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New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
A LONELY OLD WSERS AWFUL DEAF H.
p,rrEN BY A DOG HE KILLS THE BRUTE THEN
CHAINS HIMSELF TO POST AND
DIES FROM RABIES.

CHAINS HIMSELF TO A posi- AM
DIES FROM RABIES.
CLEVELAND. Oct. 4-The little town OF HincK-
lev twenty-one miles from this city, IN Meu'ha
Countv was the scene Of greusoIne dealh sat
urdav Nearly twenty years ago there appeared
,n ty,nckIev q stranger of whom nothing was
known beyond the name which he gave, Ber-
nard shermann and with him came big st
Bernard dog which was his inseparabe com
panion. The stranger took up his abode in an
old hovel which he rented in the outskirts OF
the hamlet. The living place Of the old man
gradually became surrounded with an air OF
mystery and the place came TO be regarded
with superstition and fear. The mysterious
dweller rarely visited the village. and then only
for the necessaries OF life. which he seemed 10
have plenty Of money to pay for.
The old man had not been seen for some time
and an investigation was begun. When the door
TO the hut was broken in the old man was found
lying dead, chained to a post, the condition OF
the body telling Of terrible struggle, which the
doctors have ascribed 10 hydrophoba Just out
side the hovel was found the dog. The beasts
death had been caused by an axe wound in the
head The suppositon is that the brute went
mad and bit his master The old man. realizing
that death was inevitable, had locked himself in
when he felt the madness coming chained nm
self fast. locked his fetters with a paddock, ana
threw the key away.
Buried under the floor Of the hovel was found
S13 ON in gold There v as nothing that could
shed light on the mysteries Of his life. In one
pocket was found ocean steamer check from
Liverpool. dated November =. 1874. and on the
wall hung an oil miniature Of a lovely woman
and child. The body was deoently buried.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
No CHANGE ~ THE STRIKE.

Montreal. Oct. A-There is practically no cnange
IN the teegraphers strike situation the Canadian
Pacific Railway Assistant Chief Pierson OF the
Order OF Railroad Teegraphers has gone 20 Ottawa
10 address meeting. Chief Powell remains IN
Montreal and Is in consultation with representatives
Of other branches of the service
There are no indications as yet tina, the engineers
and tra.nmen will Join in the strike. but il is said
mary engineers refuse 10 orders taken by
new operators The company asserts that many OF
the new operators being threatened, and twenty
members OF the Montreal po ice were dispa tched
Tonight In a 500 train, be distributed at Western
points. A depuiaon from all OF the BRANCHES OF the
service a; Winnipeg Is on It's way 10 Montreal TO
Impress upon the management the seriousness OF
the situation and 10 urge an early settlement OF the
strike
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
TALK OF WATSON'S WITHDRAWAL
cronc,, ELECTION NAY FORCE HIM TO
TAKE THE DOSE HE PREScKlbE'
FOR sEwALL.

g. oc, A (SneciaD.-In connection WIN
~ ~N, =, ..ror, Watson's possible retirement
from, the popus, ticket. the point is being maus s
nora , hat the election for State officers 'o be hea
in Georgia next Wednesday may MAKE e. Una, +, vii,
the only logical thing for Watson to 90. IL WIN
no remembered that when Maine went ,a,,
ingly Republican few weeks aso -" shr,.,ed
',,,d ,ho, tho only thing for Sewall TO do was u
come down at once He hooted at the 'oea OF Ia a
vIcePresdentia candidate rsm%nnEE e. on o. own oSe
ticket I dacared that the logic Of the situallV'.
made made sewas retirement iTSS ,e 9iecion
sur 10 Ponulist nominee for G"vcrnor WHO'S
Nrlsh'i i,Iatson has actively sspouscd. WI be ne
fcated and IT will then remain ~ -
xvn,son Will withdraw. ,. a dasi,o 10
The democratic manager, Ir,rIn IN the approach
ninNc mar ,ac,or and Il seems certain ,nat u WI, "
less than in previous elections ~ 9o ~, most
atIve estimates put 1t at about NV"
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
70 AT HIGH-WATER MARK
.,o PARALLEL TO MKINLEY'S EXPERT
ENCE ON SATURDAY.

