of Captain NOunghus
band, has been taken prisoner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
CHILIs WAR CONTINUED IN NEw.YORK.
TWO GREAT COMMERCIAL HOUSES IN 1T AND
BOTH SAY THEY WERE FRIENDS OF
THE CONGRESS PARTY.

An echo Of the war in Chill sounded in Hanover
Square yesterday. morning paper published several
columns of matter to show that in the fight between
w r. G1ace & Co. and Charles X. Flint & Co. and
Balmaceda and the Junta Grace Co. had been
buying arms for Balmcceda while they were proessedB
In Of the Congress party 1t also told how Flint
Co. had made overtures 10 the agent of the Congress
marty in this country 10 furnish money for the purchase
OF arms for the party OF the Junta Fac-similes Of
invoices Of arms purchased for Balmaceda by the
Gillian Legation at Washington. and paid for by checks
OF W. II. Grace & Co.. printed.
T. W. Grace who was at the Office Of the company
Yesterday said TINT the checks were given In return
for draft in Paris and that the transaction oy which
n enme about that they we're given ont took place
before the beginning OF The Civil War In Chill When
the war broke out the Gillian Minister had balance
Of Ss,l31 40 10 his credit their books. The war
broke out on January Z, and 90 January 10 the
secretary OF the Chan Legation asked Cor and received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
THE COUNTRY SUFFERING FOR RAIN.
RIVERS AND WELLS FAILING AND FIELDS
PARCHED-SCHoOLs CLOSED on ACCOUNT
TIE HEAT

Poughkeepsie Sept % (Specal.-Reports from points
in the Hudson River Valley speak of farmers despond-
ent because Of the drOuth. prominent Dutchess
County farmer said to-day: "The situation is becOm-
ing alarming. All OF the streams are lower than Tor
several years before and the wells are drying up In
some places cattle have to be driven several miles for
water. and falling wells cause people to 20 70 their
neighbors sometimes mile or 50 away, for drinking
water. Dust whirls along the roadways In Clouds
Yesterday last night and this morning there were
indications of rain, but tonight the sky is perfectly
clear, not cloud being visible.
steubenvle Ohio, Sept. 2s (Special).-Ths part Of
the State is in the midst of the longest Try spell that
has occurred lpre in September for many years All
along the eastern part Of the State the fields are
parched and the cattle much in need Of water.
Not drop of rain has fallen for fifteen days and
during that time the thermometer has stood at about
ninety degrees in the daytime, while the nights have
been oppressively hot The river at this point is at
the lowest stage ever known, the water being only
eighteen inches deep. Creeks and wells are dried up
and cattle have to be driven long distances 10 get
water while the allowance for household use is ex-
ceedingy scanty. Country fairs are suffering by
reason of this lack Of water At the smithfed fair
held last wek. a nickel glass paid for water.
nv reason of the scarcity Of water IN the country
that which can be obtained being Of poor quality
dphtheria is appearing. Twenty cases are reported
already. SIX children of G. W. Ralston. jr., Wayne
Township are down with this disease, and one child
died on Saturday night.
Prayers for rain were offered yesterday In many
country churches.
Springfield H.. Sept; 2s.-Reports TO the state Board
Of Agriculture from twentyeght counties in the State
say that in all but one of them there has been no rain
for over six weeks. In every county heard from
pastures are becoming parched by the sum- wells are
drying up and stock is suffering greatly for want Of
water.
Lafayette, Ind, sept 28.-The public schools have
boen ordered be closed for two weeks by the Board
of Health ON account Of extreme Heat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
JAMES STEPHENS IN IRELAND.

Dublin, Sept. 26.-James stephens, the eX-Fenian
leader has arrived in this city 1t REPORTED that he
has the Governments permission 10 remain here for
the rest of his life. Mr.. Stephens reached KingstOwn
Oh the same boat with Mr.. Parnel and, though the
former had long been anxious to meet Mr. Pamell
they did not recognize each other. In an interview
published to-day, Mr.. Stephens said: 81 sup
porter of Mr. Parnell and l h&vo not changed my
mind as TO Irish claims for naonhOod the road to
enforce those claims but the majority IF Irishmen
are electing to try constitutional agitation, have con-
Cured in that plan.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
4 1RAIN.RopBER ESCAPES FROM JAZZ.

