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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-13
A Pertinent Question.

He Coming home late)-Very sorry.
my dear, but | was detained down
town by some pressing business.
She-Pressing business! HIM! Was it
your typewriter girl?-Munsey's Week.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-13

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

Sint!, National Convention of This Noble
Eand-Speech by the President Ladies
Of the Army.
DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 6.-Over 700
fine looking women. n large majority
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-13

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 1.-Immediate-
" after the meeting of the q. A. 4.
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department made up Of white posts and an
other OF black posts or one Of foreign born,
and another OF native born
Il think the question must be answered in
the negative. TIL, idea is contrary TO the usage
and universal undersi anding Of the order hith-
erto Without adverting further to the OBJ
yious evils likely to follow from establishing
rival departments in any state, il is enough
that it is very clear that the rules and regula-
tons do not provide for nor warrant the estab-
lishment Of but one department In any state
or territory
TIE report of the surgeon general
is chiefly interesting in a statement it
contains from Pension Commissioner
Raum, announcing that the amount of
Sll6.OOO,O 900 will be expended for pen
sions during the fiscal year.
During the forenoon session Com
mander in Chief Veazey was presented
scented with two gavels. The
first was an ivory one, presented
by Comrade Clarkson, of Nebraska,
and the other wooden or
business gavel," presented by Com
rade Dutfield, of Michigan. The latter
was made from the wood of the old
flagstaff that surmounted the fort at
DetFolt LOU years ago. IL was lhis IoTt
which repulsed the famous attack of
the Pontiac Indians
The commander in chief then ap-
pointed the committee on resolutions.
1.-The negro question" was referred to
special committee consisting of Mer-
rill, of Massachusetts,; Henderson, Of
Pennsylvania; Conger, of Ohio; Line
han. of New Hampshire, and Atkins,
of Ohio.
Washington was selected as the place
for the holding of the next eneamp'
ment of the G. A. r. The race between
Washington and Lincoln, Neb., was a
close one, SO close that each side was
confident of success until the result OF
the ballot was announced: Washing.
ton, 800; Lincoln, 38a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
THE BARON HIRSCH FUND DENOUNCED.
HEBREW woRKMEN OBJECT TO TIE WAY IT IS
ADMINISTERED.

A remarkable 1nass-meeung held in Cooper
Union last night, remarkable nasmuch as it was heid
for the purpose of denouncng the generous slIt ol
Baron Hirsch Of millions Of dollars to help poor
Hebrew immigrants. The large hall was packed until
there was not inch of standing room, ana size D
side stood or sat orthodox Hebrews, members oi Inc
Pioneers of Liberty band atheistic propagandsts
revolutionary Anarchists ana mildeyed Socialist all
unanimous in their condemnation of the United
Hebrew Charities and the disposition Of the Baron
Hirsch Fund by its trustees
Louis Muller was elected chairman of the meeting
ana he began the proceedings by denouncng in strong
terms the fund and its distributors. lie cApllihcu
that the meeting under the auspices OF Tie IlVu
Hebrew Trades and was called in part TO denounce the
United Hebrew Charities. lie said among other things
that the fund was not being used as II should be- lie
did not object TO the immigration of Hebrews, but
did object TO these immigrants being used by sweat
erso to lower wages.
Professor Daniel De Leon was the next speaker
and he announced that the the fund was being put
70 did much harm and helped to make slaves OF the
worlingmen and to enrich the contractor in the feld
Of labor especially in the shirt business. Continuing
he said that much Of the future wlsd0w and schs'h
of tlis country depended on Hebrew immigrants
When Joseph Barondess, the leader Of the Cloak
makers Union appeared on the platform, he was
greeted with a yell Of welcome. lie read patheuc
letter signed by Slave of the Baron Hirsch Funu'
which he lmd written IN inc cOihuiitV'c-'Oom' ~.
letter described the misery of poor man, who hau
ostensly been helped but in reality was In the power
Of the man he worked for. set Of resolutions was
passed TO the effect that THE Hebrew working men
and women Of the City Of NewNork emphallcaly cOl-
denim the system by which the millions given py
Baron irsch being administered, inasmnch as such
millions donated for the purpose OF alleviatnP t2
sufferncs Of our prosecuted brothers Of Russia, but
they are being used 10 reduce wages In New York. II
crush labor organizations and to increase the misery
of the workers In America
S'Tbe Jewish trades continues the resolution.
want no charity connected with such injustice nnd
are Of the opinion that the only method of guarding
against such misuse OF the fund Is 20 place the nov
c0Incrs under the protection OF the trade Orsaniza
tiOns.S The resolutions ask Baron lliISch To ieca'e
them from his charity and 20 take back the millions
which, instead OF being n blessing, have pr0qed q
curse and a source OF unspCAkablc misery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
A aYEws' AGEYcY's FALSE STORY.

