Evening Gazette

              D j» *■' ' ■ — ~ * * ' ✓ ltwm«8 Mm r v- NUXBIB 4 64 ( Weakly Established 1850 ( PITTSTON. PA.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1883. 1 TWO OeiTTF. ) Ten Cents per Week. CAPITAL TOPICS. THE FATED SCHOONERS. IN DISTANT LANDS. TOO MUCH KISSING. A BAD OUTLOOK. CHINA WILL FIGHT, FOREIGN ECHOS. Sixty Eight Gloucester Fisherman \ Minister Chai'Cfd with HuifSSng Lot! In tlie November Gale*. and Kissing Voting Girl*. Preferring War to tfio Surrender ol Tonquin —Xroopa ou tlio Uurdor. London, Do:. 7.—Nothing is known at I lie foreign oflice or ut tho Chinese embassy here of tlio reported outbreak of war between France and China. Friction Existing Between ILa Popo and Wineo HohQnlohe. Sayings- and Doings of Promineat Gloucester, era Ruth Urevos, Maud F. Leighton knd Sultana are now added to the list of vessels lost In the terrible gale of Nov. 13. The last rny of hope for their return has vanished, and their owners, with reluctance, have given, out tho crow list. The schooner Ruth Grevee sailed from this port Oct. 17 to I'rovincetown for bait, sailing for Georges from the latter place Oct 80 with the following crew: Captain Horace Quick, who leaves a wife and threo children; Joseph Jamison, Jaston Gillott, Winslow A Champ, a native of Shel- Ixjurne, N. 8., married; Maurice Powers, of Canso; William Soaboyer, Duncan Chisholm, Michael Hall, Dennis Bonier, Stanley Poole, of Sheltiourne; Isaac Lavacha and Fred Allendorf. The Ruth Greves was built in Esse* in 1807 and was owned by James Mansfield & Rons. She was insured in the Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance company for $3,000 on the vessel and tflOO on outfits. Deo. 7.—TUo schoon- A Summary of Interesting News from Other Countries Faiu Havin, 0., Dec. 7.—This part of Ohio has long been noted as a settlement of people of Scotch descent, nearly all of whom are strict members of tho United Presbyterian church. Iu the town of Hopewell, two miles from here, is an old United Presbyterian church with a largo membership. Tho Rev. S. C. Campbell has boen pastor of it for uino years. Ho is sixty five year.; old, and lives on his own farm near H-ipowotl with his wife and four daughters. On Sunday, November 35, he wont to the Hopewell church to preach, and was surprised to find tho doors closed ami no signs of a congregation. Only tho elders were there to explain matters. They told him that they had prepared charges against him to tho presbytery, that lie had been bugging and kisbing the young girls of his congregation entirely too much, and that he must stop preaching; until the presbytery settled this kissing business. Some Things that are not as They Should bo. Persons in Washington. Tlio Ken I lick) Delegation'* CHolee tor Chairman or the Comjuilttee on Appropriation*—Reunion of Mexican Veteran*. ErkIInIi Opinion of the Irish—Tlie National Palaoc at BruHUcla Destroyed by Fire—Letter from a NLlilIist. An Overstocked Cotton Good* Market IKeported—Iron Mill* Shutting Decrease of" Crime in Ireland—Col- HONO Kono, Dec. 7.—News has been received here from Tien Tsiu, the port of Fekin, that the government of China refuses to withdraw or modify its claims in regard to Tonquin, ami that she prefers war to the surrender of the province to France. Large Inxlies of troops are continually passing Hong Kong en route to the Tonquin border. lapse oi" u Threatened Strike— Opening ol' tlio Indian Inhibition In Calcutta. Down on Account of Over Production. Lonpox, Doc. 7.—The recent spcechos ol Mr. Trevplynn, tho chief secretary for Ireland, Mr. Chamljerlaiii, the president of the board of trade, and Mr. Chiiders, tho secretary of war, conclusively prove that the present programme of the government is to push to a definite conclusion, at an early day, the bill for the extension of the franchise in Ireland. Mr. Chamberlain seems to be particularly persistent in liis efforts to put this measure fnirly before the people, and all his recent utteonces iudicato that ho is determined to push it even at a sacrifice. The municipal reform bill, which Mr. Chamberlain should support iu his capacity of president of tho board of trade, will undoubtedly receive a fail- share of attention, but its scope being entirely local iu character it is for the present ignored for the broador measure. It is an open secret at tho Reform club that Mr. ChilSers has been using his influence with his colleagues toward making the Irish franchise the key note to tho jxilicy of the government at tlie opening of parliament, and Mr. Trevelyan talks entirely in the same strain. Mr. Gludstono seems inclined to bo passive, and apparently relegates the unpopularity which may follow an ardent advocacy of this Irish reform bill to the mora radical members of his government.. The municipal reform bill is the pet English measure, and the wisdom of Mr. Gladstone's tentative course is questioned by many of his friends. Baltimore, Dec. 7.—The Sun publishes a lengthy interview with the lending cotton mill owners of Maryland. It says: ,4A careful inquiry marie yesterday among the cotton mill owners of Maryland elicited u .iforiu statements to the effect that there is an over production of goods, an overstocked market, unri that the trade of the year has been unsatisfactory. Air. Wm. E. Hooper, of tho Woodbury factory, said: 4In the thirty five years of my business experience 1 think (he outlook at present is the least satisfactory I have known. Tlie wages of oiDc fa liven at London, Dec. 5.