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FOREIGN NEWS.
BIsMARCK's BILL.
Chances Of the German Parliament Pass
Ing "Thc1Parliamentary PUBLISH
memt" D1ll,

88S&
Ing "ThcsParliamentary Publish.
ment" Dlll.
LONDON. Jan. IA Berlin dispatch says: The
parliamentary publishment bill continues to be
the chief topic of. conversation In all political
circles. The opinions of the foreign press are
eagerly perused In comparison with the articles
In the journals here. which seems to yield the
curious result that abroad there is more oppo-
sition to the Chancellor's scheme than in Ger
here b to the bill. although to the Knglish mind It
Is somewhat surprising 70 find 50 much uncon-
Germ regarding It. in view of the fact that 1t
seems TO threaten the freedom OF speech and
the liberty of the press.
The Nord Deutscle Augenseine Zeit,no and
Post defend the Chancellor's scheme; the Kriss
leitu''0. though admitting the necessity Of
some restraint on parliamentary speech
thinks. with the Liberals. that the bill, In It's
present form, is inadmissible, for the reason
that 1t changes several articles of the constitu-
tion. which cannot be done without o special
resolution OF the Reichstag to that effect.
In Parliament the chief question being dis
cussed is whether the bill. In view Of certain
articles OF the imperial constitution might not
be rejected. That might doubtless be done If a
majority Of the House would only resolve to do
1t. but many persons believe that Prince Bis
marck. despite the present opposition, will soon
succeed in carrying his measure.
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Ra1lrsads In Guatemala-Its Mineral Res
sources % be Examined-A New
6teamship Line to This City.

GUATEMALA, Jan H-Hailroad matters ia this
republic are Progressing favorably. Locomo-
tives rails, etc. for the Central Railroad are ex-
pected shortly to arrive from the United States.
The grading In the interior Is completed and
the line is now ready to receive sleepers for q
considerable distance. The track laying. ETC..
on the ground.
Williamson. the Ar erican Minister. has been
solicited BY the President Of Salvador to obtain
the services Of q competent mfneralcRist to ex-
anime the mineral veins with which this repub-
lie abounds with a view to their practical de-
velopment.
a new line OF steamers has been inaugurated
to ron between New orleans and Honduras
ports.
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POLITICAL.
The wisconsin senatOrship-Carp
Ahead.

MADISON. Wis. Jan. A.-Hon. Matt Fl. Car
penter arrived from Washington this morning
and Is stopping at the Park Hotel.
The Republican senatorial caucus will be held
on Thursday evening. The arrival OF Carpen-
ter has sti ulated his friends to renewed conf
dence and vigor. His stock has taken decided
advance this evening. 50 much so that his nom
inat1on on the second ballot is confidently pre-
dicted by his adherents.
The threat that Milwaukee county will be
given to the Democracy next year in case Car
penter Is defeated is being used with consid-
cradle effect. Carpenter and Keye. will stick
1t out to the last, and any concession must be
from the Howe forces. An attempt will be
made to postpone the Republican caucus to
next week. as the longer the interval the more
strength acquired by Carpenter.
The Republican caucus to nominate United
States Senator will be held Thursday evening.
Keyes and his friends figure as follows: Keyss
SO. Carpenter 20. Howe 81. scattering 10. Car
penter and his friends say that the vote will
stand: Keyes "a, Carpenter 80, Howe 2s
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The North Carolina Senator Vance's
Election Certain

RALEIGH. N. c., Jan. 14.-In the joint Demo-
cratic caucus Of the General Assembly. last
night. Merrimon formally withdrew from the
ate. This, he stated. was for the peace and
harmony q the Democratic party. The field is
name prominently before the Legislature Ex-
Senator Clingman, who has been regarded as
dark horse, left the city last night.
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WHAT NEW RADICAL. nru1r..ruu,
NEW YORK.
storms or Sandy HOok-A LIfe.sayinx
servicc-vanderbiIrs Runaway steeds
A Canvass for the POur-The Ere-
vnfnM mn

