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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
A Desperate Gambler.

An occurrence has lately tran6plred
at Nice, France, which is near Monaco,
the great gaming centre of Europe. A
notorious habitue of the Casino, who
had made his money principally there,
had set ur an English vehicle, a pair
of horses, "tiger" and all, and cut quite
a swell driving through the neigbor.
hood. One day he was riding in the
environs of town upon the fine roads
his servant, sitting. upon the raised box
behind, who had been feeling some
what uneasy at not receiving his wages
for some time, seeing his master quite
alone ventured to ask him through the
back window if he would not make it
convenient to pay him. The master
was in good humor, and asked.
"How much is it, La Flear? "
"One hundred and twenty-five ivres,
may it please you, monsieur"
"Very we'll, here it is, said the mas
ter, spreading the sum in paper curren-
cy upon the seat of the vehicle. Nov,
La Fleur, have you a pack of cards
with your" H7!' ri
Certainly" answered the obsequi.
GUS lackey, II always carry them, mon
sieur >" producing the cards at once.
THAT is well. Now will be banker
and you shall play against me. I will
take the front seat, the back one shall
serve for our table, you can look
through this back window"
The lackey assented to this, amused
at his masters condescension. Luck
was rather on the masters side, but
both men became quite eager in the
game, thinking of that and that only.
Little by little the footman's money
was going, until all that was left of his
wages was five livres. He began to
feel anxious when luck turned and he
won the whole sum back with every
sou his master had about him.
/ Piqued at his loss the master wager
ed horse, which the lackey won, then
its mate. next the harness, and lastly,
the carriage itself. Luck ran all one
way, aud the servant, La Fleur, wor
everything. The master took cut his
watch and put it down against a given
sum. The cards were shuffied, the
lackey won.
II have nothing more, La Fleur
you have cleaned me out" said the
half.desperate gambler. -
The servant was in high spirits al
his strange run OF luck.
"Hrre are hundred livres, monsieur
L stake them against your position, il
you win they are yours. Ii you lose
we change seats"
agreed"
Then the cards were shuffled. La
Fleur won. The vehicle returned tC
Nice with its former master sitting il
the servants box behind, La Fleur in
side.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11

Randolph broke successfully with
Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and jack
son. He was always disappointed man
His eccentricities kept him on the bor-
der-land of insanity. In ripper years he
had passion for drink, and an avarice
which took complete possession OF him.
He had no family ties. One who knew
him well said that che did things which
nobody else could do, and he made
others do things which they never did
before, and of which they repented all
the days of their lives" He fought q
duel with Clay, on which occasion Ban
dolph appeared in the field in white
flannel wrapper, but of such large pro-
portions that it was impossible to tell
in what part of it the eccentric man
was didden away. Clay's bullet pierced
the wrapper, but did not hit Randolph.
The combatants afterward shook hands.
He accepted q special mission to Rus
STA, spent ten days in that country,
went thence to England, where hespent
year, and returning home drew $2l,-
4O7 from the Government, with which
he paid off some of his debts. After
this fragrant bit OF jobbery by one
who professed Roman virtue, there
was not much to hope from the further
career of Randolph. There were no
results of which his friends could speak
with pride. The excuse constantly
urged in mitigation of his strange con-
duct was that he WINS partially insane.
But this insanity was largely due 10
drink.-San Francisco Bulletin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
The six leading agricultural pro

The six leading agricultural pro-
ductions of the United Estates, &C.
cording the to the census report OF
1880. were corn, 5000 100000; wheat
500. OOO. 900; hay, $3.50. 0OO, 900; cotton,
$40 OOO. 600; oats, s130,00O,OOO, and
potatoes, SO. 100000. The cotton Gro crop
this year amounts to nearly s4OO'OOO'-
900.
A WESTERN preacher, whose congre-
cation had begun 10 fall Of, had II
intimsted that he would discuss afani-
" scandal the following Sunday. ASS
conseouepcc the church vas crowded.
His subject Vas Adam " I've.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
Women's Noses.

