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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
MR.. RICE, OF ONTARIO, NOMINATED FOR SPEAKER
THE SENATORIAL CAUCUS.

MR.. RICE, OF ONTARIO, NOMINATED FUR SfIsAhIh
THE SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
ALBANY, Dec. 81 Democratic Assemblymen
met in caucus tonight. Assent yman James +.
Higgins of New-York, presided Messrs Rice OF
Ontario and johnson, of Westchester, were placed
in nomination for Speaker. vote resulted as FOL
lows: Rice, 81; johnson, %; " elch, of Niagara,
Mr. Rice was then nominated unanimously. The
old officers were renOminated.
The Democratic Senators met in caucus to-'lght,
Senator Titus presiding. Senate kiernaL noml-
mated John G. Jacobs for preside 4 pro tem., and
the motion prevailed without dissenting voice
Senator Punkett nominated NJ. +. Holahan, OF
New-York for clerk. Senator Herman hoped he
would withdraw the name of Mr. HOlahan Senator
Murphy thought this was no time to bring fight
between the two factions, especially when the
Democrats were in so small a minority. Senator
Campbell said with the lesson of last November
fresh in the minds of all he did not think il polite
10 oppose the name of Mr.. Holahan. Mr.. Plunkett
said ne came as a Democrat, and that II was time
now for them to act as men, not like children. MT
Plunkett finally Withdrew Mr.. HOlahans name.
Mr. Titus then placed f. G. Mott of Buffalo, in nom,
ination for clerk, and the nomination was agreed
to. William H. Mcintosh, of CObleskille was nom
mated for sergcant-at-aTms.
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PARDON REFUSED 4 MURDERER.
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TRENTON, y. j., Dec. 31.-The application
for communication OF the death sentence against James
Graves OF Newark for the murder Of little Eddie Loden
the lamplighter, two years ago, was unanimously re-
ccted by the Court Of Pardon In session here this after
noou The application had been refused twice before
Tho Mcssrs Mach counsel for the prisoner hoped for
different result to-day owing to the certificate Of four
pbyscans TO the effect that Graves s imbece and ire
sponsbe for his acts The hope of counsel was shared by
the majority people II Is said, however that the court
bae the opinion Of some half dozen physicians Of It's
spOnshle ,r,.
The cour was not asked TO consider the case ot Robert
Marin the wife and child murderer OF Newark, whose
apcation had refused at the last session OF the
c6urt The prisoners both sentenced 10 hang on
Thursday next and there IS expectation or any inter-
ference to delay their fate.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGLSL4TURE.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

BosTON, Dec. 31.-GeorGe |. Bruce, of SOmer-
vilc IS the Republican candida for President Of the
state Senate and movement appears to have been
made among the Democratic Senators to put candidate
in the field Mr. Bruce may be unanimously elected Sew
era Of the more prominent Democrats favor Mr. Bruce
and viii vote for him. The cerkshp of the Senate will
be given to the veteran stephen N Clifford Of DuXbury
who has otliciated at the desk since 1858.
For the Speacrship the House George A. Marden is
second time the Republican candidate and his reelection
is assured probably without opposition as the Demo
Gratis do not appear to be talking OF any candidate The
speedy and harmonious organization OF the Legisla-
trc will be one promise of brief session If the organ
ization takes place expected il is probable that the
committees will he announced on Friday, as Dotn the
gentlemen who are prospective presiding officers have
made themselves acquainted far possible with the
autecedcnts and qualifications of the members.
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NO ASSEMBLY ELECTION CONTESTS.
ALONZO BEDELL, OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, DECIDES
NOT TO PRESS HIS CASE.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBCNE'l
ALBANY, Dec. Silt now seems that the
Assembly of 1884 will have contested election case 70
decide There been considerable talk here about the
case of AlOnzo Bcdell Republican, of Rockland County,
against Fclter Dem Ocrat the laerhay ng receiv
ed his certificate of election normal majority OF seven
votes That this majority is fraudulent one acquainted
with the facts Of the disputes. Mr.. Beden is how
ever under the disadvantage Of having Republican AS
scmby deal with, which would insist on legal proof
and would like the last Democratic Assembly seat one
of their own party purely technical grounds In this
case appears that in the lid averstraw District an
unauthorized outsider. Democrat was acting as In
rpcctor and handling ballots for considerable time at
the last election Moreover for some hours only one
regular inspector az the polls, contrary 10 the
provisions of the statute.
Is t's election dis ricf wore farowu ore hr H-l'l
would five majority, not counting several other
Illegal votes which If thrown out would leave Mr. Feer
minority MnCh moro technical grounds than
this have often succd for Democrats to award seats to
their parsans but il Is doubtful whether the Republican
majority would its way clear TO making right the
wrong committed these grounds. Mr. BcdeH and
his counsel Hon. Frederick W. Hollis, Of West Chester
lately Republican candidate for Senator was here, but
after mature dcibcratiOn and consultation with leading
Republicans present they have decided not 10 press the
case to appeal TO the people OF Rocknd County next
fan in the matter This viii leave tn" Committee on
Privileges and Elections practically without any work.
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ROME TO COYCILI4TE THE PRIESTS.
WHAT Is THE TRUE OBJECT OF THE COUNCIL IN
BALTIMORE NEXT MONTH.

