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THEY THOUGHT IT PROPER.
streatOr and Hawkins Justify Their Torture
o. Isms.

O. lams
PITTSBURG. Nov. 1.-The final testimony
in behalf Of the Commonwealth in the Iams
case was heard this morning. Nothing
new was ELECTED. Quartermaster Robbins
of the Tenth Regiment then opened the
case for the defense with an address to the
jury, in which he declared Iams made him.
self sick by swallowing tobacco while
hanging by the thumbs. Notwithstanding
Colonel Streator pointed out the enormity
OF Iams' crime to him in fatheTly manner,
lams was defiant and continues so still
Chief Deputy Sheriff Gray was the first
witness, and he told Of the situation in
Homestead before the troops were called
out. A certified copy Of the Governors
order calling out the troops was put in
evidence and the court took a recess.
At the afternoon session Lieuten ant
StreatOr. one of the defendants, WAS called
TO the stand. he ret0fd the story bf Iams'
conduct and his punishment, and said that
lams had previously been sentenced to
carry the log" as punishment for deser-
tton from guard duty. Upon the commits
sion of the second offense witness conferred
with Colonel hawkins as to the punish
ment that should be inflicted and they de-
clded on hanging by the thumbs. The regi-
mental physician was instructed to see that
no physical injury should be permitted, and
when the doctor said that Iams was sick
from chewing tobacco he was cut down.
witness said the purpose 0i the punishment
was TO prevent the recurrence of such
breach Of discipline. On cr0ss-examination
nothing additional was adduced.
Colonel Hawkins then took the stand,
but his version Of the occurrences did not
materially differ from Colonel Streator's
AID the stories already published. In the
witness opinion the mode of punishment
was proper. Iams' Gffense, he said, was
mutlny and he had seen men shot for it.
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Races al Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Nov. L. The track was
slow to-day and the winners were as fol-
lows:
Five furlOngs. Parapet won, Cyrena
second, Grand Phillips third. Time. ;05.
One mile. Alphonse won. Vrgie johnson
second, India Rubber third. Time, :44A.
The handicap race Of five furlongs,
Viclae won, lie Grande and Lady Jane ran
a dead heat for the place. Time, LOS
One mile and seventy yards, Strathmaid
won, Valera second. Bonnie Byrd third.
Time, :47%.
-Four and a half furlongs, Too Quick won,
Miss Perkins second, Little George third.
Time. :5S.
Five furlongs, White Rose won, Regret
second, Blanche's Last third. Time, :05.
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Comparative Statement for the Month Just
Passed

Comparative Statement for the Month Just
Passed.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The following is
a synopsis of the public debt statement
Issued this afternoon:
Interest-Dearing debt. 1886, ,322, ,734; de-
crease for the month, s195 43O. Certificates
and tfeasG,5 notes, offset by an equal
amount Of cash in the Treasury, s598, ,OO8,-
sT6; decrease, IS, ,752. Aggregate debt,
including certificates and treasury notes,
s., 1,564, ,33l, go.
Cash in the Treasury-Gold, silver and
paper, S749, ,365, ,942; bonds, fractional cur
Teney, etc, S16 436, ,536.
Demand liabilities-Gold, silver. currency
certificates. S59S. 0Os, ,s76; redemption fund,
balance and accounts, S37, 362. 203; gold
reserve and net cash balances, S131, Oil, ,401 :;
aggregate, S766, 202, $50.
Cash balancs in Treasury September 30,
1892, S131 ,S95, ,9lS; do. October 81. 1892,
Sl3l, ,4ol; decrease for the month. 1854
BIZ
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FRANCES WILLARD PRESIDENT.
Election Of Officers by the women's Christian
Temperance Union.