The nese is the most prominent
feature In the face, andis more faith
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
OF Interest to scnIpern.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. pa suit of interest to
ticket sealpers has just been decided here
against them. In compiling the rate sheet of
through passenger fares from Atlanta, on the
Western & Atlantic road, the compiler made
a mistake of $40 in the rate TO Rogers, Ark.
Shelton & Stokes, ticket scalpers, noticing the
item as soon as the sheet was issued, sent out
messengers to different ticket sellers on the de-
parture of the night trains, to buy tickets to
Rogers for alleged gangs of workingmen, and
succeeded in securing 5b, on which they had q
clean profit of $3.50. Next morning the COM
piler discovered the error, and learning that
the tickets were held by the scalpers for specu-
lation, went to them and offered 800 for their
return. The offer was declined. The compil-
er entered suit in the Fulton Superior Court
against The scalpers, alleging that they acted
in fraudulent manner in purchasing tickets
SO as to throw the seller off the track, and ask
ing that Shelton & Stokes be enjoined from
dsposing of the tickets. The Western & At
lantic road was also made party to the bill.
An injunction was granted, and on appeal to
the Supreme Court receiver was appointed
to take charge of tbs tickets. The eait for the
recovery Of the tickets has just been decided.
The jury was out IS hours, when they returned
a verdict requiring the return OF the tickets to
the railroad company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
CRUSHED BY AN AVALANCHE
Terrible Accident at Ihe Virginius Mine,
ColoradO-Eieven Men Buried by Snow
AvaIanche-Six Taken Gut Dead.

DENVER, Col, Dec. PA despatch to the
Tribune from Ouray, Col, Gays: News has just
been received in Ouray of horrible accident
at the Virginius mine, which occurred last
Friday. Owing to the stormy weather, which
has been more severe than has been known for
years, the messenger could not reach Ouray
sooner, though the distance is only seven miles.
The Virginius mine is owned by the Carolina
Mining Company of Boston. 1t employees 80
men. and is situated above the timber line at
the foot of the Suefes range On Friday al
ternoon huge mass of snow started from the
top OF the range and swelled into an avalanche
as it descended 1t struck building used as
boarding house where eleven men were rest
ing, and swept it completely away, crushing
and burying the men 15 or 20 feet under the
snow among the rocks and timbers, fortunate
ly missing the engine. After the noise and
confusion had subsded, other miners, who
were hosted from the shaft, started to search
for their comrades. Five were taken out alive,
but badly crushed, and may die. Six others
were found dead. Their names are Thomas
Murvap. Joseph Fitzgerald Robert Frazer, w.
H. Carmichael, Charles Armstrong and VIM.
FL. Sheidler. Most Of them leave families
Reports received from the mountain towns
state that therehas been an unusual snow fall,
it being from four to six feet deep on the level
The warm weather of the past few days is the
cause of the snow slides, which are a common
occurrence late in the spring, but are not look
ed for at this season of the year. Other &C.
counts of equally calamitous character may be
anticipated as soon as messengers can make
their way from the interior sections.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
GENERAL NEWS.