BALTIMORE NEXT MONTH.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE,l
PITTsBURG, Dec. 31.-In speaking OF the
great gathering of Roman Catholic Bishops to be held at
Baltimore ncxt month prominent PttsburGer, weli
known Catholic whose name Is withheld Tor the present
said tonight: 1.-THE importance of the meeting mas Oeeh
exaggerated even by those persons whose statements
have seemed to be most wild. But no person in guessing
ot its objects has come anywhere the mark It's
chief business will be devise rules and government
under which the priests Of the church may ENJOY greater
liberties This is very much III nature OF kesohuoh
when the extreme conservation of the Catholic church Is
remembered But the head Of the church realized long
ago that something of the kind to prevent
rebellion.
No person but those who know the inner workings OF
the Church have any idea OF the completeness Of conrO
heretofore exercisedby dignaes those 0t low de-
gree Something OF the kind necessary long ago. But
the Intelligence of the priesthood has increased IN proper
ton TO the growth Of civilizations and the time has come
when their rights must be recognized. This has been
shown in our own community in Of Fathers Hickey
sheehan and Tracey and these, important ~ they are
have indicated only in asma degree the extent OF the
turmoil
"The Bishops have not suggested the reform OF
their own accord As rule they better han other
men ard reliuquish power reluctantly. But II became
apparent to their superOrs long ago that something
would have be done; and the bishops nave generously
been permted to do the work II Wnat manner the 81 =
TEN OF government VIII be anehdel canUI sdy NH t
after the results achieved by them nave Deen appC'e
by the Pope not know that the reforms VIII eGieHa
beyond the boundaries OF the United staes anu 10 no.
think they will What have told you Is correct ana
will be the first intlmatiOn TO the pc's OF the EoO
fortune I'm store for them. Up TO the present time ey
have been kept much ia ignorance as persons eney
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u1LWArKEE L4WTERS BANDE EPITHEES
rPr rrLEcRApn TO THE rRIRrxE

MILWAUKEE. Dec. 31.-EXcitement Is
created in legal circles by the report that Ephram Mari
ncr the weknOwn attorney OF This city, has gwen the
lie 70 Colonel william T. Villas tha famous Iroquos
for and alleged candidate for Presidential hOnor. In
vestgatioU proves the truth Of the report The
Cured In the Circuit Court room at Racine.
The two men opposing counsel in the great legal
controversy bet tween ]. l. Case and Fish Brothers.
"YOu are a liar, sir you liar exclaimed Mari
ner rising TO his feet and abOrng under strong excite
ment.
Villas faced Mariner, and In lofty manner accused him
of taking advantage OF the courtroom tO insult him and
10 prove himself a bully, braggart and coward.
Friends interfercd and led the two men away As Villas
f. proud TO he considered fighting man. ii IS believed
that he will challenge Mariner TO fight duel Mariner,
who Is also distinguished for his cOmbdtiyeness, VIII
doubtless accept the challenge.
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! PHYSICIANS SUIT FOR SLANDEE.
rBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRmUNEl

NEw-H,VEN, Conn, Dee. 3l.-ln September
the wife Of Joseph Mallory, wealthy downtown grocer
died in childbirth She had been attended by Dr. NJ ere
min, physician not liked hy MI. Mallory. Ills "'.t,
bcvrr particnllrlr re- uc.,d To have Dr Cremn. Al
cr Mrs Mallory = death, her husband outspoken In
,li, charge that Dr. Cremin had killed her Dr. Crenin
called at the store collect his bill when the de nus
hand CHARGED him with numbering bis wtfc ana 10 the
prcseucc lar4c crowd, drove Inn out o lt STORE al
tne point OF "A meat cl'dyrI, striking IN "iln ~;
Df Crcmin has II yitutc1 sIlt ~ gInst Mallory Tor
~ 600 for assault aud battery and SANDER A large
brick block owned 10y Mallory has been attached Ire
suit viii come up al the coming term OF the SApeIo.
Court.
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GRAIN DEALERS MOVE TO NEW-YORK.
MIIMINE, BoDMAN & co.. OF ELECTROMAGNETIC
THEIR FAILING TRADE.

