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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
poM1NIoY CIVIL SERVICE IRREGULARIrIEs.

Ottawa oct. % (Specal.-The report of the Prvy
Council on the recent Irregularities in the Civil Service
was announced by Premier Abbott tonight. Tho
policy Of the Government is 10 punish all offenders.
A. NJ. Burgess Deputy Minister Of the Interior, in
whose Department many offenders were employed. is
reinstated, but reduced grade. The reinstatement
affects also about sixty clerks in the same Depart
ment, who found guilty of having drawn extra
pay each of them loses months salary. The
mort also recommends that civil proceedings be nSti-
tuted against certain clerks found guilty Of grave
ire guariies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
THE BRIDGEPORT POLICE DISPUTE.

Bridgeport Conn, oct. e3.-QuO warranto proceed
ings compelling Captain Pnkerman TO appear before
tho superior Court and show what authority he eX
erclses the duties Of Chief OF Police were secured to
day from Judge HULL Of the Superior Court by Aorr
ney stiles Judson jr., attorney for John Ryands who
the Democrats claim, has been ousted The papers
are returnable next Wednesday These proceedings
viii determine whether Iylands Is ngatfully catted to
the OilCc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
THE TROUBLED FINANCES OF SPAIN.

Paris, Oct. 23.-The Bourse here again depressed
to-day, in sympathy with important advance in the
rate Of Madrid exchange report was current that
the Spanish Government intends to issue internal
loan OF 25OOOO,OOO pesetas. Spanish securities
affected by these conditions and declined IA per cent
Madrid oct. 23.-Anxiety is expressed in Spanish
commercial circles at the rapid advance in the rate OF
French exchange. Yesterday e'cnlGg it quoted at
12 1-2 per cent against spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
THE DoyyE1LY CASE 10 BE ARGUED TO-DAY.

Minneapolis, oct 23.-The evidence in the Don
nelly case was all in by this afternoon, and the court
adjourned until tomorrow, when arguments will be-
gin Several witnesses swEo to day that DOnnellys
reputation for legislative and political Integrity was
GOOD Donnelly himself then took the stand and
fatty contadicted the evidence given by King and
Others General lie Due was recalled and swore that
Donnelly proposed to him to sell out the Hastings
and Dakota road and divide the proceeds. Donnelly
being recalled, denied having had such a convclSa
ton DoanClly'5 reason for not pressing his first
sult was That lie had no funds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
FIVE PERSONS coREp BY 4 RUNWAY STEER

Pttsburg oct. G3-A Wild Texan steer escaped from
the Hers Island Stock Yards at to-day and for
"a time created a panic In Allegheny. 10 traverscd
several OF the principal streets attacking everything
that In It's way and compelling people to flee for
their lives Five persons gored by the frenzied
beast. A party of citizens with guns and rcvolvers
finally ran the steer down and 1t was shot dead In
Madison ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
The cHARLEsroy ExcIrEs INTEREST IN JARA,

san Francisco, Oct. 23.-A private letter received in
this city from officer Of the United States cruiser
Charleston at Yokohama says the appearance Of that
cruiser in japanese waters created great interest on
the day vessel thrown open for inspection over
1000 people boarded her. and she was surrounded by
sampans and other boats Of all descriptions The
Charleston also visited by foreign naval officers
and the American officers found il difficult to con
vince their Japanesc friends that the cruiser was not
built in England Admiral Beinap has transferred his
Headquarters 10 the Charleston from the Old wooden
snip Mcnocacy, that has heretofore served him for
rsh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
slYs HE CIV coRRonoRArn 1noRx1oN,s STONY.

