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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15
country.

The mines of the world last year pro-
duced value of S1,s76, 900, 900, of
which 500, ,OOO,O 900 was in coal. The
United States is credited with 5000, ,000,-
900, of about one-third of the total
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15

Farragut aud Porter were the only two
American naval officers TO hold the rank
and title Of Admiral. "The rank will
probably not be revived" " opines the
New York World, ''until we have another
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15

Says the Philadelphia Record: When
William Penn laid out Philadelphia he
didn't lay out that in the year 1890
Philadelphia manufacturers would furn-
ish locomotives for railway in the Holy
Land to draw trains from JafTa to Jeru-
ooln,,.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15

England is said to be moving in the
direction of an imperial zollverein to
held her colonies closer together by
means of trade relations with the mother
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15

The latest romance of gold discovery
comes from Nicaragua, where it is as
serted that the old mines of the Aztecs
have been found.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-04-15

A large quantity of arms imported
into the Congo State, Africa, by the
Dutch Rotterdam Company. have been
disposed of to Arabs in the interior, and
they are recommending their slave raids
on the native population,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06

Washington, June 5.-DircctOr General Davis had
another conference with Assistant Secretary Netleton
this morning In regard TO the payment Of the travelling
expenses Of the agents TO be sent abroad in the inter
est of the WOId's Fair 1t agreed that the Gov
ernment should defray the actual travelling expenses
OF five agents to be selected by the and
appointed by the Secretary OF the Treasury for duty
I'm connection with the admission OF foreign exhibits
CHICAGO June 5.-COntracs were let yesterday for
the construction Of the electricity building at the
Worlds Fair as follows: Carpenter and iron work
Arthur Johnson Bro. OF Omaha, Sl6f ,444; exterior
covering, Park d Eates Chicago. S55,0O0; painting
and glazing W. =. Nelson & Co.. Chicago. S6,522 ;
Iabiug ana plastcring john Griitls. Chicago. 5000;
the contract for the water mains in the ground ana
the aying of the let to MaciitcMc 4 Niohol
of Chicago. at S17355.
Paris June 5.--Therc IS considerable wirepuillhs
f,r the Office Of French Art Commissioner for the chi
caco exhibition one Of the new candidates IS NJ
Georges de Dramard painter OF considerable merit
who holds a somewhat similar place In relation -
the French exhibition at Moscow Several Of the Amer
lean artists at Paris are supporting NJ. de Draman'
Another candidate W. Roger Ballu. one Of the fine at
inspectors says that II h. is the Governments choice
the art exhibit Of France a. Chicago Will b. one e.. Tho
most remarkable ever sent abroad. Leading American
artists here, however. that. unless thlcEO gives
The hest carlnees for the safety Of the pictures and
statnav agreeing TO insure them, few artists VIII eA
hibit as many of the pictures which they sent 10
Roston New Orleans, Rio Janelro and other uansat
iantic fairs Of recent years were lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
DR.. NEWTON TALKS ABOUT HIS CASE.
NENT LAWYERS.

Reports have been current indicating that the trial
Of the Rev Dr. r. IIcber Newton was to be under
taken Immediately Dr. Newton courtcOusly received
Tribune reporter yesterday and replied to an In
ouiry concerning the patter that he had received
10 intimaton Of either the appointment Of the com
mitfee who are TO make the preliminary investigation
OF the charges OF date Of the beginning Of tho
trial II n trial is 10 ensue. DIR. Newton said:
The regular course would be- IL seems 10 me.
for the Bishop to appoint a committee of inquiry,
whose duty II would be 10 look into the charges, or
the common minors, whatever tho grounds may
be- and their sources; to put themselves into COM
munication with those bringing the charges and after
An examination. I'm a preliminary way. 20 report TO
the Bishop to the eXpedency Of ordering ;Hll.
II wiz then stin rest with the bishop 10 determine
whether trial should be undertaken ana. % course,
the recommendations Of the committee would naturally
have weight with him In determining his acuon As
have said, I have had no intlmaton Of any KIND
on the subject; sull. generally speaking, l should
think that In the natural order Of things trial,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
UAYL1ID BY HIGHU'AYMEN.
ROBERT McoUo1D ASSAULTED AND ROBBED OF
$500

