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AFRICAN BRUTALITY.
Shocking Atrocities Committed by the
Sultan of Zanzibar.

LONDON, December 19th.-A dispatch from
Zanzibar says In pursuance of the Sultan's
orders, four natives awaiting trial for murder
were horribly executed in the streets of the
town. Their heads were cut off and the bodies
left where they had fallen exposed unguarded
until the eveninGef the day of execution.
Ihe Sultan has also ordered twenty-four pris-
eners, including one woman, who had been sem
tepced Tor life, to be put to death in q similar
manner during next week. a few ara,to be ex-
ecuted each day
The British Consul yainly protested against
these atrocities
The sultan proclaimed that in the future he
will be guided by the Mohammedan laAy onlv
He has bestowed the power of capital punish
ment on the local Governors and ordained that
their sentences Will not be SUI ject to appeal
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PERl>HFD AT SEA.
The sad Fate of Portion of Steam
ships Grew.

ships Crew.
RocKLAND (Nie), December 19th.-Three ship
wrecked men arrived here to-day bringing ter
rible tale of loss of life and property at sea.
They are Captain George A Smith, First Mate
William Smith. and Alfred Doran OF the steamer
Almira, from birmingham Eng, to New York.
via Halifax. The Almira sailed on December
Sd with a cargo of redwood There were on
board twelve sailors, Captain Smith, his wife
and two children, the cook and two mates.
On the night of December l4th, when eighty
five miles oti Halifax, one of the crew earelessly
threw down lighted pipe in the forecsstle.
Instantly the floor took fire, and the flames soon
spread beyond control owning to the combusti-
bic condition of the woodwork. which was,
saturated with oil The Captain, the two mates.
and the cook took to the boats, and were picked
up three days later with the exception of the
cook, who died from exposure), by a schooner
and brought here The Captains wife, two
children and twelve sailors perished
SIMPLY 4 SAILORS YARN.
BosToS, December 19th--Infomatiors ssas re-
ceiyed late tonight concerning the alleged
burning OF the vessel Almira and tie conse-
quent loss of life. The story is without founda-
tion- II was simply a sailors yarn.
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THE TERRITORIES.
The Democrats Defer Action on The New
states Until Next Month.

WAsHINGToN, December 18th = The House
Committee on Territories to-day decided to call
up the bill of Representative Baker, for the ad.
mission of South Dakota, on January 18th under
the resolution of The House making that ques-
tion the special order from dag to day
After the Baker bin is taken up il is proposed
to substitute for it the omnibus bill agreed upon
by the Democratic caucus, and bring the latter
up every day until it is finally acted upon by
the House.
The committee decided to give hearing on
January 18th to all persons interested in bills
for the admission of Utah.
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AN EQUINE WONDER
Haggin Said to Have HIS Turf Eye On
Proctor knott

LOUISVILLE, December 19th-Negotiations are
pending looking to the sale OF Proctor Knott
the famous race horse, to Haggin. On Monday
Sam Bry ant, owner of Knott, received a tele-
gram from Byrne, Haggins trainer, Offering
S25,0o0 for the horse. Bryant replied that S3O-
000 was the price, and that less would not be
considered. Byrne answered that representa-
tive of Haggin would go TO Kentucky at once
TO see Knott. The horse is in the pink OF con-
dition, and it is conceded that he has the Ken
tucky Derby at his mercy.
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WHEELING W. Va.}i December 19th.-It is
rumored that Governor Wilson has decided to
call out the militia to support his contemplated
action of giving certificates to the four demo-
cratic congressman. Two Republicans are
elected on the face of the returns.
LATER-Governor Wilson, when asked if he
would sign all the four certificates for Demo.
cratic congressman, said he had made no ex-
pressions directly indirectly in relation to the
ma -
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on A TooT.

