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              PITTSTON. PA. FRIDAY. JANUARY 1, 1886. iTWO OKNTtt. Tan Outl t'«r WMk MCMBKB 1070. I btaMkkfd ISBO. | Dum cl#b AN OUNCE OF CHLOROFORM. ENGLAND ENLARGING. CLA8H OF ARMS IN THE EA8T. THE INDICES GONE & St. ImIi Woman Ttlui Her Own tiim Using Moooy to the Arab WHO WILL BE SPEAKER 1 VISIT ALBANY AND HAVE A RECEPTION AND 8ERENADE. Without Known Cuut. BURMAH ADDED TO THE LIST OF Armies. Lokdow. Jan. L—Its representative has cabled to The Boston Globe as follows: I SEARCHER OF DEEDS IN A COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. The Bace For the Honor In the N«t York Assembly. St. Loots, Jan. L—Ml* Mary Reader for the |wist few months has been living with her alleged cousin, Charles W. Parish, a prominent boot and shoe dealer of this city, and member of a well-known family. I?he presented herself at the Parish's as a cousin of hl-i, and apparently substantiated her claim by a letter from ttoe parish of Gr%oe Baptist church, of St. Louis. The relations between Miss Reader and her cousin hare been of the most friendly and. happy nature since her acquaintance with him. He went out to a party and on returning at 3 a. m. found her in a dying condition. An investigation was immediately. made and it was found she bad jw*Uo#ed oh® ounce of chloroform. A doctor was at onoe summoned, but before he arrived the woman was dead. HER POSSESSIONS. Nkw York, Jan. l._An Albany D-peoUJ Co The Tribune says: Speaker Brwiu hat arrived wl'h several of his supporters for the speakership of the assembly. He opened hen I quarter* In the Delavan house. There be was visited by all the awemblym«u»leCH who are hi the city, (ha Hasted, the rival candidate for speaker, was also visited by all of the assemblymen! In the evening Mr. Erwin_wai visited by Gen. Husted, and the two gentlemen had a pleasant half hour's talk together. Mr. Krwin said later to th i correspondent: "1 feel oonfident that i shall be elected. If men's pledges are worth anything I shall be chosen by a large majority. Since my arrival here word has reached me that a certain member hiltkerto unpledged has determined to support mo. He has sent me word to that effect.. 1 am not at liberty to make hi* name known till Saturday." i: " • ; fMkHtoi Jacobs Stakes a Little Speech, To Whleh Governor H1U Beplle*—A nanuihi Presented—Other We are looking for news of another battle in Egypt, as Gen. Stephenson has telegraphed that he will push forward and attack the Arabs at whatever place they halt in their retreat from Atab. The viotory won by Stephenson nsar the latter town would have been a decisive one as against any enemy sxoept Arabs. Fighting them is an apparently never-ending task. It is reported that the British government has taken measures to divide the allegiance of the tribes that make up the horde of invaders. Emissaries are said to be •heady working among the enemy's ranks with this object in view. It is the well known opinion of some of the best authorities on Egyptian matters that the judicious use of money is the cheapest and most effective way of demoralising Arab armies, and it is the dkrrent belief that the Conservative government is trying this experiment as an adjunct to the movements of Gen. Stephenson's troops. The present effective force of the latter is stated at 17,600 men of all arms: but, if necessary, it can be increased to 80.000 men, and this will probably be done If it is finally determined to penetrate to any considerable distance into the enemy's country. It is, however, hoped that a sufficient number of the tribes can be seduced by the means above described to deprive the rebellion of its present formidable character, and render such an advance unnecessary. King Theebaw Is King no Wore Over Four Million People Added to Britain's Population—The Empire Absorbing the Kast. Bobert J. for Thirty - Ave Tears a Searcher of Records, has Prepared an Index Which oncers Serenaded. He Values High. New York, Jan. L—Robert J. Leaycraft, who has been principal searcher In the county clerk's office sidce 1840 lias r?- ilgned and departed from the oft o bag and oaggagrj. It is the bag and Ui. - 're that makes his departure especially impuiLsuix. Alb any, Jan. 1.—The Kings County Democrat!" club arrived hers la t evening, and after having had tapper proceeded to the : sxe -utiva chamber, escorted by the Young . Mens Democratic club, of this city, and ■ ware cordially received by Governor HilL ' After all had been cordiallv taken by the hand by the governor, Senator Jacobs stepped forward, fcAd, In the name of the Democracy of Kings county, presented the gove-nor with a beautiful banneret, Marlug a perfect portrait of the governor ; and the inscription, "I am a Democrat," the sentence uttered by the governor at the | Academy of Music, at' Brooklyn, during the lest campaign. t Daring his remarks Senator Jacobs re' (erred to these words of the governor In terms that caused an outburst of ppplAuse that made the walls of the executive cham-1 ber ring. Penator Jacobs oontinued in this •train, and when he had concluded, amid another ronnd of applause, the governor responded as follows: Senator Jacobti and fellow citizens of Kings county: 1 thank you most sincerely for the kind congratulations which you have to generously tendered me.