The Irish citizens of Toronto held a meet
ing Sunday for the purpose of bringing before
their countrymen and thu public generally the
present distressed cond.t.on of pauper immi-
grants of that city. A substantial sum was
subscribed to alleviate their immediate wants
and an influential committee was appointed to
canvass for funds.
A ;deputation from the millers' association
had an interview yesterday with Sir L. Lilly
in regard to wheat duties, which the millers
wish reduced from 10 to p cents per bushel, so
as to equalize it with the tax on flour which
is so cents barrel. The finance minister has
the matter under consideration.
The rear coach eff the Grand Rapid and In
diana north bound passenger train was struck
by a switch engine yesterday afternoon. Eight
persons were seriously hurt. The accident was
caused by the carelessness of the engineer of
the switch engine.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Sunbury smelling works at Sunbury, Pa, yes
terday, Manager sAadaly reported the company
financially embarrassed and that $50, 900 are
needed to place it on sound basis.
The Chilians have evacuated Arequipa and
all is quiet there
Work is suspended at No. / Franklin col
liery, near Trevorton, for three months, throw
ing 500 men out of work.
At Carthagena the English steamer Severn
exploded her boiler killing seven men and do
ing considerable damage.
The Thomas Iron Company of Easton, Pa,
has given notice of a general reduction of 10
per cent in all wages to take effect Jan. 18th.
The Pope intends to confer upon the Grown
Prince of Germany the order of Christ first
class.
The mayor of Chicago last night again
vetoed the ordinance granting the right of
way into the city to the Chicago & Evanston
Railroad, but the city council passed it over
| this veto
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
sPENCER's CASE.
Comments Of Mr.. Merrick-Whas Spen-
GER Himself Says About the Case.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Richard MeIrick,
government counsel in the Star Route cases,
referring to Judge Wylie's decision, discharg-
ing ex-senator Spencer said: "The Judge
practically decided this-that the subpoena was
wrong; that the service was wrong; that the
attachment was wrong; that everything about
itwas wrong; that Spencer came here as
gentleman, went away as gentleman and
ought to be allowed to 60 home as a gentle
man and that II anybody should be committed
for contempt it should be Bliss
Ex-senator Spencer, after he was discharged
said Substantially this: I acted under the adj
vice of Conkling, who said; tYou had better
go to Washington, talk to the people in charge,
SO 1t can be proved that you were there, and
then go and attend to your business. The
summons IS not worth the paper that it is writ
ten on. I announced my arrival to George
Bliss. he evaded me for two weeks promis-
ing me interviews, and not keeping his ap-
polntments. He stated to William e. Chand-
Ter afterwards that he did not want to see me-
He said he presumed that | would net testify
to what he expected and he wanted to say in
court that he was disappointed in my testi-
mony and ask the privilege of crosS-sxamining
me, his own witness, George Bliss did not
want me to testify. He wanted to pretend
TO convict any one.
"Why, do you think that Attorney General
Brewster has been personally malicious to-
wards you?"
about year ago made statement that
be was not a fit person to be in any ones
cabinet; that having been volunteer counsel
under the shadow of Independence Hall,
Philadelphia. to enforce the fugitive slave
laws, he was not the kind of cabinet officer for
President Arthur to select. This statement I
made myself to President Arthur when he was
considering bis appointment" "Why do you
include Brewster" 'When ] was arrested in
Austin, Nevada, November 10Th, asked to
see the papers upon which / was arrested. The
Marshal showed me bench warrant dated
July II, 1882. I said: That is very old paper.
shall not go on it, and will hold the United
States Marshal personally responsible. This
was the advice Of my counsel long ago. if ever
any trouble came. This Marshal then showed
me the following despatch from Brewster,
dated at Washington, Nov. 8, 1888, addressed
to P. S. Corbett, United States Marshal, Reno,
Nevada:
Referring to your letter of recent date iu ref
erence to the warrant against George e. Spencer,
arrest Spencer at once and bring him to Washing
ton forthwith.
Signed BREWSTER
Attorney General"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
Whittier at Home.

Mr.. Whittier has never married, and with
the single exception of the exquisite lines
entitled "Benedicite," he has given the pub
lie no clew to the romance of his youth. His
sister Elizabeth, sympathizing with him
completely, of rare poetic nature and fas-
udious taste, and of delicate dark-eyed
beauty, was long companion that must
have made the want of any other less keen
ly felt than by lonely men in general The
bond between the sister and brother was
more perfect than any of which we have
known, except that between Charles and
Mary Lamb, and in this instance the condi-
tions were of perfect moral and mental
health. To the preciousness of the relation
ship the pages of the poet bear constant
witness, and Amesbury village is full of ira
ditions of their affection, and of the gentle
loveliness and brilliant wit of Elizabeth,
whom the people admired and reverenced
almost as much as they do the poet himself.
For his old neighbors have the closest affec-
ton for Mr. Whittier; except very occasion
ally, what was his thought has been theirs;
and now that he is not with them daily,
they miss him sadly, and among those who
miss him most and make the most
complaint about it are the children
on the street. This Is not remarkable when
one remembers that Mr.. Whittier does not
stand on his dignity, but joins in the game
played in his presence, writes his nonsense
verses on demand, has the keenest sense of
the ludicrouS, and loves all sorts of innocent
fun. We have heard him say that he was
known among the children as the man with
the parrot-the parrot being remarkable
bird that used to stop the doctors gig with
his "Whoap and when the school bell rang
would call from his lofty perch, "Run in,
boys run inP'-the fact being that the chill
dren felt the parrot to be bond between
them, and he was less of demigod and
more of man to their Imagination on ac-
count Of Charlie" Mr.. Whittier is Of
course very fond OF children, and has been
known to risk the loss of an important train
with eauanimity when the easy-going, good
natured hackman had been oyertaken by an
uproarious school of children, and had gone
with them for a little drive, appearing at the
door at length, the carriage overfowing with
the rosy faces of the laughing little people
who cared nothing about time, tide, and the
train.-Harriet Prescott SpoHord, in Har-
per's Magazine for January.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
serious accident IN Connec,;c,,

