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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08


COAST MEMBERS.
fay TELEGRAPH TBR rRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE Senate Comini''eoo VI
Seven will probably complete its labors to-motro"'
and be ready on Monday to report the comIni'.eo
lists to the Republican caucus. AS mdlca'eu III w
DAYS TRIBUNE, Senator Miller, of Cali1ornla' WIN
he made chairman of the Committee on foreign
Relations. This will probably bring aDouU
thorough discussion of the Chinese question: vi
peculiar significance is the fact that an organlza-
tion was formed to-day, with Senator Miller al nS
head. which is composed of Senators ana Congress,
men from the Pacific Coast States whose outy IL VII,
he to take care of the interests of that section and
whose efforts will be directed toward SATISFACTORY
settlement of the Chinese question. c...,s,,
Senator DOph, of Oregon, congressman Sassi;Hy
and Henley, have been appointed by TINS associIa-
fion n committee to draft an amendment 10 the
Anti Chinese law which will correct the abuses
nnder which Coolies have been permitted TO enter
AmeTicau ports as merchants. ~ -,
The indications are that Senator Hill VIII get
the charmanship of the committee on POST OInees
and POST Roads Senator Bowen is spoken OF 1Or
the chairmanship of the committee on Mines anu
Who will be at the head of the Committee on FL
nance remains an open question. -,
Senator Morrill, and Senator Sherman are poth
talked of in connection with this important place.
bnt no decision seems to have been arrived AZ;
The new Senators aud their chances OF Delng
placed on good committees are scarcely dlscusseo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
OFFICLL ORDERS And CORREsPONDENCE.

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch from Canton to
Reuters Telegram Company says that Chang Hai-shng
the Vceroy epudiates the declaration Of Admiral Pang
YuLin that China viii decline TO any respOsbil
y for damage to the property OF foreigners in the event
OF war with France.
PARIS, Dec. THE Rtpublique Hdneoise denies the
statement made by the TEtgraphe yesterday that the
Marquis Tseng the Chinese Ambassador had sent note
TO NJ. Ferry asking a suspension Of operations in
Tonqun In order to prevent conflict which might
promise the pending negotiations between China and
France The Rptbltqe FrdHcdse declares that notes
since November30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
MOVEMENTS OF FORCES.

PARIS, Dec. 7.-Admiral Peyron, Minister OF
Marine, has received telegram from Admiral Meyer,
commander of the French feet in China, dated Hong
Kong December in which the latter says that Admiral
Courbets preparations In Tonqun were November 20,
far advanced toward completion All his steam launches
were ready TO support his operations by movement on
the canals near Hanoi, Bac-Ninh and Sontay.
The Government has chartered the steamer Vile dc
Metz TO take TO Tonqun twentyseven officers and cargo
Of war material.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
HORSE THIEVES HANGED.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. IA band Of horse
thieves which has been operating in Northern Nebraska
and Southern Dakota for several months was broken up
last week by Brown County, Neb, vigilants who cap
tured and hanged several OF them AinswOrth The
sheriff of Brown County arrested three OF the gang and
brought them to Fremont and there placed them In la
to prevent their execution by the vgants They Will be
brought to Omaha to-day, and lodged In jail for SAFE
ln..li Inn,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
FOUND IN BARN WITH HIS THROAT CUT.

George Frank, of Orange, N. j., was found in
n barn with his throat cut yesterday afternoon. No
knife OF razor could be found, and the family explained
that he had fallen hay-cutter. He strictly
guarded by his family, who refused to admit the police,
and the attending physician declined to make any state
ment Frank witness before the Coroners jury in
the Pauln murder. he testified that, while driving
down the Orange Mountain the evening OF the muir
der he met Phoebe Pauln walking up. The suicide OF
Frank has set foot rmOrs that he the murderer
OF the girl and that this act prompted by
Francis Duffy, house-painter while intoxicated In a
beershop at Newark yesterday asserted that he pos
sessed important knowledge OF the Orange murder and
was arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
THREE BOYS JOIN A SHOT.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 7.-Three West Side
boys James Teed his brother George Teed and Eddie
Horn are missing. The other day they went TO the
Union Depot TO the sights. Two OF the boys, who
are natnral-born musicians attracted attention by play
ing ON mouth which thev carried In their pockets
nan approached who claimed to be Professor Myers.
the meslnerist lie offered them tempting inducements
10 travel with his show and they departed with him.
The parents of the boys have traced them ~ Eyra and
Fremont.
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istortan, has been elected member Of the French

