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The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-09-14
nrIsCETLANEOus.

ON the 4th the schooner Adele Thack-
era was reported off the Capes Of Mary
land, with yellow fever on board aud two
men dead.
TIE police have prohibited the holding
OF a meeting at Mitchelstown, Ireland,
on the 9th, for the purpose of celebrating
the anniversary Of tho riots at that place.
1T is announced that the Parnellite
members Of the British Parliament have
refused to have any further connection
with the Cork branch Of the National
League on the grounds that the Fenian
element in it controls its action.
THE Manitoba Legislature has ad-
journed till October 1, without taking
action on the Hudson Bay railroad ques-
tion.
on the 4th the sub committee OF the
Senate finance committee considered
Senator Sherman's bill declaring unlaw-
tul all trusts and combinations for the
restraint OF trade aud production, but
took no action on the matter.
THE Catholic Diet opened at Freiburg,
Germany, on the 4th. The chief topic for
consideration, as announced bv Herr
windthorst, was the present position of
the Papal See
IT is reported that an American bank is
20 be established in the City OF Mexico.
DISPATCHES from Melbourne, Australia,
state that in test action in the Supreme
Court a Chinese emigrant sued the gov
ernhent for prohibiting him from land
ing. A majority of the Judges decided
in favor of the plaintiff. The Chief
Justice dissented.
ON the 4th a delegation Of Knights Of
Labor were before the sub com mittee OF
the Senate finance committee 70 protest
against the use OF steam presses for the
printing Of United states notes, bonds
stamps, etc.
a WAsmNGroN dispatch saws the War
Department is greatly exercised over the
announcement that a British tsgent has
discovered all its carefully guarded
secrets of the torpedo system rolled upon
for the defense Of our coast
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-09-14

A new post-ofice in West Virginia
is named Caress. It viii suit the
mails.-.Net0 HagcB Aearss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

PEHNONAA.

Steamship Catalan, Liverpool. coaiei.
steamahip Crown Prince. Progress, coalei.
steamship Empress, HOuen, coaied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
-FOUR mEN ARR@STEO.
Charged with Completely in Stealing
BOnds.

10y telcEf1lh 70 tue hANph-clLi
CHICAGO. Ill. December - a the re-
suit of the disclosures made 10y Lawyer Cut
ting Saturday before the grand jury IN the
sto.en-Dond case four men are now under
afrc.t--W. +. SHAW, Henry picsSper, {. d.
TAYLOR, and Otis COrDett. Corbett ia the
iather-in law 81 Shaw, and until short time
a.o was a dry goods merchant ut RocS
Island.
In-pector Bonfeld claims to be satisfied
that Lawer Cutting Is mol crimnaily impt-
Gated, but was dragged into the matter by
his legal complications Win shaw. who
possessed the stolen bonds. Shsw was
arrested Saturday NIGHT on the train
nelr indianapolis and was brought TO
Chicago yesterday. lie t0id Inspector
Bonfed his story last night lie said
be received the Kellogg and some other
bonds early ~ september from TAYLOR, who
left them "a collateral for loan. Tie
bad, after subsequent negotiations for their
sale. retained Cutting TO deliver tbc bonds,
hut had not mentioned the stolen bonds 10
him in anv way. nor did be deliver the pro-
pcrty to Cutting. Plessnor also told the In
spect0r all be knew, denying any
guilty knowledge Of the bonds, but
saving he had seen them IN Shaw's
possession and that the later had admit
led they were stolen. Taylor defines that
DEE BAD everything 20 DO with the bond bust
ncss, and added that II Pies-ncr and shaw
made such charges against him he would
make some counter charges that viii " close
them mp" Shaw Is secretary ami manager
Of prominent building and loan association
In this city. The police have not determined
which Of the men arrested had actual deal
ings with the thieves VINO stole the bonds.
Shaw and Plessuer were arrsignel in tbe
Arm1rv Police Court This morning. In
sprctor Bonhed stated TO the Justice that
shaw on saturday bad given HIM irforml-
ton which onsbicd him % recover bonds
valued at S2,l00, which were stolen from
kellogg, johnson a. Bliss on April. 2irh last,
and tlat this morning Shaw had turned over
10 him 5000 IN bonds stolen from Cam,
Wimp0ie f. 60. about the same time.
TIE Inspector asked THAI the hearing be
postponed U1t,l Decrmhcr ooh, the date
aNei for considering the cases oi G.. ID. lay
lor ard Lawyer cuttings for oomphclty in
the same THEFT. and Thai the bonds be made
heavy. The request was acceicd 20 and the
bouds m each case were hxcd at $1,000.
Both u the prisoners have made further
statement. to Bonf. III which are very MAZE
rial 90 me case. Piessncr bas stated that he
knows tina, there was ah 0rganZ d gang of
burglars az work. a0d tbat tney not only
committed fhe Cam. Wunpole * Go. and
kellogg, johnson * Bles huIgllries, but also
t.e ueny ~. Kilg & Co. job, which was
several month. later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