ANOTHER BUSY WEEK CoNFRONTs THE
v.,op WHO SHOWS NO SIGN OF FATIGUE
A CALL FROM 300 EX-CoNFEDERATEs.
canton. Ohio. Oct. 4-Major Mckinley went
A.. church this morning to hear DIR. Manchester.
81. now pastor. This afternoon he took drive
Nd enioyed the beautiful October air and sun
.hne He is thoroughly rested to-day and feels
~ nowise fatigued by his great day of speech
,,ak,ng yesterday. Major Mckinley thinks Sat
urday was, perhaps, the most remarkable OF the
campaign
The history Of American politics offers no
.ralIel for IT.. The visits Of delegations reached
h,gh-water mark. and never before were so
many lines Of human activity represented.
This week vii, be one of the most interesting
y, the whole campaign. 1t begins Monday with
The call of large delegation of farmers from
Northern Missouri. Many of the Missouri farn-
.rs will travel 500 miles 10 reach Canton Iues-
day an excursion Of Republicans from Ceh'rai
xawYork will occupy a conspicuous place
mons visiting delegations. The incident OF
commanding interest will be the visit OF ooo eX-
Confederate veterans on Friday. Ihey are coii-
ing from the Shenandoah Valley ana handsome
arrangements for their reception are pehS per
,ected. At Pttsburg and various points on 'he
ou,e they will be made the recipients OF un-
,,o, courtesies The Grand Army posts or
co,,or will entertain the -COnfederates here
nd no opportunity to make their visit an
agreeable will be lost
Nore news Of a cheering character has been
,aca;ved by Major Mckinley from all parts
~ the country to-day. Reports from Coiorado
I'D from, the Pacific Slope continue to be re-
,rirp and from West Virginia secretary
p White of the State Committee writes
.hat the prospects grow better every houi, anu
.ha .ha' STATE will be carried by the Repuoiicahs
nv a majority exceeding o.o"o
The delegations expected IN canton '"is WYNN
are as follows: .,, >,issouri
Tnssdav-Citizens Of Wayne county. lhu ny
.,,hiicans of syracuse and Central New orh
lumber dealers OF bulldlo' aI"
M Ienawee, Mich. ,o,h r,o,r-
''Wednesdav-Republicau Of Randopn Houn-
90 Ind the First Mckinley CIup OF Inuiaha Intfi
S.ouga county Ohio) Mckinley clubs Repupn-
go of Parkersburg. w. Va, ana RepupiiCai'
NJ Ashland County. Ohio. o,,,zarv
Tburedav-First Voters. of CleVeIanu' CItiAen' C.
NJ Kittsnning. Penn. citizens ol I..s popD
ind and Republicans Of WiInanspoi1t, - =, : III Tnr
Friday-Two thousand citlzens 9i 80 80 Ia
,assna NcKjnlev clubs of Bedford. Penn. oo anu
ITr Trss, and Forest counties. Penn. and ooo eX-
Corfaderates Of the Shenandoah valley
Saturdav-Slavonic clubs of CleVelai1 rePuo
ucans of Newcastle. Ind. veteran soidleTs anu
citizens Of MARYLAND. citizens OF LouisNIe' ~. ~.
nor,arciai travellers of Indianapolis. kocnes
tsr 81 Louis. Cincinnati and Mansneiu. W. VIZ
,,,,ors ~ lansing Mich: citizens OF the WHo-
,ins and Ieckawanna valleys. rolling MIL men
~ South End Cleveland, workingmen OF Ne"
York CITY, and Republicans OF Lenahoi' feH'''
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
IN HONOR OF MISS BARTON.