—Judge O'Brion, in his address at the ocening of the Sligo assizes, called attention to the rapid and steady decrease in crime. He said that tee wise and firm policy of the Government had undoubtedly brought about this state of affairs, aiui it was a matter for congratulation that such a beneficial result had Laen reached through the course which the vice regal administration had pursued under the direction of her majesty's ministry. The friction existing between Caidinal Wjishinoto??, .Dec. 7. —Representative Buckner, of stated to an American frews rejiorter that ho hod a conversation with Speaker Carlisle and was informed that tho speaker had made a list of the new members of tho house, which he had placed in the hands of friends for the purpose of ascertaining the strong business points of the new meu, that good judgment may be exercised in the formation of fits committees, and that Speaker Carlisle said that ho did not think it possible for him to announco tho committees before week after next, just before the holiday HBcess. _ Tho Kentucky delegation is urging the speaker to place Joe Blackburn at the head of the committee on appropriations and it is said t he matter is being mode a personal one by the entire delegation. The speaker had determined to give the position to Mr. Randall, but the Kentucky members say it would be of ill grace for him to do so under tho circumstances. They say that when Mr. Randall was speaker four years ago ho ignored Mr. Blackburn and "'refused to do anything of consequence for tho delegation as a whole; that Mr. Blackbarn exerted his best efforts Taws, Dec. 7.—Admiral Peyron, minister of marine, has received a telegram from Adjniral Courbet, dated Ha NvDi, Nov. 27, stating that the attack ou Bontay has not yet begun, and he is still preparing his force for the campaign. The Telegraphe says that t he Marquis Tseng sent a note to Prime Minister Ferry asking a suspension of fighting in Tonquin in order to prevent a conflict which might compromise the pending negotiations between Franco and China. Tlie schooner Maud F. Leighton sailed from this |xirt October iiO and proceeded to Provincetown, and after procuring bait sailed from there for Goorgos more than five wjelu ago. She hod a crow of twelvo men, viz.: Capt. Peter, L. Peterson, Peter Johnson, Charles Webber, Andrew Webber; John Leseur, married; Philip Leseur, son of John; Martin Brown, married; Peter Larson, married; Frederick Jomcs McLoud, married, and Christian Lawson. A man by namo of Grier, alias I*. Dwn, was cook. Tho Maud Leighton was a flr-f t class vessel, owned by Andrew Loigliton, and was insured in the Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance company for ?7,180 on the vessel and 1700 on the outfits. One victim, now married, says: 44 Tho first time the tiling occurred was about five years ago. 1 was about 17. I hardly knew what to think of it then. During tho past two years he has been in the habit of calling hero. He knew, 1 suppose, that 1 am alone most of the time during the day, while my father and brother are at work on the farm. Ho would como sometimes in tho morning, but usually iu tho afternoon. What he came to ?ee me for 1 did not know at first, but when he hugged and kissed me. then 1 realized the meaning of his visits. He is a large, strong man, and my efforts against him were useless. 1 did the lDest 1 could, but it was of no avail. He would put his arms around me and kiss me, and want mo to sit on his lap. 1 would object to any one taking such liberties with me, and especially a poacher over sixty years of age. lie never made any improper proposals to mo further than that." Prince Hokenlohe, Bishop of Albans, and the the mills on Junes Falls are better than those paid on the Patapsco. If the latter ]Dni(l the Dame wages that we do 1 believe there would bo 110110 of llieiu running just now. The warehouses are lull of jroods for which thew is no market except at juices that either would bliow a loss or no proiH. Maryland cotton manufacturers have lost more by the comjietiliou of southern mills than those ot any other state. We the coarse goods winch the south is making and feel the over production most. There are too many spindles, aud the spindles Increuso more rapidly than the population which is to consume the manufactured products. The southern operatives got at. least ',i0 per cent, less wages than we pay. They work twelve hours a day, and our people work but ten hours. The Woodbury mills are noted for making the best cotton duclc in the world, but we have never had a monopoly of ''that production. The reports that Maryland made a specialty of cotton duck goods attracted I he notice of southern and other mill owners, and now cotton duck is made in the south and everywhere else, and there is a production of 50 |Der cent, greater tlian the demand. If all the duck mills in the country were to shut down for the next sixty days their owners would savo m~nev. La Liberie says that England is taking energetic stops to bring' about a treaty botwoen France and China. It adds that it has authorized inforinniion which leads to the belief that peaceful negol iations. have made great progress during the last few days. It is probable, La Liberte says, that the event which th'i government expects as iikoJy to exercise a jr . inil'ie ico ujKm th? imi tending debates in the chamber of deputies is not so much a feat of arms in Tonquin as China's adhesion to the bases of a treaty w hick have been suggested by England. Vatican has not yet been removed. The* forced vacation which has been imposed on the cardinal, and which it was bot'j hoi ed and expected w ould have terminated before the beginning* f tlio New Year, ha3 been extended by his holiness, Loo X1U, for lour months. Tho pope has appointed an admin- istrator for the dicccte ol Albnn* who will officiate during tho abeouee of tho cardinal bishop, aud it is rumored in well informed clerical circles that tho breach caused by the cardinal's relations with Rome and his un- willingness to return to household service when requested to do so by the pope, may never lie healed. for the election of Carlisle, and that it PANAMA CANAL AND ENGLAND Hi? Stilted on good authority tlmt G n. Roger A. Pryor's brief in tho O'Dj.mell ciise was marked ? 