A Consul Gets Drunk, Insults. People a2A
Goes to Jail.
EEw YoRS, December I9th.--0scar Hatfield,
United States Consul from Baayia, Java, was
arrested last night for being dxsDk and disorder
Iy. He broke in the door 0f Alderman Cava-
threatened her life when sAe ordered him to
leave the house. Miss Macy CavanagA started
after a policeman and wss chased thFengh the
streets by Hatfield, urtl he ran into the nff-
ciaPs arms. In Coust to-day he WAS he'd in
$3.50 bail to insure good conduc. fos one month.
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Prospect of a Holiaav Racess

AIospcCI OF u Holiday Recess.
WAsHISGToN, T, December lsth.-There was
caucus OF Democratic Senators after the adjourn
ment OF the Senate to-day, to decide upon an
ultlmatum to be submitted to the RepubIican
senators at their caucus tomorrow. The caucus
agreed that they would adjourn on Saturday
next, without night sessions until January 3d.
and take a vote on the tariff bill January 10th
or adopt the House resolution for adjournment
over the holidays until January 7th and take a
final vote on the tariff bill January Goth
There seems to be no doubt that the Republf-
can Senators will agree to one OF the other OF
these propositions and that there viii be the
usual holiday recess.
California Land Decision.
WASHINGTON, December I9th-Assistant Sec
retary OF the Interior Muldrow has reversed the
decision of the Land Commissioner in reversing
the action OF the local Land officer, which sus-
tanned the homestead entry of Thomas Deyine
TO quarter section of land near Sacramento
cal IN me a, contest was brought by the inhabit
auts and Trustees OF the Sierra CITY toWn-site
aud James W. Kane mil eral claimant. to oust
Deylne from the tract
Postal Route Changes.
WASHINGTON. December 19th.-Chaugesi in the
Star route schedule have been ordered as follows:
Bishop Greek TO Bishop Station Leave Bishop
creek Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
lO:4O A. NJ, and Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur-
DAYS at $50 A; NJ. Leave Bishop Station Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays at I245 P. NJ.
11:30.
Rather Novel Damage Suit
WASHINGTON, December 19th.-Amasa c. Panl,
administrator of the estate of the late Professor
Edward c. Paul, to-day entered suit against
United States Senator Cullom of Illinois, for
$4,000 damages. The SUIT gIows out of the
death of Professor Paul, who was ridden down
aud fatally injured by Joseph Chase a negro
coachman in the employ of the Senator.
The Trenton at Panama.
WAsHISGToN, December l9th.-The Navy De-
partment is informed that the United States
steamer Trenton, the flagship of the Pacific
Station, is now at Panama with Rear Admiral
Kimberly on board, and that it is proposed to
keep her there until all danger of trouble on the
lsthmus is past.
A virginia District Contested.
WASHINGTON, December l9th.-Judge Edmund
Waddell, the Republican candidate for Congress
in the Third District of Virginia, has served a
notice OF contest upon Representative George
ID. WISE, on the ground of obstruction of voters.
An Indian Claim Allowed
WASHINGTON, December l9th.-The claim of
Alexander McNary OF Jackson county, Or, for
diepredations committed in 1856 by hostile In
dams, is allowed by the Secretary of the In
terror for s., ,776.
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The British at suallim to Open Cat on
the Rebels To-day.
LONDON, December 19th.- Preparations are
completed for an attack upon the rebels at
Suakim. General Greniell. commanding the
British forces has ordered his forces to open fire
at sunrise tomorrow.
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Plilsging in servia.

BELGRADE, December l9th.--Radical peasants
are celebrating the victories of their party ia
the Parliamentary election by firing the hemes
of political oppout nts in the vicinity of this
city. he sky has been lurid for three nights
from the reflection of the flames from burning
dwellings.
a Rumor Denied
PARIS, December lgth.-Admiral Erantz, Min
lister of Marine, says there is no truth in the
port that the French Governments -aboHt TO
send several vessels to Panama 10 watch the
American war-yessel there.
An Italian Sensation.
FLORENCE. December l9th.-The Countess
Costa was stabbed to death in her carriage to-
day by Captain in the army who then. com
mitted suicide by shooting himself with Ie
volver.
Di Mursl6x's Dangerous, Illness
MUNICH, December 19th.-Mme. Di Hu ska IS
dangerously ILL., both mentally and physically,
in tnis city.
Prince Alexsnder's. Funeral.
DARsIsTADTs December leth.-The funeral of
Prince Alexander OF Hesse took place Today.
The body was placed in the family Inasoeuin.
[See Jurthe telegraph on f9Vr:b page.l
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cABBAGEAxAs roa AMERICANS.
English Capitalists secure the Best oi
Cul,a,a. rnhaccn IrieIds

