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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
dispatch from Paris to The Times says:
THE BRITISH FAR WEST.
FAILURE or The GRAIN CROP OF TIE sAsKATCuF-
WAN DISTRICT.

WINNIPEG, Man, Dec. 25.-The Hudson
BAY Company recently sent gang of up the Sls-
kachewan River to bring down coal. They secured a
good seam three feet thick about fifteen miles up but
were prevented the ice running tho rver from
bringing much away.
Nj. Lucas, the Indian farm Instructor at Prince
Albert Northwest Territory reports that his mission s
success There are between 400 and 500 Indians
under his charge, ana these. be reports, are making
good progress in agricultural pursuits About . 600
bushels OF wheat raised this year The Indians re
acquiring herds Of cattle, building houses and are gen
eraly taking kindly TO new departures from their Old
mode Of hie
The Latest news from the Saskatchewan district shows
that the grain crop OF this partial failure both
IN quantity and quality, OWING 10 lhe late sprlng the
cold, wet summer and the cary fall lrost AllIonyn
much more gram tnau last year. IL II doubt,
ful II there VIII be as many bushels thTeshed aud what
there Is VIII not be Of as gnOd a dnalifX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
REPORTED PAPAL OPINIONS.

I@ONDON, hAIurdaY. Dec. 20 $50.
The correspondent of The Times at Rome
says am justified asserting that the Land League
in Ireland falls distinctly within the category of Asso
Citations regarded by the Vatican as revolutionary and
when the Pope, in the document published in
the OSSerraore Romano, deporing the charac-
ter OF the agitation III Ireland. ETC., for the
official nature OF which can fully youch speaks Of an
archlcal means, ne points distinctly to BoycOttug and
other unworthy systems After this there can
longer remain Justification for he made
By portion of the IRISH press that the Pope cOunte.
nances the proceedings they advocate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
PAYMENT FOR TIE DEPUTY MARSHALS.
LEY TELEGRApn TO TIE rrInrNrI

WAsHSGIoY De-. 25.-Some Of the leading Re-
publicans here are considering the advisabhity OF
attempting 10 secure appropriation no this ses-
sion for the payment of United States M3rshals and
Deputy MaIshas. The amount due, which tho
Democracy has refused to approuriAte is now about
n half million ol dollars. ! Is said that many
Democrats, in Wow 0t the ne u,fs Of the campaign
would moi be unwilling TO voc this appropriation.
and that other, would rather vote tort. or permit 20
TO pas without their votes, hau 60 incut The risk Of
an g ira ses non.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
h MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.

CHICAGO, Dee. pa peculiarly distressing
and unaccounabe cide took place on Lazc-aye near
Thirty y-nlnthst., this afternoon Miss Ada Hebden a
young lady OF twenty-five years OF age, engaging in
manner and highly esteemed by her acquaintanccs re-
sided there with her brother, Robert Hebden assistant
manager Of the Bank OF Montreal III this CITY, List
ght she attended Christmas festivities at a
ncighDOTs and AMONG the merTtest. This morning
she arose, tOOk breakfds; and dned as usual SHORTY
after dGneI finding herself alone In "A room she sud-
denly went 10 drawer, & OK from IL q pistol and with
out warning explana ion fired shot into her head
and fell dead tuc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
MURDERED BY TX. GOVERNOR SCOTT

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 25.-At Napoleon, Ohio,
last night, General Il X scotf. Governor of South
Carolina, aud now resident of Napoleon, shot and
killed young man by the name OF Drury, The ARRAY
the result OF quarrel IN relation 10 q son OF Gen.
eTal Scott. Drury was clerk Ia drug store a young
man OF good STANDING in the community, ana was TO
have been married on Tuesday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
TO EUROPE BY WAY OF HALIFAX.

