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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-14
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.


frauded Him.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 14-Abraham Backer
of the firm Of A. Backsr & Co., the dealer
in commercial paper who failed for
$4,000, 600 two weeks ago. and made an
assignment to Benjamin +. Einstein,
was arrested during the afternoon. The
specific charge is grand larceny of $4,000.
The charge of grand larceny was pre-
ferred by William Harden, the presiding
Justice of the City Court of Savannah,
Ga.
Judge Harden In IN interview with q
reporter to-day saidi
On the 9th of January last, l gave to
the defendant my own personal note
for $4,000 for him to discount
for me, giving him as collateral
six per cent debenture bonds of the Cen
trial Railroad and Banking Company OF
Georgia. These aggregated $1,000.
al also gave him 30 shares Of the Sc
vannah Gaslight Company's stock valued
at $4,000. My note Backer discounted
at the Park National Bank of this city.
yesterday the note was due. /
called Mt the bank and paid it. ]
then called upon Mr.. Backer, showed
him the paid note with the
banks stamp and demanded my
collaterals. Then l learned that Mr..
Backer did not have them; having used
them as collateral for a debt Of his own
at the Merchants National Bank. There
was nothing left to do but the course
did, having given Mr.. Backer ample OPP
portunity to arrange matters to my salts
faction"
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Robbed ut Asburx Park.

AsBURY PARK, N. j., Aug. Il. j. j.
Guiton of Albany, N. Y, had his watch,
diamond pin and "a large sum of money
stolen In a bathroom of the Asbury
Park bathing grounds during the day.
He had put his %valuablos and money in
an envelope, intending to leave them at
the office, but instead had left them on q
seat. He missed the articles soon, how
ever, and within five minutes returned
for them, only to find hat they had dis
appeared. There is no clue to the thief.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-08-14
SMALLPOX IN CHILL.

Discussion by Congress on a Bill to Dis
own All Acts of the Insurgonts.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, IA. - Panama
papers, brought by the steamship San
Juan, which arrived here to-day, say that
a bill has been discussed in the CHILEAN
Congress to disown all acts of the revo-
lutionists in order not only to lay the
civil and criminal responsibility upon
those supporting them, but to warn the
~neighboring nations against dealing
with them.
An epidemic OF smallpox at Santiago
has been followed by the announcement
of a number of cases at Valparaiso.
The BalmaoedRn troops had returned
from Coquimbo and gone further south.
Many of the troops had rebelled aud
gone to Vallenar and Ereiuu.
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Many Religious Topics Discussed.

AMSTERDAM, Aug, 14-The session Of
the Twelfth Conference of the Young
Mems Christian Association of all lands
was continued to-day by the reading Of
reports and delivery or addresses. The
attitude Of the Young Mems Christian
Association to the social question, and
the problem Of oounteractinR the difficult
ties which hinder the developments Of the
Young Mems Christian Association in
Roman Catholic countries, were among
the topics Of discussion.
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Gov. HIN Going to Buffalo.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug, 14-Gov. Hill
has accepted the invitation Of the Cen
trial Labor Uunion Of Buffalo to attend
the celebration of Labor Da5 in Buffalo
on Sept. z, aud TO make IA address on
labor questions. Each year, since tn e
first Monday in September was created
a legal holiday by the Legislature upo u
Gov. HIPS recommendation, this organi-
cation has tried to have the Governor
present at its celebration, but his en-
gagements have made it impossible Un-
til now,
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Maryland Alliance omnsrs.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 14-At the session of
the Maryland Farmers Alliance Presi-
dent L. L. Polk of the National Alliance
made a long address, which was loudly
applauded by the so delegates present.
The following officers of the State ALI
ance were re. elected: Hugh Mitchell,
president; Col, L. A. Benson, ~vice-presi-
dent; 4. Q. Jenkins, secretary; DR., J. Ii.
Blandford, treasurer.
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FRAUD IS ALLEGED
Sensational Allegations Over
the Schmertz Failure.
EASTERN FIRMS ARE ANx IoUs
They Send representatives to Pittsburg
to Make an Investigation.