New YORK, December 19th-The Erssiaq sun
says: 1t is understood that negotiations were
completed to-day by which contrast for the
manufacture ofthe Henry Clay brand of Havana
cigars. as well as the most imp rtRut tobacco
field, of Cuba, has passed into the hands of an
English syndicate. The amount involved is
ahnnt 81 600 O.n - -
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FOREIGN TOPICS.
BIG ENGAGEMENT EXPECTED AT
SUAKIa TO-DAY.
Bnrning and PiIiaging in Servia-
Scenes in the French Cham
bers- A Black Fiend.
BLooDsHEp IN sasroA.

.ssHeAL DISPATCHES TO THE EzOoADuuos.I
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THE TROUBLE NOT vEp ovER,

NEW ORLEANS, December 19th.-A special
from Wal0alak, Miss, says: The trouble between
the whites and blacks of this place is not vet
shed is sure to follow. II is now known that in
the past twenty four hours at least two negroes
and perhaps more have been killed
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New YoRK, recember 1gth.-The Board of
Alderm IN has adopted new ordinance requss-
ing GREATER that all vegetables and fruits sad
berries shall be sold BY weight, and thleA the
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TIE wAnALAK AFFAIR.

Four Of the Negroes who Killed the
Officers Disposed OF.
WAHAI4sK (Miss), December l9th.-It is re-
ported that an armed posse overlook four negro
participants in Sunday nights tragedy. One OF
the fourreeisted arrest and he was riddled with
bullets Tse other three were hanged to the
down all the negroes who fled to the hills on the
night of the affray. At least fifteen other ne
groes aTe in ilsding
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oENIRAL am ERICA.
Arrival of = French Man-of- War at the
Panama IsIhmus.

PANAMA (via Galveston, Deeem Der leih.-The
French man-of-war Roland arrived st Colon on
the night of the 18th inst The United states
steamer Dolphin sailed hence last night, en-
route for Honolulu
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a Cold Dav for Mr. O,Iearv

New YORK, December 18th. = The much
taiked-ot finish fight between Hart (eolored) and
Dave OLeary, both of this city, Tor 500 side
and an extra purse Of $500, came Off this morn
ing. Hart knocked O'Leary out in the last of
the seventh round with a heavy punch in the
stomach and swinging Highlander on the
jaw. OLeary sank to the.4ioor, and did not re-
,.iH- flnrf fl1I IL tsat.,1 a:r,,,t
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PEARS Sap secures a beautiful complex
iep.
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MUST BE MARKED.

Important to shippers of Fruit TO New
York City.
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WASHINGTON, December 19th.-In the House
the bill for the retirement of General A.
Smith, with the rank of Colonel Of Cavalry, was
passed.
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A Rather Novel Damage Suit.

WAsH1NGToN, December l9th.-The Navy De-
partment is informed that the United States
steamer Trenton, the flagship of the Pacific
Kimberly on board, and that it is proposed to.
keep her there until all danger of trouble on the
Isthmus is past
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English Racers for America.

New YORK, December 18th. - London dis
patches state that the English three-year- old
Galore has been bought for an American for
1000 guineas, and that Assory can be bought for
10000 guineas Milton Young. of Lexington
has cabled to buy him at that price There is
probability that Assory will be a suburban can
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A virginia District Contested.

WASHINGTON, December l9th.-Judge Edmund
Waddell, the Republican candidate for Congress
in the Third District of Virginia, has served a
notice of contest upon Representative George
ID. Wise, on the ground of obstruction of voters.
An Indian Claim Allowed
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WASHINGTON, December l9th-The claim of
Alexander McNary OF Jackson county, Or, for
depredations committed in 1856 by hostile In
dians, is allowed by the Secretary of the In
terror for 81 716 =
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10
GREENE TOWNSHIP.

