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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
EVANGELICAL WORK IN NEw-YORE

The committee of fifteen ministers appointed az the
recent Christian Conference in Chlckering Hall TO re-
mort a permanent organization to conduct evangelical
work in the city. met In the Bible House YESTERDAY
The Rev Or. Crawford presided as Chairman OF the
committee and Dr. Josiah Strong acted As secretary
Tho committee reported in favor OF Dr. Charles IL
parlburst rs president and Archd aeon MachaySmlth
a. secretary Dr. Parhhurst said that he id not Sc"
3D., ,rav clear To attending 10 the duties required by
the noson in addition to his own work lie desired
,o decline H. but look It under consideration for a
,rook Drs Edward Judson. J. EmendOrf and j. NJ.
kim were elected members Of the committee. and tho
D.. ms MacArthur Parkhuist and Schacfier wcra
,,,,nd q committee OF three to draft constitution
snd determine the times Of meeting An adjourn
ment was taken until next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
copprcrryG ERRONEOUS SETTLEMENTS.

f. W. Agnel writes TO The Tribune to correct false
statements that have been made by the newspapers
in regard to his sister, the second wife OF Hiram
Cranston. lie says that before she married Mr.
Cranston her father went to Fort Wayne, Indiana,
where proceedings had been instituted Tor divorce
from the first Mrs. Cranston, and satisfied himself
he thc aid Of competent counsel that the proceedings
wcr, regular. Tie subsequent visit Of the second
M,s Cranston to Paris was principally undertaken to
visit some of her fathers relatives and with the full
consent OF her husband and while there she received
a dispatch announcing his death and reached New
vorE seventeen DAYS after his burial, so that she
coud not have been refused admission TO his bedside
in lis last Illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
GENERAL HARRIsoN's QUARTERS AT WASHING


Washington. Dec. 24.-Quartors have been engaged
at the Arlington Hotel for General Harrison ana
party prior to the Inauguration ceremonies next
March There will be In the party General ana
Mrs Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs Russell Harrison MI
and Mrs J. r. Mckee and two children, ex-senator
saunders Of Nebraska, and wife, parents OF MIS-
Russell Harrison, and f. W. Halford, pnvaie secre-
tary, wife and daughter. The guests VIII arfIVo
her, about week before Inauguration Day. TN inc
Morning Of INAUGURATION Day they Will 90 to Wizards
Hotel IN Pcnnsylvaniaavc. and occupy parlor on
the second floor, whence they Will view the pro
ccssIon as II forms. In accordance with the peccdol
established hy Andrew Jackson and observed Dy every
President but two since then. President Clevclam
will call for Presdentelect Harrison at "liaruS
and escort him to the Capitol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
MIR. DAVIS'S VISIT PURELY SOCIAL
GENERAL. HARRISON AUTHORITY FOR SAYING

THAT FOLIIIV0 MI
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
Indianapolis, Dec. 23.-Upon the authority OF
General HARRISON il may be stated that senator
Daviss visit had no political significance what
ever, and politics were not discussed. The ex-
Senator's visit was purely Social as 1t is well
known that during their Joint residence IN wash
ington the ladies' of the two families formed
mutual attachment and the eX-Sonators youngest
daughter now the wife OF Lieutcnant Brown, was
one of The bird smaids at Mrs. Mckce's wedding
General and Mrs Harrison have frequently beeh
the guests of Senator and Mrs. DAVIS at Deer
Park. In conclusion, 1t may be 'ald there IS
nothinr djscernihle from close view, upon which
to warrant the speculation that ex-senator Davis
is a Cabinet possibility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
TIE BOSTON BROKERS HAVE LOTS OF FUN.

Boston, Dec. "a (SpeciaD.-Business at the Boston
stock Exchange was practically suspended to-day be
tween the hours of IL and 1, and the brokers gave
themselves up to having as good time as possible
They engaged the Boston 3uar Club and other talent
10 help them but the efforts of the artists, though
most uproarously appaudcl. were only nerludos
to bolsterousncss among the brokers. The fun began
when some mischevousy inclined broker smashed
hat over its owners eyes and then for awhile 1t was
each for HIMSELF Then one started minia
urc bonfire OF paper, and several were blazing
in different parts Of the room. I'm sell C., b. and
o. shouted broker In whom the sense OF business
was evidently stronger than that OF fun. a prolonged
howl greeted this inopportunc remark and the speaker
was promptly hustled OIL the chair and was glad to
make his escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
SHERIFF. GRANT MAKES PRESENTS.