London. Sept. 4.-What turns ont to have been a
cuel and utterly unfounded sensational story cir
culated by news agency yesterday The "news7
referred TO was contained in dispatch. dated Paris,
and was to the effect that train loaded with troops
bound for the French Army had of the
rails and over an embankmelt al CulmOnt de Chan-
drey. and that 200 persons were killed. Neither
Renters Telegram Company nor the special cor
respondents of the London newspapers had heard a
word of this startling report. and The Daily Tele-
graphs" Paris correspondent sent message saving
that dispatch had been received from Dion at mid
night. saying that of any such accident had
been received there. This morning the report was
thoroughly investigated. and turned out to be COM
pleely false The siatOnmaster at CulmOnt de
Chandrey elegaphs to Paris that no accident of any
description has occurred in his neglbOrhood.
In this relation NAV be quoted the words Of the
"Mouvement GeOgraphique,7 of Brussels which in its
issue OF August 25 in exposing false dispatches touch
ing affairs on the Ctngo, said: 1t is simply dis
graceful criminal manOeuvrcs. The authors Of such
lies should be prosecuted and severely punished The
result would be that they would then think twice he
fore nventng false news in order to advertise them
SelyeS and their ShOpn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
INVESTIGATING THE BARDsLEY Frauds.

Philadelphia, sept. 4.The legislative committee ap-
pointed to investigate the state Treasurers oce met
here this morning. Governor Pattison testified that
while he was president Of the Chestnut street National
Bank the state had deposit there OF 100000, which
had been entirely unsolicited. No interest was ever
pod on it, and no fvors had been shown to any one by
reason of IT, No contributions had ever been made
By the bank for campaign purposes The Governor
also reamed his denial before the Councils Committee
Of any Illegal connection of the bank with exClty
Treasurer Bardsey.
At the conclusion of the Governors testimony the
cashiers OF the Chestnut street National Bank, the
Farmers and Mechanics, the Fourth street NATIONAL.
the Corn Exchange and the Peoples Banh, all OF
which are active state repositories, wer2 called and
tesliied that no interest had been paid on the state
deposit had any favor or eonsd au0p DeeI SHOWN
to any one in return for the deposit Inc committee
then adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
STORIES TOLD BY RUSSIAN HEBREWS.

Chicago sept. 4.-Foureen more Hebrew refugees
from Russia arrived here to-day. one Of them, Lean
Ilershe, was the wife Of wealthy Hebrew VINO was
diving of consumption in a hospital, in ST. Petersburg
She was compelled to leave him. and after wandering
on foot along the Russian border with her children,
being driven back by the border guards because she
had no passport, she finally managed to cross into
Germany.
Lieutenant Herls Slom soldier in The Russian
army. and the possessor Of medals given him for
bravery, could not escape the ediet Of expulsion.
compclled to dispose OF estate worth 665,OOO
roubles for 200 roubles was furcibly elected from
MOSCOW and was compelled 10 wander about all night
with his wife who was iaying In deliruln OF fever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
SEVERE FROSTS IN THE VEST.
THE CORN CROP BADLY DAMAGED IN MANY
STATES.

