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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.

ST.. JoHN's. n. F., Dec. 2G.-Thc Newiound-
land executive has issned proclamation iorbddhg an
Orange procession in HarbOr Grace and other parts OF
Conception Bay. Numerous afidayts were made be-
fore Judge Bennett affirming the certainty Of disturb
ances OF the peace OF public demonstration or
urOcesson Sir Ambrose Shea has been appointed 10Y
error OF Newfoundland being the nfst nat'e anu Cah
olic Governor since the days or CABOT.
MONTREAL, Dec. 26.TLe official returns at the Health
Office to-day show that there were deaths from small
pox I'm that city Thursday in the hospitals ana
IN St Henri Yesterday there deaths In the city,
l in ST. lean Baptlste and / in st. Cunegonde Ihere
are now only q Infected houses In tie CITY, ana ohy
new case has been verified In tho three days ING
disease has now ceased to be epdeuic
LONDON Ont, Dec. 26.-The body OF Walter Wadding-
ton was found on Wharnclfc Road yesterday with half
his head blown Off gun was lying close by tho body
II is not known whether he committed suicide or was
murdered
OTTAWA, Dec. 26.-The Canada Gazette to-day an
nounces the appointment of the Marquis OF Lorne to be
Honorary Commissioner for Canada at tho Indian and
Colonial Exhibition and TO be president OF tho CANADIAN
Commison and Lord Monck to DO vicepresden OF That
Commission.
MArrAwA ont, Dec 26.-Dlphthera has appeared
here but as yet the disease Is confined To one family
Five children OF the family have already ded from H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
cryNJyGLY sECRETIyG HIS MONEY.

WELLsvILLE Ohio, Dec. 26 (Spec'dt. "A
Marty of Christmas jewellers returning from East Liver
noo last night by the roadside the body OF
man with revolver lying near me man was ho' u0"u'
but bullet hole through his coat to!a Oh marry"
ono A, tho and of an hour bo was restored to con-
,rs,.ss and said that his name was Zachary Davis.
that he had been at work in tho mines at Braidr ood
mn, and had started from that place on December l
with $500 to walk to Scranton Penn; Last nlgas gIs
nc ne nn5on when ne was feed by blow from one OF
Tho men his pockets raed the tnioyes securing
~ 3 on m ,oH bayis exhibited III great gee snugly
StJ nocket in the leg OF each boot. each containing
S5oo yHch the robbers had not been able TO hpd To
started by boat for Pttsburg having ueciueu w
90 mo further on foot.
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NO PROSPECT OF SKATING YET.
PREPARATIONS AT CT NrRAL PARK coMPLErE-oNhi
THE ICE WANTED.

PREPARATIONS AT cI NrRAL PARK CoMPLErE-oNLf
THE ICE WANTED.
The cold westerly winds that swept over the
c, park lakes Yesterday kept tue water In constant
agitation and afforded small prospects Of skating 10 tho
sebooboys who sroed through the Park with tho nope
OF finding at least thin crest OF Ice forming III low
of the inets whore protection from the wna was
afforded CLASSY surface appeared but IL was stii 700
weak for tho most daring boy to venture on The usua
preparations have bsen made by the Park author'os
On the largo lake the skating ghouse whop was rebuilt
last wear was not taken down last SUNNI Week ago y
ndeut Parsons directed IL TO DC lnolouSuH
cleaned and repaired. platform was aid IN IroI Oh n9
buiding to tho lake. Tho snowploughs scrapers and
been taken out from tho storehouses anu
The ARRANGEMENTS completed for setting up tue shts
The water in The lakes Is always lowered ~ wlnter
said Mr. Parsons hasten the work OF the rosI unn
Tate skatne less dangerous In case person pleaas
through only in few place, raa' PaT saS0 Sas ss
noois dozen enough 10 be dangerous CcpuM ih nns -.
aiways been fortunate In escaping such aoclueysi
my knowledge skater was ever drowned ,his
Are there to DO any changes In tho arrangements '
wInteri" , an IN ,orrnor voar, T.la
ANAL lafe on the east side set apart Tor the euros
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
WHAT MIR. RIGELow SAYS.