Temperance Union.
DENVER, Nov. 1.-Lody Henry Somerset
presided at this mornings session of the
W. c. I. U. After devotional exercises the
convention proceeded to the election of off,
GERS for the ensuing year. Miss Frances Z.
Willard was reelected president and was
conducted to the platform amid the greatest
enthusiasm and the waving of handker-
chiefs. Mrs. Buell. was elected correspond
ing secretary; Miss Bush, treasurer; Mrs.
Woodbridge, recording secretary.
This afternoon, at meeting OF the
editors Of papers, an organization for an
interstate w. c. T. L. Press Association
was formed and officers elected. The presi-
dent is Miss Sadie L. Reed OF Indianapolis.
In convention some discussion was caused
by the fact that a Republican club had held
a meeting in the unfinished Willard Hall,
and a resolution was adopted express
ing amaZement and sorrow and record
ing the united protest of the delegates
that the first meeting held within
the walls should have BEEN composed
of the allies of political party
whose policy and principles regarding
the liquor traffic are utterly opposed TO the
spirit and purpose Of the orga niZation. The
explanation which was offered that the
hall is not yet under the control of the
organization was accepted with rejoicing.
Reports of the work among the colOred
people, on coffee houses and scientific
cookery followed. The evening session
was occupied by the reading of reports from
the State presidents.
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FIERCE FOREST FIRES.
Whole Sections Of Country Blazing in Penn
sylvaDia and Indiana.

Whole Sections OF Country Blazing in Penn
sylvaDia and Indiana.
UNIoNTowN, Pa, Nov. News reached
here this evening that fierce forest fires are
raging along the mountains from Ohio Pyle
to Delaney's Cave, distance of 20 miles
In many cases stock have pershed ana the
range and volume of the fire is now so
great as TO threaten the destruction of the
people on Isolated farms. Fire is now burn
Ing within mile or so of the Unionville
Soldier Orphan school and only a heavy
rain VIII save the place from destruction
before morning. Large gangs Of men are
out fighting the fire without cessation, but
they can do little to prevent its spread, the
country being literally dried up.
BRowNsTowN, Ind, Nov. FOREST fires
are raging with great fury south aud south
west four miles away. and the roar OF the
flames can be heard here. The heavens last
night were lighted with a glare visible for
fifty miles. Nothing except a heavy rain
can prevent the entire destruction of the
most valuable timber In this section of the
State. The loss already amounts to 500, 900.
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THE NAVAL MILITIA.
Pennsylvania and Vermont Organize Corps Of
-. the New Force.

Pennsylvania and Vermont Organize Corps Of
-. the New Force
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-PeHnsylvania and
Vermont are the last two States that have
notified the Navy Department OF the pre-
liminary organization of naval militia.
There are already eight States with prop
erly equipped ard credltable naval militia
organized in conformity with the national
law and receiving aid from the Federal
Government They are Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Texas ana Cali
fernia.
. The.growth of interest in this part Of the
national defense is very gratifying to the
officials OF the Navy Department, and in
order to further stimulate IL and at the
same time provide forthe leading demands
upon the National Government for assist
ance in this behalf, Secretary Tracy will
ask Congress IN his annual message to in
crease tile appropriation for the equipment
Of The naval militia from S25, 600 to $50, 600.
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THE MONETARY CONFERENCE
The Instructions 70 the Commissioners Com
pleted by the Treasury

Tie Instructions 20 the Commissioners Com
pleted by the Treasury
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 1.-InstTuctions 10
the Commissioners of the United States to
the International monetary conference at
Brussels. beginning November %. have
been completed at the Treasury Depart
ment and sent 10 the White House, where
President Harrison communicated them to
Henry ". Cannon Of New York, one of the
commissioners. Mr.. Cannon had a confer
ence with the Secretaries of State and Of
the Treasury al the State Department The
instructions are in line with the Presidents
views expressed in his message to Congress
and in other ways. and they en- join upon
the commi issloners the duty of eDdeavoring
TO secure from the conference some tangible
and practical result which shall lead TO the
enlarged use Of silver as a money metal. Il
has been finally announced officially that
Mint Director Leech will attend the con-
ference ia an advisory capacity.
Cannon, Senator Jones aud Director
Ieech will sail from New York on the 9Th
prox.,. the day after the election, on the
steamer City Of New York, for Liverpool.
The remaining three delegates will meet
In Washington on the 10th to receive the
final Instructions from the President
through the Secretary of State, prior to
their departure from New York on the 18th
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Black Horse, well-knowp chier, who controls
a large number of the young bucks in tina
tribe, and who has always sought an oppor-
tunity to create disturbances, is said to
have put himself at the head of his
faction, occupying the Carrezmo Noun
Btins, and they are sworn to Kill
any persons attempting TO enter the mouu-
tains. II trouble is precipitated, it will
bring the peaceful and warlike elements OF
the Navajo tribe into bloody conflict.
No details can be ascertained Tonight
but Il is as certain that all cavalry stationed
at Fort Wingate left at an early hour this
morning on a forced march for Camp Def
ance, and trouble of serious nature is
manifsstly anticipated.
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THE AUBURN FAILURE.
Largs Liabilities Of the Defunct Hollenbec
Bank