Sheriff Grant yesterday made the following valu-
able Christmas presents to trusted subordlnates VINO
have been in his office during the last three years
Under Sheriff John b. Sexton received seaFineo
overcoat: Alfred j. Johnson, stenographer, set OF
two.carat diamond studs Nick OFarrel, ring
set with sapphres and diamonds; Daniel Englehardt'
a ruby and diamond ring; william Mccormick, pair
Of diamond cufbuttons Arthur levy, alah'ohu
locket and James Rickart, q god scarf pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
SIR WILLIAM FREDERICK POLLOCK.

london, Dec. 24-sr WIHIam fTet'o,'oH rO'0e"'
formerly Queens Remcmbrancer, * dead
Sir william Frederick Pollock was born IN ieio'
and wes the eldest Of Sir Frederick PolocE' bar
onet sometime Chief Baron OF the Cour, u
w. 49, co.. n LONG fine Nastcr of the once OF Queens
pemembrancer, department OF me SuPrc'"' 49,
fruIn which he retired a year or TWO aso. ~, re 10
made barouct in 1866 lie hlarneo !" i0fi '
daughter of the Rev. Henry Creed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
HANDSOME Badges FOR NEW OFFICERS.

Learning that shcTiff-elect Flack and ThOmas T.
Gilroy who is to be Under Sheriff, had ordered the
badges of their new positions. the employees Oh .he
County Clerks office and the supreme Court attaches
countermanded the order and had more elaborate
badges ordered This done without the knowledge
Of Messrs Flack and Gilroy, and they were much
surprised Yesterday when committee, consisting OF
John b. McGoldrick, George Lyons and c. {. wilson
presented the new badges them They are OF solid
gold Appropriately inscribed, and in each Is set
Valuable diamond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
BOOKS AND TOYS FOR POOR CHILDREN.
Z O III Ed itor Z Ihe LIZ u

Sir: / have collected from children Of welto-do
families considerable number of books, cards ana
Toys in good condition. which the glvers desire 10
have bestowed upon some poor children who are not
well cared for al this Christmas time Can you sug
gcst where they would be acceptable and make little
happy. CONSTANT READER.
Morrisania, Dec. "a, 1888.
Apply to Charles d. Kellogg, secretary of the
Charity Organization Society, No 81 University
Place. who will probably know which of the
many excellent and deserving institutions will
be most benefited by the articles.-Ed)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

condition. said A. Rcqua tho financial agent, 10
re porter t" Our school Ia crowded TO It's ntmos,
=. naritv ard during the torn have been obliged
10 REUSE $50 applicants for admission on account
OF tho lack OF ROOM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
TRIBUNE LOCAL oDsERvATI,

In the diagram a continuous line shows the taromeeT
fu iuatoos YESTERDAY ohsc "a az the United Sias
signal service station AT this city The dashs li'sAo
temperature noted at PeSrys Phaunacy sun Buildihs.
TRIBUNE oYYicE, Dec 2j-l a. m-Fair weather pn-
vailed yesterday. Tho temperature ranged between $50 anu
400 tho average (ss So being 7is' higher than ON hs
corresponding last ami as higher than On sunday
In and near this city to.isy there will probably b
warmer fair weather. followed bv rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
CHILDREN MADE HAPPY WITH PRESENTS

About 500 happy children gathered at the Christmas
exercises OF the Fiyc Points Mission last evening
pleaslng feature of the evening was solo by
Miss Alice Miller. At the end OF the exercises H. f.
Leonard disguised santa Claus, descended the chm
ney OF tho vide Now England FIRE place at the rear
Of the platform aud began to distribute presents among
the children Dresses, caps, shoes, stockings, books.
coats and other articles of clothing constituted the
largo portion Of the presents.
The exercises were under the direction OF o. Il.
Routon A. Eequa, Mrs. g. Van Akin, Frank r.
nur1on Mrs. II. u. skidmOre, Mrs. L. Holster and
THE mission was never In q mora aourishing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

Her-ford'g Acid Phosphate
FOR ABUSE OF ALCOHOL
1t relieves the depression thereffom-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26
Transportation of Poultry.

