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New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
EXPLORING LABRADOR.
SOME OF THE THINGS FOUND AND FACTS NOTED
BY THE BowDOIN COLLEGE PARTY.

SOME OF THE THINGS FOUND AND FACTS NOTED
BY THE BowDoIN COLLEGE PARTY.
Rieolette. Labrador July 31.--It with the in-
tertion of exploring and studying this peninsula ard
it's people that the Bowdon College expedition now in
Labrador was undertaken The idea which one has on
hearing OF Labrador is mass of ice and snow. low
temperature and a place to be slpnned above all
others The coast of Labrador is indeed bleak and
barren and the outlook to traveller, seeing IL for the
first time from the Straits of Belle Isle Is anything
but reassurng The Arctic current sweeping down the
Labrador coast, bearing icebergs broken from the
glaciers of Greenland has an effect on the coast line
which Is ror cor fifteen miles inland. Inc chah@e Is
like passing from summer to winter.
The farthest journey inland made by the party was
by way of Lake Melville continuation of Hamilton
inlet into which Grand River flows On the east side
of Lake Melville could be the peaks of the Meay
Mountains probably an extension of the Laurcntan
Mountains of Canada. The mountains bordering on
this lake have their peaks the southern and eastern
ends their western ends sopng gradually to the level
of the sea- The interior of the peninsula is inhabited
by a race Of Indians known as mOuntaineers. They
live on tn eplateau in the winter trapping and hunting
and in the spring bring their products to the Hudson
Bay trading posts, where they receive In exchange
-four moasses, pork and other articles. In appear
ance they are short, poorly FED and clothed, with
high cheekbones and thick, bristly hair. They are
among the most cunning traders the coast. spec-
mems of their rude instruments were obtained. and
their ply steal carefully taken. Twelve
miles west of Rigolette Is low island, about three
fourths of a mile long, known EsQuimau Island.
Here we found many graves OF the EsQuimau most Of
which have been opened. The graves are made by
Milling huge rocks around and over the bones, which
lie on top Of the SOIL These bodies have been buried
more than 100 years.
toes In no other place are they plentiful and
hungry rs In the warm woods OF Labrador
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
SMALL CENSUS GAINS IN CANA

SMALL CENSUS GAINS IN CANADA.
ottawa. Aug. 81 (Special.-The census returns have
been issued. The showing is Disappointing. The
total population has reached 4s23 344 compared with
4,324S $40 in 1881 an increase Of only 49s ,534, or
1152 per cent The Maritime Provinces are station
ary Quebec only holds It's own while Ontario shows
a slight gain. The population in the western part
Of the Dominion had an enormous increase and will
accordingly receive an increased representation in
Parliament Manitoba has grown TO I54,442, a gain
in ten years OF 02,1e2.
Toronto Aug. 27.-"The Globe' QibcraD, COM
menting on the census figures. says, in part: "The
increase in the population in the Dominion during the
last ten years has been under 500 o00 Yet, If the
Government returns are TO be believed We received
during the decade $4,000 settlers through immigration
from Europe In two years alone 1893 and 1884,
no fewer than 23s 900 immigrants are said 10 have
come in What has become Of them ALL aud OF the
natural growth OF the population In Canada itself u
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
MORE FROSTS IN THE VEST.
SOME DAMAGE TO GREEN UNCUT GRAIN-LoW
TEMPERATURES NOTED


