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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
MRS Z. s. HARTS BCTLER 4 THIEF.

HE STOLE JEwELRY VALUED At 81 sOo AND SOME
MoNEY-HE HAS NOT YET BEEN CAPTURED.
Mrs. Emma Hart wealthy widow, living ~
No. I99 Lenox-ave.. has been robbed 81 diamonds
and jcwery valued at 800 by n dshones, butler
The robbery occurred nearly month ago. hut the
police suppressed the facts and It not until
yesterday that the story leaked out At Police Head
quarters. Detective Titus. Of Inspector McI.augh-
Inns stan. IS looking for the butler. who Is still n
large.
Hart. With her son Charles II. Hart she occupies
a handsome house. The butler who robbed Mrs
Hart had been In her employ only short time
Mrs. Hart had considerable trouble with her ser
wants last winter She could no, find butler who
suited her exactly. The who stole her Jewels
was the last Of three or four whom she had tried,
but found wanting He proved more satisfactory
than the rest. however. and Mrs. Hart and her son
concluded that ne would make the Kind of a butler
they wanted. He permanently engaged His
honesty never doubted, and ne had access 10
all parts Of the house.
The butler suddenly disappeared one day. lie
afternoon AMI failed To return. HIS
absence gave rise TO no suspicious until Mrs. Hart
wanted To use her jewelry when she m ide the Us
covery that much Of II missing. Several Jewel
cases had been emptied of their contents.
Among the stolen articles large diamond
brooch several diamond rings diamond earrings
and n gold watch and chain. one diamond ring is
said 70 be worth 100. Besides the diamonds the
butler stole several hundred dollars In cash Mrs
Hart estimates the value Of the stolen jewels at
about 800
The buffers could not be learned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
The COMMITTEE At HOMESTEAD
INVESTIGATING THE CHARGES OF FRAUD AT
CARNEGIE's.

INVESTIGATING THE CHARGES OF FRAUD At
CARNEGIEs.
Pittsburg May 6-Secretary Herberts investigat-
ing committee arrived in Pittsburg this morning
via the Baltimore and Ohio Railway. The com
mittee at $50 o'clock. had conference with II. c.
Frlck. chairman OF the Carnegie Company, and
Assistant Chairman Hunsicker According 10 j. X
Wallace, dhe attorney who makes the charges. Sec
retary Herbert has sent the committee on short
notice and found him unprepared TO proceed I'M
medlatey. However. he has, since yesterday after
noon. collected his witnesses.
The investigating committee Is composed Of Cap
tain w. T. Sampson. Lieutenant A. A. Ackerman
and Professor +. r. Alger. Department OF ord
nance. Captain Sampson is chairman. and In com
mon with the others refuses fatty TO make any
statement TO the newspapers concerning the charges
OF Mr.. Wallace. to give any Information on the
subject. He did state. however. that the Carnegie
Company mad declined TO be represented by counsel
and would simply present the testimony OF It's offi
GERS and employees 10 refute the mysterious charges
made concerning the manufacture OF armor plate
for the Government.
The party went 10 Homestead this morning Ar
rivng at the gate all except the representatives. OF
the press were admitted TO the works. The naval
officers say that they have been ordered TO Keep the
entire proceedings secret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
A NINE-YEAR-OLD MURDERER.
AUGUSTUS DEMUs CHARGED WITH KILL
ING A COMPANION THREE YEARS OLD.
THE LITTLE CHILD TRIED TO SNATCH SOME
FLOWERS AND THE BOY ATTACKED HIM
sAVAGELY - THE VICTIM DIED
FROM
FROM HIS INJURIES.

-KDM HiS INJURIES.
George Demus lives at No. l5s Greenwlch-st
and deals in flowers. On Monday afternoon his
nine-year-old sen. Augustus. was in the back yard
of his home arranging some flowers when Joseph
Calvin, three years old, who lives in the same
house with his parents. walked up behind young
from him. Augustus jumped at the little hoy
hit him on the head with stick and kicked him
In the stomach. Mrs Kennedy, who also lives
in the same house. picked up the unconscious
child and carried him UP to her room and placed
him in her own bed. Mrs Calvin being out at the
time. then called in DR.. John V Sweeney Of No
147 Greenwch-st
Little Joe was very sick all that afternoon and
night. vomiting blood and having repeated con-
Vusions. Yesterday morning he began to i'm
prove. though and hopes were entertained OF his
recovery, when later in the day ne took some
nourishment.
He went out to play for while In the after
O'Clock. He was attacked with commissions and
at o'clock last evening the little fellow died
Dr. sweeney refused to give certificate Of
death. believing there were suspicious clrcum-
stances surrounding the case. Complaint was
made at the Church-st police station at 1920
o'clock last night and Officer Devery was detailed
on the case. He arrested young Demus. who was
sent 10 the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
to Children.
The boy. when brought before Sergeant Rren-
nan. denied his guilt and his father said the boy
was selling flowers at Union Square at the time
who both live in the same house. said they saw
the assault
Young Demus will he arraigned at the Tombs
Police Court this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
THE TRANSATLANTIC NAIL SERVICE.

