Evening Gazette

              ■fi - • - '• •• -'~r .  NUJfBBR 1370 I W ekr E t b laired 186C. ) PITTSTON, Pa . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31. I8b6. M gj {TWO 0BNT8. Ten OontaPrr Week A RUNAWAY CAB. ATTACKED HIS FRIEND. j VANDERBILT ROBBED. THE NEW JERSEY A88EMBLY DAVITT MARRIED. 8TWKINQ BRcWERS l).*B Pronecntce Another In e Taking Testimony la Contested Cases In Decide to Kecogiilan no Urtlur bat ttis Knights. THRILLING ADVENTURE OF TWENTY MEN IN A MOUNTAIN TRAIN. Police Coart. ONE OF HIS AGENTS SAID TO Camden County. HE IRISH LEAOER WILL TRY PRAC- Philadelphia, Deo, 81.—Nearly all the breweries are fclosnd, with the cxcoptiou of the establishment of John F. Belz &'Ca, where work wax progrri-ung: as usual. A foreman in this brewery Mated that only uino of the men employed there had *truck, that they were "union men," and that the men who remained at work tun Knights of Labor. The Brewers' organisation has decided to recognize no labor organ izat ion except the Knights of Labor, preferring their modes of settling strikes. The strikers held a mass meeting, at which addresses were made by speakers from New York and Brooklyn and prominent Philadelphia strikers. The men were urged to present a solid front and discountenance ail violence. It was decided that a contract should be drawn up with the employers which would be binding on both sides. An executive committee consisting of five members was appointed to take charge of the strike. ' Brooklyn. Dec. 3L—Two white haired men of splendid physique stood beforo the bar in Just '• i Kenna's court yesterday, one complainant against the other. The form* who was Lawyer Patrick Hogan, and whoa* office is New York, presented a lamentable appearance. his eyes were terribly discolored, w"iil« wrwhole of his face wag bruised and swollen. HAVE DONE IT, Thbntuit, Dec. 8L—1The taking of t»stlmony has been begun in the oon tested election caae in Camden county, where Maine*, Rep., was declared elected to the assembly, and on • recount being mad* before JdBgpe Parker, changea of over fifty votes were made, and a small majority for Turiey, Dam., who was thereupon declared entitled to the seat Hainee charges the ballots were tampered with between the first and second counts. In the two districts of Centre township the five Democrats and three Republicans comprising the election boards swore that the returns as annonnoed election night, giving Haines 179 vote* were oorrect On the recount Haines had but 153 votes in this township. One hundred and seventy voters of the township were produoed, each of whom swore that he had cast a ballot for Haines. Two other voters, it was stated, who were sick would testify to the same thing, making the 11S votes claimed by the Republicans. In some other township* of th* district it is claimed that similar evidenoe will be produoed. Th* change of twenty votea in this township alone would give Haines a majority.TICAL HOME RULE. The Woniler Ik, from Heading the Story And It Is Claimed That Others In Authority Were In Crooked Dealing—Old Employes Get Boaneed—What Is Said Ko Led *® the Altar a Beautiful Calllur Ian Belle—A Quiet Wedding at Oakland—Many Handsome Presents. Hew He Met His Brldo. of » Survivor, How Anybody Liveil ta Place to Make Up a Train. Tell Thrir Experience*—A Dangerous About It. Toronto, Dec. 81.—Mr. William Tillie, of British Columbia, has arrived in thi» city from the west, and relates a thrilling story of the accident last Wednesday on the Canadian Pacific railroad, in which two cars broke loose and went flying down the Rocky mountains. Mr. Tillie says the track ascends the mountain from the west in a grade of four and a half feet to the hundred for eight miles. Hecker station is situated at the top of the grado. In ascending the mountain each I rain has two enginea, a small one going before and a largo one behind. The large engine Lohind prevents any car becoming detached and rushing down the mountain. As a further precaution there are in the steepest part of the road, two miles apart, safety switchri which are left open so that should ajiy cars break loose they run off on to the switch, which slopes gradually up In the opposite direction. The train in question met a heavy snowstorm, and ran out of coal and water, and the cars were left on the switches while the engines went back to coal up. The defendant was Lawyer Samuel B. HigenboMam, vtho has lived in East New York for one week, and who was charged with having beaten and kicked Lawyer Hogan. New York, Dec. 81.—On Tuesday morning lost at 10:80 o'clock two Inspectors from the treasurer's department of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad entered the ticket office of the Grand Central station and took possession. Mr. Jar via Degroot, who had been ticket agent there for over twelve years, had beon peremptorily discharged, together with his son, James Dagroot, who acted as his father's assistant James Degroot is 26 years of age, and two years ago was second lieutenant of Company B of the Ninth regiment. 