ROBERT McoUoID ASSAULTED AND ROBBED OF
$500.
Robert McQuoid contracting agent for the southern
Pacific Railroad whose office is at No 343 broadway
in this city and who lives at No. 115 West EGhh-st'
Bayonue. ~ j.. while returning to his home late Oh
Thursday evening was waylaid and robbed. When
asked about the affair yesterday lie said
Il was going along in rayonne with my hands IN
nv coat pockets at leisurcly pace Suddenly
droppcd like shot falling my left SIDE out Into The
street The fall was occasOned by a blow which
had received from behind my right cheek and head
At first l was confused stunned, but when ms
senses returned found that mans hand was clutch
ing my threat Although the marks arc disappearing
You can see my throat is still red. cannot tell 10
thl, moment whether tho blow on my check was from
fist or an implement though believe the former as
the skin is not broken At the time the mans mana
was grasping my throat lie held his hand over my
eyes. Nevertheless by the light from lamp post
near, l could tell he tall. muscular man and
wore blue jumper. particularly noticed the jumper
though why can't tell
Meanwhile, another man went through my pockets
taking therefrom two 500 bills. and all the small
change had / also had some important .-,erS with
NC which they took FROM my pockets, examined ali
scattered the street. ! made 30 outcry until the
two men turned ard away across lots. Then
shouted for help and gOi my legs to follow them,
but they had much of a start. then turned ana
went t. the police station and reported the affair there
but far have heard nothing further | could not
recognize assaints were they brought before me-
Sir McQuOd f. confined 20 his bed and Is under
the care Of a phy j cian he Is a Of stout build,
twenty-siX years Old, and has wife and one chid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
SIR JOHN SINKING.
THE CANADIAN PREMIER'S DEATH SAID TO
BE FAST APPROACHING.
UNCONSCIOUS FOR HoURs-A SPECIALIST IN
HEART TROUBLES ARRIVES FROM
MONTREAL.

Ottawa, June 5-The Associated Press corre-
Earnsclife. The usual consultation is over,
and the doctors have decided not to
issue any bulletins DR.. Wright said
no bulletin would be issued, because the patients
condition was as bad as it could be. The
Premier . took serious turn for the
worse about two hours ago. and for time life
seemed to have departed. but with struggle the
dying statesman seemed TO rally, and partooz of
some nourishment in the shape of a mouthful of
champagne. DR.. Wright attributed the change
for the worse to failure of both brain and heart
and said it would be marvellous If the
Premier passed the night. Sir James
Grant likened Sir Johns condition
to the dying Pickering Of bumt-out candle
which might be out any moment i don't see, ,
said he, how he can last more than a few hours"
The following bulletin was issued at o'clock
tonight:
Sir John Macdonald became unconscious at about D. M
snd his end is fast approaching. r. w. POWELL, NJ. D.
The bulletin at p M, signed by Drs. Powell
Wright, Grant and Ross. as follows:
At consultation to-day we find Sir John altogether
In somewhat alarming state. His strength which has
gradually failed him during the last week. shows marked
OF consciousness Respiration 49, pulse 120. feeble
and irregular than heretofore. opinion his hours
OF life steadily waning.
this afternoon. He is specialist in heart troIblc,
and has been summoned to Ottawa at the request
of the patients family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
FATAL YORK OF LIGHTNING.
MEN AND CATTLE KILLED IN THE wEsT-A
NATE WASHED OVERHEARD.

NATE WASHED OVERHEARD.
PEORIA ILL.,, Jane 5.-The severe electrical storms
during the last two days have done much damage.
Last evening the waterwOrks pumping station was
struck by lightning and two men at work on IL were
seriously Injured one totally blinded. In Taze-
we'll County, Just the river. many cattle were
killed. and five horses were killed Morton. Three
horses standing barbwire fence at Deavnn,
also killed. The wind, which almost amounted
to tornado did great deal OF damage to fruit trees
and growing crops the highlands west OF this city
A dispatch from Msrtinsve, Ind, says two people
were killed by the tornado In Johnson County.
Chicago, June 5.-In the furious storm OF Wednes-
day morning, Alexander simpson, mate of the schooner
schooner left Mcnomlnee on the previous afternoon
bound for Chicago, with cargo OF lumber. Before the
heavy wind and rain storm, the schooner passed
Kenonah at O'Clock Wednesday morning. A
fog made II impossible TO any distance ahead
The mate had charge Of the watch and was standing
on the forward end Of the ship alone when the
accident occurred. No him go overheard and
the first intlmatlon Of it a piercing scream that
from the side Of the vessel which he had
fallen. There hand rails. the lumber being
piled ten feet above the edge Of the ship. sudden
urch and dip into the trough OF the sea and the mate
pitched headong into the water.
Kansas City, Mo-, June 5.-Dispatches 10 "The
Tines from various points IN Western Missouri
port that tornado last night did considerable damage.
In the vicinity Of CarroltOn. No. four hOuses
partially destroyed and six barns demolished. No
lives were lost. Thirty stalls at the fair grounds
blown down. Whole fields OF wheat were laid
low and much damage done to orchards. At
Huntsville, the Roberts block unrOOfed and the
front OF drugstore was blown in. No one hurt.
Near Macon, No., wheat was damaged to the extent
OF $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06