Mics Laura Jean Llbbey, author 81 me now
nonu'8r novel Mis- NIdd'eton's Lover
IL At Ford's Hotel with Der Invalid mother
Miss Iibbey's home i IN Brooklyn. y. I.
She and her m Their are mere on pleasure
trip and W Temlin ia the city sbonla week,
and will visit IRE places o. historical interest
before they return 10 the North. This is
their first "trip south.
Der work. Miss didGleton's Lover" sn-
peared last August, aud has obtained ropu-
igrity almost equal 10 the "Quick or the
Dead" and has made the writer famous rs
an ouih0ress.
Miss Libbey received a Dispatch reporter
last night IN the parIor 1t FoTd's io'tl. She
was attirej in a green velvet drcs. with
ribbons and trimmings Of the same color.
she has a ruddy, good-humorcd Hce' with
hicn forehead and larce gray eyes.
She is about the medium build. Of
strong figure. and evidently hcslfhful
physique. Her hair, which j, Of au auburn
hue. was tied IN n Knot which lung down
over her neck. She wore q PAR % plain
god bracelets, and on .ono Of her FINGERS
were three rings. She converses IN sn cay,
Unaffected manner. She said she always feels
At home among newspaper mon. though
they often treat Der rather badly in saying
things about her that are not iruf; hat not
withsianlig tleir faults she declare, that she
rather likes the fraternity.
Miss Libbey has just published her second
work. " A Forbidden Marriage which has
rot taken as we'll as the fir.t one, though she
think. there i. As much merit 10 D.. and that
"a hen Miss Mddieton's Lover " is properly
digcsted th,s las, work will bee in great de-
mand. She has Just closed three years en-
gagement With HE New York Ledger paper
She VIII 90 10 Europe next year ant VIII
probably write another book while abroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
RAILROAD CRASH.
TWO PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE ON
rHR LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
Two Men Killed and Thirteen Wounded
in Consequences Of Inattsntion
20 Orders.
LEY telegraph 70 the pIspa.ch.l

LOUISVILLE, December 24.-Passenger
Train No. 3, on the main stem OF the Louis
Vile aud Nashville, telescopcd With Passen-
ger Train No. %, Of the Knoxville branch, at
LardstoWn Junction, 90 O'Clock this morn
ing. Both trains left the city on time; but
No. %, which left twenty minutes ahead OF
No. ., got delayed by frequent stops untii IL
ran on the other trains tune. At the Juno
ton there Is sharp curve. and No. %
stopped on the main track iu't around The
curve. No 3 was running 81 the rate Oh
forty-fye miles an hour, aud split The rear
and second coach OF the stationary tram In
two, scattering fragments in every direction.
So far a. lesrned there were thirteen severely
hurt and two killed outright. The list Is as
follows:
Killed Mrs. Mary Perkins. Of old Deposit.
Ky; Willie Houston. OF Water Creek, Laltue
county, Nv.
Wounded: Engineer Mcpherson and Fire
man Charles King. both OF this city; +. x.
Dickerson, Boston, KY; Miss Bertha Flown
bscker. Boston, KY; L. :. Miller, Lebanon.
Ky; Judge Philip b. Thompson, attorney,
ShepheIdsYille. Ky; Miss Ada Adams and
Mr.. :. X. Adams, Louisville; Mrs. J. T..
Mount and John Mount. La Grange, ky.;
Miss May Kennard. Louisville; Bertha Rob
nsr. Swiss domestic.
Engineer Mcpherson and Fireman King,
both OF Train No. ), are thought 20 be fatally
hurt. The former remained at his post, but
the fireman jumped. roth recovered con-
scIou,ness sufficiently 20 state they had seen
no fagman. The crew Of No. % has a. yet
made no statement.
The officers 81 the road say that No. %,
which makes all local stOpa, was delayed on
account OF tue rush OF express business and
for some reason or other either neglected to
notice the time or failed TO send out proper
geOal. Two coaches Of the front train and
the engine and baggage-car Of No. we're
completely demolished. An passengers on
The rear train were severely Jared, oui meme
OF them were fatally hurt. Most OF the In
jured were bruised and scaldcd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
ORIIafARY.

