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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
THE STORM MOVING EASTWARD.
SNOW AND HIGH WINDS IN THE WEST.
THE BLIzzARD's FORCE sPENT-A RAILROAD
DISASTER DUE TO THE COLD.

THE BLIZZARD'S FORCE SPENT-A RAlLhoAD
DISASTER DUE TO THE COLD.
Chicago Dec. 27.-Yesterday's blizzard seems TO
have about spent its force In the Northwest. iho
Signal Service here reports that the storm-ccntrc
passed here last night and is proceeding eastward
along the lower lakes. Tho fall Of snow has ceasod
n the Northwest. and the weather is clearing. In
portions the wind continues strong, Win
moderately low temperature.
The gale reached velocity OF forty-slx miles an
hour here at 10 p. m. and remained at that point
until midnight when It gradually subsidized The
wind was accompanied by occasional furry OF
light snow. There a brisk snowstorm this morn
Ing At Waverly, Iowa, at midnight foot OF snow
had fallen and the fierce gale pied 1t into huge
drifts Railroads in that vicinity badly blocked
but trains stl running Mason CITY. Iowa,
reports that from Emmettsburg to the Dakota lne
thcro was an average fall Of inch: between
Emmettsburg and Chickasaw, about six Inches and
Of Chckasaw to the Mississippi about two inches
Twelve inches Of snow fell at Marshalltown and the
wind drfed It badly. wausau and Eau Claire WIS.,,
report sixnch fan which has gladdencd the hearts
of the loggers. From Sioux Falls, Dak. the hrst
snowstorm OF the season. heavy one, accompanied by
a heavy WIND, reported
Chamberlain, Oak, Dec. 27-An Ice gorge has
formed in the Missouri River short distance above
this city, and damage to the shipping is feared when
the gorge breaks.
St Paul, Mimi, Dec. PA dispatch to a. The
Pioneer Press from Helena, Mont, says: The
morning passenger train on the Montana Central
jumped the track at the outskirts of the city yester
day, OWING to an open switch, which was caused by
engine and coach were overturned into a ditch.
The fireman. Jack Moore had both legs broken and
died In great agony Deputy Sheriff Lathrop was
badly burned the stove having fallen on him. All
he others escaped un INJURED.
~ sGnecp Ss nsn Dec 2qn n m Yas
night while on his way home In a buggy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
THREATS OF THE DREDGERS
GATHERING AGAIN AT THE OYSTER BEDS
ANOTHER BATTLE WITH THE MARYLAND NAV
EXPECTED IN CHESAPEAKE BAY-RuMoRS
OF A RECENT SKIRM1sH.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE rkIBCSE.

OF A RECENT SKIRMlsH
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rkiBCSEl
Baltimore, Dec 27.-Since the battle at "a
mouth Of the Chester River. in which the Mny
land Oyster Navy covered itself with glory an'
sent two vessels of. the pirate feet to the bot
tom there have been mutterings Of q campaip
of vengeance, and threats have been made tha
the war would soon be renewed on large
scale Nevertheless the illegal dredgers scenes
either to have been cowed by the vigorous actio'
of the State navy, or to have suspended thei
operations in order TO mature their plans Tor
renewal OF the war. The effect Of the lessoi
taught the ravagers Of the beds seems, boweves
to be wearing of. Last night thick fog set
tied down upon the bay. number Of dredgin
vessels dropped down to the mouth Of the Cheste
River and began work upon the beds. 1t Wa
reported this morning that between forty an
fifty vessels were engaged in illegal dredging
there last night An oysterman from down tn
bay said this afternoon that there was q skirmis
on Christmas Day between the steamer Nolan
and a number of dredgcrs of the mouth OF tn
Chester River. The dredgers were at work whei
the steamer arrived. The State vessel opene
fire on them and the dredgers returned it, bu
little damage was done. After few shots hat
been exchanged, the steamer drew of and startet
in the direction Of Annapolis, probably to Sc
a fresh supply of ammunition. A veteran dredge
says:
The State navy will have to win more thai
one battle with the dredgers in order to dow
them. l know it to be a fact that the men ar
even now talking of gathering in large force t
fight the State steamers. II is a mistake to SUP
pose that this is mere gasconade. These me-
really believe that public opinion outside for tn
tongers is against the existing laws They thin
they are wronging no by dredging in the fol
bidden waters and really believe that the Stat
vessels are guilty Of q sross outrage In firing Of
them and running them down. They have bee'
led to believe by the frequent failures OF the nav.
to accomplish anything that the State force cal
easily be met and conquered, and am conhden
that II large force Of dredgers meets a steame
on the bay there will be lively battle. Threat
have been made for several weeks, and If an
opportunity offers. there viii be fierce battle
The dredgers have employed counsel to defen'
them in the courts. The captains arrested recentl
for firing upon the State steamers have secures
writs of habess corpus Captain John Burns OF tn
pungy Daniels, has been arrested on charge
attempted murder in firing upon the steame
Cors ca with intent to kill Captain william
Taylor. The German Society is still vIgorolst
man immgra eniiced through the New-forl
agents to ship on the oyster dredgers: The agent
OF the dredgers here have not been shipping man.
men of late, the stir caused by the New FORK IN
vestigation having thoroughly scared not only tn
dredgers but the agents who employ men for them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
CApTURIyG INVADERS OF ORLAHOMl,