The farmers throughout the countwaAd
speaking locally. the commission men (
Chicago, are jubilant over the
PRODUCTION on the Laclsawanna Railyoa
of a patent caI for the Transportation
live poultry Heretofore great losses hay
been sustained by shippers, especiallyll
warm weather, and much dissatisfactionha
been visited on the consignees. Eistl
hoped that all this trouble has now besI
entirely obviated; that is, where the lei
conveyance is in use, and if it answers II
purpose as we'll as it is anticipated, then
is no doubt it will become general. TIL
car is ten feet higher than the ordina'l
freight car, and contains JIG comml
ments, each one four feet square, IN
series of eight decks. with an aisle rnlnlnl
Though it crosswise, and another on
lengthwiso. It's capacity is from 3,'l,li
1850 fowls, according to the season OF tl
Year. BY system of drop decks tn
freight is loaded and unloaded at the bot
tom OF the car, the sides of which are
strong wire netting. in which are the door
to the several compartments. On the tol
of the car, in the center. is water TAM
large enough to supply full load on
journey of 5000 miles. Each compaltll1ep
is supplied on three sides with abundan
food and water by system of troushs an u
hose that is easily worked on the lnslas
no matter how great the speed OF the ,la y
The food is stored in box or tank Ut
meath the car.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

News of another wreck on the Lchish
Valley railroad has been received by the
superintendent of the Mahoning division.
A Pennsylvania freight train ran into a l.r-
high Valley gravel train on that division ii;
$3.50 Tuesday morning. killing six persons
outright and injuring over twcntyl Tie
killed and injured, who were mostly all
Hungarians. We're on the gravel train. with
the exception OF one. who was on the Penn
sylvania train. 1t was three hours before
help could be procured, and during that
time the injured lost so much bloodlthat j,
is feared that many of them will Aie. A
special train carrying physicians arrived
three hours alter the accident. and they did
everything possible for the injured.
john Wentworth, better known as
Long John" a man us well known As any
one in the west, died at 7:45 o'clock Tues
day morning Wentworth was one III CHI
Cages oldest citizens and in his dat was
mayor of the city. congressman and kdi,or
of the principal daily there. Abdul u
month ago his general health began To fail
and death resulted Tuesday morning.
Wentworth was 20 years of age. He was
wealthy. his estate being worth at least
81 .OOO.GtW.
The greatest street car strike in the
history of Chicago was brought TIC an end
Sunday evening, the company having com
promised their differences With the North
side men. The lines in that sec,iopoftllc city
We're in fun operation again Monday morn
ing. The terms of the settlement. as given
out, are that the company grants the mon Il
slight increase i'll wages--not as much as Mt
first demanded: re-employs all he strikers
and will rearrangc the schedules drumming
time TO conform to the requests at first
made by the strikers. The company will
retain the new men who have been en-
ployed since the beginning OF the strike
and will probably place them on now lines
which are being equipped. or IN The extra
list. 1t was agreed at Sundays conference
between President Yerkes and, strikers
committee that amy other points of dis
agreement shall be referred to Mr. Lyman
j. Gage, the. vice-president W tho First
National bank. who shall be the sole arbi-
traitor.
China mail received at San Francisco
per steamer City of Pekin, from Hong Kong
and Yokohama, says that IL disastrous food
occurred near Fang Shan Hsten. in the vi
entity of Pckin on the night Of August ID.
Seven and oEG-half inches OF rain fell in
Pckin and immense volumes of water col
lccted i'll the rains about Ho sud
denly broke in upon twenty villages. More
than 10000 people and Il large number of
n ri, ,.,1. ii, vii
lagos in the valleys near Pekin arc in dam
ger every season. us the hills are
destitute of trees and waters flow together
in fearful torrents, unimpeded by vegeta-
ton. News OF the catastrophe was brought
by missionaries who have been living near
the scene of the disaster
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26

the elevator company and found to be IN
good order. and many visitors were carried
to the top Of the shaft after the elevator
was started. When everything was pre-
pared the doors were thrown open. an
without form or ceremony, the public al
lowed to enter and be transferred to the
height of the monument. which is 555 feet.
No passes are required. but the custodians
have strict orders not to allow any drunken
or improper individuals entrance to the
monument.
Mrs. John A. Logan, accompanied by
the two young daughters OF George M.
Pullman. of Chicago. who have just left
school. left Washington Monday to start
for her long contemplated trip to Europe.
Secretary Whitney says the United
States could whip England. but he does not
expect war. Our new swift cruisers. he
adds, could accomplish incalculable dam
age to English shipping, and American en-
ginccring science is competent TO defend
our seaboard cities. Tho secretary con-
sidcrs Canada's military strength US in.
significant and believes England is incapa-
bic Of protecting the Dominion.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26
AT THE SOUTH.