London. May SIN the House OF Commons to-day
Arnold Morley. Postmaster-General. made the state
ment. in reply TO William Kenny. that since July
1898. the White Star steamers Teutonc and Majes-
tic had sailed from New-York with the malls ten
times. and the American Line steamers Paris and
New-York. also with the mails equal number OF
times. The records showed that four times the
mails by the British steamers had been delivered
earlier thar by the American ships twice the malls
by the American ships had been the earlier and the
remaiing four times the two lines had been
:ernns
Sydney Buxton, Under Colonial Secretary. In re-
ply tc c. f. Vincent. said that Canada and other
British colonies had asked the Government to
amend the Customs act of 1873. with view Of eIl-
abnR colonies TO conclude preferential trade
rangerents with one another. The Government. he
said. considering the matter. but had not yet
request.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
.ur FRENCH MINISTRY SUSTAINED.

,.,rr M, CONFIDENCE ON THE OUESIlON VI
PROSECUTING A SOCIALIST DEPUTY
M, Nav s-The Chamber Of Deputies was
wasd with visitors and members to-day when
=. uul.rand read the report OF the committee, or
~s,.h h. was chairman to which was referred
"a. matter OF considering the advsaoility OF prose-
.u,,,y NJ Toussaint. Socialist Deputy for the
rlsvsnth Arrondssement Of Paris. for insulting the
,l,cs an the occasion Of the strike OF the workmen
IN the Trgnac ironworks. The report was un-
favorable 10 the proposal OF the Government 10
prosecute NJ. Toussaint.
Nbsn the reading OF the report was finished NJ
oo,rsud Republican, made vigorous speech
.S,Inss the 6ndng OF the committee and in favor
~ reiectine its report. He demanded that NJ
Toussaint be prosecuted and denied that that gen
tleman had any right whatever 10 immunity De-
cause he was Deputy. - -. -. -
Premier Casimir- Perier demanded a vote OF con-
ndence upon the question OF prosecuting NJ. Ious-
jecion of the Governments proposal TO prosecute
Is an encouragement to Socialists and an insult 10
4 vote was taken with the result that the Gov
eminent was sustained-29l 10 220.
The Socialist Deputies issued thus evening mani
Chambers vote this afternoon The manifesto
says ..., -. a.. c,rar,-,.r,
will not make us finch. We shall do our duty and
send our delegates to the Trignac works and else
where TO follow the example OF Comrade Ious-
saint .,
Deputies Baudin Toussaint. Valiant and Mil
ierand OF the Socialist party, have started for
Trignac A Socialist demonstration is being ar
ranged by the Paris Socialists for next Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
KELLY TO SET SAIL TO-DAY.
HIS DIRE THREAT NOT TO LEAVE DIES MONIES
BEFORE GETTING BACK THE MONEY HE
SPENT FOR FLAT BOATS

Des Moines Iowa, May SIT is the intention
OF General Kelly to start the fotla OF fiat
boats bearing his army" now swclled TO 400 men,
down the Des Moines River some time tomorrow.
For a time to-day the General was obdurate
about leaving town. and announced his determine
ton TO remain In Des Moines until he should be
reimbursed for all the money invested In the Nat
boats Most OF It given to him to-day. and
he is now willing to respect the wishes OF the
people of this city and depart. Ample provisions
have been furnished the army" for one day. and
reports from points along the river indicate that
the men will be cared fer. 1t is now currently
understood that Speed desires TO supplant Kelly
and secure command Of the army" and trouble IL
expected the river trip. .
The Omaha Labor Committee which has travelled
with the army" will start for home tomorrow.
It's members Nedrey and Scoring, express them
selves as disgusted with Kelly and his methods.
and as regretting the time they have wasted upon
he declared that his men had grander duty to
perform than TO look Tor work. .,,
Chairman Lowery, OF the Citizens Committee,
who began the work an ardent admirer OF Kelly.
and the movement, also has changed his opin-
ION II would like to tell what have learned OF
Kelly and his men since have been on this com
mttse' he said this morning. but II ! did the
tulblic would not give another cent and want To
ss,ef The gang out Of the city"
Desertcrs from the army" agree In asserting
that Kelly's plan Is TO run the army on the
museum plan from this time on. and MI his pockets
with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
CLEARING UP AZ OLD MUGDER MYSTERY.
ARREST OF A WEALTHY CALIFORNIA RANCHMAN
WHO MURDERED HIS WIFE AND CHILD
NEARLY THIRTY YEARS AGO.