GRErxoro1Is, Feb. 9.-Phil cannot be
content with the prairie, but has taken to
the woods just south Of the city. The
cottage prayer meeting was well attended
last Wednesday night, and much interest
was taken. Clark Funtnn will sell his
personal property on the 2lst, and then he
will take leave Of his friends and depart
for the sunny south. What Ii the
difference between an umbrella and . wo-
man: Because you can shut Il up. -.
Mr.. Dallas Crayer reports . flock Of geese
going north last Friday. and says they
numbered eighty-twO. Rather early, Mis-
Gooses. Shall this township be divide
into two voting precincts? We hear It Is
being talked Of /. d. Maize steak has become
quite a dish. 1t Is composed OF . certain
ingredient produced from kernel found
on variegated sticks, which come to per-
lection BY draining from Mother Earth.
through . porous stock, . glucose sub
stance, which, when run between two hard
adimants that have circular motion, re-
duces it to a kind of -four. When boiled In
water and cooled 1t becomes thick, heavy
jelly. When sliced and placed In
. frying pan with hog tallOw and
allowed to cook until It Is nicely
Drowned, it il known as fried mush. q. :.
John T. Stewart met quite loss last0week
by . fine brood mare falling on the ice and
killing herself. .Keifer Stewart, the son
Of John Stewart, Is among the afflicted. DR..
A. A. Baker attending. . . Charles HANNA
left last Monday for Philadelphia, to enter
. medical college. Keller Vananda is
Iimping around, caused bv horse falling
on him Sabbath day. Chris Zeighler and
wife spent Monday At Joe RIckert's.
Miss Ida Dudley. Of Lagonda- Is now visit
ing her sister, Mrs John Hall.
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ENJOYING THEMSELVES.

Meaning the American Newspaper Aass-
ciation, En- Route from Indianapolis 70
Columbus.
On the train from the west over the I. B.
4 W. which arrived here at l2:45 p. M,
was . special WoodfuR sleeped which con-
tanned some twenty newspaper men, who
had been in attendance upon the American
Newspaper Association convention. at In
dianapolis yesterday. After the convention.
or rather this morning. the party left the
Hoosier capitol for the Buckeye capitol.
where they will Be the guests of the Co
lumbus board Of trade. The party was =
lively one and Travelled In royal style.
Below is the list of those IN board:
J. A. Butler, Buffalo Ne,rs; J. N. Nc
Mannus. Philadelphia Record; Mr.. Law
renee. Ohio Farmer: E. E. Bartlett. Kala-
mazno Telegraph: Mr.. McRae. Cincinnati
Post; Mr., Prescott, Cleveland Plain Deul-
er: Mr.. Birmingham, Fort Worth Gazette:
A. S. Pease. WOonsocket Reporter: c. A.
French. Grand Rapids Democrat: W. C..
Bryant Brooklyn Tunes: E d. Coneer.
Buffalo Erpress; J. J. Jordan, Scranton
Truth: - Brearly. Detroit Ne,rs; Peter
son, indianapolis Ne,rs; Austin. Buffalo
Express: +. H. Bingham. indianapolis
Sentinel.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10
CLARK COMMON PLEAS.

What 10 Going On in the Halls Of Justice
Today.
The jury in the case Of "D." (Edward)
Phillips, charged with grand larceny. re-
tired At HAS this friday morning. At
noon; they were escorted to the Lagonda
house to take dinner. and at this writing
have returned no verdict.
The case Of George ShireY W. d. Il.
Kubsam. for damages by some hogs Of the
plaintiff roofing In some cOrnfelds Of the
defendant, is in progress to the court and
jury this afternoon.
The third term Of Clerk J. II. Rabbits
commenced yesterday. Daniel Gushing
and william ClaypOOl were sworn in as
deputies-the same effective force as before.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10
cATAWBA,