13,0011. would be more than ungrateful if Carlisle now passed over Blackburn to honor Randall, The schooner Sultana Bailed from this port for tho western banks soven weeks ago. She had a crew of fourteon men, viz : Capt. Fabian McDonald; cook, Norman Boutliier; Ansel McDonald, cousin to the captain; Harry Smith, Lawrence Smith, brothel's; Richard Downes, James McLain and John McLain, brothers; Charles H. Murray, Richard Gunners, Peter McPheo, John Curtis, Charles Publicono and Charles Brown. The Sultana was owned by Andrew Leighton,aud was insured in tho Gloucester Mutual Fishing insurance company for f3,5t!U on the vessel and $'J,()00 on the outfits. The whole number of men on board thesa vessels was thirty eight, which makes the total uumber thus far lost in the late gale sixty eight. The schooner Rutherford B. Hayes is also given up, but her owners refuse to give the crew list. The Bi'IIIkIi Government I'lolectiiia: his Opponent. Carlisle is said to have taken the question under serious considoration. Her Commercial lKiglitn, Several meetings have been held by Orangemen in Dublin and elsewhere for tho IiurixDS6 of denouncing the action of the lords' commissioners of the great seal in suspending the commission of Lord Rossmore as a juslieo of the peace in consequence of his action at the Orange and League meetings at Roslea on October 10. An effort is being made to have the com- Washington, Dec. 7.—One of tho most interesting questions to come up in the present congress is that concerning the control of the Panama canal. As a Hairs are now going the canal will be under tho control of foreigi powers. It is not regarded as a question of any momont who owns the stock in tho canal, but the question of its control is one that is certain to como up prominently in congress. The stock of any of our railroads may be owned without objection in London, but the management of the road of a necessity must be here. There are a number of public men looking with uneasiness towards the Isthmus, believing that control of the Panama canal by this government is ono of tho im|Derative necessities of the figure for the protection of our western and efttern coasts iu time of war. mittee on elections appointed in advance of the other house committees, and it h thought probable that Speaker Carlisle will be able to announce this committee next week. Edinbuiigh, Dec. 7.—Mr. G. O. Trevelyan, chief secretary for Ireland, speaking at Uallashiels this evening, mentioned Messrs. Biggar, Hcaly and others in terms far from complimentary, and praised tho government for its leniency to these calumniators and falsifiers. The government, he said, at all times sought capable Irishmen to fill responsible oltlces without regard to roligion. The O'Connor Don, in his recent speech in parliament, hail been overzealous in serving tho Catholics, and his astounding statements hail done incalculable injury to the cuusu he sought to benefit. Tho man who can siuccrely assert that the exaction of rents is a crime which should be avenged by dynainito is dangerous cither as a guido or a follower. The Irish people, tho speaker said, are rapidly becoming more self reliant, and if left to themselves would no doubt be law abiding aud self sustaining. But if constant agitation shall over succeed in securing to Ireland a free government by Irish officials, internecine strife and bloodshod is certain to lie the result and Ireland will recede to the barbarism of the middle ages. Thero is no evidonco that he took liberties with any except young girls, ami none that is weightier than that of hugging and kissing thorn. The girls say ho kissod them when alone, generally in the hall. The joint committee appointed under a resolution of last congress to consider the questiou of salaries aud compensation of officers and employes of the senate and house of representatives, and also the numlier of such employes necessary for the official transaction of business in the respective houses, have arranged preliminaries necessary for properly conducting the work assigned them, and will hold a meeting early next week. The commission consists of Senators Piatt, Cameron, Cockerell, and Representatives Hiscock, Blackburn and Forney. The threatened strike of the Yorkshire colliers has collapsed, at least for the present, in consequence of internal dissension*, and tiie miners' conference lias decided not to resist the proposed reduction iu wages. It is probable, however, that the agitation will be renewed soon after the Christmas holidays. Tho cotton masters iu the north- THE JAVA EARTHQUAKE, Awful Experience of tlie Crew of Boston, Mass., Dec. 7.—The bark VVm. II. Befse, from Manila May 25 via Batavia, which arrived here, brings un interesting story of the Java earthquake. She reports that on August 27, Babie island, bearing north by west distant five miles, at daylight noticed a heavy bank rising from the westward, which eontilHied to rise until it became obscured, the barometer suddenly falling to 29.40 aty.1 again suddenly rising at one jump to 30.70. Had everything furled, and had no sooner let go the port anchor than showers of sand and ashes began falling about noon. Then it became darker than the darkest night, the wind blowing a perfect hurricane and the ?ea perfectly smooth. A heavy rumbling like thunder was heard continually, the sky was lighted by flashes of lightuiug and a strong smell of sulphur |Dervaded the air, making it difficult to breathe. Altogether it formed one of the wildest and most awful experiences imaginable. The tide was setting strongly to the westward throughout the gale at a rate of fourteen knots. The skf became clearer at 8 P. M., though the asnos continued to fall. On the 29th, while passing through the Straits of Sundn, we saw a large number of dead bodies, and the water for miles was covered with trees and ashes, the sea for 600 miles being a field of lava. Nov. 27, lat. 35 cleg. 5m. north, long. 74 deg. 28m. west, took a hurricane from north northeast, with tremendous setts running, lasting three days, during which had decks swept and the cabin flooded with water. Everything movable from the decks, with portions of the bulwarks, was washed (he Burk ISc*nie Baker, TKENTtpt, Dec. 7.