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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
HOOKING VALLEY STRIKE.
Mr. REND's CONTEST wIrH THE sYSDICArE-ATTACK.
mo A MINER VINO RETURNED ro WORK.
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| mo A MINER VINO RETURNED 10 WORK.
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| COLUMNS. Dec. I.-Rcports have been received
IN this city that nearly $1,000 was distributed
among tho needy striking miners and that largo
sums were beng ,rccoivcd daily. Many boxes OF
clothing and boots and shoes have been sent to tho
needy families. telegram wns rcccved at Now
StratsviIlo from tho Jackson County miners by
"Chris Evans, district kpIcsidcnt of tho Miners
Union. stating that II was reported that the Iock.
ing Valley miners had all gone to work at fifty cents
and that statement from him was desired. Mr..
Evans replied that there change in tho situa
tl0n whatever. Two new mines now being
operated on the Shawnee branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, and one cooperative company
at this place is Opcnnga mine from which coal is
being hauled by teams to the railroad track, and
there loaded into the ears.
The miners employed by W. p Rcnd expect that
MIR. Rends mne will be open again next week.
The Hooking Valley Company has kept forty cars
standing on the track at Rends mine since Tues
day, but no work has yet been DONE II is said that
the company will look to Mr.. Rend for payment for
the use of these cars. Though Mr. Rend has not
used them. he has prevented their being used in
other work. Mr.. Rend said to-day: "My affairs
are not in u desirable condition The Hooking
valley Railroad has refused TO comply with the
order Of tho Court and am unable TO send my coal
forward have complied with all my Obligations.
botn to the railroad and the syndicate. and am
nov gong to make them comply with theirs The
syndicate has treated me outragcOusly, but Will
bring it to time"
Mr. Rend and his attorney have all the papers
prepared to ask Judge Baxter to cite judge Burke
and President Greene To show cause why they
should not be committed for contempt of court.
The contest between Dir. Rend and the syndicate
and Hooking Valley Railway interests promises to
be a hard fought legal battle. II the whole affair
~ not settled before the Legislature meets, IL ~
more than likely that a committee OF investigation
will visit the valley after which examination
of the books may be- made John MclirIdc, tho
president Of the State Miners Association. IL
representative from stark County in the general
Assembly.
FOREIGNERS IN THE MINES
The syndicate mine at Carbon Hill is now worked
daily bv force of fifty iIungarians The average
pay of the miners in the employ of the syndicate for
last month. as taken from their books was 1913 30.
George Barnrut. OF the first Of the strikers to
return to work at the operators terms. who was on
that account placarlcd traitor and compared
with Benedict Arnold. was assaulted on returning
from work by" Frank West Barnrut was pre-.
pared for the attack. Drawing revolver he fired
at West warrant was issued for the arrest OF
West, who is still ut large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05

factiona lines and spirit will be entirely removed
Who that man shall he do not feel conn etent 10
decide II can he determined by mutual conference
among Republicans As to President hrinur' ~ ~
far ~ know. hc ia Indifferent in tho matter. III
does appear though. that he would conInand inro
influence in the senate There is general iccihs
among Republicans that he might be sent 10 'i'o
Senate with great credit to his party IL.
Ono OF Mr. Morton's advocates SAID oi tho stua-
ton "'rhc men III the conference last ngnt repro.
sent worry few votes Mr. Draper ana MI iohl,..{
control no one Mr. Kisschurglfs member IN WIN
ns Mr. butcher aud other former ini'u'mtai
friends of tho President are for Morton IN spl, on
this movement for Arthur. tho latter cn'o's Wv ',,o
position from his own friends Of former battles MI
Morton can bo elected over tho President without
doubt.V
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TIE MIGNONETTE CANNIBALs.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The case of Captain Dnd-
ley and the mate Of the wrecked yacht Mgnonettc who
killed the boy Parker to keep Themselves alive, and
against whom on November special verdict was found
In accordance with the facts, heard to-day by the
full bench Of the Court Of Appeals Lord Chief Justice
Cocrdgc pronouncing the decision Of the Court said
all the Judges agreed that the act OF the prisoners
amounted to murder, and the conviction must be af
frmcd.
TIE Court will pass sentence next Tuesday thus giving
the prisoners time to arrest OF Judgment The
Court ordered the prisoners to surrender their bail. The
Judges throughout the hearing showed great horror for
the act of which the prisoners guilty and were I'M
willing to set a precedent which would allow such
crime 10 be considered other than murder.
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sMornEREn IN A MALr KILN.