seriOus Accident in Connecticut.
New HAVEN, Dec. 24-Early this morning
New York bound freight train on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
struck in large snow drift near Milford,
which, extingaishing the fire. caused an ex.
plosion, blowing out the furnace door. The
engineer, z. Ross, was badly burned. Conduc-
tor Searles, who was assisting the fremon at
the time, was blown from the engine into the
drift, but escaped with theiloss of few teeth,
and eeveral bruises. Later reports say the en-
glneer and fremen were killed.
A Train Esnns into "A Washout and Kills
Six Persons.
New ALBANY, Ind, Dec. ga bridge
over Blue River on the Louisville, New Alba
mp and Chicago railroad, about mile and a
half south of Salem, was washed away this
morningsand south bound train ran into the
washout killing the baggage MISTER, Sanford
Dore Eddings OF Lafayette and five other pas
sengers. John Vaughan, the engineer, his
fireman and eight passengers were wounded
The train consisted of a baggage car, two
coaches aud one sleeper. A special train with
assistance left Louisville about 1130 q. m. for
the wreck. Among the killed was Jacob Hell
friech, father of a master car builder of the
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago railroad.
LATER.
Additional details has been obtained relative
to the railroad accident this morning near
Salem. The train was running at the rate OF
40 miles an hour When 1t reached the bridge,
abundants Of which had been undermined BY
the swollen stream. The locomotive crossed
safely, but the baggage and mail car, express
car and gentemen's car plunged into the
stream. The ladies' and buffet car remained
on the track.
The portion of the train not submerged
caught fire and in less than half an hoar the
whole train was consumed. John Vaughan,
engineer of this city was so seriously injured
that he can not live. Rough fireman, was
slightly injured. Charles Sanford, baggage
master Of this city vas Wedged into his car by
baggage and drowned. Jocob Hilfrich, aged
70, German minister of this city was burned
to death. A passenger from Quincy, ILL.,, who
got on at Salem and two from Chicago who
wer5 going to Louisville to work
are among the missing. Four unrecognizable
bodies have been taken from the wreck. Miss
Dora Iddings, who was reported killed. is safe
The wounded were taken to the hotels. Their
names could not be asoertained. Two others
are believed to be fatally injured. Loss to the
company IS estimated at $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
FOREIGN.



LONDON, Dec. 24.-Mr. Tuke, chairman of
the Take emigration committee, in letter to
the Times. quotes extracts from letters ex-
pressing the gratitude of emigrants who have
been assisted in their passage to America by
the luke fund. Many instances are cited in
which emigrants are returning their passenger
money. OF 5400 persons assisted to immigrate
in 1883 byt he luke committee, ,one-third went
to Canada and two.thirds to the United States
A communication was written by luke in re-
ply to the recent adverse criticism upon the
work of the luke emigration committee.
The Jeannette Victims.
IRKursK, Dec. A.-Lieutenants Harber and
Schultze started for St Petersburg on Friday
with the bodies .of Commander DeLong, DR..
Amber and Mr. Collins. The coffius were
fairly buried in flowers and wreaths and
crowds of people witnessed the departure
Hicks Pasha's Army.
CAIRO, Dec M.-The Arabic official news
graphed to the Khedive that Hicks Pasha and
5000 Egyptian were killed in the fight with Ell
Mahdi's forces but that Aladdin Pasha with
the remainder of the Egyptian arms, are en-
camped at Melbass where his troops are being
provisioned by friendly tribes
The governor of Dongola telegraphs de-
tailed accounts OF the fighting between tue
forces of Hicks Pasha and those of El Mahdi.
France and China.
PARIS, Dec. 24.-The National denies the
rumors of mediation between France and
China and says France is resolved to carry out
alone as the honor Of France may dictate the
task she has undertaken that it is impossible
to eyade ful6llment Of her treaty obligations.
Marquis Tseng left Paris today for London.
A Monster of Crime.
THE HAGUE, Dec. M.-A married woman
named Van der Linden has been arrested at
Leyden who confesses ito having murdered in
the last few years sixteen persons Her VIC
Tins we're nearly all members Of her own FAM
lily. She insured their lives first and received
the insurance money after their death. 1t is
supposed she poisoned five of her own chill
dren.
Foreign Notes.
The Portuguese consul general at Constanti-
nople, M. Jourdan, has committed suicide by
stabbing himself to the heart with dagger
The governor of Grenada, Spain, states that
gale on the 10Th inst. destroyed half of the
town of Mamole. The harbor is much dam
aged and the shipping suffered largely. Many
persons were injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-25
THE STORM.