London. June 5.-The bill providing for the issue OF
On order in Council prohibiting the taking Of seals in
Eebring Sea by British subjects though Government
measure met with the opposition Of Alexander staVe
,o,. nm nernber of tho House Of Commons for the
Kinrswnford division Of Stafordshirc who has repre-
eontcd conservative constituencies in the House for
many years His opposition was particularly directed
against the clause in the bill agreeing that the l'ed
states shall catch 1900 seals lor tic D-ent oi 'o
- d,,rpo the close season. lie made violent
ooocb AGAINST this section Of the measure, and moved
as an amendment that the words If Canada consents
bo added thereto liz the course of his speech Mr. Hill
said that he had received communication from Can
ada in relation TO this question
NJ Smith the Government leader in the House,
o,od against the amendment, basing his opposition
10 II on the fact that the Government had ALREADY OBJ
tned Tho assent of Canada TO the bill. In view Of
this statement by Mr.. smith, Mr.. Hill withdrew his
amondnent and the bill subsequently passed.
Th In passed the first reading in the House Of
Lords today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
DUNCAN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
HIS ALLEGED CONFESSION THAT HE STRUCK
HIS WIFE WITH A STONE

London, June 5.-Richard Coolidge Duncan, OF Wash
ington, d. c., who is charged with attempting to
murder his wife May IL near Bettws-y Coed,
North Wales, and who remanded last saturday,
to-day taken into CONT at Carnarvon for eXamna-
ton. quarryman named Evan Evans. who Is the
principal witness against Duncan testified that he
the prisoner STOPPING over the PROSTATE form Of
Mrs. Duncan and holding a huge stone In his hand.
Mrs. Duncan lying in crevice between two
rocks, and her head, which was terribly battered,
rested in the angle. Duncan, soon after Evans
saw him, touched his wifes face with handkerchief
Mrs. Duncan appeared to be dead. As soon Dun
Evans he shouted, In broken Welsh: My
wife is Ill. Fetch doctor. Ny wife has fallen down
the rocks" Evans assisted Duncan to raise Mrs.
Duncan. Duncan then pointed to the stonc covered
with hair and blood, ard said something about edge
of the rock' and wife falling over" and again asked
the witness to fetch doctor. Evans thereupon as
sisted Duncan to carry the injured to Evans's
home, which was near by, and messages after
ward sent to Delwyddelan for Dr. Jones. The latter
found that Mrs. Duncan suffering from number Of
terrible wounds the head which had caused a CON-
pound fracture, with depression Of the bone.
Dr. Jones testified that he performed an operation
with the object OF lifting the bones from Mrs Duncan's
brain, and that he afterward accompanied Duncan TO
the OF the alleged attempt 10 murder. COntlnu
ing DR.. Jones said that when he arrived at the spot
where Evans found Duncan leaning over the latter's
wife, he told Duncan that In his opinion Mrs Duncan
could not have fallen where Duncan said she did,
the blood marks were several yards away. Duncan
became excited and, calling the witness aside said
al did it myself with the stone You have
God forgive me. l did not know what I doing
Three months ago l was worth $4,000, and now
have lost all. I saw nothing before but poverty
foe myself and wife. Indeed, went TO Lmndudno
and hired a boat with the intention Of taking both
our lives by drowning, but failed TO do so.'
The prisoner Is haggard and broken down. Though
he has not been long time In Wales he has managed
to acquire fair knowledge of Welsh. In fact his
visit to Bettwsy Coed is said to have been for the
professional nnguist duncan shortly after his ar
nva put up at the Benar View Hotel Dalwyddelan.
a fishing resort of North Wales and began 10 study
Welsh with r. III. Roberts, the village schoolmaser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
CONTROLLER LACET'S SETTLEMENT.
HE IS WILLING TO TELL ALL He KNOWS ABOUT
THE KEYSTONE BANK.