HOLnCROFT. Entered INTO rest, at hi- rest
dence, In Charles CITY county, ~ $50 r. n. De
cember ~, is-H. JAMES r. HOLDNkOtT, In tho
seventy first year OF biz age.
Deceased Sas pure ana upright man
MOI ler apd moro Christian-iike character never
lived. Al an early aga d. connected himself with
ST. Pleasant Baptist church. Ills llie siuce nat
time. Wnilo NOT eFcntfll, has been full OF many
good works. His Highest ambition through iie
wEs 20 holp the sick. needy. AMI distressed tVen
in his iast Illness. when unable 70 raise hts head
from tho pill0s. MS mind would wander ON mo
poor md needy iu his community. lis health
had been falling him FOR several yeara, The VIM
Ter OF 1880 he had a very severe spell lis Dis
,e.-o MAS peculiar, dinl'uit SO reach, aud' hablo
% produce speedy death. It lAld him low, racked
him with suffering, and brought him lace to II =
with tte dread monster Ills calmness Vas Ok
gra0riinary. AZ the critical m0mens when dealh
eecmod imminent he was rescued. Ho slowly
regained his giCor, and ~ spring advanced he
Was able tO S1oud ~ his usual routine % bust
hess. Hut again in the winter ~ lhH1 he hal an
Other similar attack. and when lt was thought ~
every one that ne could not possibly live God In
his mercy raised him up again and spared MIN
through another summer. But alhsl when mo
Inst sal attack seized him his strength reemN1
o. tail rapidly nnd be seemed - know that his
end Was 30 hand az icnst he was strongly per-
suadod II H. He threw out occasional remarks
which Indicated this feeling. ani yet he dh not
speak with any great freedom as 90 hi eternal
prospects: Indeed, ono ~ mo most b. rersife
facts connected win his last Illness wa MA pro-
/ inuHl allt moo. ne Was never huNhh W niAtiihi
no matter what be suffered. but would always say
tho Lord kn0Es what II best: lie viii DO what 10
right. Ia bis death there - removed from tho
midst of devoted people Kind banelact0r,
useful citizen. ali ono whose llle Ma spent IN
the service Of bis Master.
Deceased had boon IN the mercantile business
for many year. sni was woil known % many ~
tue leading merchants % Richmond. lie leaves
a devoted wife ald four children Two fons and
two daughters. together with several grand
chudron, 10 mourn tneir ioss. One n bis sons.
the yOlngost. Is a member u tho Richmond po'
lice, and rea he'd his fathers homo Just ln tms
10 90 him breathe his no qIt sNeeuy and his
spirit tako is hight u tho God ShO gave IL
= LAHlNA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
KILLED ARDINJURED.
Descriptive Account OF an Ezpio-
aiou.
~ teleeraph . tho DIspstch.l

