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New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
PERUVIAN BoNDHoLDERs TO BUILD A RAILWAY.

PERUVIAN BONDHULDEKs To BUILD a RAILWAY.
Panama, Dec. 16.-The report which had been cir
cuated that foreign holders of Peruvian bonds had
presented claim for Ga 100000 against Chill,
count of the enormous receipts obtained by Chill from
the Peruvian port OF Tarapaca, has been denied by
Lord Donoughmore the representative Of the Peruvian
bondholders, who is now in Peru. Lord Donoughmore
is waiting there to receive the railways, to in
formed of the steps taken in London by the committee
to cancel and deliver the foreign debt to Peru. Prob
ably month will elapse before the matter is
settled
ment for the construction of a railway by the bond
holders from Cerrode Pasco to one of the navigable
Peruvian headwaters of the Amazon. The bondhold
ers have accepted the contract and TO be the per
petual owners of the road, and to have monopoly
extending for twenty live years. This is the most i'm
portan addition to the original contract. The work is
to be finished within ten years, but serious en-
gineering difficulties to be surmounted it will be
finished probably in half that time.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
PANIC IN A MADRID THEATRE.

Madrid, Dec. 24.-During the performance at the
Opera House this evening accident to the electric
light machinery caused panic, cry of fire having
been raised. BY the efforts of the actors and the
manager the alarm was checked and the audience
dispersed quietly. The Queen Regent and the Infana
Isabel who were in the royal box remained standing
during the commoton. and the last TO leave the
house.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
STRIKING ZINC ORE AT NEWTON. N. J.

Newton, n. j., Dec. "a (speciaD.-COnsderable ex-
citement was created at this place to-day by the
discovery of vein Of zinc that bids fair to equal
in quality the zine found at Franklin ten miles from
here. Workmen engaged in the limestone quarry
owned by by W. IL. Palmer. of the H. w. Merriam
stone Company and situated near the company's
factory the line of the Sussex Railroad discovered
this valuable ore which, it is estimated, by good
judges will yield nearly 90 per cent OF pure zinc.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
mvyITY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sae. Dec. 24.-The Pope received today the
~asd College Of Cardinals. In addressing them, the
ivaun said: Z" In these times. when the Church Is
sed and persecuted because ii is the great strong
Ss ea OF iaith and truth IL is consolation to know
here 'yns a. .he children OF the Church themselves
Ia 80 ~ Pe,lect unity His Holiness announced that
e "o9 SHORTY Issue an encyclica letter defining the
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

AllC0TT KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN IN MONTREAL
xonreal, Dec. 24.-The police authorities here have
oaered that silcott, the absconding cashier Of the
ssantatArms Of the United States House of Repre-
Natves, accompanied by his paramour, Herminie
AOault, arrived In Montreal Saturday, December z.
me woman went to the house Of her married sister.
hs. Lemone' in sanguinetst.. where she remained
''l last FRIDAY when she started for New York
arly morning train. Mrs Iemoine denied all knowI-
nge OF sicott but her husband admitted that silcott
sAd been frequent visitor at his house The New.
vrh ponce nave been advised Of Miss Thibaut's re-
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
BUSY SCENES IN THE STREETSI
SHOPPERS OUT IN FORCE YESTERDAY AND Al
THE STORES CROWDED