TEMPERATURES NOTED.
MINNEAPOLIS Mimi, Aug. 27.-The following dis
matches 10 The Journal indicate some damage Dy
os to croD5 at points in the Northwest last night:
Church,s Ferry, y. D.-A heavy frost last night dlu
donaGe 70 green uncut grain The thermometer regis
tred SO degrees Ice formed on the heads OF Wieto
i'm MANY fields. Farmers tried smudge hrcs 10 IdISo
extent but some think they did not begin soon et
some Of them waiting till almost the treezlhg po' DC
y Vincent n. DIT was 30 degrees last nghI, put
her was apparently much heavier frost than last eatu
day night About 20 per cent OF the crop
pembna. y. DIT was degrees below lieeLihs IdsV
night Frost injured the wheat considerably =.
Winnlpeg. Man.-The much feared irOst cdne lasD @
night i'm rather formidable shape The tl2rhometter yer
was from . to degrees below freezing all over ue m
province and there be no doubt that much udaso
was done.
Grand Forks, y. D., Aug. 81 CspeciaD.-lnterviews
with farmers from all parts Of Grand Forks county
confirm the reports that wheat has sustained no dan
age from the fiOst.of Sunday. No one except "heaV
BUYERS are manfesthg any concern about the cohui-
ton of tho CROP Damaging reports that have oceh
sent are traceabo directly to these sources, ana ao
the occasion Of deep resentment. Herald crop le
port from fifty points say that Hgnt rosts pIeVaeu
In some regions bat Occas9ned no serious ullldSo Sh9
where Low temperature has somewhat retarded Hp1il-
ing and IL is now probable that all wheat VIII nOI 10 %
cut before the last of next week. The yelu ppnlscS
To sustain and very often exceed the hlghest eSti-
maj
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
SEVERE STORMS IN EUROPE.
SEVERAL DEATHS BY LIGHTNING IN AUSTRIA
CROPS RUINED IN ENGLAND.

Vienna, Aug. 27.-A terrible thunderstorm swept
over the Trieste district yesterday, causing several
deaths. Lightning struck a church at Tuas, on the
Italian frontier, while the building was crowded with
women. panic followed, women and children shrek
ing and praying, on their knees else rushing wildly
for the church doors. The priest who was celebrating
mass acted in a courageous manner, and soon sue
ceedcd in restoring order. Subsequently 1t was found
that three women. who supposed to have tainted
from fright had actually been killed by the lightning
which struck the church. At Plan hunting party
was struck by lightning. One member of the party
killed the spot and four others received severe
shocks
London, Aug. o7.-Rain continued in torrents TO-DAY
in the midland and southern counties, but ceased at
nightfau. Farmers have lost all hope Of a har-
vest.
Paris Aug. o7.-The wind blew hurricane at
Boulogne to-day. Thirty houses were unroofed.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
4 MANAGER CHANGED WITH EMBEzzLHAfEEr

Arthur W. Middleton, thirty years old, former
clerk in the employ Of the AtchisOn Topeka and santa
Fe Railroad Company, was arrested yesterday by De
ectves McCauley and o'Brien, Of Inspector ByrneSs
staff on the complaint Of General Agent c. d. simon
son, OF that company who charged him with grand
larceny. Middleton is at present the manager OF tho
Philadelphia branch OF the Massachusetts, Mutual Lie
Insurance Company and when here lives at No 1,l5O
Fourth-ave., Brooklyn.
On March 10 last Middleton left the employ OF the
railroad company, after serving them ten years as
clerk and accepted the place he now holds with the
insurance company. An examination was then made
Of his accounts and Mr.. Slmonson alleges in his COM
plant that in all Middleton embczzled about Sl10O
Of the companys funds, but specifies collection OF
$40 which was made from Nicholas Muller Of NO
42O Broadway. Inspector Byrncs was communicated
with and Justice OReilly some time ago issued war
rant for Middleton's arrest Yesterday the latter came
on TO this city from Philadelphia and lie arrested
the detectives I'm brooklyn yesterday.
The prisoner arrlgncd before Justice Diver
at the TOmbs Court, waived examination and was
held 10 await the action Of tho Grand Jury
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
TO OPPOSE PARNELL IN FUTURE.
RESULT OF A MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE FREEMAN,s JouRNAL.n

Dublin, Aug. a7.-An extraordinary general meeting
Of the shareholders Of The Freemans Journal Com
pany Qimted) took place to-day at the Imperial
Hotel, this city. The meeting was a stormy one, and
there hot words exchanged between the sup
porters of E. Dwyer Gray, Of the founder Of tho
paper who desirous that The Freemans Journal
should longer support Mr.. Parnel and the present
board OF directors, who recently overrued Mr.. Gray
when he took his stand against his former friend
Finally vote of censurc passed upon the dlrec-
tors by large majority. The directors were blamed
for the policy which they had adopted in regard to Mr..
Parne and it is expected that they will tender their
designations.
The Office of The Freeman's Journal' is guarded by
police The paper will appear tomorrow as Il Par
nelte organ but and after Saturday il Will be pub
lshed in the interests Of the Nationalists.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
rHE pA1E DIES cHALEURs INVESTIGATION.

