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, 1891-07-31
A BU[U Thief BAFFLED
He Tries a Bluff Game at New
ark and Gets Left.
Escapes Capture by Jumping
Through a Window.
Horrible Story Of Russian Cru
city TO Hebrews.
BoId But Unsuccessful.

NEWARK, N. j., July 3O.-A tall,
handsome man with a wealth of hair tall
ing about his shoulders and a sombrero
perched on the back of his head, and
smoking a cigar. walked quickly into the
counting room OF the New Jersey Oh
company on Liberty street between | and
> O'Clock yesterday. Drawing two rcvol.
vers he leveled them at the heads of
Charles Chichester and William Parsons,
two bookkeepers who were alone in the
office at the time.
II want you to hand ont all the money
there is in the SAFE said the intruder.
Mr.. Chichester, with rare GOODNESS, told
the stranger to help himself and spoke in
a very loud voice in the hope that he
would attract the attention of O.. w.
Young, who was talking over business
matters with n young man in his private
office on the second floor: The intruder
pushed open the little door IN the iron
railing that divided the office. and cover
ing the bookkeepers with one of the re.
~volvers. tried the door of the safe. For.
tunatelv it bad been locked about half an
noun before by a clerk, who had gone to
the bank with a deposit.
Thus bafiled, the thief turned to Mr..
Chichester and demanding his money
said: How much have you?'
Drawing out a handful of small change
from his trousers pocket. Mr.. Chichester
extended his hand and said. Here 1t Is"
Then he put the money back in his
pocket, the robber having made no move
ment to take it, probably because the
amount was too small.
The stranger then opened two or three
drawers. but before he could reach the
money drawer he heard Mr.. Young walk
ing along the floor overhead toward the
stairs. The robber darted toward the
door which he had entered. but it had
caught with n spring latch and not know
ing how to open it he turned back and
jumped through a window into Liberty
street. Mr.. Young reached the foot of
the stairs Just in time to see the man run
| along the street in the direction of Walnut
street.
An alarm was given and Messrs.
Young, Parsons and Chichester, Joined
by several men on tho street, gave chase.
On Walnut street the robber ired Mt his
pursuers, the bullet striking the ground a
few feet from Mr.. Parsons. On Newark
avenue he again turned and fired. the
ball whistling past MIR. Parsons head.
AS the fugitive crossed the Pennsylvania
road tracks at Elm street the flagman ut
the crossing seized him by the shoulder,
but he pulled himself away and ran down
on the meadows between Newark and
Elizabeth, where he disappeared.
The police were notified and six men
we're sent out with n wagon to search for
the robber. In the meanwhile the crowd
had largely increased. Near the copper
chemical works the crowd thought thew
had the man surrounded at $3.50. but
they we're mistaken. A description of
the man was sent to New York. Eliza
beth. Railway and New Brunswick.
, 1891-07-31

BALTIMORE. July 3O.-It was well
known that United States Senator Arthur
p. German is a candidate for reelection
by the next general assembly of Maryland
and that his name had been mentioned
frequently for presidential honors. At
tention has been centered upon him and
also upon the state convention Of his
party, which was held today. Although
Senator German was unable 10 be present.
the convention was unanimously for him,
as is shown by resolutions adopted and
the frequent and rapturous applause
whenever his name was mentioned. Not
only does the platform recognize his sig
nal services to the Democracy. but a spe-
cIal resolution endorsing him for re cleo
ton to the senate gives evidence of the
esteem in which he is held. One enthusi-
astic speaker said that The leader in de-
feating the force bill would be the next
president of the United States" From
first to last the convention was more OF a
ratification meeting and ovation to Sena-
tor German than n party convention.
, 1891-07-31