Mr.. Bigclow said to a TRIBUNE reporter, at
his home, No. 81 Gramercy Park. last evening; fes
IL Is true that have sent in resignation as Assistant
Treasurer. On Christmas eve mailed letter 10 secre
tary Manning giving in full my reasons Tor DONG 80
am perfectly willing that the public should know all
about the why have taken this STEP but Tor the
present do not consider that have any right TO ciyugo
them. do think that could tell the contents oi
my letter without tho consent OF Secretary Manning as
what have written Is now his property. My motives
are plainly stated him and there can be no question
about there being anything hidden or that can De s
understood. In "a general way l can only state tnat
consider the risks connected with the administration OF
the duties OF the Office great and do not care TO
take the responsibility Ny letter was written In
friendly spirit and asked the Secretary to select some
other person in my place. But what have written 10
final and will not accept tho Office"
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cor1n NOT GONE IVY "pEAR ROY" on HIlL :

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2G (SpecidD.-Samucl
Sharp was before Magistrate Smith this afternoon
charged with beating his wife. number Of neigbors
testified that he frequently whipped her and her chill
dren They often out OF tho house crying murder
and Sharp chased thom with knife ia drove his wife
from the house last night in her night dress carrying
baby Mrs Sharp attempted TO save her husband.
"Yes, hc beats mo-" she said, g but 1t is my own fault
have a bad tor que"
"Your kindness will not amount to anything" replied
the Judge.
Whom asked he had to the prisoner replied
"Nothng, my dear boy"
.'You are "a masher" interrupted tho magistrate
Don't YOU come any OF the dear boy racket over me-
You can't catch the Squire with any such blarncy Six
hundred dollars bail"
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TO QUIT THE SEARCH Ar NANTICOKE.
THE MINE TO De ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO TIE


TO DE ADANDONED-Obol NNL'S ~ AAA''
WORK.
WuKrsBARRE, Dec. 26 (SpecidD.-It is
now asccrtainod on good authority that the
portion of the mine at Nanticoke where
rho accident occurred will have to be abandoned alto
gothcr and the twenty-six men who now ma grave
IN il eft there for all time This step 1t Is be-
oved 4, necessary as will be impossible to remove tho
obstrucons lodged in the gangways II seems that as
fast "a the ouicksaud and water are taken OUT the cum
gnws in from the great break IN the refuse
heap At frat it was hoped that TINS
impossible The only way to prevent tho coal refuse
and sand from falling into tho chamber which opens
up INTO the niue is to remove thes the
whole thing-milllons OF tons ihls MS i ,Et Tat
direction To sink shaft is also out Of the question
Ten shafts could be sunk aud still the men might
NOT be found For every shovelini
Of debris taken out two come In;
million dollars besides the great risks OF me- would
ot clear the mne The only thing to be done Is TO wall
nm the mine and erect u monument over lte spot
whore the men are supposed to be-. This Is thought
viii be done II the relatives OF the enonDed mlners
consent to this the company Will give them S4oVOo 10
be dispensed among them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
MIR. BIGELOW DECLINES.
HE WILL NOT BE ASSISTANT TREASURER
THE PRESIDENT AND MR.. MANNING REFUSE ~ NV"
THE REASONS FOR THE DECIINArloN.

THE PRESIDENT AND Mr. MANNING REFUSE 10 uif-
THE REASONS FOR THE DEoLINArIoN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (SpecidD john DlSe-
low has declined the appointment OF Assistant IreaS
OF the limited States at NowYor In letter TO secre
tarv Manning he states OF his refusal 10 a
cent the Office but Mr. Manning. having sent ING co'
wunicaton to the President, declines to make puohc Us
contents At the White House no Information Can 10
secnred as Mr. Cleveland has decided not to say any
thing about the matter at present. Some surprise 10
Mr. BigeOw should have been nOmihuteu
without il having been previously asceraned "he'ner
he would accept the Office He was nominated on
December l6, Mr. Acton's term expired on Dacemocr
ls. and Mr. Bigelow confirmed on De
cember o. Tho reason why the Senate
so promptly confirmed him that Mr.. Actons Don"
had run out and it. was doomed ry to have an
officer ut the head OF the subTreasury in Newfork VINO
would have 10 officially In securing without trouble tue
heavy bond required of him. Tho prompt confirmation
WAS not intended as a compliment in any way but was
dictated by necessity.
There good deal OF specula alton tonight as 10 WHO
will now get the place. j. Edward simmons, ot the
Stock Exchange who figured a candidate for the COZ
ccorship is again mentioned Whether another tHdeh
man will he appointed doubtful. The nomination
of Mr. Bigeow is generally regarded as having squared
the account between the Administration an1 tho Grey
stone rage The IMPRESSION is gaining ground that an
attempt will be made to lind a naa not Identified win
any OF the Democratic factions In tho city, even II nc
has to be got in another part OF the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
PREMIER BRISSON TO RESIGN.
NJ DE FREYCINET TO FORM A MINISTRY AFIE
GprNY Is EIECTEn PRESIDENT.