Jacksonville, Fla. oct. 23.-Samucl Eocbuck, OF
Brooklyn, who Ia, been investigating Ia; Thornton
Jewell story for the last three weeks started for home
tonight lie says lac has undcnahlc proofs that
Thornton and Miss Jewell told the truth In their story
as first published. lie says he has afdavts Of per
sons who saw the spanish ship lying of Pablo Beach
OF the negro who drove the pair 10 South Jacksonville
and the testimony of witnesses who saw the cart At
various places along the road,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

noon to-day effort made near Croydon to wreck
the Eastbourne express train. The rascaIs VINO
planned the latter outrage placed quantity of fshpates
and iron chairs the rails in front of the express
AS in the at Reading. the engineer Of the East
bourne express caught sight OF the obstruction in time
TO down brakes" and though his engine ran into tho
pile Of iron iDteaGcd 70 wreck it, the train went
safely through it and kept the rails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
AGAINST THE 1roUoR TRAFFIC N AFRICA.

Watertown, y. y, oct. 23.-In the Presbyterian
Synod to-day a resolution was adopted that the
moderator and stated clerk be appointed to memohaize
the President and senate OF the United states and 10
mako every effort behalf of the early ratification Of
treaties now pending 70 be formulated for the dc
structon OF tie traffic in intoXcats and in men In
Africa and other uneyangelized parts Of the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
TIE ARGENTINE CABINET CRISIS OVER.

Buenos Ayrcs, oct 23.-PreSidcnt Pelligrln has
issued manifesto declaring that the Cabinet crisis
is The Minister Of Finance will remain b office.
senior Zebalos has been appointed Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. and Senior Balestia Minister OF Justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

Thee'ecfon Of Gorcnor occurs oniV in three yrdrs
The present contest Of The interesting and important
in The history Of tie Sta You part in il unless
You register so register today Vs your place Of registry
this morning. afternoon euening that pour nam, IL
tie O1lcial registeL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
TIE KAIsER,s BIRTHDAY GIFT TO HIS WIFE

Berlin, Oct. 23.--Thc thirty second anniversary Of
the birth OF Empress Augusta Victoria celebrated
Yesterday. When he came to offer his congratulations
tho Emperor the surprise and delight Of the Empress.
presented himself TO her clean shaven except for his
mustacle. The occasion observed with the custom
ary fe;cs and tie Empress was the recipient oi many
addresses This city ard POtsdam were in holiday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
A NEW CABINET IN NEw-sourH WALES.

Sydney y. s. W., oct 23.-Mr. Dibbs, leader Of tho
Opposition in the New-Sogth Wales Lcgsllture has
formed Cabinet. Mr. Dibbs succeeds Sir Henry
ParkcS, whose resignation was announced on Monday,
Premier and Colonial Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
~EEiyAL OF THE WISCONSIN AT QUEENSTOWN

eo,.I. 'usVoWh Oct o3-The Guion Line steamer Wis
br IT, captain worrall which left NewYork on octo-
seo , iOf this port and Liverpool, arrived here at
Ono ., '"cK this morning Michael Davitt, who was
had s He passengers, said that the Wisconsin had
trai.. gy rough weather. lie spoke highly In
tt.a, w Seamanship Of the officers and crew Of the
s,so., ana said that though the vessel pounded
tMaee oy the tremendous seas she sustained no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
EXPOSURE SPOILED HIS GAME.

Blaustein. the runner who told Tribune reporter
on Thursday that he would that he had known
the man whom the reporter would bring to be natural
lied for eight years. about the Court House yeser-
day lie did not look as cheerful he did Thursday.
As told in The Tribune yesterday, he had agreed to So
cure papers for Zale Guzlk Of Ridge ST. In few min
utes for 81 Bausten to swear that he had known
Guzk for more than five years, although he saw him
for the first time the day before yesterday. Blaustein
had said that he had friend Henry Rely, clerk IN
the Court House Tammany Hall captain OF an
election district. who would furnish applications In
separate room on lower floor
Baustein was asked yesterday how business was-
Il ant doing any, he replied dejectedly. Every
thing is stopped. Reilly called me in aud said he
couldn't do any business with me today. lie said
there was something published in some paper about
him. don't know what it was" Bhusten had not
heard of the exposure OF his scheme OF perjury and
probably would not have been unduly worried II he
had He's strong Tammany man Of the With AS
semby District
Thomas Boese. clerk Of the superior Court, said yes
erday that lie did not believe the charges that any OF
his clerks had been bribed He admitted that runners
had been allowed to fill out applications for a time,
but he said that lie had stopped it two or three days
ago. lie had heard previous complaints from Re-
pubicans, he said, but Tammany Iiall men had told
him that they being Disseminated against.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
TIE NxcIIoR1A AGAIN AGROUND.