THE CORN CROP BADLY DAMAGED IN MANY
STATES
New-Richland. Wis. sept. 4-Thc hardest iro7t Oh
the season was reported Yesterday. Corn ana PUCK
wheat in low places seriously damaged. IN
Polk County these crops are totally destroyed
Threshing has already begun. All reports say the
Weld Is beyond the highest estimates
MINNEAPOLIS. sept. A dispatch to The Johfuh
from NeiIkville Wis, says the corn crop IS o'al
less I'm that county. \ dispatch from White liali'
Wis. savs 2OOo acres Of corr were ruined bJ no''
last night.
dispatch from Rochester. Mimi. saws an eaFiV
morning trip through Winona. Wabasha aud Olm9lel
counties shows that the corn crop is prncucany
ruined
Galesburg H. sept 4.-Tlerc was heavy 1ro't
here this morning the ground being fairly "hl'e'
Corn is well advanced. but the peces planted late
have suffered.
Mason City. Iowa. Sept. 4.-The first severe Tost
of the season fell Wednesday night. II injured corn
materially. From the present outlook nine-tcl'i' oi
the corn Of Northern Iowa will De soft -, .,,.,,,5
burlington, Iowa, sept. 4.-The weather It'll It'll
suddenly warmer This morning, saving corn pta'@l1es US
and other vegetation from damage. The crops & a,e
now In splendid condition. Ten days ct "hrH'
weather viii put corn beyond damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
4 REFLECTION OF WAGES At FALL RIVER.

Fan River. Mass. sept 4.-Manuiacturers hcic de-
nv that there is any desire their part to break eH
istng contracts by determining to reduce wages
majority Of the contracts held By print cloth mills
will have run out by October and there no pro =
pect last wednesday Of renewing them at fair prices
Manufacturers Of odd goods would not consent 10 q
curailment Of production. and the only alternative
left was TO produce goods at lower figure than they
now cost aud in order to effect reduction less pay
for labor was impcratiVely Hccessay. Consequently
a vote in favor OF reduction passed. The opinion
prevails here that reduction Of wages viii not take
place on the date stated by the manufacturers despite
their vote.
The striking weavers Of Bamaby mill held meet
ing this afternoon and voted % remain away from their
worl, iii Tuesday morning. There appears 10 be no
nossibltv Of a compromise. 4, Agent Ashley refuses
10 confer with secretary Whitehead who Represents
the Weayers Progressive Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
DEATH IN HIS DREAM.
DID HE CUT HIS THROAT WHILE ASLEEP ?
JACOB HARTvIG, RETIRED MERCHANT, MAY DIE
FROM HIS INJURIES


FROM HIS INJURIES.
An attempt to commit suicide was made by
Jacob Hartvig former hardware merchant,
ifty-one years old, of No. 2G3 Twentieth-st..
Brooklyn, yesterday morning, and he says that he
cut his throat while dreaming, for he has no re-
membrance Of the act. He lived with his wife,
but they occupied separate rooms on the top iioor
of the house. About 2 80 a. m. yesterday he
entered his wifes room and told her that some
one had put tar over him and he wanted her to
get up and wipe it off. She told him he must have
been dreaming and TO go back TO bed, but he
persisted in his statement, and finally his wife
got up and got light and found that he was
covered with blood, which was streaming from
wound in his neck.
Jacob, who cut you ?" she asked. and he re-
piled, IL don't know"
The horror-stricken woman then wiped the
blood from the jagged out in her husbands throat
and bound it up with towel. doctor was sent
for, and he found that the throat had been cut
with razor from under the right ear to the
windppe, just missing the carotid artery, and
that o smaller cut had been made in the left side
He thought recovery doubtful. The razor with
which the wounds made lay on the bureau
Mrs Hartwig said that her husband was in
the hardware business in New-YOrk until recently,
when he sold out and opened q store in Ffth-ave,
Brooklyn, and then he sold that and bought two
houses which were rented in floors. But he only
succeeded in getting q few tenants and became
discouraged. He would wake up from horrible
dreams and think that they were real In regard
to cutting his throat he could tell nothing, so
his wife believes that he got the razor in dream.
His mind has appeared unsettled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
HE DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS LOADED.