LYoSs, Dee. Two heavy floors In the
irt ing kiln of Ncs,os innlhousr IN ucnevn fell Inst
evening. kngtwo ncn FUt short time II was thought
that ten Ind been killed. when the areihrnt oc
cntita ,hitc,n nien wete II. work spreading malt on
the .op hobt 0f tho kiln thrtc 8ctc 100 b,shrs ~
dnnir nhit uon The tOot ana ,hr wclp wns tno henty
when r iuUt Mriu l0 anh, nhnb ~ ,he iten NJ wbth
WRIT hhr rs rtt 80 al pl writ hwh u ht tiiihs fitg
,rbn arts MiDii EN Nti rtt aiNrr iiinnip h,lehs ai
malt whlr iht iest tsgtiph WITH Nr,ists anh rNs,
lhHiih9 thiit hil w tntua wa insttNit hiJti nNi
tlWanl iiiNnN Naa AhWi 0Nt NtNt ianes AittNns
,rNu VAa aWtUael iN e linth NhGN IHnNtei IfN.l 100
bgu,,snla5
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IBr TELKaRArH To THE TRIBUNE.l

x BOsToN, Dec. A dispatch to The journal
from stratfod NewlIampshire says that explosion
OF dynamite and gun powder occurred there this even
Ing dcstrcyin house and its and badly in
turing eight persons four Of whom will probably die.
Stephen Young digging well and finding powder
too weak to clear away distinctions bought several
dynamite cartridges. About p. m to-day, Mr..
Youngs nephew OF Lowell. Massachusetts, was explain
ing the use OF the cartridges, when he dropped one,
which set fire TO all the others and TO quantity OF
blasting powder in the house The nured persons are
a daughter OF Mr. Young, Miss Sadie Greenfield OF
Rochester. who was visiting Miss Young and two other
persons whose not ascertained Miss Young
and Mr.. Berry are dying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

DEFIANT SKYE CRoTTERs-The skye croters are de-
clarng i'm favor OF no policy. They are resolved
TO retain grazngs which they took and to ignore the
wrts the landlords They maintain that the Island ny
rght belongs them and that they have been illegally
deprived OF their grain lands.
TIE SULLIVAN FUSD-Thc A. NJ Sullivan fnnd mas
reached $25 600 The OF $4,000 Is asked by his
friends.
PARSEIL IN DUBrIS.-Mr Parnc Will enter the con
test In Dublin in the general elections.
An ExpioRER's REMISIsCENCEs.-l Henry NJ Stanley
onened the sitting of the Geographical Society to-day
I'm his address he alluded to his early struggles ana 70
the scepicism with which he was received ne spse-
ouenty addressed the Chamber of Commerce. describing
he commercial resources Of Africa and the prospect
open to British enterprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05

LEWIS wILLErr SENTENCED TO DE HANGED IN
JANUARY-S1OLID INDIFFERENCE.
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KINGSTON, Dec. 4.-Lcwis Willett, who has
been trial here for the murder of Edwin keland
IN this city in January last, found guilty OF murder
In the first degree this afternoon He sentenced by
Judge Peckham to be hanged January 22. The jury
tired at and brought i'm their verdict at this a
ternoOn. The prisoners counsel moved for new trial
because the verdict not consistent with the evidence
but the motion denied The prisoner received his
sentence without pcrccptiblc emotion. He nal nothing
to say why II should not he pronounced Wilctt was
born at Perrysyille, ~ " IL eighteen years old and
Catholic.
Throughout tho trial he has sat apparently unmovcd
even while the crushed skull of his victim the bloody
garments and the deadly weapon used were being
examined by the court ard jury and with his poor mother
crying and sobbng violently a his side The only gnes
tiOn In the ease 10 premeditattOn and dclhera
tion. The killing was practically admitted, as well az
the robbery Tho Justice OF the verdict Is universally
conceded. The Court. In sentencing alluded to the muir
der 0 the most brutal and sckenng he ever read
Of without prOyOcatOn or possible excuse In hts
Nigh, after the murder the prisoner had arraycd himself
his Victims clothes II is nearly twenty years since
conviction for u like crime occurred here
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A MEMORIAL UINDOU.
lpf TELEGRAM 10 r,rr rninusr.i

