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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20

A most extraordinary state of affairs appears
TO prevail at the great California State Prison
of San Quentin. conspiracy having in view
general delivery of the 1,40O convlcts de-
tanned has been nearthed by the Authorities.
The latter have, however, up till nOw been
unable 10 locate the dynamite and arms which
they know positively to he concealed within
the penitentiary wall. That plot of this kind
should have been Matched is not altogether sur
prising. For the prisoners are not only reg
ularly supplied with daily papers, but are also
allowed to mingle freely with one another, to
carry on conversation, and to form plans with
out the slightest supervision. San Quentin must
indeed appear to those who have enjoyed the
less generous hospitality of Sing Sing OF Au-
burn, and Of Moyamensing as perfect paradise
of prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20

Union College at Schenectady is fast emerging
from The cloud which for some years over
Swallowed her Under the wise and faithful adj
ministration of President Webster she is steadily
reraining her former power and prestige Her
alumni. who are 10 be found in every State in the
Union. will rejoice to learn that the freshman
class Of this fall is the largest which has entered
her doors since the war. 1t is most encourag-
ing sign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20

Europe has been treated during the last week
N a succession of scares which have not been
without influence on the money markets. In
each case the cause of the connection was Of a
trivial character, which under ordinary circum-
stances would have attracted little attention or
comment. English sailors and marines have
oftsn landed before on the islands of the Turk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20
of a prison.

The improvement in Argentine finances has
facilitated legislation for the organization of a
new national bank One Chamber has adopted
n measure for the liquidation of the old bank,
hut the lower house is not satisfied with the
provisions, probably regarding them as too IA
yorable to tho previous management Some
compromise will finally be effected, for the re-
organization of the national bank system is
generally recognized as essential to the restora-
ton of confidence in the country. During the
transition period of financial disorder the pa
yalysis of business is aiding recovery. The i'm
ports have been heavily diminished, and when
settlements are made for the exports, which
promise to be very large this year, favorable
conditions of exchange are inevitable. BY the
normal movement of trade gold will come into
the country and the value of the paper cur
rency will be enhanced. With returning con-
6dence the banks will be recognized and gen.
eral business will be resumed Everything in
dicates that the Argentine Nation has seen the
worst of its financial reyulson and that better
times are coming.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
stIlI serappIng in Dublin.

DUBLIN, August 29.-An extraordinary
general meeting of shareholders of the Free
mans Journal company, (imited), took
place for the purpose of considering the posi-
ton which the directors have taken up in re-
spect to the division now existing between the
national parties The meeting was stormy
one. and there were hot words interchanged
between the supporters OF L Dryer Gray,
son of the founder of the paper, who edits
the Freeman's Journal, and no longer sup
ports ParneIl. and the present board of oirec-
tors, who recently oTer-ruled Gray when he
took his stand against his former friend
Finally upon the shareholders being polled,
a vote of censure passed By large majority.
The directors are blamed for tho policy
which they had adopted in regard 70 Parnell,
Il is expected that they viii teEdeF their Eesie-
uations. ne efles q ne tvselasH's aeeFz
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
MlssourI's Third PARTY.

WARRENsBURo, No., August 2s.-The state
farmers alliance convention, in session at
Pertle Springs, has finished its work.
Missouri will have a third party. That
was settled when the farmers alliance state
convention deposed NJ. S. Hall from the
presidency and elected Leverett Leonard as
his successor.
President Hall represented the conservative
element of the alliance, which opposed the
third party and the Ocala platform, the Fub-
treasury scheme included.
Leonard represents that radical element of
the alliance which holds that little can be
trialist within the lines of the old parties,
and which fayors the Ocala platform and
sub-treasury scheme.
The fight between the opposing factions
has been brewing ever since the last conven-
ton, and each has been preparing for the
final contest, which all knew would occur.
President Hail was hopeful of victory. and
went into the convention confident of carry
ing the day.
Leonard was elected by a vote of 81 to So.
The demands adopted are:
We demand the abolition of national banks;
we demand that the government shall estab-
lish sub-treasuries or repositories in the sew
eral states, which shall loan money direct to
the people at a low rate of interest, not to
exceed 2 per cent per annum, on non-per-
ishsble products, and also on real estate,
with proper limitations upon the quality of
land and amount of money; we demand that
the amount of the circulating medium be
speedily increased, not less than $50 per
capita
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03

