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The morning call., 1890-12-26
MAKING BILLIARD BALLS.

How the Ivories Are Turned, Adjusted
and Polished.
" The tusks out of which billiard balls are
made" said manufactures yesterday, "are
called scrivelloes, and they are all of one
size. We cannot make a satisfactory ball
out OF a tuSk that is over certain size, be-
cause, If we turn 2 1-16-inch ball ont of
tusk that measures 2f or q. we remove too
much of the outside skin or hard surface of
the tusk. The nearer we have the tusk to
the size of the ball the better surface is OBJ
tanned.
1.-The process of manufacture is very
simple. but 1t requires great skill. The
block Of ivory is placed on an iron chuck
and one-half OF the ball is turned. Then the
cutting is reversed. After the second half
has been turned the ball is hung up for a
few months in net 10 dry. The bali
Is kept free from any draught, as ivory
cracks when exposed to either hot or a cold
current
"When thoroughly seasoned the balls are
turned so as to produce perfect sphere,
and here is where the skill comes in. Not
one man in hundred who have been taught
this process for years can turn billiard
ball accurately. After each ball has been
tested for size and weight. the polishing is
done. This Is simply wash of whiting and
water applied vigorously. The ball that is
properly made always retains its polish.
IA ball will not remain perfectly true
however much it is seasoned, because of the
continual coucussion. which causes the cells
to close If a ball is very much played with,
especially in warm rooms, it is very liable to
crack and become untrue. have known
ball to run untrue in match Of thousand
points. They can, of course, be readjusted,
and this is one of the principal branches OF
the business. We never take off more than
one-twentieth of an inch, unless the balls
are very bad. They would be OF no use for
match after readjustment, but for ordinary
play they are quite as good, perhaps better,
because they have been consolidated.
AS to price, that depends upon the
quality OF the ivory. its density and the
straightness of the core, besides the perfec-
tion of shape. color and weight In making
balls for match we will turn out 800, and
perhaps not be able to pick out more
four perfect sets. That accounts for the
seemingly extravagant price which is
charged for perfect billiard balls."-N. Y.
Times.
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A Deliberate and UnproVoked
Murder in Victoria.
4 Well-KnOWn and Respected Citizen Shot
Down in a Public Street.
The Full Charge Of Gun Lodged in the
Victims Heart-The Police on the
Track of the Supposed Murderer.
Epecial to The MORNING CALL.

VICTORIA (B. C.), Dec. 25.-A few min
utes after II o'clock last night young man
named David f. Fee, we'll known and re-
spected here, was shot and instantly killed
on View street, near Blanchard. Fee, In
company with friend named Partridge,
was walking quietly along the street when
a man near by said: You challenged me-"
and raising shotgun fired at Fee, the
charge entering the latter's heart. The mur-
derer escaped. but later man named Selk
was arrested on suspicion. and when taken
to Jail he said man named Whelan had
told him he had just shot man. The 20
lice are now on the track of Whelan.
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THE SAWTELL CASE.
The Prisoner Feuad Guilty CT Murder and
Sentenced TO Be Hanged.

DOVER On. H., Dec. 25.-Arguments in
the noted Sawtell murder trial have closed
and the Judge charged the jury yesterday
afternoon. AT 80 o'clock in the evening
they returned to the court and announced
that they had reached verdict and found
the prisoner, Isaac 3. Sawtell, guilty of
murder in the first degree. Judge Doe then
sentenced him to be hanged The first Tues
day in January, 1892, and to be confined in
the meantime il the State- Prison at Con-
cord. Sawtell betrayed no emotion.
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MTTILATED HERSELF.
a Peculiar Case of Religious Frenzy De
veloped in German Village.

n feedisI Ease OF henG1ous Frenzy De-
veloped in German Village.
BERLIN, Dec. 25.-ln the village of Wat
terheim peculiar case of religious frenzy
was developed to-day. Barbara Pfister,
an unmarried woman. % years old, :,
horribly mutilated herself and ap-
peared before large number of
people who had assembled at her home to
participate in a religious ceremony. She
presented a frightful appearance. Blood
was flowing from several wounds, her
hands, feet and head were gashed, pre-
sentlng CHASTITY appearance, and there
were several gashes in the neigh
borhood of her heart. Standing before
the terror-stricken assembly, she exhibited
her bleeding wounds, and CLAIMED that they
were wonderful example of the cruclfix-
ion of Christ. The woman was immedi-
ately arrested and taken to Jail. At the
time OF her arrest she was surrounded by
more than 100 peasants, who had crowded
around her hut, taking money and food to
her. The gendarmes were obliged to force
their way to her with drawn swords in or
der to get through the crowd,
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Austin Society Item.