SHOPPERS OUT IN FORCE YESTERDAY AND AID
THE STORES CROWDED.
The city was filled with the signs of Christmas good
cheer yesterday. New York is a frst-rate holiday
town. The Scots at home, preserving the traditions
that they borrowed from the Druids, give all the
honor and observance to New Years Day; and Of
their fok-s6ngs states wellknown fact about their
manner of celebrating in the following lines:
"It's no lang till Newrday moo,
Yell be drunk and I'll be fou!'
The English and the Irish are fonder of Christmas.
The continental nations Of Europe have similar
preJudces, some keeping feast day, some tho
other. But here everybody, home born or foreign
born. observes both Christmas and New Year.
Many Of New-Yorks citizens will spend their ho-
day in the country. The trains all the roads wera
crowded with outward bound passengers, eager to
join the old folks in the old homestead at their
Christmas ireside. Others who could not go sent
remcmbrances. The habit Of presentgving at Christ
mas is increasing. The express companies had to
work harder than before in handling the packages
of good things sent out of town and in receiving
gifts for New-Yorlers from their friends in tho
country.
As usual. thousands of people waited until the last
available minute before they bought their presents,
consequently the stores we're crowded all the afternoon
and evening. But all their patrons were good.
natured and bore the ostlng crush in the proper
Chnstmas spirit, if they enjoyed it,. Travel the
stations Fourteenthst and Twenty thirdst., both
East and West. the platforms had throng Of
passengers for every train, and with every train
throngs who wanted to get out at these stations
The store windows attracted many who didn't want
to buy. They provided excellent entertainment.
At Mays the annual panorama. this year more
elaborate than ever kept the sidewalks crowded with
spectators 1t the last day of the shows All
the figures nave been sold and will be sent to their
owners homes Immediately. Among the scenes pre-
sented were several from Uncle Toms Cabin. which
caused some perfervd people to write i'm indignant
protest, on the ground that they revived memories
that should be allowed to rest. But the taeaus CON-
plalned of not removed and il Is ditult TO sea
why any should object to the selection for Illus
raon OF any story rich in dramatic situations. The
firm chose the tales which they adorn not from senti-
mental motives, but simply and solely on the ground
of their adaptabity to the wants Of the successful
tableau maker.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN SOUTH AMERICA.

Panama, Dec. 16.-At :O5 a. M. December 4. a
sharp shock of earthquake alarmed the PEOPLE OF
Guayaquil An earthquake felt at Tinbor
Venezuela at 10 a. m, November II.
Heavy seas and high tides caused much damage in
Iauaue during the latter part of November and ato
on the night of November % a slight shock of earth
quake was felt in that city.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
AN OUTBREAK OE EPLZQOTIC

C"cago, Dec. "a (speciaD.-A disease resembling
the epzootc has broken out among the horses In the
vicinity Of Miner, Tazeweu County ILL.,, with alarm.
ing consequences. Rallsback Brothers, breeders and
importers, have lost six tine animals. and nearly
all their horses more less aniicted.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
A BERLIN PAPERS PRAISE OF STANLEY

Berlin Dec. 24.-The "VOssische Zeitung" has an
Interesting article the German attitude toward
aanley. in which it says that if the German en-
tnsiasts for colonial development should attempt to
blow lame attacks upon England by assailing Stan
y, they would prove themselves mean-spirited
People in the lowest sense of the word In the re-
epdon Of Stanley the people Of Berlin should not
Nov themselves to be Influenced by anJ other feel
rs than those Of admiration for his courage, his
skOlutlon and his achievements. They must honor
hm at once the guest of the Emperor and as the
essiest living African explorer.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
A COLD WAVE SWEEPING Fast

Chicago. Dec 24.-The Signal Service Bureau is
advised of the approach of cold wave. II is now In
Dakota and Is moving in this direction at rate which
Will land II here tomorrow or the day after with
temperature of about 10 degrees above zero. IL
VIII spread TO the States eastward.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

Mr.. Mackay was born in Perth Scotland edited "The
Glasgow Argus from ls44 TO 1s47, and was long
nected with "The London Illustrated NewsD lie
lectured In the United States In 1858
and correspondent in 1s62-'65,
He best known by his songs. some Of which wero
set to music composed by himself lie also printed
several volumes of poems legends, essays and stories
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
CONFERENCE OF WESTERN BAPTISTS