8am FrAjcisco, Dec. $L—Michael Davitt, the Irish patriot, was married in Oakland yesterday to Miss Mary J. E. Yore, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. James Canning. At 7:80 Mr. Davitt aqd his prospective bride attended mass at St Francis de Sales' church, after which an elegant wedding breakfast was enjoyed. At 10:80 the ceremony, which was strictly private, was performed, the parlors of Mrs. Canning's residence being beautifully decorated for the occasion. - The two men have been on intimato terms for thirty years. Higenbotham had an extensive practice until a few years ago, when he became separated from his wife, and since then he has been roaming around the country. During the last year Hogan received many warm letters from Higenbotham, who was living in Jacksonville, Flo. The epistles usually began with "My dear Pnt,'' and were signed "Sam." Th* bride was attired in white satin, trimmed with lace, pearl ornaments, orange bloaaoms and tulle veil. For several weeks back suspicions have been entertained that there was crookedness of some kind in the local ticket department, and an investigation, which was quietly conducted, resulted tome five weeks ago in a request to Mr. Thomas Godwin, the assistant auditor of passenger ocoounte, to resign. Mr. Godwin resigned at once, his resignation to take effect on Jan. 1. His place was filled by the appointment of Mr. W. K. Gillette, ■formerly of the West Shore road, but more recontly in the employ of th# Boston and Albany at Springfield. Mr. Godwin continued at his duties until last week, since which time he has not appeared at the company's offices. It was reported yesterday that he had left the city. At Mr. Godwin's residence his wife said that hp was in the city, but that she did not know when he might be expected in. Rudolph Weber, secretary of. tho Brewers' Employes' union, engaged in a qijwrrol with a clerk in Bergdoll's brewery. He was arrested and held for a hearing. One of the letters read After the ceremony a reception was helA from 11 until 8 o'clock. Congratulatory telegrams were received from Joan Fitigerald, president of the Irish National league; Sabina Davitt, sister of the groom; Mr. -and Mrs. Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, and others. A large number of costly presents were received, among which was a complete silver service from friends of fee Irish cause in San Francisco. The happy couple left for Monterey, and will return oo Monday, and on Tuesday depart for Chicago, where a reception will be tendered them Dy Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sullivan. Dear Pat—Send m« your check for $100, If you can spare it. 8. B. H. There is every indication that the strike will be over in a very short time, as the men cannot hold out against the measures taken by the employers to meet any difficulty that will present itaelf. The Jarewars are already filling the jdacea of the strikers very rapidly. The drivers are not in the strike, as their wages were not reduced. On the 16th inst Hogan received a letter from his friend, in which the latter stated that he was tired of sleeping in the woods and that he was about to sail for New York, imploring Hogan to give him a place to sleep. Higenbotham arrived hSre a week ago, but did not call oti Hogap. The two men met by accident. With-it *a word Higenbotham knocked his frieild down and then began to kick him about the face. Not satisfied with that he drew a pistol and was about to use it on the prostrate man when Sergt. (ions seized and disarmed him. /It the police station Higenbotham attempted to renew his attack, but was locked up. When arraigned be pleaded not frailty and furnished bail for his appearance. Slogan pleaded that his life was in danger and asked the magistrate to commit his assailant without boil It is rumored that Frad Walton, Dem., who wai given the certificate of eleotifi in one district in this county, on a majority of 8 shown by the count on election night, but which on a recount was reduced to nothing, and a tie declared by the court, will refuse to attempt to take his seat on the original certificate given him. A defect in the law gives the court when it finds, on a laoonaS, 4 tie no power to execute the decision by revoking the certificate, and It has been supposed that, the governor having failed to call a special election to fill the vacancy, Walters would claim the seat If Haines should be seated, and Walters' seat left vacant, the Democrats would be dependent upon the two labor votes is Passaio county for a majority on joint ballot The thermometer was 83 degrees below aero. About 4 o'clock in the morning the engines returned and proceeded to make up the train. In doing so the second class car and the baggage car broke away and went tearing down the mountain. There were about twenty in the second class car, all men. , Shot Down for th*rWintor. Hull, Mass, Dec. 81. —Superintendent Jeffrey, of the Nanlasket Beach railroad, has received orders from President