A RECEPTION AND BANQUET TO BE GIVEN 10
HER IN WASHINGTON.
Washington Oct. 4-In response to the earnest
desire of many people to welcome Miss Barton on
her return from her difficult and dangerous mission
10 Turkey the District OF Columbia Auxiliary Red
Cross has made arrangements for a reception at
the Shoreham Thursday evening October Z
During the public reception there will be no oppor.
tuniiy for addresses Of welcome At its close the
officers of organizations, representatives OF the Dis
trict and of the United States Government, OF the
Board OF Trade and OF the churches will assemble
with Miss Barton and her stan In the oval dining
hail. where "A banquet will be served to about one
hundred guests. Brief welcoming words will be
spoken and responses made by Miss Barton and her
coworkers In Armenia.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
SAYS HE IS A MAFIA VICTIM.

n,v,rRI WHO Is PROBABLY FATALLY STABBED
DECLARES HE WAS A MARKED MAN
,,.,,o,, D,mitri. Of No. 90? Fourth-ave.. had his
-, or, nv his brother-n-aw. Luigi Nesingno.
-, T,ftv-ninth-st. and Fifth-ave.. Brooklyn last
u,ch, N McGurk's saloon. In Surf-ave'' Coney
,a,, The two men had been quarrelling. and
ves,ngino 1t is alleged, suddenly drew razor cut
',.,,a throat from ear to and ran Off The
i'inl.,, 80 vas taken TO the Norwegian Hospital.
~ ,oId the ambulance surgeon on the way that
Ves,nrino was member OF the Mana, ana had
, hin, down to Coney Island in order TO XII
lin, Dimtri will probably die
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
u,orp,r FEARED AMONG THE CHOCTAWS.

no,,son Tex. oct 4.-The Choctaw Council
~. ~, Tushkahoma tomorrow. at which time
,he newly elected chief Green Mccurtain. expects
to be IS some hn ha
.D.,,ng NcCurtaln's election. Agent Wisdom
con edispatched squad OF Indian troops TO Iush- @
mas u,ap @ under command OF Captain Jack Ellis
kanoii is Informed that n number OF haii-
hrneds armed, an5agonistic to Mcc9rtain a N % are
INV 10 preserving order that the force Is sent
10 the scene.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
CHANGED HIS MIND ABOUT SUICIDE.

nov OF SEVENTEEN JUMPED INTO THE RIVER.
But WAS RESCUED
. or,u,i, suicide by jumping off the pier at South
c,x,b-st Williamsbu;g last night. His cries were
hoard by passersby after he struck the water. and
uo,,ceman Hurley of the Bedford-ave. station was
ouod TO the spot. a rope was thrown to SALEM
baum. who. with the aid OF the policeman was
,o,n to the pier. lie was taken TO the Eastern
District Hospital.
Ue said that he lived IN Brownsville. but had been
.,ected by his parents He had been out OF work
Tor months and was discouraged. He had walked
~, ta,n IrownsyIlle to williamsburg distance OF
fnyr miles. although he had eaten not ming Tor
aeverai DAYS ne said. He says that he Determined
N end his life but changed his mind when once IN
the water.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
. TEXAS PLANTER ASSASSINATED

r,o,,as Tex Oct Al. NJ. Mccullough a rich
r,an,er in the forks OF the Trinity River. six miles
pt",ow this city, was killed from ambush last night
~ an unknown assassin. When found ne was dead
o' o. ,.vfour buckshots were taken from his body
am ysre al once informed and Sherif's posse
Was sent 10 scene Two men are suspected OF me
crnt cr,t q doubt that the murderer or murderers Will
10, nnfIl
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
THE ARMENIANS MUCH TO BLAME
pAEON Won SAURMA- -JELTSCH. GERMAN hMhH'
sADOR TO TURKEY. TALKS OVER
THE SITUATION