Minneapolis, Dec. ga conference upon foreign
missions is to held in the First baptist Church of
Minneapolis from January TO 3. About 6s, 900
Baptlsts in the five States of Minnesota Iowa. Wis
consin and the Dakotas will be represented This is
the first meeting of the kind in the West. The con
ference VIII include laymen. DR.. Tolman. of Chicago
and DIR. Mckenzie, of Boston, will be present.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
THOUGHT TO HAVE Persisted IN THE SyOl

Pendleton, Ore, Dec. 24.-Mchael Marker, James
ardie and Tug Wilson left Alba foot for Contractor
smiths camp on the Long Creek road In the Blue
Mountains several days ago. They failed to arrive
at the camp and 1t Is supposed they lost their way and
perished In the snow, which from sixteen inches
four feet deep.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

MANY DEATHS FROM TYPHUS FEVER IN BOGoTA
Panama, Dec 16.-Many deaths have recently been
caused by typhus fever in Bogota in which city there
are at present upward of 400 houses in course OF
construction The arrival of the first trains the
Sobana Railroad has caused great influx of popula
tion, and thus created demand for increased home
accommodations.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
AKANsAs suGAR COMPANY INCORPORATED.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. PA charter has been h'cu
here Incorporating the Kingman County sugar oo'
pany Of Kingman; capital stock. $5O1ooo. Inc "
rectors mostly local capitalists. Ihe company
proposes TO build mill and factory for manuiao.
Ing and refining sugar and syrup from beets' anu
glucose from grain and seeds.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
HE COLD NOT Rrr His swEErHEARr A GIFT.

HE COULD NOT BUY HIS SWEETHEART VIII
Charles Shclenberg, thirty seven years DID, com
mtted suicide by hanging himself In his room IN NO
Gl Flfthst yesterday. lie respondent because ne
had been out of work for time lie was engascu ~
be married 10 young German woman ana y % sssm n
that his grief at not having the money 10 euy ne'
a Christmas gift was the occasion OF ms suio'oo'
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
MOTHER AND CHILD KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Pttsburg Dec. PA dispatch from Connellsville,
Penn, says: "A woman who carried in her arms a
small baby was struck by a train a short distance
below this place this morning. The woman was
fatally injured and the child killed. The bodies lay
the track for time before they discovered
The womans home Is in Dawson
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
JusrIFYlNG PoRTuGAL,s AFRICAN POLICY

Lisbon Dec. 24.-The " Dia" (o4cial organ), In an
article the relations between Portugal and Great
Britain in regard to African territory, declares that
Portugal is justified under Article "a of the Congo
treaty, in appealing to the Powers that signed that
treaty against the British claims to the territory of
the MakOlOOs.
The semi iofiicial press is confident that an early
agreement will be reached between England and Port
gal in the South African controversy. Senior Comes,
the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, has made
proposition to submit the question to arbltrauon
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
TO INVESTIGATE THE PANAMA CANAL.

n. aha' Dec. l0.-Preparations are still making for
ee reception Of the Canal Commissioners and 10 nut
'anal matters in such order as will facilitate the
Safching investigation which IL Is anticipated will
: raaoe oy the men now on their way here
An, ne population Of the sthmus continues IN diminish
ssn..ae sn inarkabe reduction which has resulted is
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

Halifax y. S., Dec. 24-John Eher, Of Crow liarbor
and Thomas Macdonald, of Guysboro, were found
guilty i'll the Admiralty Court to-day of completely IN
extensive smuggling OF American whlskey into Canada
from the island of ST. Pierre whittier the liquor was
taken from Boston. Ehler fined 5000 and re
ceived six months Imprisonment, and Macdonald was
fined 1900 and got three months.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
KILLED HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.