HALIFAX. n. S., Dec. 25.-The purchase by
the Government last summer Of the Rivlere Du Loup
Branch has reduced the rail chargcs which were pre-
vously hindrancc to Halifax point OF ocean ship
nent There are also saved, in addition three DAYS
time IN crossing the Atlantic each way The cost of Ia
Dor at Halifax and New York also favor OF ina
former, while the following is the difference in custom
ana port dues: Halifax. $52 So New-YorK 81 , go:
Baltimore, $40 Phiadelpnla, 1924; Boston S3G 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
SNOW-ST0RMS IN THE S0CTH AND WEsZ

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec. pa heavy snow
st0rm began here this forenoon.
DANvILLE. Va. Dee. pa heavy snowstorm began
here about IL a. m and continued ALI day. The snow
was several inches deep a sunset and still filling
CINCINNATI, Dec. 25.-Telegrlms report constant and
heavy snow fail all day between the longitude of Vim
cennes and the AcgheDles and from the latitude Of the
southern line OF Kentucky north.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26

killed. and his co!ored fireman severely injured that
he died IN two hours afterward. Kidwel, the engineer
of the freight train and his fireman both Jumped of and
escaped injury. There is q conflict 10 the respons
bihy. No passenger hurt. The fast mail from tho
South aud the tran both due early this morning.
were DELAYED by the wreck.
TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 25.-Alfrcd w. Cum, OF jersey
City, brakeman freight train OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad. struck by bridge, near Princeton juno
tiOn. this morning, and was instantly killed.
MERIDES, Conn, Dec. 25.-Edward Purcell a gate
tender killed to-day by the limited express train
from New-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
RAILROAD CASUALTIES.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. Dec. 25.-There was a
collision the Atlanta and Charlotte Railroad yeser
day at III a. m about twelve miles north OF Atlanta
between the south-bound Charlotte express train and
the second section OF north freight train Peter
Keys the engineer Of the express train was instantly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
FIRES ELSEWHERF.

NORWAY, Me-, Dec. pa two-story frame
block. owned by Charles Hathaway, ard occupied ~
meat market, cigar factory. The NeW Reliqon news
paper Office aud boot and shoe store was DESTROYED
by fire to-day. The loss is $1,000; insured.
Boston, Dec. 25.-Ihe Phoenix House at
Dedham, Mass, an old landmark, occupied hotel by
Mr.. Eaton was destroyed by fire to-day The loss on
bu dIng 60OO insured for $500 Mr. Eaton's loss
b belYeen $1,000 and 81 600. narLialv inslrnd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
MUIINY ~ 4 JAIL.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 25.-1wenty prisoners
IN the County Jail mutned day and all The police m
the south end OF the town called into qu- them
One shot fred but without fatal results Gaia
water and chunks OF coal thrown the prisoners sub
dued them Several conyicts were seriously Injured by
being hit with pieces oi coal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
CNANGES IN THE -APNlY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2j.-Adjutant-General Drum
mas issued general order containing detailed
statement OF the appointments, promotions and
deaths IN the Army since May 81, the present year.
1t IS history in brief of the Army for the past six
months. The various changes made were made
pubic IN various Army orders, usual. as fast as
Iney occurred, ana have been chrOnlcled already IN
HE TRIBUNE. There were six officers retired SIX
who resigned, thirteen who died, and three who
We're QlsmisSed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
THE FIRE RECORD.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN oGDENsBURG

OGDENsBCRG, n. Y, Dec. 25.-A fire broke
ouy rhs morning the office of The Adrance newspaper
and destroyed the block The first floor occupied uy
C. b. Herrman grocer. whose loss SO 600: insura nce
$lSOO; sec nd hoor The AdraRce Office loss 80 coo: 4:
insurance 5000; third floor j. H. Nicholson printers
supplies, loss $1,000 insurance not known The fol
lowing occupers Of the adjacent block suffered
what by tire and water. but are fully insured: EIi
Spooner furniture dealer, Charles Paris. and Joseph
Plucus, merchant tailor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON. Dec. 90, $50
The second session Of the Provisional Assembly OF
Eastern ROumea closed yesterday by Aleko Pacha
Governor General III the presence Of the Consular body
The Hamburg American Line steamer siesia, Captain
Albes, from Hamburg for NewYork which sailed from
aye Yesterday took out from the latter port the sum
OF 5000, 900 in specie -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
CHILDREN BURNED rO DEATH

CINCINNATI, Dec. 25.-A special dis
patch to The Ga-ehe, from Toledo says:
." Mr Anthony, farmer residing twenty five
miles south of this city, today went with
his wife to fair AT Weston leaving their two children
at home On returning they found their dwelling IN
ashes and the cnarred remains of their children amoug
the nuns"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
FATE OF A DRUNKARD's WIFE.