* Theyare doubly 1 gratifying when it is realised' that they are presented by the Democracy of a county that not only earnestly s stained my canvass before the stale convention, but gave the ticket selected so magnificent a piajority at the polls. I have seen flt.to allude to the sentiments which I uttered when I spoke for a few moments at that great mass meeting held at l four tp'endid Academy of Music in Brook- I Ijn. I reool ect well the grand ovation I wheh you so kindly extmded to me and the I effect which the announcement of my un! ptterable Democracy and belief in Demoeratlc principles seemed to have in Kings eounty, and as well in all parts of the state. I wa* brought up fa the Democratic faith and the opportunity seemed to be a fitting one in which to declare my reliance upon | the true D'mocracy of the state and appeal f to them to give us the victory, whioh they London, Jan. 1.—Those who-have predicted that Gan. Prendergast's conquest of Burmah would not be followed by its absorption into British India are now shown to be very much out in their calculat ions, The government will signalize the New Year by Issuing a proclamation signed by command of her majesty both as queen of England and empress of India. The proclamation is addressed to .all the inhabitants- ■ of Great Britain and' India, who are thereby notified that the territories formerly governed by King Theebaw are no longer under his rule, but have become a part of her majesty's dominions and will be administered during her plea ure by officers appointed by ths viceroy of India. Thirty-five years ago Mr. Leay croft began to compile a series of indices to assist him in making his searches. When a lawyer wants a search made in lo -s than the statutory ten he pays an extra fee, half of which has been going to the searcher and !ff.if to the county clerk. In the official indices each surname follows ite first initial, all the S°s for one year being gathered in a single volume. Mr. Leaycraft indexed the records under .the initial and the first vowel of any name, and tub-indexed the name under the initial of the christian name. He could make a search In five minutes that would tako the rest of tho office a da v. Ibe other ;earchers have been using Mr. Leaycraft's indices and paying him a royalty. The books helped tin county clerk along, too, for his half of the ex.ra pay kept growing larger and larger, and as eight clerks did all the work, his salary list did not increase with tho amount of work done. Lnmediately afterward Parish wooi out saying he would Return in a about?-time, but he has not tince been seeu or heard of. Miss Reader seemed in good spirits, and no cause has been assigned for bar suicide. Gen. Husted said: "My advices reipecting the attitude of the members of- assembly toward my candidacy for speaker continue to be favorable. My majority must be large. Several of the members credited to Mr. Erwin who have arrived Inform me that they have not pledged themselves." A CUSTOMS DECISION, Where the Duty Is Leu Than Two There is no mention of a protectorate or even of annexation. It is a plain and simple appropriation by conquest or a territory equal in area to all of Nsw England, with New York, Pennsylvania, Ohij and Virginia added, and a population of over 4.000,- 000 This has been the programme of the government, and especially of Lord Randolph Churchill, the seer tary for India, ever since Gen. Prendergast started from Rangoon to invade the country. The delay in i-suiag the proclamation is due to the time required to obtain the consent of the other powers Most of them made no objection, but it is said that the consent of France and Russia was tardily and reluctantly given Dollar*. Washington, Jan. 1.—Secretary Manning has issued a circular letter to collectors of customs, stating that under article 1,180 of the regulations of 1884 it is prescribed that collectors shall have discretionary power to remit the assessment of duties in cases where the dutiable value of an importation is less than tl in amount, and it is now represented that if such remission were extended so as to cover artioles contained in passengers' baggage, in all cases where the amount of duties does not exceed 92, it will result in the more prompt dispatch of the public business, and n saving annoyanoe to passengers and others inte ested in view of theee representations, and being of opinion that the expense Incurred in collecting duties on articles of small value found in passengers' baggage equals, if it does not exoe d, the amount oollecteJ thereon, the department amends the rule above mentioned, and directs that articles found in passengers' baggage, when in tho case of any one passenger the duties thereon would not exceed 183, may be passed without assessment of duty. CAPITALISTS JOIN HANDS. A Consolidation of Groat Iron and Steal Pittsburg, Jan. 1.