THE SITUATION.
Rarlin Oct 4-The "Lokal Anzcger' publishes an
interview with Baron Won Saurma-JeI'sch' 'he Ger
man Ambassador to Turkey. concerning the stua-
in In that country The Ambassador says he does
not think that the recent horrors VIII be soon re-
newed. The Turks have been somewhat frightened
nv their own acts, and the decided attitude OF the
Powers has Gained the hothedds
Continuing, Baron Won Saurma-Jeitsch declares
~, "a. demands OF the Armenians are unJus-
,i6able and impracticable. They have great free-
dom IN religion and trade. and are very pros
nerous Their INSCRIPTIONS manner OF trading
Mas stirred up much bad blood between them ana
the Turks. They have no regard 'or ah!'n'" VI
,oa, They have plundered Turkey for cent
;.s and are usurers and dishonest dealers The
rnrks were only wrong in their manner OF crushing
,bc rebellion that Is In not DISTINGUISHING the IN.
VIC ,rnn, the guilty In reality there only
nne rcvolutionist among LOB Arnenlahs., ne ne
leaders of the revolters were manly aHDi,ios , .
s,dents who had imbbed revolutionary IDEAS III
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
popprD A NEW-YORKER'S HOUSE.

Dor u.rbor Me, Oct. NWhile on his way to
crou,.s Nest tonight, benjamin Weber was ar
rested on suspicion of having stolen diamonds ana
watches last Thursday night at the summer mouse
~ Henry Sedley of New-York. In his pocket were
1aund a. revolver and false whiskers He CON
fessed to having stolen the Sediey goods. ana AT n
n,ace Indicated by him the police found diamonds
vvalued al $500 watches worth 800 ana 80 In money
Webber also confessed TO the orga nzation OF gang
" w - .nr,mer homes He is nineteen years old.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
FEARFUL BOILER EXPLOSION.
THIRTEEN PEOPLE REPORTED KILLED

A DISASTER ON THE SANTA FE ROAD IN KANSAS
MANY PERSONS INJURED ALSO
Toneka Kan. Oct 4-The boiler Of an engine
drawing a southbound train on the SANTA re
road exploded while passing through Peterton
tonight 1t Is reported here that thirteen peo-
nle were killed and a number injured
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
ny,pyv.ovE PRISONERS IN A POOLROOM.

The police Of the Mercer-st station learned last
week that poolroom was running on SUNDAY AZ
"oe" 600 porrorv the proprietor OF which was
,.us~o pa,sb Detectives from that station went
~ The place last night and took thirty prisoners
besides tho proprietor There were NJ nye one
ge Inc phsry. made is violation Of the Sunday law.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
FOUR STUDENTS KILLED.

SPENCER COLLEGE, At ANTLERs, I. t.
BURNED WITH DISASTROUS RESULTS.
Paris. Tex. oct. 4-Spencer College. at Ant
lers. T. T.. was destroyed by fire early TINS
morning Four students were killed and five
injured
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
TOWN ELECTIONS ~ CONNECTICUT.
ro-pAY's VOTING Will. SHOW WHAT THE "LAND
OF STEADY HABITS" THINKS.

OF STEADY HABITS" THINKS
New-Haven, Oct tSpeciaD.-How Connecticut
will 70 In the coming State and Presidential elec-
tons will be indicated by to-morrow's voting con-
test in this State. Elections will be held IN ""
OF the ls9 towns, New-liaven and Bridgeport
being the exceptions. The Republican state Ceh-
trail Committee has aided the town committees IN
conducting a vigorous campaign before the town
elections. and everybody comedies a sweeping he
publican victory Scores Of Democrats in the var.
Gus towns indignant that the party had indorsed
silver will stay at home In even the town cIec,
tons. and In two cases an independent soiu
Democratic ticket has been put into the nero 70
prevent the silver men from gaining coh'rol o., D
even the towns The result Of the elections VIII
~'-. 80 liable Indication 10 the Connecticut po-
Mtical pulse
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
DANrORTH IN CONFERENCE WITH HILL.

