The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, September 24, 1896, Page 5

Sserrwwy*: > ; tells how quickly the rioters lost relish — der Military Rule. pve DEAD BODIES AT THE MORGUE, Banks Closed All Day and an Uneasy world’s fair three years ago. “‘I yeeling Prevalent Among the Citi- go from here direct to Chicago zens—The Damage Done though I may retnrn to this | by the city later. It depends on the en-| pent couragement I receive. I go to Chi- —Fivedead © LEADVILLE, Col, Sept. podies lying at the morgue and half a donen wounded, with damage to prop- tothe amount of $25,000, tsible effects of Sunday night's law- jsknowD the list of dead and injured gill considerably exceed these figures. | Brerything is quiet now, the camp be- practically under military rule. ‘he fifth name was added to the death | ist at six o'clock yesterday evening | the discovery of the body of Michael Dougherty on the ground near the {mmett mine, where he fell in the stack of the rioters upon the Emmett | qhile flushed with their victory at the | (oronado. There were many people in | windows and on house roofs | led with night glasses, who in| the brilliant moonlight saw the attack othe Emmett and the repulse of the rioters. These say that the first vol- ley from the mine was delivered at dose range, and that the attacking party fell like grain before the sickle. fow many met the fate of Dougherty itmay remain for time and search of a abandoned shaft in that vicinity totell. It now seems that the rioters dragged away their dead and wounded. The story of the defense of the Em- mettisa thrilling one. Easily accessi- ble and surrounded only by a light board fence, it seems wonderful that it was not quickly overwhelmed, its men sain and buildings demolished. But the 15 buckshot found in Dougherty’s body, and the story of the fearful ef- fect of the first volley from the mine for the bloody business. Had this pine been blown up, the great pumps which are in the drain and many other mines would have been destroyed and the ensuing damage immeasurable. Yesterday morning’s riot, and par- ticularly the attack on the fire depart- ti meeting of rep?esentative citizens this afternoon. Their proceedings stringent measures were decided upon. Twocompanies of state militia from m duty. Gen. night. New America ago | ously @ curve. killed. WORKING FOR BUDDHISM. ADVILLE QUIET, |_"ct*me sex, commen, | Again Visits America. Yo. country. dia to the r merely because I have there and have invitations which seem to promise sympathy. -e the Main in the country three or four months, though the length of my stay It is believed that when all will depend on the degree of my us fulness.” RK, said H. 5 Sept. que Colorado City Practically Un- blessing of peace rand love from the Buddhists of Asia to the people of Dharmapala, gen- | eral secretary of the Maha Bodhi so- ciety of India, now on a mission to this He wasa delegate from In- eligious congress at the —‘I bring a I expect to re- A TRAIN WRECK. | A Collision Occurs on the Union Pacific at Silver Bow Junction, Mont. and reduced to wrece age. Butre, Mont., Sept. the Union Pacitic, caused bya collision of two trains, occurred at Silver Bow | junction, seven miles west of The collision caused by “‘lap orders” and occurred at Both engines were reversed when the danger was seen and both train crews jumped and es hurt, otherwise all would have been The two engines and the bag- gage, mail and smoker of the north- bound were piled on top of each other a frightful mass of Butte, yesterday, but, by what seems almost a miracle, no one was killed, though a {dozen or more passengers w injured. ere seri- was raped un- Aside from a bad shaking up passengers in the coaches were un- injured. STUNG TO DEATH. A Man Overturns Some Hive: nd He Wasa Desperate Battle with Bees. ran away them, and Although a robast man, he was power- less against the insect with them for some time, but at last, overcome by their stings, sank to the ground unconscious. to his home and every effort made to ment, has destroyed much of public] save him, but he died inside of an hour, sympathy for the strikers, and this] the doctors say from the result of poi- fact was evidenced at a largely attend-| son inoculated by the MILAN, Mich., Sept. 2 rell engaged in a desperate battle with bees and was stung to death. ing past his hives one of the wheels of the wagon struck the platform, and the hives were overturned. when the Morrell .