TRENTON, Dec. "A costly memorial win
dow in the chancc OF Trinity Episcopal church dcd-
ica,cd to-day The window Il n triple ono surinonncd
by rose window The baptism ~ christ The subject OF
the GENITAL section with the Blessing ~ Little Chiliton
on onc side ana hr Adorrun ~ the mnsi on the other
lhc rose window ron,ans The sypbo ~ the Trinity
ihe rinas tnp stained ~ Inrlnhh aud prrt to this
connit ,p lie put tUptihrr ihr winhpw wns ~ ~ hy
t,hn,et 4 hdttiins ~ ineinuty ~ his sui Harrison
Uimshy ibtillng. Bishor scarborough ritathtt the
... I,I b,
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WHAT CHICAGO MERCHANTS WANT
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CHICAGO, Dec. AT the meeting of the di-
recors the Chicago Board OF Trade the delegates to
National Board who elected some time reported
three subjects 10 be brought before that board for dis
cussion The healthfulncss Of American pork and the
necessity OF urging Congress to take action in the
matter the lcngthenng OF the Presidential term, and
the dcsrability of passing resolutions urging Congress
TO pass National bankrupt law the Lowell bill being
the favored by the delegates The recommendations
were adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THE RIGHTS or NEWSPAPER MEN

BosToN, Dec. 4.-Judge Blodgett to-day rem.
dered his decision In the case OF James =. Frost and
Daniel r. Sanders OF The Boston Giobe who
with contempt OF court in refusing to discover to the
Grand Jury the OF Information about an old mur
der case I'm this city The Judges decision Il IN effect
that the facts In tho did not warrant the commit
meut of the newspaper men for contempt the ques
tion was simply whether or not hf gentlemen should d.
yugc the names Of persons who had given them iuio,
nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.
HOW TO ELECT THE FRENCH SENATE.

THE CHAMBER or DEPUTIES TO CONSIDER THE
SuBJECr AGAIN.
PARIS. Dec. 4.-Prmc Minister Ferry today in
formed the committee of tho Chamber Of Deputies
which has charge of the Senatorial Reform bill of
tho decision reached by tho Cabinet Council last
night, to submit the Reform bill to the Senate once
moro, and demand the adoption of tho schcmc ap-
proved by tho Commission Of tho Chamber. Tho
committee expressed their approval of this course.
NJ. kcnanlt Morlierc. reporter Of the committee,
has withdrawn his resignation Of that position In
the Chamber of Deputies, NJ. Rcnault Morcrc cx-
plainod that hc had done not To delay the pas
sage OF tho bill. He SAID tho majority that voted
for VI. Floqucts amendment, providing for tho
election 0f Senators by universal suffrage, con-
sisted OF members of the Right. the extreme Left,
and OF Nlnisterlaiists. The Cabinet had therefore
decided to provoke q fresh debate when the bill IL
returned from the Senate III order to clear all mis-
understanding.
The Chamber thercupon adopted the complete
bill.
Liberal agents in Birmingham, Manchester Glas-
gov ana other centres are sending protests to
London against dividing the constituencies of sim
g.e-mcmber wards, on the ground that by so DOING
1t VIII weaken the force of the popular vote
Radical discontcnt against the Redistribution
scheme is taking form in London, where workncn's
clubs arc holding meetings to express their OpposI
ton TO it,
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~ itltnellN NJ ~ iNWVsti

Ifi ii'fffNN ~ WV 'N'N'Nf|
TRtEf0S, iiee i,='ihe NeW-ipise Hanilaf
AssnelalinN, cnnolaNs W ihe DleeieN' ihp STATE H''
iaeal hcal,h hnaris slpn,lNa men igNm lhe tauns e
Gatnuai lnstituius, SANITARY pnginGns ani nhprs Ar
AZ lhe state House to-day In j. " iinhhan pf Mont
oair read paper " The snail ikr b stems ~ Ia
land sewage, as Illustrated in New JerseI' discus
sion on the general subject Of sewage follOwcd, In
which Dr H. NJ Hunt Of The tate Board Henry Mitchell,
OF the Ashury Park Board H. a. Bishop, 0f the state
board OF Statistics aud others took part r benjamin,
Camden spoke vigorously OF the evils OF running
age into streams from which drinking water taken
The association viii discuss cholera To morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
LOWERING THE PRICE OF LABOR.

SOUTH I fEAMlNGllAM, MISS, Dcc. I.--plo"c,
Bills " Hawlcy shoe manufacturers mt Hudson. have re-
duccd the wages OF their employees Is 10 80 per cent At
George IougtOns shop I'm the town the hours OF
labor have been reduced 10 eight hours n day.
LEWISTON Ne, Dee. i.-lhc Barker Mill, at Auburn,
has given notice of further cu down IN the wages OF
employees of from . TO 10 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
IN BEHALF or WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 4.-The annual convention
Of the woman's Suffrage Association was continued In
the State House this morning Mrs Elizabeth b. Chase,
president OF the association. presiding The chamber
was filed ladies and gentlemen from various parts
of the state and number OF distinguished advocates Of
the cause OF suffrage from abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
FRAGMENTS or CABLE NEWS.

