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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-11-16
The General HleeHon

The following is the vote cast IN
Phillips county as eanyassed by the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
THE READING STRIKE.
Tho knights of Labor Not SO Jubilant
Yesterday.

PmLADELrnrA, Pa, Dec. 3l.-Nearly
1000 men employed in and around the
extensive freight depot OF the Reading
railroad company at Willow street wharf
went out on a strike this morning, and the
work of handling freight there is consc-
quently badly crippled. This action OF the
men was In pursuance OF the decision Of
various local assemblies OF the knights IT
labor last evening TO support tho order OF
the Reading convrntion. The men who
went out were employed ~ conductors
and brakcmcn ON the Willow street shift
ing crews, and in handling freight and in
other capacities at the depot.
Az the general offices oi the company ON
Fourth street no information regarding the
situation could be obtained this morning,
the officials stating that they had nothing
for publication. Everything was reported
working smoothly nj the dcpots al ninth
aud Grccn streets and ut Nineteenth and
Pennsylvania avenue. At PORT Richmond
the non-union men who took the places
Of the strikers several DAYS ago
were ut work, but the force is
u comparatively small one, and nothing
like the usual amount Of coal II being han.
died there by the company. Nine hun
dred coal handlers were formerly employed
at Port Richmond wlarvcs, whilc Il Is ~.
timated that not over $50 are 10 employed
at present.
General Dispatcher Bctolct said this
morning. 1--WE arr IN excellent shape. We
ran out twenty-five full coal trains from
the coal regions last night, about nm aver.
aye run compared with the same day two
weeks ago. Our trains, Of course, are not
running rs full, but Il Is safe 10 say that
We sent down fully 5000 loaded coal ears
last night. There were seventeen trains OF
empty coal ears passed north through
Reading destined for the mines"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

newspapers that under the present admin
istration Of tho postoiiicc It is possible for
private mail to be tempered with, and an
instance of this has just come Ia light. On
December 10, w. II. schmpicrman n
large wholesale liquor dealer OF this city,
received n letter from Charles Graef, of
New York, asking about the commercial
standing OF J. Bernstein, local dealer in
wines. Schimpierman Immediately an
swcrcd tho letter, and, on the same
day, Bernstein wrote 20 Graef order
ing some goods. Both letters were mailed
almost simultaneously in different street
letter boxes. Bernstein wishing to change
his order, called ut the postoilice TO get his
letter TO Graef back. Instead, he was
handed the one written by Schimpfcrmm
To Gracl. lie opened il, and then wrote
ON il "opcned by mistake" II reached
Gracf and the latter not seeing IL had
been opened, sent il back 10 Schimpfer-
man. lie complained at the postoillcc,
hut was treated shabbily, and has been
able 10 get no satisfaction, Schimpferman
will carry tho case 10 the postoilicc depart
mont
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
A VERDICT or GUILTY.
The End OF Sensational Killing in
Waverly, la.

The End of Sensational Killing In
Waverly, la.
WAyrRLY, Ia, Dee 3l--Thc coroner's
jury has brought in n verdict against Ed
wand Billings of murder in the FIST degree
for shooting w. s. Kingsley.
This case is one OF the most sensational
and has more peculiar features in il than
any which has developed in the State Of
Iowa. Billings, man Of iorty.iiyc years
OF age, was a respected lawyer OF the town
OF Waycrly. His wife was u woman Of
fine figure and with many charms oi feat
urc and manners, but good dead younger
than her husband. Will Kingsley was but
twenty-five years OF age, but brilliant 10
degree, law graduate, aud 30 well read
and popular tina; he was easily successful
in being elected county attorney. Tho two
men at one time had an Office torethcrand
business relations with each other. One
day two weeks ago Billings called at
kingslcy's Office. Suddenly the passen
by on the street were startled by the report
OF pistol shots, and Billings canc running
N'Nh wv Nldiet 'lNlnH oul liiAl NOlEhlcN
had shot himself. Citizens ran up stairs
anil entering Kingslcys office, found him
lying dead on the floor with bullet in his
brain Billings claimed that the dead man
had shot himself. Months previous 60 this
Billings had had the young attorney ar
rested, the warrant charging him with ~.
duciion, II being sworn 90 by girl IN poor
circumstances. She nllcrward confessed
That the charge was not true, and that
Billings had induced her 10 swear 10 the
warrant.
From the testimony produced nj the IN.
quest on Kingsley II developed that Bill.
ings had set about cilrcting the ruin Of
kingsley IN the most severe manner. lie
had forged his own wilc's names ~ notes
directed 10 the lawyer, the contents Of the
notes being full OF loving terms and asking
Kingsley 10 meet her at her own house
while Killings was away, Kingsley replied
in good faith, declining 10 make the as-
sipnaiion, aud warning the supposed
female writer to deSist from her course. ~
coulso the reply fell into the hands of Bill.
ings Tho latter even went 80 far ns Ia
pwpaW notes of hand, filed out, convey
ing all kingslcy's property to himself. II
is believed that ON the day oi the shooting
ELL ings went TO king~lcy's office 10 Try by
biack .mail 10 get him Ia put his signature
Ia the notes. The evidence ~ Ia the
black-mal and forgcrics WIS dimci, but
there was no witness 10 the shooting and
that part will have 10 De proven yclrrum.
sianiia evidence.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Terrific Embrace of n Heavy Freight
and a Passenger Train.
A Sickening Sight Presents Itsel
to Mortified Spectators.
Five People Killed Outright and
About Twenty Injured.
Men and Women Linger About the Ill
fated Spot as " Held by Pc
culiar Spell-Railrosd Of
ficials Work Nobly.

