The Forrest City times., 1891-08-28
MUTINY ON BOARD SHIP.
RiNOLEADER OF A REBELLiOuS
 CREW SHOT DOWN.
Satlors on Che Obdan Try to Capture she ship but arc Dismayed by
 che Killing of Their Leadcr

NEW YoRK, Aug. 24.-Capt. Bakker, of the Netherland line steamship ob- dam, will never forget the last trip of that craft to Rotterdam. The vessel reached this port late yesterday. As soon as the skipper got ashore he went to the office of the agent of the line and informed him that there was an attempt at mutiny on the trip homo and that one of the ringleaders had paid the penalty of insubordination with his life.
 The Oba am left this port on July 10 for Rotterdam. She had on board up- va q of three hundred cabin and steer ago passenRsrs The craft had been running oil shore but twenty -four hours when the officer on the bridge called upon tho captain and informed him that there was evident disss tisfae- ton among tho firemen and stoken- All of theso were socialists and had given evidence of their antagonism HD tho line on tho previous trip of the vse- eel to this port.
 Capt Bakker sent for Chief Engineer Bol. Tho latter told his superior officer that tho men were on the vergo o4 mutiny and that he had pleaded with them in vain.
 ''fou do your duty and let matters shape themselves" said Capt. Bakker.
 Everything went we'll that night. The craft was forty eight hours out from port and Capt. Bakkcr had about made up his mind that the fears of his officers were guileless, when the vessel began to slow down and finally stopped altogether.
 Capt. Bokker went to the bridge and asked what was the matter. The second officer on duty told him that he had given the engine-room no signal to stop or even to slow down. Just then the chief engineer rushed to the bridge. "Come below,' he shouted to the captain; "the men have put out tho fires and threaten to take my life if l insist on giving them orders.n Capt. Baltker hurried below. He found twenty of the tiremen and coal passers punched along side the furnaces. They had drawn the fire and the vessel was simply holding her head to the wind with the aid or few sails. What is the matter with you fellows?" shouted tn captain. A general howl from the men was the answer. ''I'll tell vou what the matter IS, said Petea Duxen. who appeared to be the rincleader We have grown tired of this fife ana we intend to run things to suit our selves.
 All right said the captain, you can acconplis>> your purpose when you do away with me
 "lt that's so III do it now," said Duzen, and picking up heavy iron pick he sprang at the captain. The latter drew back, pulled navy revol- yer from his pocket, aimed it at Duzen and fired. I he man fell at the cap tain's feet with an oath. The ball had entered his left breast and two hours later he died. The killing of this man quelled the mutiuy. The fires were relighted and the vessel proceeded on her way, At Rotterdam the captain had all hands arrested Then he gave himself up on the cha 'gc of murder He was placed under Slo,o00 bonds to appear for trial on the return of the vessel to port next month.
 The 3oy passengers who were on board the vessel were greatly excited All expected that the mutiueers would get possession of the craft Shipping men are confident Capt. Bahker will be honorably acquitted.