historian, has been elected q member of the French
Academy.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE libel suit OF the Central News
against the Press Association has been settled by
apology from the latter.
BERNE, Dec I'M. Emile Welt QiberaD, now Vice
President has been elected President of Switzerland and
Dr. X schenck RadicaD Minister Of the Interior, has
been chosen VtcePresdent
LoUGHREA. Dec. IA proclamation has been posted
prohibiting meeting OF NatOnasts announced TO be
held on Sunday at Bulane Mr. Harrington, NJ p, secre
tary OF the Irish National League to speak at the
meeting.
BERLIN Dec 7-Negotatlons for q treaty Of COM
merce between Germany and Greece viii be begun soon
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. THE loan OF per cent gold
renes to the amount Of 900 roube at 97 redeem
able at the option OF the Government after ten years. mas
all been covered.
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CAPTURE OF 4 HORSE THIEF.
my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

PITTsBURG, Dec. IA gang of horse thieves
that have been operating with great in the east
ern part Of Ohio principally in the vcnies of Milers
burg and steubenylllc dsorganzed to-day by the
arrest of their leader, Bill Simmons at Martins Ferry
lust across the Ohio River from Wheeling. Simmons
driving $500 team belonging to j. d. Miller Of Miers
burg Simmons is OF many aliases" and took
par in the great temperance movement III this city about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
ENCOURAGING ART IN BOSTON.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlBUNE.l

BosToN, Dec. THE Boston Art Club Will
devote 81 900 10 the purchase Of oorc of the most
metoOus pictures which be shown at the next e1h
bition The Journal suggests that permanent fund be
established for the purpose OF giving practical eneour
Ito artists Artists tried the experiment last
season of giving an exhibition and sold every picture at
prices wel-m0wn artist not long ago
gave an 81 hibiton In the art rooms OF well-known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
d GIRL RESCUED FROM 4 RUFFIAM
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

NEw-HAvEN, Dec. 7.-As Mary Russell, age
seventeen, was passing through a lonely part OF
Walllngford last night. she was assaulted by
an unknown He placed one hand over
her mouth and threw her into ditch Miss Russell
managed to get her assaans hand from over her mouth
and screamed for assistance. Her Outces were heard
by two who came TO her assistance, and her assa
ant fed. Miss Russell said that he q white man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
ARRESTED FOR STRANGE ANTICS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

PITTsBURG, Dec. John Dohert, a young
EewYorker was arrested at the Union Depot to-day,
account Of He seemed to be suffering
from the effects Of proracted debauch. He was we'll
dressed and had Sl75. His friends In New-York have
been informed his situation. IL Is said DOhert is
nected with house In Maiden lane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
THE DISPUTE OYER TONQUIN.
DISCUSSION IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER.

PARIS, Dec. Tin the Chamber of Deputies
to-day the Tonquin Credit bill discussed NJ Ryiere
charged the Government with conceang the truth rela
tive to the situation in Tonquin. NJ Francis Charmes
next addressed the Chamber.
NJ. Charmes criticised the action Of the Government
especially its resoluon He considered that the Bouree
treaty ought TO have been accepted NEVERTHELESS he
Thoughts the Chamber should vote the credit NJ Della
fosse warmly attacked the policy Of the Government
The debate was adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
LARGE LOSSES or 4 FREIGHT RING.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. THE wheat freight
ring is reported is likely to incur losses reaching from
100000 to 100000 by the decline in freghts. As
the ring composed several small pools the individual
losses will probably be light Wangenheim CO. and
Waterman Co. viii not lose any serious amount, nor
will regular wheat shippers, whose charters have
been mainly taken at profitable rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
4 SLEEPING CAR BURNED.
TWO PASSENGERS on THE HUDSON RIVER RAIL-
ROAD SEVERELY INJURED.