attending her lovers trial and subse-
quent execution, turned her attention
to the study of languages in the hope
that it would keep her from dwelling
on the terrible ordeal she had passed
through. She became an accom-
plished hnguist. About six months
ago she became acquainted with Ste
fanO MalatO, an italian journal
list. Malato could not speak word of
English, and was naturally attracted
by the beautiful young woman who
talked his own language so we'll Mrs.
Spies became interested in Malato, and
undertook to help him learn English
and at the same time perfect herself in
Malato's native tongue. The sequel
has had its conclusion in the wedding.
Mrs. Spies gives a version of her mar.
rage 20 the anarchist that has not been
published before. At the time it was
generally supposed that she was
desperately in love with Spies.
She says now. however, that
the marriage was made under
pressure from her parents and by the
advice of Spies attorneys. They
thought that the wedding would throw
an atmosphere of romance about the
condemned man and secure executive
clemency for him and save his life.
The girl was then but II years old.
AS every one knows, the sacrifice wAs
made IN vains
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
Both Claiming Victory,

WASHINGTON, D. C., August 29.-Mr. Eos
ter, secretary of the congressional ENJOYS,
received three or four dispatches from Min
lister Errassueriz. at Iquique, which he thinks
throws considerable doubt on the accuracy
of the report of the surrender of the insur-
gents. These dispatches are addressed to
Mons. Principae, the Gillian envoy, and say
that the news is favorable; that the cOnstitu-
tional army forces are still advancing, and
that the constitutional army is confident of
defeating Balamaeeda's army.
BERLlN.-Chilian legations here confirm
the news that the insurgents have surren-
dered.
PARIs-The confidential agent of the pro-
vlsional government IN Chill denies that Bal
maceda Is victorious. The agent says he re-
ceiyed a dispatch from Iquique and Buenos
Ayres stating Balmaceda was defeated.
san FRANCIsco-Antonio Varas received a
telegram from Congressional Agent Biazu-
rez, in Washington, saying: Constitutional
army continues to advance, and is confident
of defeating the forces of Balmaceda- Deny
news sent out by Balmaceda's agents."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
AT MINNEAPOLIS.
Camp Webb a Populous Scene
for a Few Days.
The city DAILY Decorated-Military
Ball. Street Parade Campfire
ComDetltive Drill Are Among the
Fearures-Comma Webb De-
lIVers a Long Address.