st. Louis, Dec GA dispatch from Purcell. india
Territory, to "The Post, Dispatch says: "The In
dian scouts under Lieutenant McComb have vfsite'
Oklahoma Station and arrested all In that vicinity
compelling them to hitch up their wagons and tak
everything with them and go to the scouts camr
Many Of those who we're arrested were men who ha
been engaged In teaming for the Government, other
had been railroad employees who were Temporarily
without work and expected work The peopl
Of Purcell indignant, supposing It to be q schem
to capture the town site. Some of those who hav
authority at the station have small houses built ol
runners. This is and late style of architecture
but 1t may possibly be very convenient where one hs
several masters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
THE SHAH vEERs AROUND TO RUSSIA.

Teheran Dec 27.-Musha Eddowleb, stanch
friend Of Russia who dismissed from the Foreign
Ministry after the escape of Ayoub Khan, has beon
appointed Minister OF Justice. The Shah has sent TO
the Persian Minister at st. Petersburg portrait OF
himself brilans. in recognition of his services
In maintaining friendly relations between Persia and
Russia
The Persian Government has issued decree
restricting navigation on the Karun to below Ahwaz
limiting the stay Of foreign vessels to twenty-four
bours nrobibitinC the sale or lease Of land to
foreigners and forbiddng the construction Of works
with foreign capital The decree Is regarded as es-
pecially aimed at British trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
PREFERRED TO rRAvEL EAST ALONE.

Denver. Col, Dec. 81 (speciaD.-A few weeks ses
Horace Hayen. the notorious bank thief, caught
in the act of trying TO rob the Peoples Savings Banf
but little evidence could be procured against him. he
bound over in $500 to await trial To-day,
through attorney, he paid the amount, and left
for Chicago Just after tho arrival Of NewYork do
tective who had papers charging Haven with tho
mission Of a crime In the East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
4 SCHEME TO KEEP THE coyvrcrs AT WORE

A SCHEME TO KEEP THE CONvICTS AT WORK
Albany. Dec. 81 (SpsciaD.-The labor orsanizsiIoni
OF the State will present bill 70 the Legislature
through Senator Russell and Assembymsn Yates 70,
governing the labor Of the State Prison convicts. II
provides that the convicts shall be employed 10
cultivating lands attached to the prisons. in
featuring articles needed for the charitable and penal
institutions of the Sae and in rcclaming swamp lands
The of machinery IN the prisons is forbidden, eX
cept for the instruction of the conyicts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
MORE WORK FOR THE GALENA AND YANTIC

AN ALLEGED OUTRAGE BY SPANISH OFFICIALS
AT PORTO RICO ON AN AMERICAN VESSEL.
Philadelphia, Dec o7.-The briRantine Josefa. which
arrived at this port on Tuesday from Montego Bay
jamaica brings news Of an outrage suffered by that
vessel at the hands of the Spanish Government
While dIscharging cargo her outward trip rom
New-York at Arroyo. Porto Rico, the Spanish Custom
officials discovered that twenty packages of cornsarch
which were marked on the vessels manifest were
missing After extended search the goods could not
authorities, WHO held her until fine Of $4,000 was
paid although the value of the goods in question did
not exceed 500. The master and crew were forced
to suffer many indgnities at the hands of the Gov
ernor of the island and officials acting under his au
thorlty The authorities offered to settle the matter
II the captain of the vessel could satisfactorily explain
the whereabouts OF the missing packages.
After the fine had been paid 1t ascertaned that
the missing goods delivered by mistake on board
the ship Josephus, which lay next TO the Josefa In
New. York, but were placed on the Josefas manifest
Explanation was made to the Spanish authorities and
the return of the fine requested but was refused,
and the vessel left Porto Rico 10 load cargo elsewhere
for this city.
James Brett of New-York, managing owner Of the
Josefa, has filed complaint against the Spanish Gov
ernment with Secretary Bayard. and asked that his
1t will be urged that the ships Galena and Yantic
shall be ordered continue their cruise to Porto
Rico and summarily redress for the imposition
suffered by the JoSefa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
y1oGGyp BY MASKED RUYp1ANs IN OHIO.

