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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-03
straitliG Now a Murderer.

CARLISLE, Pa, Sep. 3.-Wm. Croman,
who was stabbed by Edward StraitlifF
about a week ago, has died of his injur-
les. StraitlifY will be tried for murder
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-03
Mrs. Harrison Returns to Cape May.

CAPE MAY POINT, Sep. 3-AIrs. Har-
rison and members of her party arrived
here at midnight on the special car Idle
wild from New York.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-03

WASHINGTON, Sep. 5.-P. g. Badgley
and W. Ellis have been appointed fourth
class postmasters, the former at Somer-
set and the latter at South Albion, N. Y.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-09-03
Poor Tired Soul.

II weally must have boy" said
Chappie. 81 need him to wing for my
valet when awake in the mawning."
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
EUROPE And THE FAIR
Encouraging Report OF Special
Agent Grosvenor.
AZ IMMENSE EXHIBIT PROMISED
Charles a. erosvsnsr says 10 wiz be the
fissst and Beat liver seen Asy-
sksrs-Ths Dsstsibs Of . vsa-
emeas Paris Sheet

NEw York. Sept. 25.--Gsneral
Charles IL. Gfosyenor. special agent IT
the United States Treasury Depart
ment To visit Europe in the interest OF
the Worlds Columbian Exposition, ar
rived from Liverpool last evening.
Professor Ellis. OF Ono. aud John w.
Butler. OF Philadelphia, the other two
agents who accompanied the general
abroad, came hack week or 20 ago.
General Grosvenor said that he visited
France. England, Ireland. Holland.
Switzerland and Belgium. and the re-
suit was highly satisfactory. He
added:
"The foreign exhibit at the worlds
fair will surpass anything ever seen at
previous exhibitions. | found little
opposition at first in few places on
account OF erroneous ideas about the
wage ezrners' tariff. They ali talked
shout Mckinley, and they knew Just
as much about the tariff that lac helped
to put through Congress as the people
did here before the election last
fall. They sadly needed enlight-
ment. At frankfort-on-the-Ma
! made n speech and informed the
Germans that the expectations from
that country TO this were larger for the
year ending June 80 last than ever be-
fore. and especially were the exporta-
tons large during the last SIX months of
the year. As time passes the Europe
ans are beginning to understand our
tariff better Switzerland which man.
ufactures embroidery, found the most
difficult country to convince. In Ire
land we we're warmly received and the
people desire to make a speciai exhibit
of their products separate from Great
Britain. There isa paper in Paris that
for come reason is doing all il can
against the worlds fail. Among the
untrue statements it made WAS one TO
the effect that tAe railroads from New
York TO Chicago had combined and in
tended to charge exorbitant rates. II
would require very exorbitant rates TO
equal those on European lines"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
FOUGHT OYER POLITICS
Two Prisoners In the County jail
Come to blows
OVER Az ANIMATED DISCUSSION
Eugene kyarson. the Alleged csssptrs-
fer. Attacks = Fellow rriseass Whs
ehampieasd ths cause ct Pro-
hibitiou and Doss ntm Cp.