M1HxEAPo1Is, MHN., August 2s.-The
beautiful city Of Ainnehaha and HiaWathA,
for the fourth time during the present sum-
mer, is welcoming thousands Of strangers
within her gates.
They are members of the national order
of the Sons of Veterans. and the encamP-
ment is tho tenth one in the history OF the
organization. The committee of arrange
ments has made extensive provisions Tor the
comfort and entertainment Of the visitors
The city Is gaily decorated; the hotels have
reduced their rates, and many private citi-
zens have thrown open their homes to distin-
guished members of the order. Among the
features of the week will be q military ball
at the Masonic Temple, and campfire at
Harmonic hall, q street parade. ana COM
petitiVS drill. Among the camps e1Pccteo
to enter the latter contest are those OF Frank
lin, Mass; Winchester, Ind; the Gresham
ZouaVes, of Indianapolis, Ind.i Tacoma
Wash; st. Paul, hinn..land Peoria Decatur
and Springfield, Ill. The prizes aggregate
nearly $1,000.
Il is estimated that fully 5000 members of
the order and visitors are in the city. big
military camp has been established AZ MIN
nehAha Falls. where the headquarters ny the
national colors with a pennant lsttered
Camp Webb" in honor CT COMMANDMENT
Chief Leland ]. Webb. who IL both veteran
and the son of 4 veteran
The sunrise and sunset guns are nreo ana
from revsille to taps military camp earned
out The headquarters Of the order are at
the West hotel, and here are located Com
mander-in- Chief Webb, who comes from
Topeka, Kansas; John NJ Thurzton, the re-
publican orator of Nebraska; State Auditor
C. F. Griffin of Indiana; Hon. W. y. Bundy,
of Ohio, and Marvin E Hall, of Michigan;
all prominent members of the order. Inc
opening meeting of the communicates CHIEF
was called to order by Commander WEBB In
the hall of Morgan post, g. A. K, IN henne-
pin avenue. Commander Webb made a
lengthy address of welcome, congratulAtlng
the delegates upon the growth OF the order
during the past year.
The order of the Sons of veterans was
brought into existence in 1881. In 1888 there
was q secession of about thirty camps from
the original society, which joined the sons
of Veterans of the United States OF America
which was organized by Major A. r DAVIS
of Pittsburg, Pa
The two national organizations were CON
solidated in 1856. From that time until the
present the growth of the order has oeen
very rapid. There are now 1000 camps ana
10000 members. The camps cover every
state IN the union, even in the very heart OF
the south. There is a camp in Key West ana
one in Alaska The order IS seml-mllltary
one, and about One-half Of its members are
enrolled in armed camps It does gooo
work in arranging for Memorial day e1er-
cises and other patriotic events thereby
teaching and encouraging patriotism
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
FAMOUS SUIT.
A Church Divides and Courts
to Settle Property Rights
Tie Church Adopted a New Basis
OF Government and a Division
Arose-ThIs Brought on Contests
on the Property Question.

CHASIBERsBURG, Pa, August 26.-Judge
Stewart rendered his decision in the long
contested equity suit between the liberal and
radical factions of the church of the United
Brethren in Christ. This contest grew out
of the adoption of new constitution at the
general conference in 1880. A portion of
the church objected to the clause permitting
members to unite with secret societies. They
withdrew from the conference, organized
another and termed themselves the radicals.
A contest for the church property at once
began, and in seveoal portions of this and
other states it became furious struggle for
supremacy. At Grseneastle, Franklin eoun-
ty, blows we're resorted to, the church bara-
caded and all manner of strategy enacted to
gain possession.
Finally it was decided by the heads of both
conferences to make this test case, and it
was tried in tho Franklin county courts.
Some of the best legal talent of Pennsylvania
and Ohio 1.-THE latter state having the large
publication houses of the church) were en-
ployed. Thousands of pages of evidence
were submitted and the expense ran into
thousands OF dollars.
Judge Stewart rendered his decision. The
main objection urged by the radicals was
that the vote en- the adoption of the constitu-
ton was not properly taken ana that it was
not passed by a tWo-thirds vote Judge
Stewart, in q long explanation, reaches the
conclusion that the objections were not we'll
founded and holds that the majority must
be tWo-thirds of all members of the society,
not a majority of all those voting; that ali
the actions of the general conference regard
ing the adoption of the new constitution
were regular and in full accordance with the
powers delegated to it. He concludes that
the church at Greencastle has violated none
of the conditions under which it holds it
property, and that accordingly the title re-
mains IN the liberals who are in connection
with this legitimate church. DEGREES are en-
tered restraining the radicals from in any
way interfering with the church property.
The radicals will take the case to the supreme
court.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03

where the war feeling has been mounting
high for some time. The rumor. however,
called to public attention other rumors of a
similar nature regarding the triple alliance.
1t was stated recently at Vienna that one
of the unwrittsn agreements of the triple
alliance was. in the event of continental war
to disable Russia forever by divesting the
empire Of Poland, Finland and the Baltic
provinces, and compelling the car to aban-
don ST. Petersburg for Moscow, France at
the same time to give up Nice and Corsica to
Italy. These arrangements are understood
to be merely provisional, but the fact that
they are talked of shows the deliberate way
in which European nations are preparing
for the great struggle
The Russian rifle factories are running
night and day on the new repeating rifles
with which il ia proposed to arm the infantry
and reserve. While the greatest diligence is
shown IN the making. it is believed that two
years will elapse before the military force
will be provided with the gun. This would
not prevent Russia going 10 war in the mean
time. as COO, 600 men will have the rifle with
in z year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
SIxtv-One-