TRENTON, y. j., Dec. pa fire broke out
IN frame dwelling Oh Fronts this morning and de-
stroyed the building. Mrs. Henry Johnson was in bed
in the house at the time and burned to death IL s
thOiGhl tlt her husband WHO under the Inlu nee
OF liquor Kicked Kerosene lamp over and set re TO the
house. He has been placed under arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EVENTS.


CHRISTMAS DAY ENJOYED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
GOVERNMENT - PETITION OF THE OKLAHOMA
coLoNIsTs-RANK IN THE NAVY.
The President and other members OF the
Government passed Christmas Day in social
enjoyment. Many entertainments are planned
for the winter in Washington. The agent of
the Oklahoma cOlonists is endeavoring to OBJ
tain Government sanction of the scheme to
seize lands in the Indian Territory. A commits
sion is shortly to be appointed to report on
the question of rank in the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26

TRYING TO SETTLE THE GREEK CLATL
RUSSIA FAVORABLE 10 ARBITRATION.
~. -.-

RUSSIA FAVORABLE 10 ARBITRATION.
LONDON. Satur iay, Dee. p. 1880.
The AgeHce hHsSc, of st. Petersburg in an
nouncing that Russia Las agreed TO arbitration Of the
Greek frontier question provided that Turkey and
Greece promise to accept the decision Of the Powers
plains that the refusal y Greece To accept the arlra-
ton scheme does not refer 10 he proposal OF the Powers
bur 10 the demaud put forward by Turkey.
Reuter- dispatch from Athens says that two Nom
her~ OF the dpomatc body recently had an unofficial
Interview with NJ Comouudouros, President the Coun-
eli and Minister OF Foreign AAlrs. relative 10 EUROPEAN
arbitration and 1T understood hc declined tie pro
posal.
II the Porto accepts arb traiion of the Greek question
it VIII stpuiate thai Ottoman troops shall occupy the
Balkans.
dispatch from Paris to The Times SAYS:
The arbitration prOposll IS r. % ed rs acocutahq by
an the Powers ON tie basis Indicated bv Ihe NOrh Gar
man Gaze T. oi Berlin tia" ~ that the Pore Greece
shall be asked whether they willing to submit TO lie
sdcr unaulmlty respecting the award necessity bat
nat any resolution come 10 OY majority Of four shall
be regarded as binding on the minority
The wife and two Of the Russian Grand Duke
Nicholas have arrived at Athens. They are the guests
of King George and entertained at state banquct
on Friday
The Russian Minister at Athens has been summoned
10 S. Petersburg TO enligAen the Gar on the Greek
question and TO receive instructions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
MILE. BERNHARDT IN MONTREAL.

MONTREAL, Dec. 25.-Sarah Bernhardt gave
performances today, in the afternoon and evening and
both fairly attended This concludes her engage.
ment here. She will leave for the United States ON Mon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
SUICIDE OF A PRESIDENT ELECT.

M. Anderwert, who was recently elected
President of the Swiss Confederation for 1891 com
mitted suicide at O'Clock this evening in public
promenade by shooting himself with q reVOlVer-Irhe
Swiss President is elected annually by the Federal
sembly.1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
A NEW TELEGRAPH LINE.

ST. JOHN, n. b., Dec. 25.-Telegraphic
communication with Grand Msnan has been opened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.

TIE TRANsVAAL REVOLT AND THE lRIsR TURMOIL
OCCUPYING PUBLIC ATTENTIoN-rHE EAST IN
DIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LOWELL PoPU-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-26
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