Morse to close the road for the winter on next Saturday. This action to a direct violation of the order of the railroad commissioners, Issued last winter, ordering trains to run over the road daily. The citizens of this town are very Indignant, and the town voted to expend 9600 to investigate the legality of the act of the president The rood has a contract to carry the Hull mail between the Old Colony house and Hull It is proposed to sub-let this contract, which, it is claimed, is illegal and will males a paint far past officials to decide. ? Mr. Davitt first met his bride at a musical entertainment in Oakland. He was struck with her fine voice and sought her acquaintance. Miss Yore is a daughter of a merchant at St Joseph, Ma, but for six years has lived with her brother in Oakland and supported herself by her musical accomplishments. She is 28 years old, and her marriage recalls a tragio incident in her early life, when she narrowly escaped drowning. She and her mother were thrown into the river by accident and whan they were rescued her mother was dead, but the child, Mr. Davitfi bride, was clapped safely in hei arms, as it ware, and had suffered bo harm beyond the bath. "It went through us like an electric shock,*' said Mr. Tillie. "When we felt ourselves detached and beginning our wild run .downward each turned pale, Uen who had dared all .kinds of perils in the wilds of British Columbia, each thought his hour had come. Not one expected to escape. The brakes would not work. It is impossible to describe the scene. Fear seemed to freeze every pulse. There waa not a single cry or any expression of emotion. The pace was terrific. It was like a flash of lightning. One or two tried to rise, but the speed was so gteat that they could not stir off their seats. They seemed drawn to the seats as is a piece of steel to a huge maghet The cars were swaying from side to side, with a motion which felt like that of a cradle It seemed an age, but it was in reality not more than a minute from the time that the cars broke loose that they reached the switch upon which we had laid all night Two miles in one minute. When we reached the switch it was half closed by the snew. Our car ran .off oh the switch but the baggage car kept right on the main line. There was a "crack," -see felt ourselves for • moment in midair, ■aad then we were lying stunned and wounded, Jn a mast of debris, at the bottom of the hil' tamoag the rook* and stumps. It was not yet •daylight and darkness added to the horrors of our condition. The car was smashed to atoms. 1 found, after crawling from onder the rains, that my right leg was eA-iously injured, being twisted at the knee. J waa otherwise unhurt Out of the twenty fqmehaif dozen crawled ont with littl# or no Mury. The net were hart more or less, bat the escape was a miracle. No limbs were broken. One man was thrown with «uch force that his head went clean through « stump. He died before we reached Calgary. Another died of injury to his spine ■There were several who were injured in the spine One man had bis right eye knocked into his ear. He is alive yet We got them out and took them over to the baggage oar, which had gone only a short way on the mala track after leaving us. The engine came bttok In hatfaa hour, but did not attend to take us up. It left ue and went to the station for help. It was four or five hours gone, and during that time we were in the baggage oar doing ear beat to keep the injured ones from freezing to death." Mr. Rossiter, the treasurer of the railroad, said that there had been an irregularity which had resulted in the discharge of the Degroots. The sum involved, however, was not large, and the oompany would loee nothing as the elder Degroot had already met all the demands the company had made upon him for reimbursement, and bad secured the company for the remainder of the amount Mr. Rossiter spoke in the highest terms of the elder Degroot, and sympathised with him in his trouble. The irregularity was oommitted by young Degroot His father, as being responsible for ths office of which he had charge, was discharged with him. Mr. Rossiter declined to state the amount of money taken from the company and the details of the way it was taken. "He is a dangerous man," he said, would think nothing of killing me." •'and THE FUND FOR MRS. LOGAN. When asked why he feared Higenbotham, Counselor Hogan said: ▲ Confederate Soldier Opens a Subscrip- tion in the South. Chablmtok, 81.—A subscription has bean opened here Car a fund for the benefit of Mrs. Logan. It was started with the following letter from an old Confederate soldier:"Fifteen yeera ago, the late Judge Standley, Alderman Haley and Higenbotham were drinking. The alderman and Higenbotham became involved in a quarrel and the latter stabbed the alderman. Haley's life was de-' •paired of for a long time but he finally recovered. At the intercession of his assailant's wife he refused to press the charge. I have no Idea why he assaulted me as I have always helped him out with money. My opinion is that the man is out of his bead, as he waa at one time confined in an insane asylum in New Jersey." Pittsburg, Dec. 81.