Last evening ~ the county jail Eu-
gene Ryason. the conspirstor. and
Albert Elshot. the Byron township RAP
ist. opened an argument, the first
claiming that the political principles
adhered 70 by the Farmers Alliance
would prove most advantageous 10 the
people If followed, and the latter stand
ing up 40 the champion OF the Prohibi-
ton platform.
''If the producers OF this country
would pin their faith TO Sockless So
crates. believe implicitly in the doc
trines advocated by him. stand soiidly
for the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver. the issuance of full legal tender
greenbacks based on the credit OF the
government. the abolition of industrial
slavery, abolish usury, elect the Presi-
dent and Senators by direct vote Of
the people, insist on the establishment
of u graduated income tax. natlonallzc
railroads, telegraph and telephones,
adopt pure and simple the Australian
ballot system, make legal eight hours
as a days work, all turn out, cast their
ballots like men, instead of stampeding
and flocking to the ranks
of the Republican and DEM
ocratic parties, they would be
saved from the inevitable degradation
that awaits them if they continue to
vote in the interests of the monopoist,
who will sap the life blood out of their
prosperity aud happiness by reducing
their wages to such minimum that
existence is impossible"
Thus spoke Ryason. He closed to
draw breath when Elshof, who had at
tempted two or three times to get IN
word, chipped in.
81 disagree with you. The reforms
that you have. mentioned are simply
pignies compared with that question,
which, by right of its being the addition
al rung in the ladder of progress to the
prosperity of the world, should be the
all-absorbing topic for the discussion
and consideration Of the masses. / re-
fer, sir, to prohibition. Think; Think
of the thousands who are bound in the
fetters OF slavery, million times worse
than industrial slavery. Look at the
impoverished homes, the ruined men,
and dlssolute women. If men would
spend the money for clothes and food
that they do for whlskey, there would
be no occasion for any other reform.
say -"
"Do you mean to say that am
drunkard?" shouted Ryason, unable TO
longer restrain himself.
"I'll say what l want to-"
"You will not"
81 will"
Biff. bltf, bang. bang. were the pain
full sounds that vibrated upon the aif
as Ryason's fists, one after the other,
landed squarely in Elshof's face.
"Help, murder! help! help." was the
cry that aroused Turnkey Stuart in the
Office below.
Stuart assembled as quickly as he
could, discovered the cause of the
trouble and locked both up in separate
cells. The Prohibitionist is happy be-
cause now ne will have an opportunity
to live on bread and water for few
days, but the Farmers Alliance man
does not admire the diet
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
DOlEFUL COMEDIANS
Their Salaries in Arrears and "a Wolf
Wedding" Has . had Outlook.

wedding" Has . Had Outlook.
NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-It looks as if
the farce comedy of "a VOLTS We'd
ding now ut the Lee-ave. Academy, in
Williamsburg, might lead to divorce
SD far as the managers and the play ers
engaged IN it are concerned. In fact,
if the arrrarages of salary are not paid
up mary OF the actors will have great
difficulty IN keeping the wolf from the
door. Tins is the fourth week the
company has been running and so far
but one full weeks salary, IT is SAID, has
been paid. This took place IN Pnila-
delphia. For a week before reaching
the Quaker City the combination had
been playing at one night stands In
Della ware, Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey. A two weeks stay WAS made in
Philadelphia, the time being equally
divided fetween the Walnut-st. Theater
and the PARK. When it came to
getting out of town most OF the players
were 80 short that they could not pay
Their board. This emergency was met
by calling the Impechnlous ones to-
gether at the hotel OF the manager and
advancing tAem just about enough
money to square with their landlords
aud landladles. There was some tall
kicking Tue day, which was salary day,
which was not confined To the ballet,
when promises were again served out.
Miss Flora Moore protested most vigor-
ously aud Nine. sylvia declared that
she would not 90 on and dance unless
the $50 due ber was paid. She was
pac.fied. however, at last. There 10 con-
siderable soreness however, in eonse-
quence OF the belief that the higher
salaried people have Jared much better
than those VINO play for humber rates.
For instance. John w. Ransone, the
author of the piece, who also plays
the leading part. is reported 10 have re-
ceived bic salary with reasonable regr-
lsrisy. The hackers Of the show are
Frank W Reynolds and L. A. Jurgens,
OF the Eden Ausse. but neither of them
were At the opera house Tuesday even
ing. SsversI members of the company
threaten 10 make things lively II some
thing is not done for their relief forth
WITH
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
LEFT WIFE FOR SERVANT.
Eiepment OF . PhysiciAn with . Plain
but Weli-Educated Domestic.