—At a meeting of iron and steel manufacturers and furnace men. arrangement were made for the consolidation of Carnegie & Co.'s steel mill, at Homestead, the Lucy furnaces, and tbe large irou and steel mill of Wilson, Wa]iter & Co. The object of the meeting wan to dissolve these concerns, and reorgauizi under the firm name of Carnegie, Phipps Si Co., limited. The new oonoern will be the largest iron and steel Arm in the country. John Walker wll be president, H. P. Smith secretary and William H. Singer treasurer. Extensive repairs will be made at the Homestead works and at Wilson, Walker & Co. 'a. Both milU hare olosed down and will not resume until the end of the oreeent month. Interests In Western Pennsylvania. SHIP BUILDING. A Gloomy Outlook in Maine—Seduced The last legislature, however, passed a law that the county clerk's offiee. beginning with to-day, shall be a salary office, and that all fees shall be turned over to the city. Mr. ■ Leaycraft had never been in the employ of the county, but always in that of the county clerk. The county had nb claim on him, he knew, but if ho should remain in the office as a salaried official of the county, he did not know whether some claim on his books might not be made. To be on the safe side he wrote to the board of estimate and apportionment, about two months ago, offering to sell his books to the county for (50,090 and to remain in the office. Boston, Jan. L—The shipbuilding interests of Maine have been in a depressed condition the last year, the amount of net tonnage bavin? decreased from 40,401.87 in 1884 to 83,063.08 in 18s6. There has also been a great change ia the oharacter of the vessels built, tbe majority being under 100 tons and deaigne i for the coasting trade, instead of from 800 to 800 tons, as in former years. Bcbooners are becoming more popular, ihere has not been a brig built in a Maine shipyard for two years, and the number of barks shows an annual decrease. The city of ba'.h is the shipbuilding center of the state, and the nps and downs of the business are well represented by the amount of business done in that district. There has been no sach decline in shipbuilding since 1861 as has been experienced this year. No vessels have been built in the Saco or York districts for several years, and the Passamaquoddy districts have failed to find sufficient profit in the business to warrant their building anything. Capt G. C. Oass, of Bath, says: "I am forced ro the conclusion that there will not be a ship built in Maine or the United States during the next twelve months." TooSiafe. nong the Navigators at Cork Cork, Ji»n. 1.—the Cork Steam Packet compnnv has declared a dividend of 2X per cent., whih, the directors stated, was all that was warranted by the profits of the company during the past year. At the end of 1884 the company paid a dividend of 5 pes cent. The difference in the profits of the two years is due to the boycotting of the line by the cattle dealers, but at a general meeting'of the company the shareholders instructed the directors not to yield to or treat wit-h the boycotters. » de Ai Andrew and Thomas Carnegie are th« largest holders of the stock in the new concern. The capital stock is nominally $8,000,- 000, and large works will shortly be erected. The consolidation is looked upon here as a strong indication of prosperous times in tha steel and iron trade during the coming year. The board offered $25,000 for the indloes. This Mr. Leaycraft declined, but he offered to take $40,000. Even this was too much for tbe board of estimate. They appropriated $80,000. This offer was refused, and Mr. Leay craft has rented an office and moved hi* Indices out of the clerk's office, and now hold* them at $75,000. An Organ Wanted. Bvkfaia), Jan. I.—A Times Washington special says: A scheme is on foot to secure the publication in this city of a Democratic dai.y newspaper, favorable to tha views of the Cleveland administration. The plans of who arC- moving in the matter contemplate the purchase of one of the papers now running here, but th *y would not be averse to starling an entirely new journal, in case they could not purchase advantageously the concern they have their eyes upon. If the -equisite capital is raised, it will come from he II ludali wing of the party, and if Mr. Manning hsu no stock in it, he will at least oe consulted as to Its attitude on some of the leading economic ques ions. It is a frequent observation among politicians that the administration is greatly in need of such au organ. A general meeting of -the opposition com pany organized by the dealers was also held here to day. Mr. J. C, Flynn, the newly elected