ARREST OF a WEALTHY CALIFORNIA RANCHMAN
WHO MURDERED HIS WIFE AND CHILD
NEARLY THIRTY YEARS AGO.
San Francisco May 3 CspecaD.-News just re-
celved from Yreke. Siskyou County shows that
n murder mystery has been cleared up after nearly
thirty years and that wealthy and prominent
ranchnan named George Decker has been arrested
for killing his wife and baby. The facts are as
strange as romance Twenty seven years ago Decker
arrived in Yreka with his pretty wife and two chill
dren. He had money. but IT was soon noticed
that he grossly neglected his wife. and that he
seemed 10 be scheming to involve her with other
men whom ~ invited to his rooms In the hotel
Even after a child had been born to him he con
tlnucd his conduct and also paid much attention TO
a rich widow OF the place one day Mrs. Decker
announced thnt che going to Shasta with her
husband The whole family departed but tho next
day Decker returned with his two children, saying
that he had sent his wife to Shasta by the stage
with her baby.
Mining excitement was running high then. and
Mrs. Decker soon forgotten. No one ever saw
her again but Decker soon afterwarl secured di-
vorce alleging that his wife had eoped. and he mar
ried the widow She soon died and her money fur
nisnel the basis OF Deckers present large fortune
He has lived for years fine ranch. but hs
friends say that cannot endure to be left alone.
especially a, night and that he often IL unable to
sleep, rising and reading through the night
Last week a sheep herder. who climbed desoate
rocky hill fve miles from Yreka discovered in a
natural the skeleton OF woman ana chiid
The baby was evidently extremely yotnB, as the
jawbone was tOothless The wOman's skull had been
the head When the skeletons were brought here
by the sheriff they Identified by those who had
known Mrs. Decker and her child. SO much proof
was gathered that the sheriff arrested Decker, ana
has him In jail Decker has refused TO make max,
any statement but IL Is expected that startling facts
will be brought light at the examination to-mor-
row The says cksr ins fsa co4pee
The feeling against him Is strong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
ais THE CRASH COMINq?"
,,rrrcULTIEs OF THE RosEBERY
MINISTRY.
.,,xroSs OF LONDON PAPERs-A CABINET CON
FERENCE

..,,oxs OF LONDON PAPERs-A CABINET con-
FERENCE.
...aor May s.-A Cabinet conference was
-,,uoned at noon to-day to consider the situa-
s' " :, regard 10 .he Budget
'O cun in an article under the caption
., crash Coming?' expresses the opinion Of
,,r,ter (Mr T. P. O'Connor. VI. P) that the
wv ,r the House Of Commons last Friday on
WV raward Clarke's amendment to the Regis
e hul-2s2 TO 27s-a Government majority
.s.,r,aen. was a prelude to q still narrower
@.s,,v nossibly ten. in the vote on the second
s,no ~ the Budget next Thursday. Such
',,r THE sun asserts, would make IT I'M
O,.,a Cor the Government to carry out the rest
po's''.me -,osramme The Sun" also says the mar
u =. ~ the Liberal majority in the Hackney
-, vssterday as compared with the major
-..o,ysd by Sir Charles Russell I'm the last
;" ~. !, that division. may be regarded as an
.,'.,on., indication Of the Governments pre-
carious posuoii xoor Tho, tha Gov.
&c approaching the stage beyond which
v ILL be impossible to 60. and ADVISES the
IL s,.ts wa. calling of a meeting OF It's supporters
- decide which Of It's measures sna De IN I'M ,,r
too.hos 70 I'd in order that the others may pe pro-
eeTss' TSs other afternoon papers comment on the
.,,uation in similar strain. though In somewhat
A1iorI IorSon' May S-"The Daily Chronicle ap-
E to ,he liberals to concentrate their ener-
pes .nd rally round the Government Other-
tr'ss gre the dissolution is inevitable; II says
"rhs budget bill may escape defeat by MAJOR
, lHe univ ten followed by a reduced majority
iy u! .yen :, minor minority in the clauses"
OF nTSs 1Ysn Daily Telegraph" says: The Govern
rosnt expects majority OF only a o3zen; & dne dis
msn. sn. edlfce reared on the basis Of Welsh dis
Wnoe VIM uome Rule and other demands OF discord-
s,at ~, Liberal groups totters to the fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
ITS SUGAR NOT SHUT OUT or ILLINOIS
ATTORNEY GENERAL MOLoNEY DENIES RUMoR
ABOUT THE TRUsr-THE HEARING IN
BOSTON POSTPONED.

