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a THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1880—SIXTEEN PAGES. Ses ena oe a THE LAW’S MAJESTY. An Exciting Incident in the Arnold Trial at Nicholas+ ville, Ky. Dan Voorhees for Prisoner and the State’s Attorney Have a Wordy Collision, Which Leads to a Great Rumpus and Hullabaloo in the Court. A Nomber of Armed Partisans of Each Rides Engage in the Gen- eral Melee. & Brother of the Prisoner Flourishes & Pistol Violently and Promis- cnously, And the Prosecutor Retreats upon the Judge, Calling the While for a Weapon. ‘Amid Great Chaos, the Infuriated Man Is Finally Disarmed; And the Accosed Is Acquitted, as Usual in the €lo- rious State of Kentucky. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. LoulsvILvE, Aug. 23.—The Cou- ricrJournal’s special from Nicholasville gives the foliowing account of a rather startling episode in the trial of James , Arnold for the murder of his broth- er-in-law, the Hon. Robert Little, which was concluded at that place to-day: Ata little after 4.o’clock Mr. C. J. Brons- |: ton, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, rose to“ close the argument of the prosecution and re- view the facts in the case, and lay before the jury the law and the facts bereft of the orna- mentation in which skillful counsel had clothed them. At the outset ho explained that he was simply discharging his duty; that he represented the prisoner as much as the Commonwealtii, and that he intended to - discharge that duty honestly and feurlesly. Pausing for amoment, he said, in measured accents: “Gentlemen of the jury, you do not know as well as I do the diflicuties with which I must contend, NOK THE DANGER I AM IN; but, so help ine God, I will try to discharge my obligation to myself, to the Common- wealth, and to my oath by doing my duty as an honest man.” He then proceeded to reply to the salient polntsin ihe speech of Senator Voorhees, and made what all who heard it pronounced ‘an incisive, steel-cold, able argument He had just concluded. his enumeration of the wounds in Little's fragile body, and had dropped from his hand the overcoat with the aid of which he had shown the jury how the fatal deed was accumplished, when Senator | Voorhees, Col. Bradley, and Col. Thompson, counsel for the defense, who had retired after the speech of the Senator, reéntered the room and took their seats within the bar. In that moment Mr. Lronston, who had elected to call things by their English names, spoke in‘ vigorous language of the forgery which Little had denounced to Arnold’s face. Quoting the words of Little, he ex- claimed: “It isa forgery!” Senator Vourhees arose from his seat and interrupted, saying: “Muy it please the Court, no such testi- mony as that has been introduced in thiscase, and 1 : ‘ DENOUNCE THE STATEMENT AS UNTRUE.” There had been, God knows, plenty of ex- citement in that densely-crowded honse all day. There were men there who believed Arnold ought to hang, and others who be- lieved he ought to be acqnitted; men with convictions born of personal feeling, rather than the mature result of a careful weighing -of the testimony. Such men were the com- bustible material witich only needed a spark tuset fire to and become a blazing, riotous mob. This spark was, unintentionally, no doubt, furnished by Senator Voorhees. Think- ing that our civilization was not on trial, but ‘was.assured and based upon the bowing of all heads to the imperial mandates of the law peacefully administered, he fired up at what he thought was an overwrought statement by the Prosecuting Attorney, and denounced it as untrue. THERE WAS A BUZZ OF EXCITEMENT, and men’s voices began to hum. Mr. Brons* ton, turning to the Senator, said, earnestly and emphatically, that “there was such evi- dence, and his statement was true.” The buzz of voices became louder, and women’s faces began to pale. Again the Senator said it was untrue, and again the Attorney asseverated the truthful- ness of his statement. A third time the Sen- ator said: “Tsay it is not true.” ‘Then Mr. Bronston said in reply: “I say it is true.” Aman named J. T. Levell, who was sitting ‘upon the lower step of the Judge's stand, a friend of the prisoner, James H. Arnold, said nothing of the kind had been offered in testi- mony. At the same instant, some person in the audience close to the bar, or immediately in- side the bar, shouted, it wasa ‘damned lie.” of the uplifted pistol and wrenching it. frou the man’s grasp. On the instant » BE WAS ORDERED TO PRIBON- Where was the prisoner all this time, and what was he doing? Uo had once during the day showed signs of emotion, aud at the closa of Mr. Thompson's appeal in his behalf m: le an effort to repress his rising tears. His brave little wife sat by his side all day, get- ting closer to him as the time approached for them to separate. It was now near 6 o’clock. The instaut tne cry was raised and the peace- ful audience appeared tohave been converted into a mob, to her wifely fears it boded no good to her husband, and she exclainied, “o mY GOD, MY DARLING!” and flinging her arms about his neck she pore him down to the floor at the end ot the [' table at which he had been sitting. Then strong men seized the prisoner and hustled him round toward the jury-room, into which the palladium of our liberty had already been placed for protection. Some one told him to jump from the window, “The Sheriif seized him by the shoulder, and the door of the jury-room was instantly closed upon lim and his wife. Was he in danger, and did he fear it? Ho was, and he did. More hands were placed upon pistols than that of Arnold’s brother, and as James II. Arnold backed round ‘to his place of refuge, with his wife clinging to him. his eyes exhibited a sense of danger as he looked in the direction where sat meu whv had interested themselves in his prosecution. When :the Sheriff and his determined Deputics, assisted by Col. Thompson and a few citizens, had restored order and the Judge's gavel could once more be heard, he proceeded to express his opinion of the out- rage that had just been perpetrated, and an- nounced that he should stop all proceedings until peace had been completely restored. James S. Levell, the man who had denied that such testimony had been introduced, was called before his Honor and was