NJ. DE FREYCINET To FORM MINISTRY AFTER
GRrvY is ELECTED PRESIDENT.
PARIS, Dec 26.-It is generally understood
that the Bnsson Cabinet will resign and that NJ de
Freycinet Will form Ministry after the collection OF NJ
Gr.vy as President OF the French Republic which now
annears certain NJ Grevy will mark his reelection by
proclaiming amnesty 20 all political offenders.
The report that Admiral Galiber Miuster OF Marine
and Colonies, had resigned is confirmed
Cabinet meeting held to-day Mt which FreSdent
Grevy presided NJ Brisson the Prime Minister, was Ill
and did not attend the meeting In the Senate to-day
NJ Goblet Minister OF Public Instruction. Justified the
withdrawal OF the tpends Of the clergy who he tau'
while receiving Government pay were attacking the
Government He regretted that the clergy had not fol-
lowed the moderate counsels Of the Pope
The Tonquin and Madagascar credits were adopted py
a vote of 225 to 6l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
MIsHAPs TO VESSELS AT SEA.

LONDON. Dec. 26.-The bark Thomas Flctch-
err to MouevideO from Montreal the outward voyage
encountered a gale which lasted for several days The
vessel badly strained. She filled with water ana
had her masts lifted and stern plates started.
VICTORIA H. Co Dec. 26.-In thick fog last night the
British bark Arabella lumber laden for Australia while
In tow OF the tug Pilot went ashore on the rocks OH
Trial Islands few miles from this port IL trying 10
get her on the Pilot also stranded. Both Vesses
are hard and fast tho Steamers have gone 70
their assistance Their position is perlIous II souln
east wind springs up heavy surf breaks on the sl1e
where vessels The Pilot Is owned by X Duns-
muir sons, Of Victoria, and is valued at SOC 900 she
3
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HOW CHRISTMAS IS OBSERVED IN GERMAN.
BERLIN, Dec. 26.--Emperor william Is Id thc
best OF health and spirits He spent christmas o
the eompany OF other members the royal family On
Christmas Day he was as palace of the Crown Prince
where he presided the family dinner given Dy .ne
rrown PSnce. The city presents the usual Chris'naS
seek - cf Squares aud streets are ner1l'Y r"NNF'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
CAST AWAY N THE ARCTIC.
PROBABLE Loss or THE wHALER AMETHYST AM
HER CREW OF FORTY MEN.

WAsnINGrON, Dec. 2G.-Secretary Manning
ha. received tho following dispatch from Senator Fair
dated san Francisco December 2L Tho American
whaling bark Amethyst this port Is supposed to have
been lost on way from the Arctic Ocean The last
shin to arrive thinks she got down to Bohrng Sea- Ihe
Amethyst had on board Of forty men, II the ship
has bean lost on passage down tho crew may have
cot on shore on OF the Islands OF the BeAriag Sea-
I'm which case unless assistance s rendered immediately
they will all freeze 10 death. petition from tho
owners and masters OF tho whaling ncct has been
forwarded you by mail imporng You to send up n re-
lief and search party. VIII you send such party mmn-
dittely Ia case the Amethyst arrives VIII telegraph
YOU promptly 80 that you countcrm md orders
Promptly upon receipt OF the dispatch AT the Treasury
kilograms we're sent experienced officers OF tue ReVe-
ME Marine nt san Francisco asking foc Information ~
10 the probable condition OF the ice IN Bchrns Sea- but
answers have not yet been received Tho prevailing
opnlnion among the Treasury officials Is that II wOuid
be impraccibe % sond ont search party at TINS sea
SON as there vessel In the possession OF tho Gov
erumcn strong enough to battle with the Arctic Ice IN
winter The Revenue Marine steamer Corwln'
vessel that ha, heretofore boon remarkably successful
I'm Arctic work Is now at san Francisco and II It's re-
garded as feasible to mako tho search she would uh-
doub,ely be selected for that purpose. II tho advices
received from san Francisco are favorable to tho under
taking the matter VIII DO laid before the President Tor
his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
nRAIa ro1LIYER COVE TO HIS LAST AC00UNI

Mt. STERLING, Ky, Dec. rs (Spec'a0. -
Craig Toliyer of Rowan County fame, leader OF the
Tover faction and desperate OF the frat order who
has attached to his name long list ofhe darkest deeds
was shot six miles from Martnsburg on the evening OF
december % by Asberry Crisp Crisp and Toliver had
been the most intimate friends but fell TO quarreinr
while drunk Crisp had consented for Toiver 10 oscor
his girl home, and Tolver was with her IN an ADJOINING
roo,o when Crisp entered his jealousy was aroused
ond he drew his pistol and fred killing Toiver In
stantly. Tolliver's friends Gre wild with excitement
and the woods are full Of them" in search OF Crisp
Some OF them wero here to-day trying 10 cut of his ea
cape,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
REVOLT AND REBELLION IN CANADA.