—'2he rolling mill of the Trenlou lion company, whoso business is the manufacture of wire, has shut down, throwing 250 men out of employment. Secretary Hanson, being interviewed, said that the mill would reopen on Monday, when the reduction of ten per cent, in the wages of the employes will go into effect. The shut down is intended to intimidate them from striking when tho reductiou is made. Tho outlook at the mill, where 390 in ail are employed, is not promising; the game may be suid of three other iron mills hero. The New Jersey, which employs 1,000 men and devotes its chief attention to irou bridge building, will reduce tho wages of ton men ten per ceut. on Monday, and does not expect to work full till during the winter. Kobling's wire mill and the rhcenix Iron company, employing nearly 1,000, together, are running on full time. But the trade is depressed; the cause assigned is over production. eastern part of Lancashire gave notice to their employes last month that their wages would be reduced 5 per cent. Extensive preparations for a strike have since been mudt by the weavers, and the cotton masters have issued a final appeal to tho operatives begging them to avert tho horrors of poverty and suffering that would be entailed by a strike. If is believed, however, that this appeal will be fruitless and that a general strike is inevitable. THE SUNKEN PILOT BOAT. Sergeant at arms Leedoni had filed his bond and entered upon his duties, Ool. Hooker retiring. It is 'deemed quite a remarkable fact that during Col. Hooker's two years administration of tho office, there has never occurred an error in the banking transao- Tlie Accident to I.end to the Enact- It is not known to the general public that England is already taking stejis to assert what she may term her commercial rights in this work. A Press correspondent learned from a high and competent authority tliat England has taken possession of ono of the smaller islands near'the eastern terminus of the canal and lias made a naval station there without apparently attracting the attention of any one. She has also recently gone ahead as quietly as possible to erect fortifications upon this island. Tho island is small and out of tho general course of vessels, and therefore it is not surprising that tho possession and work should have escaped general notice. meat of Sew Laws. New York, Dec. 7.—At tho office of the pilot commissio-iers it was stated that no additional information had been received regarding tin lost pilot boat Cjlumbia, No. 8. It was believed beyond a doubt that she was the vessel sunk by the Alaska. The officials at the office share in this belief. The pilots are of the same opinion and the families of those on board no longer express any doubt of the fact. At the meeting of the pilot commissioners on Tuesday next it is likely tliat the subject will come up for consideration. Secretary Nash said that it is probable that tho disaster will lead to the enactment by the board of some laws by whioh the present methods will lie abolished. Now incoming steamers are in the habit of taking on pilots while proceeding under full headway and in some cases at slackened rate of speed. This is all wrong, and should no longer be allowed. It is quit* probable that the board will establish some regulations requiring the strainers to corae.to a full-stop when taking on pilots. tions of the office. Not a single complaint has been made by any of the members doing business there and not a draft or check has been lost from among the U00 at so that have been sent through the mails each month during the recuses of tlie forty seventh congress.Mr. Yates has a sensational article in Tho World in which ho affects to condole with Mine. A ielina Patti upon wliat ho calls her apparent failure iu America. The discovery tlmt she has made a failure seems to be coiliiucd to Mr. Yates as yet, but he promises' to present in the next nuiJiber of his entertaining paper some startliilg lettei-s which will throw light upon this tlUrk and mournfui secret. The most notabftp of these promised communications is from no less a personage than "a waiter of tho Hotel Brunswick, Fifth ayenue, New York." The sender of the explosive packages to M. do Lesseps aud M. Courvcux turns out to bo a young Belgian who has already caused the otliecrs of the tsue* Canal company a great deal of annoyance by his attempts, under various pretexts, to extort money. A desire for revenge probably prompted the attempts on their lives. London, Doc. 7.—At a meeting of the common council of Limerick it was decided to confer the freedom of tho ciry upon Mr. Dawson, lord mayor of Dublin. Several i ory and liberal membors violently opposed this proposition and attacked the dominant home rule eloment who were the fathers of the resolution. * During the discussion Councilor O'Callaghan called Councilor Gaffney a rowdyj Council or Gaffney retorted by intimating that O'Callaghan was an inveterate blackguard, thao he had proved himself one at every opportunity, and that it was within the recollection of every " one present that Mr. O'Callaghan had beon recently sou dly thrashed for indulging in his low lived propensities. This outburst was followed by a tremendous uproar. Every meinbe shouted at the same time and the nearest neighbors shook their fists in each other's faces. When quiet was restored the vote to »ntortain Mr. Dawson was passed. Tliff-Loiidoa papers refer editorially to this Limerick row, an£ instance the frequent fights and bickerings Cimon£ the members of municipal government* in Ireland, as being surely Indicative of the total incapacity of the Irish for home rule. Jt tboy canuot de corouvly conduct the affairs of a small city, is it within the realm of hope that they will ever be able to carry on with o.ven reasonable success the affairs of a nation? Assistant Secretary "John New has called a conference of the republican and democratic congressmen from Indiana to meet in his rooms at the treasury department Saturday morning to adopt measures to secure the holding of both the democratic and republican national conventions at Indianapolis. "He Had Killed One Captain," New York, Dec. 7.