About u week ago. says q special from
Cochran. Ga, c. G. Newman. IL young
farmer. living near Cochran. hired a strange
negro named Bill johnson to pick cotton.
The other day Mr.. Newman went to town
and during his absence the negro outraged
Mrs. Newman and fed. He was captured
the following morning and identified by
Mrs Newman. who tainted when she saw
him. 4 crowd of three hundred men took
the negro n milo from town. hung him TO Il
limb of tree, riddled his body with bullets
and pinned slip of paper on his breast
reading: Our women must and shall be
protected"
MIR. Ha]lowry. Il wealthy farmer. NJ.
Dcnman and Coleman y. Bran. a fcrryman
We're drowned while crossing the Missouri
river at Glasgow, Mo-. with load of cattle
on ferry boat. The cattle made u rush
for one end OF the boat and cattle and
human beings We're dumped into the water
A special from Macon, Mo-, says Thorn
as Wardell. wealthy coal mine operator
was killed ut Bevier by striking miners dur
ing riot. Nearly all of the mine owners
have engaged new men and these have been
coming in from abroad for several DAYS
past. This action of the operators greatly
inccnsed the strikers, who have been bitter
i'll their expression against their former
employers, especially Wardell. Threats have
boon made by the strikers against the new
men. bur there was no violent dcmonstra-
ton until Thursday, when some of the new
men We're set upon by the strikers and u
general battle followed. During the riot
Wardcll was shot and killed. There is in
tense excitement at Bevicr, and fears are
entertained of further bloodshed The
sheriff and posse have gone to Bowler
Pauline Mccoy, Il negro girl aged 10.
was hanged at Union Springs, Ala. for the
murder OF Annie Jordan, 14-year- old
white child. last February. The execution
WAS private only the necessary persons
being admitted. The crime for which the
woman was hanged was /, peculiar one.
The victim, Annie Jordan. strayed away
from her home in Montgomery and nothing
WAS heard of her until her dead body was
found in II plum thicket at Three Notch
Circumstances pointed to Pauline and she
was arrested with the dead girls clothing
OH her. She was found gailty last spring
and sentenced to dea'h. Efforts were made
to get the governor to interfere. but to no
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26

its nature Already COO men have pledged
themselves to enter the territory and en-
dcavor to make IL settlement. 1t is intended
10 increase this force to 1000 men and to
make stand until force is brought agains,
them by the government. Attorneys will
he retained and ii necessary Il fight will be
made in the highest courts Of the country.
Lena Selleck has made public charges
of Il serious nature against Postmaster
Dowdall. of Peoria. In an affidavit she
swcars she went to work in the house of
the postmaster. and that on the first and
only night she stayed in the house he in
vadcd her room and attempted an assault.
She further states that she compromised
with Col. Dowdall for SIS. AID also swears
that she was examined the next morning
after the alleged assault, by DIR. Boal. and
that he found she was severely injured.
Tuesday mornings paper prints an afl1-
davit from Col. Dowdall denying the
charge: also one from his mother n-law
ments.
An Alma, Kan, special says: Treas
urcr Fields. of Waubansee county, was dis
covered TO be IL defaulter in the sum
of $4,000. He is under arrest. The county
will lose nothing. as his bondsmen are
good.
Jesse Mason, who lives near the village
of Stilesville. Hendricks county. Ind. was
aid some money Saturday. That night
about $ o'clock Logan York. of that neigh
borhood. with one of his associates. went
to Mason's house and asked for matches.
White Mason turned to get them. York and
his companion firing at him. rushed into
the room. Miss Mason came from the
family room. and taking In tho situation.
seized Il chair with which she attacked
York. He seized her hand. and putting
one of her fingers into his mouth. was bit
ing it off when her brother, Oran Mason.
ran to her assistance, and placing u shot
gun over her shoulder, shot York in the
face. He was instantly killed. The other
man escaped. after dragging York's body
into the yard.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26