Nationalist member, of parliament for the north division of Cork, stated that It was calculated that the company would earn £4 000 per year and could declare annual dividends of 8 per cent He said that, il necessary, the company would become common carriers, so as to avoid the legnl o!D stacles thrown in lis way by the railway! leading from Liverpool. The Hudson River Bridge Company. I This is the first opportunity whioh I have [bad since the election to meet such a if-pre- MB'ative gathering of Democrats of Kings [ Bounty. Permit me, therefore, to congratulate you upon the great local victory which t was aciiicvu 1 at your home. You nominaied F in excellent local ticket, and the people sus"aine.l it Allow ue to thank you, Demof ra's of Br oklyn and Kings county, for the •xsauti.ul banner which you have presented to me this evening. It is gratefully accepted and will le preserved by me along with the osrtift a e furnished by the secretary of r a'c, v hiob certifies to the fact of my election. 1 shall prize it, not only for its arti-tic value and the associations connected with it, but because it is a memsnto fi om,the loyal Democrats of a county which never fails to do its duty on election 4ay. 1 can only say of it, as Speaker Erwin laid when his framed picture Was presented o him by some friends: ' -The frame is very Candsome.n lam pleased to greet you all pan the occasion. Not expecting to deliver uf inaugural address this evening, but preerri ig to wait until to morrow to do so, you Boston, Jan t— It is stated that leading manufacturers held a conference with Central Manager Swan, of the Storm King Bridge company, here relative to the proposed bridging of the Hudson river, and pledged themselves to have both their cotton and coal coma by that route. In answer to an inquiry relative to the bill now before congress, Mr. Swan said: "Our company is not in any way interested, as it ha* both state and United States law for the building of the bridge, and the persons now aeeklng legislation have been defeated tbre« times at Albany and twice la congress." To Subdue or Exterminate Apaches. Washington, Jan. 1_—Aljt Gen. Drum st id that hi thought it would be unnecessary to organise the proposed body of frontiersmen to hunt the Indiana He was of the opinion that Gen. Crook will have accomplished the task of subjecting the hostile* before the frontier troops can be organised. Gen. Crook has a la rge force of men and has been supplied with everything he desired to earry on the campaign, and Gen. Drum thought he would soon be successful in either subduing or exterminating tbe hfKlle Apaches. Business Failures of 1880. Nxw York, Jan. L — The mercantile agency of R. G. Dun & Co. reports tint the total number of business failures in tbe United States during the year 1885 was 10,637, with liabilities of a little more than $134,000,000, as compared with 10.068 failures in 1884, with liabilities of $836,000,000. While the failures for 1885 are only 3 per cent leas in number than in 1884, the liabilities have decreased nearly 50 per cent The number of traders reported in business in 1885 was 910.990. Of thase. 1 ta every 86 failed. In 1878, with 674,000 traders, 1 in every 64 came to grief. The average amount of liabilities of eioh failure was, in 1885, $11,678, against $39,632 in 1384, and $33 309 in 1878. lit is seen from these figures that, while business casualties decrease but slightly in number, they are far less significant in amount and importance. Michael Davitt on Ireland's Wants. London. Jan. 1.—Michael Davitt, in an interview i the various views put forward by English sta'esmen and others publishel slnca the recent home rule agitation began, said: Everything Heady for s Fight. Washington. Jan. 1.—Governor Zulick, of Arizona, has sent a dispatch tb the secretary Ou' the Ulterior, denying the published statement that hs has called upon the president for troop* to protect the Ban Carlos in.Uaui from the apprehended attacks of citizens. He states that he has made no such request, and at the department it is stated that nothing of the kind ha? been received from Governor Zulick. The president will send a letter to Governor Zulick which confutes thate publications. The governor claims the published statements have provoked unfriendly feeling against him among citizens of Arizona. Governor Zullek's Denial. •'I have stuiiously read all com ments and I must confess that It is difficult to see how Irish members of parliament can continue to sit in the imperial parliament at Weetmin iter should Ireland be granted home rule, unless all Rritish colonies are extended i similar representation. Secretary of State Cook's Appointees. Detroit, Jan. L—The police are expecting trouble in the Polish quarter, and every preparation for a row has oeen made. Spcciul details of police have been made, and tlw stations nearest the seat of trouble hart boen provided with a hospital force, stretchers, etc. The First regiment of state troops is under orders and ready to move at a given signal on the fire alarm So far there ha' been no unusual excitement, and the calling of the militia may prevent further trouble. New York. Jan. 1.