Numerous Judgments Confessed to De-
fraud Creditors-There Are Many Com
plants OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Backer
of Now York Arrested-A southern
Judge Makes IA Charge OF Grand Larceny
PrrrsBURa, Aug. 14-To-day sensation
al allegations concernin g the SchmertE,
failure became general property In
business and legal circles. Representa-
tives Of w. f. Morgan & Co., Charles w.
Lee, and Goutd s. Walker of Boston,
three Of Schmertz's Eastern creditors,
have been in Pittsburg since Tuesday in-
vestigatinE matters.
W. S. Pier, Esq, has been empowered
to file a bill in equity in their behalf
against Schmertz and the relatives and
friends in whose favor the numerous
Judgments nave been confessed in lar go
sums. Mr.. Pier, it Is said, will file his
bill tomorrow, alleging that Mr..
Schmertz confessed judgments to NOM
bers of his family aud friends for the
purpose Of ~ldefrauding outside creditors
of their just dues.
An interview was held with Mr.. Quinn
by, a son-in-law of Mr.. Schmert2, and
also his assignee. MIR. Quimby admits
thai the Eastern creditors are here, and
that they are dissatisfied with the ar
rangements as made. He denies, how
evar, that there are any complaints of
crookedness. He will meet the Boston
gentlemen tomorrow, and says Mr..
Schmertz's books are yet in the hands of
the sheriff, and that until he can have
accesl to them he cannot definitely as
certain how Mr.. Schmertz's affairs stand.
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BENNINGTON, Vt, Aug. 14.-Prep para
lions for the Bennington centennial are
nearly complete. Gov. Page and staff
will arrive tomorrow and remain dur
ing the week. President Harrison and
party will reach here on the evening of
Aug. 18. Mrs. Harrison, Vice President
Morton and several members of the Cabi-
net will be with the Presidential party.
Gen. Alger is also expected to arrive on
the 18th, The celebration promises to
excel any previous Vermont effort.
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Russell Nominated.

SARATOGA, N, Y, Aug. 14.-The deadlock
In the Fourth Judicial Republican Con-
%vention was broken last night on the
18th ballot. The convention went into
committee of the whole and a com
promise was effected. The Tappen and
Badger men voted unanimously for Les
lie w. Russell Of Canton, ST. Lawrence
County. He served one term as State
Attorney General, and also served on the
State Board of Regents.
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BUTLER, Pa, Aug. 14.-The Standard
Plate Glass Works have passed into the
hands of D. E. Wheeler as receiver. This
action is the result of an Rmioable ar =
rangement between creditors and stock
holders caused by the failure of {. W. E.
Schmertz, of Pittsburg, who was en-
dorser for $3.50, 900, as we'll as a stock
holder for u large amount Of st took. The
business OF the company Is in "A prosper
Gus condition, and the failure of Mr..
Sohmertz will not a feet the running of
the works.
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arnna pnEe Alexls oos. 70 yIohy.

PARIS, Aug. A. The Grand Duke
Alexis left Paris during the morning for
Viohy. There was u great crowd Of peo-
pie in the streets aud at the railway sta
ton 10 witness his departure. The pso-
pie oheered aud shouted give le Russie
ct la France, " give lie Car" etc. An
aged Russian exile threw a petition into
the Grand Dukes carriage.
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LONDON, Aug, IA dispatch from
Calcutta says hat the Senaputty of the
royal house Of Manipur and the Tongal
general were hanged at Manipur for
their part in causing the massacre Of
Grimwood, Qulnton and other British
officials at the time Of the Manipur up
rising. Large crowds witnessed the exc
cution. There was no disturbance,
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WASHINGTON, Aug, 11.-For New England,
Generally fair; westerly winds; slightly warm
CT and fair Saturday.
For Eastern New York and New Jersey;
Generally fair; light variable Winds; no de-
cided change in temperatures generally fair
and warmer Saturday.
For Western New York and Western
Pennsylvania: Fair slightly warmer varia-
Bile winds; generally fair Saturday.
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nicd IA a Bath Tub.

BUFEALo, N. Y, Aug. 14-Edwin j..
Chute, Of Providence, r. l., travelling
agent for Packard 81 Barrill, brush man
|ufacturers Of Boston, who has been In
Buffalo several days, was found dead in
tho bath tub during the morning at 60
Swan street, whore be was staying since
his arrival. He was subject TO epileptic
fits and the supposition is that no was
attacked with one while in the water.
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DON. nntlor At worl,.