MIIMINE, BODMAN Coz OF BALllMOhE--hE'lNE
THEIR FAILING TRADE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
BALTIMORE, Dec. 31.-The grain firm of Mil
mine Bodman Co.. OF Baltimore, Will abandon their
house in this city tomorrow and move to New-Iork
The cause OF the removal is the allngo in the grain
trade in Baltimore. L. W. BOdman states that the firm
has done well in Baltimore and has made good deal OF
money but the particular branch OF the grain trade when
# Looks after has been gradually centring in NewYork
and has caused the change 1.-The grain trade in Bat
more said he is considerable but most OF 1t comes
from the yirgnas and Pennsylvania, and this we have
not tried TO cover Our trade Is from the west OF the
AIcgbenes where the tendency Is to New-1OrR; the
west of the Mississippi is centring in Chicago.
The firm of Mminp, BOdman ~ Co. began business In
1861 The new house will under the Immediate manGge
meDt of William NJ Cooper and j. g. Tate of the present
firm H. f. Baldwin will retire from the partnerships
and J.. W. BOdnTn who has been associated win MT
C,oprr in the cement Of the Baltimore business WI
NE 10 Chicago and .,.-,,L liT. TATE In intutsc-
I.rnt OF the business at that point. The business at
Toledo will continue under the same management as
heretofore.
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SPANISH POLITICAL QUESTIONS.

A STATEMENT B1 HE NlNlHlLls Df W NAi'--A'-NDiN
sAGAsTA's POWER.
. LONDON Dec. 31.-The Madrid correspondent OF
20 ,,4.cs ...,., tlai GcGeIui LOpyl Doungucl.
the Spanish Minister of War, having insisted that
the reply of the Cores TO the speech from the throne
should lead the Liberal majority to approve uni
yersal suffrage the revision of the Constitution and
a dissolution of the COrtes, Cancellation has broken
down. and Senor Scgasta has now the COrtcs and
the country with him. The Times correspondent had
an interview with General Domnguez upon the
subject and the latter stated that he believed that
any attempt to form a Republic would bring about
disorder and civil war, and raise the brute force
barbarism. He stated that Senor RUIZ ZoTllIa, by
nls action in fostering the Badajos conspiracy, and
by the issuing of his recent manitestOs, has COM
pietey destroyed all the remaining chances for
the formation of Spanish Republic. General
Dominique further SAID: So long as l am Minis
ter OF War will not allow politics to molcSt the
army. J have faith in the future of a great
monarchIc, advanced the Liberal party, l favor
universal suffrage, always excluding soldiers from
the power to vote, for reasons Of discipline
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FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS, Dec. 31.-The solicitor who was reported to
have been found murdered in his office Saturday, was
NJ Behoist Lucy He was not killed. but was badly
wounded by pistol shots inflicted by lunatlc.
SOFIA. Dec. 31.-The resignations Of the Bulgarian
Ministry which were rendered 10 Prince Alexander on
Friday last have been withdrawn.
LONDON, Dec 31-The circular published by The GLOBE
on Saturday said to have been issued to the Grand
Master OF Orange societies urging the formation In Ire
land OF armed Orange volunteers, was pronounced a
forgery.
WARSAW, Poland, Dec. 31.-A Nihilist printing office
was discovered in this city SATURDAY In an obscure
street. The cOmpostOrs escaped.
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KILLED HIS SCN-IN-LAW.
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COLUMBUS, S. c., Dec, 31.-At Conway, Sat
uray night Cornelius ~ Baker stabbed James j. Chest
nut his son-n-law, in the abdomen, inAictng wound
from which he died yesterday morning The testimony
before the COroner's Jury showed that the cutting was
entirely mprovoked. Both parties were intoxicated Bad
feeling had existed between them for time past and
Raker had frequently threatened to kill his daughters
husband After the killing Baker went to his house bid
his family goodbye forever saddcd his horse ana rode
away He s still al large but sbcris posse Is In plr
suit of him Chcstnus widow is frantic over her allie
ton and as she is about to become mother serious CON
sequences are feared. All the parties are white and OF
standing IN the community.
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PLANS OF Ell MAHDI IN EGYPT.
ALARGE FORCE OF REBELS BETWEEN sUAKIM AN