Glasgow. oct. o3.-The Anchor Line steamer An
chora Captain Campbell for New York, while proceed
ing down the Clyde to-day, ran aground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
PLANNING A LEAGUE OF PEACE.
The ALLEGED COUNTER-MOvE OF FRANCE AND
RUSSIA TO THE RENEWAL OF THE
TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

lhE ALLEHED COCNIER-MONE OF FRANCE AND
RUSSIA TO THE RENEWAL OF THE
TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Paris, Oct. pa dispatch 10 ttc "FicalO" from
Copenhagen. published TO day. says .ha: during the
Imperial and royal gathering at FrcdcA bOrg the palace
q The Danish royal family where the Emperor and
Empress Of Russia have made long visits tbs autumn
The formation o. League Of Peace was discussed at
hsgh. According 10 the "Figaros" correspondent
tbs league is to include Russia, France, servia
Montenegro Greece Sweden and Denmark. lie adds
nat was agreed that the league should be formed
sAd hat the constitution will &c publicly announced
= January. This league. should it be formed viii be
nnsyln as a cOunter-mOve 10 the renewal OF The
UttUld agreements.
The Paris Figaro one OF the best society papers
N We world delights in displaying in the small part
@ rs contents devoted to politics the romantic and
IMAGINATIVE qualities which mark Its literary depart
neiN The story about the projected League Of Peace
SuNs Ike novel or like the scenario Of a Millennium
pay. II would be indeed good thing II such league
- 1N H formed officially, tins lnsuring the peace OF
~ But the plan is not feasible and the Gar
IVY have conceived it. for the following reasons
W ms place. II is we'll known that political dis
any kind are strictly prohibited in the castle
80 .e.i'org where Alexander III spends lis yearly
a. A y4eF in amusementS with his family. In
vol, ' Pace the diplomats tradition III Europe
tv, - e1ef opposed 10 formal alliance between
b,,. e'.a foT2Fs like France and Russia and minor
ave. axe Sweden, Servla and Montenegro. More
,ul' ~ Vrr knows, does everybody else. that the
s,., Practically I'm existence already. since the
n, HAuons mentioned I'm the outline Of the scheme
Ran. y'eul league grayitate in the orbit OF Russia.
ana alexander III IS aware also that the Triple
No.. hot 50 strongly cementcd as il was before its
and t, ,,1eTal, account OF the hesitation Of Italy
Gninlss e mutual obligations OF the allies baVe been
mited ~. The Cologne Gazette" Itself recently ad-
apply tai tle Obligation 10 defend Austria did not
uD,1 F Fr instance. TO the o. attack by Russia
ktfr1' 'Isern I countries whose independence Is con
" austria as neCessaIy 10 the latter's safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

alleges that they attempted to extort 900 from
him. Murphy and McGrecvy were on bail, which
will be forfeited. The was proceeded WITH not
withstanding their absence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

Noi ANSWER TIE CONSPIRACY CHARGE.
eceo,.' OCT. 23.-o. 4. Murphy and Robert Nc
bssv 'ne public works contractors, did not answer
len uie charge OF conspiracy preferred against
@AcAsa Connolly, another contractor. who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

The Anclora grounded at Greenock last week, while
proceeding TO Glasgow, but hoated without dam
age The mishap was due to the hurricane prevailing
In the British Isles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

TRAIN N-WRECKERS AGAIN AT WORK IN ENGLAND.
London, oct. 23-An unsuccessful attempt was
made on Wednesday 10 wreck express train on the
Great Western Railroad Reading, by tho placing
of q number Of sleepers across the rails. AT about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
THREE CANDIDATES FOR PARNELLS SEAT.
NOMINATIONS MADE BY THE MCARTHYITEs AND
THE CoNSEIVATIVES-MICHAEL
L
DAVITT'S INTENTIONS.