LOWELL, Mass, Aug. l4.-Gen. Butler
is at home working on his book with
Private Secretary Major. His grandson,
Butler Ames, aud some friends have the
yacht on o cruise and the General has
not been with them since Monday.
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KILLED WHILE ASLEEP.

Mother and Daughter Murdered n q
Louisinna Hotel.
ST. MARTINsvILLE, La, Aug. 14.-Mrs.
James Il. Robinson and her daughter
Belle were found murdered in their room
yesterday morning. The mothers throat
wal cut, while the daughter had been
strangled. The impriuts of her assailent's
fingers were left upon her throat.
1t is believed that the murderer or
murderers killed the women when de-
teoted robbing the house, There is no
olew to the perpetrators.
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To snoesea mInI.tar smlth.

NEW York, Aug. IA special from
Washington says, ut is reported on APP
parently good authority that ex-senator
Blair has a chance to 60 to Russia as
United States Minister II he Is willing TO
risk the rigors of the climate"
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Mrs. Polk Dying.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 14--Mrs.
Sarah Polk, widow Of President James
4. Polk, was taken suddenly i'll last night
and Is now In a serious condition. Hor
physicians do not expect her to live
more than 4 few hours longer.
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prlce I'D conI Adrnnoed.

NEW York, Aug. 14-The agents Of
the anthracite producing companies met
here and ordered an advance of 10 centB
per ton, to take effect on Sept. l.
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NEW YORK.

NEW York, Aug. 10. Money on call loaned
easy ut ~ and per cent.
BONDS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
The Stoves of Italy.

American women who spend the win ter in Italy are obliged to resort to all sorts of expedients in order to keep warm. The Italians know nothing about generous, heat-giving stoves, and while their gilded and ornamented grates and stoves are beautiful to look upon, they are generally as un- proAtable for heating purposes as were the old-fashioned freplaces of our grandmothers. The Italians do not, as rule, care about artificial heat. A little sca1dino, filled with burning char coal, somewhat similar in shape to the foot-stoves used in America in early times, is carried about in the hands and placed under the feet when needed; but it fails to satisfy the cold-blooded Van kee's demand for warmth. At a recep tion in Rome, the past winter, all American hostess was forced to receive k5r guests clad in furs with her hands in muff.-N. Y. Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Healthful Diet.

The importance of a suitable and sufficient dietary even in health is too obvious to require assertion. In sick ness it is no less essential conditicr of endurance and recovery. The scope as regards variety may be more limit ed, but there is practically no limit aH to nicety in preparation. The primary object of diet. prevention and repair ot tissue waste, is attained by sl5illful at tention to details of cookery as much as by iudicious choice of materials. Appe' tate has to be tempted, digestion suited, assimilation and elimination maintained effectually, and without irritation-ir short, nutrition and satisfaction are as needful to success in treatment as they are often difficult of attainment. Al the same time 1t is well to note that great elaboration is seldom requisite ol advisable. Simplicity, care and com mon sense should be supreme in the in valid kitchen. Lancet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
THE GREAT WILL FIGHT.
Timothy Hopkins and His San Francisco
 Counsel Now in New York.