storms on Sandy HOOk-A Lfe-sayiug
service-vanderbilrs Runaway steeds
A Canvass for the POUr-The Ella.
vated Railway.
NEw YORK. Jan. 14.-vessels which arrived
here In the past twenty-four hours report
nsae sandy aas aooF nnsf "a he hasy ss
miss Franeis westeryelt. aged .s. fell down
old Kniekerbocker family. and had lived forty
years IN thls city tis said that In that time
river front. says Capt. ,Boyton, who has been
makIng inquiries Into the subject A morning
pal papef snys SAYS mat nat ths estimate seems TO be high,
meet deafh by accident. by suicide or foul
means. the fact is sufficient reas N for the es.
faDllshment OF an efficient lie-saying Service
Three boys. of whom Nan. the nswsboy. IL
one. have shown. by saving over score Of
lives: how great good they can do within the
| sDace of q lew piers at Peck Slip.
vanderbilt was dashing along the road yes-
terday AFTERNOON with his renowned ehestnuts.
Lysander and Leander. whizz!ng him In a light
and at turn Of the road Vanderbilt's team ran
into sleigh owned and driven BY Patrick Shee-
nsa ney. Tne sleigh contained three ladies and a
seriously Injured. Vanderbilt was thrown ont
by the collision. but not hurf. He acknowledged
tnat tne Iault was his. and said that he would
The elestric lights are used at the Central
Park skating lakes.
There is base ball daily on the BROOKLYN
To-day. the poor Of New York. through som.
OF their friends will ask New York for $50o0oo
worth Of food and clothing. Seventy-six wag-
ons and 200 men will traverse the streets and
make collections for charitable institutfons-
George Sanders, the originator OF the Canvass
here Tor the benefit Of the yellow fever sufferers
helped greatly to bring aboug this movement.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders OF
me New York Elevated Railroad. hold to-day
President O. w. Field. submitted his report.
showing that the enterprise bad been q perfect
success. The company has on hand over
S!6S. 900 and not dollar OF doaing debt. Mr..
Weld and all the old officers Mera ra. alactAd
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THE SUGAR TARIFF.
FULL PARTICULARS OF THE BILL
AGREED ON NJ THE COMMITTEE
ON WAYS AND MEANS.
Chances Of Passing the Bill-What IL will
Accomplish - Pr0ts ctiOn for Low
Grade Louisiana Sugars.