Cork Oct 23.-At convention to-day OF the follow
ers Of Justin Mccarthy local butter merchant Martin
Favcn, was selected to against John e. Redmond
the Parnellite candidate for the seat In Parliament
representing Cork City left vacant by the death OF
Charles Stewart Parnell. The Conservatives nave
selected the Deputy Lieutenant OF the County Captain
Sarsfed, to contest Cork City against Redmond ana
the McCarhyite candidate. The Conservatives have
an Idea that in te heat of the fight between the con-
tending factions their candidate may slip in and carry
off the prize.
Queenstown oct 23.-Immediaely upon the arrival
at Queenstown this morning Of the steamer Wisconsin,
Michael Davitt was interviewed in regard to his nomi
nation by the McCartyites candidate for the seat
in the House OF Commons for North Kilkenny, mado
vacant by the death Of Sir John Pope liennessy Mr.
Davitt said that he could not say whether lie would
or would not accept the nomination. until he reached
Dublin and had opportunity OF consulting with his
friends In spite of Mr.. Davitts reticence. it is gen
orally believed that he will accept the nomination.
Dublin, oct. 23.-Archbishop Walsh repudlates the
interview which it was said held shortly after the
death of Mr.. Parnell, and I'm which he quoted as
referring the dead leader in terms dsparagng that
they aroused indignant comments IN many quarters
where sympathy for the dead man was not expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

RUSSIAN HEBREWS ATTACKED BY PEAbANTs.
ST. Petersburg, oct. 23.-Peasants have attacked
Hebrews living in starOdoob and the neighbOrlng
ylllnges, burning and pilagng shops and dwellings of
Hebrews and Leverey ill-treating the occupants ard
their families
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24
BANK OF ENGLAND p,-,,rov vovr,,rvr

Lanai, = '1.'"I7'4.'U LLIUN MUNIhENI'
S,ol svn The Bank Of England on balance today was
o JtVJJ Included in the wifi drswal vros e7O 900
-PHeht 10 New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

The Society Of Wood Engravers Of America is a
fourshng organization and includes among its mem
bers many of the bestknOwn wood engravers in this
country. 1t was organized several years ago. J. p
Davis Of this city, is at present secretary Of the
society the other officers live I'm various parts of the
country. Among the members who sent works TO the
International Exhibition at Berlin, which has awarded
the society the highest honor in its power, Frank
French, + s. King. G. Kruell, V. Bernstrom, W. b.
Cosson T. Cole, J. p. Davis, 7. Johnson, Elbrdge
Kingsley, II. a. Muller G. \. Powell, : G. Putnam,
John Tinkey, L. H. Wellington and Henry Wolf.
The artists OF this city were gratifcd at the
distinction conferred upon the American cngravers.
The diploma is another proof of the supreme excel
euce OF the wood engraving of this country.
some of the awards OF the jury of the Berlin EX-
hibtlon failed to meet the approval OF artists abroad
Mr. Mosher ar American artist in Paris received
an honorable mention, among many others. He de-
clinoi however. to accept the dictum Of the Jury,
believing that he was entitled 10 a prize ana wrote
letter to that effect TO Anton Werner the Berlin
artist who acted president OF the committee. 70
fault however, can be found with the decision in
reference to the work OF tho wood enSravcrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-24

THE AMERICAN WOOD ENGRAVERS HONoRED.
Berlin Oct 23.-Thc Committee Of the International
Exhibition Of Fine Arts at Berlin in 1901 has awarded
to the Society OF American Wood Engravers, Of New
York City, tho great diploma Of honor.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-11-22
GETTING SHORT Or COAL
The Supply Of the Bituminous Ar
ticle Running Low
PITTSBURGH LOOKED TO FOR RELIEF
Consumers in Chicago aud the NORTH
west Urxestiy Appeal for More
Plentifni suppiy-Causes Of the
Apparent Famspe.