Ottawa Dec. GA terrible tragedy occurred at
L'Auge Gardieu last night. w. Ford killed ms WIFE,
and then attacked his daughter and sisterin-law
Failing in his attempt to kill them, he set fire to
the house and cut his throat.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
A E.MUR RDERER ADJUDGED IySAyE

Albany, Dec. 24-In the Court OF Oyer and
Terminer this morning the Commission which ex-
amined James Mccall, the wife murderer Of West
Troy, reported him to be insane and he was ordered
to be taken to the Asylum for Insane Criminals al
An Wv
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
SUCCESS OF THE ECLIPSE Fxprn,rroS

London, Dec 24-Dispatches from st. Paul de
nando report that numerous photographs of the
eapse were obtained by the American expedition dur
~ the period OF totality. The effect was much OBJ
serd BY clouds. All the apparatus in use worked
p PERFECTION. The photographs made on the pensa
os, which worked far out at sea, are likely IN he
A'ueularly useful. " W
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
sHor HIS STEpFArHER TO SAVE HIS MOTHER.

Chicago, Dec 24 (special). .-EngIebet weiss WAS
fatally shot by his stepson, Jacob Bogbt TINS morn
Ing, while the latter protecting his mother from
the drunken cruelty of his stepfather weiss mas
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
RUMoRs OF DISORDER IN BRAZIL CONFIRMED.


BuenOs Ayres Argentine. Dec. "a, via Galveston
Private kilograms from Montevideo received by per
sons here confirm the of recent disorder and
riots in Brazil They also state that the situation OF
the present Brazilian Government is critical.
Rio Janeiro, Dec. "a, via Galveston.-Senhor Bo-
cayura Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Argentine
Minister here held a conference to-day regarding le
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
TIE NOV, SCOTIA CoLLIERY FIRE.

Halifax n. s.. Dec. 24.-The pit at the vale Coihery'
New Glasgow, in which a fire broke out Yesterday,
has been closed in an effort 70 smother the flames.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

CONSUL KNAPPE TO RETURN TO SAMOA.
Berlin, Dec. 24.-As soon as the Samoan question
is finally settled Herr Knappe will resume his place
as German Consul there.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

The doctors in attendance diagnose the as one
OF gout. Mr.. Spurgson also suffers severely with
pain in his knees.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

ITALIAN ANARCHISTS WISHING REPUBLIC.
Berne Dec. 24.-Italian anarchists have posted
paeards in Lugano calling upon Italians to follow the
example of Brazil and overthrow the monarchy.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

Halifax, n. s., Dec. 24.-The schooner Annie NJ.
Jordan of Gloucester loaded with herring ashore
While entering the harbor Of st. Pierre, Miq yester
day morning. The saved, but The vessel
Will probably be a total loss.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
AHAP TO THE cTI

~ The STEAMER EGYPTIAN MONARCH.
hs.uuD h..uon Dec 24.-The British steamer Egyptian
- -S'on captain Irwin, from London. December g.
kpeIIcr bs6sr bS returned today to Falmouth, with her
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
EDWARD CALLAGHAY FREES HIS MIND.


Scranton Dec. 24.-Edward Callaghan, who has
achieved notOrety through his to have General
Master Workman T. V. POwderly arrested, has written
a letter directed to Judge Archibald, p. J.," but the
contents addres sed to Alderman Fuller The
muncation was written etterhe bearing the i'm
print of the House of Representatives at Harrisburg
Ii reads follows:
Scottdae, Penn, Dec. 30, 1880
Alderman +. Fuller, scranton, Penn.
MY Dear sir Your failure to ndOrse the warrant for
the arrest OF T. V. Powderly is agrant violation OF
your oath of Office. The charge Of conspiracy is
specific" and is clearly and distinctly set forth In the
information made before Squire Kener Of Greensburg
Penn. This is the charge in substance. i charge
f. V. POwderly John X. Byme and Peter Wise with
falsely, wlully and malciousy cOnspiring to inturo
me in my reputation and business. Can you make the
crime of conspiracy specific than that? can
prove the charge; and for Mr.. Powderly bringing
countercharges against me- tell him will be only too
glad TO confront scOundrcl like him. II the war
rant for the arrest in accord with my sworn in
formation, shall hold you and Judge Robert W. Arch
bald responsible for Obstrucng an officer i'm the dis
charge of his sworn duties. Yours. etc.
EDWARD CALLAGfAN.
enclose newspaper clipping containing an ac-
count Of your decision, also Judge Archbald's. IL Is
shameful to both il IL Is true.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25