There was little social gathering at the
residence of Judge Peterby, aud Colonel
ferger, who was present, observed the
ladies, who were all together in the parlor.
were not very talkative. so he said to Judge
Peterby:
How little those ladies have to say to
each other"
Just wait until one of them goes away.
and then listen to what the rest have to saw
about her. You don't understand the fair
sex, Colonel ferger."-Texas Siftings.
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RAPID WORK.
How the Census of the Austro-Hungary EN-
pire Is to Be Taken.

VIENNA, Dec. 25-This is the year for
taking the drcennial census of the dual elm
pire, and preparations for the task are now
about complete. The entire work is to be
done in single day and the date appointed
IS the last day of the year. Nor is it to be
mere enumeration of the inhabitants, but it
is intended to be an investigation and record
of the condition and interests of the people
in almost every relation OF life On January
Sd the schedules are to be collected and two
days later are to be delivered, together with
the village or communal summaries, to the
distric authorities who have made the dis
trict summary. for the use Of the provincial
abstract, and the latter has to 60 as it is 10
the central commission in Vienna, which
will total all abstracts and publish the final
results
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panied by her mother, was driven to
the hotel, where suite of rooms had been
reserved. Tonight Miss Juch appeared be-
fore the largest audience ever in the Grand
Opera House. as Valentinaiin lies Hugue-
nots." Miss Juch scored a wonderful sue
cess, being recalled after each act Several
large floral pieces were presented the canta-
trice during the evening. The performance
was brilliant in all its features.
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Fire in a Hospital.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-The hundreds of pa
tients and attendants in the Cook County
Hospital were given decided scare to-day
by fire that started in the drying room
and threatened the entire insh ution. An
investig tiion into the lack of the fire appa-
ratus at the hospital was made few days
ago. and the inmates were keenly alive to
their peril. Prompt action by Warden Phe-
Ian confined the flames to the dryIng-room.
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A CONCESSION TO MERIT!


the Legislative Committee of the National
Alliance in Washington some time in Feb
ruary the third-party movement will be one
of the principal things to be acted upon.
This movement" said McGrath. twill even
tually embrace all labor organizations in the
United States. In fact, about all Of them
are committed to it, except the grange, and
most of the grangers are members of the
Farmers Alliance"
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He certainly wasn't handsome. but he
had a loving heart.
He bought his adored one birthday pres
ent of a pug that broke down all the usual
standards OF ugliness and set up one of its
own.
The gift went right to the affections of the
gushing maiden.
"Oh, thank you, James, thank you," she
warbled. ITS Just like you, so it is."
PHILADELPHIA Times,
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HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES.
Christmas Services and Family Reunions in
Intarior

Christmas Services and Family Reunions in
the Interior.
SoNoMA, Dec. 25.-Christmas passed off
here quietly. There were services in the
Catholic church and family reunions
were general. 1t is sunshiny, bright and
warm.
GILROY.' Dec. 25.-This, was almost
summer day with cloudiess sky. The day
was remarkably quiet with public buildings
and places of business closed. The churches
held fine Christmas trees last night To-
nightAthere was masquerade ball at the
Opera House.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-Christmas was
observed here by special services in the
various churches
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Inoendialism in MarHsyiI,e.

MARYsvILLE, Dec. 25.-A fire was
started at 9:30 o'clock last night, in the rear
of Bill PetersOn's furniture-store. Only
prompt action prevented disastrous results.
All the circumstances indicate that it was
lncendlary. A man was seen to enter the
building few moments before the alarm
was sounded. The police have the culprit
spotted, and if lie can be identified he will
be arrested TODAY,
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Murderoul. Assault.

WHEELING CIV. Va). Dec. 25.-Mose Howe
went into the residence of &. Fl. Norris at
PaSkersburg, tonight, and drawing re-
volver fred at Mrs. Norris, the ball passing
through her nose and through both the
wrists of her little daughter. and finally
lodging in Norris leg. Howe was arrested
before he could do any more damage.
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UNDER THE ICE.
The Bodies Of Two Medical Students
Found in a Mill Pond.

ANN ARBoR (Mich.), Dec. 25.-The sad
drowning of two students made this gloomy
Christmas at the college. Last night two
medical students. Frank E. Dickinson of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Minnie Brundage of
Long Island, left for mill-pond 10 skate.
They did not return, and this morning a
searching party found their bodies under
the ice
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An Officer Shot At.