CHICAGO, Nov. CIV. p Rend has
returned from the meeting of eastern
coal operators and looks upon the
local famine in soft coal as more far
reaching in its general affects than at
first credited. He says there 10
a great scarcity of soft coal hero
and elsewhere throughout the north
west Figurativey speaking. manu-
faeturers. railroad purchasing agents
and large coal consumers are begging
and imploring on their Bonded knees
the bewildered coal operator and coal
dealer 20 let them have supply Of
coal that will keep their indus
tries aud interests from suffering
serious loss and injury Railway
general managers in many cases
are sending dispatches urging for
ward fuel aud expressing fears
that unless shipments are inereased at
once their trains will be forced to atop
In fact there Is not bituminous coal
enough al present 20 satisfy the enor-
nous and phenomenal demand
Csases OF the shortage.
The causes of this condition of things
ere numerous and complex. The gen.
eral scarcity Of coal affects most o. the
northwest. but in our local market
this is greatly intensified by the strike
IN the coal regions of Indiana A
vast ausntity OF this coal is sold
in Chicago. The late suddea strike in
the extensive eoai-prodacing region of
Brazil Ind, shuts out the shipment Of
that coal from this market and forces
those who have been using It to pur-
chase Illinois AID other coal 10 its
stead
In Ohio and western Pepnsvlvania
there ~ now home market for nearly
ali thai can be prod reed in those sec
coal can be spared at present
for the vest The failure Of
gas. 90 Rs greatly diminished sup
ply, IN Ohio. Pennsv wanna and In
diana has forced is abandonment by
manufacturers In Rita bargh aud in
fact almost every place In pennsyl-
vsnia. snd IN such places in Ohio az
Dayton. Columbus and Springfield.
end in Indianapolis aud xlmoes all
the manufacturing towns of In
diana The coal required to take
the place Of natural gas amounts
IN vast tonnage, The stocks
Of coal in Cincinnati laid In last spring
and summer from shipments down the
Ohio and Kanavha rivers from Penn
syivsnia ard West Virginia are about
depicted and that ctr has not now .
weeks supply ahead Ths OHIO river
has been low for neath> and no coal
has bssn 90 can be foated down its
stream ~ Cincsnnsti louisville and
ether pisces getting their supply IN
shis way The railroads everywhere
are taxed ~ their utmost limit IN nov
snv he ercps ~ the country and other
rercaAnaise required for general use-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-11-22
THEY FOUND HER DEAD.
Horrible Discovery Made by the servants
Of . wealthy Kansas Farmer.

Horrible Discovery Made by the servants
Of . wealthy Kansas Farmer.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 81
Wednesday night Hugh o'Neill, the
wealthiest farmer and stock raiser In
the vicinity of Florence, Kan. left
home after forbidding his employees to
go to the rooms occupied by his
wife until he should return. He
did not come back, and Friday
one OF the women went 10 the
room and knocked repeatedly. Re-
ceiving no answer. she called for as
sistance and the door was broken down
The wife was found dead on the floor
with two bullct-holes in her head and
her throat cut The body had begun TO
decompose and il is certain that she
was killed Wednesday. Nothing can
be learned as to the direction ia which
the husband has gone.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-11-22

Ing the waves OF the Atlantic. She left
Liverpool on the 18th inst. when a ter
rible gale was sweeping around the
British coas. and playing havoc with
shipping. She Immediately ran into .
boiling sea that sent mighty volumes Of
water over the vessel The crew were
com pelled to cling to ropes to keep
from being swept overheard. The sea
boarded the vessel, swept over the
deck and carried with it Quartermaster
Thomas Mckenzie, who in going over
the rail gave a piercing shrek of des-
pair. He disappeared in the angry
waters and was seen no more. In such
a sea nothing could be done for him
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-11-22


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