—James Mor- In driv- The horses bees attacked was thrown out. He battled He was removed tings of the bees, READY FOR REVOLUTION. were secret, but it is understood that] Carlists in Spain Organized, Armed and Waiting for Orders. MapnrID, Sept. Pueblo and Cripple Creek, all under | tion continues making headway slowly, command of Col. McCoy, arrived at| and the organization in that interest 430 yesterday afternoon and are now] is being perfected Brooks and several] The Heraldo other companies arrived during the|terview with Don Carlos, in —The Carlist agita- at every point. publishes another in- which he is quoted as blaming the feebleness The damage at the Coronado by the| of Spain’s dealings with the United burning of the oil tanks, boiler house} States, and declares that the situa- and machinery is now estimated at] tion is the same as that which preced- $5,000, on which is $12,500 insurance. The houses burned were valued at $3,- 0, with no insurance. sion Don ed the revolution of 1868. Carlos marked that the Carlists were com- is si In conelu- id to have re- Despite the presence of troops and | pletely organized and armed, and that the unusual quietness of the streets, they ouly awaited his word to risa there is a very uneasy feeling prev-| against the government. dent, it being asserted that there are 0 Winchester rifles in the hands of the strikers, whose repeated threats | rp,. ‘gainst the militia are recalled with : warm. Itis the general belief, how- eer, that there will be no further trouble, unless the managers begin importing miners. Banks here are closed. The Coro- tado mine buildings are a mass of the labor unions. DENVER, Col., Sept. —The Denver ades and Labor assembly has de- cided to send four of its members into the middle states to work for silver in They will visit Chi- eago, St. Louis, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland and other citi Chairman Hanna, of the republican tmoking embers. Citizens gather on| national committee, has appointed W. the street and talk of the wild scenes| B. Clark, of Kansas City, Mo., to take ot Sunday night. charge of the work of organizing the It is generally believed that the men | business men of Missouri into McKin- "ho used dynamite and set fire to the | ley clubs. Coronado shafthouse and attacked the ett mine have fled to the moun- tains and will be seen here no more. y are said to be miners from the Cour d'Alene country, who were en- faged in the riots there several years Itlooks now as if the backbone of | ¢. KANSAS CITY, 40: calves, 995 the strike has been broken by the riot-| shipping and dressed ing, and the demonstration of yester- | Texas and Indian steers, #2.2043.20: ‘ay morning was the final outbreals of | Beiters: #25 the lawless element. The troop: ints will probably return home, hav- | 2- received ample assurance of sup- ee the vast majority of the peo- the strike will return to work in a day & two, E May AKE THACHER OFF. New York Democrats Likely to Name a New Man for Governor. Naw York, Sept. 22.—The meeting the democratic state committee for to-night is cansing much a ‘usion and speculation. Chairman forth said this meeting would be fed, toelect a successor to W. F. ben an as national committeeman to attend to the details of the 2.85. 20; Sheep Ka Wwe h mix cept western, #1 OUIS, Leonard Bowers, a deaf mute, was run over and killed by a train near Merriam, K: MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH. Live mar 32.80: G@3.65. Hogs—Receipt: s sent | and higher at $2.50G3.05. Sheep—Receipts, 3,- yesterday from Denver and other | 964: market steady but lower; sheep, jambs, #2.3083.15. market dull. CHICAGO, Sept. 22.—Cattle—Receipts, 12,000; of th jorit 2 market 10 to Ise higher on best grades, others e place and vicinity. It is be- | quiet and steady; fair to best beeves, #3.25@5.00; that all but the ringleaders of | Stockers and feeders and bulls, # Receipts, 3 higher light, #2.85@3.35; rough packing, 82.55% 2.70; mixed and butchers. ing and shipping, ®. Sheep—Receipts, 3,00; lower, $1.00 02.8 @3.60; Texas, #. inarket 1,000; on Sept. her, 88. ; Texas steers ceipts, 3,500, market R20: FS 1@3. —Receipts, 2,000; Stock. Sept. 22.