PANS, Dec. iM Victor Dnruy the historian, and NJ
Bertrand lIal6yy have been elected 10 the Academy
VE>SA, Dee. a. heavy snow fall has entirely
stopped railway communications between East Prussia
and RUSSIA.
PARIS. Dee i.-Thcrc has been alarming Increase of
crime IN this city Organized bands OF Juvenile thieves
and burglars have been discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
QUICK TRANSIT FOR WAR SHIPS.

BEKIIN, Dee. IA bill has been prepared To
presented in the echstag for the construction OF
canal between Kicl anl Brunsbutcl tho River Elbe.
II is designed to permit the passage OF the largest man
of war t the forircsses and naval stations at each
trance The canal will cost l22 900 900 marks ana IL To
bc conlpcird i'm i've wears Count VOn MOtkc and En-
peror lillian have both approved the scheme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THE PLENARY COUNCIL.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.-The Plenary Council
held sessions to-day only the higher orders OF the
clergy participating There said to be entire harmony
among the members all the subjects discussed. Two
days will finish the labors of the council and sun
DAYS will the largest and most important
Catholic council ever held in the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THE CASES in COURT.

NELsoNvILLE, Ohio, Dec. AT Logan this
morning Judge Bradbury adjourned court and discharges
the Jury TIL Monday Judge Frsncr will rcassign the
criminal docket and the trial OF the Murray City mnere
will begin on Monday There arc twenty thrcc oasess
" Chris Evans. tho president Of the Miners Union ~
this district WAS Columbus day IN conference WIZ
W r. Rcnd the union shipper In the hope VI reaching
Compr omiso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
LOST WITH EVERY soul ON BOARD.
sNv rrtroRIPu TO THE fRIBUSGI

ST. JOINS, N. f., Dec. 4.-Thc storm OF last
Saturday has produced moro tragedies than ina,
Ing tho Mary Joseph Anshns schooner OF
on tho western coast Of sank during 'po
.,.,r ,,,h all an hoard and tho following night three
eoaiadcn vessels from tapc breton 70 Ro'obanonS we're
Aung ashore on the reefs causing tho loss " every 'ou
on board.
HALIFAX Doc. Awhile eight OF ton hsbins schooners
vOrc ly,ns 1t anchor or pgby, heavyssuAn from tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
HANGING HIMSELF ~ HIS SLEEP.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO Til. TRIBUNE.
TON. Dec. "A singular accident, whiC

BOSTON, IT, HTTTETTdT
terminated fatally, happened In Cambridge on Wcdnes
day night Frank Mcclure, age eleven came home tired
from playing and sat down in chair near window to
rest cord hanging from the top of the window casing
attracted his attention and probably suggested TO him the
idea Of playing mt hanging himself for his younger
brother says that he remembers seeing Frank put the
cord round his neck and make different kinds of knots
While PLAYING thus with the cord he fell asleep and
shortly after fell from the chair, tightening the cord
50 that he was chOkcd 10 death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
ALARMING PRETALENCE OF MEASLES.
'pr TELEoRAPB To THs TRIBUNE. I

CLEVELAND, Dec. 4.-This city;is suffering
seriously from epidemic Of measles. Tho disease has
spread to such degree that meeting Of tho Cuyahosa
County Medical socoty held this afternoon 10 dis.
cuss the and devise for stopping the spread
OF the disease II asoerained at this meeting that
since May there have been 5000 IN the city chiefly
among small children. The death rate has been large
aud within the last two months 40 cases bAse ptpyed
fatal,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
WALT VHITMAN AND TIE NEWSPAPERS
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ITT TEEETKHFn Il
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 4.-The bright weather
yesterday brought Walt Whitman over from Camden.
He nothing of his announced lecturng and reading
tour Europe except what he read in the newspapers
and said that the newspapers always gave him great
deal OF information about himself The good gray poet
is in excellent health and has not looked well for
lu..x 4A.nx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
4 SUICIDE TO AVOID ARREST

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. A constable this
afternoon went to the house Of Thornton wainger
expressrnan age forty yeat No 962 North Eghths
serve warrant wahnger for abusing his wife. Upon
entering the house and stating his business to Walnger
the latter drew revolver and bullet through his
own head, dying almost instantly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
TIE PHILADELPHIA KIRMESS.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.-There is q tempest
teapot because ii is New York professor of dane
ing who is teaching the ladies the national
dances OF the different countries for the kr-
mess at the Academy Of Music on Deccm-
bcr 6. Our local dancing masters up in arms. and
the general impression Is that this importation OF talent
is without excuse. Many tickets for the kirmess have
been sold in New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
LESS PAY IN A BLAST FURNACE.
Inv rrtrrp,pu ro rpe Teruuyr