CHICAGO. July 30.-The Chicago &
Grand Trunk and the Grand Trunk rail.
wav OF Canada today lifted the boycott
against the Chicago & Alton road. This
is believed by some to be the beginning of
the end The success of the Alton in Sc
curing the Grand Army business for itself
and the Wabash road brought about this
result. 1t is said that In many parts of
the West ticket agents have banded
themselves into a sort of secret society for
the purpose of fighting the enemies and
favoring the friends Of the Alton. The
prediction is made that not a few of the
Eastern lines will promptly accept the OPP
p~ortunity afforded by the Grand Trunk to
abrogate their agreement.
, 1891-07-31
The Ruggedest Path in Lie

lfIt be but irradiated by good health, is
shorn of half of its distasteful features.
Hosts OF distinguished men and women
have uttered regrets for a past when
young, full of vigor and hope, though
battling with obstacles that seemed well
nigh insurmountable, their pulses beat,
their veins tingled with the glow OF
joyous health. Chronic invalids, would
you once more feel that glow, would you
-as of yore-sleep. eat, digest perfectly
Then use. with persistence, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, foremost among t%onics,
most reliable of vitilizing medicines.
Nervousness. dyspepsia, hypochondria,
a loss of appetite and sleep. this grand
reparative of debilitated physique and
impaired constitutional vigor speedily
prevails against. Rheumatic and neuralgic
ailments, malarial disorders. kidney
troubles and the growing infirmities of age
are successfully combatted by this benign
specific.
, 1891-07-31

ST. PAUL, July 3O.-A Pierre, S. D.,
special to the Pioneer Press says: Con-
siderable comment has been aroused by
the decision of the United States court in
regard to the status of children born of an
Indian woman and a white or citizen hus-
band. The case was that OF the United
States vs.. Ward. on the charge of selling
liquor to a halfbreed. The evidence was
that the halibreed in question had a negro
father. who was a citizen, and an Indian
mother. The decision of the cour is
that the children follow the status of their
father, and hence are citizens of the
United States and amenable only to Its
laws. If the decision holds good 1t will
affect the ownership of the greatest part
Of tho lands taken mp in the vicinity OF
Fort Pierre and Stanley. across the river
from Pierre, as 1t is nearly all held by
squawmen's children or their wives.
, 1891-07-31

PHILADELPHIA, July 3O.-Edward
Pepper, ST., filed his answer today to the
allegations made against him by his son,
Edward Pepper. Jr., M. D.. in a bill of
equity. In his bill. DIR. Pepper, Jr.,
alleged that he was obliged to give up the
practice of medicine IN Paris prior to
January. 1884, and remove to AlgierS
because of ill-health. He released to his
father all interest III his inheritance from
his mother, and claims his father agreed
to pay him 1900 francs a year. The
annuity was paid for awhile, but for five
years past no payment has been made.
The answer filed today denies that Pepper.
.Jr., was forced to leave Paris because of
ill-health, but says his departure was
owing to his misconduct with women. He
agreed to pay his son ] 900 francs a month
in order to avoid scandal, the payments to
continue during good behavior, on
condition that the money should be used
for the support OF his wife and family.
He learned, however, that his son had
abandoned his wife and family and gone
off with a woman with whom he was
living. and consequently ceased paying
the allowance. The agreement was made
solely for the support of Young Peppers
family and not to support his son in a life
differentiation.
, 1891-07-31
Good word ALONG VIM TEL.

WAsuINGToN, July 3O.-The first COM
petitive examination for promotions in
the postofice department took place today.
The postmaster general was present at the
examinations and made 2 brief address to
the clerks, in which he spoke nconrag
ingly of the prospects opened up to the
employees of the department by the new
departure. lie gave them the assurance
that hereafter advancement IN the depart
ment will depend solely upon the results
of these examinations and their office rec
ords. Hitherto. he said, q person that
obtained a place IN the department landed
at the foot of the staircase and stayed
there until strong backing or power
full influence pushed them upwards, and
assured them that such a custom should
no lonper preyail.
, 1891-07-31
Ouny,s Epsignatiop.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30 Senator
Quay arrived here this evening. In an
interview he spoke freely of his rrsigna
ton from the Republican national COM
mittee. Il was merely DESTROYS OF re-
linauishing the chairmanship," said he,
and in order to do that it was necessary that
| should Withdraw entirely from the com
mittee. | had previously made several
attempts to rcsirn. first made up my
mind to withdraw on the Saturday night
following the presidential election OF 1888.
| was persuaded not to carry ont my pur-
pose then In March, 1890, while in
Florida. wrote Mr.. Clarkson.
asking him to call the committee
together 10 consider nv resignation.
Shortly after this the attack began on me
and, Of course. | could not resign under
fire. Recently | concluded the time bad
arrived when | could properly sever my
connection with the committee, and
did sn -
, 1891-07-31