Try telegraph % tho Dispatch.l
WHEELING, W. Va, December 2l.-The
details Of yesterdays explosion at Nj
Pleasant show that about 1000 pounds Of
pOwder exploded. The dynamite stored IN
\ cave magazine was frozen hard and 1t aid
not explode or the whole village would have
been DESTROYED. The tunnel at which the
explosion occurred is known ~ Long Run
tunnel. the opening NJ which IL At the mouth
Of Long Run, in Jefferson county, about nine
miles west OF Martins Ferry. TIE tunnel
l. 800 feet In length, one half OF which Is
completed.
The work was commenced last August,
since which time over 100 men have been
working in IT. The contractors are Miller
and NcMans. 81 New York. Al the opening
0f the tunnel stood a blacksmth.shop. Fifty
feet distant was the magazine, and ETY. or
sixty feet from this ia the dynamite cave.
About one hundred wards west Of this open
ing stood four buildings. one OF these,
measuring lGx40 feet and two stories hieh,
was occupied by col0red lab0rers. Adloin-
irgthis was another building Oithe same SIZE,
which was occupied by Italian hpoTers' and
q lttic further south was still a larger build,
inr. known ne the boarding house, in which
the better class II whites hosrded. on the
north af the building occupied by the COZ
OTNl men $1,000 ldlk re tNOrrtNiF 'Niuih 1s
which was known A. the cnmmssary. Ine
magfzine, buckamlih.shop. colored mems
building. and Italians buildings were blown
no atoms The general clearinghouse and
commissary were partially wrecked. One
thousqnd wards from The general boarding
house is the farmhouse Of Benjamin Mul-
horn, every light Of glass in when was
broken and the house was partially wrecked.
The explosion occurred about l:3Oo'clock,
tearing up The ground under the magazine
10 the depth Of ten feet. fifteen feet wide
md thiriy.fye feet long. twisting and lear
mo large trees like pipe.stems and iiillng the
qir wllh debris. and not only killing one Of
the hborers and hurting many others
seriously, IL not fatally. but creating panic
among the remainder 81 the employees aud
producing intense excitement IN The neigh
horhood. Charles Glecs, who was blown to
atoms, was Nineteen years old.
The explosion was no doubt caused by
Glcck's own csrelessncss. shortly before 10
occurred he was seen breaking the locks on
Ga, magazine door and entered with lighted
pine in bis mouth. Two BOYS who were
with him say he wss taking them In 10 see
now dynamite worked, but on noticing him
smoking they ran away and were not over a
hundred yards distant when tie explosion
occurred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

Devoted Exclusively 90 she vatican
and Italy.
LBy Anglo-Amariean cable % mo Dlspai.h.l

[By Angio-American cable 20 the Dispatch.l
Row. December 24.-The Pope. address
ing the sacred College to-day, gaye thanks
10 God for the blessings which his jubilee
had brought bin. lie affirmed with much
feeling hrs former utterances on the ques-
ton OF temporal power, and Indignantly re-
jecied the accusation that he was an enemy
Of Italy. He urged the Catholics everywhere
10 agitste In a legal manner for the restora-
ton OF papal supremacy, and spoke 10 de-
preciatiOn Of the recent Liberal enaciments
in Italy. His address throughout was un-
usually violent and bitter.
The speech referred exclusively 10 the
Vatican and Italy. His Holiness said that
the whole world saw In what painful situa-
ton he was placed. one could only ask no"
far Will they COZ At The present time sys-
temaiic war was being wsged. Even the
person Of the Pope was exposed TO the mob.
The enemies Of the Holy See bad weapons
enough already 20 iniure the papacy. and II
these aid not suffice they were prepared to
manufacture fresh weapons. IL was per-
sistenily asserted that the Pope was an
enemy OF Iialy. This assertion was simply
made 10 mask the real object OF the per-
flious war against the Church, and that OBJ
ipct vas % render the Iiaisns hostile 10 the
psnacy. To vindIclts the rights Of the Pom
uf was in reality 10 advance the prosperity
OF Italy. To demand that the greatest moral
power in the world should possess real
sovereignty IA Italy. where Providence
placed the Church centuries ago, was no, an
Act of hostility 10 the country. Tue Tact
that the bishops ~ foreign lands were labor
ing for the restoration Of the Pope's tenn
porsl rights proved that the interests OF the
whole Catholic Church were bound up In
the cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