ALBANY, Dec. IA serious accident occurred
on the sleeping car Toona Castleton on the Hudson
River Railroad this morning at o'clock. At tnat time
the porter discovered fire in the toetroOm The signal
to stop gyen but owing to the lack OF the patent
brakes this not accomplished for some little tiIne
When the train was brought to standstil twas at
Castleon p. G.. Murphy of Buffalo, although severely
burned escaped from the in dazed condition, and
ran for the riyer In doing so he stumbled signal
WIRE and fell cutting his face. Ferdinand WOrtman an
York had his face and badly burned and there
fear that he is injured internally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
4 TOWN IN ASHES.

RALEIGH, n. c., Dec. 7.-The town of Will
amston Martin County. is in ashes having burned last
night Fourteen business places post office and telegraph
office were burned out The amount Of insurance is not
known The steamer Commerce. lying at the wharf, was
also burned with $50 bales OF cotton on board The
steamer and cargo both fully insured B0tn nres are
supposed to be Of ncendary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
MOVEMENTS OF THE GROWN PRINCE.

MADRID, Dec. THE Crown Prince Fred
erick william Of Germany, with his suite, started for
Seville to-day incognito King Alfonso, the Cabinet Min
ster the diplomatic body and other notable personages
took leave the Prince at the depot where the King and
the Prince embraced and kissed each other.
BERLIN, Dec IA dispatch from Madrid states that
the German Crown Prince will proceed from Genoa to
Rome where he will visit the Pope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
CIVIL SERVICE RULES ADOPTED.

ALBANY, Dec. THE Civil Service Com
mission has finished by the adoption Of set Of
Civil Service rules under the act of 1888. They have
been approyed by the Governor They are In
the same the regulations proposed for the city Of New
York, az published In THE TRIBUNE on Decenber2 z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

SYDNEY, n. S. W., Dec. THE conference
of Australian legislative delegates has passed resolu
tOn favOrng the formation OF Federal Council to deal
with all matters in which united action the part Of the
colonies may be desirable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7.-At a citizens meeting
held here tonight active and energetic measures were
taken TO the holding Of the National Republican
Convention here. A committee guarantee fund was
actively at work with every promise OF success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.

lBY THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN CABLE.J
LIMA, Dec. lei Bien PublicO states that
sehor Santa Maria, President Of Chilli, on ascertaning
that the terms OF peace offered by the Bolivian Ministers
we're based upon the cesson Of Tacna and africa, or
Arequipa and Molendo, stated that he would adhere
strictly the treaty of peace signed with Peru in all
spects.
The laborers on the TransAndean Railway have struck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
PHOTOGRAPHS OF 4 BEAUTY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

CLEVELAND, Dec. 1.-THE report that photo
graphs Of Miss Chamberlain the Cleveland beauty
soon TO be placed sale in NewYork has aroused her
fathers displeasure He said to-day tat either
in America Europe, had permission right to sell his
dangbters photographs and that II he discovered any
one doing so lie would prosecute him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
THE FRENCH W0RKiNGMEN IN BOSTON.

BosToN, Dec. 1.-THE visiting French work.
ingnen after having conducted through the English
High and Latin schools and the City Hospital at noon to-
day were treated display Of rapid work by the Fire
Department. The city gave the visitors reception last
evening at the Parker House This afternoon the guests
insnected the institutions on Deer Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
LOSS BY THE BRUSSELS FIRE.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 1.-The fremen continued to
play upon the ruins of the burned portion of the Palace of
the Legislative Chambers to-day Nearly all the docu
Inents connected with the foundation Of Belgian Inde
pendence including the original constitutional charter
were destroyed The damage by the fire is placed at
q 900 900 francs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
4 GIFT TO THE BOSTON FREE LIBRARY.