DEATH OF CHARLES MACKAY, IL. D.
London, Dec. 25.-Charles Mackay, LID,
author and tonrnast, is dead, age
scventy-fve years. During the Civil War
in America he resided In New-York as corre-
spondent Of Tie London Times"
New-York tribune., 1889-12-25
MR.. spI,Rcpov e,cv

Ill, Mn STURGEON SICK AT MENroNE.
- S.". ~. DEC @-A dispatch from Mentone saws
@s 'nfoat ailment of Mr.. spurgeon the we'll.
s1 LONDON clergyman, has assumed grave sspset.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20


MINING IN the new City Hall lot in
Ssn Francisco (the old Yerba Buena
c.meiery) was productive of but indif.
Trent results. Those stalwart argo.
hsuts lived in a period of the ciiy's
istory when dentists were scarce and
3 Id plugging nm infant art. Half a
CENTURY hence the contractor now a
habe in arms) that gets the job Of
breaking into the coffin of later gen.
rration at Laurel Hill will have a
mighty nice thing of it. There are
ZONE glddy old boys and girls whose
molars and incisors will pan out "a big
"prospec,."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20
TuR American Govern men,, says

TuR American Government, SAYS
the Examiner. has the careless in-
stincis vi the Bohemian. II never does
anything until relentless necessity is
upon II. and then 1t often finds it too
late. Ii Is like the Arkansas native
who would not put roof on his
house IN dry weather because it was
unn, csssary, nor in rainy weather be
cause he could not work in the wet.
Our little Samoan war furry has
walked Us up 10 two or three of our
deficiencies. One of them Is the lack
OF = navy and coast defenses--som
thing We have always been intending
to provide, but which we have not yet
been able to carry very far beyond the
paper stage. Another is the need of a
trans- Pacific cable.
IL this work had been accomplished
We should not now be specializing rs
to whether the Nipsic is afloat or
at the bottom of Samoan waters. Nor
should we be specializing as to the
pi OBJ abilities Of a war;. n
1t the American Consu. had been
able day by day to telegraph to the
United States full accounts of the per.
formances Of the German .kippers,
three days would not have passed be-
fore Bismarck would have cabled or.
dtrs lOr them 10 mind their own bust
mss. There would have been no at
tempt to disarm the natives, no battle
Of Fagali. no bombardment of villages
and no conflict between American al
German warships.
A cable TO Honolulu, branching
thence 10 China, Samoa and New Tea
land. would soon pay for itself in the
development Of commerce. And if it
did not, one war would cost the price
Of . good many cables.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20

The location Of this mine Is recorded in the
Recorders Office of Columbus Mining Dis
trict, Esmerald. county, in Book c." at page
3ss of said Mining Records.
The adjoining claimants are the owners of
the Green Linnst, Great Eastern and Platins
locations.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of saId Mountain Queen mine or sur
face ground are required TO fle their adverse
claims with the Register OF the United States
Land ONCE at Carson City, in the State Of
Nevada, during the sixty days period OF pIb-
LEGATION hereof, or they will be barred By vir
tue Of the provisions OF the Statute.
.. Fl GALLUP, Register.
1t Ia hereby ordered that the foregoing no.
lice of application for patent be published for
ter consecutive weeks in tho walker Lake
Bulletin, a weekly newspaper published At
Hawthorne. Esueralds eounty, Nsv.
o. II. GALLUP,
fes low. Register.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20

BY the way, says the Alta, why not
elevate Samoa 10 a first-class mission,
and appoint Ben Butler Minister 10
Apiss His cannibal experiences with
She human skin tannery in Massachu-
sel,s will make him feel al home, and
there 10 . terrible expression in his
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20