SlNCA1.
LONDON, Jan. IA dispatch to The Daily Necrs
from Suakim says :" Ell Mahdi intends to descend
upon Egypt proper. The iusurrectiOnary move
ment is spreading along the coast, and
Baker Pacha is convinced that it is
of most formidable religiO-pOitical
character Abyssinian demonstrations on
tho Kassala road render the sltua-
ton still more critical Nothing can
be done at present, as an immediate advance would
mean disaster. The British gun-boats have gone to
MassOwah.
One thousand women and children, together with
400 soldiers are bravely holding out at Sincat.
Even with the prOmptest action on the part OF
England there will be barely time TO save those
people from a terrible fate 1t is believed
that there are 10000 rebels between Suakim
and Sincat Should the Egyptians attempt TO
march to BeTbeT it Is believed that one hundred
thousand rebels would oppose them. A
general order was issued on Monday an an
nOuncing the appointment of Baker
Pacha as Governor-General of Eastern Soudan.
Major Holroyd, a British officer, has been dis
missed from the Egyptian service for striking ma
tive officer.
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MICHIGAN CAPIT1L ~ THE SOUTH.
fBY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE. /

NICKSBURG, Dee. 31.-Mcssrs. j. B. ShcT-
wood C. s. Vass, j. NJ. stoal and f. Howard citizens Of
Michigan, mill owners and men Of capital arrived here
this morning by steamer Headlight from the SunhOwer
country. They made a trip from Grecnvie to Rolling
Fork through the SuuflowCr Deer Creek and NaZ0O
country personally 10 inspect the timber OF the
country They say bright future is III store for the
lumber business or this region They several
thousand acres Of land in the delta and say they pUr-
pose making fthcr purchases, erecting mills and gather
ing In this rich timber harvest
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4 scHOoLu4STER ROUGHLY HANDLED.
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CLEVELAND, Dec. 31.-A sensational affair
occurred ut ChardOn, small town twenty miles from
Cleveland James Hess, young man who teaches a
country school the village this morning punished
one his boy pupils severely The boy went home and
reported the facts to his father who became terribly
RACED and sought Hess in the schOOhOuse. He attacked
him before eyes of the scholars and pounded and
kicked him about the head and body a horrible man
ncr Hess became unconscious ana il is feared his Uu-
Tics will prove fatal
The assailan whose name has not been learned, fed
after seeing badly he had injured Hess. Officers and
citizens securing the nesbborhOoi i'll search OF the
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CHESAPEAKE Bay OYSTERS SCARCE
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by TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNEl
New HAVEN, Dec. 31.-Captain John Herycy,
of the schooner Ovea OF the vessels in the oyster
trade plvng between this port and Baltimore reports
that the Chesapeake Bay oyster beds are about exhausted
These beds have worked for nearly fifty years. and
until within twelve months attempt has been made to
cultivate Them The shells ana seed oysters have all been
sold TO Northern Dealers and at last the seemingly
limited supply has given out Captain Hcrvey says that
Il will take at least three years Of careful cultivation be
fore the Baltimore beds I'm producing condition again
OYSTERS here and the dealers say that they
not enough to supply present orders The prices
higher than ever before The selected oysters bring
81 30 TO 81 40 gallon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
MINSTREL FESTIVAL IN CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-The minstrel festival
originated by Manager r. E. j. Miles after the successful
dramatic festival of last year, and carried into execution
nv the Fr0hmans. began tonight fl Musc
Hall The weather was bad, but fdly
1000 persons were in attendance. The
stage was occupied by 800 400 persons. The
scenery consisted OF single set for the whole perform
ance The audience was exceedingly dcmOnstratye. II
tnc programme there was music than dialogue. l.
was rather difficult to hear the LATTER owing To m SIZE OF
the hall The leading performers from Callrnders
ana Haycry's Mnstres The festival Will continue
throughout the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
SHOT UIIW 4 roy PISTOL.
lBI TELEGRArm TO mE TRIBuNFJ

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 3l.-Emcst White, aged
nineteen Of Mrs Catharine White shot his younger
brother aged on with toy pistol Sunday afternoon
Both boys playing with the weapon and they did
not think it loaded. During their game Ernest
pO8tod the pistol at his brother saying he did
"YOur money your life !" and pulled the trigger A
report followed and bullet pierced Edwards brain The
wounded boy is still alive gt and perfectly conscious
but he cannot The wound has been rODcd 70
depth OF tour mches. hn lhc balI canmOt De tOnmd.
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1 lrrEDERER EXPOSED BY MS WIFE.
ley rELFGRArn TO TIE rRIRrNE.l ]

TBl IELFGKAFH IKIHTTNt"I
MILWAUKEE, Dee. 31.-Nlrs. Rose Nandecar,
serving short term in the House OF Correction for
an assault to-day confessed that her husband was the
murderer OF Mead the banker, who was robbed ana as
sassinated at Waupacca year ago. She says
Vandecar left his home I'm Point the night be-
fore tbr murder, taking with him gun and, accom-
panied bv a young whom don't know, he walked 10
Waupacca VandecaT shot dead but the two divided thc
money When / next saw him ne had but part oil the
MONEY He stn had the shirt worn on the night
of The murder Ii stained with blood lie asked me
Mead" ~, -, -...
The accused man is in Jail and the trial comes
I'D next week
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IRISH CRIME AND AGITATION.