AUBURN, Nov. 1.-The Hollenbeck bank
failure Of yesterday is more disastrous
than was anticipated, and business eonse-
quently is somewhat stsgnated. No official
account of the banks standing is given our,
but the estimated liabilities are SCI, 900.
The assets are not more than $4,000. The
heaviest losers are w. c. Conrov. the
Sheriff, $1,000; j. NJ. Jacobs. County
Treasurer, S4O0; General Joseph Hamilton,
$500; Roll Kenison & Co., S24O0; j. A.
Filcher $500; L. r. Clifford & Co., S21OO; /;
Edward Gilbert, $500; Alexander & Son,
$500; Cooperative Fruit Company, $1,000:
City of Auburn, S1O0; w. NJ. Crutcher.
$500; Il; +. Rooney, $500; Frank HoIeomb,
Sl0O0; besides nearly every society in Au-
burn and hundreds of depositors in amounts
less than $500. No assignment or attach
ment is made and no official reason is yet
generally known for the failure, which il is
presumed has been coming on for years.
Mr. Hollenbeek is reported better this
morning, but is very low.
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A MURDEROUs MANIAC.
Frlghtful Butchery in an Irish Constabulary
Barracks.

Frlshtful Butchery in an Irish Constabulary
Barracks.
DUBLIN, Nov IA horrible crime was
committed last night in the Royal Irish
Constabulsry barracks at Ballnadrina,
County Kildare. Constable Plkington,
seized. 1t is supposed. with sudden fit of
insanity. entered the bedroom where Ser
geant Logan and wife were sleeping and
shot them with revolver, killing both
instantly. The mailman then went to the
room where LOgan's children were sleep
ing and, attacking them. left them for dea
Two were found dead with their heads
crushed in and three fatally injured. The
remaining two were seriously hurt. Pill
klngton then tried to burn the barracks, but
iho alarm was spread. and, finding himself
discovered; he committed suicide. The
crime can be ascribed To no motive. and its
horrible character points to nothing but a
sudden attack of homicidal mania.
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ROBBED THE TRAIN.

Desperate Work Of Two Outlaws in Ala
bama.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. 1-Train-rob-
bers boarded the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia train below Piedmont last
night as the engine was taking water.
Covering the baggsge-master with re-
volvers, they entered the express
car, where they gathered the
engineer and others. The engineer slipped
out In the confusion and started the train
and kept II going at the top Of Its speed
until the robbers pulled the air brake cord,
stopped the train and escaped, though il is
thought one OF them was injured. Express
Messenger Rogers was relieved of 500,
which was the total sp0ils OF the robbers.
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SUICIDE OF AN UNKNOWN.
A Stranger Blows His Brains Out at Stock.

STOCKTON. Nov. IA stranger. who has
been In town short time, committed suicide
tonight by putting pistol-ball in his head.
He left nothing to disclose his identity, but
1t is supposed that he was hostler who
came from Bakersfield. as he had clippings
in his pockets from Bakersfield papers. He
rented room in lodging house and three
minutes after entering the shot was heard.
When found he was dead. On his shirt
were the letters Ii. w.
stable-keeper says the dead man ap-
piled TO him for work few days ago, say
ing he was from down South. He was a
middle-aged man with dark hair sprinkled
with gray, and wore mustache and r small
dot of beard on his chin. He had only SIS
in his pockets
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EVANS IN SANGER.
Craven Detectives GIVE Him Wide
Berth.

FRESNO. Nov 1.-The outcome Of the
Sontag trial does not seem TO have stimu-
lated the detectives and officials to make
another attempt to capture the train-rob-
bers. 1t was stated here as positive fact
that Evans was in Sanger Friday even
ing and spent the greater part of
the night in the town. The person
who gave this information is an officer, and
though he would not say who told him, il is
asserted that it came from reliable so urce.
Clark Moore is not 10 be seen about town,
and, having been baed out he probably
left for his home in the mountains. 1t is
reported that John COffey, Will Parker and
Holiingshead will also be arrested as acees-
sOries after the fact to the murder. Clark
Moore's examination will be set to-day.
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THROWN FROM HIS CART.
A Runaway Accident which May Resul
Fatally.