required to give TWO BONDS FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS eoch, one to keep the peace and one to answer any indictment that might be found’ against him. “andy: Mershan, was brought up and sen- tenced to confinement iu the jail for twenty- four hours, and the payment ofa fine of $30. ‘Then turning to the Clerk the Judge directed an order to be entered requiring the Sheriff SUMMON A GRAND JURY AT ONCE. When these things were done Senator Voor- | hees arose to explain to the Court that he had not intended to raise a disturbance by his remark, while, after an earnest conversa- tion between the Senator and Ar. Bronston, the gentlemen agreed that their remarks had Deen the result of a misunderstanding. ‘The jury and the prisoner were then ordered to 2 brought into court and the trial to pro- eced. Arnold came out with his WIFE CLASPED ABOUT IIS NECK, and when ho took his piace beside his coun- sel she sat upon his knee, refusing to be sep- arated from him, and looking defiance at any and all that should attempt the separation. it was x picture worth the study of an art- ist and the brush of a Reynolds or a Hogarth, ‘The trial went on, but,the nvise among those remaining inthe hail being still great, the Judge directed the Court-room to be cleared. and suspended proceedings until his order was fully obeyed. Then Mr. Bronston went on with his argu- ment as if nothing had happened, if anything he was a trifle more serene, and WITH DARKNESS SETTLING DOWN upon the world, by the Jishtof one small coal- | vil lamp upon the Judge's desk, that cast its weird rays upon the legal dy, the Pros- ecutor concluded his argument, and the jury retired with the papers to consider their verdict. a NOT GUILT Lovisvite, ky., Aug. —The trial at Nicholsville closed to-day with a verdict of “not guilty.” The killing occurred on the 19th vf December, at Richond, where both nen were prominent and respectable citi- The moth heir wives had died a inonths previous! ving an estate of h Little as eutor, ‘The ad- mi ‘ation of the estate led to personal ill- feeling between the tivo men, whose wives were to shure it equally, and on the morning named Amold went to Little’s ofliee, and, in the absence of any witnesses, shot himpdead, The theory of self-defense, upon which Arnold sacquitted was based less upon the testimony of witne: han upon the probability that an altercation would take place when the two parties met. ~The ver- dict caused inte’ xcitement in the court- roow. Arnold's friends shouted and sur- rounded him, while his wife covered him with her body to prevent his being killed. A strong guard took the prisoner to his room, ‘The examination of Amold’s brother for drawing arevolver on & ton was con- eluded this evening. He fined $1,000 and sentenced to the State Prison for one year. INDIANS. DEATIY OF CHIEF OURAY. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Wasurncrtos, D. C., Aus. 2S.—The Interi- or Department Jate this afternoon received a dispatch stating that Ouray, Chief of the Ute Nation, is dead. One of the leading officials of the Department immediately said: “In Ouray’s death the United States has losta valuable ally, and Colorado a good citi- zen. His death will greatly embarrass the Government in tho negotiations of the Ute treaty.” It is understood here that none of the Chiefs have as yet signed the treaty. Los Pros AGENcy, Colo, Aug. 2, via Lake Crry, Colo., Aug. 28.—An Indian ar- rived last night from Southern Agency with acommunication from Dr. Lacy to the effect that Ouray’s case is a hopeless one; that he is unconscious, and has net recognized him since his arrival. A consultation of tiree physicians has so decided, and report that the public may expect to hear of his death at any moment, Chepeta, his wife, is with him. ‘The Uncompahgre Utes are almost in a panic atthe very thought of his demise, and the bands are already discussing his probable successor from among the various candidates who are crowding to the front. Chief Sapo- vonara will undoubtedly be theman, The Commission has accomplished nothing as immediately following that came a wom- an’s Scream, and then ensued a scene of CONFUSION AND RIOTOUS DISORDER almost impossible to portray. How it was accomplished I know not, but the vast audience of women got out of that house in quicker time than it takes me to tellit. Men and women Went tumbling over chairs and tables, leaving lunch, lunch-bas- kets, napkins, flowers, and other feminine articles scattered in the wake of the retreat. Some made their exit by the windows, and, when the danger of bloodshed seemed: most imminent, there was a crowd of men cowered in the far end of the hall, who dared not ap- proach the door for fear of stopping eccentric bullets. While this was going on, a struggle took place inside the bar, near the jurors, A brother of the prisoner had run up to Mr. Bronston, the Prosecuting Attorney, and, __ POINTING A PISTOL AT HIS BOSOM, exclaimed: “Ob, G—d d—n you! I’ve got you now!” Before he could fire, the pisto! not having been cocked when presented, some bystander grasped the weapon and turned its muzzle aside. Mr. Bronston backed to the Judge’s stand, and cried: “Give me a pistol; give mea pistol, some- body! Don’t you see that man is trying to shoot me?” , Judge B. F. Buckner, the new Circuit Judge, was.on his feet taking in this scene with his eagle eye. Quietly and decisively he gave his commands to the officers, who, humerous as they were, were almost power- Iess to control that vast and raging throng. Beholding the msn with the pisto!,heshouted: “ Mr. Sheriff, disarm that man.” ‘The Sheriff had already his hands full guarding the prisoner and attending to the jury, and, the order not being obeyed instant- ly, he called to the Clerk and bystanders to at once disarm the man, who was struggling to hold on to his weapon. Among the bystanders was Walter Rodes, Deputy-Sheriff of Fayette, who took a hand instantly in assisting to make the arrest, while Slew Baldwin, the Circuit Clerk, clear- fing tables and chairs,sucoeeded in getting hold yet at the Southern Agency towards the sign- ing of the treaty. The death of Ouray will complicate matters and may delay the settle- ment of the Ute question at least a year. Laten—12:30 p. m.—A runner has just ar- rived announcing Ouray’s death. Wasuixeton, D, C., Aug. 23.