Martins Ferry, Ohio, Dec. 27.-At Hopedale, Har
rison County, on Christmas night white Caps vie
tied Dr. John Parkhil, leading physician, and gav'
him q terrible thrashing His errand-b boy had beei
Intoxicated, and the White Caps" accused Parkhil
of drugging him. Charles Gamble merchant, hearfnI
that they contemplated regulating him. accosted tw'
men whom he had reason TO believe we're members
the organization and threatened TO shoot them In
a demonstration made against him. There
much excitement here and the white Caps" vii
probably be regulated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 21-Everything Is quiet AZ
Lamar Miss, today The report of a race trouble
grow ont Of apprehension on the part of some OF the
whites that a conflict between the whites and tho
blacks would be precpitated by the conduct OF some
insolent negroes. The preparation made by the
whites to suppress all lawless acts had It's erect ana
no trouble is anticipated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
4 SMrGGLER IN pAKOTA

bismarck. Oak, Dec o7-The examination Of
LAM Curren the man arrested the charge OF
smuggling opium from Canada into the United states,
closed last night. Curren was held He pleaded
Ignorance of the nature OF the packages which he
TRANSPORTED across the border II is believed here
that The Curren examination will lead TO the exposure
of many wealthy who have been In the business
of smuggling over the line into DAKOTA Tor years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
MRS. CAMPBELL TO RETAIN HER CHILD.

ST. Louis, Dec. 27 speciaD.-The custody Of LITTLE
Christine Campbell has been awarded 10 her mother
Mrs Minnie Scott Campbell and the Boston clergy.
must return to his pastoral labors at the High
land Congregational Church without his daughter The
court decided that the ch Id should remain In custody
OF the mother but that the father should be allowed
visit her at least twice week. for TWO hours each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

UNIFORM MATRICUL4TING EXAMINATIONS.
Syracuse, n. Y, Dec 27-1he fourth annual holi
day conference of the Associated Academic Prlnci'
pals of the State of NewYork Is now IN session In
this city Many prominent educators are present
The subject of uniform entrance examinauons 10
college Is being sharply debated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
EXPERIMENTS WITH A NEW POWDER.

paris Dec. 27-Experiments which have re-
,entIv been made with a new powder show that IL
sreatly enhances the value Of the Gras rife charge
o6fths less than the usual quantity has ohe-hi'h
aore than tho usual force. The powder causes no
smoke, and can be STEPPED III wafer "i'nou' "a""s'
OsMAN DIGNA PREPARING TO RETREAT.
suakim. Dec 27-Deserters from the rebel force ne
.,r4 that there are many wounded Arabs In Handoub
osmsn Dgna they say. is sending bis women 70
Erymeit preparatory to reireating to the Niie inc
tr1sndh sheiu strongly urgo the Brinsh suto'n'~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
srccEssOR TO GENERAL GROsvEyOR.

Columbus Ohio, Dec. % Ospecial.-General Charles
II Grosvenor. member Of Congress from the XVIII
District has rendered his res gnation as member OF
the Board OF Trustees of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors
Orpbaps' Home. II is alleged that the resignation
was demanded by Governor Foraker Judge Joseph
W O'Neau department commander of the Grand Amy
of the Republic OF Oh.o was appointed TO the vacancy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

Paris Dec 27.-At a meeting Of the National Re
pubcan Committee Today It was unanimously re-
solved TO support General Bouangers candidacy 1oi
the seat in the Chamber of Deputies for the seine
made vacant by the death OF NJ Hude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
lrrENprEp SUICIDE OF AN AGED WOMAN.