Haslett & Bode's warehouse, corner of
Battery and Filbert streets, was visited by
three burglars Tuesday night, who stole
two casks Of brandy. Special Of
ficer Charles Dnser was instrumental
in causing the arrest of two of the burglars,
Frank Rs an and Richard Savage, and the
third thief made his escape. This m orning
about 2 o'clock, while Special Duser W as
outside Of the warehou Sc, some person
standing across the street fred a shot AT
him. The bullet missed its mark and the
shooter, who is thought to be the third
burglar, made his escape.
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A BREAD RIOT.
Vienna Mother-of-Pearl Workers Make a
Boisterous Demonstration,

VIENNA, Dec. 25.-The mother-of-pearl
workers, who were thrown out of work as a
result of the recent tariff legislation in the
United States, made a demonstration to-day
in front of the Home Office. clamoring for
bread or work. Not receiving assurances
of either, the crowd rushed in the direction
Of police headquarters, intending to make
demonstration there. The police interfered,
however, and made thirty arrests.
The morning call., 1890-12-26
A COLD BATH.
An Invalid Lady Jumps From the Yolo Bridge
Into the Sanrarn antn River

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 25.-This afternoon an
elderly man, named Schweitzer, and his
wife were walking across Yolo bridge, over
the Sacramento River, when the woman
crept through the railing and leaped into the
water. thirty feet below. Her clothing kept
her afioat, and she drifted several
hundred yards down the stream before
George FAY and Jesse Dolan, railroad en-
ployes, could get boat and reach her. She
is all right tonight and says she has been
an invalid for several years, and subject to
attacks of mental alteration. She thinks
she will not be tempted to Try the river
again in the winter time.
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The Old Colony Railroad Company is try
ing a new wrinkle in notwithstanding,
having built new engine in which the en-
gineer is seated ON the left-hand side os the
cab. instead of the right, as is Invariably
to the left, but has never before departed
from the usual practice regarding the en-
gineer's position.
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Stricken With paralus;s

BOSTON. Dec. 25.-Judge G. C. Haines
was stricken with paralysis ON Tuesday
evening at his summer cottage near Proc
torsville, VI. He formerly lived in Indian
apolis and was for some time law partner
OF President Harrison. In the past four
years he has been nominal resident of
New York
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BODY FOUND.
An Unknown Man Drowned in the Menlo Park
Water-Works Reservoir,

REDWOOD CITY, Dec 25.-The body of an
unknown man was found in the reservoir of
the Menl0 Park water works late yesterday
afternoon. He had been seen in the neigh
borhood earlier in the day, and it is sup
posed he stumbled off the bank while fishing
and was drowned. Upon the body was
found memorandum-book of Draper 6
Emerich in account with Sinsheimer Bros,
with the name of Joseph Lee mentioned rs
security. Other names mentioned were F.
Lamb, corner Twenty-second and Dolores
streets, and j. McCloskey, care of j. E.
Lewis, San Luis Obispo. Deceased was
about 45 years of age, five feet ten inches
high and had full beard. The Coroner
will hold an INQUEST tomorrow.
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The President,s christmaa

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The President
and the members of his family did not at
tend church this morning. They spent
most of the morning in the library, where
the Mckee babies had big Christmas tree.
At / o'clock luncheon was served, the Pres
ident, Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Dmmick and
DR.. Scott being present.
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Farming Operations.

SoNoMA, Dec. 25.-Reports from the eoun-
try state that pasturage needs more rain
badly, but farming progresses finely, plow-
ing being rather hard, but soil turning over
mellow and moist, and the want of rain is
not affecting operations in the least.
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Disaster Averted by the Presence of Mind
of Actors on the Stage
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--Duriny the per-
formance of Cleopatra" at the Fifth
Avenue Theater this afternoon, a panic
was created by fire among the decorations.
An electric light had broken and tiny
flame had been communicated TO paper flow
ers, which were twined about the lamps
There was panic at once among the women
and children, but men in the audience and
the actors on the stage retained their pres
ence OF mind, and urged the people to keep
quiet, that the fire amounted to nothing.
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Temporarily Embarrassed.

COUNCIL BLUFFS Qowa). Dec. 25-The
large dry goods firm Of Henry Eizman &
Co. closed its doors this morning. The
assets are reported at $500, 600, and liabili-
ties at 100000. The firm is temporarily
embarrassed, and expects to resume busi-
ness in a few days.
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ENGINEER FATALLY HURT.