The All-America Base Ball Club beat the
Chicago At Melbourne, Australia, yesterday.
Ex.Iudgs Matt. Allen wss rescued from 4
fire al Nashville last night in az injured con.
diti0n.
At the Emperor's request horse-rneing in
Prussia on Sundays and holidays has been
stopped.
-Four men were killed Saturday at Gold
Hin. Colorado, by the explosion Of saw
mill boiler.
Dudley Luttrell shot and killed Jim Meyer
sud MORALLY wounded John Christian at
HarneyVllie, Chickasaw Nation, Sunday.
At Gadsden, Ala, yesterday Jesse J. Tny-
Tor was shot and instantly killed by Arch
Craze. bis nephew, while attempting TO pre-
vent difficulty.
Natives who have arrived at Suskim from
Handoub, report that Osman Digna To-
tends TO give bsttle again 10 the Egyptian
and British forces.
Last night Ci,y-Marshal MeMahon, Of
Vicksburg. shot A. &. Clay and Newton
Doaiau while they were attempting 20 preak
into isil for the purpose Of hberating q
prisoner.
Last night Baxter Court, the handsomest
Office. building IN Nashville, was destroyed
by fire, which originated In the engine-roOu.
The building cost $4,000, and was insured
for $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
mornu Acnnemrormu.ir.

The Two Old Crolies met together Test
night at the Mozart, and before arse audi
ence added very considerably 10 re iestiyi-
ties Of this Joyous season. All came pre-
pared to enloy themselves, and It was evil
dent By the applause that none were di'ap-
pointed. Au abundance OF fun was tue or
der OF the evening from the rise TO the fall
% the curtain. Need Il De said that Nessrs.
Wills and Ilensbaw we're unsurpassed In
their respective rites. They are too we'll
known 10 need euiogy. Their very appear
ance was convuslye Of laughter, and the
"buxom, blithe, and desonair" Miss raen
Brock completed the trio. The perform
snce throughout Is truly excellent and may
be enioved By all, for its reputation Is with
out blemish.
4 merry Christmas will certainly be found
ct tue matinee today and performance to-
night
The engagement OF The Two CronIes ends
tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
A brakeman Eilied.

Coroner Taylor yesterday afternoon viewed
the body Of Mr.. X. a. Cisyton, citizen OF
Richmond and resident Of Maddox Hill. who
AZ 1880 p. NJ. was killed by freight train at
Fort Lee, few miles below Richmond, on
the eastern division OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio ro1d
Mr.. CLAYTON was a brakeman md fell from
the ton OF car and several wheels passed
over him. breaking bis hip aud cutting deep
into biz body.
Nothing could be learned 10 show that the
accident wss attributable to any other cause
than the poor fellows own misfortune. Pro-
baby he lost his footing and was thus dashsd
10 his death.
The body was brought 10 this city by the
company. snd by their direction an UNDER
tlket prepared II for burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

Dicd from Her fniuries-A Negro
Woman hhot.
.l-re.nondenoe 81 the Kchmonl DIspaL.hl

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch]
ONANC0cF, December -, 1858.
WlIsm Taylor. Young farmer living near
Manusyiile, FOO The upper part Of Accom1ck,
died very suddenly some davs ago. he was
n .ery robus, nan. aud Bad been IN bis usnh
Dcalth up 20 the time Of bis death he had
recently become o member Of the KNIGHTS Of
Honor. in which organization be held liic-
Insurance policy Of $1,000 Tor the benefit Of
Ii, wife and AN only child. The ciicum-
uances surrounding bis death were 80 Pc
culbr that msny Of hls neigbbors suspected
tNaf DO had Dcen poisoned. Accordingly bis
remains were disiutorrCd Yesterday, and the
coronsr's Jury sent tho stomach ~ the de-
ceased to Baltimore 10 Doe snaiyzef IN order
90 uud ont whether or not his death resulted
from poisoning. Should This suspicion be
ycrided thc case promises 10 be one OF the
most 'u'crc,tingau sta,tling IN the criminal
aunl'- ~ the country.
A tlreo.yeRr-old daughter Of Mr.. John :.
Phillips living near LeemOut, who was acci-
dcni1lly burned scytra days ago, ms since
died o. BIER injuries.
Horace Cc-iiu, young negro desperate
WHO has frequently been before the town
authorities for rlOtCus conduct and has
served term In the county Jail, teTrorized
Holly Grove. colorcd settlement on the
suburbs u Onaucock, lat night. and wound
uu by shooting sn old colorcd woman
named R.beccp BaYIy in the shoulder. TO-
f,cnug painful wound. Costn has not
get Been found by the officers who are in
search OF him.
K. Werner Ba2wcll. son 81 Mr. George II.
rseWoU. cOlerior ~ customs Tor he port OF
Olsnr.ck. leaves TO-DAY for Hampton, where
Doc has accepted the position OF local editor
Of toe Monitor.
The Uu,tcd states reyenuc-cuiter Report
No.. been sold 90 toptaia John vs.. Mears 81
WaDn4rrca.ue. and Dew one, better suited
o. tHc purpose. 81 ibc Government service,
VIII soon he placed 20 fhe disposal ~ toe off
cla'- fof visiting the hic-sayng stations in
TINS district.
4 new mlnoganv surf-boat has been re-
ceiyod ~ tHr Hog Island lho--aving station.
II stNcufy-lyc feet long. u scli-righier and
self b1ilcr and wcica. oslv one thousand
pouuf. about ore fourth me weight OF the
Oil suri-h0ats now 10 the service.
TIE bows had their drst skaIng This season
on Onmcoca creek to-day. kALIIAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