—The death of Chief Ouray will not, in the opinion of the officers of the Interior Department, seriously impede the business of the Ute Commission, much less break off entirely the negotiations now pending. Acting-Secretary Bell, while conceding to Chief Ouray considerable influ- ence amongst the Southern Utes, thinks there still remain amongst them other chiefs and head men favorably inclined to the treaty, who will induce the-members of their tribe to agree to it, and consequently feels quite confident that the negotiations will be con- ducted to a successful ending, STRAY SAVAGES, Reports were received at military head- quarters in this city yesterday stating that Capt. Bell, of Camp Houston, has received news from the scouting party sent out under Lieut. Gresham, who had orders to scout with & small detachment through the country south of Lake Station, between the Little Missouri and Powder Rivers. Serat. Darvint, of Company F, Seventh Cavalry, overtook a party of hostiles, killing one, wounding sev- fal. oe cin lk poules. Maj. Merrill a ye AUP he: ou} his trip to the Yellowstone. pponeon fom SOMETHING MUST BE DONE, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. St. Lovis, Mo., Aug. 28—The hotel- keepers of this city held a private meeting’ to-night for the purpose of organizing an .as- sociation to protect their interests. Tho session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of” Pythias held here this week has demon- strated that there is something wanting in the crowd-compelling agencies of St. Louis, The demonstration was expected to bring | hosts of strangers to the city, and extensive preparations had been made to take care of them. There was no crowd, however, and the disappointment is intense, especially among the hotel proprietors. They are ac- cordingly determined to have’ one organiza- tion in the city which will help to give all - }ueal demonstrations some sort of a boom. Of course there are other objects to the moye- iment, but this is evidently the chief one, ‘FOREIGN. English Conservatives Soon to Examine Carefully the Political Pulse, And Will Try Their Hand at Tinkering the Ballot Law. The Eastern Problem Becoming Every Day More and More Com- plicated. Greeks and Albanians Preparing to Dem- onstrate Their Independence ; of the Porte. The Russian Expedition in Central Asia : Progressing Satisfaotorily. GREAT BRITAIN. BRITISH POLITICS. Special Cable, Lonpox, Aug. 28.—The interest in Trish polities has been transferred to Westminster. The all-night debate on ‘Thursday was not prearranged, and was developed by an im- prudent observation, from the Govern- ment bench, although the Irish mem- bers desired to foree attention during the present session to the employment of military under the guise of the constabu- lary. 1t is suggested that the debate arose because the Irish members desired to display their tactics. before the leading members of the Land League, who were. present. While the debate gratified Irish yan- ity, English opinion is unanimous as to the - sincere desire of the present Government to satisfy the Trish demands, if allowed reasonable time. Mr. Forster’s declaration of his intention to in- troduce’a bill to prevent unjust landlords from taking advantage of the machinery ot repression is an unmistakable proof of the © Government's . sincerity, and is ulso* a , warning to the worst class. of landlords. The English Liberals Radicals blame the Lrish for refusing the olive branch. In its ultimate effect the twenty-one hours’ sitting may be disastrous to the Irish party. It has convinced the present Parliament, assimilar circumstances did the last, of the necessity of new rules to prevent the minority from overawing the House.. Members dislike curtailing their privileges, but the feeling is universal, after ‘Yhursday’s proceedings, that the conduct of the lrish party. requires a sacrifice which, under ordinary circumstances, Radicals and Liberals alike would not concede. COMMITTING POLITICAL SUICIDE. ‘The Lords are committing political suicide Afortnight ago the Peers encouraged the general impression that they vould not in- terfere with the Government bills. Having rejected the Compensation bill, they thought it’ dangeroug to attempt to throw out any more. The rejection of the Compensation bill made them intensely unpopular in Ireland, and threatened to bring about a combination of English Rai cus with the Irish party against the heredi- tary system in the House of Lords. The xmendments to the Employers’ Liability bill have now roused ‘the working elasses’ into | antagonist Tho press desire likewise to reject .the Hares and Rabbits bill. This step would create a conflict between themselves and the tenants. Ata large meeting of the Conservative Peers, held yesterday, . LORD BEACONSFIELD advised them to uccept the Dill, suggesting such alterations in Committee as would not affect’ the matin object of the measure, but would deprive the tenant of sporting yights, while cenferring on him_ author- izy to destroy ground game. ° The best method for this purpose, it was suggested, would be to limit the number of guns on the farm and require a. list to be re- corded of the persons entitled to carry guns, it is probable that the House of Commons will accept this amendment. SURPRISE IS EXPRESSED that there has been no naval demonstration before Dulcigno. The demonstration was agreed to, but was delayed because England desires to make a simultaneous one in behalf of the Greek claim. England desires to bring this cession. about, not merely by demenstration at Duleigno and in the dean Sea, but also before Constantinople itself. The Govern- ment is.now cunsidering meaus to force the Dardanelles, Germany —_ protests, however, against =a demonstration at. Constantinople. | Germany, fearing for the interests of Austria, strongly op- poses any discussion at present as to whether the demonstrations should be simply | at Duleigno. in the Agean Sea, or at the door of the Sultan’s palace. THE SIEGE OF CANDAHAR, Ayoob Khan’s withdrawal to Sangiri does not mean that he is raising the siege of Candshar, for which sufficient_hillmen and villagers remain, Ayoob Khan has simply gone to where the Tarnak and Argundad Valleys bifureate, so as to be able to protect his forces from an at- tack Inthe rear by