CATHOLICS TREATED To GLOOMY VIEW OF Ihh
sITUATIoN-soMETHING MUST BE DONE.
MONTREAL, Dec. 26 (SpecidD. faDre
has issued letter which is be read in all tho Roman
Catholic churches tonorro and the document is ooEed
upon with considerable interest inasmuch as DurilhR
questions of day directly or indirectly mentioned
He begins by referring the oncyclcal OF Leo MIL
in connection with the respective duties OF Church ana
people After saying that the Pope had proclaimed tue
union OF Catholics with whom tho Holy spirit mas III"
trusted the government OF Gods Church. he continues
"If there ever WAS time when this union was neceS-
sary and circumstances which called 1or ~ IL - a.
of ours and circums III which we hnd oursGNes
Canada wind OF revolt and reDelion ~
blowing over country. We nave oufser es
seen spectacle which was iar loui
doing honor to city. Our youtn nave gwen adn
men, aud even Of emnence have gwen ara 10 theSo
manifestations. fla which rdcule struggled WIN M
tionary disorder has been tried to make use OIL Is
giOn to favor a movement which promises no soou ior
the future. .,,- ...,. uo
Where are we going IL we travel by this route Mo
are accustOmng our people TO rebellion, ana lar ln
educating them To wise aud prudent eNerclse o toi
political duties habituating them 10 agtatloH M
for the sad consequences which will result How they
will grOan who through the press or ny Oi
have contributed to cause the CathoHCs Oi tHIs
country those traditions OF order Whch tcS
respected We have mentOned the press, ana We pe-
eve it our duty to say publicly that there are journals
in this diocese which have failed III luclr mlss'v" -
cause, while prOclaimnG Themselves CathOuc anu SUI
ec TO the Church. spread defiance 10 inc autor
ies. apply themselves TO oppose the aulhVIes na ~,
show too much ambition to suppant by all possible
means those against whom they direct their accusations
1t time decline ana return 10 "lso
ideas and to a prudent and reasonable conduct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
coxpoLING WITH TUE QUEEN REGENT.

MADRID, Dec 26.-SenOr Canovas del Castillo
made patriotic speech In the Cortes to-day, III
the course of which lie took occasion TO euogze King
Alfonso His tribute the memory OF the
dead King was received with cheers Amid
shouts of "Live the Queen Regent! the Cortes
unanimously resolved to send deputaon TO Christina
with AN address coincidence the death OF her nus
band. The Senate by unanimous voe' adopted Sih'
lar resolution, A., A.. ,to
since the death OF King Alfonso. Hehpr
Canovas del Castillo elected President OF inc Chani,
Y Robledo ex-Mlnister OF the Interior. lhe voting
showed that there is serious split IN inc hoyAIis1
party,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
PRINCE ALEXANDER ENTERING SOPHIA.

SOPHIA, Dee. 2G.-Prince Alexander enter
cd sophia to-day the head Of six regiments OF infantry
one regiment OF cavalry and three batteries OF artillery
He was received with great enthusiasm by the IN
habtants The city gayy decked with flags and to-
,oh, is brilliantly Illuminated Many banners bearing
natrotic Inscriptions displayed at various points
along the line of march One OF these read iohor ana
hrnd and Prot"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
,.n1.nN1rn srNop A1vAREz,s DEATH

HAVANA, Dee 19.-By the death of Sehor
D. Julian Aware Havana has suffered great loss Inc
empJoycs in his cigar factory at Luyano oil testify to
h o.nerosy and TO the indeatgable zeal he displayed
in caring for their ma prosperity aud moral pro
grcss HIS factory for afforded tho means OF
subsistence to many hundred poor families In that ds
trct which fact him to be called the Iathcr or
the moor" schor Alvarez left immense fortune 10 us
family Notwithstanding the rainy weather prevailing
Tho funeral was largely attended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
sMA1Jpox NO LONGER EPIDEMIC.

