Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-13
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T the track at right angles and was no noticed by the engineer till he struck il He was running at high rate of spec, and fortunately cut the pipe and cleare, the track before the engine had passe, over it, although it raised the engIn at least a foot, she struck the raj square and held 1t. The ensinee reversed, applied the air brake anC stopped the train in her own length No signs of train robbers could b, found or any clue as to who placed tn, obstruction on the track, unless done b, tramps to stop the train and steal ride. No damage was done and th, train arrived here on time.
 MONTREAL, Dec. 4.-Roland Kane, custom officer here, has comme nceC proceedings through Consul Genera Stearns, to secure from the Ireasur, Department at Washington an in formers commission. He furnished in formation leading to important seizure. Of iewelry and diamonds by the United States authorities. A letter from the Treasury Department states that S60,OO( commission money Is In the hand. of the government awaiting a claimant
 SAN fRASCIsCo, Dec. 4.-Judge Law. Ter decided to-day not to dismiss the charge of assault to kill Rgains, George Emerson for shooting Adolph SpTeckels at the time the latter shot and wounded NJ. Fl. De Young. The case IS set for hearing Thursday afternoon Dext.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Dispatches from all pOuts state that the presidential elsctor of the several States met to- day to cast theIr votes as dIre cte1 by the people, and selected messengers Co convey to Washington the result of the ballot At tEe meeting of the electors of thls State at Albany proceedings were suspended for an hour o%iug to the absence of John Del Mar, Of Brooklyn, and AlyIn Deyereux Of the Twenty sixth district. The floor and galleries were crowded at thc time Gnd much disappointment expressed at the failure of the two electors to q spend present when their names were called. Eugene Kelly, banker. presided. When his name was called to vote for vice-presi- dent, he picked mp q ticket with Cleve- lands name on 1t. and deposited l, with the others. One cf the other electors detected the error iu ;jmc tO save MT. Hendricks from being cheated out of one electoral vote. When the votes were announced cheers frcm the audience were given. The returns were signed and Erastus Corning, of Albany, designated as messenger tO convey the returns to Washington.
 In New Jersey the electors united in recommending AttOrney-General Stockton as the proper representative of New Jersey for a Cabinet position, in case Cleveland should determine to select a member of his Cabinet from this State.
 DKSyK KR, Dec. 3.-TEe presidential electors met at noon to-day and cast Colorado's three votes for Blame and Logan.
 SAN FRAScIsCo, Dec. 3.-The steamer San Pablo brings Hong Kong advices to November 4th, and Yokohama to the I7th. The mandarins of Peking have subscribed million dollars to sustain the war agaInst France.
 Severe brutal assaults are reported to have been committed by officers of the American ship Undaunted at Hong Kong, on the crew. American consul Mosby was obliged to discharge all the officers but the captain from the ship.
 Red sunsets have again made their appearance at Yokohama.
 The first telephone line ever con- structed Tn Japan is now being built to Kiosig.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-A delegation oi Philadelphia letter carriers called upon Postmaster General Hatton today and prosecuted memorial stating that the character of their employment comes within the provision of the eight hour law. and that they are entitled to com pensation for extra hours of labor given the Government since the passage oi the act, and requesting Hation to pro vide n remedy. The Postmaster Gen eral informed the delegation that Con gressional action will be neces sa-y m the case and indicated willingness to further the procurement of necessary legislation by all means at his com mand.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-In the Superior Court an attachment was granted against the property in thIs State Oi Thomas Carmichael of Glasgow, Scot land. in an action brought by Henry IS Welles. to recover S30,0OO for services rendered in procuring purchaser foI Carmichael for the MInnIe Moore silver mine. located m Idaho. The same coUrl granted an attachment m an action brought by the same plalntlt agains' Henry H. Sawyer and Edward Everett Pray. for the recovery Of S4l,JOJ tOi services rendered them m procuring tho loan of money from Carmichael to pur chase machinery and aid them to Torn a company to work a mine at Centra City, Colorado, owned by the Richard son Gold and Silver Mining Company.
 DUBLIN. Dec. i-The Freemani Journal considers the redistributioI bill an equitable measure, and say Gladstone has fulfilled his pledge t' Ireland. The NauOnalists Will nov probably be able to elect some member in England. The Irish Times reJoice that the leaders of both parties wer: wise enough to create no new lrisl grievance, and that their plan IS con s!stent.
 PRESCOTT, Dec. 4.-The United State District court has been in session her, ten days, during which tune thre Mormons have been convicted Of poly gamy. To-day, cases of w. J. Flax and James Skousen came up for trial when to the surprise of everyone, an' in the face of direct command Of tn bishop of the church, both pleade' guilty. Chef Justice HoEard vii sentence all five tomorrow morning a ten o'clock.
 BosroS, Dec. Mrs. Howe, of tn Woman's Bank, after having serve' three years in the house of correction for swindling depositors, and who's case attracted great attention at th time, has, 1t Is reported, announced her self as agent in new enterprise oi | Concord street which from the at yertisement seems to be & sOmewha similar institution to the Woman Bank. Seven dollars per month n terest is offered on SlOO with thrr months interest in advance. Th original Woman's Bank offered pc cent. per month on SlOO and thre months interest ID advance. Lare deposits were received with dlsastrou results to the depOsitors.
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