THE KEYSTONE BANK.
Washington June 5-Mr Lacey, Controller CT the
Currency, said this afternoon that all he knew of
the action Of the City Councils of Philadelphia in
regard 10 the keystone National Bank is what he had
seen in the newspapers lie had been asked
TO appear before the committee, he could not
exactly perceive the necessity of asking the President
10 direct him to do SO. While the action of the
Councils, far he concerned struck him as
somewhat singular he did not care TO discuss it at
this time. lie added however, that while there
might lie some question as to the right power
OF TIE committee TO compel him to testify there was
nothing that he knew Of the affairs of the keystone
Bank that he not willing TO tell the committee
any else.
Although ii is impossible to obtain official state
ment 10 that effect ii is understood here that the
euthorities are sOIfewhat dissatisfied with Dank
Examiner Drew's management of this case, and ara
disposed to make a change IN the O.hce.
Philadelphia, June 5.-The Mayor to-day made an an
houncement offering $4,000 reward for the arrest and
Conviction Of Gideon W. Marsh for alleged violation of
law while acting as president OF the Keystone
National Iank Of Philadelphia
suit was enter this afternoon by Edward W.
hagil assignee q John Bardsley. against Granville
b. Hanes, TO recover $4,000. the amount of five
PornssOry notes made by Mr.. Hancs TO the order Of
y Is said, was given by Bardsley President Marsh,
oi the Keystone National Bank, at the request Of
or. Halnes to help the bank out when there was
run upon 1t in January last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
ENGLIsHMEy BUYING srOCKYARDs.

Sioux City, Iowa, June 5.-One of the owners of the
two stOclyards here stated yesterday that effort
being made by English syndicate to secure
control of the sockyards and packing interests along
the Missouri River. He claimed to have positive in
formation that the Omaha yards had been sold TO the
syndicate for $60OO0Oo 1lIe deal negotiated by
Representative McShane his trip to England. The
Kansas City yards being negotiated for. and there
are indications that the Sioux City yards and packing
houses will be in the deal II 1t is carried out
Chicago. juno 5.-MiChaei Cudahy one OF the
largest stockholders in the Omaha StOckyards now in
this city, has no knowledge Of the rumored negotia-
tlons for the sale of the property to an English
syndicate, reported in Sioux City dispatch
"Nothng of the kind could take place without my
knowledge" said Mr. Cudshy, this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
Az EPIDEMIC or FORGEPY.

Kingston " Y, June ) (spcciall.-lin epidemic Of
forgery seems TO have broken out in this county Of
latQ. new arrest in the town OF Rochester this
morning adds another to the hong nst. This time
II Is Abner Iombect, wellknown farmer, who IL
charged with signing the name OF Jacob ID. schoon-
maker to q note for $500. lie lately failed In busi
ness for large amount. This morning. William A.
Davis before Justice Edwards here charged with
the same offence District Attorney YardeIlyn pressed
this trial the ground of che alarming prevalence
Of the crime. and the court will try IL next week.
Several young mcn Of this city and vicinity resored
TO this method of raising money last winter but they
fed and escaped punishment without any special elort
being made to bring them to justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
Az OPIUM SMUGGLER FIXED.

Boston, June 5.In the United States Circuit Court
this afternoon Wilbur Wood, of Lubcc, Me- was fined
S2,500 and costs for smuggling opium into the United
states. Wood arrested several months ago In this
city on charge OF being In conspiracy with the
Pell-st. firm of Chinese merchants In New-York who
supposed to be car:y Inc extensive smuggling
operations IN opium. After Woods arrest he was
taAen 90 NCw-Ncrl and testified for the Government
in the case brought against Lee Yu Pin and others.
As Wood had given evidence for the Government Dis
trict-Auorney Allen was not desirous that q severe
sentence should be imposed, and comparatively nShA
one given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
THE CATS BITE WILL PROVE FATAL.

Asbury Park, y. j., June (SpecaD.-The physicians
who are attending Richard 5. larune, who has been
al the point of death for three days from hydfopho5a
caused by cats bite, consider the case almost hope
less and this evening they said that he might die
before daybreak. This morning Mr. Bartne made
frantic effort 10 throw himself cut OF the window the
two lifc-savlng guards WHO were watching him then
had al they could do tc prevent him from reaching
I tho window
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
PROBABLE MISTRIAL IN The HUGHES CASE.