VisalIa, Cal, Sept. 2s.-Gratton Dalton made his
escape from the county Jail last night. lie was to
be sentenced Monday next, having been convicted OF
the Allla train robbery. John Bcck awaiting triai
for horse stealing, and W. Il. smith, for robbing car
al Tulare also escaped. The men secured Keys 10
unlock their cells, after which the doors were again
locked and nothing was known Of the escape until
this morning. Horses and buggy, which were htcnea
10 post In the court house plaza, are missing, aa
are supposed TO have been taken bv the pIiSohefs.
sheriff LAY ana deputies are IN pu;sll~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
FUNERAL OF GRAND DUCHESS PAUL.

Moscow, Sept. 2s-The funeral Of the Grand Duchess
Paul took place to-day with great pomp. The coffin
was borne from the railway station to the Church OF
St. Basil by officers Guards array accompanied by
clereymen in full canOncas and acolytes carrying
kons and sacred banners. The streets draped in
mourning and bells kept tolling The coffin was
placed on catafalQue in the Church. where 1t was
viewed by thousands Of people After the service the
coffin was removed To the STATEN with the state
and ceremony and conveyed TO st. Petersburg where
the burial will take place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
THE c4y1yG BANKS OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

Plaouemne. La, sept. os-Anoher large cavoin
occurred on the Mississippi last night about two miles
above this town. II began at Major GourHers Rel-
ance plantation and extended down 10 the Union Place,
so far as Mr. Roderguez's store. taking in the ware
house. the ovee and part OF the public road num-
her of horses were drowned. There was also large
coven In front Of Lefebres Eliza plantation In West
BATON Rouge which took In part Of the new leVee
and road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
treble FEARED IN BRITISH p,rpvA1

caicua, sept 2s-Dispatches from Rangoon. the
ospnaA BRUSH bermah' anuounee that feeling of
great asiety prevails there. Nauves Who have a.
rived tire report that gathering OF DacoIts is taking
place aout Wuntho, under the leadership Of the
refugee, rsawa. and that every preparation s heing
made terepel an exIeoted attack upon the harrison
at Wnnp. Several minor conflicts have Iuasdv oc-
mentarfI expected. e""g Is mo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
PRINCE GEORGES LIBEL CASE.

Montreal, Sept 2s-At the trial Of Il. n. O'Bren,
charged with libelllng Prince George of Wales. r. D.
McGibbon vice president Of the citizens committee ap
pointed to entertain the Prince, testified that the
night on which the article complained of stated that
the Prince had gone out to "do the town" and Ind
been assaulted Prince George and the witness had
spent the evening at theatre and then returned to
their hotel when the Prince went to his room for the
night Mr.. McGlbbOn produced letters from the
Prince approving the action against O'Bnen. and
giving an emphatic denial Of The statements contained
In aIticla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
SERIOUsLY HURT BY FlLLING EARTH.

Mlllerton, y. ", Sept. 2s.-At the Kelly Mine, now
worked by the Thomas Iron Company, north OF Miller
ton blast TO undermine IA bank OF orc did not secure
an immediate fall Of the oveghanglns earth and as
e foreman Augustus Dakn, crawled under to Inspect
the cause of the failure, the bank suddenly fell upon
him. and hurled him thirty feet below into the pit
several veItebrae were dislocated. The man was
carried to his home, where he lies in critical con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
ATrEuPr TO BLOW UP A HOUSE AT RoyD0UT.

Rondout n. ", Sept os.-An attempt was made
Yesterday to blow up the two-stOry frame building
occupled by Ann Welsh, widow. and her daughter
by placing carefully prepared block Of wood loaded
with powder where ii would be used in starting the
fire IN the morning. The attempt was unsuccessful
however, a. a neighbor had noticed the suspicious
actions of q man named Larlln, and had told the
women, who consequently did not use the WOOD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
KILLED HIMSELF AND A POLICEMAN.

Marseilles Sept. 2s.A violent prisoner escaped from
the hands OF the police to-day by making unexpected
attack upon his captors with carving knife Before
he could be recapued he had been chased through the
town and had killed policeman and cut himself
severely with sword that he died. Besides, three
policemen were dangerously Injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
BEARER OF DISPATCHES TO THE NIHIL1sTs.