—A further examination was held before United States Commissioner Shields regarding tho alleged cruel treatment of seaman Slater on board the ship Northern Light by-Captain Joshua Slocum. .Robert Mitchell, the first mate, testified that the disturbance lDegan on the 27th of last September. Slater was called aft, when ho threw off his coat and said he would die on the spot. He made so much trouble that the captain ordered him put in irons. Later on Slater broke his irons and stole witness's revolver. •The captain subsequently sent for Slater, but ho refused to go aft. Slater said that he had killed one captain and would just as soon kill another, and that Capt. Slocum would never see New York alive. After Slater stole the revolver one of the men was ordered to the forecastlo to bring him out, but the man replied that be had $150 in his pocket he would like to spend before he could be shot. Slater was confined next to tho captain's cabin, and for singing obscene songs, which the captain's wife and children could hear, witness shortened the prisoner's chain. The state department, to which tho matter has I hh'11 reported, has taken no notice of England's action, but it is expected tlmt the house foreign relations committee will take some action at early date. Lapham in relation to the veto power proposes the following amendment to article 1 of tho constitution: The Joint resolution introduced by Senator "If any bill is presented to the president, containing items C}f appropriations of money, he may object to orte or more of the provisions of such bill while approving of the remainder of its provisions. In such case he shall append to the bill, at the time of signing it, a statement of the provisions to which he objocts, and he shall transmit to the house in which the bill originated a copy of such objection, and the provisions so objected to shall be separately considered. Oil discussion, if one or more eucli provisions be approved by two thirds of the members of each liouse, the same shall be part of the law, notwithstanding the objection of the president. AH the provisions of tiiose sections relating to bills not approved by the president shall apply in cases in which ha shall withhold his approval from any provision or provisions contained In a bill containing appropriations of money." Louisville, Ky., Dec. 7.—The farmers' congress has adopted a constitution. The object of the organization is stated to lDe the advance of the agricultural interests of the country. The organization is to be composed of the same numlier of members us the national congresR. One member of each state agricultural college and all the heads of the Federal and state bureaus of agriculture arc to be ex-oflicio members. Col. Robt. Beverly, of Virginia, was elected president, and one vice president was elected from each state. J. B. Nail, of Kentucky, was elected secretary, and J. X). Guthrie, of Kentucky, treasurer.Farmerii in Congresa. Nothing up to tiiis time has beon found from the wreck. Vhc two yawls and the oars belonging to th# Columbia are scamped with the name of the v.Casel,«uft it is possible that some of these wja - bi» picked up by passing vessels or washeo ashore. It is now ascertained that the who was lost on the Columbit. resided on Bay street, Stapleton, S. L He .'eaves a wife and several small chiklrert) whi are poor and unprovided for, and higrwife, who is in delicate health, is nearly demented by grief aud helplessness. Orders have been issued from the admiralty to those in charge of the various dockyards to hasten as much as possible the work of refitting such Vessels ns are now undergoing repairs. At Mhecrness the number of hands has been doubled, and work is kept up night and dav. away. Important Trials In New llavcn. New Havejt, Ct., Dec. 7.—Tho cases of H. P. Hubbard, of New Haven, against O. P. ltowell, of New York, both well known advertising agents, wero argued in th supreme court of errors.' The plaintiff contracted with the defendant to publish advertisements in six papers in a conspicuous position after the stock market reiDorts for $300 per month. The plaintiff claims that the contract was violated, and that his customers refused to pay him on account thereof, and asks for $2,500 damages. The decision was reserved. Telegrams from Paris deny that the Marquis Tseng has received uuy reply from China to the last note which was received from the French government. No recent communication has taken place between the Marquis and tiio French premier. The LaeonU Murderer Arraigned. A Prospect of living l.inelied. WiiitkwATttn, Wis.. Dec. 7.—Great excitement prevails here over the shooting, of George B. Doubleday, a wealthy farmer and raiser of some of the finest live stoel: in the state. John Smith, a negro servant, alter three months' service demanded an increase of wages, and being leCuscd shot Doubleday in the abdomen, indicting a mortal wound. Smith fled, but wa D captured by a j»Dsse of citizens. He is now in jail and may be lynched. Laconia, N. H., Dec. 7.—Thomas fSamon, the murderer of Mrs. Ford ftnd James Ruddy and son, was arraigned for tiiul. When asked by the judge, "Guilty or not guilty P' ha replied very promptly and without a wince, "Guilty, sir.*" The judge then told him that the enormity of the offence would admit of 110 bail and remanded him to await tho sesaion of the supreme court iu March next. He did not appear visibly affccted and seems resigned There was 110 appearance of insanity. He seems well, although he has a ghastly pallor in his countenuncu which is very unnatural. If he lives to bo brought before tho supreme court there is no doubt but lie will be sentenced to be lianged. He state* again that his confers on, as made public a few days ago, was the whole truth and that Mrs. Ford's death was the result of an accident, while desperation drove hiin to the murder of the Ruddys. Brussels, Dec. 7.