BosToN, Dec. IA brother of the late Arthur
scholfeld, OF New-YOrk called upon Mayor Palmer to-
day. and stated that the heirs at law would waive all
claims and take the steps necessary to place the pos
session of the city the Of $4,000 bequeathed by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
a TREACHEROUS MURDER AVENGED.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. flames NJ.
Underwood was hanged at Dardanelle to-day for the
murder Of Robert j. Pendergass Three thousand per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
GENERAL CURTIS NOT LNSOLVENE

UTICA, n. Y, Dec. 7.-General n. NJ. Curtis,
Of Ogdensburg denies the report that he has made
assignment that there any danger of his being COM
PEELED to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
THE YORKSHIRE MINERS STRIKE.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE strike of the cOlliery
boys in the Yorkshire mines has extended aud $4,000
wOrkmen idle In consequence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
MR.. KASSON DECLINES 4 REELECTION

DEs MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 1.-THE State
Register will publish letter from John A. Kasson tomor-
morrow declining a reelection to Congress-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08

sons witnessed the execution Underwood waylad and
shot his victim from ambush He confessed the deed
and imputed incentive to the murder to the wife OF
Pendergrass for whom Underwood had formed passion
He reiterated this story on the scaffod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08
DEFENSIVE MEASURES IN EGYPT.

CONsTANTINoPLE, Dec. THE Porte has in
formed Britain intends dispatch several
frigatcs TO cruise In the Red Sea.
ADEN, Dec THE British gunboat WoOdlark has sailed
from here for Suakim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-08

Boston r and after disposng Of all his work found 70
his dsmay that he indebted to the concern soou'
$500,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-23
SENSE AND NONSENSE.

"How shall we stop the great evil OF ly-
ing2" asks a religious weekly. Don't
know; give it up. It's q habit you ought
never to ave fallen into.
"Is that gentleman a friend Of yours 2"
asked a newly introduced lady OF another
at q reception. "Oh, no. he's my hus'
band" was the innocent reply.
During the recent sham battle in New
| Jersey q number of the participants were
| seriously injured. and it is reported that
they have all applied for pensions.
When a man is put out Of Office and
wants to be let down easy. his subordi-
nates give him . 81 gold headed cane, to
receive which costs him SS7 for wine.
With regard to Mrs. Langtry's allegation
that she was NEARLY worried to death by
American Journalists" the dramatic critics
honors are easy.
head for q chicken. and fastened its claws
into the hair and scalp. "Well what's
the matter now, old woman" said the
assailed, as he awoke.
How peaceful is the night
The moon pours love and light
Ore all the scene;
The house dog glares sskance,
With a shred of lovers pants
His teeth between.
"Are you to take astronomy next term,
Elsie ?' inquired . classmate Of her young
friend. Hardly. But Augustus is giving
me splendid astronomical lessons during
the vacation" Isn't that nice? Has he
text books and an atlas ?" ooh. Louise,
my dear He says l am all The world to
him. and when / lean my head on his
shoulder he is my Atlas"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-23
o

R. Richard arrived yesterday afternoon
from the East.
Hon. George W. Baker came in from the
west last evening.
Hank Donnelly is expected to return
here in . few months.
John M. Crawford came up last evening
from Stafford District.
Bishop Whitaker will leave Tuesday
morning for the East.
John T. Baker, Esq, returned last night
from his visit at San Francisco.
Joseph WHEEL and his son Frank left
yesterday for their ranch in Pine Valley.
E. r. CARRIER and Pete Knight started in
q buggy yesterday noon for Cortez on q
hunting trip.
Sol. Hip Of Ward was about town yester-
day renewing his acquaintance with our
business people.
M. Karsky left yesterday for San Fran
cisco. where he will purchase q large stock
OF Fall and Winter clothing.
Tom Hsgar OF Battle Mountain, who
kept a butcher shop here in $50 and 10, is
on the Range for a day or 30.
Black Ryan. chief OF the G. P. tax de-
partment, went to Austin Friday to attend
the meeting Of the Board OF Equalization.
Last Wednesday evening NJ. G. Lake Of
Reno was married to Mrs. Mary A. No
Farland, widow Of the late David McFar-
land, in San Francisco.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-23

Scraps from III Notch ooh Ut the
RentiueI's Reporter.