THE BAIR DES CHALEURS INVESTIGATION.
Ottawa, Aug 27.The proceedings before the Bale des
Chaleurs Railway Committee to-day were succession
Of scenes and discussions. Mr. Barwck, the lawyer,
made mastery summing up for the prosecution. SEN
ator Robitae appealed to the committee to investi-
gate fully Francois Langcliers charge that the old Bale
des Chaeurs Railway Company had embezzed
s115 900 OF the Dominion subsidy, and appointed Bar
wick to appear for him. Senator Pellatler deposed
that he had indorsed several notes made by Ernest
Pacaud and indorsed first by Premier Merclcr. These
notes had been ndorsed on blank indorscd by MGR
cer and left with the witness before Mercler sailed
for Europe as the Quebec elections being over it
thought Merciers friends would want help In the mat
ter OF election petitions: witness knew the notes we're
overdue but had not troubled himself 10 whether
they were paid not he had depended on the party
winning the election petition.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
FINES AS A PUNISHMENT FOR CRIMINALS.

EJNES 40 ~ lb-NlSiilENl ICiN NA't-N'-'@Ni'''
Christiania Aug. 27.-The International Congress,
now in session here, which IS considering the question
OF the treatment Of criminals and the best means 10
be taken TO improve the criminal classes has passed
a resolution in favor OF the extension OF the prln-
cipIe of fines The congress holds that Instead OF
sentencing criminals TO terms OF Imprisonment. fines
ought to be inflicted. In proportion to the position OF
tbe criminal When such n course is deemed advis-
able the resolution adds, these fines should be pay
able in instaments. and when sentence OF mprlson-
ocnt IS imposed the offender ought to have the option
OF fine means OF reducing such term oi llpflson
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
THE ALLEGED CRUELTY AT DANNEMORA'
SUPERINTENDENT LATHRoP ORDERS AN INVEsri-
CATION INTO THE CHARGES.

srrpERI NTENDENT IATHRoP ORDERS AN INVEsIl-
CATION INTO THE CHARGES
Albany, Aug 81 speciaD.-The report OF the ex-
animation made by w. VI. F. Round, secretary OF INC
Prison Association into the charges Of cruel ana m
human treatment the part of the officers OF Chn'o
prison has not yet been made public. superintendent
of Prisons Lathrop said that he preferred thaS Mr.
Round should give the report TO the press iirst anu
then send him a copy. Mr.. Lathrop has been queuy
going over the grounds contained in the charges made
in ex-Keeper John Brophy's story, which was pup
Iisbed in The New-York Morning Advertiser" lie
also had Mr.. Brophy before him few days ago. 1ho
nature Of their interview could not be learned.
LATE this afternoon superintendent Lathrop ordered
an examination into the charges under Section 40.
Cbopter 3sa. Laws of 1889, known as the Prison
law, Under this act he can issue subpoenas ana
comneI the attendance of witnesses and the produc-
tion before him OF books, writings and papers, and
examine in person or by attorney all witnesses The
order issued to-day directs inquiry and nvestiga-
tion into all the charges contained in the published
articles and all tile matters and things charged or
ALLEGED therein and all other charges that may be
made showing or tending to show any improper con-
duct on the part Of the prison officials or any crueI
or inhuman treatment by them. superintendent Laul-
ron anpolnts as his attorneys Oscar F. Craig OF Roch-
ester the chairman Of the state Board OF ChariteS
william NJ F. Round, of NewYork City, the secTeIsrS
of the state Prison Association and Dr. Lewis Baicn
of Albany the secretary of the state Board OF IieaI
end directs them TO hold the first hearing at Dallc-
mora September 8.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
orFICEss OF ST. GEORGES UNION.