—During the sitting of tho house of representatives in the national palace tho ceiling became ignited from a cluster of lights known as a ' sunburuer" and becoming detached fell into the hall. AU tho deputies esca|Ded without injury. The flames are spreading rapidly. The library of the house has been destroyed and the soilate chamber and foreign office have been badly damaged. A great throng of citizens has gathered around tho building and the military are assisting the police to preserve order. Much anxiety is felt as to the fate of the magnificent building and the valuable works of art which it contains. The tire rapidly spread to the adjoining buildings occupied by the various officers of tho ministry and they were soon entirely destroyed, together with their contents, including the archives of the different bureaux. The escape of M. Olin, minister of public works, was cut off, and he was .Anally rescued with great difficulty by the fl o brigade. Several engines arrived from Antwerp, too late to be of service in saving the buildings already on fire, but in time to prevent further spread of the flames. Parliament will hereafter ■it in the new palace of justice, 'Ihu Berlin Jews are beginning to loso pa tieuco with Hei r StD ecknr, the court pastor, whose continued attacks ou members of their race, during his English addresses, hnve excited much resentment. His criticisms of what he terms their pernicious influences have been pointed and bitter, and have beou made through the metropolitan press, which he claims the German Jews have sulwidized and have under their control. The resulMias been the issue of a challenge by Hcrr Phillips to Herr Stoecker, the first limned gentleman being the editor of The Volkszeitung, one of most prominent jiapers in Berlin. The tenth annual reunion of the national association of Mexican veterans opened here. There was a large assemblage of gray haired veteraus pres nt from different sections of the country. Gen. .1. W. Denver, president of the association, called tlie meeting to order. Hon. H. T. Merrick dolivercd an address of welcome, to which Gen. Denver replied. Gen. Rosecraus made a speech promising to turn his attention in congress to providing pensions for tho veterans. The following officers for the ensuiug year were unanimously re-elected: (Jen. J. W. Denver, president; Gen. M. D. Mansoii, first vice presideut; A. M. Kenady, secretary; 8. V. Niles, treasurer. In the ease of Edward Malley, the great dry goods man of this city, against the Fire man's Fund Insurance company, which was argued in the supremo court of errors, plaintiff asks to have it transferred to the United States district court. This is one of the many cases brought by the plaintiff to recover $150,000 insurance for the burning of his dry goods store in February, 18S2. Plaintiff was beaten in the lower court on the ground that one Edward Neeley was a member of the firm unknown to the company when the insurance was made out. The defendant claims that the petition for the removal «»f the ease to the United States district court has been filed too late. If this be so the plaintiff will sustain a loss of $150,- 000, besides costs. Terrible Snow Storm In Denver. Denver, Col., Dec. 7.—A snow and wind storm visited this section, which in disastrous effects is without a parallel in the history of Colorado. The snow commenced falling at noon and continued all night The weather being warm the snow attached itself to tho telephone wiros until they were two inches in diameter. The wind blew a gale and telegraph poles eijilitecn inches in diameter were blown down, carrying their mass of wires. Fifteenth, Eighteenth, Lawrence streets and a dozen squares are blockaded. All trains have been delayed and outside communication completely cut off. Tho telephone companies probably lose $15,000. Tho damago to railroad, telegraph, electric light and district messenger companies is heavy. No loss of life is reported and few serious accidents. The storm was entirely local. A Reign of Terror In Iowa. Missoula Valley, Iowa, Dec. 7.—A reign of terror is prevailing in the vicinity of Ainswortii, caused by horse thieve*. The vigilance committee has hanged thine suspects in theja.it eight days, H*4. Stewart being strung up four times in one night, making his escape each time and finally eluding the gang. Great excitement prevails.The great Indian exhibition at Calcutta has been opened with all the pomp of eastern splendor. His excellency, the viceroy, was conducted through the principal parts of the building followed by a brilliant stalf, the much decorated ofHcers of the Anglo Indian army setting off the light, flowing of Hindooprincos and wealthy Pnrsees. All seemed one glitter of burnished steel, flashing gems aud gorgeous colors. The ceremony took place in tho quadrangle of tho Imperial museum which was covered with a pltumina or canopy of parti-colored cloth and gaily decorated with [minted coats of arms, shields and banners. Tliis quadrangle forms the main iinil of the exhibition Hixl has 18,(J00 square feet of floor space. At the ens tern end of the quadrangle is a raided marble dais covered with a canopy of rioh purple vel\40t trimmed with gold bullion fringe. Here Lord Rijioii declared the building open, and the visitors separated and wandered through the various courts to inspect tho various exhibits. In addition to the main building there aro several annexes tho m ill one being the Indian court which is 7u0 feet long and 100 feet wide. Resolutions were adopted expressing gratification at the peaceful relations with Mexico and hoping that war between the two countries would never again be possible. Prohibition Consolidation. Representative King, of Louisiana, has prepared a bill which provides that the compensation of women iu the government departments (ball be the saino as that of men for a similar grade of work. A New Party Proposed. A Brutal Assault Result* In Death. Bloomington, 111., Dec. 7.—The Illinois Stuto Union Temperance convention has de- Jlured to consolidate with the National Prohibition and Home Protection party, and suggested that a national convention lie held at Louisville, Chicago or Buffalo alter the republican ami democratic convention shall have been held. Lynn, Mass., Dec. 7.