Fatally.
Frank Becker, q paper-carrier. living at
1889 Eddy street, narrowly escaped being
killed and was seriously injured In run
away accident on Devisader0 street, near
Turk. last night
Becker and friend drove out to the race
track in the formers cart yesterday after
noon.
Becker's horse was young and fractions
and on the return trip became unmanage-
able.
They drove down Devlsadero street,
when Becker lost all control OF the fright
ened animal, which dashed down the street,
and coiiding with butchers cart, threw
both men into the street and wrecked the
cart.
Becker was picked up in an unconscious
condition by Policeman .. G. Phillips, who
summoned the patrol wagon, and the in
iured man was taken to the Receiving Hos
pital.
DR.. Coffman found that Becker was suf-
fering from conclusion OF the brain, and a
possible fracture of the skull.
The physicians consider Becker's condi-
tion serious. but he may recover.
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Indian. Cannot Vn,a-

YANKToN, s. D.. Nov. Judge f. c.
Smith of the Circuit Court to-day decided
that Indians dwelling on the reservation
had no right to vote in the coming election.
de based the decision OH the fact that they
are residing on ground which is subject to
Governmental jurisdiction alone. and as the
State has nothing TO do with Indians they
cannot vote in it,
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THEOLOGICAL PRoFEssoRsHIp.
Nominations Made for the Chair of Christian
Ethics and Sacred phiInsnnhv

Ethics and Sacred Philosophy.
NEW YORK. Nov. I-1he board of trus-
tees OF the General Theological Seminary
held a meeting to-day Nominations were
made for the newIchair of Christian ethics
and sacred philosophy, as follows: Rev
Angelo f. Benton of Sewaunee. Tenn {;
Rev. John j. Elmendorf of Racine, Wis :;
Rev. Francis d. Hoskins of Fort Hamilton.
/. l.; Rev. Philando K. Cady. at present a
member of the faculty, and Rev. Frederic
5. Jewell of Watertown. Wis. The nomi-
nations will be taken under advisement un-
til the meeting OF the board on May next,
at which time one of the nominees will be
elected. 1t is generally believed that DR..
Cady will be the successful candidate. He
at present hlls the chair OF evidences Of re-
vealed religion in the seminary.
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QUAY oUIIE sANGUINE.
Harrison's Success Considered to Be II,
YoHd Doubt.

HaFr Ison-s . buccess Con sidrred to Be Be
YoEd a Doubt.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Senator Quay had
conference this morning with the Repub-
lican leaders, and when he was asked after.
ward to give his view Of the situation he
said: II have gone carefully through the
details OF the work Of the committee man
aging the Republican campaign up to the
present time, and have canvassed with
them propositions for the future. Their
administration is faultless, and the corre-
spondence ] have seen has satisfied me that
the sentiment Of the country is favorable to
a continuance OF Republican rule. Mr.
Harrison will be reelected. NV belief is
that he will carry New York. Indiana and
Connecticut The existing conditions are
such that the electoral vote of New York
Will elect him without Indiana and Con-
necticut. and Indiana and Connecticut will
elect him without New York.
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NOTHING TO SAY.
Gresham Refuses To Affirm or Deny His
Letter 70 Wilson.

CHICAGO, Nov. Judge Gresham was
seen at his residence tonight by a corre.
spondent Of the Associated Press, and told
Of the publication OF his letter.
well, what of it?" he remarked
DO you intend TO take the position out
lined in the leiter?"
Il have nothing TO say"
is the letter acknowledged by you then?"
"Who gives il out?" asked the Judge.
Don '. Dickinson, in New York"
We'll, | have nothing 10 say about it,"
~ 0u Will neither affirm nor deny that
you wrote the letter? ?'
II have nothing 70 say and that's enough +"
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Carrie MacIay's viii.