but Weli-Educated Domestic.
NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Dr. Francis A.
Schlitz. a wealthy practitioner in Brook
lyn, is missing. He is believed to have
eloped with 23-year-old Rosie Gobel, a
former serbant IN his family, who has
also disappeared. The doctor is about
- years of age, of fine physique, and
had u practice which brought him an
annual income of $l5 900 year. Rosie
Gobel was employed as q domestic by
the family about three years ago. She
IS unattractive IN appearance. but un-
usually intelligent, an0 had not been
IN the family long when the doctor be-
came infatuated with her. Soon the
doctor and the girl showed fonduess
for each others Company. The do,t tor 8
wife noticed their behavior and remon-
s.rated with her husband. but he cooIly
told her that he was infatuated with the
servant and nothing would separate
him from her. Shortly after the con-
versation Rosie refused to do only part
OF the housework, telling Mrs. Schlitz
she would have to do the rest. When
the wife recovered from her astonish-
ment she ordered the girl to leave the
house. Tins was about a year ago.
Since the girl left the doctor has fre
quently sbsented himself from home,
and has often berated his wife for drlv-
ing the girl from the house. Two weeks
ago he left the house. His wife found
Il note from him stating that he had
left her forever. The girl, Rosie, is
also missing, and 1t is believed that
they have gone away together. Mrs.
Schlitz will Immediately begin proceed
ings for divorce.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

wAsHSsroS, Sept. Is. - President
Polk, of the Farmers Alliance. says
that the newspapers which devote 80
much space 10 attacking him magnify
his Importance Stories bare of the
truth are. he saws. printed about him,
and then without taking the trouble TO
verify them, editors IN his own section
OF the country have scorned him on
tue unsupported superstition that the
stories are true. s'Tne feeling seems to
be that II they can only get rid of me
the Farmers Alliance will collapse"
President Polk remarked today. "And
with such al opinion firmly impressed
upon them nothing appears too bad TO
write about me. The truth is that nay
holding my present position makes no
difference 10 the continuance of the
Alliance. To be sure, am the presI-
dent. But there are many others who
could discharge the duties as well as |.
Ii those who abuse me really want an
illustration of how my retirement would
affect the Alliance. let them plunge
their finger into = mill pond and with
draw it aud try to find the hole"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
FURNITURE AT THE FAIR.
A Committee of Manufacturers APP
pointed To Make an Exhibit

pointed to Make an Exhibit
One feature of the Worlds Fair will
be interesting to the people of Michigan,
especially Grand Rapids. 1t will be the
largest exhibition of furniture ever
brought together in the world. Four
teen of the greatest manufacturers ex-
tant will CLUB together for the purpose
of excelling the universe. President
Weston, Of the Michigan State Comniis-
sion, has appointed the following conf
mittee on fernture:
George W. Gay. chairman, Berkey &
Gay Furniture Co.; Charles X. Sigh,
Sigh Furniture Co.; Charles w. Black,
Oriel Cabinet Co.; John Widdicomb,
Widdicomb Furniture Co.; James G.
Mcbride, Nelson, Matter 4 Co.; Wm.
A. Berkey, VIM. A. Berkey Furniture
Co.; s. W. Peregrine, Grand Rapids
School Furniture Co.; Z. III. Leonard.
Grand Rapids Refrigerator Co.; &. b.
Judd. Bisseil Carpet Sweeper Co.;
Frank Smith, Phoenix Furniture Co.;
William Henry Wright, Detroit, Mich;
Frank Possellus, Detroit, Mich. Possel-
ius Bros. Furniture Co.; Gen. |. G.
Smith. Newaygo, Mich. Converse Mfg
Co.; ID. NJ. Estey, Owosso, Mich; Estey
Mfg Co.: II. c. Silisbee, Saginaw, Mich.
Feige 4 Sllisbee Furniture Mfg Co.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
vexATioNS OF LlFE.SAvlNc.
lie Spoiled His Clothes, Was Not Thaake'
aud Asked TO Save q Hat