—Cattle—Receipts, ket nominally beef steer: steady: #3.05@4.15; cows and stockers and feeders, $3.15 2,049. market strong Horses—Receipts, 0@3.75; mixed cows 023.00. Hogs— strong to 5¢ 85@3.30; heavy pack- 3: pigs. $1.50 .33 market 10 to lie best lambs: native, .50@2.6); lambs, 2.00 Cattle—Receipts, 3,000; teers, 5) 13.50. Hogs—Re- higher; light, §210@ heavy, #200¢3.33 market steady. Grain and Provisions. NSAS CITY, Sept. 22 —Recei * of wheat, tha m. It is rumored, however, | 93 cars; a year ago, 138 car: ales by car lots: Senator Coffey, of Kings county, Moe: No. 3 hard, 51@5454e: ie the sentiments of the silver On the ticket and ask the commit- to use the power delegated it by State convention and name a new Mddidate for governor. John Bb. Thacher has not yet declined or ac- it, but it is understood he will the matter as the committee de- bewelting in a Newspaper Enterprise. paceek a, _Kan., Sept. 22.—Ex-Go ling is preparing to embark in | : Newspaper business, if a charter | the secretary of state’s office is . aright. The charter certities the peeuization of the Southwest Farmer the purpose of establishing a | ly paper at Wichita, Kan. The |$ tors, beside Lewelling, are J. | 2iye tan, W. H. Graves and Bruce | 194. lord. | 26. Women to Visit McKinley. Gronss arr, Sept. 22.—Representa- | Of the various Women’s Relief in and about Cincinnati have de- On an excursion of 28 or 29, per pec | potatoes. Se per b @OW0e per bu. CHicaco No. 4hard, 4853@ 4 55@56c; No. spring, N of corn, mixed, mixed, 19¢: No. 4. 19¢. Receipts of oats, 18 21 cal i No. 2%Gl3e: No. 4 mixed 21%$c: No. 3 white. 1 ears vi WTWXe: red, No. mix timothy, No. } @5.00. Eggs, c Oats—L Pork 7.10 Li @A93. St. Louis, Sept 22 709 du. 6 prices: W women to | December, Maj. McKinley at Canton Sep- |tember. 1 ‘Oats—Cash, 16 pe Bosse. oye October. ard—Oc Short On) Cor! 2c: No 3, a& year ago, 31 cars; No. 2 2 white, 1044¢ per ¢ spring, 6'3¢ per Ib. per peck. Potatoes 17% December, September, 164¢; May O 2 red, 59 able: No. 3red, 2c: rejected, dic: 49@3ec. Receipts 3 mixed, 2ie 194e: No. 4 No. 3, We: No ars: a year azo, No 3 mixed, No 2 white, 21 ipts of h 0; choice prairie, z Poultry, her turkeys. 7% fanc pa store apes, 26 We per bu. Sweet Apples, home grown. 35 )a6%e per do: at—Decem Septembe n — Cash, friends | —A wreck on | A DAY OF FASTING, An App2al to Christians to Ob- serve Thursday, October 8. THE BIBLE IN A CHINESE PLOT. An Organization For med by College Grad- uates in the United States to Over- throw the Dynasty of China and Establish a Republic. CnicaGo, Sept. 22.—At amass meet- ing ealled by D. L. Moody yesterday in the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium and com- posed of ministers, laymen and Chris- tian people, the following was adopted: |To the Christian Citizens of the United States: In common with al number of our fe! | low-citizens of ev religious and poli creed, we believe that our nation i tHe throes conflict portending the most serious ces unless there be the merciful in- terposition of the Divine Hand. We beli this to be true independently of any sett of the present presidential contest one way or another. On the one hand that mysterious tactor known as “public confidence” 1s declin- ing, as illustrated by the depression in both financial and industrial circles, while on the other, political, class, and even sectional feel- DWIGHT L. MOODY. ing is running unusually high and become intenser as the day of electi near. Not only is it true that questions requiring the most careful and dispassiona' idera- tion are very likely to be determined in many instances in the heat of passion, but after their determination the results may prove baneful over a wide surface ra length- ened period We would not view the situation, perplexing and foreboding as it is, outside of its relation tothe mind of God. We believe in His pres- ence and agency among us. He is the governor among the nations, and will be entreated of His people. But we believe this to be a time for Christian patriots to follow the & aple of our forefathers in earlier crises which have confronted us, and pray unitedly to Him “that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love Him and keep His commandments,” that He would visit We therefore etionately invite and ear - nestly urge our Christian fellow-citizens throughout the length and breadth of our land, irrespective of denominational or pol affll- iation, to join with us in observin. hursday, October 8, as a day of fasting, confession and prayer to Almighty God that He will allay passion and restrain evil amor us, that ble will strengthen faith and inspire hope, that He will impart wisdom and bestow patience, and that He will forgive us our inquities asa tion and grant us His salvation. We would further respectfully recommend that in addi- ely to 1 draws tion to the gather! places of worship on that ss De ar- ranged for in the afternoon or evening. TUE BIBLE IN A CHINESE PLOT. New