And in accordance With law and an order of
the Board OF Directors, made on the oath day
.! January. isse. 90 many shares of each
parcel OF such stock as may be necessary will
be sold ut public auction, at the office of the
Comp ny. Room IS, Safe Deposit Building.
32s Montgomery street. San Francisco, Cal.
on Thursday, the 2lst day Of March, 1889, at
the hour of II o'clock n. of said day TO pay
said delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs oil advertising and expenses OF the
sale.
II. SAYRE, Secretary.
ofice-Room Is Safe Deposit Building, 1928
Montgomery street, san francisco, Cal.
mh6-td.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20

The location of this mine 10 racorded In the
Recorders office of Columbus Mining Dis.
trict, Esmeralda county. Nevada, in Book c,
page 4ls of said Mining Records.
The adjoining claimants are the owners of
the Great Eastern Location.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
any portion of said Mount Castle vein,
lode. mine or surface ground are required to
file their adverse claims with the Register of
the United States Land Oaice at Carson City
in the State of Nevada, during tho sixty
day. period oil publication hereof. or they will
be barred BY virtue of the provisions OF the
Statute.
o. II. GALLUP, Register.
1t Is hereby ordered that the foregoing mo-
tice Of application for patent BIZ published
for the period OF ten consecutive weeks ia
tho Walker Lake Bulletin, weekly nows-
paper published at hawthorne, Esmeralda
county, New.
o. II. GALLUP,
feo- low Register
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20
JACOB ]. RAUER,

Whose Postotace address 10 SIS Washington
street. San Francisco, alifornia. has This day
filed his application for a pstent for fourteen
hundred aud eighty seven (14s7) linear feet of
the MOUNT CASTLE mine or vein, bearing
gold and silver. with surface ground two
hundred (2oo) feet In width, situsted in
Colum bus Mining District, county Of Esms-
ralda, and State OF Nsvaoa, and designated
by the field notes and Official plat file in
this office as Lot No. Sixty-one t6D, IN Town
ship Three north. Range Thirty-hvc (35) east,
ONT. Diablo base and meridian, said Lot No.
81 being described as follows, to-wil:
Beginning at pine post set in mound OF
stone and earth. marked post No. e LII.
Mount Castle" whence the section corner
common to Sections and 4. r. 3 \, R IS E,
and the section corner common to Sections 80
and "a, Township n, R IS K. bears "a deg
s250 feet distant. Thence rsnning
First Courses deg 80 min, ioO feet TO
post marked mo. USS. No. 81 Mount Cas-
tle." Thence
Second Course $. S. deg, 80 min, w 1887
feet to post marked mo . UsS. No. 81 Mount
Castle" Thence
THIRD Csurse-N deg 30 min. W 200 feet to
post marked " No. 8 UsS. No. CT, Mount Cas-
tle," al 100 feet post marked No. LII. USS.
No. 81, Mount Castle" Thence
Fourth Courss--N Sc deg 30 min. z 1887 feet
to post marked No 4 USS No 81 Mount Cas-
tle." Thence
Fifth Courses 5 deg 30 min; z 100 feet to
place of beginning. containin. 6.ss acres.
Courses expressed from the trss meridian,
with magnetic variation of 1917 deg East.
Magnetic variation l6ls deg east, containing
6.S2 acres.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1889-03-20
A Modest Request.

Homer Index Letters are frequent.
y received at this Office asking for
specimens. A modest man in Milling.
ton, Ill, wants only a few pounds
Of very rich quartz tina; you can SEQ
gold IN" Does the unsopbisticated
sucker suppose that gold is any less
vslusbie 10 us than TO him, and that
we hitrrnale In these mountains sole
Nv fnr our health! There would have
been some style about ii If his request
had been supplemented by u twenty
dollar hank note. W. will sem MI
She specimens that anybody will pay
for.