A BARTENDER, WHILE SHOWING REVOLVER
SHOOTS A MAN DEAD.
A fatal accident with supposed unl0aded revolver
occurred last evening in the nquOrshOp of Edward D.
Burns at No. - Furman-st. Brooklyn. Peter Burns,
the bartender was showing a revolver TO some men in
the place. Supposng that all the chambers were un-
loaded he careessy cooked the weapon and pulled the
trigger lie had done this several empty chambers
and was repeating the operation when he struck
loaded cartridge and the weapon was discharged
The bullet struck Michael McCarty thrty-two years
old of Columbia Place, in the left breast ana fataIy
wounded him His death occurred before medical as
sIstonce could be given to him. Burns. who did the
shootng was arrested and will be held TO await tue re
suit Of the inquest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
WHY THE SULTAN oUsTED THE MINISTRY.
DIsPLEAsED AT ITS INEFF1c1ENT MEASURES FOR
SURPRISING BRIGANDAGE IN TURKEY.

| SURPRISING BRIGANDAGE IN TURKEY.
| Constantinople, Sept. At is stated upon good
| authority that the dismissal yesterday Oh Ine
Turkish Ministry was due TO the Sultan's discomfort
at the spread of brigandage in Turkey, the recent out
rapes upon foreigners committed by Turkish brgaDds'
| and tho demand for indemnity for such out
| rages brought by the German and French
| Ambassadors representing the Powers whose
subjects have suffered by this lawlessness' Inc
sultan it appears, complained of the inehcehO meas
ures taken by the Ministry to crush out brgandase,
and IL is understood that energetic campaign VIII
10 opened immediately with the view of suppressng
IL Particular attention will be paid TO the Dahd Oh
bricands headed by Anastasus which mas been o 0p
Grating in the neghboShood OF IchereS9hoi' Oe'"'
ConstantinOplc and AdrianOple. ,-,-
2a Kew at present Turkish Ambassador at Vienna
has been appointed Minister Of Foreign Affairs III lc
new Turkish Cabinet.
If was Anastasus's band which on August Is cap
,rrcd two Frenchmen-Raymond and Rufher-aitcr
,n,nc q workman who tried to defend them. and sent
psor "a the French Ambassador the Count of Monte
hlIo demanding 5000 as the price of their lVes'
Tho same band of brigands on June l PLACED ODsuuc-
tiops across the railroad track near Ichcressho' e"
an expross train OF the rails and captured SeVeil
| Gemsn tourists Among the latter were Herr oscar
| Croger Herr Israel a banker Ct Berlin. ana Hefr
| Oscar Kotysch After retreating to their stronghold
tho bandits sent Herr Israel 20 ConstantnOpe win III
sruct,ops IN get the sum of 100000 within specified
time. under pain OF having the rest OF the cap'uIou
tourists mt 10 death. Herr Israel applied to the
German Ambassador, who, after communicating WIFI
Chancellor Won Caprivi, authorized TO pay the
sum demanded But both the French anu German
Ambassadors held the Porte responsible not Only iof
| the ransoms demanded. but for heavy indemhueS'
The last exploit of the brigtnds wns the carrying
off, near salonica about August 90 Of several ltaah
railway officials. Some of the men captured were were
murdered and their bodies left lylhg Dy uG Gdo TS
| The ransom demanded in this case was Sloo0O 1hs
sum was paid as Vas the amount demanded iGr ta,a te
| troGassador ioined the French and German Ambas-
| eadors in demanding redress and indemnity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
CHINESE BURN FOREIGNERS HOUSES.
THE FRENCH MINISTER NAY DEMAND AN IN
DEMNITY-AN AMERICAN CONSUL's VIEWS
on THE DISORDERS IN CHINA