Talk about n ninety dollar gown as a
wonder oil graduation day in the city!
What will you think when you are told
that a lady up in Oxford county protects
her house plants while out of doors from
frosts with a $500 coat? Early in the
month, during the frosty nights, a
woman residing in a beautiful village in
Oxford county took her husbands old
coats to cover up her plants. Several
days later he inquired for his coat, and
when told the purpose for which it had
been used and that probably it was left
in the flower garden. said he guessed it
had better be brought in, as there was n
$500 roll of bills in the inside pocket,
which he had carried there for some
time.-Lewiston journal.
, 1891-07-31
s1ock. nnd Cnrue MnrLer..

New YORK, July 3n-The stock mar
kct to-day wa5 more active, but weak.
Foreigners were liberal sellers of Union
PACIFIC, making that stock the feature OF
the day. Aftar a weak opening, Chicago
Gas and Union Pacific led the downward
movement, and were joined later by the
st. Paul and Burlington. The close was
very active. but weak, at or near the low
est prices of the day. The final changes
are all losses. Union Pacific declined .
per cent, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
4 St, Louis Il, sugar IL, Lake Shore IL,
Chicago Gas IL and Rock Island and
Burlington each | per cent.
Governments-Steady.
Petroleum closed at GO.
Money on call easy; closed offered at ..
Bar Silver. 81 .0OI.
Copper-Steady. Lake, July, SI2. 30.
Lead-Nominal.
Tin-Easier. Straits, 5000.
Following are closing prices OF stocks:
u. S. As, registered, II: coupon, II;
44s registered, lOOs: coupon, 1908; Pacific
g., 10; Atchison, 3ls; Canada Pacific. sol;
Canada Southern, Az; Central Pa
citic. 80; Burlington, 79s. Delaware,
l~ackawanna X Western. 81: Denver n
RIO Grande. preferred. 400: Erie. III;
Kansas Il Texas. l2l; Lake Shore, 60;
Louisville & Nashville. 679; Michigan
Central. 81; Missouri Pacific. GAL; Nor
thorn Pacific, s20I; preferred. 59s 4;
Northwestern, 1921; preferred, 1872;
New York Central. S94; Oregon
Improvement. %; Oregon Naviga-
ton. 60; North American. II;
Pacific Mail, 3l4; Reading, 27I; Rio
Grande Western, Sc; preferred. 65;
iirsts. 744: Terminal, ..lOs; Rock Island,
10; Milwaukee h st. Paul, 81;
st Paul Il Omaha, 81; Texas Pacific,
liz. Union Pacific, 80; Oregon Short
Line, %; u. S. Express, 81; Fargo Ex-
press, 80: Western Union. 7S3; American
cotton oil. III.
CHICAGO. July 30-Cattle-Receipts
10000. Market slow and weak. Top
prices, $5.65. (96.1 10. No extra natives
on sale; good to choice, 81. 40(05. so;
others, So. 50G94. so: Texans, 81. 35@
$40; stockers 50. I093.50
Sbeep-Receipts 5000. Market steady
and weaker. Native ewes, So. 50(64. so;
mixed aud wetheIs, 81 6OCG5 25, Texans,
$4,000. 40; Westerns, 81. 40(G4. so.
, 1891-07-31