Gen. Roberts. Ayooh Khan has 5,000 capital soldiers, ‘and, counting troops from the Ghazis tribe and irregulars, has in all probably 15,000 men. ‘he official declarations about Afghanistan during the past week confirm the expectation that both Kuram Valley and Knyber Pass will be given up. The question is now, whether the short Khyber Pass and Candahar are ta be retained. ENGLAND'S POLICY TOWARD PERSIA. suggests an understanding with Russia, not only on the Eastern, but on the Central Asian question. If the English Gov- ernment had anxiety about the Russian igéns in Central Asia, Lord Gran- lig. would not have snubbed Per- sia’s__yecent appeal. to England. Should}. England — surrender Candahar, retiring behind the old frontier, Russia may retire from the Turcoman expedition, though few Englishmen credit her intention to fore- go an ultimate advance on Herat. The hos- ulity of the Tekkes would easily give an ex- cuse for a forward movement after the British withdrawal. MISS NELLSON’S WILL disposes of £30,000, Her mother receives £3,000; Mr. Knight, the critie of the Atha- neum, £1,000; Mr. Compton, who acted with her in Aimerica and watched her during her last illness, £1,000. The residue she leaves to Admiral Carr Glynn, but it is thought he will dectine the lemey, as Lee, the divorced husband of Miss Neilson, may make trouble. It is supposed, however, that the legal pro- tection accorded to Miss Neilson by an En- glish court may defeat him, THEATRICAL aredull. The caste for the performance of “Hunlet” by Edwin Booth at the new Princess, Theatre in October includes Miss Gerrard as Ophelia, and W. Farren as —Polonius. — ‘The other act- ors” who will appear in’ the play are T. Swinbourne, J. Ryder, Kyrle Bellew, Charles Harcourt, G. Glenny, Marry Jack- son, F. Charles, William Dermann Vesein, Alfred Nelson, and John Gardner. ‘The piece will be lavishly mounted by Gooch, un- der Harry Jackson’s superintendence, THE MOUSE OF COMMONS. To the Western Associated Press. Lonpon, Aug. 28.—The Ilouse of Commons went into Committee of Supply last night Without opposition, and discussed the Irish yote. At 3 this morning the House adjourned. it meets to-day at 12 to proceed with the Common Buriais bill and other Government measures. S . GENERAL RESULTS. Yesterday’s struggle in the House of Com- tnons resilted in a victory for the Govern- ment, after twenty-one hours’ continuous Sitti ‘The postponement of the Constabu- lary vote only conceded by the Govern- meat upon Parnell undertaking that it shall not be obstructed Monday. re THE MINISTERIAL WHITEBAIT DINNER, which usuully precedes‘the close of the ses- sion, will také pjacé"Wedneaday next. + 10 “ge GLADSTONE. ‘ The.stesmer Grantully Castle, with Glad- stone end -party on beard, called at Portland Spay aud Dartmouth yesterday, rived a ymou his morning, and is off for Fal- mouth and Dublin. es THE WORKINGMEN’S PROTEST. | ‘The t Parliamentary Committee of the y a Trades’ Union Congress has sent to the Min- isters a resolution deeply regretting the amendments of the Employers’ Liability bill: made by the House of Lords, and expressing? hope that the Government will either restore the bill to the shape in which it passed the House of Commons, or withdraw it and pass amore thorough-going measure at the next session, j ‘THE LORDS. a ‘The House of Lords fixed the third read- ing‘of the Employers’ Linbility bill for Tues- diy, when it will probubly be passed, but in a Sore seuIelL the slouse of Commons will not be disposed to accept ‘The second reading of’ the Hares and Rab- bits bi hag been fixed for Monday. ‘The Earl of Redesdale will move it: revection, but itis probable that a majority will prefer to amend it by empowering the tenant to con- tract with the landlord regarding the respect- ive ground game rights. Such amendment. the Government ‘could ‘not accept, as it would substantially destroy the bill. THE CONSERVATIVES. It is stated that at the end of autumna meeting of Conservatives will be held, under the auspices of Lord Beaconsfield and mei- bers of the late Government, to advise vari- ous Conservative Associations throughout the conntryafMliated with the London Central Association ag to the propricty of holdin; incetings during the winter, with a ylew 0: ascertaining the opinions.of their constitu- encies upon current politics, including the continuance of the Ballot actor the advisa- Dility of returning to the ‘system of open vot- ing under new enactments designed to pre- yent abuses. The Marais of Salisbury, Sir Stafford . Northeote, Sir Richard Ashton- Cross, Sit John Holker, and Lord ‘George Tamilton have promised.to take part in the meeting. FEARS OF A PLOT. a Corr, Anga?s.—Some time ago the con- stabulary Teelved information of a Fenian plot to attack the powder-mills and barracks ut Ballincollig, five miles southwest of Cork. Extra precautions were taken, and are con- tinued against a surprise. The Constitution alleges that the men in positions of trust at the mills are Fenian oflicers. ‘WOOL SALES. Lonpox, Aug. 28—At the wool sales to- day prices were firm, and foreign bidding was spirited for suitable descriptions. Prices, except for cross-breeds, approximated closely to the closing rates of Inst sales. Eight thou- sand two hundred bales were sold, chiefly New Zealand, Sydney, and Cape. _. THE BURIALS BILL, In the House of Commons to-day the Burials ill passed through the Committee with some amendments, TURKEY. TNE WESTERN FRONTIER. Vienna, Aug. -A dispatch from Ja- nina dated Aug. 20 states that the advance | guard of the Albanian irregulars, which the League decided to send to the frontier, has still much to do, for trustworthy news had reached Janina that three bodies of Greek volunteers were only waiting for a propitious moment to invade the Turkish territory. ‘The Porte continues its armaments in ‘Thes- saly and Epirus, In ‘Turkish circles at Seina it is aflirmed that 30,000 men are already con- centrated in Thessaly and the Epirote Vila- yet. They have more arms than they re- quire, and have accumulated much aminuni- tion, There are Jarge magazines of provis- ions, ete., at Arta, Previsa, Metzgovo, and Larissa. ‘The fortifications of the latter place are alinost complete. ° Lonpon, Aug. ‘A. Vienna dispatch states that the ‘Turkish agent at Cettinje has invited Montenegro to send a delegate to confer with Riza Pasha for the actual cession of Dulcigno. MISUNDERSTANDING. BELGRADE, Aug. 28.