DEMNITY-AN AMERICAN CoNsULs VIEWS
on THE DISORDERS IN CHINA
Shanghai Sept. 4-Grave troubles are reported
from Ichang, on the Yang Tse-Kians' l'e houSes "
the Europeans have been burned TO the ground D9 'no
natives The church and Orphanaee OF the sisters
have also been destroyed The French MlnlsUr -
expected in Pckin SOON and it is believed that ne VIII
ale severe ard emphatic measures to secure an III
deIaEity. -.,..,
san Francisco Sept 40. II. simons, American
Consul at Hong Kong who arrived in this city by inc
steamer Gaelic yesterday asserted tat ho'mhe i'll Vo
sIane Of war scare existed in either Hong Kong or
Yo,tohafna when be left those cities. Il had lalA
with Admiral Belknap said Mr. SimOns, and ui-
dcrstood from him that the placing OF the ChaileStol
on an Asatc station due TO the urgent letters "u
,eleorsms he had forwarded 90 Washington TO nave
re,peet,bIe looking flagship sent out soon as pos
sihIen In speaking of the spirit OF rebellion which
norvaded Chinese hordes Mr.. SmonS said some ehi-
nent writers, among them Mr. Drummond' Oi HoIs
Konc see in the disafectlon deep-roOted antpathy
20 the Mancmlian dynasty, rather tlan desire u
clash with the missionaries any other classes Vi
foreigners In order TO hasten the end IN vieW II j
onite possible that the rebels embro themselves
,.h uopkers in the cause Of Christianity" Contn-
,re Mr. simons said 81 have witnessed no outbreak
oinst the European or American residents. with
On oiisb and American gunboats at hard, this would
Ia practically impossible, and, although tie populatloh
~ Hong Kong is largely Chinese, the latter are very
tractahle I'm our city. The natives are undoubtedly
restless. however and there may be trouble at any
.,no aTbe Hong Kong Telegraph" of August o
.sars. nThe recent riots significant in this re-
80. ,bot II IS evident they were inspired by the
z., md educated classes, and that those engaged
ror ,ther members OF secret societies or in leagne
WITH them These secret societies are controlled by the
, so "a. 10 make rebellion feasible.
II is not dcnt to conceive China is IDe Tor rcbeh1n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
an OUTLAWS CAREER ENDED.
HARMON MURRAY. THE FLORIDA DESPERATE.
SHOT BY A COMPANION.


GAINESVILLE Fla, Sept. (specal).- Murray,
noted dcspemdo Of this county, was killed near
Archer at about O'Clock this morning by young
negro named Hardy Early. Murray went to Hardy
EarIys house some time after midnight, and COM
manded him to go with him TO Archer, where he was
going to kill some Crackers" and leave the country.
Hardy said nc had no gun, but Murray said he could
get him one, and, going to the house of Hardy's
brotherinaw Tucker Barnes asked TO borrow his gun.
After some pareyine Hardy went into the house and
rot the weapon telling his brotherih-Iaw that he would
kill Murray if he got chance Hardy asked his
brothern-aw If the gun was loaded and told that
it was loaded with buckshot Hordy then asked for
more ammunitlon and put fifteen more buckshots into
each Barrel With Murray then started OF. They
had gone not more than quarter OF mile when they
reached trail Hardy said that he did not know the
way and suggested that Murray take the lead Muir
ray did So and when he stepped to the front, Hardy
shot him dead The body brought to this city,
accompanied by Hardy, his brothern-Iaw and several
citizens of Archer great crowd awaited the train,
and when the body taken or anc placed in
wagon the crush around the vehicle was terrible.
Finally the wagon started uptown. followed by the
largest crowd ever seen in the city. The body was
placed in the Court House yard for short tme where
il was viewed by thousands, and identified
Hardy, the slayer, placed on barrel, and eX-
pained the facts. His speech clear and concise,
and was frequently interrupted by applause. Hardy
Early is the hero Of the hour and IS the pr0ndest
negro I'm the State The city to-day is given over TO
rejoicing. The body will probably be cmbaIned ana
placed on exhibition for few days; Haray mas ha9 peer
Working to capture Murray ever since the Killing o1
Mcpherson. many months ago The reward VIII prop
ably be paid in few days, and amounts TO ABOUT
II 200. Murray has record OF full score 81 hur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-05
MORE CANADIAN OFFICIAL CORRUPTION

ottawa, Sept. 4-BefOre the Public Accounts COM
mttee to-day it was shown that in 1885 some $500
worth of goods alleged to have been bought from
Bourcier Brothers, drygOOds merchants (Conservatves
by the Public Works Department, were In reany
supplied in the Bourciers' name by H. c. La Rose
LlberaD, a drygoods man. II appeared from the
evidence for the prosecution that the goods were
ordered from La Rose by c. Dionne and II. Ialbot
clerks in the department, and that the goods never
reached the department. but went to the clerks private
houses These men got the accounts from La Rose
and took them to the department, and the next day
brought La Rose down Government check. Bourcier
admitted lending La Rosc his name, aud La Rose
and his bookkeeper both positively TO tile facts
Talbot swOre that the goods were all sent 10 he DC
partment and Dnne swOre that the goods he ordered
he paid for in cash. The investigation VIII De con-
IN lnd