Collision Between Passenger and wrecking
Trains on the Iowa Central.
MARsHALITo wN Qowa), Dec. %. A
head end collision occurred OH the Iowa Cen
tral last night near Grinnell, between pas
senger and wrecking train. Six passen-
gers were injured but not fatally. One of
the engineers was fatally hurt by jumping.
The names OF the injured were not obtain
able.
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WIN ATTEND the Citrns Fair

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-The City Board
OF Trade has accepted the invitation Of tha
Marysville Citrus Fair AS. .ocation to send
delegation of business men to attend the
citrus fair there next month.
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reasons are given why these farms are
abandoned, the chief ones being that
the owners have died and non-resi-
dents are now propristors; that the
land is naturally poor and not worth
reciaiming, and the rapid settlemen: of the
West and low railroad freights is causing
ruin0us competition.
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symnathv for Pnrtnral

LISBON, Dec. 25.-The Powers, replying
to note of the Minister of Foreign At
fairs, inv which he complained OF the action
of the Br itish South Africa Company in
Manicaland. express sympathy and advise
portugal to avoid collision wita the
British
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Foul Play Suspected.

HOLDEN (Mo.), Dec. 25.-The house of
Samuel Malone was burned early this morn
ing, and he and a brother-in-law, John
Hicks, peTished. Malone was an old pen-
sioner, and always kept considerable money
In the house. Foul play is suspected.
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Jumped From a Window.

Alexander Rose, blacksmith, while
drunk, this morning about o'clock, jumped
from second-story window of house on
Dupont street, near Broadway. He struck
on his head and sustained an ugly scalp
wound and concession of the brain. He
taken to the Receiving Hespital.
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FATAL WOUNDS.

Result Of Fight at Christmas Entertain
ment in Church.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. %. - At fight at a
Christmas entertainment in church at
Nabbs Station, near Jeffersonvile, last
night, Joseph Taflinger and Bud Robinson
were fatally wounded.
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HILTON'S GIFT.

The Garden City Cathedral and Schools Re-
ceive Handsome Present.
New YORK, Dec. 25.-The Garden City
Cathedral and schools have now property
worth $2,Oo0OOO and total endowment of
S1,300,0OO. Ex-Judge Hilton in April turned
over to the cathedral corporation S500, 1000,
which he at one time thought of beaueath-
Ing to it in his will. Hilton's gift has been
kept secret until now, and it is understood
that he did not wish to have it publicly
Eunuu
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CORONADO RACES.
Fine Weather and Large Attendance on the
Opening Day.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 25.-The opening races
at the Coronad race-traek were witnessed
to-day by over 1000 people. The weather
was fine and the races thoroughly enjoyed
by those present.
The first race, six furlongs and repeat. was
won by Applause. Nerva second, Gambo
third. Time, 1:16-116.
TIE second race, seven furlongs. was won
by Judge Terry. Sir Walter and Zngarella a
tie for the second place. Time, / 80.
The third race, three furlongs Ida Glenn
won, u + second. April Fool third.
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SENTENCES COMMITTED.
The Governor Shortens the Terms Of Mum
Der of Long-Time Conyicts

Der Of Longtime Convicts.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 25.-The following
combinations were issued yesterday: w.
Moran, from 10 years to years; A. Zim-
norman, from life to % years; j. Herbert
from so to % years; J. Whitfield, from 40 to
20 years; Charles Brown, from % to Is
years; NJ. MCGEE. from 60 to 25 years; j.
Buckley, from Is to 70 years; F. Galemberti,
from life to 1S years; c. l.. Caskey, from Is
to 10 years; j. Riley, from Is to 12 years :;
w. Coates, from to years; Wung Feak.
from life to 20 years; Toy All, from life to
25 years.
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sLAsHED WITH "A RAZOR.
Fight Between Toughs Over Woman in a
Sacramento Diva

Fight Between Toughs Over a Woman in a
Sacramento Dive.
SACRAMENTO. Dec. 25.-At an early hour
this morning two toughs named Billy Arm
strong and Joe Welch got into
row In Rossa's dive. where dance
was In progress, about a colored
girl. Armstrong drew razor and sashed
Welch across the face, laying open the flesh
from the end of his nose to the back of the
neck The weapon grazed the jugular vein,
which burst open just as physician arrived
to dress the wound. Prompt measures
saved the man from bleeding to DEATH The
razor welder was arrested.
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Fatal Shooting Array.

