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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE ELLENSBURG LYNCHING CASES
Trial Begun and Dilatory Tactics on the
Part of the Defense.

Ellensburg, Sept. 16.-The trial of
Mike Llnder, Frank Ueblelacher, Will
liam Kennedy, Frank Fiegle and Rob-
ert Linke, the men charged with mur-
der in connection with the lynching
OF the Wilson's on the 14th ult., began
this morning in the superior court,
Judge Humes of Seattle presiding.
The state was represented by E. E.
Wager, county attorney, assisted by
w. G.. Graves. H. J. Snively, Edwin
Pruyn, J. B. Davidson, Mires & War
ner and w. J. Welsh appeared for the
defendants.
No demand was made for separate
trials, and all were arraigned together.
The jury box was at once filed from
the regular panel, % names being avail
able. Nine jurors had been passed for
cause when the panel was exhausted
Judge Humes announced that he would
have the sheriff secure so names on an
open venire, but the defense objected
on the ground that such action was
contrary to the new law. The court
did not believe the legislature contem-
plated the locking and delaying of the
work Of courts, and he was willing, if
wrong IN the premises, to let the SUI
preme court correct him.
The defense then made the point that
as the sheriff was prosecuting witness
in the case, having sworn to the COM
plant, he is not qualified to select a
jury.
The court accepted that view, but
promptly instructed the clerk to mott
fy the coroner, who lives at Cle-Elum
to make service at the earliest possible
moment, and report to the court at
8 80 Wednesday morning.
This action was taken because the |
coroner assumes the duties Of the sher-
if whenever the latter, through any
cause, becomes disqualified.
The incomplete jury was then ordered |
to be kept together In custody Of two |
bailiffs till reconvening of the court
Wednesday morning
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
FURNISHED THE CITYS FURNITURE

FURNISHED TIE CiTY'S FURNITURE
The County Attorney Causes the Arrest
Of an Agent in salt Lake
Salt Lake, Sept 16.-Martin Hayken
was arrested here this morning. His
arrest was caused by County Attorney
Whitemore and selectmen whe are
backing him in the proceedings against
the old court in the matter of furn-
iture contract, for furnishing the city
and county building.
Mr.. Hayl1en is the agent Of Andrews
& Company Of Chicago, from whom the
furniture was purchased. Mr.. Hayken
was taken before United States Com
missioner Pratt and released on $1,000
bond to await the result of hearing
This afternoon Mr.. Hayken was
taken before the grand jury to testify
in the investigation, but refused to tes-
tify on the ground that he might in
criminate himself.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
JAIL MYSTERY AT SEATTLE
international Complications Nav Yet
Arise From

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 17,-Captain j.
M. Mclean, a Scotchman, owner and
Captain Jensen, master of the Chilian
vessel Atacama, with lumber from
Port Gamble to South America are in
jail here. Just why the men are in
prison is mystery, and it is alleged
that International complica tions may
arise as results. They were arrested n
short time since on the complaint of an
American sailor, who charged cruelty
on the high seas
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
BOODLiNG IN THE LEGISLATURE
Editor k0Ii Saat Tells the Grand jury
Ahoi,t Political IniuuitieS

Springfield Ill, Sept. 17-Editor
Kohlsaat and Reporter Tom Cannon
Of the Chicago Times-Herald appeared
before the sangamon county grand jury
today, and related what they knew
about boodling in legislature.
The evidence was all in the shape of
affidavits Of prominent Chicago busi-
ness men who swore that money was
paid for the passage of several bills.
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He TRIED SUICIDE IN THE JAIL
Toard Guilty of Manslaushter and Sen
tencca 1T Boise.


Boise, Idaho, Sept. 17.-Wiliam
Thomas, found guilty of manslaughter
for the killing of James Ford a Silver
City was sentenced by Judge Richards
today. He was given the limit, 10 years.
4 motion for new trial has been filed.
The general sentiment is that he got
off very easy and that new trial might
result in a much more severe verdict.
Last night Thomas tried to commit
suicide in Jail. He told some of the
prisoners he would cut his throat from
ear to ear before he would go to the
penitentiary. He removed most Of his
clothes and securing razor which
had evidently been surreptitiously
passed into the jail, started to carry
his threat into execution. One of the
prisoners managed 10 get the razor
away from him and passed it out.
Thomas raved nearly all night. His
conduct was in striking contrast to
his outward mien in court when being
sentenced.
Il would give my life for just one
weeks liberty" he said. I'D fix some
of those id - -, and then God
speed the end
He acted like a wild man.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
guE GoyERSNENT BOND QUESTION
J, nicrpont Morgan Docs Not Consider
the Loan Advisable.

New York, Sept 16-Assistant Treas
urer Conrad N. Jordan says, in rela-
ton to the printed story about the
probable issue Of government bonds:
e have been a party to no discus
sion on the subject with Mr.. Curtis or
anyone else, except in an informal,
gossipy manner, and have not attended
a formal conference. Great many of
our leading fnanciers, including J.
Pierrcpont Morgan, do not consider the
new government loan advisable at this
time"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
STARTING FIRES WITH KEROSENE
The Death Of a Mother and One Child
in Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio Sept 17.-Mrs. Henry
Nolan tried to start a fire with kero-
sene today, pouring oil from can into
the stove.
A terrific explosion followed and in
almost an instant she was enveloped
in flames.
She succeeded in getting out of the
house with one child, Willie, who was
severely burned.
The child Henry was dead when
found.
Mrs Nolan will die
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
PrisO, Consrsss at nenxer

Denver, Sept. 16.-The Denver prison
congress opened today with the annual
address of Captain Joseph Nicholson of
Detroit, president Of the National Pris-
on Association. His address was
model of brevity, merely urging upon
the delegates pertinence and terseness
In their discussions. There were so
delegates present, II of whom were wo-
men. Henry Wolfer, warden OF the
Saltwater Mimi, penitentiary, read
highly instructive paper on the parole
system in penitentiaries.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE
A Meeting at Cincinnati OF Mich Inter
est to Veterans

Cincinnati. Sept. 16.-The 9th an
nual session Of the Society Of the Army
Of Tennessee began here at 10 a. m
with an unusually large attendance
Over 100 officers of high rank were reg
lstered. The morning session was de-
voted to reports and routine business
In the afternoon distinguished visitors
and their ladies attended the reception
at Fort Thomas in Kentucky, rendered
by Commander Cochrane and other ar
my officers.
Governor Mckinley delivered an elo-
quent welcome tonight for the state of
Ohio. General Hicl1enloper in introduce
ing him mentioned him as the proba bic
next president.
Colonel Frederick D. Grant delivered
the oration at the evening session The
address was unusually Interesting. 1t
outlined General Grants plan of cam
paign for closing the war and describ-
ed the order in which General Grant
would have narrated the story In the
second volume of his memoirs, had his
life been spared.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
A BAD ACCIDENT NEAR OAKEsDAl +
A Wild Pony Becomes UnmauageabIe
throwing and Lniurins n Row

oakesdale, Sept. T-James Tucker.
farmers boy, residing five miles
north OF oakesdale, met with a serious
accident Sunday. He was riding a
wild pony, which became unmanage-
able and ran through a Wire fence
throwing young Tucker against a
barn.
Three ribs We're broken. a cash eight
inches long was cut in his leg and he
was badly bruised about the head. His
injuries are considered serious, but not
necessarily fatal
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
MINT WILL COIN DOUBLE EAGLES
Philadelphia Mint Has Capacity of
S1O,OO0,0OO Month.

Philadelphia, Sept. 17.-superintendent
Kretz will commence coming tomorrow
double eagles from the millions of dollars
in gold bullion now stored in the vaults
of the mint in this city.
The press has capacity Of 1900 pieces
a day, which by working to its full ca
pacity will give an output of over s1O,000,-
600 month.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES OPEN FIRE
4 Mob of Seventy Men Driven From
a Tennessee Tail.

Memphis, Sept, 17.-Seventy-five men
made an unsuccessful attempt last
night to lynch Harrison Fuller and
Frank Simpson, negroes, confined in
Henderson county Jail in Lexington for
attempting to outrage the widow of
Pomeroy and a 10-year-old daughter.
The mob broke open the two outer
doors and on reaching the cell of the
negroes the crowd was fired upon by
the sheriff and deputies, seriously
voundng Hugh Cook and slightly
wounding a man named Jones and an
other man named Jones.
This caused the mob to disband.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE BIG FORGERIEs OF A BARON
They Amount to 50,OOO-Warrant for
His Arrest

London, Sept. 1.-THE Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon says: a warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Baron
Won Hammerstein, upon a charge of
having uttered forgeres to the amount
of $4,000.
Baron Won Hammerstein, who was
removed from the position Of editor in
chief Of the Kreuz Zeitung, the princi-
pal organ Of the conservative party in
Germany last July, is supposed to be
in hiding in London.
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Advance in Steerage.

New York, Sept. 16.-All the conti-
mental stea mship companies except the
Thingvalla line made important ad-
vances today in rates for outgoing
steerage passengers, which are now as
high as they were two years ago before
the rate war.
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CHARGED WITH BEING A TRAITOR

Southern Statesmen Become Excited III
Constitutional Conv&ntion
Columbia, S. G., Sept. 16.-The pro
ceedings of the constitutional conyen-
ton today were characterized by a
most exciting tilt between Senator Till
man and his brother, George D Till
man, on the question of naming a new
county.
George Tillman on Saturday had sue
ceeded in getting the county named
Butler. Senator Butler was absent at
the time and returning today, he NOV
ed to change the name to Saluda In
4 passionate speech he charged Sena-
tor Butler with being a traitor to the
party and said that to name a county
after him was an insult to the reform
er5 Of the state
George D. Till1nan, in reply, tauntad
his brother with fighting man whom
he had defeated and dramatically strik-
ing his breast exclaimed: THANK God
there is no sentiment in my heart that
would make me stoop SO low"
The scene became extremely exciting
and the convention was in wild confus-
ion, which continued until adjournment
was taken q AIS .. M
Senator Tillman in his speech taunt-
cd Senator Irby with not replying to
his brother, G. D. Tillman, on Satur-
day, and Irby in a short speech, de-
nOunced Tillman for stirring up strife
in the convention and said it came
with III grace from man to hound his
fallen foe and declared that Butler in
patriOti ism honesty and cO1Jra ora vas
the equal Of Tillman or any other man
in the state. When a vote was finally
obtained, Senator Tillman carried his
point and the new county was named
;SaIuda instead of Butler.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
BERT WlNSLOW COUNTY TREASURER
A Deputy in Probate Judge Anderson's s
OF ce at MOSCOW

Moscow, Sept 1.-THE county commits
sioners today appointed Bert Winslow
deputy in Probate Judge Andersons of
fee, treasurer to fill the vacancy caused
by Gilstrap's removal.
Two petitions We're presented, that of
William Perkins having III signatures,
while WinsloW's had over 200.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE CROWDS AT CHAT TANOOGA
More Than $4,000 Visitors viii BE Pres.
emf TODAY

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 16-Thjs
city has been as active today as gold
mining town during a boom. With ev-
cry hour the population is increased by
thousands and many busses, carriages
and wagons and multitudes of people
throng the streets. The throngs Of
visitors are largely made up of veter
ans and their families or friends who
have come to see the great national
park dedicated on the site Of the bat
tlefeld Of Chattanooga.
1t is estimated by the various passen-
ger agents centered here that $1,000
visitors had arrived before midnight
tonight and that by noon tomorrow the
number would be increased to more
than $4,000.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
A sADDLED HORSE is STOLEN
Farmer Was Consulting With D.
tor at Walla WaIla,

Walla Walla, Sept. 17.-While Oliver
De Witt, farmer living near the city,
was consulting with DR.. Nelms in his
office Sunday evening a thief mounted
his saddled horse and rode away. De
Witt saw the man riding away, but the
thief rode a little too fast for the owner
and he has not been heard of since.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
GREAT TRAFFIC IN MEXICAN CATTLE

English Capitalists to Purchase Several
Hundred Thousana
San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 16.-An i'm
mense traffic in Mexican cattle IS being
built up under the present favorable
conditions for their importation into
this country. Twelve thousand head of
stock cattle We're purchased in the
state of Coahuila, Mexico, last week,
and brought into Texas and Dolores
ranch, i'll Kinney county, was stocked
with them.
Arrangements are being made with
English capitalists to purchase several
hundred thousand head Of Mexican
cattle and bring them to Texas, where
they will be fattened on cotton seed
meal and then shipped alive to Eng
land.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE CHIEF OF POLICE IS suEr
Pat Quinfan and His Wife Want $40, 600
Between Them.

Chicago, Sept. 16-An echo of the
recent investigation by the police of
this city for evidence against H. H
Holmes was heard today VIXEN papers
in the two suits, each for $40, 600 were
filed against Chief OF Police Badenoch
and Inspector Fitzpatrick
The complainants are Pat QuinIan
and his wife, who for nearly month
We're held by the police on suspicion of
having a guilty knowledge of the man
ner in which some Of the alleged vic
tins Of Holmes disappeared
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
SIX PERSONS INSTANTLY KILLED
They Were Crossing the Tracks Of the
Southern Railroad

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. 1e.-Si1 per
sons were killed as a result Of rail-
road crossing accident at Lawyers
station, II miles before here, this even
Ing.
A vehicle containing six persons, was
crossing the tracks Of the Southern
railroad, when it was struck by the
engine Of the south-bound passenger
train
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COKE WORKERS DECIDE TO STRIKE

Twenty THOUSAND Men May Hec013 m
VOWED in the Controversy.
Scottsdale, Penn, Sept. 1s.-At con-
ventlon Of coke workers here today 1t
was decided to order a strike at once
at all the works until demands for ad-
vance are granted by operators. If the
order Is obeyed 1t will effect about TO-
900 men and close down all works in
Connellsville region.
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THE CORBETT.FITZSIMMONS MATCH
There Is NO Law in Texas Against Prize
Ti0hfiup

Dallas, Tex, Sept. I7.-The C0rbett-
Fitzsimmons match will come off in
this city.
In the test glove contest case before
Judge Hurt Of the court of criminal
appeals he held today that there is
no law in Texas against prize fight
ing
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Petition in Behalf OF Myers

Pomeroy, Sept. ia petition is being
circulated here and will be presented to
Governor McGraw to have the sentence
of deth Of Myers, who is to be hanged
at this place on the 30th Of this month,
commuted to Imprisonment for life. 1t
is receiving many signatures.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
Is CONVICTED OF MANsLAUGHTER

L
Thc ose Of Singular Trial for Mur-
der at Boise.
Boise Sept. 1S.-At Albion Saturday y
in the case against Emil Berg for the
murder OF Frank Hining, Berg was
convicted Of manslaughter, the jury
returning it's verdict at 2 o'clock in
the morning.
This was a somewhat singular case,
it being shown that the deceased fired
the first shot, being then killed by the
man whom he assaulted. The trouble
was over water On May 7, last, the
men met at the ditch. Words passed
and Hining drew revolver and fired
Berg then shot him with Winchester
After he had fallen Berg shot at him
gain.
When others came up, Hining admit
ted he fired first, but the jury felt that
Berg in firing a second time had used
unnecessary force.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
A DEMOCRATIC LITERARY BUREAU

- CGfi 1t@isFN ~ - --'HN'N' ooiNl-fNo
The Voters Of Illinois Warned Against
Free Coinage
Chicago, Sept 16.-The legislative
committee Of the state democratic liter
arv bureau, of which Ben T. Gable is
chairman, has issued an appeal to the
Democrat voters Of Illinois in which
they say: Notwithstanding the action
Of May convention there are many dem
ocrats In the state we believe who re-
fuse to accept its declarations as the
true sentiment Of the democrats Of IL
linois."
II is contended that authoritative dec
larations of the belief of the party in
tie currency Of any national question
can come alone from its representatives
hl national convention.
The committee says: 1--WE each and
all Of US favor the use Of silver as
money, but we are convinced that the
free and unlimited coinage of silver at
the raj tito Of IS to by this country alone
would result in disaster in the business
and commercial interests Of the nation,
an opinion In which We are sustained
by the most eminent authorities on
finances in all parties and In all coun
tries"
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
FORTY BUSINESS HOUSES BURNED
4 Nebraska Town Almost Wiped Out by

Omaha, Sept IA special to the Bee
from Dodge, Neb says:
This town was almost wiped out by fire
today Forty business houses were burn
ed, with contents and as many residences.
The damage is over 100000.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21
THE BIG WINDOW GLASS COMBINE
TWO Sales Agents VIII Take Charge Of
tie Product or 10 Firms.

TIC PfOdHct OF 10 FITms.
Chicago, Sept. 16.-Arrangements for
a combine of all window glass manu-
facturers In the western district We're
perfected today and the price Of win
dow glass was boosted 81 or per cent.
Hereafter the entire production of 70
window glass firms in the vicinity will
pass through the hands of but two
sales agents, one at Pittsburg and an
other at Muncie, Ind. The advance in
the price, the manufacturers claim,
Is nothing more than the advance re-
Gently made in the wages Of skilled Ia
Dor employed in the glass plant.
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CHINESE OFFER A LIFE FOR A LIFE
Officials g ku Cheng Unwilling to Sen
+t,a

Shanghai, Sept. 15.-The Chinese officials
at ku Cheng are proving obstinate oves
the results Of the inquiry into the out
RACES upon the missionaries and are un
willing to sentence the guilty.
They offer one life for each European
who was killed and no more.
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GOLD IN fNCUANGE FOR NOTES

GOLD IN tNCDANGE FOR NOTES
4 Number OF offers From Banks in the
Northwest.
Washington, Sept. 16-The true
amount Of the gold reserve at the close
Of business today was s95, ,348, 642. Since
the recent heavy shipments Of gold set
in the government has received num-
Der of offers of gold in exchange for
notes. This is particularly from the
banks in the northwest, where small
notes are in active demand in moving
the grain crops. Other banks, appar-
entity disinterested, have offered gold
in exchange for silver certificates. Sew
eral Of the banks offered gold suspect
ed of being a little under weight, as it
was stipulated that it would be re-
ceived at its face value. Some other
conditions imposed by western banks
could not be accepted, but in all cases
where the government could consist
emily do so the offers have been ac-
cepted.
New York, Sept. 16.-Crossman &
Bro. have engaged s1,000,00O gold at the
subtreasury for exporta ton tomorrow.
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TIE ROCHESTER, BANKS REMIT COLI

The Treasury Receives $3.50, 900 i'll Place
OF Legal Tender.
Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 1e.-The as
sociated banks Of Rochester this after
noon shipped to the assistant treasurer
Of the sub-treasury at New York $780,
coo in gold, and will accept in return
legal tender This action on the part
of the banks was taken in the hope
that the banks in other parts Of the
country may do likewise, and from
their stock of idle gold turn over to
the national treasury such amount as
will go to offset the present shipments
abroad.
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ARMED MEN PLACED ON GUARD
Trouble IS Feared in the Mines Of West
VIRGINIA.

Charleston, W. Va, Sept. 16-Oficials
Of Fayette county say the striking min
ers Of Louis creek will attempt to force
the miners in McDonalds mines, on
Upper Top creek, to come out today.
Armed men are on guard in these
mines, and trouble is feared.
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THE SUIT INVOLVES 100000
The Second Attack Made Upon the Stan
ford Estate

San Francisco, Sept. 16.-The people
of the United States began the second
attack upon the Stanford estate in the
district court Of appeals in a suit invol-
wing s15,000,000 When the case was
heard in the United States district court
the demurrer interposed by the defense
was sustained so the case never actual
ly came to trial
L. D. McKissick, for the Defense be-
gan his argument on his appeal today.
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Senator Thurston

Boise, Sept. Ex-senator Thurston left
HALEY for home today He Is still very
i'll, but is on the road to recovery.
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Lincoln Counry's New Iail,

Sprague, Sept. 15.-W. A. Grant Of Har-
rington has the contract for the new coun-
ty Jail, which will not exceed over $3.50.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1895-09-21

1t is announced that the Panama rail-
road officials have decided to tablish a
steamship line between Colon and New
Orleans.
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He acted like a wild man
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DEFENDED HIMSELF WITH A KNIFE
IN Idaho Rancher R@ccives Il Dangerous
WOuud

Wound.
Boise, Sept. 16.-A Statesman special
from HALEY reports the stabbing of
William Louck., Silver Creek rancher,
by James s. Whitton this afternoon.
Whitton is the manager Of the Haley
Lumber Company. He is an older man
than Loucks and inferior to him ply
sically The latter was threatening to
kill him because he claimed Whitton
had injured his credit.
The latter defended himself with a
knife, plunging it into Loucks as the
latter advanced.
Loucks is badly cut in the abdomen
and the wound is dangerous.
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ANOTHER BIG STEAMSHIP DISASTER
Ru,nor That $50 tersors Go Down With
the Vessel,

Berlin, Sept 16.-There is a vague re-
port current here that the North Ger
man Lloyd steamship has been sunk
and $50 persons drowned.
The rumor does not state the name OF
the vessel or the locality of the acci-
dent.