York, Sept. It is whispered around the city that an influential and far-ramifying conspiracy exists to overthrow the dynasty of China and establish a republic. While the Chinese empire is in no immediate danger, there exists an organization, with headquarters in New York, which has for ,its ultimate object its over- throw, but will content itself for the present with an agitation looking to the betterment of the Chinese people. The organization has its headquarters in New York and a large and infiuen- tial offshoot in San Francisco and branches.in every city where China- men abound. Its members are banded in solemn oaths, and no Chinaman is admitted who is not intelligent and of good moral character. The president of the organization is said to be Walter N. Fong, the first Chinese graduate of the Stanford uni- versity, and his principal colleagues and advisers are the Chinese graduates from Yale, Harvard and other Amer- ican universities and colleges. They propose to send school books and the Bible into China and have secret emis- saries well suppliel with literature and arguments among the Chinese to arouse them to the necessity of a new order of things. BRYAN IN DELAWARE. Democratic Candidate Makes Speeches at Dover, Newcastle and Wilmington. Winsinetoy, Del., Sept. 22.—William J. Bryan began the week’s campaign Monday by rising at five o'clock and taking the 6:20 train from Baltimore for Dover. It was nearly 12 o’elock before he retired Sund night, but yesterday he wasremarkably refreshed tak into consideration the disad- vantages under which he is traveling. Mr. Bryan spoke to a large crowd at the Dover fair grounds yesterday af- ternoon, and then came out to Wil- mington, where he spoke at night. At Neweastle a half hour's stop was made and Mr. Bryan spoke to the crowd as- sembled about the depot platform for a few moments. 1g three of the four democratic presiden- tial electors who are to be succeeded by populists. John A. Lee, elector-at- jlarge, and W. Jenkins, of | Fourth, and W. N. Evans, of the Four- teenth district have sent in their resig- nations to the state committee that the joint electoral ticket may soon be made up. Leprosy in ‘New York City. New York, Sept. 22.—What is be- was accidentally discovered waiting room at The supposed victim is George Flem- ing, 40 years old, a homeless German baker. He has been sleeping in charity houses, and, according to his story, has been afflicted ten years. Democratic sign. St. Lovis, Sept. irman Sam Cook has received ignations of | the | lieved to be a genuine case of leprosy | in the | Bellevue hospital. | MISSOURI METHODISTS. | Bishop Galiowas the List of Southern Church Pastors for the Year. NEVA Mo.. Ser —In the Mis-| 2rn Methodist conference Was reported that there were ers in the conference; | nt baptisms during the { ed 351 and the adults bap- | that 156 Epworth leagues | and y Announces there v ere 303 Sunday schools with 2, 738 teachers and 21,008 pupils. The fol- | lowing appointments were made by Bishop R yn Avenue, Clin A. B. David Lone Jac Benton Y. C. Be z elders, J. J. A. R Faris: Odessa, J.D. Coly as, J han; Cas: Kyle: Longwood and Malta Bend, L. H. Van-| diver: Wave . M. M. Pugh: Dove Dowry: Corder, A. B. at ¥; Warrensb' Ww Knobnoster, WH. Sudduth 2 district--Presi elder, C. Boonville, J. W. Howell; Pilot Grove, Sobb; Acton, J. C. Dri Arrow Rock, 'T. D. Payne: Marshall. J. N. F J. J. Hill: Orearvil John Anderson: Russellsvill A Goc Given; Chamois. S. L, Ch unive Tr. & Harris. Clinton st—R. S Hunter. presiding elder: Clinton. A. H. Bones: Montrose, HL. Anderson I W. P. Bonnet; Lowrey City, R. L. Pyle: Lincoln, W. T. Lee. Drake W. M. McAlester: Calhc EK. Y. Winslow, J c. Green R H. Emmons. Sedalia. B. V. Alton: Otterville. W. D. Mathew, Genstead, L. Laff: Versailles, A| L. Houston, Appleton City, L. R. Downey: Garden City, E. K. Wolfe Chilhowie, G. H. Green: Gunn City, J. W. Pattis Boaz ntena, and Au- n, super- Deerfield, Sprague, Butler, n Street. numerary .C, Bruner foore: Rich Hill. J. McCrary yden: Hume, W. F. oner y Everett, M. Phillips: Pe- culiar, R. D. L. Jarvis: Papinsville, to be sup- Valk Kenny. Montevallo, J. S. G. Welborn; Lamar, Sweeney: Eldorado Spri C. Pugsley: Eldorado Mission. Harry Armstrong. Neosho district—Presiding elder, J. Neosho, R. G. Fiummer. Prospect, M. Botzen- burg: Seneca, H. C. McPherson: City. H.C Allen: Pineville, T. Newlopia, J. J. Reed Washbu Mathew: Monett, W. Pierce City, J. A. Jand: Red Oak. derson; Jasper, A. A. Auld: Carthage P. Norfelt: Carter- ville, L. B. Ell