oswcgo, Aug. 27.-The North American st. George
Union to-day elected these officers: president, Dr f.
H. smythe, Q. c., Kingston, ont; vice presidents
Edward TTevett, Of Utica, and NJ p Neal Of oswego'
treasurer Daniel Bachelor, OF Utica; general secFe'
tarv Thomas y. Yates. Of Washington chaplain, the
Rev Dr. James :. Stone, OF Philadelphia; executive
committee John Dunn. Of Chicago, and j. II. Dayton
of Toronto. Tine selection Of a place FOR holding inc
next convention left. 10 te executive committee
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
4 p1Ay TO DEVELOP poRr ROYAL. S. c.

Baltimore, Aug. o7.-" The Manufacturers Record
announces that the controlling interest In Port Royal
S. Co. which has the deepest harbor south OF the mesa
peae Bay has been purchased by English captansts.
Calhoun and Others connected with the Richmond
Terminal Railroad system will be associated Win tho
purchasers the intention being TO develop foreign e1
port business through this port and TO divert heaVS
western shipments via steamship lines morn FORT hosA
IN Euroue
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
porlrn. Ror " CONNECTICUT.

p,o,neeld Conu.. Aug. % (specaD.-Thc farmers
t,,urbout eastern Connecticut arc becoming alarmed
over what they fear will greatly depnciatc the value
Of their crops tho potato rot. The acreage Is the
greatest ever titled in the state, and tho yield is al
most wonderful. bringing the price Of domestic po-
to.oes very low and stopping all importation. But
inst rs the farmers were chuckllns over their fine
prospects the protraced spell of moist weather started
the rot which threatens 70 destroy the entire crop
HoT Eaiy ii potatoes are belas hurredy dug to save
them IL pos ole.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
TO MAKE RAIN At Ell PASO NEXT.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 27.-The Government ram
matters, who have officially reported their experiments
to the Agricultural Bureau al Washington as success
ful have addressed letter 10 Richard Capes' Mayor
Of this city, wherein General DyreT1orh says that the
next experiments Will be made here lie accepts tie
Mayors invitation and agrees 10 send on Ms apparatus
and matelrIr The date OF the first test here IS not
rot agreed upon The whole surrounding country Is
de,nr interested in the FL Paso test 1t Is probable
fhat Mexico will DO oihclally represented
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
TILE SITE ElRMER9 LEAGrE.

Albany, Aug. 27.-There viii be meeting Of the
delegates of the New York state Farmers League In
this city to morrow. The officers Of the League ar.
rived here to-day. and held meeting at the Globe
HOTEL There present President Armstrong,
viccPresident Halford, secretary bowling Treasurer
Uh Colonel Rogers and number of members Of
the executive board. The leaders In the movement
discountenance the Third party movement and advo-
cate the working Of the order through the old political
parties.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
WHY BALMACEDA SHIPPED THE BULLION.