—Yesterday afternoon while Nick Reinmeyer and Henry Eager, laborers amptoyed in an iran .mill, ware .engaged in removing Ct "tap" from one of the heating furnaces, It came in contact with a puddle of water. A terrific explosion followed, blowing both men across the street. The molten metal almost completely covered Reinmeyer, setting firs to hiaoftthee, which bad to be polled off him .in.pieces. Hs died shortly after. Eager is also badly burned 'about the face and neck and ft is likely he Will die. Killed by an Explosion. To the Editor of The News and Courier: CHICAGO AND ATLANTIC ROAD. I see by the papers that the widow of the late Gen. Logan has been left in impecunious circumstances. Gen. Logan was a hard fighter against the south during the war, and even after the war, but the generous way in which the whole nation rushed to lbs aid of the cnftUo of secession after the rseent earthquake, has obliterated from my mind the imaginary line which divided the north and south. Enclosed I send 925, which I beg The Nsws and Courier to use as a nucleus for a fund, to be contributed by Confederate soldiers and other Carolinians, for the widow of the late John A. Logan, the Union warrior statesman. Will EnHv the Fool When Ite Wabash Contrast Kxplres. "Such a thing could not oocur," Mr. Rossiter said, "without gross negligence or collusion in toe department which is the check on the ticket office." CSZOAOO, Dec. 81.—It transpires that the Chicago and Atlantic has consented tp beoome a member of ths Central Traffic association and Chicago sastbound pool after ths expiration of the contract with the Wabash, Fab. 1, 188T. The question of percentage to be given to the Chicago and Atlantic, and which has heretofore been the moat serious obstacle in the way of the Atlantic ooming into ths pool, is to be fixed by arbitration. Vioe-President J. C. McMullen of the Alton, President R R Oable of the Rock Island, and Vice-President T. J. Potter of the Burlington, have been choem arbitrators to decide what percentage the Chicago and Atlantic la to have.; J' NEW YORK . POLITICS. Mr. Rossiter further said that the department which would be responsible would be that of the auditor of passenger accounts, and that Mr. Godwin was the man te whom the accounts of the local ticket office went The Canvass for Speaker of the Approach- ing Legislature. Winter tat Karneet. Bujtaxo, Deo. 81—State Assembly man Gallagher shows this list of forty-five members pledged to support Husted for speaker ' Youngman, of Albany; Hoses, of Allegany: Edson, of Broome; Ingersoll, of Cattaraugus; Parsons and White, of Cayuga; Horton, ef Chautauqua; Hogeboom, of Columbia; Tisdale, of Cortland; Thompson, of Delaware; Mase and Piatt, of Dutchess; Gallagher and Emery, of Erie; Berry and Hamilton, of Fulton; Walters, of Greene; Bulkley, of Jefferson; Reitz and Bacon, of Kings; Robinson, of Livingston; Leete, of Madison; Slme, of Monroe; Henry, of New York; Goerss and Porter, of Niagara; Hall and Evans, of Oneida; Ho% and McCarthy, of Onondaga; Smith, of Orange; Bates, of Orleans; Ainswortb, of Oswego; Mable, of Putnam; Curtis, Kimball and Erwin, of St. Lawrence; Grippen, of Saratoga; Cole, of Schuyler; Sweet, of Seneoa; Smith, of Sullivan; Latimer, of Tioga; Maxwell and Demark, of Ulster; Eldridge, of Warren; Fort, of Washington; Saxton and Davis, of Wayne; Hnsted, of Westchester. "Where is Mr. GodwinP Mr. Rossiter was asked. Waterbury, Vt, Dec. 8L Thethermometer reached 23 degs. below aero here yesterd«7-Barre, Vt, Dec. 81,—The thermometer registered 80 dag*, below ss*o hefre. Foxboro, Mass., Dec. 81.--This is the coldest of the season in Norfolk county, the mercury registering as follows; Foxboro, 8 below; Mansfield, 8 below; Sharon. 9 below; Canton, 4 below; Walpole, zero. "That is something we would very much like to know," he replied. "I cannot say the matter has been put into the hands of the police, and I cannot say that it will be. 60 far as the Degroots are concerned the company is satisfied and will take no further steps, as it is oonfident of suffering no I06S. The elder Degroot has always been respected. I cannot say whether he will be re-employed; certainly not in his former capacity. I do not say what will be done in the case of Mr. Godwin; it would seem that he should be punished if he is guilty of collusion which has resulted in,defrauding the Company." Mr. Godwin had been in the employ of the company for about twelve years, and was considered a very capable man. Mr. Jarvis Degroot had been in the employ of the company in various capacities for over thirty years. The officers of the company manifrated no desire to prosecute his son. Both the Degroots were seen at their home last evening. Mr. James Degroot said: A subscription list will be opened, and the people of Charleston will out of their poverty contribute a mite to the support of the widow of brave old "Black Jack." A Cohtidkratx SOLDDCB. The principal question to be decided by toe arbitrators is what amount of business is going over the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa railroad, and bow much of this is given to the Chicago and Atlantio at North Judson, and how modi of it to the Nickel Plate and Panhandle at Knox, Ind. The Chicago and Atlantic claims per cent of the Chicago east bound traffic, and toe North Judson business is to be inoluded. They will also have to decide what amounts shoqld he taken frtmi the various roads now in the Chicago pool to tnaks up the Chicago and Atlantic's percentage. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St Louis and Chicago (Big Pour), which has heretofore received 6 per oent of the Chicago sisthfanrt traffio from the Chicago pool far its Benson traffla to Newport News, has oonssntsd to aooapt hereafter per dtat, upon the oandttfcm that this percentage ie not reduoed when the Chicago and Atlantic oocnss into the pool Washington, Dec. 8L—The subscriptions to the Logan fund ore as follows: Morton, Bta ft Co., 91,000; Henry C. Bo wen, 9500; Horace White, of The New York Evening Post *100; John R. McTnan, Cincinnati, (500; Edwin L. Stewart, Philadelphia, 9100; Edaja N. Benson, Philadelphia, 1300; B. W. Clark ft Co., Philadelphia, 9100; Charles Smith, Philadelphia, 9100; Sidnsy L. Wilson, Washington, 925; total, 92,«». Chioaoo, Dec. 31.—William Peon Nixon, treasurer of ths Logan fund, sent to Mrs. Logan 90,500 as toe result of the first day's collection in this city for the9100,000 tribute. A number of other subecriptione are promised.* Philadelphia, Dec. 31.—The American Society of Naturalists elected the following officer*: President, Harrison Allen, Philadelphia; vice-presidents, E. D. Cope, Philadelphia; G. L Goodale, Cambridge; H. B. Williams, Ithaca, N. Y.; sscTetary, & T. Clarke, Williamstown; treasurer, W. T. Sedgwick, Boston; executive committee, C. V. RUey, Washington; H. 8) Osborn, Princeton. - i A Kentucky lows Burned. Locisvtllc, Deo. 8L—The Nicholasvllle opera bouse block burned. last night, in which were The Jessamine Journal, C. M. Baulden & Co., Cook Bros,, Axller & Engle, and S. Wicft. The Sparks hotel, adjoining, was also burned, and the hanking bouse of Noland Wilmore & Co. Engine* arrived from Lexington and the fire was soon under control. Estimated loss, 976,40(1.? A Kepubllcam Feast. "It is true I have been discharged, and my father has been also on my account. The company, however, has been partly reimbursed and will be fully reimbursed. They have done nothing to me, and [have manifested a desire to be kind to me and help me out of the troubta. I was a cat'spaw in the matter. I have not seen Godwin for some time. They told me on Wednesday at the station that he had not .been seen there since a week ago last Monday. I made inquiries at the station Wednesday, and could not learn that any of the employes knew of the affair. If it got out it did not get out through any of the officers of the company. I am sure of that" The subject of the crooked work In the ticket office was discussed pretty freely by men employed about the depot, and there was a general expression of sympathy for the elder DegrooL Young Degroot Is a good looking, rather stylish young man, yfeo has the reputation of having a leaning toward a rather rapid life. His elder brother, Ferris, who was at one time in the employ of the New York Central, is now the general passenger agent of the Panama railway. Niibtiuj, Deo. 31.—Mrs. James K_ Polk, the venerable widow of ex-President Polk, was much affected when a telegram announcing the death, in Washington, of Ellas Polk, the old body servant of her husband, was received at Folk plaoe. "He was always a trusted and faithful servant," said Mm Folk, "and I sincerely regret his sudden demise." When Mr. Polk and his bride had removed to their home Mr. Folk's father sent Elias to him. Eliaa had grown up with his young master aad was never a slave. He Was at the White House while President Pol)^remained there sad returned with him to Tennessee. He was until reoently employed at the postoffloe, but resigned on account of his feeble health. He went to Washington several weeks ago to look for a situation. He was 80 years old. • v President Polk's Servant. 'ECCENTRIC  Hll Hxtwl Failed to Otl'&r Hi u Boston, Deo. 8L—The Republican state committee gare a complimentary dinner to Governor Robinson at the Revere house, to which it invited also the six state olHcers just elected, and the members of the committee (or next year. About fifty gentlemen were present, over whom Maj. Gould, chairman of the committee, presided, and in post* of honor were the guests of the occasion, Governor Robinson, Lieutenant Governor Ames, Secretary Peirce, Treasurer Beard, Attorney General Sherman, Auditor Ladd, Speaker and Lieutenant Governor-elect Biackett, and the officers of the committee, Chairman Bates, of the executive committee. Treasurer Weils, Secretaries South worth Faige, and Messrs. Allen and Lord. The tables were handsomely arranged, and the menu card was adorned on the first page with a finely executed engraving of Governor Robinson. Xnrdesed His Children. WABHinOTO*, Dec. 31.