Grade Louisiana Sugars.
Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE sugar tariff bill
finally agreed upon by the Ways and Means
Committee presents some notifications of the
programme sketched In the dispatch OF the
tenth instant, but embodying its SUBSTANCE. In
stead of a duty of 50 40 per 100 on all sugars
between ten and sixteen In color and ninety
two test, the bill agreed on fixed duty EL 50 A
on sugars between ten and thirteen. and 50 II
on those above thirteen. It also abolishes the
poariscopio test. This bill will be reported TO-
morrow unless Wood, chairman OF the commit.
tee, who Is opposed to It, and voted against 1t In
Committee. can manage to stave 1t off,
The vote In committee was as follows: For
the bill sayler. Tucker. Gibson. Robins Harris
Burchard and Phelps: against the bill. Wood
Kelly. Garfield and Banks It will be observed
that. although embodying some essential prin-
ciples OF Sherman's programme, the new bill
Is not based upon that recommendation, but is
substantially the measure drawn up by Gibson
atlthe beginning and advocated by him through.
out. The additional thirty-fve cents per hun.
dred weight on refined sugars Is not suff' cient
however. to meet the views Of the ref1ners
who will oppose the bill with all their might on
the floor OF the House.
Gibson says that the effect Of the bill on Lou
isiana will be to encourage planters having a
comparatively limited capital to extend the
area Of cultivation and increase the production
Of low grades. but Wood said to me a few mo-
ments after. that one strong argument he
should use against the bill would be that II
discouraged the employment of large capital
and Disseminated against the improved
methods OF making sugar. This Gibson admits
but says that there only fifty or sixty plant
ers In Louisiana who can afford to use I'M
proved appliances for producing high grade
sugars. while over 1900 are engaged in kettle
rendering. and he proposes to advocate the In
terests Of 1900 openly on the floor of the House
II necessary.
Gibson says that the 50 40 duty brings the
cost OF importing low grades Of sugar up to
seven cents per pound at the lowest calculation,
while similar grades can be produced in Lou
isiana at from six to six and q half CENTS thus
giving open kettle planters the protection OF
from half cent to one cent per pound. The
prospects Of the passage of the bill are very
doubtful. though the bill will receive powerful
and earnest support from Sayler and Burchard.
representing the Mississippi Valley interests In
both parties. and from Randolph Tucker, who,
though pronounced free-trader. comedies
that IL any interest is to be protected It should
be interests Of the soil against that OF capital
represented by the refners. BUELL..
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apostr0phe to peace, good will and the bean.
tiful sunshine, he offers resolution recitirs,-
that the amendments to the constitution have
been adopted In good faith and are to he oh.
served In good spirit now and forever. That's
all well enough, but people who are we'll az.
quainted with him fnstinctivejy innnire.
What the devil is Edmunds up to now? What
design Is behind his benign front2 III Bob
IngersoH were to rise with proposition de-
claring the New Testament a Iepiti..
mate part and parcel of the Scrip
lures, every Christian would admit
the fact, but distrust Bob's motive
IN making such flank movement. So when
Edm unds elongates himself to affirm the vi
tality and validity of any particular clause
In the constitution, every patriot wants to
WHAT NEW RADICAL DEvILMHNT
is brewing now. Possibly this resolution.
ike the electoral bill. as described by Ed.
munds himself In a private letter to one Of
2is Dis eonsttuents, under date of January "a.
lo., y designed to get the Republican cause
out Of the valley Of the shadow of death"
A. g. B.
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The Tobacco Crop.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE report OF the
Agricultural Department for December has the
foEowing relative to tobacco: The crop Of the
present year has been secured under exception
ally. suspicious conditions OF the weather: the
bright open days OF September favorfng the
growth, while the unusual delay OF severe frost
enabled the plant to mature thoroughly before
the knife was applied.
OF the large producing States Virginia. Mary
land. Connecticut and Massachusetts report an
improvement in quality. T@elve States. repre-
senting the bulk of the total production q the
country. report the product compared with last
yesr as fellows Kentucky 60 per cent. vi gfnia
70, Missouri b6, Tennessee &c. Ohio 30. Maryland
81 Indiana SO. North Carolina SO. Pennsylvania
s6 Illinois 90, Connecticut Sc and Massachusetts
=
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FINANCIAL.
subscriptions to the 4 Per Cents-New ;
Per Cent Certiflcates-A Call
for CansOls.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The subscriptions to
the per cent loan TO- day. up to noon. are s1s.-
$50 800.
The Secretary OF the Treasury will issue this
morning a call for $40 .0O0.O0) consos OF 1867.
The Committee on Ways and Means, at the
request of See retary Sherman. have agreed to
report ahsil authorizing the exchange of 4 per
outstanding. and allowing the holders of the
latter three months interest.
The com mittee. In order to facilitate resump-
ton. have also agreed to report bill au:horiL-
ing the Secretary to issue an unlimited
amount Of three per cent certificates OF the de-
of. and. when the holders OF such certificates de.
sire, they can exchange such certificates to the
amount OF fifty dollars or any multiple thereof.
for three DER cent bonds.
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MORE HEMP.
TOO LATE.
sharpe and Mcdonnell Hanged In Mauch
Chunk One Minute Before = Re-
prieve Reached Them,