DUBLIN, Dee. 31.-The dead body OF an
Orangeman was found in bCghole yesterday near
Portadown County Armagh. The deceased man mad
been obnoxious to the Roman Catholics in the vicinity
There is great excitement to-day in Dromore' county
Down The Orangrmen there are disappointed because
hr meeting of the NaOna- announced Tor New ear
day was not prohibited by the Government, ana nave
determined To prevent Its Dclhs htII ALooP7 '' '''
preserve order
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TT0 CHILDREN FATALLY BURNED.

LITTLE Rock, Ark Dec. 31.-A dispatch to
The Go.ene from Morillton says; While Henry James
and his wife were visiting at neighbOrs to-day, their
house was destroyed by ire One child was burned 10
death and another fatally injured"
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1 MORTGAGE LOAN EXTENDED.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3l.-Five million dol
lars of tile Lchg Coal and Navigation Compahys nrst
mortgage riXp.r cent loan, maturing next APRIL mas
Lru extended at fDur-aud I-half per cent Inc remain
iug amount outstanding 3sl siO VIII be pad III money
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He accidentally made the acquaintance OF Ihonas NC
Gineean who taking liking to the stranger TOOK him
:. h hoe od,1n0 him permisson TO remain at his home
I'm he coud get some work McGinggan ana ms "ile
treated the stranger kindly, but that didn't prevent us
rohbnc his host OF 300 while the latter was aseep ast
night The police arrested him this morning at CaVeIt
Station as he was boarding train for New YORK. lie
was sent 10 a TO await the action OF the Grand jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
THE SHAW BROTHERS, CREDITORS.

BosToN, Dee. 31.-Ihe Herald prints rumor
to the that George W. Morse counsel for the shaW
bo has been i'm NcwYork since the meeting here last
Thursday has offered settlement with the New-IOrk
creditors: who had combined TO test the assignment 10
Wylnau,
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STATE PRISON FINANCES.

ArBURN, Dec. 31.-Tho prison earnings for
December we're 1897 %; and disbursements S9s44 "a
SING SING Dec 3l-The earnings at Sing Sing Prison
for December were $19,559 80; expenditures 49,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
corovPI. RATupoyE's CONDITION.

HANOVER, Dee. 3l.-Coloncl Rathbone Is
still unable 10 make rational statement concerning the
killing Of his wife, and continues to labor under the del-
sion that he is the victim Of persecution.
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DIRECTING TO A PRIESTS PREACHING.

VIENNA, Dec. 3l.-A jesuit missionary
named umcriy. while preaching yesterday in the
Cuurcb Of ST. John denounced the immortality, which, he
ALLEGED, prevailed among workn,mrn. some twenty OF
t latter arose and denounced the assertions OF the
preacher aul stoned the pulpit rush of the cogrega,
lion for tie doors c,,d, during winch large number OF
people were injured. The police made several arrests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
RrRLED BIT RESCUED ALITE.

MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 3l.-Italians employed
at the Lynn Water Works were engaged in digging
tunnel at North saugs this morning when the earth sud
denly cayed n burying nine of them. They were dug
ont, five of them being badly injured the foreman
.iIN
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PlSSLNG / FORGED CHECK.

WASHINGTON, \. D., Dec. 31.-A man, giving
the name Of T. n Foster to-day passed forged certified
check for $50 on Mayor Beatty The forged paper was
drawn on tbs Merchants National Bank, OF PoughkeeP-
.ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-01
ANASSIGNuENT IN NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 31.-Jacob JarOs, proprietor
Of The Fair" made an assignment to-day. HE liabil
ties are 10000 The assets have nominal value OF
81 600 TO 500 OOO His creditors are chiefly III New
York.
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PySINEs- EMBARRASSMENT IN LONDON.
LONpoN, Dec. 81 .--AloXmder Brogdcn, Mcn-
Der OF Parliament Tor W,lucsDury and an non-nastci'
ha, failed His liabilities are s723OOo.
Hcnl. BsozIcn iron master, and formerly partner