Timothy Hopkins and His San Francisco
 Counsel Now in New York.
 NEW YORK, Sep. 4.-Timothy Hopkins, the gardner's son who was adopted by the widow of Mark Hopkins, the Cali fornia millionaire, and disinherited by her in favor of her second husband, Edward F. Searles, is at the Hotel Brunswick, to- gether with two of his counsel from San Francisco.
 Their mission to New York is in con- nection with the proposed contest of the will of Hopkins foster-mother.
 MT. Hopkins was seen by 8 reporter, but declined to say anything about his suit to break the will. He, however, ad- mitted that such action would be begun, and that the first move would be made when the will was offered for probate at Salem, Mass, next Tuesday.
 Hopkins is fl years old, tall, square shouldered and handsome. He has a kindly, hazel eye and a deep, melodious voice.
 Certainly, the son of Pat Nolan who emigrated to California from the obscure Maine village of Hallowell and became Mark Hopkins gardner, has protited by the good fortune that befell him in the Golden State, for he is polished and ap- parently man of refinement.
 He was born March 9, 1850. He went to live with MT. and Mrs. Hopkins in 1862 his father having died and his mother married again.
 Mark Hopkins died, leaving $20, 000, ,000 to his widow, and July 9, 1879, she for mally adopted young Nolan in San Fran cisco. Then she met Edward F. Searles, 8 decorative artist of much taste, but poor, who was in search of health in Cali fornia, and on Nov. 8, 1887, they were married at Trinity Chapel, this city, by Rev. Dr. Platt.
 Tim Hopkins is said to have spoken very harshly of this step of his benefact- ress, and to have thus aroused the wrath of the woman who had given him $1OO, 900 at one time and magnificent man sion in California at another, and when she died at Methuen, Mass, on July 80 she left will in which he was ignored. There are are about 100 other relatives of Mark Hopkins and the late Mrs. Searles who will combine in support o1 the contest.
 Among them are Nathaniel T. Hebbard cousin of Mrs. Hopkins-Searles, who says of the unbalanced mind of Mrs. Searles and as showing how completely she was dominated by E. T. Searles, that she always loved William Hebbard, an ! other cousin who lived in Brooklyn, and ! that she once told him to select E nice apartment houSe that would bring him | enough in rents to keep him and she | would buy it for him. He did SO, and | when he went to her house to tell her she | flew into wild passion and denied ever having said any such thing to him, after which William was ordered away from l the house by Searles.
 William Hebbard, it is said, died of 8 l broken heart in consequence. One of MT. Hopkins lawyers said this morning, when seen at the hotel, that ] strong effort would be made to break tn will, and that the case would be tough to the end
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
SAM IS A LEPER.
No Further Doubt About the Harrison, N.
 J., Chinaman's Case.

JERSEY Cry, N. J., Sep. "A few weeks ago Sam Sing, Chinese laundry man in Harrison, was reported to be 8 victim of leprosy, and after a thorough examination by the medical inspectors of the county board of health he was pronounced leper and taken to the pest house at Snake Hill.
 Sam's brother then took charge of his business and effects, and, contending that Sam was not afflicted with leprosy, demanded his release.
 When this was refused suit for $20, ,00C damages was begun against the Health board for keeping Sam locked up.
 Sam's friends finally decided to have him examined by a Chinese doctor, a man said to be the greatest expert on leprosy in this country. The examina tion was made yesterday, and to-day the Chinese doctor sent in his report, which delares that Sam is @ leper without doubt
 Sams friends have accepted the de cision as final, withdrawn their suit and sent a letter of apology to the healtf board.
 The authorities will negotiate with the New York health board to have the lepe1 taken to North Brother Island, where two other Chinese lepers are now guar tered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
MINERS FARE BADLY
A Hostile Motion Adopted by
 the Tennessee House
THE SENATE TO VOTE TO-DAY
Citizens of Nashville Assemble to Heal
 the Debate.

There Was a Strong Movement to Abolish
 the Convict Lease System--Fears that Rioting May be Resumed at Briceville. HWOrkingmen Anxiously Awaiting the Senate'S and Governor Ac:l0n.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sep. 4.-The House adopted resolution ordering an investi- gation of reports refecting upon State Labor Commissioner Ford and his assist ant, Representative Alleman, the pream- ble to the resolution reciting that, in a measure, they were responsible for the recent trouble at the Briceville mine; that they abetted the miners by public speeches, and that they have been agita- tors encouraging lawlessness.
 There was an exciting time when the House took up MT. Johnson's resolution, saving that in the opinion of the General Assembly under the Constitution the Legislature has no power to abrogate the contract existing between the State and lessees of convict labor.
 Mr. Davis favored the abrogation of the present contract and the abolition of the lease system. The State should pay the lessees 8 million dollars damages if necessary, and raise the revenue assess ment to meet it. This was the first at tempt in the history of the United States and possibly in the world to beat down free labor with convict labor, and it should be stopped as soon as possible. The Johnson resolution was adopted by a vote of 51 to 37.
 The calling of the roll was watched with great interest by the members of the House and citizens assembled to hear the debate. The resolution will be sent to the Senate this afternoon.
 hn1aa iS fan hnT-a hot the Senate passes the House resolution that rioting will be renewed at Briceville, unless the Governor should step in with a veto.
 The miners representatives here dis play great anxiety over the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Fatal Shooting at Buffalo,