Springfield H., May S-Attorney-G General Mooney.
on being asked to-day II 1t were true that he had
ordered the Sugar Trust TO keep its goods out OF
Illinois replied with emphasis that It not and
there was absolutely no foundation for any such
statement lie has neither said done anything
To warrant any such story and Is at loss to Know
whence the rumor emanated
Uoston May SIN the Supreme Court to-day Jus
tlce Holmes ordered that subpoena be served upon
the American Sugar Refining Company returnable
on June l. on that day the representatives OF the
company will be required 20 fe their answer TO tne
The case will be heard It's merits on the folla~-
Ing dax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
LEBAuDy w1THDRAws HIS CHARGES

Paris. May S.-M. Max Lcbaudy has withdrawn
all OF his charges against Count Ellie de Talleyrand
Perigord. 1t is stated that NJ. Lebaudy has been
almost entirely reimbursed for the losses sustained
through the Counts alleged forgeries.
An expert in handwriting who has examined the
notes on which Lebaudy said Tal1eyrand-Perigord
had forged the signatures pronounces them to be
genuine in every respect The signatures. he says.
in Lebaudy's handwriting The Counts
counsel will demand his release at once. Decision
will be given probably tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
STEAMERS ENCOUNTER HEAVY ICE.

Halifax, May s.-The Allan liner Siberian arrived
from Glasgow and Liverpool to-day without calling
at ST. Johns. being unable to get through the Ice
At Cape Broile the steamer Virginia Lake sig
nailed and the Siberian transferred her st. Johns
malls and passengers 10 her. After battling with
large fields OF ice she made this port without serious
mishap.
The Red Cross Line steamer Silvia arrived to-day
from ST. Johns after spending the night in the fog
off the harbor. The captain reports ice in ponderous
jams all along the route
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
TO VOTE ON THE CIVIL MARRIAGE BILL.

Budapest. May S.-The House of Magnates will
vote on the Civil Marriage bill tomorrow. Should
they reject 1t. the Wekerle Ministry will resign.
The local newspapers have reused much indgna-
ton against Count Kanoky by asserting that he is
intriguing to defeat the bill In proof of their as
serton they point to the attitude OF Count Czlraky.
who besides being Magnate, Is chief of a section
In the Foreign Office In Vienna. He has been busy
for weeks fomentng opposition to the measure. and
has been assisted in this work by several persons
who stand high at court. The Hungarian Liberals
are extremely bitter against CZiraky and many Of
them do not hesitate to denounce Kanoky openly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
4 BURGLAR SHOT BY CADETS.
WARM RECEPTION FOR An INTRUDER IN \
MILITARY SCHOOL.

Poughkeepse, n. Y. May S.-A burglar broke
into the Riverside Military Academy here NJ
O'Clock this morning and ransacked the rooms OF
nearly fifty students. stealing watches and every
thing OF value he could nnd
Two cadets. Hugh Bullock aged twenty anu
Harold y. Lewis aged nineteen. sons OF prominent
ci,Izens of Atlanta Ga were aroused by the In
truders noise and hid in the hall with loaded re-
volvers while the burglar was on an upper floor
When he came downstairs the boys fred four shots
at him two Of which entered his body.
The burglar escaped from the building and,
though weak from his wounds. managed to rcach
the New-York Central Station where he was ar
rested and taken to Police Headquarters. lie Hes
in A critical condition. He told Coroner Frost tnat
hs name Is Charles X. Davidson sailor. forty
seven years old. He says that two weeks ago ne
left the steamship Campania and has since been
idie He saws he came TO Poughkeepsie Sunday
10 look for work. and has had nothing to eat in
two days The cadets who shot him have not been
arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
EX-PREM1ER wHITEwAY's STATEMENT
HE SAYS REPRESENTATIVES, CONVICTED OF