—Mrs. Emmons, the eoceutrio wile of Profs—or Emmons, the Kttftcyiat, who has just returned from her /sensational European trip, is still at Worm- Jsjr'S hotel Profeaor Lincoln ijuid Lawyer Garnett endoavorod to have her .placed in ,(m tltsAtie 'isyidm'.1 They sent for of Police Moore, who, on his arrival at D jtHplydsfoiraifia, foiMA her so self-possessed rarM rational « hs4«Aasd to take her into .custody, Jgpfwsor and his professional friends were oUiged to leave without their purpose, Asylum. CmioackS, Dec. 8L—Michael Moloney came to the West Chicago station at midnight last night, his garmgite dripping with blood. He conf—ssd to the police that he had just taken the litre* of his son and daughter by cutting their throats. Investigation at tMh house confirmed the story. Both the girl and boy were found suffering from fatal wounds. , ., E , • Brknbam, Tex., Dec. 81.—Thomas and Oscar Hopkins (colored), leaders of a local band, were shot and killed yesterday -by Daniel Nelson, leader of a rival band of colored musicians. Nelson claims that the Hopkins boys tried to assassinate him some time age. He is under arrssL. Klvsl Musicians. Lisbon, Deo. *1—One of the most disastrous flrss that has occurred in this city in many years broke out yesterday in a large blook of building* variously used for business and dwelling purpoesa. Siva of the occupants of the bondings were burned to daeth, and several firemen were injured. The buildings were entirely destroyed. Berlin, Dec. JH.— The Prussian statistical office and other departments of Prussia will hereafter publish their reports in the German language exclusively. In the German language. It seems that Professor Emmons met his in Paris While she was a chorus singer in opera, fell in love with' her.' They passed the honeymoon in Etyriftnd, Returned to Boston and mads tbeif ltnt appearance at Washington, when Professor Emmons was appointed to the geological surrey. Shortly thereafter she accompanied her husband to Wyoming territory to which paint he had been assigned to duty. They lived at Okeyenne very pleasantly, the only eccentricity of the lady being a fondness for driving four-in-hand Returning to Washington a handsomely furnished house was rented and they entertained lavishly, being visited by the most prominent and wealthy female members of society. High carnival was held at the Emmons mansion, and the lady maintained several stunning equipages. Finally, however, tb-jre was a general break up between the oouple, and Mrs. Emmons went to Europe. Although her eccentricities were many and peculiar, no suspicion ever attached to her irivate reputation. She was a dashing equestrienne, and usually accompanied the late Miss KDte Bayard, Secretory Bayard's daughter, in he.- horseback excursions. She was with Miss Bayard when the latter was thrown from her horse and almost killed. One of her oddities, Siot specially agreeable to her friends, was her attachment to a savage looking Siberian • bloodhound, which accompanied her everywhere, and was given a wide berth by pedestrians. Mrs. Emmons now goes about the street fully attended by a maid and a man attired in gorgeous livery. Ha Printed Latter Heads. Chicago, Dec. 81.—It is reported that the itinerant printer who forged the Adams Kxprsss company's letter heads that war* used in the robbery on the Trisoo train has been arrsstsd here. The PInksrton agency re-, fusss to confirm or deny, the report. Two thousand dollars of the stolen mon*y .was given to thia printer, it is stated, meet of which, it Is believed, ha* baen recover*! Grand Rapids, Mich., Dpx 8L—The Michigan Soldiers' home, situated two mlln north of this city, was dedicated with imposing ceremonies yesterday in the presence of 7,500 people, mostly veteran soldiers and members of the Grand Army of the Republic from all parts of the state. {Governor Alger presided and delivered the dedicatory address. Speeches were also delivered by Governor-elect Luce, Michigan's war governor, Austin Blair, Congressman ,Cutob#on and others. Ths home has accommodations for 500 inmate*. Four hundred and fifty veterans, who have been oared for during the erection ot the building in temporary homes in the city, are ready to take possession of ths new home, which will be under the management of CoL Samuel Wells, a veteran of the Eighth Michigan cavalry. Michigan's Soldiers' Bom*. Washington, Deo. 81.—Por the middle Atlantic states, snow, northeasterly winds, slightly warmer. WvHtlier Indications. CONDENSED NEWS. The effect of England's time allowance change I* to pat yachting on equal terms, and American Viisjli win now be able to compete with the British cutters without prohibitive handicaps. A very strong letter has been addressed by the Han. Henry A. Richmond, member of the state civil service* oommission, to th* superintendent of the puhlio schools of Buffalo denouncing th* appointment of teachers exoopt on competitive examination and.probation. ■D v Columbus, O., Dec. Si.