Rochester, Juno (SpeciaD.-The jury in the OF
James Hughes, the Master Workman Of the National
Garment Cutters and Trimmers' Assembly, retired at
II O'Clock this morning after listening to O charge
occupying In hour in its delivery. The jurors were
instructed that il Hughes went to the Adlers and
them to understand in any way that unless money
was paid him their business would he materially d
mnished and the merchants paid this money through
fear of this threat then the defendant guilty Of
eXtOrtion. The jury in at O'Clock and de-
mandcd the reading Of large portion Of the testi-
mony which took until O'Clock. There is but little
expectation of an agreement. The jury Is said to
stand seven for conviction and five for acquittal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
REFORNEPS Buy A NEWSPAPER.

Boston, July 5.-The rimors about the sale Of "The
Boston Daily Evening Traveller to the Committee of
One Hundred are practically confirmed by the filing
at the state House Of certificate of organzatxn OF
"The Traveller" Publishing Company Of Boston, the
new company The capital stock is given as $4,000,
with james b. Dunn president and John F. Wood
treasurer of the organization. The Committee OF One
Hundred IS local body devoted 10 the reform OF
municipal politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
DrFEAUDIyG APPLICANTS FOR PENSIONS.

LockpWt, y. u, June Specialj-J. VI. Bard
vel, Deputy United States Marshal from ROCHESTER.
IN company with Special Agent Snyder, Of the Pen.
sloh Department, to-day arrested Samuel }. Levy,
an cuiist from Rochester who has teen staying Al
.ae Grand Hotel in this city for some days. Levy
= charged with representing himself Assistant
commissioner Of Pensions aud defraudng applicants
.Ii III pensions IL is said that he made tour Of
tns @ stae, passing under the name Of Il. H. Mckenzie
lie is now in jail IN Rochester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
FOB,fTyG 4 NEJy OIL TRUST.

Bradford, Penn, June 5.-Thc Producers Protective
Association late last night ended its labors 1t Wit
make It's beadquarter5 at Warren for the oil Trust
IL IS forming The capital stock VIII be 100000.
It will apply for a charter to the courts. A board
Of managers viii look after the details for the present.
J. W. Lee is president Of the Beard. and A. b. Wood,
OF Warren, Penn, secretary end treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
TILE COTTON CONFERENCE.

Liverpool, June 5.-The Gotten Conference was again
in session hero to-day. During the meeting it was
resolved that freight ought to be paid gross weight
delivered in Liverpool and the gross intake weight
with / per cent off at other places A proposal 10
establish a cotton bureau generally approved, and
a committee was appointed t. arrange the necessary
details.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
THE SUSPENSION OF TIE COERCION ACT.

rondon June 5-In the House OF Commons to-day
w palfour Chief Secretary for Ireland, replying 10
oucs,ion addressed t. the Government by Mr.. Nolan
sd that though he considered that the time had come
hon certain portions Of the Coercion act might be sus
nended especially the clauses dealing with summary
Jurisdiction he meant that the acton Oh the GOV
!aH. shonid be retrospective, 80 far as remitting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
MRS. YOUNG DISCHARGED.

Philadelphia. June 5.-A dispatch to "The Ledger
from West Chester. Penn, says: The habcas corpus
case of Mrs Blanche Young, charged with admins
terlnr poison % her husband. J. Norris Young which
caused his death, heard before Judge Hemphill
This afternoon. At the conclusion CT the argument
he discharged Mrs Young, the ground that the
evidence was not sufficient TO hold her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
A prMoR ABOUT RUSSIAN HEBREWS DENIED.

A p1rMOR ABOUT RUSSIAN HEBREWS DENIED.
London June 5.-william Henry smith. First LORD
~ tbc Treasury and Government leader in tho House
OF Commons, said in the House oday that the briush
CansuI at Rira. acting under Instructions from ;he
,,o cnvernment had made inquiries as 70 tho truth
~ tbe statement publisher in Che Moscow viedemos'
,hat the Jewish Emigration Society had chartered four
paIuc steamers with the object Of conveying large
nnnober OF Russian Hebrews to England. The Consul.
M added declared that there was no foundation
for the statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-06
STUDYING TIE LABOR QUESTION IN EUROPE.

Paris. June 5.-ProfcssOr Gould. Of Johns Hopkins
University BaltimOr who has been In Europe for the
last two years in the interest OF the United states
Labor Bureau, has nearly completed his voluminous
report He has been consulted several times by high
French officials concerning American labor interests,
and NJ Leon say has afforded him many facilities in the
promOtiOn OF his work.