MEADvIILg, Pa, Dee. 3l.-Tho first
Chicago express on the New York, Penn
sylvania 4 Ohio railroad, consisting of two
sleepeH and five day coaches, collidcd
with freight train No. %, consisting OF two
engines and sixty cars, three miles west OF
this city, at s o'clock this morning. Five
persons were killed outright. Among
them was passenger. Thirteen others
were wounded, nine Of them fatally. The
following are the names of the killed, 80
far rs ascertaincd: William George, en-
gineer, and Humes, fireman OF the leading
freight engine; 4. =. Swan and Arthur
Irwin, engineer and fireman OF the Chicago
express.
Both trains present o terrible scene Of
destruction, rs the last express was max
ing up lost time. The blame il said 10 rest
with the engineer and conductor OF the
freight train, who were running on the
express time.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dee. 81. The snow
and wind storm Of last night and today
has been the most extensive storm that
has occurred in this section in two Yeas.
At daylight many Of the streets were
almost impossible, and traffic was con-
Quoted with great difficulty. Trains on all
roads were from two TO three hours late.
Freisht trains were generally side-tackcd
during the night, and the crews directed
10 keep tracks open for the regular passen-
ger trains. Six inches OF snow fell al
over the southern part of Wisconsin and
- far north as Green Bay and Stevens
Point. In the extreme northern part OF
the State the fall was somewhat heavier.
The wind driftcd the snow badly. During
the storm the Z o'clock -. Paul fast mail
from Chicago collidcd with n standing
train at the new union depot, demolishine
the engine and wrccking seven slccpen
somewhat. Nobody was hurt.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
BLIzzARDs AND STORMS.
Another Series of Terrors Breaks Loose
in the North.


MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. 3l,-The
blizzard which set in yesterday morning is
still raging, and ii is expected to continue
until tonight. The snow fall, although
continuous, is light, but has driitcd badly,
the wind being strong. About nine inches
OF snow has fallen. Trains on all the roads
throughout the northwest are more or less
delayed. On the Chicago, Burlington &
Northern road, trains due yesterday after
noon are struggling in this morning.
Freight trains on the Northern Pacific be-
tween Minneapolis and Bismarck have
been abandoned. On all other roads trains
are several hours late. Freight trains on
the Minnesota q Northwestern are aban-
doncd. Various points in Minnesota and
Dakota announce the worst storm OF the
season, accompanied by unusually low
temperature. On the Hastings & Dakota
road all trains have been discontinued.
The east bound limited on the Northern
Pacific was blockaded near Medina and
arrived &C jamestown eleven hours late.
In Minneapolis the street ears and motor
line have had a hard time, but have thus
far avoided a blockade.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
PAINE, THE MIsER.
Decision by tho Surrogate In the Matter
OF His win.