BRIBERY ARE "siIAMEFULLY Treated"
St Johns, N F.. May 8.-Sr William V. White
way, the exPremer of Newfoundland, issued a
manifesto to-day the political situation, pro-
claiming that the representatives, of the people are
Shamefully and cruelty treated when convicted of
bribery and corruption. and that the verdics pro-
nounced against them at the recent trials most
unwarranted.
The statement has created a great sensation. and
II is the general opinion that the ex-Premier will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
TO ASK BRECKIyRIDGE TO wIrHDRA W

Lexington. KY. May Sit IL rumored here to-day
that a delegation OF Democrats will soon walt upon
Colonel Breckenridge and present him paper ask
Ing him. In the name OF the party. to withdraw
from the
The abort but sharp campaign conducted by Colo
mel Breckinridge In his own behalf for renomlna-
ton by the Democrats Of the Ashland District. for
Congress- came 10 an end to-day BY the departure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
coRBErr TO APPEAR IN PARIS.

sctor. May a-James J. corbett. the American
Of s.sssst has signed a contract for a season
gnnins nnsshts at the Nouveau Cirque, Paris be-
2 hoxinS ~ ~. ~ His performances will be confined
Sortett Viii ilnitions BY the terms OF the contract
&c WIN ons receive $5oo for his eight Appearances
q. 'pe" MS provincial tour in GLASGOW on Nav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
DISCHARGED ron DOING THEIR DUTY.

MILrrIAMEN At CLEVELAND oUsTTD FROM
THEIR BUSINESS PLACES FOR HELPING
TO SUPPRESS THE RIOTS
Cleveland. Ohio. May s-Coone G. /. Kennan, Of
the 9Th Regiment. o. y. c.. has been Informed that
three members or Company have been discharged
by their employers for responding 10 Mayor Blee's
call for militia to suppress the riots Wednesday
last Mayor Blee has taken the matter up. and Will
force a settlement with the employers The Ohio
law imposes a penalty OF six months imprisonment
and 1900 fine for just such attempts to prevent IA
soldier from responding To call
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
rung and other noisy demonstrations OF toy were in
dulged In - ''' WIZ -"
RUMORED TROUBLE IN BUENOs AYREs
AN OUTBREAK SAID TO HAVE OCCURRED IN
THE ARGENTINE CAPITAL

London, May S-A rumor has reached the Argen-
tine Consulate here that revolutionary outbreak
has taken place in Buenos Ayres The Consul
General says that although he has received no on
cial information. the report comes to him from a
trustworthy source.
Nothing Is known OF revolution In Buenos Ayres
at the Argentine Legation. the anking house or
Baring Brothers or any OF the other places having
oifcal or commercial relations with the Argentine
Republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09

OF the Colonel for Washington He made no speech
to-day but there large assemblage OF his
supporters at the railway station bid him good
by. and wish him success In his efforts TO remain
In the House OF Representatives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
Joy AT THEIR RELEASE

tie ss,.uay &-The tourists who were rescued from
improves ss cave at Lugloch yesterday are much
loleins yslcaily and mentally to-day. The re-
8!aybcdv made imsde known can scarcely be described
snef Wa ,reiieyed. and the general feeling OF
eees ana hystsr,eaa IN cheering. handshaking en-
4, ''se''cai weeping. Church bells were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
BOMB EXPLOSION IN ROME

sy.n,ss may s.-A bomb exploded at O'Clock this
Three M, ~ 'front.' OF Prince Odescalchrs palace
Se'sons were wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
nlG r0RESr FIRE Y WISCONSIN.

West super,or. Wis, May S-A big forest fire is
raging two miles this eide OF Fond du Lac. on the
81. Louis River and is making rapid progress be-
fore a strong wind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09
THE CHICKASAW NfTION EXCITED.
GOVERNOR WOLF ARRESTED on CRIMINAL
CHARGE. AND A SUPREME COURT JUS
TIcE REMOVED FROM OFFICE

from the Chckasaw Nation that Governor Wolf has
been arrested. charged with appropriating $1,000
of the leased districts money. Judge Joseph Kemp
OF the Supreme Court. has been removed for mai
feasance in office. and will be mpeached. The ex-
element is at white heat and II Is believed the
revelations OF to-day will results In the disruption
OF the Chickasaw Nation and bring about Statehood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-09

THE CzAREwrTcH NAY VISIT ENGLAND.
ST. Petersburg. May Sit is reported that the
Czsrewitch win soon visit the British Court and
meet the Princess Alix OF Hesse, 70 whom he Is be-
trothed.