—A special from Albany rays Secretary of State Cook has made the Following appointments; Chief clerk, William S. Waterbury, Ballston; stenographer, book and pardon clerk, Freeborn J. Jewett, Albany; chief corporation clerk, Charles V. Hooper, Batavia; confidential clerk. Charles C. Hampel Buffalo; cashior and bookkeeper, Benjamin Hoag, Rochester; messenger, William Thompson, New York. James E. Morrison will act as superintendent of public institutions, vice Mr. Ruggles resigned.  'With regard to the appointment of one of the roval princes as viceroy of Ireland,' continued Mr. Davitt, "I think it would be a fatal mistake, and be fruitful of more injury than good. Ireland does not want a rova show, hut a statesman of tact and brains foi that office." ill e ruse me from making any further re- ; larks at this time. Again I thank you for Scompliment of this serenade and unex*d visit and for the hearty congratuias 10 enthusiastically tendered, and yon permit me now to bid you good night wish you all 'a happy New Year.' Her the leception the club serenaded (tenant Governor Jones. Treasurer Pi:i-ild and Comptroller Cbapin. Edward BD Han born's W11L Exetkr N. H., Jan. X.—The hearing in the attemp of Dartmouth college to break the lait will of the late Edward tt Sanborn, of Boston, on the ground of unsound mind, has begun here. Harrison M. Hutchinson and William H. Greenleaf, of Boe on. testified that they witnessed the signing, and believed the signer to have been mentally sound Boston, Jan. 1.—The Globe prints a bud nesa review of Boston and vicinity for 1885. It shows improvement in all lines of trade; 40,667.800 more pounds of wool were sold than in 1884, and 175,758 more cases of shoes, the sale of shoes being the largest ever known in New England. The valuation of Boston has increased, and is $8,000,- 000 more than in any previous year. Steam railroads entering In Boston increased their net income $1,831,364. Horse railroads show a large increase In groeC income and pasMDgers carried. Customs collections, from July 1 to Deo. 81, exceed the same period lost year by $630,000; manufacturing is in much better shape than a year ago; clearing house exchanges exceed 1884 by $250,000; bank deposits are $10,000,000, and bank loans $7,834,000 greater than a year ago. Boston's Prosperity. Paws, Jan. 1.—President Grevy accepted thq resignation of M. Brisson, the premier, and summoned M. de Freyoinet, the ministei of foreign affairs, to form a new cabinet M. de Freycinet, however, is reluctant to accept such a responsibility at the present mo ment, in view of the gravity of the political situation in France. He has asked the presl dent to grant him time to consider the proposal and to consult with his friends and thC Republican leaders. Wants to Consult His Friends. For Insubordination and Incivility. Philadelphia, Jan. L—Paymaster Harrlty removed John H. Goodfellow, a clerk in the registry department, for insubord nation. neglect of duty, and incivility to his immediate superiors. Charges were mado against Goodfellow under Po tmaster Huldekoper. but, after being admonished, he was allowed to renain in his place under promise of amendment The disnisuil was raoommended by the superintendent of the registry department. Syracuse, N. Y., Jan# 1.—Judge Wallace heard arguments upon the motion to punish President E. 8. Stokes and other officers, of the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph company, for contempt, in not turning over to the receiver of the American Rapid Telegraph company certain property, as directed by Judge Shipman. J. H, Choate appjared for the American Rapid, Judge Dillon for the Western Union. Roscoo ( onkiing and R. G. Ingersoll for the United Lines, and other counsel for the receivers of the Bankers' and Merchants' and other parties in interest. The court reserved its decision.Telegraphic Troubles. B Jumped from a Moving Train. HruntAKEB, ills., Jan. 1. — When the agh train on the Illinois Central railroad K: i few miles south of Kankakee, running Hi high rate of speed, a man made a sudden a, and before he could be stopped plunged ITidlong through the window. The train 9 as stopped anJ backed, and the unfortunate passenger was found lying in a deep I-ally unconscious, one leg being badly frac- I ired and his face cut and bruised. His I ime is II Carton, and hU home is at Co- Fjono, Mich. Mr. Carton suffered a severe [ sunstroke several years ago, and at Intervals } becomes temporarily Insane. Postmaster General's Home Kobtx i), Washington, Jan. t—The house of Postmaster General Vilas was visited by burglar* while the family wire at supper and $150 worth of propertv was stolen. The entrance was made through a second story window about 7 