—Negotiations for a Servo-Lurkish convention have been pro- ceeding for the past year, but no arrange- ment ean be come to,.as the Porte declines to grant Servia the same privileges as Rou- mania enjoys. Consequently the ‘Lurkish Consul at Nisch remains unrecognized by Servia. Tr. Rome, Aug. 28.—The' Dirttto Glinisterial organ) says: If the: Powers make naval demonstrations in Turkish waters, England, Italy, France, and Russia will each be repre- sented by three ironelads, Austria by two, and Germany by one,.;. . * RUSSIA. ° THE CHINESE) QUESTION... | __: Sr. Perersnyite, Aug. 23.—Lhe statement that the Marquis ‘Tsong had ‘requested Rus- sia to send an Ambassador to Pekin, and that the request had been réfused, is authenfical- y denied. - MARINE. ‘The Golos announces that two vessels un- der orders to the Pacific will remain in the Mediterranean in view of the naval demon- stration in Turkish waters. TNE CENTRAL ASIAN EXPEDITION. «Sr. Perenssuna, Aug. 28.—The Golos has the following telegram from Krasnovodsk: Gen. Shobeleif’s advance guard is quartered. até the future base of operation. ‘The of- fepive movement {is temporarily suspended, but reconnoisance continues. ‘The railway from Michael’s Bay has been begun, but_ the. aaterial for it is somewhat delayed. Hos- pitals have been opened at Krasnovodsk, ‘Tehikislar, and Michael’s Bay. But few are sick. Newspapers are asked for to relieve the monotony f inaction. It is reporte ‘that the Grand Duke Nich- olas will retire from the command of the guard and St. Petersburg district, but re- mains Inspector-General of Cavalry, and that the Czarowitz will take command of St. Petersburg and the Grand Duke Viadimer command of the Guards. FRANCE. GAMBETTIA’S MOUTHPIECE. Pants, Aug. 28—Le Pere, ex-Minister of the Interlor, and an intimate friend of Gam- betta, speaking at Avillon, in the Depart- ment of the Yonne, referred to De Freycinet, the Premier, and his new Relizious bill, and said: “The decrees against illegal congre- ations will not remain a dead letter, The Chamber of Deputies is desirous that the ex- isting laws be enforeed, and pursuant thereto decrees will be carried out to the very letter against all congregations.” GERMANY. 3 BISMARCK. Berry, Aug. 28.~An Imperial rescrint in- trusts the Ministry of Commerce and Indus- try, vacated by Herr Hoffinann (created Sec- retary of State for Alsace-Lorraine), pro- visionally to Bismarck, VARIOUS. NONE OF HIS BUSINESS. ‘ Lonpon, Aug. 28.—A Berlin dispatch says: “ Those who remember how King William discarded all right ‘to interfere with the candidature of the Catholic Hohenzollern Prince for the Crown of Spain in 1870, can have little doubt that the proposal of Prince Charles of Roumania to make the hereditary Prince of Hohenzollern his heir will also be regarded from the same point of view by his Imperial kinsman, ———_$§_ LAW-BREAKING COAL-MINERS. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Cotumsus, 0., Aug. 28.—Owing to the un- settled condition of affairs in the mining points in Jackson County, the Sheriff has called upon Gov. Foster for a company of militia to go to Coalton and protect persons and property. Threats have been indulged in by miners at Jackson and Straitsville, and midnight forays earried into cifect with a view of driving out: the men now at work in the places vacated ‘by the strikers. In view of the threatened danger Assistant-Adju- tant-General Smith has ordered the Sill Guards, of Chillicothe, to go to the scene of trouble by special train at midnight. rr STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS. DEtRoit, Mich., Aug. 28.—The Hon. Rob- ert McClelland, ‘former Governor: of ' this State, and President Pierce’s Secrétary of the Interior, was stricken with paralysis this niternoon, and ata Inte hour to-night was lying in-an unconscious condition. There are grave fears of afatal termination, Age, 73.. A DUEL: THREATENED, =~ H Sr. Lours, Mo., Aug. 28.—Thursday even-_ ing Judge W. C. Jones, Judge Mumford, and several other gentlemen were standing upon? a street corner chatting together, when Col.,; E. C. Cabell approached the group. Judge: Jones held out his‘hand to the Colonel, wh¢’ drew back from.the proffered grasp, and; with some heat, declined to shake hands i a os :the case of D. with the Judge. The party broke w in iitich excitenrent. It is aid that friends of the two gentlemen have had several meet- ings, but haye been wholly unable to adjust the diMficulty anticab! }.and that a duel will probably occur. Both gentlemen are alleged to ba .adhereniso the code. The trouble |, grew out of some,law business. SUNDRY SINS. A BELLIGERENT CARPENTER. » “ Spectat Dispatch tolThe Chicago Tribune. SHRLBYVILLE, Ind. Aug. 28.—Last night Jake sTnehl, a well-known carpenter of this place, filled himself up with bad whisky and went home and made a genoral onslaught on his family. He commenced by smashing the furniture, tearing everything upside down, then: pitched his wife and family out of the house. After-he had done this he was yet unsatisfied, and threatened to kill his wife. Mrs. Huehl, fearing that he would carry his. threat into execution, fled up town for the purpose of securing help. Finding Policeman, Richard Thyralls, the two started back for the purpose of quieting the festive German.‘ When the offider arrived Haehl grew more violent than ever and assaulted ‘his wife with a heavy chisel that he had secreted under his coat. A timely rayon the, head with a cane carried by the officer prevented any harm to the woman, and after a hard struggle Haehl was finally mastered and taken to the station. He was given quarters in the ‘tcooler,” with charges against him ay follows: “Drunk and -disorderly,” “resisting an officer,” and ‘‘as- sault.? Before Hach] breathes the air of freedom ag2ip ha will:be some older, and perhaps wiser, PENNSYLVANTA. Hanrissure, Aug. 28—E, Z. Wallower, proprietor of the Harrisburg Independent, was tried Jast night at Carlisle for defaming the character. of Mrs. Zell at the time she “was under sentence of death for the murder of Mrs. Kiebl, by republishing an article in- reference toher. A jury this morning ren- dered a verdict of not guilty, and ordered the prosecutor fo pay costs. Mrs. Zell’s hus- band, the prosecutor, now lies in jail await- ing sentence for larceny committed in the jail while visiting his wife. ‘At the assembling of the court this morn- ing the District Attorney asked and obtained ‘eonsent to have_nolle prosequis entered in Clark and Dr. D. i ). K., Shoe makét, charged with corrupt solicitation of members of the Legislature in the matter of the Riot-Claims bill, The request was asked on the ground of insufficient evidence, THE VIRGINIA DUELISTS. RicuwexD, Va., Aug. 28.