au0 AekcU to save u
New YORK, Sept. 25.-John ii. Reilly.
the janitor OF 10 TO So Cedar-st.. took
his wife and five children to the park
last Sunday and was sitting under the
trees, near the bridge over the narrows
in the lower lake, when he heard a cry
for help and saw n lot of people run.
ming to the waters edge. Two men
were taking off their shoes when Reilly
saw the face of girl IN the water and
jumped in after her.
.1'here was big crowd about" be
said. "and as we came out of the water
about ten yards lower down l had to
push my way hack 10 find the coat and
hat had thrown of. When | returned
the girl was gone and / did not learn
her name. There wasn't anything DIFF
iicult in the rescue, because I'm good
swimmer. but i should have liked to
hear her say thank you. She was about
fifteen years old and pretty, and her
dress was of some blue striped stuff. I'd
like to know her name, but | wanted
To get home to change my wet clothes
and / hurried away. After changed |
treated myself 90 q stiff whisky punch,
AMI | enjoyed u 80 much that called
things square. The only thanks ] got
for spelling a new pair OF shoes aud my
best clothes was from an old woman
who SAID: That was brave of yer, lad !:
yer SWIM grand. Won't yer 20 IN again
and .sve the hat7' big black hat,
with circIet of roses, We floating a
few feet away and | let II float
A hoy employed on one OF the swan
boats rescued the hat, but did not
think 20 ask the name of the old woman
who claimed H.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
PURSUED BY HIS CRIME.
Jacob Brown Confcsses to u Murder for
which Another suffers


MlNNEAroIIs, Sept. 25.-Conscience
has finally forced Jacob Brown 10 con-
fess q murder that he committed eight
years ago. Since 1883 Brown has been
fleeing from his CRIME, but it has pur-
sued him the length and breadth of the
continent. Al last. IN Minneapolis, be
has confessed to iperlntendent of Po-
lice Henderson. There is one man
whose heart will give great bound of
Joy when he hears of the confession.
lie 10 Convict Gray, a "iifer" IN the
penitentIary at Chester, III. Gray has
been thought the murderer instead of
Brown. lie was convicted at Salem.
H. Browns confession Will set him
free. Browns story vas SO strange a
tale that the chief at first set hum down
ss a crank. The man was so earnest,
however. that the chef ordered
him locked up and sent a
telegram TO CentraiIs. Illinois. where
the murder was dSne. Thls morning
the answer came Hold the man.
Letter coming. VIII send Tor him.
The story OF the murder n strange
one. Brown, who vas tramping, got
into boz car to sIeep. lie stumbled
over q man IN the dark and fight en-
sued. Brown bit hs assaslsnta death
blow with . coupling pin- Not tong
after Gray, another tramp, came Along
and went 10 sleep ia The same car, not
knowing that be had dead man for a
companion. The next morning when
ne arose be found that his arm bad
IAN in pool of blood. lie tire OF the
bloody sleeve and 8ed That sleeve
csused his arrest. convection and sen.
tence. lie does not even know who
the real murderer was. Brown claims -
come from q wesi t0-do Southern
family, hut rlli not give his real name.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

NEW foRK. Sept 2s.-The Corres
NAcsonsl OF san Salvador, discredits the
rumors Of war again between Salvador
and oustemsia. sIhatGuatemaia," !" Is
says. .hncs herself m state Of mp
neaval sissch is natural now that The
question OF the presidential election Is
the foremost topie does not mean that
Gen. Bsrrlllas 10 preparing 10 come
down on Salvador, and those who think
30 are dreaming absurd dreams. Bog
ran, Bsrrillss and Ezeta are ali of the
same mind ia desiFipg peace nninief-
rupted. Things are quiet now IN Me
aragux- As for the punishment of the
iilustrious gentlemen who were asked
10 depart a few nionths since, the only
surprising thing about = - that the
government was patient ss long 81 II
WAS The liberty taken by the oppcsl-
lion press OF that republic for tile last
year or two was enough 10 make ones
bair stand on end. President Sacasa
has displayed a heroic endurance"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
HIS WHISPERS AT AUCTION.
A Wild and WoolIy Justice Brings UI
Behind the Bars