DOINGS in THE EAST. i

Major Marcus Reno sttempted to COM
nit suicide at Harrisburg. He placed Il
revolver in his mouth and was about to pull
the trigger when u friend grasped the
weapon and prevented him. The cause of
Major Reno's rasllncss is attributed to do
nestle troubles. A few days ago an order
of the court was granted directing him to
pay $50 a month for his wfc's support. He
has since told his friends that h.s income
is hardly that much. He now threatens to
kill his wife and himself and he is being
closely watched.
AT a meeting of the Philadelphia Bup
fist association at Bustleton, Pa. some
little 1!utter was caused by u letter from the
church at Lower Marion which announced
that Robert j. Burdettc, the we'll known
humorist. has been licensed to preach.
The Sixth Pennsylvania cavalry vet
ans OF Merritt's brigade. Buford's division.
Sunday morning dedicated their monument
on the ground they occupied in the battle
on Emmetsburg road, four miles south of
Gettysburg. Massivcncss is the striking
feature of this granite memorial which is
twelve feet high with bronco lances on each
of it's six sides. Col Fred G. Newlall of
Philadelphia. presented the monument TO
the memorial association, Col. j. p. Bach
elder receiving it.
Judge Humans letter of acceptance
was given to the press Sunday evening.
The first draft of the letter was in the
Judges handwriting. and the typewriter
copies showed only Il few changes in pune
tuation from the original.
The real facts about the illness of JUS
ticc Stanelp Matthews are understood to
give color to the rumors that u ia al end
may be reached. He has had two or three
good days this week, but his condition has
not improved. The catarrh of the stomach
from which he suffers is only an incident
to the disease. His physical suffering has;
como mainly from muscular rheumatism
which has caused him intense pain and has
greatly weakened him. But back of it all
there is beleNedto be organic trouble
either Bright's disease orsomethng swfter
i'll its ravages-which will maze it impossi-
Bile for Judge Matthews ever TO take his
place on the bench again. even though his
shattered system may be temporarily built
up and his life prolonged. The family OF
tho Justice are reticent about his illness
and some OF his warm friends have been
able to learn nothing further than that he
is too sick to see them. 1t is understood
that the attending physicians have not
made full statement concerning the case
because OF the expressed wishes If the
family But enough is already known to
Justify The gravest fenrs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-10-26
FOREIGN EVENTS.

Forty thousand copies of DIR. Macken-
zie's book have been seized by the police
at Leipsic.
Gen. Porforio Diaz has been re- elected
president of the republic Of Mexico.
The sultan of Morocco is about to send
an embassy to Washington to complain.
among other things. of the conduct Of
United States Consul W. Reed Lewis in his
relations with the government of Morocco.
and his interference in matters not within
his jurisdiction.
The Tuxedo club has requested James
Brown Potter not to introduce Kyrle Bel
lew. the actor, into the club rooms again,
on the grounds that they will not bring
their daughters. let alone wives. into a
place frequented by IL man whose dangerous
reputation is so well known as Bellows.
Mr.. Pottcr's wife is said to be very angry ut
this snub offered her leading man.
Minister Of State Chaplcau made wild
speech at Montreal at IL banquet to Mr..
White. the new member for Caldwell. and
son of the late minister. He culogized
Blaine and talked war. surprising every
body. He spoke OF Canada's GOODNESS I'M
ucI eNlStIHS circumstances. Dut most
pleased the representative audience by re-
ferring to Canadian de'cnces.
The Munich NocA,jchten confirms the
report that Swiss anarchists intended to
make an attempt upon the life of Emperor
William in Wurtcmburg, and that great
precautions were taken To protect the en-
peror, the route OF the imperial train hav-
ing been changed.
--Signor Moreno. who has boon for ycasr
an active opponent of the Italian padron-
system, has written u letter to tho king of
Italy accusing Italian consuls in this coun-
try of aiding in the contract labor system.
and announcing his intention OF making
these charges before the immigration in
vcstigating committee.
1t is stated that the publishers of DIR.
Mackenz e's book had sold 1900 copies Of
the work in Berlin when the police entered
and prevented further sales. The sale of
the book on the street and in small book
shops was brisk during the morning. Mes
sengers conveying parcels Of books to re-
tailers were stopped in the streets and re-
lieved OF their burdens by the police.
-Senor Domingo IHnldo Y. Della Riva, IL
Havana millionaire, and his wife were
found murdered at their residence. Their
daughter, her husband aud two servants
have been arrested on suspicion of COM
hitting the murder