OF His win.
Nrw YORK, Dec. 3l.--The famous con.
test over the estate Of the late James II.
Paine, the miscr Of refined taste and extra
ordinary intelligence who lived and died
in Becker street attic, leaving over $780,
600 in cash, was decided today by Surro-
gate Rollins. lie declined to adm. the
wall, Of which James Wardwoll was sole
lcgatco and poponcnt, holding that Paine
was incapaciiated. The victory Is won by
the Cleggctts, Of Boston, the old miser's
relatives, who opposed the attempt TO
prove the alleged Loaf will. John II.
Warlwoll did not live 10 witness his de-.
feat, but when he died left "al that |
may hereafter become seized OF, - TO his
wife. The surrogate IN his decision say
that the petitioner sought the probate Of
an instrument which was claimed 20 have
been executed by Paine ~ his last will
aud testament.
mo instrument answering 20 that de-
scription has been produced and the evil
dcncc shows that no such instrument has
been seen since deccdcnt's death. Tho
surrogate, therefore, has no authority TO
admit the will
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
The blizzard IlonIed.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 3l.-Thc blizzard
that howled in this city yesterday after
noon almost drove everybody OF the
streets and nearly blockaded traffic
throughout the city. Street cans struggled
along at long intervals. Early in the even
ing the snow drifts had piled on all the
lines. The mails were nearly all behind
time from four TO five hours. The streets
were deserted at 10 o'clock. At that hour
the intensity Of the storm was almost un.
prccedcntcd In this locality. The wind
shifted to the east and was blowing ut the
nate Of thirty miles an hour. Suburban
trains were greatly delayed, and at one
time completely blocked by drifts at Thir-
fv.Gfth sfrpcf
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
A. ola Lady Assaulted.

Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal.
BmNSGuAN, Ala, Dec. 3l.-James
Madison, colorcd, was lodged in Jail here
tonight on a charge Of rape. Last night a
white woman, sixty years old, living near
Pratt mines, was assaulted and outraged
in her own house by n negro. The brute
entered through n window, knocked the
woman scnsclcss and outraged her. Mad.
isOn was arrested on suspicion, and mar.
rowly escaped lynching. The woman Is
Ia critical condition, and will probably
lie. The greatest excitement prevails NJ
Pratt mines. and another attempt may be
made 10 lynch him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
ARniIrnn., snIIi.inn.

BuTrE, NJ. r., Dec. 3l.--A collision oc-
Cured yesterday on the Utah & Northern
railroad near tho city Of Dillon, NJ. T.,
which resulted In the death Of one man
and The very serious injury Of another, be-
sides heavy damage TO railroad property,
II was caused by the breaking away Of n
long train Of coal cars At Spring Hill, sixty
miles distant the grade being downward.
After running wild that distance, Il col
lidcd with the freight train. As result
oi the accident, Fireman Patrick Mcshano
was instantly killed and Engineer John
sweeny was seriously hurt. The cars Of
both trains were completely wrecked.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

Snow fell hero this afternoon TO the
depth Of three inches, and this evening q
slcct storm prevails.
All the executive departments closed NJ
noon yesterday, nnl viii not I've open again
Tor business until Tuesday moming.
The Secretary II tho Treasury yesterday
appointed the following storckccpcns anil
giugcp George Z. White, nj Oakland,
Cal; win Gwynn; IT,, Mt Sacramento, Cal.
Representative s. V. White, II New
York, left Washington yesterday morning
for Orrnoud. ON the Halifax, Florida, 10
look after private interests and deliver an
address on New Years day.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Apesper.,e Wan KiIica.

Special dispatch 10 the Appeal
Pine Biurrs, Ark, Dec. 3l.-R l..
Vannerman, last night at Corner Stone,
this county, was jus,ifably slain by Special
Sheriff McCord. McCord had four bench
warrants TO serve on ZIMMERMAN, who ~.
sisted the processes and cndeayorcd 10 kill
McCord, who in self-deicnsc fired and
killed ZIMMERMAN outright nj the first
shot. Vanneiman was desperate char.
acter, and when drinking he was greatly
10 I've feared. Public sentiment justilcs
Me(tnr1
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