Calvin Meek, a colored man, who was
stealing a ride in the first co"ch of the
passenger train, was found over the
engine of that train. When the freight
engine moved its way under the coach
Meek was thrown up and came down
upon the steam drum, to which he was
pinned by n mass of wreckage, which
was removed after the greatest difficulty.
While his injuries were being dressed
Meek implored those around him to do
something for the intense cold hat he
felt from his burns, and he begged them
not to let him freeze. He asked for a
blanket, and kept calling out that he was
freezing to death.-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
, 1891-07-31

The facilities of the present day for he
production of everything that will CON
ducc 10 the material welfare and comfort
If mankind are almost unlimited and
alen Syrup of Figs was first produced
lie world was enriched with the o ily
perfect laxative known, as it is the only
remedy which is truly pleasing and re
freshing to the taste and prompt and
eTectual to cleanse the system gently in
the Spring time or, in fact, at any time
and the better it is known the more pop
ular il becomes.
, 1891-07-31

Henry Outright, of this township, has
the best paying turkey hen in this
county. Early in the spring she began
laying, and after she had laid the usual
number of eggs went to sitting. She
was broken from sitting and soon laid
another sitting, and this time was per
mitted to sit and Matched out n brood of
young turkeys. During the entire time
she was sitting she laid an egg regularly
every other day, and since she has been
out with her young she has still laid
every other day. This information was
given us by Mr.. Outright, and he is a
truthful man.-Paris (Mo.) Appeal.
, 1891-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The secre
tarv of the treasury has written +. G.
Ne~idringhaus Of st. Louis in reply to a
query regarding the importation OF skilled
workmen for his tin plate mills, saying
that no regulations have been issued by
the department prescribing forms relating
10 that subject. 1t IS not the practice to
express opinions or make advanced rulings
on hypothetical cases that may arise. but
lest NeidrinEhaus might draw improper
inicrences OF permission. his attention is
called to tho fifth section OF the alien con-
tract labor act, and the suggestion is made
that the secretary is not prepared at this
time to express any opinion as TO whether
skilled labor for the St. Louis Stamping
company cannot be otherwise obtained
than ny the importation of alien laborers.
The secretary does not understand that it
was the purpose OF the superintendent of
immigration. in his recent letter to Neid-
ringhaus, to express any opinions other
than those involved above.
, 1891-07-31
KILLED BY A MADMAN.
Horrible Crime at the Northern
Illinois Insane Hospital.
George Lindsay Murdered by
a Quiet Patient"
260 Lives Lost by the Sinking
of a Chinese Vessel.


ELGIN, ILL.,, July 3O.-A horrible crime,
for which the author will not suffer,
occurred at the Northern Illinois insane
hospital here today. Fireman Geo.
Lindsay had for a helper Jno Anderson.
a quiet patient. They were in the coal
house, no others being present. and the
%lunatic. possessed with sudden madness,
killed Lindsay with a heavy hammer. He
was caught in the act OF thrusting the
unconscious and dying man into the
furnace. Anderson is a man Of 40, whose
mania is of a religious natur and in the
six years since he came from Rockford
had never shown homicldal tendencies.
The %coroner's verdict holds nobody guilty
of blame.
, 1891-07-31

ABINGDON, Va. July 3O.-The trial
of DIR. John A. p. Baker for the murder
of his wife by poison began here today.
Mrs. W. r. Gilmer was the first witness.
She told how she first met Baker as a
family physician; told of their criminal
intimacy, his declarations of love to her,
plans for poisoning her husband, etc.
When asked if Baker ever made threats
concerning taking his wife's life, she said
he told her, Every barrier shall be
burned AWAY"
, 1891-07-31

CHICAGO, July 30.-A dispatch from
Duluth, Mimi, says that Capt. Jack
Crawford has returned from a trip to the
northern part of Vermillion lake and re-
ports that Frank Porter, a half breed, and
Mrs. Dempsey Of Saltwater, Mimi, have
for the past three months been working
among the Chippewa Indians on the res
~ervation and have converted near,y all of
them to Christianity. A few days ago
the Indians gathered all their idols in a
a big pile and burned them.
, 1891-07-31

ST. PAUL, July 30 "A special to the
Dispatch from Pierre, OAK, saws: There
was a lively time at Fort Pierre Yesterday
caused by a sudden change in the channel
of the Missouri river, which washed away
a strip OF bank eighty feet wide and a
fourth OF a mile long. There were several
frame buildings on the strip, but by en-
ergetic work they were barely saved from
topping over into the food.
, 1891-07-31
A Narrow Escape.

