The Washington critic., 1890-01-28

was phlu ny INC ulttu Sthlts NONtTuhihHb
81 per bag, but the Santn Rosa was only
offered hfty cents per mail bag, which the
steamship company refused. The British
Government, the company says, pays the
American line $40 per bag from this port
to Victoria, and when the home Govern
ment cut the rate TO fifty cents they de-
clined. From a commercial standpoint the
situation is serious, as two weeks mail for
the North remains here.
Mexican bandits Ravaaing Texas.
BRowNsvILLR, TEXAS, Jan. 2S.--Two
bands of thieves from Mexico have been
operating on this side of the river lately.
Last week they captured three men near
the Calabaso ranch, about fifty miles from
here, and after binding them hand and
foot, robbed them and wounded one with
sword. They succeeded In escaping across
the border with twonty-three head of
horses The other band killed number
Of cattle and drove of twenty horses and
nineteen mules belonging to different peo
pie along the border. They were foiled In
an attempt TO rob store, but, meeting
man named Santillana, they compelled him
to remove his clothing, which they carried
on Captain Brooks of the rangers Is now
IN pursuit.
Frozen to Death on the Plains.
HELENA, MoSr., Jan. go. Preston,
stockman residing in Flat Head Valley, in
Missoula County, was out hunting cattle
last week and reports having found the
body of Thomas Elliott, wealthy farmer
on the Big Fork River Elliott was frozen
to death while on his way from Stevens
vile to his ranch with provisions. lie left
Stevensville on Monday last with q team.
His ranch was forty miles distant. IL is
believed that while attempting TO cross the
Enr rrtyftl \, tIa tha {a.
and he was submerged to his waist. lie
managed TO crawl ashore, and while at
tempting to reach n cabin near by, It Is
thought, he became benumbed, lay down
and perished.
Historic Church Burned.
BosToN, Jan. 2s.-The Congregations
Church at Danvers Centre was burned this
morning. The loss Is $3h ,00O and the insur-
auce $4,000. The church is historic one,
being the successor of the ancient Salem
vile parish church In which the witchcraft
troubles began. The present building was
erected about 1885, was remodeled about a
year ago, and was struck by lightning last
year. The parish was known as the Bramaus
Meeting House, the Rev. DR.. Braman hay
ing preached in IL for nearly fifty years
The fire caught over the boiler, although
there had been no fire In it for several days.
The French and the German Strikers.
LONDON, Jan. 2s.-Ihe French press,
without regard to politics, deny indig
nantly the statements Of the Westphalia
| Gazette and other German papers, that
France is fomenting the strikes in Ger
many and supporting the strikers with
| money. No one believes II, probably, but
| that portion Of the German press which
initiated the accusation has its cue, un-
doubtedly, and refuses to withdraw the
charges, thereupon bringing from several
Partisan journals soathing denunciations of
the "reptile press'' of the Fatherland which
may cause serious trouble.
n Celebrated Daughter of The Navy.
New YORK, Jan. 2s.- Mrs. Sarah Balm
bridge Hayes, the last surviving child Of
| Commodore Bainbridoe, who commanded
the frigate Constitution in the latter's cele-
| brated fight with Guierre in the war of 1912,
| died early to-day at the residence of her SON
| in-law, ~ West Twelfth street. She was
in her S7th year. Her husband was Cap
tain Thomas Hayes of the United States
Navy, but he resigned shortly after his
marriage and became prominent in Penn
sylvaua politics. Mrs. Hayes was born at
the Charleston Navy Yard.
The Albuquerque Postofiice Robbery
DENVER, Col, Jan. 2s.-The recent post
office robbery at Albuquerque turns out to
be much larger than at first supposed. Chi
cago merchants will suffer heavily as it
was the Pacific coast east-bound mail that
was plundered. The mail had been sent
by the southern route on account of the
snow blockade Telegrams We're received
| by the postofiice inspector here yesterday
| asking Tor more assistance. 1t is believed
to be the work of an organized gang of ex-
perts who know of the diversion of the
transcontinental mail.
Herbert GIadstone's Speech.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Mr. Herbert Glad
stones speech at Hawardcn has reached
India, and the comments of the native
papers upon IL. and especially his father,
introduction, are especially interesting. II
will be remembered that the older Gladston,
devoutly expressed his thankfulness thai
the British are no longer compelled to rely
solely upon force in the government of tha
vast province, but are fast gaining the con
fidence and affection of their subjects BY
their mild and beneicent ways.
Flooded with Bogus Silver Dollars
FoHT DODGE, Iowa, Jan. 2S.-NortherI
Iowa is being flooded with what banker
pronounce the best imitation silver dolla
that has been placed In circulation for som,
time. The coin is the exact shape, size ant
color of the genuine and is stamped per
iectly. 1t is a little lighter in weight thar
the good dollar. The counterfelts hav,
been placed IN circulation very success
fully, and thus far without any clue to tn
ciTculator.
Herr Most Released on Bail
New YORK, Jan. 2S.-The argument oil
the Johann Most writ OF habeas corpus wa
held in the private room of the Supreme
Court judges to-day, reporters being ex
cluded. