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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
BISMARCK STILL ALIVE.
News, Though, of lis Death Created
 Almost q Panic.

News, Though, of lis Death Created Almost Panic.
 Berlin, Jan. 26.-The false rumors with in the past week that Prince Bismarck was dead caused rush of inquirers to Friedrichsruhe to learn the truth. Among the large number of visitors whom the prince, who appeared to b'e in good health, received personally was an old and intimate friend and co-worker in the political arena, who has given to the United Press the substance of a conversation he had with the ex-chan- cellor which serves to correct certain impressions upon the public mind in re- gard to Prince Bsmarck's relations with the Kaiser.
 Not once since his resignation of the office as chancellor, Prince Bismarck said to his friend has the emperor spoken to. him upon the subject of poli- tics, except upon the occasion of the kaiser's visit to Friedrichsruhe on March 23 last, when his majesty came to the ex-chancellor's residence with General Count von Waldersee. The em- peror was at the time very angry about the vote in the reichstag refusing to pay the united respects of that body to the prince upon the occasion of his birthday.
 Prince Bismarck admitted to his friend that he was we'll able to go to Berlin January IS, when the twenty fifth anniversary of the founding of the empire was celebrated, but he did not go because he emphatically declined to lend his name as a flag for the present course of politics which is being directed by the kaiser upon the lines which the eX-chancellor regards as radically wrong and of which he profoundly dis approves. It was move of rare clev- erness on the emperor's part, the prince said, to make spontaneous call at Friedrichruhe recently, thereby creat- ing the impression that the imperial policy had the full approval of Prince Bismarck, or at least his tacit assent. Nothing of the kind was true, however The recent moves of the kaiser, he said, were grave mistakes. Germany had no business whatever to meddle in foreign complications unless German interests u. the powers had grouped themselves definitely either for or against certain causes, what of it? Germany had time to decide as to what extent her interests were involved.
 The rash actions which the emperor sometimes indulged in, the United Press informant said, must be credited to the fact that the kaiser's state of health was not always normal His ir- ritability, caused by worrying and ire quent violent headaches, had quite often accounted for a quick work or deed on his part. It may be added that he sleeps very little, in fact, not at all suf- ficent to enable him to maintain his health. The present government of Ger many is deprived of all initiative in the management or direction of politics. The emperor directs everything per sonally and his ministers and secreta- ries of state are merely his executive of ficials. Among his many irresponsible coursellors it is always the last one having the ear Of the kaiser who is charged to see that the ideas of the en- peror are carried out.
 The Hamburger Nachrichten prints
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
HE DIED OF HEART FAILURE
AMBASSADOR RUNYON MEETS WITH
 SUDDEN DEATH.
He Was Born in New Jersey and Was Graduate From Yale College-At One Time He Was Candidate for Governor His Death Was Communicated to the President


 Berlin, Jan. 27-The Hon. Theodore Runyon, the American ambassador here, died of heart failure at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
 Hon. Theodore Runyon was born in Somerville, N. J., October 25, 1922. He graduated from Yale college in 1S42 and in 1S46 was admitted to the bar, In 1858 he was made city attorney and in 1856 city counsellor of Newark, N. J., a po- sition retained until in 1864 he became mayor of the city. He was appointed in 1856 a commissioner to revise and codify the militia laws of New Jersey and in 1857 was made brigadier general and subsequently major general of the national guard. At the outbreak of the war he was placed in command of the New Jersey brigade of volunteers. I'm 1855 he was democratic candidate for governor, but was not elected From 1873 to 1887 he was chancellor of New Jersey. In March, 1893, he was ap- pointed by President Cleveland Ameri- can minister to Germany and shortly afterwards was made ambassador. The degree of ILL. D. was conferred upon him by Yale, Rutgers and Wesleyan.
 Washington, Jan 26-The sudden death of American Ambassador Run yon was, communicated to the president by the United Press. Beyond that the government had not been advised of the startling news. It is certain the presi- dent and state department will have official notice before the hour for be- ginning business tomorrow, when whatever action that necessarily should be taken will be promptly attended to-.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
MURDEROUs ASSAULT.
Patrick McMahon Tried to Kill His Uncle and Aunt in New York.

New York, Jan. 26.-Patrick McMahon was found by a policeman on rthe street here this morning greatly excited and covered with blood. He was arrested and taken to a statlon house, where his aged father had arrived and ehars- ed Patrick with having killed his uncle and aunt. It was learned that Patrick entered his fathers house through the cellar and murderously assaulted John McMahon and Mrs. Bridget Sexton, who were sleeping in the house.
 Patrick struck his victims on their heads and faces with a hatchet until they were scarcely recognizable. Ev- erything in the two bedrooms was in disorder and the bedding, floors and walls were spattered with blood. Both the injured people were taken to hos pital Mrs. Sexton is unconscious and Mir McMahonfs condition is serious. Patrick said he tried to kill his uncle and aunt because they had killed his mother by giving her poison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
UNCONSCIOUS IN HIS ROOM
WILLI1M STELLAR VAS APPARENT
 LY ASPHYXIITED.
Physicians Discover That He is Suffering From Apoplexy-At Midnight It Was Thought That Ho Would Recover.

from ApOplexy-At Midnl.ht t was Thought That Ho Would Recover. William Stellar was found in his room at the Richmond hotel on Union street about o'clock last evening suffering from what was thought to be asphyXiation. He was discovered by the proprietor of the hotel, MT. Bick- ford, who burst in the door of the room at the suggestion of one of the attend ants, who detected the smell of gas along the hall and traced it to Stiller's room.
 When the door was opened the escap- ing fluid fought itself into the hall with such force as to almost overcome those who went into the room. They found Stellar lying on the floor unconscious, with his face down. One of the persons in the room went to the jet and found the gas escaping from the burner. It was also discovered that the valve was aS much as three fourthS shut.
 The window was thrown open and the air dissipated the deadly fluid. Dr. Charles E. Park of 132 Olive street who was called found that there were signs of life and called the ambulance of the police department.
 Medical Examiner White was also in attendance upon the sufferer, who was taken to the hospital.
 Stellar, who is about forty-fve years of age, came to this city from Wash ingTton, D. c. He is an extensive travel Ter. His home is in Albright, Custer county, Mon., where he is the possessor of a cattle ranch. He is the inventor of a trap gun, and his mission to Wash ington was to have 1t patented. He was arranging for its manufacture in this city. He has been here but 6 week, and was said to have been short of money
 He received an express order last Sat- urday for $125. In the evening he re- turned to the hotel and it was evident that he had been drinking, but he was not drunk, nor did he show greatly the effect of liquor He retired at Il o'clock and nothing was seen of him until he was discovered yesterday afternoon
 At first it was supposed that he had uttCAnPtCp SuiSioC, oo o poIsiC was found which was thought to have con tained laudanunf. The bottle was found to contain a harmless concoction, which when used with sufficient water, makes a drink similar to lemonade.
 It was found at the hospital that Stiller was suffering from apoplexy and that his right side was paralyzed.S Eff forts of the attending physicians were rewarded about midnight, and it is now thought that he will recover. '
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
No Signs of Violence.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 26.-The body of Oscar F. Perrier, a carpenter, about fifty years of age, who lives at 104 Bay street, was found at noon to-day,in the cellar of an unotcupied new house on Dawes street by two women who were looking over the house. There were one or two circumstances which might be regarded as slightly suspicious. He had scratches on his neck and had quarrelled with his wife the night be- fore, and his son and his cousin were seen in front of the house where the body was found at about 10 oclock this morning Medical Examiner Breck thinks there are no signs of violence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Great Ocean Race Ended.

New York, Jan. 26.-A long distance race between the British ship Allerton and the Yankee packet Willie Rosenfeld ended when the Rosenfeld dropped an- chor at Quarantine this morning. Both vessels are from Caleta Buena, in the Chilis, with cargoes of nitrate of soda. The AHerton left port seventeen days ahead of the Rosenfeld, but was lowed into this harbor nearly twelve hours af- ter her. Both vessels had a hard time of it from Cape Hatteras to port, but neither was damaged. Off Cape Horn the Rosenfeld encountered much ice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Charged With Serious Crime.

Boston, Jan. 26,-Mrs. Ida Kinnear died at the home of her husband, 604 Dorchester avenue, to-day from a crim- inal operation performed on the 18th. Mrs. Emma L. Swan, alias Emma. L, Huntley of No. Wellington street, is under arrest, charged with committing the deed. Mrs. Kinnear made the accu- sation in an ante-morteun statement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
VII, Answer to the Board.

The new police board will have among the matters before them at the first meeting the case of Patrolman James E. Donnelly, who will be charged with using abusive language to a superior officer. It is alleged that he went out of his way to attack Sergeant Cook and used words which cannot be looked over.
 Donnelly is now under suspension by order of the superintendent. The trouble grew out of what passed in the way of final settlements with Donnelly who is secretary of the Policemens Mu- tual Aid association The commission CTS will decide on the merits of the case
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Narrow Escape From Fire.

St. Johnsbury, Wt., Jan. 26.-A fire started from a lamp in a room at the Avenue house at 4:30 to-day and spread with great rapidity through the hotel, some guests barely escaping with their lives. T. c. Spencer. a jeweler, was burned about the face and hands in escaping. c. D. Bagley, druggist, cut his hands in breaking the window.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Sanctioned by the Czar.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 26.-The czar has given his sanction to the naval esti- mates covering a period of seven years beginning in 1896, when 57,500,O00 roubles will be appropriated for naval purposes. This sum will be increased 500,0o0 rou- bles yearly. The figures are fixed in proportion to the amounts expended on their naval forces by other powers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Collision on Southern Pacific.

San Jose, Jan. 26.-A collision occurred last evening on the Southern Pacific road near Santa Clara. The Monterey express, which had the right of way, was proceeding over the crossing of the Narrow guage line when the watchman became confused and signalled a Mar row guage train to go ahead The bag gage car and a passenger coach on the express were struck and derailed and the Marrow guage engine wrecked.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Americans Are Friendly,

London, Jan. 27.-The Times publishes a dispatch from Pretoria, capital of the South African republic, saying a meet ing of Americans was held Saturday at which it was decided to cable Secretary of State Olney requesting, in view of the arrest of Americans and the fact that their property is in danger, that a, diplomatic agent be sent to the Trans waal to protect their interests. The Americans are friendly towards the Transvaal government, but desire that their grievances be Issdressed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Bic Chess Game ia On.

New York, Jan. 26.-Articles were signed yesterday for a cable chess match to be played between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on March 13 and IA on eight boards for a trophy of the value of $500 presented by Sir George Newnes, bart, president of the British Chess club. The American team is to play under the auspices of the Brook lyn Chess club and the Britishers under the auspices of the British Chess club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Sultan Still Obstinate.

London, Jan. 27.-The Daily News publishes dispatch from it's Constant inople correspondent stating that the interview with the sultan by Sir Philip Currie, the British ambassador, when he delivered to his majesty the letter written by Queen Victoria, was not cor dial. The sultan kept Sir Philip and his dragoman waiting in a cold room for an hour before they were admitted into his presence. Sir Philip caught a severe cold and has been confined to his room ever since.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
IN 4 STATE OF VAR.
King Humbert Issued a Decree Yesterday
 Morning.

Rome, Jan. 26.-A dispatch from Mas sowah says that a messenger has ar rived at the camp of General Bara teri, the commander of the Italian forces, bringing letters from Menelek, king of the Abyssinians, to King Humbert and General Baratieri
 Colonel Galiano, the commander of the Italian forces which were compelled Ito evacuate the town of Makelle after a long siege by the Abyssinians, has not yet arrived at General Baratieri's camp. It is reported that Colonel Gal hano exploded tthe magazine and blew up the fortress at Makelle upon leaving the town.
 King Humbert signed a decree this morning declaring the province of Fry threa Ito be in state of war. It is not expected that peace can be arrang- ed with King Menelek without giving him battle. The dispatch to Massowah of achievements, munitions, guns and shells continues.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Safe Breakers at Work.

Philadelphia, Jan. 26.-Safe breakers, opened a safe in the office of Boericke & Tafel, wholesale druggists 3here, Sat- urday night or this morning and secured $200 in currency and $S,000 i'm registered bonds. This makes the fourth time the office has been robbed in eight years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Jumped to Her Death,

New York, Jan. 26.-Hannah Moylan, aged twenty-nine, who had come here from Brookline, Mass, to sail for Ire land, killed herself this afternoon by jumping from fourth story window of the St. Denis hotel. The act was prob ably done while she was out of her mind, as she suffered at times from violent mental alteration. It was to seek relief from this ailment that she was going to Ireland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Ge,,nanv Demends Payment,

London Jan. 26-The Standards Ber- lin correspondent telegraph confirming the report that the German minister at Caracas has delivered to Venezuela a note demanding on behalf of German capitalists and shareholders i'm the Venezuelan railway payment for the construction of the railway.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
His Speech Approved.

London, Jan. 27-All the morning pa- ners here express approval of the speech delivered Saturday night by MT. Cham berIain, secretary of state for the colo nies. The Standard says it thinks that MT. Chamberlain makes a somewhat optimistic estimate of the feeling in the Tinted States towards Great Britain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Call MT. Pfiephar.

Many friends of MT F. P. Pfeghar called on him yesterday afternoon to express their sympathy. pr. Toof was among the callers. MT. Pf1eghar ex- pressed his perfect willingness to tell all that he knew of the catastrophe. He is still suffering from the wounds sustain ed at the fire, and he has sent word to the coroner that he is not able to leave his room, but is willing to make a de- position if the coroner will take it at his residence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Good Work by Burglars.

New York, Jan. 26.-Early this morn ing burglars entered the house No. 5 East Thirtieth street, where the Vach- ille collection of antiques are stored, and secured articles valued at $2O,0O0 The collection is worth between s3oO,000 and $400, ,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
President Tyler's Son Dead.

Washington. Jan. 26.-John Tyler. the son of President Tyler, died here this morning at a very advanced age, and after an illness that had lasted for several months. For the last twenty years MT. Tyler had been resident of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Died in His Pulpit,

Memphis, Jan. 26.-Rev. T. B. Har- grave, pastor of the Methodist church at Coldwater, Miss, dropped dead in his pulpit this morning while exhorting his congregation to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved" These were his last words.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
To Take St. PauI's Place.

Philadelphia, Jan. 26.-The steamer St. Louis will leave the Cramps yard to- morrow morning for New York to take the place of the St. Paul on Wednes- days run to Liverpool.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
Visiting in This City.

MHs. Martha Powers of Mt Vernon, N. r., is visiting Mrs. Munger, mother of F. D. s. Munger, at the Fremont hotel,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
WENT TO The WALL.
Two Receivers Appointed for the Bnlti'
more s. Ohio Railroad, the Pioneer
Do M Il