o'clock. Ttte property taken was Miss Mollie's sselslrin sack, her gold watch and garnet necklace. Mrs. George Augustus Sala Dead. Capt. Davis and Bis Company Missing. London, Jan. 1—A dispatch from Melbourne, Australia, announcee the death it that city of Mr*. George Augustus Sala who was accompanying her husband on hiC lecturing tour around the world. Profound sympathy is expressed for the veteran ' mrnalist and author in his bereavement. Prkscott, Art, Jan. 1. —Information has reached here from Corralijos that on Monday a scout sent by Gen. Crook passed through that place searching for traces of Capt. Davis and his command. Davis started for Sierra Uadre mountains three weeks ago with one company of soldiers and 100 Apache scouts. Nothing has since been heard of them. A New Coal Field Discovered. St Jol», N. 11, Jan. X—The shipping of New Brunswick has fallen off the past year 20,000 tons. The tonnage of vessels registered at St John is the lowest since 187L Thirty St John vessels, valued at (.139.000, have been last during thr year, and only twenty vessels added. With two or three exceptions, all the shipyards in the provinoe are Idle. A Bad Tear at M. John. Wilkesbakre, Jan. L— A party of citizens interested in mines visited the reported new coal Held discovered at Aie summit of Bald mountain. This "find" was a-surprise to the coal men, because in the past geologists have always declared that this particular locality was outside the coal belt, and t hat a test would only result in a useless waste of money. But it is now shown that, coal does exist there. Of this the investigating party satisfied themselves, and it is said to be ooai of the very best kind. Measures are now being taken to sink a shaft and commence mining operations at once. Bobbins a Hall Pouch. Tha Strike About Ended. Mendota, Ills., Jan. 1.—ChiAey Andress, son of Po .tmaster Andreas, and clerk in the postofflce, and William Dobbie. son of Alderman Dobbie, were arrested by Postofflce Inspector Adsit for stealing a mail pouch from the depot on Honday night last, cutting it open and robbing it of tie registered letters. They have both confessed and wore taken to Chicago. Dobbie refunded $250 of the money abstracted. The parents of the young culprits are in the greatest grief, and the disclosure has caused the greatest surprise. . Pittsburg Jan. X.—Reports from the ' «rlke on the river are regarded by the operators as encouraging. At the pits where men are working there were additions to the numbers yesterday morning. A meeting of deiega es from the different mines has been ca led for Monday at Elizabeth. It is thought that the strike will be over with in a week. District Master Workman Newman is reported aa having given up all hopes. The striken ware quiet at their headquarters, and offered no violeuoe to any of those at work.' , SpainTs~Commerclal Treaties. Madrid. Jau. 1.—The committees of congress have approved a bill to prolong until 1892 nil treaties of commerce^which will ex pire in 1887. This virtually 'insures the renewal of negotiations foV commercial treatieD with England and the United States. The Interest on Registered Bonds. Washington', Jan. L—The United States treasurer yesterday mailed 42,745 checks, amounting to $6,054 885. in payment of the interest on registered United Sta es 4 per cent, consols of 1907, and 1,887 checks, amounting to $1,938,T05, in payment of interest on bonds issued to the Pacific railway companies. . Akbon, a, Jan. L—George Gallagher, track insnector of tin Nr*v York, Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad, was shot from ambush by an unknown party Wadsworth. Gallagher hail some trouble with the people living tn the vicinity where hl-boiv was fouud, and three's had I* en mad) against bis life. The railroad se -ret service official- D investigating the ma, tsr. A Track Inspector Shot. Unlawful Fencing In Nebraska. Omaha, Jan. 1.—United States District Attorney Lambertson has received instructions f rom the attorney general, upon rec ontraendation of the secretary of the interior. to commence civil and criminal proceedings against some eight or tea per»ont for illegal fencing of pubi c lands. The platt in his hands show about 80,000 acre3 inclosed Otter cases are expected soon. The largest inclosura referred to in his instructions etabraces more than 86,000 a res. In some ol the case civil proceedings were commenced soma time ago. Tearing Down the Barrleade. Chicago, Jan. 1.—The sirike at Maxwell Bros.'s box factory is still iu progress, and neither the firm nor the strikers evinces any sign of giving in. When the men who are employed in the factory quit work thoy were escorted to the street cars by a squad of police. A large crowd followed them and attacked the car. No one was seriously hurt. Three men on their way to the factory to work were set upon by a crowd and badly beaten. No arrests were mada Tb( strikers declare that none of their number was concerned in the outrage. Striking Boxmakers. Asbury Park, Jan. 1.