—Rufus H. Fhinney, president of the Woi kingmeti's association of this city, has issued an appeal to the worlcingmen of Lynn, the statu and nation. He says that after the greatest strlko Lynn ever saw in 1S77-78, tho workingmon elected twenty nine of the thirty members of the city council, which gave them full control of the municipal affairs. From that time, save last year, they have elected the mayor and a majority of the city council. Their experience has proven the necessity of organizing a new party to be culled the "National Working inmV party, lie calls for a national convention to be held in some central city, an organization of a national party and the nomination of candidates for presideut and vice president. Hempstead, L. !., Dec. 7.—Addio Cornwell, who was brutally assaulted by four men on Sunday night, is dying and has made an ante mortem statement which implicates John and Charles Mosier and one, possibly two, of the Croft family. She positively identifies three, but is not sure of tho identity of the fourth of her assailants. She was dragged from the bed in her house, two miles Valley Stream, shortly before miduight and treated with extreme brutality. One of the.men is secreted in the swamp, but three of them are under arrest and were committed by Justice Wallace at Hockvilie Centre. Tho men are members cf what is known as the "Swamp ST. Louis, Mo., Dec. 7.—The Globe-Democrat states that prominent parties in Texas will soon U'gm a suit in tho court of claims at Washington to recover the value of slaves emancipated during the late war. Tho action will be based chiefly on certain clauses of the state constitution, which were approved and endorsed by congress ot tho time of the annexation of Texas, and which it is claimed makes the United States government liable for slave property. The plaintiff in the caw was a strong aud very pronounced union man, and the proposed action is endorsed' and will be pushed by some of the best lawyers of Texas. Ex-Slave Ouiiera. The sergeant at arms was besieged by members who wanted money and balances of accounts. The officers of tho clerk and doorkeejier were also crowdoJ by tho democratic .members who wanted to know when they could designate men for positions. The officers are going slow iu filling positions,and but few appointments will UD made until Monday. Clerk Clark says he has upwards of 500 applications for about thirty five positions.The fire has caused a loss which it will probably be impossible ever to repair. Many records have been destroyed which were invaluable, and the destruction of tho building itself, which was built by Maria Theresa, is regarded iu the light of a national calamity. Tho Ore brigade of the city were dazed at the magnitude of the conflagration, aud telegrains were sent to Antwerp for assistance, A soecial train, bringing a contingent from that city, arrived at the scene in less than an hour. They experienced tho utmost dilHculty in working their way through the crowds, but Jnce there, they undoubtedly rendered valuable assistance. The facade of the king's palace 011 the opposite side of the intervening gardens was brilliantly illuminated for hours by tho flames, and tho windows of the palace were crowded with anxious spectators The military and police formed a cordon against which thousands of people pressed, Jleroic efforts were made by prominent members of the departments to save valuable papers, and it is feared that some lives may have been lost. The narrow escape of M. Sabier Olin, minister of public works, is indicative of tho risks which were run in endeavours to carry to places of safety the records of the several bureau*. The splendid pictures which adorned the wulls.of the chambers have probably all I km'n destroyed. War Vessels to be Sent to Clilua. 1 jONDON, Dec. 7.—It is authoi stated that Germany and Italy havo accepted the invitation of England to send men of war to Chlneso waters to protect neutrals in case nf war between China and France. The reply of tho United States to the same invitation is anxiously awaited. Senator Mahone'u excuse for not attending (lie recent republican caucus was that be ilid not receive hit invitation in time. it in juid by |DersoiDs in position to know that the senator received bis invitation earlier than the majority of the senators. This fact is construed by many to indicate that the gentleman from Virginia was net, as would apjDear from previous publications, particularly desirous of being present at the caucus Ar.gel gang. A Wile Kicked (o Death. Trying (o Dclccl the Murderer. 'Ill e A ii 11 Monopoly League. New Yoiik, Dec. 7.—At a mooting of the necutive committee of tlio anti monopoly cague Mr. F R. Thurber tendered his resgnation as chairmau of tho executive comnittee and •Senator John J. Boyd was elected M. Jules Ferry has intimated that he will lecline to make n .statement to the French Tlie Milwaukee Klrr Bug*. Omaha, Neb., Dee. 7.—lira. Everett, tUo wife of a contractor, was kicked to death here by her husband and his mistress. Mrs. Everett discovered her husband with the woman, and to upbraid him for liia conduct, whereupon he attacked her, throwing her cn the iiocr and kicking her unmercifully. Everett's paramour joined in the ussault and tl.cir victim received injuries which resulted in hir death a few hours later. Cohtland, III., Dec. 7.— Coroner Boyle and Dr. Miller have arrived here to oxhume the remains of Zorn Hums and take a plaster cast of thn wounds ami make a more complete examination of the body. The board of supervisors of Lincoln voted fl.tXKJ for the purpose of aiding in the prosecu- nation upon tlio Tov.quin question next Friday as agreed liy the government last Saturday, but will ask for a further postponement The French government has oidered the polico to prevent the proposed meeting of socialists advertised to take placo on the Pai is Bourse next Friday. Milwaukee, Dec. 7.