Behind the Bars
KANSAS CITY, No., Sept. 25.-John l..
Ganzhorn, the patriarchai and bewhisk-
cred and bibulous justice of the peace
who has figured so often before the
public of late is no longer dispenser Of
justice, so-called. In the criminal
court Tuesday morning he was convict
ed on the charge OF having been drunk
while attempting to attend to mis- duties
Aug. Is, fined $50, sentenced to thirty
days coniinementin the county jail aud
deposed from office. He Is now IN the
custody OF the county marshal. Some
weeks ago Justice Ganzhorn gained
much notoriety by being one Of the
principals IN common law marriage
performed in saloon by the barkeeper.
A week later he sold his whiskers.
which are long and white, at auction IN
the same saloon. lie gave bill OF sale
for them, but they were not delivered.
Judge White said: "From the evidence
it seems that on the day named the de-
fendant gave strong indications that he
was under the influence Of alcohol. He
was concerted, boastful, belligerent.
With violent and threatening gesticula-
tons he frequently asserted that he
was running things, and that no con-
stable or prosecuting attorney could
dictate to him. For very inconsIder-
able sum of money he proposed to
"kick the head Off" one of the assist
ant prosecuting attorneys. Consider
able profanity accompanied these acts
and declarations, and, finally, after
performing a dance, the defendant
closed the days pr roceedings by order
ing all persons to leave his Office"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

GRAND foRKs. y. D.. Sept 2sl--Pa-
pers found on three Ch,nsmen arrested
here by w. 5. Day, OF the Treasury de-
pariment. prove that they were snug
gled from the DOMINION. They left
Winnipeg saturelsy night. making the
entire journey by cart. Papers Of per
mission 10 leave were found secrdted ia
their clothing. Detective Day has been
in this vicinity since last July and
charges Lee Kee, a laundryman here,
with being extensively engaged IN the
contrsband business. As be expected
another load of Celestials Ia leave Win
nipeg last night every Cninamsn in
town was arrested 10 prevent possible
communication.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

OTTAWA, Ont, sept. 25.-Marine En-
gineer Redway, Of Toronto. has con-
structed a model and Fawn plans Of .
new style Of craft y 4 is expected
will revosutloDize AXE carrying
trade. IL IL sad b, -. far ahs ad Of
the patent vhslebsck vessel ss the
~haleosck 10 IN advance Of the old
model lake craft OF square hutld. Red
ways boat is fashioned after the model
ol an Indian canoe. II lssss nsthotfofn
except for fraction 81 the kesi At the
stern 70 aeconsnaed ate the rudder. The
hall is somewhat after the STYLE Of the
whalebaek. There are Bn nalssfks.
The upper works are mssgss. beng
onsy CABIN al the stern. where tue
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

NEw YORK. Sept. 25.-The sun prints
the following letter from San Jose,
September s: "The Colombians are
much ilcensed at An article IN one of
the principal newspapers of Costa Rics.
leprosy into the country. The article
makes some sweeping assertions 80 10
the existence of the disease in tlie de-
partment of Bolivar. in Columbia, and
describes an extenslve settlement OF
lepers on the Island of TERRA Bomba.
at the entrance of Cartsgena Bay as
managed 10y the lepers themselves with
leprous alcalde, . priest similarly
afflicted.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