—Wesley B. Stout, a young attorney of this place, has begun a suit for $10,u00 damages for alleged libel against the Rev. Ihomas H anion, president of the Pennington seminary. Youug Stoat was a student there a year ago, and was charged by Dr. Hanlon with being concerned in some violations of discipline. Tin doctor publicly suspended Stout without giving him any reason or hearing any defense; hence the suit Stout has engaged Senator Winfield and Judge Hoffman, of Jersey City, for his counsel — A Student Sues for Libel. Montreal Jan. 1.—The health officials barricaded the adjoining municipalltv of St Cuuegonde on account of the prevalence of smallpox. A mob of abou r, 2,000 gathered and threw the barricades down and drove home the police. The military were ordered out and quelled the riot CKT Or Mixico, Jan. 1, via GatvesCh». Oraat excitement prevails in the state Colima over an eruption of the volcano of Ooiima Fow days ago loud reports were heard, and these were soon followed by •ruptlona of lava, which flowed over the sMes of the mountain, completely covering them At last accounts the people were much alarmed, as the flow of lava continued. A white cloud overhangs the mountain, »nd on it are reflected flames jfjrling up from the crater. , A Volcano at Work. Lincoln, Neb , Jan. t —Patrick Egan, president of the Irish National League of America, sent the following cable to T. D. Sullivan, lord mayor of Lublin: "On behalf of the American league and aa an old friend, I send you warmest greeting on your inauguration. May your year of office witness the realization of our hopes—the reopening of our parliament in College Groen." Dublin's Lord Mayor. The Yacht Puritan. Boston, Jan. 1.—It Is believed among Boston yichtsmen that Commodore J. M Forbes bought the Puritan for the purpose of taking her to England next spring and challenging the Qenesta for the Brenton's Reef cup, which the latter took away last year. Forbes' father held this trophy and successfully defended it years ago with the Rambler. Wheeling. W. Va., Jan. 1—A committee on machinery from the Wellston Steel Nal company, recently organized by Irouton naiiers, rollers and heaters, arrived in thii city, and have placed a contract for sixty- Ave machines with Wheeling makers. Thay go from here to Pittsburg, where they wil place a contract for engines, roils, shears etc. The now mill is to be located at Wells ton, Jackson county, O., and has a paid u( capital of $150,000. New Nail Machinery Ordered. .)effersonviluc, Ind., Jan. 1.—A year ago Hon. Edwin Bean, a prominent Chicago lawyer was here, and promenaded with a lady churchward. To cut off part of the distance he crossed James Coles' farm near the City. Cole got mad at the trespass and laid the matter before the grand jury. The consequence Is lhat six indictment) were returned, which will make an interesting case. Beau is here and intends not to stop short of the United States court To be Tried for Trespass. Siw York, Jan. 1.—Business was suspended at the Produce exchange yesterday, and the floors were crowded with ladies and jentlemen who had come to wituets a musloal and variety entertainment by the junior members of the exchange. There were many visitors who had no tickets, and as high as 95 was offered for admission. In many respects I be entertainment was superior to the performances given by some of the theatrical -Companies in the city. The New York Produoe Exchange. Buffalo, Jan. 1.—Argument was heard on the demurrer in the case of Charles M. Everest, Hiram B. Everest and others, indicted for conspiiwoy to ruin the Buffalo Lubricating Oil company. The defendants claim that the indictment is defective, in that it is not conformable to the code; that it fails to state the crime alleged; that special counts should be made, and that the alleged acts were committed before conspiracy in oommerce was made a crime by tho criminal code Decision was reserved, OH Merchants in Tronblu. Secretary Whitney Warms Bis House. Washington, Jan. 1.—Secretary Wiii;ney entertained the president, Secretaries Bayard and Kndicott, Attorney General Garland, Secretary Manning and Postmaster Geneial Vilas at dinner at bis new house. The table was beautifully decorated. '11m entertainment to in the nature of a houw warming.  Lieut. Jones' Condition. Providence, Jan. 1. —Lieut Jones, the army officer who shot himself, is still alive, but the doctors say he cannot reoorsr. He is unconscious. Philadelphia, Jan. 1.—Mra Smith en gaged in a war of words with Mrs. Madden, her next door neighbor, over some chicken.. Probably a Murder. CONDENSED NEWS. Lawrence, Mass., Jan. 1.