New YORK, Dec. 25.-An alteration took
place this afternoon in livery stable on
West Forty-fifth street., during which
Michael Calvin, the proprietor. shot and
killed James Cummings and seriously
wounded Edward Hurley Calvin was ter
ribly beaten by the men before shooting.
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ABANDONED FARMS.
Statistics Collected by New England Com.
missioner of Labor.

AUGUSTA (Mane), Dec. 25.-Matthews,
Commissioner of Labor. has completed his
collection of statistics OF abandoned farms
and finds that the number of these farms
In the State is 1918. or an average OF 62s per
town. The percentage of abandoned farms
to all farms in the State is little over .O5.
The total acreage of these abandoned farms
is 254,513. and they are valued for taxation
at 81. 26S. .769, or about s. per acre. Various
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Storm on Puget Sound.

PORTLAND (Oregon), Dec. 25-A severe
wind-storm prevailed on the Sound this
morning. Several boats which started out
were compelled to return to the dock until
the storm ahated. No serious casualties
were reported.
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Goyeruor Hill's In,.ntion..

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-An Albany letter
to the Tribune says that Governor Hill has
apparently decided to transfer the office of
Senator to Smith NJ. Weed and hold on to
the Governorship himself. and run for Gov
ernor again next fall.
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For China and Japan.

VANCOUVER (B. c., Dec. 25-The steam
ship Batavia sailed this evening for China
and Japan with 1880 tons of cargo, chiefly
flour and corn, eight saloon passengers, 224
Chinese and five Japanese
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GRAND OPERA.

Emma Juch Scores Success Before a Los
Angeles Audience.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 25.-At o'clock
this afternoon the Juch grand opera
train rolled into the Southern Pacific
depot The beautiful singer, accom-
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PAM C-sTRICKEN NEGROES.
A Church Festival Breaks Up in Free Fight
and Several Casnaltiaa

and Several Casualties.
BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), Dec. 25.-Near Ex-
more there was big Christmas festival at
the negro church last night Late in the
night several men, who had been drinking
heavily, got into free fight. The lights
were extinguished, and while screaming
men, women and children were trying to
reach the door several shots were fired. Ben
Butler was instantly killed and Tom Alex
ander and HobsOn Mcintosh fatally wound
ed. Several others received wounds, and a
number were hurt In the rush to get out.
No one could tell who fired the shots and no
arrests were made.
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Expelled From Russia,

LONDON, Dee. 25.-1he Russian Govern
ment has ordered the expulsion of 11,00O
Germans and Austrians. The latter are
mainly Galcian Poles, employed by private
firms in Poland.
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200 men with teams and farm implements
and camp equipage will invade the Chero-
kee strip tomorrow evening. This action
issprobably due to the fact that the last de-
tachment Of United States troops has been
withdrawn.
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Charged With Murder.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec 25.-An autopsy was
held yesterday on the remains of w. N
Shenton. who was shot by Ah Lee, and a
verdict was returned charging Ah Lee with
murder
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INCREASED DUTIES.

A Decree Declaring That Spain Must Follow
Americas Example.
MADRID, Dec. 25.-1he Minister Of
Finance has issued decree declaring that
Spain must follow the protection movement
of America and Europe and repeal portions
of the existing tariffs and largely increase
the duties on horses. mules, cattle, preserved
and salted meats. flour, rice and cereals from
January 1st next.
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A Theater Burned.

LONDON, Dec. 25.-The theater in Ports
mouth was burr ed tonight after the per-
formance. No one was injured.
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FATAL COLLISION.

Electric and Cable Cars Crash Together, Caus-
ing Panic Among the Passengers.
PITTsBURG, Dec. 25.-This afternoon a
Pleasant Valley electrician and Pennsyl.
vana-avenue cable-car colIided with ter
rife force. Both cars were flied with pas
sengers and panic ensued. Alexander
Robinson (colorcd) was fatally and several
other passengers painfully hurt.
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CANNOT RECOVER.

Fatal w und from the Accidental D;sciare,
Of Gun.
FAIRFIELD, Dec. 25.-This afternoon,
while Two boys, George Enrick and Alva
Alexander, were hunting, the latter's gun
ing his head just above the forehead, cut
was accidentally discharged. the charge enter
ting channel through to the back, and ex
posing the brain. He is still alive, but the
doctors say he cannot recover
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Extensive Fire.

SAN AUGUSTINE (Texas). Dec. 25.-A fire
yesterday destroyed the business portion Of
the town and many residences. Loss,
$4,000.