Albany. Oct. 4.-Elliot Danforth the chairman Of
the Democratic State Committee. was with Senator
hnl for several hours this afternoon. Neither OF
nem would say anything for publication. Mr..
Danorh started for Utica the 1853 o'clock train.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05

1ondon. oct. 4--The Constantlnople correspondent
Of The Chronicle teiesraphs that the o''o"'an
- a ,ha branch OF the Credit Lyonnais are
s~nding away large quantities Sl M @ trancs worh
aS 20 .acmrities &c Paris few days ago.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
THE SETTLEMENT SCHEME A"AlN'
ANOTHER REPORT THAT THE POWERS HAVE

ANOTHER REPORT THAT THE Po"hkS h"NL
DECIDED TO GUARANTEE THE FUTURE
SECURITY OF THE ARMENiANS-
SOME OF THE DETAILS
London Oct 4-"The Daily News VIII ,o-''o'
, -,hrsh a dispatch from Vienna confirming the
.or, ,ba, tho Powers have agreed upon pacihc
settlement OF the Eastern question honorap'e 10
ali the parties concerned and amply guarah'ee'"s
tho future security Of the Armenians
The dispatch adds that the leading iea'urc VI
,ho ogreoment is the formation OF Christian zone
- .hp haeis of the Jewish pale in Russia. in which
Sncur,,v Of life and property will be assured the
bv all Powers, some OF IN
,'acn.sarv active operations to be undertaken Dy
Great britain France and Russia and. perhaps
Ifaly
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
.,,UpJr. " WARSHIPS AT GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar. Oct. 1.-THE American warsnips cilc'n-
,s,i and bancroft are coaling here preparatory to
s,,lino for .he Levant.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
FAREWELLS TO SATOLLI.
ARCHBISHOP MARTINELLI ASSUMES HIS
DUTIES AS DELEGATE.
THE CARDINAL CELEBRATES SOLEMN PoNTIrIcAL
MASS IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS Sue
CEssOR-A RECEPTION GIVEN TO

'Essof-A Et'EfilDN tlN fN ~
HIM BY STUDENTS.
Washington. Oct. 4.-TC-day was the last Sun
day which Cardinal Satoi will officiate in
any capacity in this country he will start
for Rome on Wednesday. That distinguished
official Of the Catholic Church celebrated solemn
Pontiflcal mass in ST. Aoysiuss Church this
morning. Archbishop Martnelli. who was pres
ent occupied a seat upon the throne. which
was erected for his special use as seat or
honor The altar was appropriately decorated.
and several we-known priests assisted the Car
dna in the mass which was Guilmants in f
.offertory piece.
The day ras been in some degree day or
farewes to the departing and welcomes to the
coming great dignitaries Of the Church. The
last official work of Cardinal Satolli in connec-
tion with his late status the direct repre-
sentative Of the Pope Is shown in the following
letter addressed to-day to the Papal Secretary
of State:
Apostolic Delegation.
United States of America.
Washington, October !. 1896.
Your Excelency: After the Holy Father had
the dignity Of the Cardnalate naturally no great
length of time could eapse before he should recall
me and name my successor In the office or this
,t peggaiGn lie ;s has namsd to MnSs
nor Sebastian Martinel who. for his distinguished
qualities OF mind and for his endowment OF pru.
dence. has rightly been deemed well fitted to III
the requirements Of this office and to further the
greatest good In the spiritual government OF the
Catholic Church in this great country where the
most striking and nobcst characteristic Is the uni
vorsal love of justice, charity and peace Mon
sgnor Martinelli has now arrived. and from this
day assumes, as Apostolic Delegate. the high OF Of
nee which the Holy Father has intrusted to him.
with all the accompanying faculties and powers.
While conveying 70 'Your Excellency, this infor
nation most cordially fulhl grateful duty by
thanking Your EXccliency for all the kindness you
have shown mo from the time OF my arrival in
this country up To to-day. am sincerely CRATE
ful for all your goodness. indulgence and CO.
operation in everything which pcrtalncd to the
duties Of my Office II only remains for me 10
wish you health and prosperity for many years
TO come in the exercise OF your episcopal ministry.
With sentiments of highest esteem and fratcrnaI
charity, ! remain. most faithfully yours In Xt.
ER GARD SATOIII
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-17