Webb City, T. W) Alt Joplin, A. N. Ja Mount Vernon. supplie by M. Wright: Sarcoxie,O E. Vivian. Springfield district—J. W. BE. Tell, presiding elder; Springtield, St. Paul's. S. C. Wood: Campbell Street, J. M. Cobb; Dale Street, J. W. Longacre: Willard, Harry Crum: Morris- ville, J. P. Robb: Bolivar, W. Jerico, W. B. Morgan: South Gr Hargis: Ash Grove, J. K. Nanson: Jacob Shook: Ozark, W. B. G. Niblack Marshfield, W. Niaqua, J. F. Pike: Mooresville, R. J. Nelson; Fair Grove, W. P. Buckner; Humansville, to be supplied: Lawrenceburg, J. A. Swift; Mor- risville, college. W. H. Winton. Lebanon district—Presidinz elder, J. B. El- lis: Li . «J. C. Alexander; ‘banon cir- it, M. L. Stoutland, C. C. Howard; Richland, W. L. Eastwood Decaturville, to be supplied; Viana, J. M. L. Hoyle: Buffalo, J. A. Kinney; Urbana, W. L. White: Norwood. to be supplied; Mountain Grove, M. Appleby Plato and Ellis Prairie. to be supplied: Her- mitage, B. F. Alsop: Cross Timber, C. G. Ham- ilton; Crocker, to be supplied. Iconium, J. A. Cehoney. REPRESENT MILLIONS. Meeting at St. Louis of Men Who Handle Vast Sums of Money. Sr. Louis, Sept. 22.—Men represent- ing millions of capital have begun to pour into St. Louis from all parts of the United States. They are bankers, bondholders and lenders of mon They are coming to attend the meeting of the American Bankers’ association, which convenes here to-day. At least 200 have already arrived and as many more are expected. It is expected that this will be one of the largest meetings the association has ever held, owing to the intense interest manifest in all parts of the country in the finan- cial issues in the political campaign. Nearly every large city in the country will be represented. nes: Plainfield. A. Bruce; Henderson, M. Bewley: UNCLE SAM LENIENT. Druggistsand Saloonkeepers at St. Joseph Let Off by Paying Fines. Sr. Josep, Mo., Sept. —Forty-five druggists, saloonkeepers, cigar dealers and grocers in the St. Joseph district of the United States court are happy, and those from out of town will return to their homes better posted in the working of the internal revenue de- partment of the government. All those who have paid the costs in the cases against them for failure to destroy revenue stamps are discharged, and those who have not must pay up at once, and it is pre- sumed that they will be released. Judge Philips decided on this course, admonishing the men to get posted on the revenue laws. Unanimously Indorse the Ohio Man. St. Lovts, Sept. —One thousand delegates took part in the opening of the sixth day’s session of the national Baptist convention. President E. C. Morris, of Arkansas, presided. The re- port of the committee on the state of the country, which was unanimously adopted, indorsed William McKinley for president of the United States. Resolutions were adopted denouncing the separate coach law in the southern states. - Six Hundred More Victims. CONSTANTINOPL Sept. 22.—Details received here regarding the massacre jat Egin, in the vilayet of Kharput, show that it occurred on the 15th and 16th of the present month. The Kurds attacked the Armenian quarter, killed large numbers of its inhabitants and pillaged and burned their houses. ‘Many Armenians escaped to the moun- tains. The number of Armenians killed was over 600. P. J. P. Tynan, the alleged dynamit- er under arrest in France, hasappealed to the United States minister to inter- } result | who were | counter lasted | the “speak easy cede with the French authorities to prevent his extradition to England. —————————— AN ITALIAN 1en and the Inmates “Speak Easy” Fight A Wagon and Mules Found. but the Owners Are Missing—A Man Tries to Kill His Wife—Six Men Pro! bly Drowned. Sept PMLADELPHIA, Ttal t wild excitement tl 1 this of a pite precincts between a squad men and the inmates of a “*s; ting re arrest. >» minutes. and inst Pizza was shot antly while five others were more or less se- riously wounded. The proprietor of was together with seven of and at a hearing before Jermon each of the inmates were without bail on a charge of murder. PARENTS ILL-TREAT THEIR CHILD. Omana, Neb., Sept. Frank A. Smith and wife,of 1517 Burdette street, were arrested yesterday by Omaha de- 99 tectives charged with assault and bat- tery on their six-year-old girl. Neigh- bors complained that the child was habitnally confined in a small cell-like closet at the Smith permitted to leave her quarters. When the officers reached the house they forced the doors, the Smiths being ab- sent, and found the child in her cell. She was a mass of filth and bruises and told a pitiful story of cruelty. A guardian was appointed for the child at once. TWO MEN REPORTED Miss SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark., Sept. 2 Two men traveling inga wagon from Oakes, 1. T., to this place have been murdered just over the state line. Their wagon and mules were found, but the bodies have not been recovered. The citizens are searching for three desperadoes, who are believed to be the murderers. From a letter found in the wagon one of the victims is believed to be Arthur Green, of Lansing, Kan. A MAN TRIES TO KILL HIS WIFE. CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 22.