—The examina- tion of Dr. Johnston on the charge of. being about to engage in a duel with Capt. Wise, took place to-day, and resulted in Dr. John- ston being ‘placed under bond of $5,000°to keep the peace for twelve months, Capt. Wise is not yet arrested, but one of his:copn- ee said Wise would surrender himself Mon- jay. J ALLIGER. New Yor, Aug. 29.—Elijah Allicer, in- surance broker, pleaded not guilty to-day to a charge of having stolen bonds from various persons. idle took-the bonds in the ordinary .course of business, for the purpose of nego- tating loans upon them, ESCAPED. : ATLANTIC Crry, N. J., Aug. 28—Eight prisoners escaped from the County Jail at May’s Landing to-night during the absence of the Deputy-Sheriff. CASUALTIES. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. : Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. * Torxevo, O., Aug. 28.—Since midnight last night the dark and bloody middle grounds have been the scene of three serious acci- dents, two of which were fatal. Shortly after midnight Martin Smith, fireman on the Lake Shore Railroad, was thrown from the top of a freight car and badly shaken up. His head was considerably cut, and it has’ been feared that he was injured internally. One revortthis morning was that -he was dead,-but that proved to be incorrect. - * Shofily after 2 o’clock the body of John ‘Martip, a switchman in :the employ of the ‘Wabash - Company, was found along the “track in’ the yard horribly cut up and dishgured, the weels haymg run over and broken both legs and arms, and also run over his chest. It was supposed he fell off the top of a train, and his death must have been almost instantaneous. The deceased was about 45 years of age, and left a wife and two young children, About 6 o’clock the third chapter in the ghastly history of the day’s accidents was completed by fatal injuries received by Frank McCormick, a young man employed. as switchman. for the Lake Shore Company. He was engaged in making a coupling be- tween two cars, and one of them backing to- wards him, caught his foot in the break-beam and threw him down, ‘The wheels of the car then ran over one of his legs just above the ankle, and another‘at the thigh, from the effects o£ which he diced in less than an hour. Judging from the appearance of the man’s shae the theory of sorne railroad men_is that his foot had been caught in a frog. McCormick was about 27 years dld and unmarried, board- ing in this city. BURNING OIL. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Braprorp, Pa., Aug. 28.—Lightning has again been at work among the oil. tanks. This afternoon one rig and four 250-barrel tanks were bumed on the West Branch about three miles from the city. About 8:30 to-night one of heaven’s shafts struck one of the United Pipe Line Company’s 25,000-bar- rel tanks located near the State line. Over, sixty huge iron tanks are scattered through the valley between the State line and Tar- port, there being no less than twenty tanks in close proximity to the burning monster. The tank is .250 feet from __ its nearest neighbor, and it is hoped that, by digging trenches, the other valuable jeopard- ized property can be saved. Should the fire spread, it would be one of the most remark- able conflagrations on record, as 1.800,000 bay- rels are stored in the valley. The tanks in most instances are very close to each other. Superintendent Snow has sent large forces of men to the scene. Solid shot will be fired into the tank to prevent, if possible, the dis- astrous spread of the fire, e ‘To the Western Associated Press. Braprorn, Pa., Aug. 28.—During a violent thunder-storm this evening a 25,000-barrel iron tank at State Line, connected with the United Lines, was struck by lightning, and is now burnmg. Cannon haye been sent for in hope of drawing off the oil before an over- flow takes place. Another tank of the same size, it is said, must also go. ‘There are eighty-nine tanks of the same size in the valley. Men have been sent to the scene to strive to protect surrounding property. BURNED TO DEATH. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, . Kansas Ciry, Mo.,"Aug. 28—A Mrs. ‘Thomas Hanley, living in the southern part of this city, was fatally burned this evening by the explosion ‘of a kerosene Iamp. The woman was standing ona chair, and while lighting the lamp it exploded, covering her with the- burning oil, and inflicting injuries from which shé;died. ug. 28.—Thomas Stoaley’s itiae County was burned this morning. His two children, a boy 7 years old and a child 9 months old, were burned to G3 “ag ‘DESTRUCTIVE STORM, ‘ Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, MeEntco, Mo., Aug. 28.—A terrible rain and wind-storm visited here at 6 o’clock this evening, unroofing a large flouring-mill and doing considerable other damage. The cans Ne of Barnum’s circus, which exhibited here to-day, was torn in ri s, involv! Joss of 2,000, Nia aC ie they will open in St, Louis Monday next. —— FELL UNDER THE CARS. Svectat Dispatéh to! The Chteags Tribune. ToLEvo, O., Augy,38.—A special dispatch received in this city to-day from Delta, twenty-five iniles' West on the Air Line Road, gives the particulars of a horrible accident which occurred a$% o’clock this morning. re- sulting in the déhth of Fred Koos, 2» well-to- do fariner, livingrabout one and a half_miles from that places»: Koos had.been to Toledo ro Siok business and was returning on train No. | He which does not stop at the station. In at- ‘tempting to jump off the train he was drawn @ Wheels and Instantly killed, his vad being cut off just above the nose ap he body badly mangled. The deceased was about 8 years of age and leaves a wife and seven children. under a WRECKED. ss 4 Saw Franctsco, Aug. 28.