BALTIMORE, July 3O.-Cardiual Glib
bons had a narrow escape from a serious
accident this afternoon. While out rid
ing the horses attached To his carriage
were frightened by a fractions horse a
Young man was riding and started on a
break-neck run down Mount Royal drive.
The cardinals driver, however. retained
his presence of mind. and ran the horses
against the stone gates, causing them to
fall and stop the carriage.
, 1891-07-31

CHICAGO, July 3O.-Thc treasury de-
partmcnt received information a few days
ago through q Chinaman in this city that
an attempt would be made to smuGglc
across the border thirty Mongolians who
had landed at Vancouver. 1t was the
intention to drop them off by twos and
threes between Winnipeg and Montreal,
and conduct them secretly across the line.
The information resulted in the frustra-
ton of the scheme.
, 1891-07-31

TOULOUSE, July 30.-The strike of the
employees of the horse car railroads has
assumed serious proportions. The strikers
today demolished the kiosks on the princi-
pal thoroughfares, aud tried 10 destroy
the tracks of the road. Dragons had to
be seLt TO the sccue of the disturbance.
During a charge made by cavalry upon
the crowds upou the toulevards many
people were injured and a number OF ar
rcs;s were made.
, 1891-07-31

BERLIN, July 30.-Dr. Thamm OF Dus-
seldorf has issued a report to the effect
that he has managed by the Koch system
to bring about a complete cure in 40 per
cent OF the cases of tuberculosis which he
has treated, and satisfactory results oe
CURED in As per cen of other cases treated
by the same system. The followers of
Koch are elated.
, 1891-07-31
wants Boxing Matches stopped.

LONDON, July 3o.-In the commons
today Cobb, member for Rugby, referred
to the recent Pntchard-Smith fight and
urged the government to take stringent
steps to stop the revival of Illegal prize
lighting under the pretence that they
we're simply glove contests or boxing
bouts. Matthews. home secretary, said
If evidence was forthcoming to show that
the boxing contest was of illegal charac-
acter all concerned would be prosecuted.
, 1891-07-31
BASE BALL.
National

CINCINNATI, July 30.-Todny's game
was very exciting and closely contested.
Score-Cincinnati o, Chicago /. Batter
ies-Rhines and Harrington, Hutchinson
and Kittridge-
NEW YORK, July 3O.-BrooklYn game
postponed; rain.
PHILADEIPHIA, July 30. = Boston
game postponed; ram.
PTrrsBURG, July 3O,-The visitors won
today's game by timely hits and errors of
the home team. Score-Pittsburg 5,
Cleveland G. Batteries-Kiug and Mack,
Young and thinner.
, 1891-07-31

In n recent issue the Japan Gazette
says: eve desire to express on behalf of
all British residents our recognition of
the kindly courtesy displayed by the
United States man-of-war in harbor in
firing n salute of tw~enty-one guns in
honor of her majesty the queens birth
day when there was no English man-of
war here to do So"
, 1891-07-31

YOUNGSTOWN, o., July 3O.-Under es-
cort of Sheriff Ewing and three deputies,
murderer VIM. Fitzgerald was taken to
Columbus yesterday, where he will be ex-
tempted to assault a reporter. The muir
derer said: IF it is my fate to hang |
want it lone up in style-attired in a
dress suit, silk hat and patent feathers.
The warden will press the button and I'll
do the rest"
, 1891-07-31
Cattle Rapidly DYING on.