—Insurance men are convinced that an organized laud of young incendiaries is responsible for the many ilres in the Fourth ward. There is much to support this conviction and strong efforts are being made to arrest the ringleader®. Bennett doubtless took advantage of tho number of incendiary tires prevailing to burn his residence for tho insurance. Mrs. Bennett lias retained ccuus -'l for her defense, and professes deep regret that she was induced to implicate'her husband, although maintaining her confession to be true. Bennett declares that hi* wjfe was anxious to rid berself of him, as she, being young and pretty, lias aroused his jealousy. Tho preliminary examination i Uic couple will be I.eM Aion- is bis successor MERE MENTION, A Sensation In Kciiluik)'. tion. Both houses of congress havo adjourned to Monday. Tho French liave bombarded and taken Mohambo and Tenoriffo, on the northeast coast of Madagascar, aliove Taniatnye. Ping- Yuling, the Chinese admiral has ariivod at Canton, and has issued a proclamation to all foreigners warning them that war between China mid Franco is imminent; that tliov must look carefully to the protection o"f their personal interests, and that .China is nbo it to mass all her available troo|is, botn land and marine, near Canton, for such service as tho exigencies of war mav require. The proclamation warns all neutral powers to observe their treaties with China, and declares Frame to lie responsible) for the war and Its results. Cincinnati, O., Dec. 7 —For several day« past there have been vague rumors charging bribery against the board of police cenuniaiioiier* of Newport, ICy. A Cincinnati reporter investigated these rumors, and report! them to be true, and tuat bribes had oeen both tendered and accepted. An investigaticn Will be Offered at once by tho proper authorities. The matter is creating a great wnsation, and it is likely that startling development* will follow. A DrMrutilvo Fire Constantinople, J)ec. 7.—"' Jewish quarter last dwelling houses, a Uiwk cuu..... Jewish A siiow storm was pK vailing at the time of the lire which added greatly to the suffering of the people rendered homeless by the fire. —Tlie firo in the (Um The western wheat crop is re|iorted as gong into the winter in a rank and vigorous ondition. Voting to Iiifrcxite tlic Stork. Des Mcl.NIS, Iowa, Deo. 7.—The stockholders ol the Cc;!ar Rapids, Iowa Kails and Northwestern railroad company have voted to Increase its capital stock from $0,000,000 to *18,000,000, ami to divide the railroad into three sections to bo known as tho Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota divisions. The additional capital stock is said to be for tho purposo of building an extension of tho road from Washington, Minn., to Bismarck, Dalt. Krooz. the organizer of the A B C union Df grocers' clerks in Now York city, is held for trial ot $5,090 bail. Vienna. Dec. 7.—a Russian Nihilist, now imprisoned in the fortress of Saints Peter ana Paul, writes to Tho Will of the Feoplo detailing the horrors which surround liim. The letter, which tije writer states is written with his blood, says that he is sick but is not allowed to see a physician; that he has no occupation and is left with insuflicient fcod I to slowly rot away. Many prisoners havo been horribly beaten and rendered insane by I numerous cruelties. Madame Terentieva \C as recently outraged and poisoned, and Madame Jakemova constantly watches by her infant lest the rats which infest the cells should devour it. The women, as a rule, are subjected to infinitely worse treatment tiian 1 the man. Tho soil of Holier! McJuall for $10,000 lamngt* against the Standard Oilcouipany 'esulted in a verdict in his favor. day morning. Sentenced to Imprisonment for Life. Hofojckn, N- J-, Dec. 7,D-The jury in Hid case of Michael Allesandro, on trial for the murder of Vinceu20 Tar'aro, rendered Ci verdict of murder in the second decree, and Alksandio was seiitmced to impris .nmeiit for life. Judge Kelly, of Pennsylvania, has introluce.1 a bill in congress w hich proposes prucically to Miapend tbo cDDinuge of tho bilver lollar Tbejr Have Some Conscience Left, St. Lot'is. Mo., Deo. 7—Police Commissioners l.utz and Carruth and Messrs. Butler and Jldntire, who kriVo been 011 trial, charged with conspiracy to obstruct the duo uduiini*liation of the gambling laws, were promptly acquitted by a jury eCcording to the ii ftiuctions by tho judge. The trial it considered a nit 10 farce, as the delenso introduced 110 witnesses, but propose to pre«( iviu tor damages against the grand jury. Ending in ii Farce. Harrisruro, Pa., Dec. 7.—Tho legislature adjourned sine die at noon, and there was a great rush at the stato treasury rf members getting their pay certiflcatui .■aibed. Some of the democrats returned their whole pay, tl,S70, and many members returned (110 each, the amount of their pay lor the eleven day's recess taken at the beginning of tka asMfcm. Tlic Sf» Serpent Seen. The Salt I.nke News says that the presi•etit's remarks a I suit polygamy in his messago 'are a sop to bigots and breathe to the lame of popular passion." Tlic Abductor Arrested. Washington, Dec. 7.—CHpt. Green of th« life savii.£ station at Long Erancli reports to Supt, Kimball that a hideous sea monster, 1UJ feet Ions, with horns and two blow holes, was seen off thebeai'ii at Ixiiiij B.aneli a fow days ago. Capt. Ureen closes Iris report with the remark; ''This is the truth." Tbtjr Want the Contention. Indianapoi.ib, Ind..Dee. 7.—iDHiDutor Harrison has written a long . Jetur pledging hit perso. al efforts and exertion to secure tin meeting of the national republican convention in this city. New York, Dec. 5.—Capt. G. Gordon, who abducted Ada Bresnau, aged thirteen years, from the residence of her parent* at Astoria, was arrested at Taylor's hotel, Jersey City. Qordou refused to make anv statement about bis conduct. Ada was taken to her homo iu Astoria. In n speech delivered at a banquot in Eos»n Oen. Butler hinted tbat ho liight Iw a candidate for present in 1884 uid that he could carry Massachusetts.