MONTREAL, Dec. 26 (SpeciaD.-lhere were
hiryseyen deaths from smallpox In this city and It's
.,hurs ou,nc the week ending last night compared
with ifty-one the previous week. OF the thrty-SeVen
this week nine in the city, eleven at the CIVIC HOS
ital and suburbs There are now only
fwcDty-0ne infected houses in the city ana only one ne"
cae has been reported tho last three days Inc ds
case has at last ceased to be epidemic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27

ed into of pines. Fully 100000 trees arrived IN
the city and sold in the two days preceding CHRIST
mas Intensely cold weather prevailed throughout Ger
many The wolves which infest the provinces OF Eas'
Prussia Ardennes and Lorraine have been uriVen ny
hunger to commit unusual depredatlons Oh lho in'"'
tied regions OF those provinces. , 1,,..,,.
The Crown Prince and his family attended Chrstmas
tree festival at the Fr0ebe Model Kindergarten Inc
Ministry have issued circular stating that IL s repuE
nant to the feelings of Emperor William TO ceeorhte lno
tentydlb anniversary Of his accession 10 tho throne
of Prussia January becaUsei 1t Ia also the
of the death OF brother and predecessor Frecrck
William ~. The festival is therefore pOstponeu un
January 8. as previously announced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
NEW CLAIMANTS TO LANDS IN YEWYORK

PIrTsBuRG, Dec. 26 (SpeciaD.-A dispatch
from Beaver Falls. Beaver County, is as follows ::
There are near Hookstown In this county. about ten
men aud who can trace their descent from tfo
family Of Gideon Mercer. OF New-York City. These
descendants are preparing necessary papers with
others of the same family will enter their claims
In I776 Gideon Mercer leased TO the Government GER
tain landsn New York City ardNowJersey This lease
exred few years ago. and since thea steps have been
taken by that havo resutcdtn adeoision
that the rghfuly belong to the heirs OF Gideon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH
suor AT GAME OF POOL

ELK RAPrDs, Dec. 26.-while Goodley Pcter,on and
Noel Couterier playing poo In Gus" Mayors
shop they quarrelled on Thursday night C0ntcrcr
shot Peterson incting probably fatal wounds Tic was
arrested
BREAKING A wOMAN's SKULL WITH CHAIR.
CmICAGo, Dec 28.-Thomas King. who lives at No.
1920 CologneSt last night murdered his wife Dy Deat-
Ing out her brains with chair
FIGHTING WITH STONES AND KNIVES.
Pr-TsBuRG Dec. 26.-In q drunken brawl at Newcas-
tie Penn three persons seriously hurt. William
Langdon received wounds from dirk knife waich VIII
probably result In his death One Roxbury was struck
on the head with oobbesone and seriously injured,
and William Van Horn was stabbed.
KILLED BY FALLING INTO CULVERT.
wELLsvILLE, Ohio. Dec; 20 (Speciqp-While three men
two OF them. Martin oNeiI and Christopher Connors,
walked over the side OF cuvert that crosses Wells
Creek and fell 10 the bed OF the stream gfy feet boow
o'Neil instantly killed. his neck Peing prokon anu anu
ssriously though not fatally injured. ONei leaves
family.
DECAPTTATED BY A CHAIN.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 70 lSPeo'gl;M,At tna , brlueS o
lns, as the elevator was descendns. the chng
broke causing the car 70 fall Edward I.
Peters. . lad employed IN the place. while While
looking up ASCERTAIN the cause o tho noise was STRUCK
On rho neck BY the chain and decapitated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
THE LAKES NOT YET CLOSED BY ICE.

CHICAGO, Dee. 26.-The high rates OF freight
oil coal have tempted the Lehgh Valley line to send ten
more cargoes and the propeers H. L. Packer and Fred
passed through the straits last night on the way
to Chicago There is ltO ice and the vessels Will PROB
ably make this port without trouble This is the nrst
time In the history OF Lake navigation tnat Trip LAS
been attempted 50 late in the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
HEAVY SNOW STORM AT HALIFAX.

HALIFAX, Dec. 26.-0ne of the severest snow
storm. in this latitude for years prevailed here all
day and is still raging with great fury Tile storm set
in early this morning from the east and northeast and
a large quantity OF snow and nail has fallen In some
places Immense drifts have formed
vessel Is reported frozen IN the Ice three
miles below Grand NarrOws Cape Breton
The steamers sarmalion. Martha and Hudson were
ready to-day to proceed their destinations but the
severity Of the gallo compelled them to delay their
I.pa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-27
DYING IN HIS CELL.

Sr. PAUL. Minn., Dec. 26.-John Homerine,
who WAS committed to jal charge OF illegal liquor
selling was dead In his cell this morning e was
hear ,hrielng and groanng all night but no attention
tvaa maid TO him lie died from delrium tremeps