SUMNER, ILL.,. July 3O.-The herds of
Lawrence county are rapidly diving off,
some unknown but v%irulent maIady carry
ing off stock by the hundreds. Fifteen
minutes after cattle are attacked by the
disease they are dead. Last week, within
a range of six miles Of this place. 100 hun.
bred head of stock were carried off. Inspect,
OTIS have been asked for and beeves will be
examined before butchers will be allowed
to dispose of the meat Cattle when at
tackled seemed to be taken with a fit, their
muscles become rigid. and death comes
TO their relief within fifteen minutes after
the appearance of the malady. The dis
ease is spreading with great rapiditY, and
scarcely a herd but has lost one or more
head of cattle. So great is the alarm
here that citizens will purchase neither
butter nor milk from farmers unless a
guarantee is given that their herds have
not been attacked by the disease.
Cali at David's drug store for soda
water.
, 1891-07-31

New York, July 30.-William Wal
lace Windell and Adjt. Ida May of the
Salvation Army were married tonight by
Mrs. Ballington Booth, wife of Comman.
der General Booth, who acted in the alb
sence of her husband. The wedding was
a notable one. from the fact hat this is
the first time the marriage knot has been
tied by n woman.
, 1891-07-31

ELIZABETH. N. j., July 3O.-William
McAdam will probable die of terrible in
juries inflicted by the lightweight fighter,
james Liddy, and two others. Liddy
married McAdams sister and abused her.
McAdams to night called Liddy to ac-
count in the saloon OF the latter. A bot
tie and Ratchet were used on. McAdams'
head with sickeniDg results.
, 1891-07-31

The average number of men employed
by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
company last year was 1872 against
11,431 in the preceding year, while the
average monthly pay roll was 1896, 2s6,
as compared with S570,014 in the year
before-the monthly wages showing an
Increase from an average of S49.sG to
$50. SO.
, 1891-07-31

Franklyn w. Lee, author of "a Shred
of Lace" is a well known newspaper
man of st. Paul, and a descendant of
Chancellor Kent. Although but TWEEN
ty-seven years old he has edited two
papers, written a novel and published n
volume of verse, both of which have en-
joyed wide popularity. He will bring
out another story in September.
, 1891-07-31

A tornado at Trenton, Ga, carried off
the roof of a house, leaving a sick man
in his bed unframed but shelterless.
His neighbors at once built a temporary
shelter over him.
, 1891-07-31

BOMBAY, July 3o.-During the past
t~wenty-four hours fifteen inches of rain
has fallen. The towns of Bhowhnugger
and Mahoda, in the province OF Gujerat,
are flooded with water. which rises breast
high IN the streets. Three hundred peo-
pie and countless numbers OF live stock
were drowned.
, 1891-07-31

The prize fish liar of 1891 is a Dexter
man who says the mosquitoes were so
thick and so fierce that they ate all the
worms off his hook before he could drop
it into the water.
, 1891-07-31

WILLIAMsPoRT. Pa, July 30.-A yio-
lent vino and raInstorm occurred here
this afternoon. Portions of the town
were flooded two or three feet deep. The
storm did much damage. On the south
side thirty-ive houses were wholly or
partially blown off their foundations. At
least one house collapsed before the IN
mates were able to get out, and Mrs.
Frederacy was probably fatally injured.
, 1891-07-31

Duluth-Duluth 81, Kansas CITY 3.
Observation-Disclosures I, Denver ..
Sioux Uity-Sioux City Is. Omaha l.
Observation-Disclosures 10, Lincoln 9.
, 1891-07-31

Wisdom's Robertine IS the only thing
now used by fashionable women to per-
petuate a beautiful complexion.
, 1891-07-31

Pay STa week and get $50 worth of
furniture by joining Alex Turnbulrs
Furniture club.
, 1891-07-31

Go to Germania Hall if you want a
good. pure and undulterated 5.year-o
Stonewall whiskey, $l.00 per quart.
, 1891-07-31

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects Of severe
weather.