Sullivan, Jack Brown and Jennie McFar-
land. Belle law won by two lengths, Phil
Lewis second, Festus third. Time-2;2il.
Third Race-For two year olds; selling;
one-half mile. Starters Sam Wharton,
Janthe, Pat Moran and Katie Nc Katie
Nc by two lengths, Pat Moran second,
Sam Wharton third. Time 0:55.
Fourth Race-Selling. Five furlongs,
Starters: Fraud, Forest King, Avery, Stony
Wall, Unique, Kensington, Ethel, Beppo,
Ida L, .Ascoli and Frank Clapp. Ascoli
won by two lengths, Fraud was second and
Ida l. third. Time-l:l0I.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal.
IiELESA, Ark, Dee. u, This morning
at . o'clock Mr.. T.. l.. Thomas expired ri
his residence at the age Of ,hirty.cight
years after an illness Of three days. The
cause Of his death was apoplcxy, induced
through worriment and excitement over
his recent business failure. Mr.. Thomas
came 10 this city IN 1877, from lndianapo.
liz, Ind. and hasrosidcd here ever since,
having become fully identified with tho
interest Of Helena. lie was universally
liked on account Of his abundant gcncr.
osity 10 the needy. lie leaves a wife.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
The u.,,,x pem,e.,,o,.

CNcINNATI, o., Dec. 3l.--ln deciding
the question today In the case II !. ~.
Mannix. the late assignee Of Archbishop
aud Father Edward Purcell, as 10 how
much Of the asigncc's dcialcailon be.
lorgcd TO the estate oi the archbishop aud
how much 10 the estate Of his brother,
Gather Edward, Judge SHREDDER for the
first time made judicial announcement
Of that dcialcaiion. II reaches the sum NJ
S3D5. 900. OF this amount SG5, 900 belonged
20 the estate of Archbishop Purcell.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Frcighi Trains Abandoned.

DuBuQuE, Ia, Dec. 3l.--Anothcr bliz-
zard has been raging here for the past
twcnty-iour hours. All freight trains are
abandoned, and the passenger trains are
working along with double engines, and
making very little progress. The situation
Is worse than during the recent storm.
The present one extends clear across the
State, and Is more violent beyond Fort
Dodge than on this side. The southern
trains are expected TO arrive without losing
much time. Tie mercury Is below zero.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

NV ORLEANS, La, Dec. 9l.-This was
the last day Of the Louisiana Jockey club
meeting. Tho weather was cloudy and
warm and the track slow.
First Racc-selling; four and half fur.
longs. Starters: Ellie u, Jim Nave, PRO.
bus, Werner, Red Stone, Trouble, Bobolink
and Mike Whiting. Werner won by q head,
Probus second, beating Jim Nave by a
neck. Time-l:02.
Second Race--sclling: thrcc-quariers Of
Q mile. Starters: Belle Taw, Ellie II, Phil
Lewis, Festus, Leman, Red Leaf. Little
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
rea,bcrwcisht r,snicr~.

PirSBUno, Pa, Dee. 81. The prize
fight between Joe Ridge and WIN. Kelly
for the iealhorwcigbt championship was
arranged 10 come OF this morning near
la.robc, forty miles east oi pilisbug.
The ring had been Nakcd Oh, and the men
were on the ground ready 10 90 IN worl
when nm officer Appeared anil forbade the
fight The contest was postponed, hut
will probably take place tonight or early
tomorrow morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
ChrI,,opher CoIumbu. Ccrebra,,ou.

MADRID, Dec. 81. The Spanish govern
ment has invitcdthe Representatives Of the
United States and the Spanish.American
republics to cooperate in the Christopher
Columbus celebration, and the proposal
has been heartily adopted. All the gov
ernments of Europe aud America and all
the geographical and otherleained societies
Of the world have been invited to send
delegates TO the celebration. The iestivi-
ties viii continue one week and the ccrc-
monies will include the unvciing Of u
monument TO Columbus at Iluclva.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
POLITICS LIVELY.
Democrats Hold an Enthusiastic Mass.
Meeting.