notwithstanding contradictions, the Marquis OF
RiDOn's friends say his resignation Of the VicerOy
ship of India is expected speedily and certain be-
fore long HIS wife and Others near him are
seriously alarmed about his health. They
prolonged. 1t Is we'll known that Lady Ripon was
strongly opposed to his acceptance of the office
originally and now is exceedingly anxious for him
10 resign before his constitution is undermined.
Speculation is busy to his probable successor
Mr. Goschen is again named, bnt he declined the
Office before largely from his wlfes opposition and
il is undeTs Ood he now Is desrous of returning to
Constantinope TO settle the Greek question. Lord
Rosebery is much mentioned. His immediate ac-
ccptauce is impossible. The appointment. if possible,
would be extremely popular. People say the Mar
qus OF RpOn is greatly liked by the natives and has
done much to efface tue evil impression left by Lord
Lytton. Lord Lytton is reported to be much an
moved by the eOdness of his reception on re-
turning to England. he meeting indifference
even among Tories hence his extraordinary
illegal outburst in speaking to the volunteers,
for which Chders rebukes him. Lord Lytton's
hlppant answer strengthens the impression
Of his unftness for high public duties II is under
stood Lord Lytton is preparing long speech, which
he intends deliver in the House of Lords early
next session, reviewing aud defending the whole
Indian Illustration and JingO policy, refusing
even now 10 admit or accept as accomplished the
collapse of that disastrous Afghan adventure. Ar
thur Peers regretted resignation will probably Oc-
casion another offer of office to Leonard Courtney
whom the Government attempted to secure last |
gprne. Mr. Courtney's friends say il is unlikely |
that he will accept. Mr. Gladstone's confdants are
asserting also that the post is destined for HILBERT
OF some other more attached personal follower OF |
the Prime Minister Ii is doubtful whether
COurtneys known dissent from the Governments
policy in South Africa will permit him 10 accept OF
Office.
THE DEATH OF GEORGE ELIOT"
George Elots" death moves profoundly |
the best English circles. The newspa-
per eulogies, though almost unstinted,
hardly Overstate the general of
loss. Many inaccurate particulars are published
her life; the truth being that George
Eliot lived in much retirement, though surrounded
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
How n Garden Is Formed I'm Japan.

The following extract from IA report
rom Hakodate. Southern Ycsso, says
the Gardeners Chrohtcle. will indicate
the aptness of these intelligent people,
the Japanese, TO seize "a new idea from "A
foreigner:
An inkling was given TO three OF the
principal native storekeepcrs by "a lady
To start a botanical garden. The idea
was jumped at, as this was the very
thing they had always desired TO
have. the japanese being so very fond OF
flowers, and mere especially foreign
flowers; but the individuals in question,
who are brothers. did not know how TO
set about it, and what seeds 10 order,
and when they had them. what to do
with them. Accordingly n plan for a
garden was drawn up, and some one
having an idea Of gardening was en-
gagged, after which a spot of ground was
selected most suitable for n flower gar
den: but when application was made
for 1t the Kaitakushi took the matter in
hand. and has now started a public gar
den, the foreign directress still being
consulted on NIL matters. In order TO
give IL the character of public under
taking. every ward OF the town was in
duced, in succession, to work there one
whole day. besides the regular oolies
paid by the Kaitakushi. When the
whole town had thus contributed its
quota of labor. all the singing girls of
the tea houses. with other inmates OF
these establishments, dressed up in gay
colors, were engaged there one whole
day in smoothing down the paths with
n stone fastened 10 ropes handled by
about dozen girls each. singing and
dancing all the time; and, to crown all,
one Sunday all the officials, from the
highest to the lowest, dressed in labor
ers' working clothes, were engaged in
finishing the '' ftsiydDaa of the garden,
without which no Japanese garden is
complete.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
Stories from Colorado.

II was nearly a year ago when Lead
vile was first showing what there was
in her. There were several newly-Ta ade
bonanza kings about Denver then, and
among them was n man who had prob
bly, never had twenty dollars in his
pocket at one time previous to his strike.
To him the possession of watch was
the natural evidence uf the possession
of competence, and as he had made
more than competence, he felt that
the fact should be indicated by the pur-
chase of several watches. These he had
deposited in the Grand Central hotel
safe. One night he came into the Office
very much the worse for liquor. lurcbed
up 10 the desk and hiccoughed out to
the clerk: Gimme n watch y A time
piece was passed 10 his unsteady hands.
but, in endeavoring TO thrust IL into HE
trousers pockets, he let 1t slip and fall
upon the floor. Without casting n
glance at the fallen watch he lurched to
the counter again, reached out his
shaking hand, mustered all his faculties
to the task of speaking. and then blurted
out: Gimme 'nuther !" Can the in
difference of afiluence 60 beyond this /?
He was evidently tenderfoot," but
as he stopped before an old miner and
held out a piece of micaceous granite
for his inspection he made n strong
effort to look as If he had been born with
n contempt for civilization, and that the
feeling had been steadily growing on
him ever since: "What do you make
this out TO bea" he asked, Indicating
the spt tcimen with n nod Humphw
was the expressive answer. Gold
quartz or carbonatesp The honest
minern turned Ii over in his hand In
differently, took out his knife and picked
at IL for awhile, and then asked: Got
much of itP" Thousands of TONS"
answered the other. eagerly. How
much do you suppose she'll runp
Cant tell nuthin' without an assay
/" But YOU can guess, can't you; you can
guessp" "Oh, yes" answered the bar
nacle, anybody Kin guess; but n guess
IL Liable t. be extravsgant. Now, I
shall say-hut, mind ye, may 60 over
the maxi should s-a-a-a-y Cunning
TIE specimen over again and holding Il
up TO the light should s-a-a-a-y that
II We can save the gold In this and catch
the silver, a-d not waste the lead, that
Il might run about--weli, about - 10
the county. ."-DsHvcr Tribune.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29