Scraps from che NOte.bo ok Ut ths
s~entinel's Reporter.
The Albion mine ia looking better thar
for q long time past.
Upton Post, G.. A. R., will hold q regu.
lar meeting tonight.
Any one having q good piano to rent car
dispose of it BY applying at this Office.
The jury in the case Of F. W. Cole W,
John Potter was still out at midnight.
The usual religious services will be held
in all the churches to-day, except the
Methodist.
The various places Of amusement about
town seemed to be doing a thriving bust.
ness last evening. .
The Coombs murder case, on change Of
| venue from Ormsby County. will be tried
in Reno tomorrow.
The Silver Conner mine is reported as
looking very fine and shipping ore to the
Eureka Con. Works.
A change Of proprietorship in one Of our
popular to 10 likely to occur about
the fret Of the month.
Another comet is now visible in north
de~clinstion six and Q quarter degrees. and
AA6ht e6SCooAon ~ hOato 80
There will be a special meeting Of Base
Range Council No. Q, l. o. @. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall this morning ct IL o'clock.
Mrs. Stowe, the dress reformer Of San
Francisco, says women before long will
display their legs as fearlessly as they now
do their arms.
Supt. Crawford Of the U. s. Mint at
Carson has presented Jonathon Saffell
with q Sharp's rife for his reliability st
the Interstate match.
In . social game OF cards, it 10 estimated
thst g woman asks "Whst trump is it?"
IL times q minute; but then she doesn't
begrudge the effort it costs her.
Thursday morning. says the Salt Lake
Tribune, the wind At Ogden was SO strong
that passengers going from this city were
requested to sit on the windward side to
help hold the cars on the track.
A butcher says that the housekeeper who
asks for white veal encourages law bre
ing and buys poor meat. The wilderness
IL due simply to the loss OF blood, the
animal having been bled "a hours before it
was slaughtered.
A passenger on the train last night
brought the intelligence to Eureka that a
shooting scrape had occurred at Hslleck
Station on the c.. p. yesterday morning,
between two Mexicans, one Of whom was
probably fatally wounded, and the other
went to Elko to deliver himself up to the
authorities.
There was an interesting shooting match
At Carson on Friday. between Nick Will
Jams OF the California team and George G.
Thaxter OF the Nevada team. 100 shots at
the 2O0-yards range. Creedmoor rules.
Thaxter scored 447 and Williams AS. The
winning score is within IL points OF the
best score ever made-Kuhle OF Cali
fornia having made ass at the Shell Mound
range IN q similar contest.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-23
Eurze.

Furze is the name OF a new grass abou,
to be introduced in the United States to
take the place Of alfalfa and other coarse
hay. 1t is said to suit itself to all kinds Of
soil or exposure, growing six to eight feet
high in good soil, and from one to two
feet in hard. dry soil. 1t is cultivated ex'
tensively in Great Britain for fodder, and
fiourishes on salt marshes and hillsides,
apparently for no other purpose. All kinds
Of stock eat it readily, green or dry. 1t il
claimed for this grass that it will grow
readily upon the hills and sagebrush plains
Of Nevada. aud remain green all Summer
without water. Stock growers ought te
give the grass . trial. The expense would
be tri6ing. and may afford good pasturagt
where nothing but worthless weeds and
ssgebrush now grow.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-23

M uess Crased with whisky and
Ahooss or Sis .sHulldSx."
ABOUT . O'Clock last night Hal, . small.
''ou' Indian, was very noisy on the streets
.ua quarrslsome. Somebody had been
FOOLISH enough TO sell him . bottle OF
whisky. on which be fred up until he got
Nhd and vicious. OHicsr Ticket watched
a'm while be was moving about Main
s.reet and followed him down on to Busl
s'iess waiting for . good chance to get
~, no'a =. MIN without spdsugering his own
.ae. Inc drunken Indian marched along
In "a American bulldog In bis hand.
prsuaisning 1t ~ he went, and firing four
snots into the air. Seeing him inter an
vu'nouse back Of the Consolation saloon,
'ae onncer waited by the door. and ~ he
tesppeared sslxsd hold Of his pistol arm.
= struggle ensued aud Mr.. Tickel called
W Charley Grimm to assist him. The
.a.'er ran up and took the pistol away,
Oat not before the crazy Indian had tried
. nre 1t on. The hammer fell upon an
s1pty chs m Der, or else, very likely, the
0Aa would have sent the policeman to his
,,@t accounting. He was ovsrpowered and
nastled to jail. . large crowd following.
tnis fellow Hal 10 q dangerous Indian
When he Is drunk, aud likely to kill any.
ols With whom he chooses to pick a quar-
M. The person who sells hin whisky
@sht to be drummed u Of the town.