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sep. A shooting affair here has resulted in the probably fatal wounding of one man and the slight wounding of another. John Guenther, 19 years of age, has been giv- ing bicycle lessons to Miss Anna Miller. While thus engaged crowd gathered on the corner and passed comments on the young couple. Finally Mike Bohalizak and Frank Smith attacked Guenther and the latter drew his revolver and fired One ball entered Bohalizak's thigh and two others ente red Smiths body, one in the hip and the other in the abdomen After the shooting Guenther mounted his wheel and fled, but was captured Smith will likely die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
SEVERAL WERE KILLED.
A Mob Tries to Release Prominent Ex
 at Nicaragua.

A Mob Tries to Release Prominent Exiles
 at Nicaragua.
 NEW YORK, Sep. 4.-Advices from Corinto, Nicaragua, state that on Aug. 23d the steamer Colima carried away tc Costa Rica six prominent Nicaraguans sent into exile by President Sarcasa, who accused them of plotting against him. The exiles all lived at Grenada, and while they were being taken from that city a mob attempted to rescue them.
 The soldiers fired, without injuring anybody, and the mob replied with vol ley which killed several men, including the Governor of the district, the lieuten- ant commanding the troops, three sol diers and two bystanders.
 Re-enforcements arrived, the mob was dispersed and the prisoners taken to Cor into. Among the eXiles are ex-PreSident Favala and several members of the Senate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
More of Russia's Cruelty,

BERLIN, Sep. 4.-The Jews now being driven from their homes in Moscow and compelled to sign paper to the effect that they are quitting the town of their own free will This is done in order that the Russian authorities may be armed with an answer to the charges of brutal ity which, it appears, have made an inn pression even in Russia. The prevalent destitution owing to the bad harvest has made the lot of the Russian Jews more wretched than before. The starving peasantry are seeking to wreak vengeance on the Jews for their own misery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Fears of an Attempt at Lynching.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Sep. 4.-Hud son Green, the negro who entered the house of Bank Teller Phillips yesterday, as saulted Mrs. Phillips and with a knife severed the finger of MT. Doves, mer- chant, who came to Mrs. Phillips assist ance, is closely guarded in the jail here, as it is feared an attempt will be made tC lynch him. The cut on MT. Doves throat is not serious, but clearly proves that the negro tried to kill him. Mrs Phillips is completely prostrated by fright and it is feared the shock to heI nerves will be permanent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
PlrTSBURo PILLS LUCK.
The Plunger Makes a Princely Winning .
 His Colt King Cadmus


 NEW YORK, Sep. 4.-The winnings of G. E. Smith, the plunger, widely knowr as Pittsburg Phil, on his colt King Cad, mus, who won the Sapphire Stakes al Sheepshead yesterday, are the largest that have aeen recorded on the American turf in seN eraI years.
 He bet $5,0O0 in the ring, $2,OOOin New York and $2, 900 between the pool rooms in Baltimore and Washington.
 He got all the way from 30 to 8 to for his money, and he is from $75, 100 to $125, 900 richer now than he was before the race.
 His exact winnings cannot now be told until he shall have heard from his South e1h bets.
 He put onebookmaker out of business, and that one was Ike Thompson, one of the nerviest men in the ring. The latter accepted big bet from the plunger, and after the race he turned his slate and did not do any more business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-04
Prohibitionist Nominations.

ALBANY, Sep. 4.-The following is the ticket nominated by the Prohibitionists:
 For Governor, J. w. Bruce, Canastota; Lieut.. Governor, G. w. Halleck, Orient; Secretary of State, Wm. E. Booth, Geneseo; State Treasurer, F. Crawford, Mt. Vernon; Attorney-General,S s. E. Grosser, Buffalo; Comptroller, W. E. Smith, Poughkeep- sic; State Engineer, H. B. Forbes, Can