—A Victoria dis- patch says: Indians who arrived at Nanaimo to-day announce the wreck of the Hudson Bay Company’s steamer Otter, near Bella- bella, about miles north of this port, on Saturday last. ‘The steamer. was filled with the season’s catch of fisheries on Skeena River. The vessel lies ina very precarious situation. Assistance will be sent. OFF THE TRACK. F HAurrax, Aug. 23.—An_ express-train for Georgetown from Charlottetown, P. E.L, was thrown from the track near Little York, and all the cars went down a small embank- ment. T. Stewart, a passenger, is believed to be fatally injured. George McLeod, of the Union Bank, hasa jaw broken, ‘and is otherwise disfigured. . A dozen other passen- gers were more or less injured. * A FATAL SHELTER. Svectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, " Aros, IIL, Aug. 28.—About 6 o'clock this evening two railroad section -hands named Wilson and Nash were killed at Alton Junc- tion by being run over bya freight train on the Indianapolis & St, Louis Railroad. 1t seems they were under one of the freight- cars to avoid a shower of rain, when the cars started and ran over both of them. INSTANTLY KILLED. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Wanren, O., Aug. 98.—W. IL Hathaway, Repnbliean candidate -for Sheriff of Geauga County, was instant}y killed at a pole-raising at East Claridon this-afternoon, within afew rods of his-own house, by the falling of the pole. The Democrsts offer d the use of their pole to raise our flag/at half-mast in respect to her dead citizen: ,” : THE COLLAPSED TUNNEL. Jersey Crry, Aug. 2%.—The caisson was completed this afternoon, and Monday morn- ing the work of excavating will begin. The air-lock was put in place this afternoon. The lock was in three sections. The first section was lowered at noon, and with little dificulty swung into position. Several days will alapse before the bodies are reached, SWITCHMEN KILLED. Totepo, O., Aug. 28.—Jobn Morton and Frank McCormick, railway switchmen, the former in the employ of the Wabash and the latter of. the Lake Shore, were run over by trains this merning while in the discharge of their duties on the middle ground and killed. McCormick was a single man; Morton leaves two children. : : PARIS GREEN. . CoxconrD, N. H.,.Aug. 25.—A number of delegates from Sutton, N. H:, of the Free Will Baptist Quarterly Meeting at East Ware, stopping ‘at the housg of one Daniels, were poisoned by eating potatoes upon whose vines Paris green had_been used. Four per- sons are seriously ill. Daniels is not expected. to recover. JOSTLED. PniLaADELrnta, Aug. 28.—Theodore Marsh, a clerk in the Girard National Bank, while ascending a stairway leading to the money- order department of .the Post-Office this morning was jostled by three men, and a few minutes later he missed from his pocket a package containing $1,543. BURNED TO DEATH. LAWRENCE, Mass., Aug. 26.—A fire took place in the flock-washing room of the Pa- cific Mills, a one-story, building having neither door nor window, entrance being through the skylight. Michael Lanegran and Patrick Moriarity, unable to get out, burned to death. FELL THINGY FEET. Special Dispateh to The Chicago ‘Tribune. Axn Annor, Mich., Aug. 2.—Georre Levon, 2 brother of Edward Levon, of this city, fell off of a scaffold at Ypsilanti this morning to-the ground, 4 distance of thirty feet, and is not expected to live. » 4 FATAL SNAKE-BITE. Conconp, N. C., Aug, 28.—Mrs. Tlenry Overcart, who lives near here, was bitten on the little linger by a copperhead snake. she died in agony before medical aid reached er, CANADA. Elections in Optario—Decline of the Nae tlonal Polley—The “ F- -Baby” Par- ty—English Company to Control the Canadian Lumber-Market—Sale of Newfoundland Copper-Mines, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Toronto, Ont., Aug. 2.—Two elegtions for the ‘House of Commons took place in Ontario to-day. One for the Western Divis- ion of this city, caused by theappointment of the late member (John B, Robinson) to the Lieutenant-Governorship of Ontario; the other in the County of Ontario, which was rendered necessary by the unseating of George C. Wheeler for bribery by agents. In the. former, Joseph Beatty, Q. C. (Conservative), _was elected by a ma- jority of 262, and in the latter George C. Wheeler (Reformer) was reflected by a majority of 157. A little less than two years ago the Conservative majority in the Western Division of this city was 639, and its reduction in Mr. Beatty’s case ‘by some 400 votes, while in that of Mr. Wheeler there is an ine-egse of 106, indicates the change of fecling regarding the protection policy in- augurated by Sir John Macdonald, which is slowly, but none the less surely, overspread- ing the whole Dominion. Mr. White, the “rag-baby ” candidate, of whom great things were expected by the National Currency League, polled only 50 of the 4,000 votes cast. ‘Speciat teh to The Chicago Tribune. Orrawa, Ang. 28.—Six young Oblate priests have arrived at. the Ottawa Colleze trom France. They will remain there tor some time, pursuing theological studies, and aceustoming themselves to the country, be fore. entering upon their work as mission- ‘tes, _ Acablegram received here says that the joint-stock company which has been forming in Great Britain for the purpose of purchas- James G. Fair, James C. W. Coleman, executors opty and Jan, 3 O’Brien, Pacific Lumber & Flume (tiara C 3 Nevada Bank, Paritic Refinery g°™Pany Exchange, and California Minis Bulligg demanding an accounting to the Go aby Mining Company and its stock, ifort z alleged wrongs, frauds, and breach ders fi, and on such accounting to repae’t te Company for the use of ifs. stovkhe} fo ai profits and property belonging tics 4 pany optained by defendants by the Cog, transactionsset forth in the complaie™™ contains similar allegations as ares Ming the notorious Burke suits inst Hades nenza firm. ‘The suin involve te to be in the region of &: 10,c00,00. Tepreseny oo POLITICAL. ILLINOIs. Special Dispatch’ to The Chicago Sprmcrrecp, Ill, Ang. 3.~Th, William M. Springer Is bound to mia reputation as the “artful aodger.