Two Receivers Appointed for the Bniti-
more s. Ohio Railroad, the Pioneer
Railway of the United States
BALTIMORE, March 2.-The Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Co. is in the hands OF
receivers. Judges Golf and Morris, OF
the United States circuit court, on Sat-
urday evening named John X. Cowen
and Oscar G. Murray to take charge OF
the affairs of the corporation. MIR.
Cowen has been president OF the road
since early in January, when he sue
ceeded Charles F. Mayer. For years
Mr.. Cowen had been chief counsel OF
the road. Mr.. Murray steps from the
position of first vice president, to which
he was elected only few weeks ago,
into the joint receivership with Mr..
Cowen. Mr.. Murray was for years
third vice president of the Big -Four
system and represented the latter cor
poration and the Chesapeake & Ohio in
the Joint Traffic association. From
early morning Baltimore & Ohio stock
broke far below all previous records
on the rumor that a receiver would be
appointed.
Mr.. Cowen gave to the press the fol-
lowing official statement: "a commit
tee composed of the New York directors
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co.
has been for some time engaged on a
plan for funding the floating debt OF
the company and to provide additional
capital. Until Saturday morning there
was the strongest belief upon the part
of the company and the members OF
the syndicate who have been aiding
the company that the plan proposed
would be adopted in time to meet the
company's requirements. After full
consultation, however, it was found to
be inexpedient to carry out all the de-
tails of the plan without the aid OF the
courts, and for that reason it became
necessary for the railroad company
and the Mercantile Trust Co. of New
York, representing the syndicate which
has been aiding the company, to begir
friendly suit for the appointment OF
receivers who should hold the property
and operate it pending the consumma
ton of plan for it's reorganization.
The history of the Baltimore Ohio is tn
history Of railroad enterprise in this country
It is the oldest chartered railroad in Amerlc
and the Oldest passenger railroad in the world
Ground was broken for the enterprise on Jul
T. 1923, by the then only surviving signer OF tn
Declaration OF Independence, Charles Carol
of Carrollton. On May y, 1882, the road wa
opened for business from Baltimore to ELI
colts Mills, IL miles The first American pas
senger car then used was about IL feet lonl
One horse was attached and he was good fo
eight miles an hour carrying % passenger
The first American locomotive ever constructe
was tried upon this road, teinS the handiwor
of Peter Cooper 1t then drew the first passer
ger car ever propelled by steam upon any raj
J road in the world august %, 1880, Mr.. Coopt
, acting as engineer The road was opened
washington. August 25, 1885,; to Cumberland
November 5, 1912; to the Ohio river at Whee
ing. w. Va. January |, 1873; to Cincinnati al
, ST. Louis, June 4, 1857, and to Chicago, Noyen
ber 23 1873
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
Tested a New Exp oslve.

SANDY Hook, N. j., Feb. 29.-The
Hathaway High Explosive Co. had
their first test of their product on the
proving ground here yesterday. A g.
pound Driggs-Schroeder rapid firing
rife was used for the trial and five
shells loaded>with the high explosive
were fred in succession with full
charge of powder. Four of the shells
penetrated the four-inch plate at which
thew were fred and exploded in the
sand back of it. To show the safety
with which this explosive can be fired
with a powder charge from high pow
er gun, the last she'll was without a de-
tonator and penetrating the plate did
Not oxn1oda
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
THE PLOT FAlLEp.
Two Women Schemed to Ruin the Char
acter OF n Congregational Minister.

acter OF n Congregational Minister.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 90. AT Thurs
day nights session of the court of in
quiry into the charges of improper con-
duct preferred against Rev. G. 0.
Brown, of the First Congregational
church, Miss Matte Oyerman proved
sensational witness. She told re-
marlSable story of conniving at black
mail in which she and Mrs. A. David
son were the conspirators and Dr.
Brown the innocent victim. In sub
stance she stated that under the intlu-
ence of Mrs. Davidson she consented to
be party to blachmailing scheme
whereby DR.. Brown was to be mulcted
to the extent of So ,000
Mrs. Davidson was to prepare story
detailing the relationship existing be-
tween DIR. Brown and Miss 0verman
and Miss Overman was to dispose OF it
to the San Francisco Chronicle, $4,000
being the sum agreed upon. The tale
was compiled, but Miss Overman's
nerve failed her and she modified her
terms with the newspaper to the ex-
tent of 81, 900. This the paper declined
to pay and then it was that conscience
smote Miss Overman and she repented
her misdeed Needless of the threats
of Mrs. Davidson, the witness went to
her pastor and confessed all and OBJ
tanned his forgiveness.
Miss Overman concluded her testl-
mony yestovday afternoon. She stated
that prior to the 9th inst. her reply to
all inquiries concerning the authen-
| ticity of the letters written by her tc
Mrs. Tunnel discriminating Dr. Brown
was that she had indited them while
laboring under fit of pique produced
by cold note which she had received
from the pastor. Realizing that such
an explanation would not bear scru
tiny, she determined to involve hersel:
in ruin if necessary by making a full
confession and vindicating the doctor
When Miss 0verman had finished hel
statement, a number of letters were
read which were written her by Mrs
Davidson at the time the latter claims
to have been engaged in daily praye
and meditation with DIR. Brown IN al
effort to effect his reconsecration. The
letters were highly eulogistic OF th'
pastor and they contained no mentiol
of the spiritual struggle which wa
supposed to have been in progress.