MAUCH CHUNK Pa. Jan. 14.-Charles Sharpe
and James Mcdonnell. the Molly Magulres
convicted OF the murder Of George X. Smith.
the mine operator. In Carbon county. In 1868
were hanged in the jail-yard this morning
just one minute before a telegraphic reprieve
came. Great excitement prevails here over the
e ot me FL from
The drop fell at 10:4O a. m. Death was instan-
taneous. both of the men having their necks
broken.
the preparations for the execution o; Sharpe
and Mcdonnell were begun yesterday alter
noon: The gallows here. on which eight men
aud 1t takes the builder but short time to put
II up. lt occupied the northern end OF the cor
dS ps ps q the nso1 M hs exact sSs Shsrs 6sr
little noise was made in its erection. but every
sound was plainly heard by the men. It was an
were in the jail bidding them good bye at the
time the ,affold was being erected. The part
Ing was more than usually affecting. Mrs.
TO leave until forced to do so by the authorities
Mcdonnell Ps friends did not arrive here until
this morning. too late to SOC him.
Both men exhibited great nerve up to the last
minute. Sharpe In particular displaying a
gameness fhat was never exceeded By any
ssu Tey ate
innocent OF the charges against them, and ac-
counted for their feelings in that way. Fathers
ministrations, having called daily for some
days. The prisoners went to bed last night at
! he usual hour, being at their devotions from
the time the priests left at O'Clock .. m,, until
that time. Mcdonnell was awakened at 70
o'clock for prayer.
One thing was noticeable. not only yesterday
but this morning. the entire absence of exctte-
ment. One might think, from the appearance
OF the streets In the business portion of the
town. that a double execution was q common
thing in Mauch Chunk.
There are quite q number OF people In town
court but they hardly talk about the
execution. and exhibit no feeling On the SUBJ
I4nf m no tod hv fha gook
that neither Sharpe nor Mcdonnell were lately
residents OF this county. A number of persons
gathered in front of the jail at an early hour
this morning. Many Of them had passes to
witness the execution. and were waiting the
opening of the DOORS At $50 O'Clock the doors
were opened. and the persons who were lucky
enough to have passes went inside. Among
those present were the wife and brother Of
Sharpe and three brothers of Mcdonnell. At
1920 the sheriff finished all the preparations
and knocked ct the prisoners door to announce
that he was ready. 1t WAS some time before the
priests brought the men out. They were re-
signed in manner. and neither Of them showed
he least nervousness.
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What his wife said: She said she did wish
John could find something that would cure his
fever and ague. He was all worn out with it,
and that nothing that he had tried had done
him any good. He should take Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic 1t never fails to subdue the most OBJ
stinate cases Of fever and ague and 1t is equally
effective In all malarial and bilious fevers 1t
is an agreeable. wholesome and invigorating
tonic.
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What the Henners Think 0f the Commit
tees Hil.

WASHINGTON. Jan. A.-The ompromise sugar
tariff proposed blythe Ways and Means Com
mittee Is one OF those moderate mea ures that
exactly satisfy nobody, and for this reason may
be just to all. The Baltimore houses are dis
posed to accept the decision as an improve
ment although not entirely satisfactory. The
The most active Opposition comes from Boston.
The fight will now be transferred TO the House
OF Representatives, Tomorrow the ways and
Means Committee will be called on Tor report.
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The New Jersey Lexislature,

TRENTON N. j.. Jan. 1A-The Senate Republi-
cans in caucus nominated Gen. Sewell, OF Cam
for secretary; Coke. of Mercer, for assistant
secretary; Frank Patterson. of Gloucester, for
engro; sing clerk; Mulford, of Salem, for SER
geant- at arms, and Ten Brock of Somerset,
for assistant sergeant at arms. The Democrats
In the Senate renominated Ludlow. of Middle
sex, for president. and all the officers of last
session. The House Democratic caucus nomi-
mated George Duryee of Essex. for speaker
and all the old officers OF last session.
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An American Vessel Lost on the Coast
Of wales.

LONDON. Jan. IA dispatch from Milford
Haven. coast OF South Wales says that an
American ship. the Thomas Reed. 1907 tons,
Capt. Small. bound from San Francisco for
Water Bay. near Mnny Head. yesterday. Three
men were washed overheard and drowned. The
vessel Is total wreck; the salvage is large.
The boat was built and owned at Bath, Me.
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All Quiet In Panama-N0 Revolutions for
Two Weeks

PANAMA. Jan. s-No further trouble has oc-
night OF the twenty seventh of Deoember. ard
peace again reigns. Gen. Oorroreso. president
Ct the republic, has resigned. and Jose Cardo
Carsota second vice president, has been ap-
pointed to f1ll the vacancy. He took the oath of
ofioe and was formally installed on the thirfieth
ultimo. Ricardo Arias has been appointed goy-
ernOr In place OF Legunda Pena. who was se-
sassinated on the night OF December a.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
difficulties Of the wisconsin Central RAN.
road.

MILWAUKEE. Jan. h-Owing to legal compIi-
cations which have arisen In regard to the
tees OF the mortgage bonds hav,3 taken posaes-
sion OF the property. The working Of the road
iDjnnefion and the garnisheeing of tha funds
By foreign ipondhoiders, who own sbout four
per cent Of all the bonds, and tue Milwaukee
nv the Wisconsin Central. The ofTicers III fbss
Central are sanguine that they will bs able to
o. 9tect every creditor and pay all debts Incur
state that It's affairs have never before bsan IN
30 promising condition as at present.
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The strike ON the Midland Railroaa. i.

