The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-12-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

1890.
A dispatch from Rio De Janeiro states
that universal suffrage has been estab-
lished throughout the new republic.
The national palace at San Salvador
was completely destroyed by fire the
other night The government archives
were totally consumed. No lives were
lost
1t is said that ex-senator Bruce may
be appointed recorder of deeds in the
District OF Columbia. The position Is
now held by colOred man.
John A. Carlson, a young farmer Of
Gerry, N. ", shot himself recently be-
cause his sweetheart refused to marry
him. He will probably die.
A religious society has been formed
by certain enthusiasts whose aim is to
convert the people OF the west end Of
London to Christianity. Every house in
that aristocratic quarter is being Wis
tied by members of the organization,
and even the residence of the Prince OF
Wales has been invaded.
Portuguese republicans are greatly
elated at the success of the coup d'etat
in Brazil and there are mutterings of
distant thunder which confirm the be-
lief that something of tho same nature
may be attempted in that country. Port
ugal is ready for . revolution and the
court is seriously alarmed.
Mons. Satolli, the papal Segate, con-
firms the statement made by Archbishop
Fabre that Rome would not raise the
ban against the Free Masons and other
secret societies.
Jack Carney and Tom Murphy, 100
pound pugilists, fought for a stake in
the dining room Of a hotel near Pater-
son, N. j., the other day. Carney
knocked Murphy out in the fourth round.
The President has appointed John j.
Ridgeway. Of Pennsylvania, to be sur
veyor OF customs at the port OF Phila-
delphia and Thomas j. Powers Of Penn
sylvania, to be naval officer at Philadel-
phia.
Burglars blew open the safe Of Brown
& Hargeman, at Clinton, Ala, the other
night, and secured over $4,000 in cash.
There is no clue to the robbers.
Messrs. Spalding, of Chicago; Day, Of
New York, and Rogers, of Philadelphia,
are preparing a statement to the public
regarding the troubles OF the League
with its players.
Charles H. Wells, editor of Dixie, a
prominent trade journal Of Atlanta, Ca.
died at Saranac Lake, N. Y, recently.
Deceased was twenty-nine years old and
well-known in railroad circles.
A vessel reported ashore opposite
Freeport, L. l., proves to be the British
bark Beechdale, from Havana for New
York. The crew of fifteen men were
taken of by the life saving crew, but
the captain was drunk and refused to
leave the vessel. 1884,. ........ ..
Adolph 10th & Sons, wholesale deal
ers in gents furnishing goods, st. Louis,
have been attached on thirteen suits az.
gregating 1856, 900. The liabilities of the
firm are stated to be about S320, 900, with
assets Of $130,0O0. The heaviest credit.
ors are eastern firms.
The recent heavy rains in China
caused much damage. The rains pre-
vailed continuously for more than q
month and $4,000, 900 acres Of rice were
ruined. The cotton crop is also greatly
damaged, resulting in an increase OF
thirty per cent. in the price OF raw cot
ton. ....
The work Of the Chippewa Indian
Commissioners is finished and 1t has
been entirely successful, the signatures
OF every tribe in Minnesota having beer
secured to the provisions Of the Nelson
bill. This secures the opening of about
1000, 900 acres of land in Northern Min
nesota to settlement.
At Omaha, Neb., the other night, the
wrestling match between Tom Connors
champion of America, and ALI Greener
of England, was won by ConnOrs, who
took three out of five falls.
At Gloucester, Mass, the other day
Frank Foster, while at work in the fish
store Of Storey & Stivers, attempted tt
shut of the electric light with we
iron gaff and was instantly killed.
The head of the Emin Pasha relic
committee has received cablegran
foom Stanley announcing his arrival a
Mpwapwa and stating that he expects X
reach Zanzibar in four or five days.
The Emin Bey relief committee ha!
received cablegram stating that letters
from DR.. Peters, dated October 5, hat
then at KorkorrO and all were we'll
From this il is argued here that the re
ported massacre Of DIR. Peters and part.
Is untrue. -.........
The United States Government ha
ordered Roar Admiral ellis, who is sta
toned at MOntevideo with the vessels
Richmond and Tallapoosa, to proceed II
Brazilian waters. No fear Is entertained
concerning United States interests II
Brazil, but it was thought best to have
war ships conveniently located in thu
event of disturbance. ....... ...
The Brazilian legation at Washington
has received positive denial OF the re
ported rioting in Rio de Janeiro. Th'
legation has also been informed tina
action on the status of the ambassador
and consuls will be taken in few days
1t is thought probable that their resig
nations will be asked for. "
The Secretary of the Interior has re
ouested and received the resignation 0
II. A. Phillips, chief of the middle divi
sion of the Pension Office. Phillips wa
friend Of ex-Commissioner Tanner.
Edward Cunningham, millionair
resident Of Milton, Mass, was shot an
dangerously wounded the other day b
an Italian poacher whom he had ordere
from his premises. The Italian escaped
Senior Valente, the Brazilian Minis
ter, has received a communication fror
the new Brazilian government directin
him to continue as Minister to thi
country. The Brazilian delegates to tn
maritime conference and the lntern'
tional American Congress will also col
tinue to represent their country.
Stanley has made an unexpected di'
coyery OF immense value in Africa
finding an extension of the Victori
Nyanza to the south and west. The u
most southerly reach Of this extensio
brings the Victoria Nyanza to p0ir
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