Edmund ID. Bedell has begun In the Pro-
bate Court contest Of the will OF his
daughter. Carrie Maclay. better known as
Diamond Carrie" who left an estate val
ued at $4,000. which she had accumulated
while keeping disreputable house on Post
street. he was overlooked in the will, and
alleges as grounds of contest that influence
was exercised over his daughter and that
her mind had been impaired by dissipation
and indulgence in opium.
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CHEATED THE LAW.

Death OF Murderer in the Sacramento
County Jail.
SACRAMENTO, Nov. ii. ID. Smith, under
sentence for life for the murder of Robert
Allen a year and half ago. and who has
been in the county Jail pending the appeal
of his case, died to-day. Allen was treas.
urer of the Jockey Club and had some 5000
of the club money in his possession during
the spring meeting. Smith kept dive and
put up job with three desperadoes 10 rob
Allen while the latter was on bis way homo
from his place OF business with the money
Allen was assaulted with hammer and
robbed. He subsequently, died
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from the bank and jumped upon their
holses party OF hunters came along, ana
them. The robbers returned the fire and
about fifteen shots were exchanged. but no
one Injured. The robbers escaped, but
were soon Overtaken by a mounted posse
and another battle ensued. but the robbers
managed to escape and IL is not known
whether any were wounded or not.
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IL you are bilious. take Beecham'y rln,,
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Poisoned by Diseased Nest,

WARSAW. Nov. Twenty persons liv-
ing on farm at Croitsy. a village in Po-
land. have been poisoned by eating the
flesh OF cow that had died from disease
Ten persons who partook Of the meat died.
suffering great agony, and physicians state
the others will not recover
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Foster in West Virginia.

MARTINsBURG, w. Va. Nov. 1.-Secre-
tary Foster OF the Treasury Department
delivered a political address sere tonight
before a large audience. His address was
confined almost solely to the tariff and
wildcat currency plank, as he termed
the Democratic plank on the subject of
currency.
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The Frernh Sink Enaad

PARIS. Nov. 1.-The workingmen at Car
maux have voted TO declare the strike off
and will return TO work Thursday. Glenn
enceau brought about this result by a superb
speech. The political world is greatly as
tUnished at the sudden about face" of the
Radical leader
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DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
Rnmorsd Resignation Of Several Foreign
Ministers

WORCESTER, Mass. Nov. John d.
WashDurne, Minister to Switzerland, has
sent In his resignation to the President.
The reason for resignlng is of business
nature.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The Department
OF State has not yet received the resignation
of Minister Washburne. but it IS expected
soon. He has been 10 poor health.
George s. Bachelor. Minister to Portugal.
called at the State Department to-day and
rendered his resignation. 1t was acce pied
with regret.
There is great excitement at the Chinese
Legation over the report that the present
Minister, Tsuik Kwo Yin, is to be super.
snded by Chi Yui
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0IMPLES black-heads. red, rough chappea ana
7 llfI oily skin cured by CurIcuRA soar
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Five ar Pei pipR

RED BLUFF, Nov. IA fire last night In
the rear Of l.. w. Valentines residence
burned shed and stables. One of a pair oF
valuable horses owned by HOlt& Gregg was
burned 10 death. 1t was valued at $500
No cause is given for the fire. The loss of
shed and stable is nominal and not over
$780, No Insurance.
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BOUND FOR INDIANA.
Postmaker Wanamsker to Spend tn,
Week with the Hoosters.

Week with the Hoos,ers.
PITTsBURG. Nov. 1.-Postmaster-Genera
Wanamaker was in this city to-day en- route
to Indianapolis, going, as he said, "to stir
up little enthusiasm" He will spend the
week making tour of the principal cities
Of the State. Speaking of the prospects, he
said; 81 say it in all candor that think the
prospects for Republican victory Tuesday
are very bright; III is my firm conviction
that President Harrison will be:r e-elected,
| also believe that New York viii give him
larger majority than 1t did in 1885,
think Indiana all right. Connecticut,
although hitherto doubtful State. / think
will give him a fair Republican majority" /"
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Death Of a Centenarian.

PHGNIx, Ariz., Nov 1.-Diego Xermines,
SpanIard, more than 100 years of age. died
here last night. he was a participant in
all the Mexican revolutions since 1864, aud
at one time had coloneps commission
After the treaty of Guadeloupe HidaIgo he
was banished from Mexicn and spent the
remainder of his life In Phoenix, dying In 8
howell