Roston. Sept 2s-At meeting of the Boston
branch Of he Russian Nhst Society last evening" the
member chosen to be the secret bearer Of dispatches
to the headquarters of the Nihsts In ST. Petersburg
was given his final instructions and was charged to
bring back complete details of the political situation
in Russia as it is beloved the time Is nearly ripe
Tow events OF great moment In the history OF the
emnire The agent, who will depart on his perilois
errand this week, was formerly an exile In Siberia
He escaped 10 the United states about four years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29

TIE WRECK OF THE STEAMER MoNDEGo
Montreal Sept. 25.-Five of the catuemen from the
steamer Mondego which was wfecead on the New
toundland coast OF Marine Cove ST. Mary's Bay.
reached this city to-day, and told their tale Of ad-
venture and disaster On the night OF september Is
the Mondego encountered terrific eale which, with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
THE MAN WITH THE BROKEN NECK TAKES POISON

Milwaukee, Sept. os.-Barney Baldwin, a dime
museum freak known /" the living man with the
broken neck attempted suicide here last night by
taking poison He was removed to the hospital and
Is in a fair way to recover Baldwin came to Mlwau-
kee three weeks ago in search Of his wife, who had
eloped Dsheartened over his failure, he attempted
10 end his life Baldwin's home is In Hartford,
Conn While employed as railroad man some years
AGO Inc had his neck dslocatod In a wreck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
ENGLISH REPORT ON THE s1GRI INCIDENT.

ENuLlsH REPORT ON THE SlCiRl INCIDENT.
London, sept. 25-An official English report on the
ESn incident says that the manoeuvres were carried
sn by permission Of the Turkish officials and that the
Usual mining operations executed Twelve electro
contact mines placed the harbor's mouth
and connected up 10 their junction with the boat sta
uone, and TO protect the works the British landed
eight guns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
AN ITALIAN BARK ASHORE.

savannah, Ca, Sept. os.-The Italian bark Lottero
Bertollo Is ashore in st. GATHERINGS Sound and Will
prove a total wreck The crew are on Doboy Island.
The vessels cargo of timber may be saved. she was
,rom Pensacola for Genoa and was leaking, and in
attemptinc 10 get into Doboy she grounded in the
sound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
PRAIsING N. RIBoIos sprrcII

Par Sept 2S-The newspapers Of this city greatly
praisehe tenor OF the speech made yesterday by NJ
Ribot the Minister Of Foreign Afairs,npon the oc-
saAtoof the unveiiing Of the statue at Bapaune to
aensi faidherbe. The papers regard N. Ribots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
CRANBERRY BoGs ON FIRE.

Bordentown N. j., Sept. 2s.-A report reached here
last night that fire had swept over the cranberry
bocs of George Dunfee Steele and Van Zant between
Brindeton and Cranberry Park Neither OF these
bogs was half through with the pickings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
PEOPLE BURNED TO DEATH IN PRAIRIE FIRES.

Willamsport, N. D., Sept. 2s.-George W. Johnson
and his son. who lived Beaver Creek were burned
to death by the great Emmons County prairie
fires. Mr.. Tabor, elderly man living near Will
iamsport is seriously burned and Will probaoiy uie
No further news can be learned from tne hoAanu
settlement. thirtysix miles south of Wlamsport
Three men are known to have perished in that
vicinity The amount Of damage done in the Holland
settlement cannot be learned but it is safe to say IL
will not be far from $4,000
One man at Winona, twenty miles from Williams
port Mr.. Pratt lost forty-three steers which were
overtaken by the fire and burned to death. Another
fire ragged South Prairie and burned out hessrs'
Fosburg Mahoney Hesholy, Houstan and Parker.
Belvidere ILL.,, Sept. 25.-There was a big prairie
fire about four miles west of here yesterday after
noon and before could be got under control II had
burned over 200 acres. considerable properly was
DESTROYED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29

St. Petersburg, Sept 2s-The Russian revenue
cepts for the six months ending with June last show
surplus Of 100000 Toubles over expenditures
The revenue receipts for the same period in 1890
showed deficit Of 100000 rOubles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
rIIE DIXIE oF cAMER1pGE MAY REsIGN.