LONDON. Jan. 14.-There is much consterna-
ton concer ming the traffic of the Midland Rail
road. 1t is certainly more disOrganiEsd than
ers are collapstng. At 2:30 p. m. the Midland
Railway conductors In the Manchester District
had resumed work on the company's terms.
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The Price Of silver In L0ndon.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE Times In financial
article this morning says: Very little silver Is
present price could not be maintained. as in
Qury Is very limited.
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NEWPORT. r. l.. Jan. 1f-The bark Addfe
Sleeper. o. Rockland. Capt. Wiley. from Aspir-
wall for New York, with cargo OF railroad
iron. was toUed into this port yesterday In dis
trees. The masts bad been carried away there
We're no signs Of sails or spars. the wheelhouse
and cabin were completely demolished. and cue
vessel Is wreck in every sense OF .a.e word
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Ill tniPR1NGFIELD. Jan: 14.-A senatorial caucus
Mai VII pTon ably he held Thursday or Friday even
Ing Logan Is still ahead, Uglesby next than
Farwell. with many dark horses amo1p
Wnom are Socialists and National candIdafes
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The Cincinnati college Of Music.

CINCINNATI. Jan. A.-Col. Geo. Ward Nichols
lege OF Music. and all the old officers were re-
elected. The annual report shows that 2ss pu-
pills are now taught In tae college. and that next
year there will be capacity for 1000.
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Railures.

LONDON Jan. 14.-McKay & Kirkwood. exten.
sfve wholesale stationers, printers and publish.
Creighton Bros, merchants OF Newcastle on
Tyne, have also failed. Liabilities sg7 900.
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The death Of Caleb Cushing leaves Jefferson
Davis the only surviving member Of the
Cabinet OF Franklin Pierce, which went into
office in 1853. Vice-President King died soon
after election, making David e. Atchinson, of
Missouri, Vice President pro tenn.
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NEW YORK, Jan. IA Cincinnati special re-
ports Murat Halstead as saying that Grant does
doubtful II he could be. even II he wanted TO-
Grant could not carry Ohio. and the vote of
ynlo 9nlo ls essential to the man who will be Presi-
can carry Ohio. ~
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The Coiliery strikes.

BARNsLEY. Jan. 1.-THE owners Of the Thorn
members of the Masters Association, have
withdrawn their notices Of reduction of wages
the masters concerning arbitration,
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LONDON Jan. 14.-Advices from South Wales
state that q terrible explosion has occurred In
Cohn's colliery. near the town9of Pand. Sixty
miners are reported killed. The total number
OF casualties and the extent Of the damage can.
not be learned. as foul air In the mine prevents
exploration
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Grant Leaves Paris.

PARIS Jan. n.-Gen. Grant leaves this city
Saturday for Marseilles. to sail thence for India
on the following Thursday. January 20, In
the regular French steamer leaving on that
date. He does not wait for the United States
steamer Richmond,
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The New Senator from Co,or.ao

DENVER. Jan. III he LepisIatura oon,,oraa
IN loint session at noon to-day and eIected n
Z. Hill United States Senator and also inanon.
rated the Governor elect, f. w. Pitkins
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The Classification Of MAIL Matter.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE Pos'off1ce Com
mittee have agreed to Waddell's classification OF
mail matter. The bill. with an amendment
postage after one full rate has been paid by
aff1xing stamps. is to take effect after July l.,
1879,
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WEATHER PRoBABILIrrEs.

WASHINGTON. Jan. IA. = For the Gulf States
warmer south and east winds. falling barnm.
eter. cloudy weather and possibly light rains.
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Meeting Of the French Chambers.

VERSAILLES. Jan. 14.-The French Chambers
reassembled to-day. III. Grevy was reelected
President OF the Assembly. NJ. Martel presided
in the Senate.
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WASHINGTON.
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
y. Henri Burch Before the Committee
Who Forged Levisee's signature to the
Electoral Returns or this state.

WAsHINGrON, Jan. H.--In the Potter Commit
tee to-day J. Henri Burch. a Republican eiector,
testified to signing the second set Of certificates.
He corroborated Kelly's statement that neither
Jofrion nor Levisee were in New Orleans at
the time. Thos. 8. Kelly was recalled, and In
answer to question put to him on saturday said
for an answer as to who signed JHffrion's name.
hesaid 1t was done by P. B. Blanchard, who was
supervisor OF registration under Warmoth
The committee took recess until /: 80 p. m,