—The air here is full of report* that C. P. Huntington, of th* Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, has laid hi* dans to gobble up the Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo and the Ohio Central, which are now practioally one system. These two roads extend from Toledo to the Ohio fiver, passing through the mast extensive coal fields in Ohio. The plan as outlined is to take in these two roada, making a connection for the Chesapsak* and Ohio road to tha' lakes, and from Toledo the Chicago and T.«ir« Erie road would enable the Chesapeake to reach the coast via Chicago. Just how much truth there is in these reports your correspondent is not able to say, but, Judging from the talk of people who are well posted, the scheme has great bottom. For months it has been an open secret that negotiation* were pending looking to such a result. Huntington Beaching Was*. TRADE BULLETIN. Charelaill Beeonclled. Hew York Money and Produce Market Lokdok, Dec. 81.—The Morning Po*t continue* to urge a reconciliation between the cabinet and Lard Randolph Churchill. It Is reported that Lord Churchill insists as a condition of his returning to the cabin** that Lord Mdssley and Sir Richard A*hetoh Cross shall be replaced In tha ministry by Mr. -Charla* T. Ritchie and W. Henry Holland, respectively. Nsw Tons, Dec. 80.—Money, closed at 4 per eent, which was the lowest rate. The highest rate was C per cent. Exchange closed firmer: posted rates, 4.81®4.8S; actual rates,  tor sixty days and 4.8CS4#4#4H (or demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, iM9f bid; 4s. coup. 128JC bid; 44s. do., l»H bid. Quotations. The stock market ruled strong, and an advaaoe of the morning was fully maintained In most caaea. The Vanderbilta were not ao strong during the afternoon,.but moat of them closed at fractional gains over last night. Tfco advance for the day ranged from H to 5)C perfoent, the latter in Richmond and "West Point Terminals. The salsa to* the day amounted to 447JK7 shales. It ii threatened by some of the Knights of Labor in Chicago that unles« General Master Workman Powderiy revokes his order forbidding the use nf the fields of the organization for the benefit ot the condemned Anarchists his authority will not be recognised by a majority of the local a—rnijliu in that oity. The British military authorities will have in readineat for transportation to British Columbia in April next twelve 80 ton Woolwich guns—monster piaoss of ardnatee, which throw a projectile weighing 1,700 popnda with a charge at 409 pounds of powder. - .. . Opposed to Trap*. In Ballroad Circles. Nmw Bedford, Dee. 81.—The petitioners against trap and seine Ashing in Buzsard's bay have organised, with George H. Palmer as president. An executive cooamittes, consisting of ten, rspreeentlng the different localities of this sectloo, was appointed to raise funds for carrying on the necessary work. * Philadelphia, Pec. 3L—Mr. Gowen mvi both the Baltimore and Ohio and the South Pennsylvania roads have 000 year contracts with the Reading for their through traffic,- and all rumor* that either of them it in dangei of losing that connection are false. The receDere of tiie Reading system hare notified all employee on the Jersey Central lines that their service* will not be required by the Reading after to-dpy. The receivers of the New Jersey Central, who reenme charge of the property Saturday, have notified all employes on the lines that 1 hey will be retained in their present positions until, iurther notice. General Msrinta ' N«w Yoax, Deo. 80.—FLOUR—Closed strong, but without material change; flue, I8.WQS.I0; superfine, $2.60©8.»; Ohio Cm. $110®3.26; 8t Louis extra, $8.10®5.2B. Southern Hour oloaed firm; oommon to choice extra, $8.4033 -25. WHBAT—Options were moderately active and strong, higher. Spot totct closed qulst-and lc. higher. Spot salsa of'No. 1 red state trj&is&rartrx,:: Jan.. MW#*lMs.; do. Hsb., ««M#9SXc.; do. March, #4«®#4 1M«. COKN—Optiooa IV Ml irregular, bat dosed steady at last, night's Brian. Spot lota closed weak aad K* lower. Spot sa.es of No. i mixed at Ma.; unyaded mixed, 48UO.C6*o.; No. Itolxed, Jan.,«5Ca(do. da Hay. UHQliMa. . cj/ n»v» OATS—Optipoa ware quiet. and prior* closed Ma tower. Spot Ms olossd Ma higher. Spot salsa of Na i Whits state at 40b.; No Sdo., SSMo.; No. * mind, Jaa., MM°-; do! #*, KKe»Mo.; 4 05®S7a; state, 88® 80). Fbiudiuhu, Deo. 8L—The trial of Rev. Waklo Meesaros, who ie charged with felonious assault on Mrs. Coulston, continued. Assistant District Attorney Bregyt, in his argument for the \woeecntion, referred in scathing terms to the defendant. Lawyer Hcverfn, of counsel for the defense, followed Mr. Bregg, and in turn severely arraigned Mr*. Coulston and her husband, stating that the'r only object in bringing this suit was to gain notoriety. The oonrt adjourned before Mr. Heverin had concluded bis argument. The Meeearoe Trial. Noewaxi, O., Deo. 81.