TIE SUPPOSED FATE OF AN AMERICAN WiO HAD
DISCOVERED ITS HIDING-PLACE.
San Francisco Aug. 81 (speclaD.-From Santiago
comes letter which throws sdelight on last sun
days cable dispatch saying that Balmaceda mao
seized and shipped 81 100000 stored in the Chilian
Treasury TO guarantee the paper money 1t seems that
John II. Mccoy, all American played lively part In
santiago In june but he disappeared suddenly WIN
several Of his friends and OF them has been
found. Balmaceda had in his employ an Enelshman
named Henry Merriam, who in some way secured news
CT the insurgents movements. mccoy. 1t was re-
ported, hired for $1,000 n Gillian called lenacio ID
assassnate Merriam; but Ignaco arrested by the
Government, and shot a spy. Merriam was the
trusted confdante Of Balmaceda. and employed
10 hide SoOo'cOo In secret vault outside the city
Merriam supposed the location of this treasure was
known only u himself and his faithful servants. Nc
Coy and a man named Ill., who said he was once q
railroad engineer in California approached Merriam one
night, and made proposition 10 buy the house In
which the coin was stored. Merriam saw that the
hiding place had been discovered but took the matter
cocIly lie said Wait until tomorrow evening aud
| shall give you a repy.'
That same night, after the meeting, Merriam ac
companied by four soldiers with heavy wagon, drove
ND 10 the treasure house attempted TO remove the
money. Mccoy was secreted by, and had men
with him. Merriam's men ordered to cease work
and tosturn the wagon over TO the Mccoy gang This
the Merriam crowd refused TO do, and fight ensued
which ended in the entire party being surrounded and
taken prisoners by a squad Of Government soldiers
Merriam was on the streets The next day as though
nothing had happened but Hin and Mccoy had disap-
pearcd Not agn Of them can be found, and not
record Of them Is the prison registers. Several
employees Of McCOy's also disappeared. The entire
party have undoubtedly been put out OF the way with
bull cts shortly afterward Merriam disappeared and
4 Is thonght that hc was selected Nv Balmaceda 10
Nm0ve the treasure TO Europe.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
A GANG OF CHINESE PIRATES.
BURNING VILLAGES AND NUMBERING INHABI-
TANTS IN wENCHOW.

TANTS IN wENCHOw.
Chicago Aug. PA dispatch from San Francisco
saws: Adyces from Shanghai state that gang Of
500 armed pirates are creaIing havoc in the province
Of wenchow. Their progress through tie country
has been marked by the most cruel and coldblooded
crimes. Villages have been burned by them when
hospitality was refused and the inhabitants Slaughtered
Their object seems to be TO capture influential people
and hold them for ransom They have already seized
the grandson of o wealthy old man living near Wen
chow, and they have sent repeated demands for a
large amount of money to the afflicted grandfather,
accompanied on each occasion by piece Of the un-
fortunate boys flesh. Recently the gang has been
travelling southwark. Tho consul at Wenchow took
such measures were In his power for the protection
of the residents.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
THE OLD DOMINION DISABLED.

DRIFTING HRLpLEssLY OFF ABsECoM h'nI-
HOUSE WITH FORTY PASSENGERS ABOARD
Atlantic City, Aug 27.-The steamship oiu
Dominion, of the Old Dominion Line, Is arl'lns
in helpless condition about sixteen mics on
Absecom Lighthouse. The vessel became disaoieu
at 80 o'clock this morning by the breaking Oh
a shaft The steamship is drifting northeast 40
the rate of one mile an hour. There are ABOUT
forty persons on board. -
The First Officer and four sailors from the as
abIed steamer came ashore here in boat al 3
o'clock this afternoon to telegraph to the owners
of the vessel in New-York. The Old Dominion
has provisions enough on board to last az ieaS'
twenty-four hours.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
OYE BOY srABDED By AyOrHER.

George Leon, n thirteen -year-oId boy employed at
Keufie Esser's factory in Ioboken. Quarreled Win
John Behuke, sixeeRy lad Just before quilting
work last night Leon stabbed Rehule In the abdomen
The wound may prove fatal Leon surrendered himself
10 Captain Hayes.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
THE UNIVERSAL PEACE UNION.

Nevr.London. Conn, Aug. 27.-The twenty fifth an
ruol meeting of the Universal Peace Union was opened
at Mystic yesterday, President Love- Of Philadelphia
in the chair. Among those present are Beiva a.
Lakewood. OF Washington; tho Rev. Amanda Deyo' OF
scranton Thom9s Whitney and Victor d. Hail. OF
PHILADELPHIA Martha d. Lincoln, OF Washington Emma
Bockwith. of Brooklyn. and Mary Frost Omsbee Oh
,,,r, Yorl, Ninch OF the day was occupied by pre-
i,r,Inarv work such as selecting committees, etc. Inc
meeting will continue TWO days more
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
GLASS HOUSE LAKE OVERFLOWS.
DAMS CARRIED AWAY AND MILLS FLOODED
PEOPLE ALARMED.