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-17

She scated hcrsev at the piano.
establishment, and she presently found
herself singing a duet with tho Rev. Dr..
Trump. The effect wa so startling that
sven the reverend doctor could not help
perceiving that his hoarse grating bass
was spelling a rare artistic treat. and
In the last verse he abandoned his effort
In the second line and allowed Hulds to
finish the hymn alone. Hardly, had the
last lingering note expired than all the
hushed and languid girls seemed to
wake up and thronged about her. beg
ging and imploring her to sing some
thing else. When at last Oh. Trump
and the matron joined in urging her,
she seated herself at the piano with all
the freedom and ease Of one to the man.
ner born, struck q few careless chords
which seemed to vibrate through her
own nerves and coax from the maltreat-
ed instrument m unsupported store Of
melody. Then some strange impulse
the same rebellious impulse IT which
she had been conscious the first time
abe sang with Olaf Brun-woke in her.
and q sweet reminiscent emotion swell
ed within her breast. That deep, strong.
imperious craving for happiness which
il but tho mark Of q powerful nature
rose again from her soul and lent to her
voice an exquisite moving pathos. It
was q Norwegian love song she sang.
quivering with tender longing and
throbbing with noble passion.
It rose In great warm waves like q
tunefpl food, innndating the listeners
There was q rich, blood red glow in 1t,
. pure and fervid intensity. q grand,
beautiful simplicity. Tears stole into
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-14

diseases. Their blood was too coarse.
But now. he said, their blood 10 getting
fine on account Of their being able 10
get fine victuals, which weaken the
system, and they are becoming subject
to all diseases. But the elder really
made a point when he significantly
said, Away with your hoodooism and
coniurlsm. You say you can put
things in my clothes and do me up7 II
is foolishness too little for considora-
tion. The colored people want 10 get
rid Of their isms and talk sense" Ere.
quent utterances Of tins sort were
made during the sermon, and no little
religious enthusiasm was awakened be.
fore its close, when the speaker invited
all who wished TO take a last look at
she remains to file past the coffin In
order. While this was going on those
who remained state that the woman
arose and asked that the I'D be remov-
ed from the coffin and that she be al
lowed 10 put her hands on the corpse,
saying that she Woyld call her by name
and raise her from the dead.
Excitement ran pretty high at this
stage Of the proceedings and Elder JEFF.
ierson called on the people who had
mounted the seats and were craning
their neoks in the back Of the house, to
iii down. ave will all meet Sister
Jones again" he said, ION the pleased
resurrection morn" The woman's re-
quest was not granted, the service was
closed with a. much order as possible
and the people fled out Of the house 10
90 70 the cemetery, where the inter
men, was properly made. The woman
was still talking and very angry when
taken out Of the church and away
from the crowd. Her name is Amanda
Warren and she has been imprisoned
once on a charge Of insanity. She is
more TO be pltied than criticised, and
her mania Is after all harmless. The
minister acted very properly in refus-
ing & burle.que 10 be made OF 90 SOL
emn an occasion.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-14
THE LAW IN THE CASE.

Section /. BE il enacted by the
Legislature Of the State Of Texas;
That cities and towns incorpor.
ated under the general laws Of the
state, and cities and towns Of ten
thousand Inhabitants or less, char.
tered under special law, including
those which have heretofore ac-
cepied the provisions Of title II.
chapter /, Of the Revised Civil
Statutes Of the State, may abolish
their corporate existence in the
manner hereinafter provided.
Sec. .. When one hundred OF
the property tax payers who are
qualified voters Of any such city
city or town shall desire the abol-
ishment Of such corporation, they
shall petition the county Judge TO
that effect, who shall thcreupon
order an election to be held in such
CITY or town A. in the case Of its
corporation.
Sec. $. All persons who are le-
gally qualified voters Of The state