* the week 'he was challenged by Isaac L. Morrison, the Republican for Congress, to meet him in a series of debates throughout the district, When terviewed as to what reply he Would to this proposition, “our William” clined to answer, saying that it Would bein. proper to make public his reply Mr. Morrison received it. Bil} ie already ‘declined a challenge | from : M. Miller, the Greenback candidate, vith assigning auy reasons therefor, buf tomas would not be allowed to thug Morrison. So this afternoon he sent gentleman a telegram as follows: sa tion for joint discussion received ang ag ed. Particulars by mail. It issue however, that the artful William i , tached conditions to his acceptance which i does not expect Mr. Morrison to Accept, It these meetings occur, however, the peo le ot this district will be treated to some li discussions, which can but result in ben: to the Republican party, as Mfr. Morrison, more than a match for Springer, - 4 a Eathic PENNSYLVANIA, READING, Pa,, Aug. 28.—Retums receh -up to midnight make it apparent that Stat Senator Ermentroul will be the Democ, ‘nominee for Congress to suce Clymer, ol Helse OBITUARY. PETER W. NUGHES, Unica, N. ¥., Aug. 23.—Peter W. Hn, of Oriental Commandery of Knights lar, Cleveland, died to-day while on a yistty his mother, His illness is attributed to er ‘Triennial posure to thé sun at tha recent - session at Chicago. CAPT. TRIAII BROCK, -+ Sr. Louis, Aug. 28,—Capt. Uriah Brock,s widely-known Captain and pilot on Westen Tivers, especially the Upper Mississippi, for nearly forty years, fell dend at the Pop Office corner to-day just as he was put a le.ter in 4 box. Cause, hearts? — THE FIRE RECORD, NEAR COLUMBUS, 0. Cotusmus, O., Aug. 27.—David Spangler’s barn, Jocated about four miles southeast of this city, was destroyed by fire this momizg, and 2 stallion valued at $500, several tonsof hay, 700 bushels of wheat, besides farming utensils were burned; also Peter Swarty’s 3 insured for threshing machine. Loss $4,000; i $2,800. Originof the fire unknown. ‘ AT CLINTON, MASS. CiIsTon, Mass., Aug. 27.—IL J. Stewarté Company’s tannery is burned. —_ Insured for $10,000. It probably cover the loss, THE WEATHER. Orricr or THe Curer SigxaL Orvices, Wasurxcton, D. C., Aug. 299-1 a, m—For the Tennessee and Ohio Valley, stationary: barometer and temperature, vatiable winds, partly cloudy weather, and local rains. ¥or the Lower Lake region, higher barom- eter, stationary or lower temperature, winds shifting to northerly, partly clondy weather, with numerous rains, «4 For the Unper.Lake region, bichar bara. eter, stationary or lower temperature, north to east’ winds, partly cloudy weather and Jocal rains, followed by clearing weather. For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Mis- souri Valleys, falling receded, in pws is: i Valley by rising barometer, ar ehee Lenape tare, partly cloudy weath- erand I ins, and eastern. veering to southerly winds. s -The rivers will continue neerly stata ary. : LOCAL OBSERVATIONS... Curcaco, Ace B Ther.| Hu Wend.; Vel} Hin) Weather ae rT ‘Comix. Fime._| Bar. 6 B 3 | 23.97] 5 jum, 81; GENEUAL OSSERVATIONS CHICAGD, Aus S-IEB om 1 ThEr $9 R i w wo it a to & 1] a Bb)? 6 | 6 ray Be a HACEARR PSELAEALLES Bart Port [uron: iockester, Sacramento Sart Luxe Ch ing limits and controlling the lumber-market, has completed its organization, and that i has now the contro! of Messrs. TL. FL. Cook's and Grant’s limits. This is said to be the be- ginning of a gigantic scheme which will throw a large amount of British capital into this country. : i Special Dispatch to ‘The Chtcago Tribune. , MonrreAL, Aug. 23.—A gentleman here intormed a friend a few days ago that he held in Various names no less then 25,000 acres of land in the Northwest Territories, Vicks! Virginia. BRLSRALAARAVeAIEL AA: Winnemuces:.2:| 33 Yankton... a THE: INFIDELS. Marstarerows, I, Aug. 28—The State Mass Convention of Infidels closes to-day after a three days’ session. It was presided Already he has been offered six times th oreiaal price of the lands, but refused to a host of actions and cross-actions hav bean taken by the Captain and Engineers of the steamship Melrose Abbey. The Captain is prosecuting the Engineers for leaving the ship without leave; while the evidence of the First Engineer clearly proves that he had. yerbal pertission from the Captain to leave ie jeemee The case is going on, and it is IKE! to be some time before it is settle ante! to Hie 1088, of (28, shipowners. The detention 0} vessel is Said to cost vie ers Sup ber dy abe cost the own- dispatch from. Sydney, C. B., ‘say: Ellerhausen has sold to rf New Sone pay, for $1,000,000, his copper-mines at Little Bay und Betts’ Cove, Newfoundland. Mr. Etlenhauser was recently at New York, and the company with whom he negotiated sent their Engineer down to Newfoundland bo anes eat penore ont the mines... He was. uly satisfied with ine: z muguled, the purehase. error aon tere he report of the Chamber of C St, John, Newfoundland, for a cere year, just issued, opposes the building of a railway across the istand, on the ground that it will ultimately lead ‘to Newfoundiand’s becoining a member of the Canadian Confed- eration, which, it is urged, is one of the worst. things that could befall Newfoundland. ‘ % ABIG SUIT, : San" Francisco, Aug. 28—Squtre P. Dewey has filed a voluminous complaint in the Superior Court against John W. Mackay, over by Matthew Farrington, of Bremer County, as. President, and Dr. Shortlend Harris, of the Chicago Tunes, 23 Secretary- A number of addresses were, delivered, nmong the most noted being by Therom 7 Jeland, of New York City; Mrs. Lake. © California; and W. N. Jamieson, of Chiteare Gen. 0. A’ Phelps. of Kansas, spoke, night. “Subject: “The Garden of Eden. it s phat the Convention lacked ie nue nade up in enthusiasm. 4 night ineetings were held in the largest opera-house in the-ci . = WATER SCARCE. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 28.—On account of low water in the Connecticut River all the manufacturers of Holyoke have signed a2 agreement not to run nights until there sf “aius. er SUICIDE. New Yors, Aug. 28.—George _Sebiebel, the Jeader of a brass band, killed bimselt night on account of jealousy of his wife. $= “KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Sr. Louta, Me, Aug. 28-—The Suprem? Lodge Knights of Pythias will hold its 2%} biennial session at Detroit in 1882. ———ee Old Sooteh iady—"T dinna ken what alls, £65 ‘tole that canna like fol: as folk shontd tike folky, in folk liked folk as folic abould like folk, ‘would like folk as we'l us folk ever au’fols war folk.”