Jamestown, N. Y, Dec. % (speciaD'-Mrs. An
drew r. White of Randolph age elghty-three, was
olissinc from home this morning. shortly after
noon she was found In field lying In the snow with
a pillow under her head and quilt thrown her
She had made a terrible cash in her throat with a
razor which was found near. She was alive but
there are no hopes OF her recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
FAST TRIAL TRIP OF THE NEW CRUISER.

Philadelphia, Dec. 81 (speciaD.-The United States
cruiser vesuvius made her final trip today. Tha
vessel left the Cramp shipyard early this morning
and made the run to Ship John Light, in the Lower
Bay Her engines worked TO the satisfaction
of the constructors and the speed attained averaged
twcnty-one miles hour. This is mile mort
thar the contract limit The cruiser returned TO thu
city late night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
AMERICAN MURDERED IN MEXICO.

New Bedford, Mass. Dec. 27.-News has been re-
ceiycc hero OF the murder December 16, in Mexico
OF Edward W. Rowland. formerly of this city. Mr..
Howland had for year had charge of teo electric
stations In Mexico. He leaves widow in Lynn.
ONLY the mcage fact of The killing Is As yet obtanabe
M, Howland went to Lynn four years ago and
worked for the ThomsOn-IlOuston Electric Company.
He went to Mexico as an agent for the company, 10
establish plant there. about nine months ago. and left
ln LYNN his wife and two children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
crnDFy DEATHS IN VERMONT.

Montpelier, VT, Dec. 27-Charles T. sabin, vice
president of the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany died suddenly Christmas Eve and this morn
ing John c. Emery, treasurer of the Vermont Domestic
Missionary Society, who to have been one of the
hearers at Mr. sabn's funeral dropped dead from
aDODlcXy,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
INDICTED FOR STEALING BONDS.

Chicago Dec 27--The Grand jury, which has been
considering the stolen bond cases. has found two true
bills Of burglary and two of receiving stolen property
knowing the same 10 have been stolen, against W. f.
shaw Henry Plessner, c. D. Taylor and Gus CorDett
The latter Is Shaw's father-in-law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
r11.Gr ALMOST DrSTB0YFD

Grand Forks, Dsk-, Dec. o7.-Early this morning
the town Of Auburn, north of this city, was almost
destroyed by frr scarcity Of water and fire appac
ratus made the buildings easy prey TO the flames.
The loss Is not known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

London, Dec. 27.-The British bark William H.
CHAPMAN, Captain Smith, from Hamburg, December
ID for New-York, was sunk off North Foreland yes
terday, by collision with the British steamer Bed
lormis. w., -.
The British steamer Begravia, from Bombay ec.
for New.YoIk has been In collision in the Suez Canal
with the British steamer Amana, hom LiVerPooi lor
Bombay Both were severe damaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
PUTTING OFF TIE WHITE CAP Trials

Leaycnworth, Ind, Dec. 27.-The White Cap cases
have been continued until March 20. The do
PENDANTS asked for change OF venue from Judgs
Senior, which granted. Morris Moreand, ono Of
the prosecuting witnesses claims that attempt wss
made to murder him on Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

A SWTCHMEN's STRIKE PRACTICALLY OvEH
Denver. Col Dec. % (speca).-The railroad strim
which has been in progress here for ten days among
the Union Pacific switchmen. for increase in
has been practically declared of owing the com
pany's decided refusal TO meet any Of the demands
made while the employees remain out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
AN AMERICAN SEA CAPTAIN MISSING.

Havana, Dec. GA dispatch from Nuevtas says
that CAPTAIN Schultz of the Amercn big Munson. at
that port from NewYork, has disappeared. and 1t IS
fe ared he is drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
MR. wIMAN AS A TELEGRAPH BRIGAND.'