New " OrEk Streets Blockaded with Snow.
New York, Dec. a. Travel is greatly de-
layed to-day by seven inches of snow which
fell last night. The Streets especially down
town, are SO deep with snow that trucks and
drays find it hard to get through. Notwith-
standing this condition of affairs, many peo-
pie are shopping. Mails are way behind time.
The poest Office authorities stated at noon that
no mails had arrived to-day except the Pitts
burg mail which was done at 10 O'Clock last
night and did not get there until $50 this
morning. The New York Central railroad
reported at a. m. that their mails were three
hours bshind, but at noon they had not ar
rived.
A Flood Along the Ohio.
CINCINNATI, Dec. "a The rain, which COM
menced yesterday morning, ceased during the
night and the Ohio river is rising rapidly to-
day. Licking river began to rise early this
morning. The steamer Champion, with a
fleet of eight or nine coal barges broke from
her moorings in the Licking and was swept
down river. The steamer had no steam up
and was helpless. Another steamer which
went in pursuit OF her has not yet been heard
from. Much addition loss from flooded cellars
and broken roofs is reported to-day.
Steamer Champion has been caught together
with number of lost barges. One man is
missing. All freight trains on the Louisville
& Nashville railroad are stopped by snow and
no passenger trains from the South had
reached Newport up to 10 o'clock this after
noon.
LITTLE MIAMI Dec. 24.-Oak street tunnel
of the Cincinnati Northern railroad has caved
in and all trains have been stopped and the
river is rising foot an hour.
The MOnOngehela Threatening an Over
A0w.
PITTsBURG, Dec. PA strong wind has
prostrated the telegraph wires in all directions
and greatly delaying trains but no serious ac-
cidents are reported up to o'clock. The Mon
ongahela river is rising rapidly. Reports from
its hedd waters indicate that a large volume OF
water is coming and'a flood is predicted.
Crushed by Snow.
LANCASTER, Dec. 24.-The Farmers North
ern market on North Queeb street, was totally
demolished about O'Clock this morning by the
weight of snow resting en- the roof. No loss OF
life is reported. If the accident had happened
several hours later hundreds of lives would
have been leet
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Nnnnsing their Pasfor

SYRACUSE, Dec. 4.-The controversy be-
tween Rev. Mr., Nicum and a portion of the
parish of st. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
Church has broken out with new vigor at
characterized by scenes of violence, the pas
tors opponents were victorious. The case was
carried into the courts by Mr.. Nicum, and
decision adverse to him was rendered. At the
election on Tuesday evening Nicum took every
precaution to prevent the success of his adver-
saries. He caused list of pew holders to be
made out. and stationed member at the door
of the church to check off the names and see
that none but the pew holders were allowed to
enter. Some outsiders, however, got on. The
pastor was again beaten in choice of trustees
by two votes. Friday night there was to be
preparatory service for communion today.
When the congregation arrived at the church
they found the door closed and fastened with
new lock, the key of which was not in possess
ion of the janitor, and could not be found.
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WINNIPEG, Man, Dec. 23-A movement has
been started here by the Baptists to secure a
separation from the Church of Eastern Can
ada, because of the apathy shown By the latter
in the mission work of the Northwest. 1t is
proposed that the church here unite with the
American Baptist Church. The promoters of
the change say that the motto of the American
Home Mission Society is: "North America for
Christ" "That Catholic spirit" they add,
"can embrace us, and however keenly we may
feel separation, and however deeply we may
regret the circumstances which led to it, the
necessity of work and our duty to Christ and
our adopted land, remain to control these feel
ings and these regrets,