London, Sept as-It is again reported that the Duke
Of Cambridge may resign his Office cOmmandern-
chief of the forces. According to the rumOr. the
Dukes resignation will go into effect within few
months as he recognizes the fact that his increasing
feebleness prevents him from fulfilling his dutles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
THE FIRE RECORD.
PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSES; ABLAzE.


THE LOSS ABOUT 5000, ,OOo-sEvERAL FIREMEN
HURT.
Philadelphia, Sept. 2s-Fire broke out early ,nl'
morning in the oil warehouse of Phillips Cunningham
at No 1856 North Deaware-ave. The names SweP'
through the inhammabe stock in the building ana te
structure ablaze from cellar to roof III lwen's
minutes after the flames first broke out' fihuii's
that the fire was beyond their control the fremen
quickly turned in four alarms, and dozen engines,
hose carts and trucks responded Despite the utmost
efforts Of the remen the flames spread west 10 water
ST.. and to the rag warehouse Of Jessnp q Mooie "n
,oning the burning oil store on the north In short
time the warehouses at Nos 127, 131 and 133 water
ST. were abaze. Philip and Charles Porter Oh Ensno
Company No. 30, injured by exploding oil "iiie
fighting the fire in the oil store and Frank Lowiey, Oh
Trnch u was hurt by falling from a ladder. 1t was
while the fire at Eight that the walls OF JesSnp
& Moore's warehouse fell In, brylnB severdI nro0n On
beneath them. The buried men were gotten OUT ne
quickly as possible none was killed At 1 OTiocn Jc
remen succeeded in getting the FIRE practcaly under
control The loss is estimated at S2OO,ooo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29

declarations as expressing the feeling of moderation
and dignity animatng the French people, and consider
that they Will increase the stability OF the Cabinet
on the reassembling OF the Chambers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
UnItoU StAtts On lhIHtIIVd,
c4a4a of Noxv Work. County of Erie


Andre SENEGAL ETC.. depoSes that for the last four
years. up about month ago, he was superintendent
of the printing bureau Of the Canadian Government;
that at various times during his continuance in SAID
Office he received presents In the OF bonus IRON
parties from whom he purchased the plant OF the
Indirectly gave any whatsoever out OF saa
presents TO the Hon. J. A. Chapleaui that although
he sent at various times money 10 the ConserVatiye
Association at Montreal, this was never done az th3
suggestion or request with the KnOwiedge OF INC
Hon. j. A. Cbapeau: that the letter sent Dy tne
depOnent TO the president of the Public Accounts Coa-
mttee not inspired or dictated by or Win Ile
knowledge of the Hon. j. A. Cnapleau me ue,
ponent further says that he made this affidavit wltnomt
the suggestion of the said Hon. j. A Capleau Win
respecting thar person, which said rumors this de-
PND' ANDRE SENEGAL
Sworn and subscribed on the 25th day Of September
at Buffalo,
Mr. Somervllle protested against putting In this
letter from an abscOndeF and Mr.. Chapeau admitted
that 1t NOT evidence.
Mr. Bowel, Minister Of Customs, volunteered
statement regarding his knowledge early in the year
of Irregularities in the Printing Bureau lie said that
his information came from Barber, paper manu1sco
urer who however declined TO bring II to the atte-
ton of Mr. Chapleau secretary OF state who controlled
the bureau lest It should spoil his chances for urther
orders. Mr.. Bowel then spoke 10 Sir John a. Mac
donald who said he would see Mr.. Chapleau the
Secretary Of State reply TO the Premier said there
was nothing in it, and held an investigation Ihe
Premier also informed Mr.. Bowel that he pnrposed
holding departmental investigation into the Prlnung
Bureau II was decided TO report to the House al
Of the recent evidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29

TWO MORE RAILWAY COLLISIONS IN SPAIN.
Madrid Sept 2s.-A mail train and an express train
came into collision to-day Bahia, on the Lisbon
and Madrid line, and several persons were injured.
Another collision occurred at Moncada Valencia
three railway navves being hned ana hve injured