Lees than two wears ago the Fifth New
Jersey led every othor district m the United
Sistes THIS Is the district in which the I'M
meme LOrlllard works are located. st Louis
got ahead about eighteen months ago and has
kept It ever since. IL Will be observed that
tlcyoiume % busines. is not 80 large In New
Jersey. Missouri. or Kentucky A. II was for
The month Of November, 1857; but there is
q slight increase ia both Virginia and North
Carolina.
Among the latest arrivals st the McirOpoll-
tn Hotel src: Miss &. Brooks, o. Danyille,
and Roy Is. smith, % Roanoke. Va; Mr..
~. ID. Nelson and Miss Rouibac. Of North
Carolina; Isham G.. Harris, Of the INT
ycrsity Of Virginia, and James L. EllersOn,
% Richmond
Lltc arrivals 40 the National Hotel include
George z. Jones. 81 Ashcy.lle, y. g.; +. +.
firNHcFe and John White OF Bellevue, Va.
George IS. Baxtr. Of Arkousas, and hlss
ODuq Baxter. OF sisuuton, Va.
IS. u. Marshall and VIE, OF Smyrna, Va,
elc al tbc Sc james.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25

DECEMBER n, lSA
There was some snap IN our market 10 the last
aud trading In wrappers wa going on til tho
closing hours on Change and Afterwards, and
thogo ID no doubt but what holders hayo great
confidence in the market after January !, 1889.
aud 90 not only express themselves but show
tholr faith BY their deeds. A god many old
huers ars bong takou OFF the market ana OK
really desirable STOCK OF old there is 10; such a
supply now visible as % create any feeling Of a
probable decline In good grades. From all mar
kets the common grades appear 10 predominant
still while all FINER tobacco Is sfin aud stinonng.
Your reporter wiehing merry thrsimas 70
al she Dispqtch readers. rotiros from his duties
till tbs opening Of the now yesc with hearty
good viii towards all men and the tobacco trade
especially.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-25
Ansfraitan NeMa.

SAN Francisco, Decemte' @.-Advices
from Australia report destructive nre AZ
Broren Iliil, the new mining camp. In New
South Wales, on November 9Th. The town
was built entirely OF wood, and IN two hours
sixty buildings were destroyed. comprising
The main busness.honsss. The losses were
heavy, as few carried insurance.
The great strike OF eoal-mIners al New
Castle has ended. The strike lasted three
months. Eight thousand men were idle and
81. 800, 600 was lost BY the miners and men.
A terrible hurricane swept over Clermont.
Queensland, November I'd. iiailstones ~
big az hens eggs were driven by the forcs
oi the wind clear through the sides OF
houses. Gardens, vineyards, and orchards
were ruined and forest trees were stripped
OF their leaves.
Bush fires in New South Wales are doing
great dsmage. Cne is reported fifteen miles
long. Large bands OF sheep have lcen burn.
Ell before they could De removed 10 places OF
safety.