NEW YozK, August 2s.-On the fourth day
after the Park Place horror Mayor Grant,
accompanied by his private secretary, visited
the runs for the first time and remained
there for some time looking over the whole
scene. asking a number of questions regard
ing the disaster, and what has been done and
Is now doing to recover the bodies OF the
dead.
Actieg Fire Chief Reilly announced that
the search for the dead in the ruins was COM
pleted and that no more bodies remained
there.
Work was at once stopped and the laborers
employed in clearing out the debris were dis
charged.
The police record gives the number of dead
bodies taken from the Park Place ruins at
sixty-one. OF these seven bodies were lden-
tilted Immediately after being discovered and
were taken direct to the undertakes or their
homes. There were lity-four bodies taken
to the morgue and of these thirty-three were
identified. There remained tWenty-one bod
iss unidentified.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
Another Awful Wreck.

NEW YORK, August ga special from
Statewide, N. C., says the west bound pas
senger train on the Western North Carolina
railway jumped trestle north of here about
2 q. IN.
The train plunged in darkness into ravine
200 feet deep, dashing the cars to atoms.
At least forty passengers were killed out
right. The wounded number about twenty
five. Many of them will die. Few, if any,
of the passengers escaped unhurt. Owing to
the hour and locality of the accident only
meager details have been received.
RALEIGH, n. CA News and Observer ex-
ira says thirty-six bodies have 50 far been
recovered from the Statesville wreck. No
names have been received.
CHARLorrE, n. C.-The dreadful accident
on the Western North Carolina railroad, two
miles above Statesville, took place at the
long high trestle over the CataWba river. A
rail on the track had been removed at the
entrance of the bridge, precipitating the
whole train into the river.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
kansana 0et a Plum.

WAsz1HoroS, d. c., August 27.-Nicar-
aqua has signed a concession of 10000
acres of land in the Matagalpa- and Segovia
to a company Of Kansas capitalists. The
consideration of this grant is that the capt.
talists shall colonlze 5000 families in the de-
partments named and build railroad from
MomOtombO, on the northwestern extremity
of Lake ManaguA, to some point on the Rio
Grande, which empties into the Gulf of Mex
icO- The company also agrees, at any time
after twenty years from the completion of
the railroad, to sell it to the government at
the original price, assuming that it will take
five years to build it. Grande river is said to
be navigable 100 miles from the coast, but 1t
will be necessary to dredge the bar at the
mouth. The company has also been granted
wharfage facilities at Corinto, on the Pacific
coast and it will build telegraph line. The
departments of Matagalpa and Segovia are
regarded as the most fertile in Nicaragua,
and there are already under cultivation
1900, 600 coffee plants. which will yield in
about year and half. In short time, It
Is predicted that it viii become the coffee
center of the republic. Many of the settlers
are citizens of the United States, some of
whom have been in tbs country twenty-five
yeara Before the concession can be carried
INTO force it must be ratified by congress.
and it II understood the president has agreed
to call special session for that purpose.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03

AMONG the many schemes submitted
to the Worlds Fair managers none
would appear more worthy than the
proposition to aid the North American
Indians in making an exhibit of their
own status. The opposition which
might fairly be urged against a sepa-
rate Hebrew and even against a sep
arate American negro exhibit cannot
hold good in the case of the North
American Indian. Our Government
and our people treat the Indian tribes
as foreign nations not as q component
part of our own nation, although the
nations wards. They are entitled.
therefore, even more than the several
American States, to distinct represen-
tation in a worlds fair. A properly
arranged and properly managed ex-
hibit of the existing North American
Indian tribes could be made q very
valuable factor in the solution Of our
Indian problem. Interesting and val
liable as are the relics OF prehistoric
Indian rule over this continent and of
the Indian civilization which went
down before the onward march of our
own, the life of the present Indian and
its results and products are of far more
interest and importance to an exposi-
ton designed to show the progress of
the world since the opening of the In
dams primitive home down to Cauca-
sian enterprise and progress. The
former are part of the national scien-
tifc collections which viii be included
in our Government exhibit, but to pro-
cure the latter should be one of the
principal tasks of the National Com.
mission, and one to which Congress
sional aid should be freely given.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
Massaoh usetts Peoples Party.