CArAwBA, Feb 9.-Hiram l.. Runyan Is
down with rheumatism. Mrs. J. Nc
COnkey has about recovered from her recent
Illness. Mr.. Isaiah Woods will sell his
stock In . few days At justice auction. d. q.
The hog cholera reduced the stock Of hogs
east Of here to almost nothing. J. Wren
has only one left, J. Bumgardner but one.
while Nathan Bumgarduer has three that he
hopes to save. They have all been large
breeders- They hardly know now what to
do. Mr.. A. Hart of Baltimore. Nd. Is
visiting his relatives and friends here.
Miss Cora Horn. Of Xenia, Ohio. is the
guest Of Rev. J, A. White. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Neer returned Saturday from Q
six weeks visit to. friends In Indiana. They
took as II the Tip did them good.
The series Of meetings are still In progress
here at the n. e. church. under Rev.
White. There have been sixty conversions
and fOrty-one accessiOns 30 the church here
since the commencement OF the protrscted
work. Many were converted that were
members. All but few have united with
the church that have been converted. Rev.
J. A. White preached one Of. IL not the
best sermon Sunday that he has preached
since be has been here. HIS text was St
John 3:l6: For he 80 loved the world
that he gave his only begotten Son that
whos0ever believeth in him might not per-
ish, but have everlasting life." During his
discourse upon this text he held his large
audience with marked admiration. His ser
mon was pronounced by many to be the
best that they had yet heard hin, deliver.
II you wish TO hear Christ, and Him cruci-
lied. preached. you should 60 and hear
Rev. White, for he breaches only the true
and living gospel. He Is one Of many that
does not believe In degrading his calling by
bringing politics into the pulpit Aud as
he Is here preaching to people that hold
the same views In regard to preachers
calling - he, therefore they are well
pleased with him. Therefore, il you wish
TO hear . sermon and not he, politics. 20
and hear him. As was mentioned few
weeks ago. the dedication Of Nation chapel
will take place next Sunday. February II.
Sermon BY Rev. Bayliss. Of Cincinnati.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

In the ears, sometimes roaring. buzzinG
sound, are caused by catarrh, that exceed
ingly disagreeable and very common disease.
Loss Of smell or hearing also result from
catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilia. the great
blood purifier. is . peculiarly successful
remedy for this disease. which II cures BY
purifying the blood. II you suffer from
catarrh. try Hoods Sarsaparilla, the peculiar
medicine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10
Revival Temperance Meeting.

The Temperance mt citing At Temperance
hall last evening was largely attended and
very interesting. DIR. J. b. Helwig lead
and made the principal address. Rev.
Thomas Collett, of St Paul. was present on
the platform and assisted. Fifteen young
men signed the pledge, making . total OF
about eighty-five. Little Miss Jessie Linn
sang Keep In the Middle OF the Road" {"
very effectively. Mrs. Adams Smith. the
evangelist. returns tonight and will take
charge OF the music. The Big Six will be
out ana play on the street for the meeting
tonight.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Free parlor car to st. Louis for CalifOr-
MIA passengers who 70 via the Bee Line.
February 10. Leave your order for space
In through sleeping car from that point.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Commencing today, the Pan Handle will
check the usual allowance tl50 pOunds) OF
baggage through to all Pacific coast points
70 which tickets are sold. Passengers for
California should make note Of this fact.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Immense stock Of all the latest style.
spring hats just received at
GUGENHEIN'A.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

d. W. Wright's French kid button for
ladies, worth 81. 90 now for SS, at the Ar
cade shoe house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

House and lot. No. 104 south Center
street, with side alley. and near new market
house and only one square from depot and
Arcade. Will be sold at public auction on
the premises, Saturday. Feb. IS, at l:30
O'Clock sharp, by j. F. WALTER.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Mr.. Cheek (who has just dropped in)-I
owe you Sic. Griges: can't you let me have
five more to make 1t fifteen: Griggs-Ya-es.
guess l can 70 you flyer: but will you
tell me what kind of nerve food you use?
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Don't pay S4i.70 for . One-way, third
class ticket to Tacoma. over, . route on
which trains are liable to be snOw-bound ut
any time. when for little more than double
the third-class fare. asked by rival lines.
you can get first-class, rOund-trip ticket
via the Bee Line. which will be good for
six months returning. and good to stop OF
both going and returning. Get few facts
at the Bee Line Office before making any
further arrangements. G. II. KNIGHT,
33m Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

d. W. Wright's French kid button for
ladies. worth 81, 10 now for s.. at the Ar
cnle shoe house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Only $50. 40 round trip to California
points via the Bee Line, February 16. a9tf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-10

Entire week, commencing
Monday. Feb. 8. the famous Bennett 4
Aoulton comic opera company. Wednes-
day and Saturday matinees.
GRANp.-Friday evening. February 10,
"A Bunch Of Keys
GRANp.-Aonday, February Is. McNish,
johnson and Slavin's Refined Minstrels.