PITTsBURG, Dec. 4.-The employees at tn
Lucy blast furnace the largest In this district have Doe
warned of per cent reduction In wages to go Int
effect on Monday. This furnace Is owned by Carnegl
Bros. * Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THE GARFIELD STAT UE.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 4.-GOvenor HOadly has
appointed a commission Of eight members, of which j.
ID. Cox, OF Hamilton County. is chairman. TO procure
and present Congress statue Of President Garfield
as n part Of the contribution Of Ohio to the National
Gallery in Washington. The statue Is already IN prcpa
rafn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
FAMILY INDICTED FOR MURDER

TOMS RIVER, N. j., Dec. 4.-Tho Grand
Jury Of ocean County have found Indictment against
Elson X. Rockwell, Mrs Wainwright her daughter, ana
her sons Charles and GEORGE for tho murder OF James
Wainwright Tho prisoners brought into court ths
porning and pleaded not guilty" Tho Trial se'
down for Tuesday, January 2Q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
DIAZ AND THE MEXICAN DEBT.

LONDON, Dec. 1.--Prcsident Diz Of Mexico
telcgraphs to friend IN this city that although his
private feeling against the recent settlement OF the
English debt he win support tho arrangement for the
sake OF the credit OF Mexico. Tho coupons Will be
punctuay paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05

northwest suddenly struck them. Tho vessels Mt once
raised their anchors, their travis and for the
harbo The 7. H. Ellis lost her forcmast Ond jibboon
and was unable o pick up OF her does, containing
two men, named Titus and Morchousc. both OF whom
were drowned Several other persons belonging to other
schOOners had narrow escapes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
FALLING FTFIY-SETEN FEET.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I

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TRENTON, Dec. 4.-John Mclaughlin, stone
cutter fell ftyseven feet this afternoon from scalold
on the Masonic Temple. a two-iuch plank which lie
struck broken to pieces, but he picked up alive
lie is fatally hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THE STEAMSHIP CRANBROOK RELEASED

BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.-The Surveyor of the
Port to-day made Investigation in the case OF the
British steamship Cranbrook, seized last night on the
charge OF having thrown overheard 400 tons OF coal
The Surveyor satisfied that the material was refuse
from the mines of Sheffield. The ship was released
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
THREE SCHOOL bOfS DROWNED,
IBy IgJE8gIFu "a yag raIBUygl

KINGSTON, Dec. I.-,Iohn Tully, Anthony
Brookey aud George Bash, school hoYs, living ~
IIauralt, ST. were drowned IN Gross m pond here This
morning, on their way to school They yenncd on the
thin Ice aud broke through. Each Of their mothers is
said To bo a widow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
BISMARCK'S LEGISLATIVE SETBACK.
RrptIy. Dee. 1.-The adoptiOn by the Reich

stag Of Dr. Winlthorsts motion to repeal the law em
powcrng the Government to cxpcl priests implies
complete failure of the negotiations which have been
procccling TINT subject between Prussia ana the
Vatican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
d BASEBALL NINE THAT COsT $31. 900.

PIrrsDuRG, Dec. a.-Thc Pittsburg baseball
nine Tor season represents cost OF over $4,000.
This includes $4,000 paid for the release Of the Columbus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
JCIIINA FIGHTING WITH POISON.

mander of the French forces in Tonqun teegrphs that
an Imperal decree urging the natives poison the
French has pacardcd in Lock Nan. Ii issued,
he SAYS by order of the Viceroy OF Kwang Tung.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
TuE CONVENTION OF FREETHINKERs.

SALAMANCA, Dee. 4.-The Freethinkers' con-
vcn0n opened this evening with an attendance of about
800. j. IT, Bunham OF Michigan, chosen president
and made an address. lie followed by Charles
Watts, of London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-12-05
BRITISH FRANCHISE AND THE LORDS.

LONDON. Dec. lin tne House Of Lords to-day
the Franchise bill passed the committee without
amendment. 1t will up for third reading
tomorrow.
At the banquet last night of the Liverpool Reform
Club, Lord ROsebery said that the three great
questions of the day-thc Navy, Egypt, and Redis-
tribnton-should not be made party questions. lie
connsced the House of Lords to initiate their own
reform. and declared his belief that the hereditary
prInclplc was wrong.