Boston, August 26.-The state central COM
mittee of the peoples party elected George
F. Washburn, of Boston, permanent chair
man. It was voted to put a state ticket in
field this autumn. After an extended debate
platform was adopted 1t Endorses the ac-
ton of the conference held at Cincinnati in
treasury notes be Issued IN sufficient volume
to transact the business of the country on a
cash basis, such notes to be legal tender and
be kept at par by being increased or decreased
in volume In proportion to the population
ano the average market price of a given
number of commodities, fayOrs the sstab-
lishment Of postal savings banks; demands
the enactment of laws which will prevent tax
frauds. and faVors a gradual tax on inherit
ances; favors government ownership of all
means OF transportation and communication,
and when it becomes evident that any branch
of commerce. is used for the profit of a few
men, at the expense of the general public, it
recommends that the people assume control
of such commerce, through their national,
state or municipal administrations, especially
advocating municipal coal yards; opposes
the granting of municipal franchises 70 prl-
vate corporations for terms Of years; de-
mands that the importation, manufacture
and sale of all spirltuous liquors be con-
Quoted by tho governments of states; de-
mands that all public employees be subject to
the rules of civil service, and declares IN
favor of the S-nour day; demands industrial
training in connection with public schools
equal pay for equal work and the employ
ment of private armed bodies be made a
penal Ofense; demands restrictive immigra-
ton; declares against convict labor; favOrs
woman suffrage, annual state elections, and
against the contract labor system as used by
the governments of towns, cities or states.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
Frost Damapes crons.

ST. Paul, MINI, August 29.-Reports
from various points in North Dakota state
that killing frOsts did much damage to uncut
and freshly cut wheat. At Church's Ferry
the thermometer registered % degrees. Ice
formed on many heads of wheat in many
fields. Many farmers saved their fields by
lighting smudge fires. At Rollo frost was also
very severe. At st. Vincent the thermometer
registered 80 degrees, and frost was heavy. In
the vicinity of that place, however, 20 pei
cent. of the crops are already harvested. Al
Pembina the thermometer was 4 degrees
below freezing and wheat was injured con-
siderably. at Bismarck the frost was toe
light to do much damage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03

largely due to the fact that Abraham
lincoln favored Andrew johnson for
the place. The editorial writer says
be himself was q delegate-at-large
from Pennsylvania to the Baltimore
convention and that he was personally
commissioned by Mr.. Lincoln to quiet
" make the latter's wishes known
among the delegates. Now comes
John G. Nicolay, Lincoln's private sec
Rotary, and pronounces the story IN
true. He says Lincoln told him he
was for Hamlin, but would not let his
preferences be known to the conven-
ton AS there seems to be q luI1 in
the battle field controversy Just now,
Bob Ingersol and Ignatius Donnelly
will please remain quiet until we find
out who was really responsible for An
drew johnson.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-09-03
A Big DeIegate Convention.

ToPkKA, KAE.-Ths first session of the
convention of Kansas Republican leagues
showed 6S7 regularly accredited delegates
present
The report of the committee on resolutions
was received. It is stalWart with no side
issues
Hon. J. W. Bailey, of Esmaha county,
was elected president, and Hon. Richard Blue,
of Linn, vice president, with ]. w. Butter
field secretary and J. L BristOW treasurer.
The following COMMITTEES was appointed to
prepare an address, TO the people of Kansas:
]. A. Troutman, Topeka, chairman.
L. p. Moore. First district, Holton.
G. w. Martin, Second district Kansas City.
c. h. Kimball, Third district. Parsons.
F. P. Hardness, Fifth district, Clay Center.
A. II. Ellis. Sixth district
o. II. Bentley. Seventh district, Wichita.
S. B. Bradford. Topeka, and H. B. kelley,
Mcpherson, at large.