Among other things said by William
Walter Phelps. at q meeting Of physicians
and surgeons not long since, the follow
ing will bear re-reading more than
once:
We are IA nation without contentment,
without rest, without happiness. In a
feverish race, we pass from the cradle to
the grave-successfu men, to whom life
is n failure. Our boys leave the uni
versity, when English boys leave their
school. Our merchants leave tn, ir trade,
retiring TO some more dignified or hon.
orable work, as they believe 1t, at an age
when the German merchant first feels
the master of his trade. We are always
anticipating the future, forcing the task
OF whole life into part. Worse, we
are not content with doing a years
work in a month in our calling, but we
must do enough in all other callings TO
win distinction there. In other lands it
is enough 10 be a lawyer, physician ,
clergyman, merchant. Here we are no
bodies unless we fill the sphere of ali
human occupations. One must be n
statesman, and know political science,
as If already in Office. He must be an
orator, and ready TO persuade and in
| struct-a wit In shine at the dinner
table-a literateur, n critic! There is
| too much human nature IN man for this
to mean anything except discontented
| life and "A premature death. And the
remedy? Correct public opinion. We
must honor the man who faithfully
does his task, whatever ii Is. Not the
tn X, but the faithiulness with which il
Is done, must be the measure Of the
honor. Then men will be content with
their fathers trade. This will give us
that family association which is sure
pledge of good conduct and patriotic
love. This viii 1--WE US, too, that tradi-
tional aptitude which alone gives great
mechanical excellence. twill not be a
bad time for American manufactures
when we find stamped on them what
Mr.. Griffs finds on Japanese bronzes-
dome by the ainth bronzer in this
family" Then men will keep the occu-
patton Of their youth for their age. and
having leisure. will build tho founda-
tions broad enough 20 withstand bank
ruptcy. Then men will seek excellence
in their callings. Then men will alter
nate labor witt: rest. and obey the de-
mand of nature.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-29
A ss.5O fiRht,

A Carson City paper reports the fol-
lowing lively law proceedings: Yester-
day aitcrn on young man came into
Justice Cary's courtroom, with the rim
of his hat drawn down over his eyes,
and remarked: "Do you know meP"
- think" replied the court. meekly,
that you arc the chap sentenced for
stealing about year ago"
That's Just the hairpin I am" re-
piled the other, ''and here's $50 for my
fine"
But you served your term in jail" !"
said the Judge, land owe no fine"
That's all right. old boy; but I'm
about to commit nm assault and battery,
and / guess I'll settle now. You're the
man / propose to lick.n
'Oh, that's it." reioined the court,
pocket ng the coin; "then you can start
in, and we'll call Ii squsre."
The young man advanced to the court
and LET out his left. The Judge ducked
his head and, rising up, lifted the in
truder in tie eye with a right handed
and sent him over against the wall. In
moment the court was climbing |
over the man, and in about three min
utes his face was hardly recognizable.
The man begged the court TO let up,
which he finally did. As the fellow was
about 10 go out Cary went after him
with: "See here. young man. / don't
think the fighting you did ought TO be
assessed at any more than - 50-here's
SIT 50 in change. Amt charging YOU
anything for fighting. but just for my
time. Next time / won't charge you n
cent" The rough took the change and
the next train for Virginia City.