people ALARMED.
Troy n Y. Aug 27.-The heavy rains OF the las1
two days this afternoon caused the water In Glass
House Lake. twelve miles east of this city, TO overflow
its banks. The dam is new one, but the water
rushed over it dozen feet deep and began It's "orA
of destruction 1t swept HIuntleys store mic non
its foundation and left it on the flats below Ihe
hotel at Glass House Lake was hlled win s"iinicr
hoordors and the water drove them to the upper
stories The water reached as high the top Of the
bar. The hotel stable was carried away ana SIX
horses were drowned beside several cows and large
number of chickens. The food continued down the
valley and flooded KnowlsOns Kane's and McCollhes Is
mills. Knowlsons dam was recently repaired but IL
could not stand the strain and gave way at O'CLOCK
carrying before it Kane's and McConlhe's oains ana
,roSinc destruction TO everything below. The damage
cannot be estimated, but It is large. Thus lar no
authenticated reports OF the loss OF huma hes nave
becn received The country around is alarmed.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
THE NERuA1p,s SKIPPER AT ANTWERP.

London, Aug. o7.-The British steamer Elbrz' cap
tain Brown, from Baltimore August II, arrived Mt
Antwerp today on board Of her Captain An
drews. of tho dory Mermaid, who sailed from Boston
some time ago on Transatlantic race with the dory
Sea Serpent which sailed by Captain LaWlor.
The sea Serpent arrived at Coverack, near Lizard
Point I'm the English Channel, on August D.
CAPTAIN Andrews became exhausted in nld-ocean,
and. in consequence, when the opportunity offered.
abandoned the race.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
HE FRAcrURED HIS WIFE's SKULL.

Patrick Coan and his wife, Bridget, young couple
living at No SO West Twenty yseyenthst had a quarrel
st night at their home. Patrick assaultc. wo with
A shovel with which he struck her the head At the
yewyofk Hospital, where the injured was taken
il was said she had received fracture Of We skull
Coan disappeared after his mude attack upoa his vile
and detectives from the sxteenh Precinct searching
for hnl
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
THE POISON WAS BAD VEGETABLES.

Marie Mazzeo who arrested Wednesday charged
with poisoning her husband, Pnobco Marco, at No 1S
Mulberry-st, the at,crs mistress Phuomena Carande
and Mazzeo children, discharged yesterday
at the Tombs Court The soup which the Marcos ate
was made OF decayed vegetables The doctors ut the
Chambers Hospital could ind Of poison In
tho mixture Of and vegetables
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
GUATEMALAs BAD FINANCIAL CONDITION.

st. Louis, Aug. ga dispatch from the City Of
Mexico says The financial condition Of Guatemala IS
deplornble. For the last three months neither tho
army nor the Federal employees have been paid. The
Minister Of Finance has Just issued circular letter
stating that he expects to be able TO pay OF this in
debedness by the receipts Of the tax levied upon coffee
exports. Two financial agents now in Europe en-
deavoring to negotiate loan but, owing to the in
security Of the country, is believed that their efforts
will be unsuccessful There is great scarcity Of
food Inf the city Of Guatemala, and in consequence the
prices are high and the lower classes suffering
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
4 BALLOoyIsr GETS Rad FALL.

''Darng Donald" the baloonist at the "Il Dorado"
wcehawken " j. met accident yesterday afternoon
After making ascent Of about 1900 feet he came down
his parachute landing the top Of high tree about
fifty feet from the ground and falling thence 10 the ground
and breaking two three ribs The doctor attending him
thinks the aeedent viii not result seriously.
New-York tribune., 1891-08-28
TIE HEAVY DEBT OF ITALY.

Rome. Aug. o7-oficial statistics Just pubiished
show that the provincial debts Of Italy amount 70
0oa 900 900 lire CS29sO 800 ,oOO) or 514 6-lo hre
sio3) for each inhabitant and BIB $40 lire on each
bectarc NJ land This IS OF course. in addition TO the
national debt which is upwards Of 240O0OOO,OO hre
or nearly 80 ,0O0, 100000