NIX. WIMAN AS a IELEOhhfd DhlOA4NO'"
Montreal, Dec. 27.-Papers were served to-day In
an action on behalf of Erastus Wimans telegraph
company, the Great Northwestern, against the Mop
treal Telegraph Company, asking the Superior Court
TO fix a reduction of rental paid TO the latter The
action Is based the alleged failure of the Montreal
Company to maintain the leasing company in peace
able and exclusive possession of lines. routes and
rights of way independent railways included within
the orlgina, lease but subsequently, Incorporated by
the Canadian Pacific into its system, and more re-
Gently, 1t is claimed, usurped for public telcgraphic
purposes.
In a recent interview Mr.. Wiman, referring to
published statement that he the brgand Of the
telegraph world said "Any that can in seven
years pay million and quarter of dollars, equang
per cent, while but for him the thousand share
holders interested would have relieved dollar,
Is handy kind of brgand to have had around If
for the future he the one hand continue to
pay per cent in the face Of the ercest competition
while the other, without this instrumentality dis
aster and ruin would Overtake the properties CON
cerned, this is a species of brgandsge which. u
universal. would make the monetary millennium much
nearer than 1t at present appears to be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

CUTTING HIS WIFEs THROAT AND HIS OWN.
Oswego, ~ Y, Dec 27.-James Green, Of wolcott,
cut his wfe's throat this morning and then went to
his barn and cut his throat. He returned to the
house and gashed his throat again. Both viii do
Domestic trouble was the Of the tragedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
THEIR FAITH IN DE LEssEPs UYsHAKEN.

Paris Dec. 27-At meeting today Of 1000 bond
holders of the Panama Canal Company resolution
was unanimously adopted expressing confidence In
NJ de Lesseps and volunteering to forego the interest
ON coupons and the redemption Of bonds until the
canal is opened for tratc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
ZINC MILAN WANTS A CABINET.

Belgrade Dec. 27.-The sluptschina will be opened
Tomorrow King Milan asked VI. Ristics to form a
Cabinet after the new Constitution had been pro
claimed NJ Ristics declined and suggested that
NJ sirnics at present Minister at ST Petersburg. be
intrusted with the task of forming transition Min
istry TO be composed of young Liberals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
u REV COMMITTED SUICIDE
pAETIsANs OF GENERAL BOULANGE ER

Paris Dec 27.-Advices from Geneva say 'ha' NJ
Bex the Bourse speculator, committed suclue Dy
drowning himself in the River fonne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
GINE OF BaLL AT ADELAIDE

Adelaide, South Australia, Dec. 27.-A game OF
baseball wa pl ,yed her b. dai between the American
teams. The result was All America 10 Chicago IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

e. L. HARPER RETURNNG TO SANITY.
Columbus. Ohio, Dso 27.-E. L Harper has 90 IN
recovered his mind that hs hes been pat b WORK aean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
TILE ALRANY WINTER OARNIYAL.

Albany, Dec 27.-It has been decided TO open the
mtdwtnter carnival in this city at noon, January 90,
and 10 cIass IL the following Thursday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN SPAIN.
Madrid Dec. 27.-Several shocks Of earthquake werc
felt to-day In the eastern and southeastern parts OF
Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-05

IL will be the farmers own fault il they
don't have their own way in this Legislature
There are 1871 Of them in the House against
| / lawyers, l3 doctors ~ manufacturers
10 merchants, aud ! to Z each in all other
occupations. In religious preference the
members Of the House number go Congrc
gationalists, # Methodists 81 Universalists,
20 Baptists ~ liberals" and / to q each
of all other denominations
In the Senate there are seven lawyers,
farmers, I merchants, . editors. In reli
gious preference the Congregationalists
predominant, having II against only to 4
each Of other denominations.
Sergeant Mt Arms Phinney has had some
notable work Of renovation aud improve
ment done in the state house under an ap
preparation made for that purpose at the
last session. The old library room has been
converted into an elegant reception room
with frescocd walls, stained glass windows
and handsome furniture The interior oI
Of the executive chamber has been entirely
reiuvenated. The ceiling aud walls have
been frescued and decorated in nearly the
same STYLE as the reception room. Numer
Gus other minor changes and improvements
have been made about the capitol.
Gov Dillingham's home during the ses
sion will he at the residence Of Charles ii
Shipman, where he has taken rooms.
a reception was given on Wednesday
evening 10y Gov. and Mrs. Ormsbee in the
executive chamber. 1t was brilliant at
fair aud largely attended. Gov. aud Mrs
Ormsbec were assisted in receiving 10y Gov
ernor elect Dillingham; aud Mrs Dillingham;
Lieut.. Coy. Fuller aud Mrs. Fuller, an,
Lieut.. Governor. elect Woodbury..
The House will have an experienced
competent and faithful official in the persol
Of John II. Merrlield of this county, VIII,
has beer. appointed second assistant clerk.
Mr.. Dillingham; has appointed Fred A
| Rowland Of Waterbury secretary Of civi
| and military atTuirs