—James Me- Milian, who had separated from his wife, kidnaped her, drove to a dense woods and there hacked her throat with a knife. Pursuers frightened him away. He stole a horse and buggy and started across the country, pur- sued by half a dozen men in bug- gies. MeMillan has not yet been captured. The woman is alive, but is in « precarious conditiun. SIX MEN PROBABLY DROWNED. Boston, Sept. 22.—The 21-foot cat- boat Hebe, of Dorchester, with six men, started out for fishing trip on Saturday morning, expecting to return Saturday night, but had not been heard from up to the present time. It is thought that the boat was capsized during the severe squall on Saturday and the men drowned. RETURNING TO GEORGIA. Thomas E. Watson Will Take Part in the te Election October 7. ept. —Thomas of Georgia, populist nominee for vice president, who has been mak- ing several speeches in the west, was in Kansas City several hours last even- ing. He was on his way back to Geor- gia after his western tour. He came in from Denver and went to St. Louis last evening. W. W. Reed, his man- ager, was with him. He said the trip northand west was quite satisfactory, and hoped it would produce good re- sults.) They were pleased with the ac- tion in Kansas to put Watson electors on the ticket. He said they would carry Georgia and North Carolina for Bry- an and Watson and would have a por- tion of the electors from other states. Mr. Watson was going home to take part in the state campaign, as the elec- tion took place October 7, and Watson was anxious it should go right. Plans for the remainder of the campaign had not been made, but they would make other tpips. PARDON FOR BARDSLEY. Freedom Given the Man Who Stole Over a Half Million Dollars. HarrispurG, Pa., Sept. 22.—Gov. Hastings has signed the recommenda- tion fora pardon for John Bardsley, ex-city treasurer of Philadelphia. On July 2, 1391, Bardsley was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary for mis- appropriating over $500,000 of city and state moneys, while occupying his official position. The governor gives no reascn for his action. although it is thought his decision was hastened by the fact that Bardsley was stricken with paralysis of the left side on Thursday last. Member of Parliament in Police Court. St. Lovuts, Sept. 22—Dr. H. W. Dun- raven, who stated that he is a member of parliament and a brother of the earl of Dunraven, ended a carouse last night in the Central police station, where he was taken, after being badly beaten up ina house of questionable repute, in which he had a fracas with the in- mates. McKinley Presented with a Stump. Canton, O., Sept. —Maj. McKin- ley received by express a finely pol- ished and embellished stump of a tree. It is intended for use in delivering his front porch addresses and is of a con- venient height for that purpose. The stump was sent by Jesse C. Grover, sheriff of Knoxville, Tenn. More Troops for Cuba. Havana, Sept —The Satrustagui has arrived here from Spain with reinforcements of 74 officers and 2,100 men, and the feached this port with reinforcements, consisting of seven officers and $00 | soldiers. Property to Be Confiscated. Mapnrip, Sept. 22.—A dispatch from Manila, Philippine islands. says Gov. Gen. Blanco has decreed the confi tion of the property of the insurgents in those islands. RIOT. | of ai finally arrested, bome, and seldom | steamer | steamship | Puerto Rico, also from Spain, has | PENSIONS TO VETERANS. Commissioner Murphy Presents His Annual Report to Secretary Francia, Sept Dominie 1 nsions, has tiseal cretary ssione t year re Were restored ped, a total ne losses esponding period The whole num- ht gain in preceding, nS Was #138.