Meeting.
Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal
Jackson, Miss. Dec. 3l-Thc Demo.
cratic mass.mcciing last night In Rcprc.
sentative hall was one Of the largest and
most enthusiastic yet held during the city
campaign. Hon. u. Barl,sdalc, Col. W. l..
Nugcnt, Private John VI. Allcn, Judge I.
j. Wharton, O. T.. Hooker, IT,, aud Col
lusk oil made strong speeches, in which
they took the position that n wis the duty
0f all Democrats 10 vote the ticket nom.
mated, aud that no true Democrat could
refuse 10 do 20. They Ill rciofrd to the
shocking occurrences Of Christmas eve
night, aud said that NO city adminisirl.
ton that would permit such should longer
bc continued In power. Private John
Allen said that ho Lad travelled over the
state, and the people wherever he hal
been were watching the result with the
closest Of interest that there had never
been an election held In the State IN
which the people ai largo felt ~ much
interest, aud that they hal tho good PEG.
pies God speed IN their efforts to rid
themselves Of the present inefficient city
government.
A hig ,orchlight procession tonight and
q grind mass.meciing alicrwar1 will wind
up The campaign, aud Gen. Henry friends
entertain no doubts Of his election. The
party lines have been drawn 10 tight that
lew Democrats will have the courage to
oppose him.
A good many members oi tho Lcgisla-
turc, which meets next Tuesday, have az.
rived, aud the candidates ior The various
offices are here in numbers.
Gen. j. II. Sharp, l.. w. Magnldcr and
&. u. Iitchell, candidates for speaker, arc
herr, and have organized their campaign
Each has q very strong following. anil Il
looks now like Il would DO nip aud tuck"
hstWgYn tlau
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Cold Wave In Ncrmon,.

MONTPELIER, VI, Dec. 3l.-Ihe cold
wave reached this section early last night.
This morning the following temperature
is reported: At Barre, 30' below
zero; Calais, 90 below; East Calais, zoe be.
low; Ilarlwick, 80 below; Manhlicld, 2Io
below; Montpelier, 32' below; Moretown,
3J' below; Plain6cld, 30' below; West
Randolph, 2s' below, and Stove, 500 be-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Ms. I.,iIie Rob.rger Dead.

Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal
WATER VALLEY, Miss, Dec. ;il.-Mm
Lille Robcrgcr, wife Of G. y. Robcrgcr,
superintendent Of the Yocona coilon.mills,
this city, died last night after few days
illness. She will bc buricd Sunday morn
ing. Her sad death has east q deep gloom
over this community.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
TurI,e Inrhc. of SNOW.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Dec. 3l.-A heavy
snow storm has been raging for twelve
hours. Over twelve inches Of snow have
fallen. Freight trains have been generally
abandoned aud passenger trains 90 out
with double locomotives. On the east aud
west lines travel ~ badly effected, but ON
the north and south roads trains are NOV
ing slowly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Collisinn Itcnnric,i.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dee 3l.--A collision Of
two fast passenger trains on the Cincinnati
Southern at Greenwood NY, is reported
to have taken place at o'clock this after
noon. These trains do not stop there, and
loss Of life. The railroad officials decline
10 make A statement
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01

'offcAioun'hff ~ we AlV'Ah
BRowSrNiLLg, Tenn, Dec. 3l.--Mr. Joe
II. Taylor one Of the oldest and most
prominent citizens Of this county, died NJ
his home, sycn miles from Brownsville.
Julius n. folsonihnl, dealer IN general
merchandise, has assigned. Liabilities
II 800; assets, $3.50. g. Umpchild, mcr-
chant tailor, has assigned. Liabilities,
$3.50, aHseiH, $50
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10000 Forged Tickets.

Row., Dec. 3l.-Some excitement has
been caused by the disclosure that 10000
forged tickets have been issued for admis.
sion 10 the jubilee mass. The discovery
will compel the vatican authorities TO print
another sci OF tickets.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
international Pro,c.,an, conference,

LONDON, Dec 3l.-The Rev. Mr.. John.
ston, who has just returned to London
from America, reports that societies and
churches Of all denominations In America
are willing TO take part In the international
Protestant conference to be held IN Lon.
don next June.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
o,epInr of rsrIIamen, po.,poned.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec SILT Is said that
the date for the opening Of Parliament has
been postponed from January - 20 Fcbru.
AIRY 81, owing 10 the turn the fishery ne.
goiiations have taken, since Mr.. Chamber.
lains arrival in Ottawa, In favor Of a salts.
factory settlement 10 both countries.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
v.,,,,, n, ,.oI,y spr,.r..

special Dispatch 10 the Appeal.
Holly srmSos, Miss, Dec. Sl.--Eckcr
a Topper failed here today; liabilities about
SllUD
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-01
Interfering vim private Mails.

CmcAoo, H., Dec. 3l.--Tbc postoiIicc
officials ~ well ~ the business commu-
nifty are considerably excited today by the
publication Of the charges In several o. tho