NEw York. Sept. 25.-Rev. William
w. Page, ID. D., will withdraw from the
pastorate of the New York presbyter-
ian church, with which he has been
identified for twenty-five years, upon
October !. Next Sunday he will preach
his farewell sermon, and rumor has ~
that he will leave the presbyterian faitn
and don the robes OF an episcopal
rector. DIR. Page was seen at his home
this morning and declined TO make =
definite statement as 70 ms plans.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

wAsntssTos. Sept. .25.--Assistant Sec
reiary wharton authorizes tile state
msnt that the report that ex-senator
blair is receiving a salary "a minister 10
China is untrue. The rejected diplo-
mate received his salary from the tune
OF his appointment until June so. bat
no longer. For thirty days he was
under instructions. The next month
he started fos his post, bat got 40
further than Chicago when recalled.
His travelling expenses were paid and a
salary for that month. Then his re-
numeration ceased and until his next
appointment Is made he will have 10
live on credit.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

LAREDO. Texas, Sept. 25.-Late last
night Centrina Cara, the revolutionist,
by . narrow chance escaped lynching
just across the border. From informs-
ton at hand it is known that CARA had
In some way separated himeelf from
mis- followers. The Nexlcans ran across
and captured hin and were max ng
preparations u lynch him when ms
men came upon the scene and rescued
him. Cara and his men crossed To
Texas during the night and are this
morning being pursued by United States
trOODs.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
win BANQUET the rereirn.r..

CHICAGO. Sept. 25.-Tuesday night a
banquet will be rendered by the citizens
of Chicago toSir Henry Freeman Wood
and James Dredge, royal commissions
ers from England. Herr A. Warmth.
imperial commissioner from Germany,
and DIR. John Meyer, royal commis-
s.oner from Denmark. Invitations
have been issued to about 700 of the
leading citizens of Chicago. The ban
quet will be served at the Palmer
House, and it is expected to be the most
gorgeous affair ever gwen IN this city.
Wednesday morning the commissioners
will leave Chicago. They sail for
Europe October 7.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

New YORK, sept. 25.--Last night. as
Newark, y. j., Ernest Lehman. aged
eighteen years, poisoned and killed HE
yssfs. Lehman intended to commit
saieId@. but ms courage failed him. He
has been very dsspondeEs II late. Last
ant ~hen he called upon Annie he
wss unusually gisomY. He procured .
bottle of soda ~atsr and, unkno~n to
the giFi, mixed sosa@ psus grseB in the
glsss, oot of which ate fraBk. Lehman
thea drsnk sonse "a tire MIXTURE, but
ns,t enaogh a. kIlI sins he vas ar
rested "a Eiszsbeta ta.s morning.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

Ne Msssss . sciky and speeds Arosnd
the losia Tract.

IosfA, Mich. sept. 25.--Psrson Arney'
nothing daunted by the severe rebuKe
Of Bishop Newman. at the hethodis'
Episcopal conference, Vas diss'n'
guished visitor at the Iona ts'i
Wednesday. Several pretty hests hsd
been trotted when the large efosh
present was startled by the announce
meni of Starting Judge Bard, o. Ian.
sns, that the next event woufa pe Al
exhibition heat by Parson Afnsys W.
yesr-old Montgomery colt. 81
sure" said Mr.. Baird, ''yoa viii 81 "o
pleased - zee the man Who hAs I,
iessly maintained MS rights Ant as1s.,. !.
the whole Methodist c aafefelfce ~"
narrow bisaob - eeil Who nsfs -
pfimandsd him simply beosuse ne -
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26
S. v. white & Co.'S Failure.

New York, Sept. 25. - Charles w.
Gould, assignee for S. V. White q Co.,
hopes to have the schedule of assets
and liabilities prepared within twenty
days. Regarding the probability of Mr..
White resumlng business, Mr.. Gould
said there could be no doubt that he
would be able to resume business, but
any statements to the effect that he
would be able to do so immediately
were mere friendly conlectures.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-26

boiler and machinery are. and . sinaii
protection forward. 90 that the anchors
and cattle chains eau be approached IN
any kind of weather. Along the main
deck snidships runs a rallied on walk
WAY IN which are the matches, and on
each side OF Which, just outside OF the
railing, are eight moorposis. Whale
taeks lave bog snons prows. but The
kedway model has . ram prov