- 7) as compared There were 495,684 »¥ persons now on th last year’s estimate for pensions w than was for the past fiseal year, the commissioner duplicates that estimate for the next eal year, stating that he believes the adjudication of many cases will make of $1,- necessary the full amount necessary. It is his intention to push the settlement of eases as rapidly as possible. An esti- mate of $1 laneous expenses. made for miscel- The commissioner says the payment by vouchers has worked satisfactorily and opposes a return to personal pay- ments. Some difficulty has been ex- perienced in the executions of vouchers in Germany and the state department has been requested to furnish bureau information as to what persons have authority to administer oaths. There are 601 Un'ted States pensioners in Germany. Regarding the revision of the pen- sion list, the commissioner says: ‘There is no foundation for the erroneous im- pression that it is the intention still further to revise the lists, as the purging of the rolls which was commenced in 1893 has been entire- ly accomplished. It ought to be understood, however, that there still exists the purpose to maintain the pens@n roll as the nation's roll of honor. The report shows that there are 53,- 382 pensioners residing in Missouri, who were paid $7,: during the past vear; 42,433 residing in Kansas, drawing $6,321,389, and 2,499 in Indian territory, drawing $332,957. POST OFFICE REPORT. . Maxwell Makes the Annual Statement of the Affairs of His Department. WasnInGron, Sept. Sept. 22.—R. A. Maxwell, fourth assistant postmaster- general, has made his annual report to the postmaster-general for the year ended June 39, 1896. The principal di- visions of the department under his care are appointments and inspectors. The report shows that the total num- ber of post offices in operation in the United States is 70,360. Of these 66,725 are fourth-class offices and 3,635 presi- dential, being an increase over the last fiscal year of 296. During the year 2, 046 post offices were established and 1,- 750 discontinued. The total number of appointments for the year was 12,- 090, and the total number of cases act- ed upon 15,532. Mr. Maxwell commends the work of the post office inspectors The report shows that the total number of com- plaints of all classes received during the past year aggregated 103,037, and the number of cases disposed of amounted to 100,205. Only 24 com- plaints were received of carelessness in the handling of registered matter by postal employes. The employes in the postal service handled during the last fiscal year 13,851,000 pieces of registered mail, with the loss of only one piece in every 16,254. Mr. Maxwell points out that there has been a decrease in the number of post office and mail burglaries and robberies, owing to the killing and ar- rest of many desperadoes engaged in the business. During the year there were 2,074 arrests, of which number 158 were postmasters. During the year there were 16,563 complaints treated affecting foreign mail matter. Of these %,750 related to registered matter and 5,754 to ordinary matter. ODD FELLOWS IN SESSION. Grand Sire Stebbins Makes His Annual Re- port—Rebekah Lodges Flourishing. Datias, Tex, Sept. 22—A grand public reception was tendered to the sovereign grand lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which began this morning. Gov. Charles A. Culber- son welcomed the visitors. At the close of the reception the orphans and widows of members of the order, es- pecially charges of the odd fellows of Texas, marched on the stage singing anode. The first session of the grand lodge was held this afternoon, and Grand Sire Stebbins presented his re- port. In it he said: The condition of the business interests and the prospective disturbances in this and other co ries have had thelr efects upon the order. Yet, under the surrounding conditions, our growth has not been seriousiy retarded Our losses in-membership, through inability to meet their obligations, have been unusually large: though. when the strin, f the times shall have passed, many n. The ad- ditions to the € been fairly good a nehes — pros- prevailed t ooked-for ex- In the subord 4 the net gain In apments there In the Patriarchs be a large Hebekah branch the phe: al. there be- in membership of 27,54. erable degree attribut- pening of the doors good moral char- R. will order 2 all Mrs. Plumb Aids Bryan. Exports. Kan..Sept. 22.—Mrs. Plamb. Senator Piumb, gave $360 to | the Bryan campaign fund, taking ad- vantage of the New York Journal's | offer to duplicate all contributions. She was much opposed to the publicity al contribution will produce, ht the opportunity to assist was too good to be over- | widow of