—The wedding at Barchard Austin Hayes, eldest son of ex- President Hayes, and Mar? N. Sherman took 'fefece bar* last evening. A large number of guests were praeant to the oeramony. The bride is the daughter of Nathan O. Sherman, of this oity, while the groom is junior partner in a Toledo law Arm. Kx-Preeldent Hayae* Boa Married. The city of Baltimore la full of German #mers, a three day*1 festival having bean begun there in hooorof the fiftieth an adversary ot the Baltimore society. '■ ' Fotherlnghaiu Will Flf'it ST. LOUIS. Dac. 81.—Published statements claiming that the arrested train robbors have implicated Fotheringham are taken with a grain of salt by people who are posted in the case. It is well known that Fotheringham has retained the best counsel obtainable aad is backed by some very powerful and wealthy friends, who would have made a desperate Straggle to eave him from the penitentiary, U|t whose energies will now be directed toward reparation in the way of a heavy **■"!» salt For that reason Fotheringham's counsel positively forbid him saying a word. Ne amount of pereuusion will get him to talking. His pleased looks' lately, however, plainly indicate thaftie is not auxious as to the result when he oomeefaoe to face With Wittrock. The oity of Me-rioo had two sensations— the arrival of Mat Patti and a duel with swords fought between Prinoe Augustin Iturbide and Senor Caroedo, the latter being wounded in the shoulder, but not dangerously.Hawaiian Kuans. San Francisco, Dec. 81.—A statement of the condition of the alluirs of the Ha waiian government has just been received from an official source. The sugar crop, the statement suys, is unusually ;o»l and will amount to over llM,0Up tons. . he debts due Claus Syreckels on account of loans to the government sud private loans to the king have been fully liquidated. The present bonded indebtedness of the kingdom is to be increased to (3,000,000 a year, but an improved method of assessment and an increase of tans and custom duties will fully meet it Co-Operative Oarporatlena. Bljura, Dec. SI. —Superintendent Robert A. Maxwell, of the state insurance department, denies that be ever rend wed a decision declaring all oo-uuyatlfe corporations which my sick benefits and no death benefits, illegal. He says his decision referred only to endow, meat societies. New Haven, Dec. 81—Edward Tamkin, the servant, whose attentions to Char-, lotte Sanford, the daughter of his eniplover, became so objectionable that h»wss seat to jail, has brought suit against the young lady for $5,000 for breach of promise to marry.' The young lady a short time ago married a Mr. Diebert. Owing to the social prominence of the bandford'a the caee attracts much attention. * Sued bjr Her Servant. The proposition to erect the new oounty of Unadilla from portions of Otsego, Chenango and Delaware oounUee is to bo again brought before the Hew York legislature at the forthcoming nation. The Counteee Ba«st, onoe noted as the most beautiful woman in Qermaay, is dead. Hew weather signals have been adopted by the signal eerviaa bureau. They consist of a square white flag, trvitoeUrg clear or fair weather; a square blue flag, which indicate* snow or rain, and a black triangular flag, to Indicate the change in temperature. If the triangular flag appears above either of the square flags tits thermometer will rise; 't *D4iuw it will fall. A sqiutre white flag, •i'-fe * square black omtar, indicates a da T BARLEY—Nominal FORK—Dull, bat steady; new mess, tl*a:2.60. LARD—Closed strong; caA, *8.88; Jan.,  t-bO; HWHOl . , BUTTER—Firm, at fuUprioea; state, 18®S8c.; "cHEESE-Dull, hut steady; state, lOOilSt; western fiat. U®18Ha  ICCKIS—Firm; state, Wo| irsstem,*»!»■ SUGAR—Raw steady; » test Ifusoovado.  Refined steady and moderately active; cut lunf, •Vie.: crushed, «Mc.; cubes, tft&BMe.; powder. J, •ViV-Mc.;*granulated, Hl-18O8*0.; mould A, New Haves, Deo. (L—At a special election in the town of East Haven for representative to All the vacancy caused by the death of A. & Dodge, Bapuhttoag, Jamas & field Beeelpta at Denver. Derves. Deo. 81.—Tbe reoeipts of the new gold brJUon outing IBM at the Denver mint amounted to *1,444,7**. This is exdueive of A Special Section. Gen. goring Psad. Another Beaten Failure. Duit V. Dsft 81.—A deputation of Irish orJesta aad laity propose to ask Ai ohbishop iVui-lis ef.oo to sm Iiv»k pO.-rnna#e to Houie o-i tuv ooc.s oil of the -ospeotiv% AM Irish Pilgrimage^ Haw York, Dec. 81.—Gen. W. W. Loring died last night at the St Denis botsi tf pneumonia. He was 10 years old, ftt- Loring served in the Confederate artay daring the war, and was afterwards ehief of staff lor ~ T Jl Boston, Deo.. 81.—Woodward & Brown, piano manufacturers, have assigned. Nominal assets, 140,000; liabilities about $40,000. Their embarrassment is due to the assignment of C.C. Heintseman & Co., of Provt- V , • confectioners* A. 5 11-!Bc.; coffee A, ►tsi; - ard, JM&i ooffes ul A, Hift-i white extr* i,