—The congressional party, accompanied by a number of state politicians and proinineut business men arrived in this city by special train. They were escorted through the upper and oentral Paclflo mills, after which dinner was served in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. . Congressional Visitors at Lswronee. A sou of Mrs. Madden stepped la and settled matters by hurling a stoue or brick at Mrs. Smith. The missile stru k Mrs. Smith on the forehead, fracturing her skull and infl cting probably fatal injuries. Young Madden was arres.ed and locked up to await th« vie ien's injuries. Mis. Madden was al« he.il for a further hearing. A Farmer Shoots His Daughter's Lover. Homer La , Jan. 1.—H. C. Leverett obtained a license to marry Miss Hammonds, living near this plage, with whom he intended to elope. Miss Hammonds' father learned of the plans and waylaid and »bot Leverett as he was on his way to boo the girl Leverett was mortally wounded. Hammonds vpuid not permit the wounded man to be carried into his house and be lay all night in the open field and died there. He was a laborer on Hammonds' farm. O Lesry leads Weston by six miles In the Syracuse walking match. The Coming €H«M Match. Mew York, Jan. 1.—Meesr*. Steinltz and Zuc.ertoit have signed articles of agreement-, and the arrangement* for the coming chess match are completed. The stake Us 13,000 a side, ana Zuckertort is allowed M 200 for expenses. The contest will begin New York, Jan. L—The following annaal reports linve been filed with the railroad commisiou at Albany : Manhattan Elevated railwav. of New York—Gross earnings, te.TDtt.im.ra: net earning), *3, 178,740.33. New York Lake Erie and Western (including «H |e- cent of the New York, Eennsylvan a ami Ohio railroad)—Gro3s earnings, *18,934,57a 71; net earnings, *4,947,243.44. Coney Islnuu Elevated Road—Gro*s earnings, *'.0,190.85; net earnings, $1,010.88. The Profit* of Railroads. The Alabama claims ejurt*has finished its work and adjourned sine die. A fourth-class postoffloe has been establish -d in Essex county, N. J., and named McCiellan. jnreek after next, and the winner of ten games is to be declared the victor. Drawn game- will not count. Each player moat snake thirty moves in the first hour. Secretary Rudolph, of the Chicago board 5f trade, tays trichinosis is caused by hogs mating d-'ad rati. Comptroller Cannon awl Mew Yofk Banks The Mill Grinding Slowly. Washington, Jon. 1.—It iC state J author, itaiivoiy that while Comptroller Cannon has not formally resigned he baa uu ier consideration some very desirable proposition* from prominent national bank* in New York to ret re from his praseas position as soon as be can do so without embarrassing the ad mini D- trntion. Washington, Jan. 1.—The resignation a ThoinaD J. Scott, register of the land ofBoi at Montgomery, A.a., has been accepted. James W. Wallace, of Tennessee, and Johi G. Townsond, of Maryland, have been ap pointed special examiners iu the pension office. M. da Leeseps is lobbying the French wnate and chamber of deputies to authorisa i lottery in aid of his Panama canal soheme. Arrested fur Swindling. Chief *f the Free Delivery Service. Wasiington, Jan. t—The postmaster 1 jgteuci al has offered the position of chief of ibe Ire: delivery ssrvio* to Col. John F. Bates, of Dubuque, la., who has accepted, and will assume the dotiss of the position in f*w days. The salary is C2,600 per aftnum. „ Col. !'• Ues is at present manager of an to"euronce company, mm) was the chairman ef b* low* itiWgartmi to the Chicago cafe Wlixiamsport, Pa., Jam. 1—James M Wood is the city solioitor here and a man of tome prominence in local poll lies. He has • eon, Garry, about 35, whio has been a law student in his father's office. He was arrested on a charge of swindling and passing worthless checks. Some months ago Wood go. George Zeicher and several other merchants to cash checks for him, stating tba) he propepty and had a b ink  when in reality he was not worth a cent Secretary of Sta'e Carr signed the contract for the New York state printing with Weed, Parsons & Co. It is said that Secretary Cook will sign with the Argus, and a legal contest will follow. A Jersey wan In Luck. SOMERVILLK, N. J., Jan. L—James E Kinsey, a builder of -th-s- | lac.C, learned a few weeks ago that through the death of till cousin, Elisha Huttman, a pro.nluent con tractor at Tappan, N. Y, he was heir to thC fourth of an estate of *800,000. He went t* Tappan end received his share, which h* brought homo in a Talis*. Hailroad Interests. Warren County Records Lost. Tftov, N. Y., Jan. 1—Fire at Warrens bur4 destroyed a block of huildli»«s. owned by Joli-i Uo kAilay anl E. S. CrandalL ThC record) of Warren county were al«4 destroyed. 1 ois on #9,000; fail] insured. A meeting of ex-soldiers at Tarre Haute, lud., has recommended that a law be passed fronting pondnnf of $8 per month to every lo.dier who served over sixty day* daring Hie rebellion. Philadelphia, Jen. t—The stockholders of tUo Schuylkill Valley Railroad company lioki a meeting, at whieh they agreed to increase tbe bonded indebtedness of tbe company from 94.5j0,0Q0 to flO.OUO.OOU and approved the leas* to the Pennsylvania BaUD road company. v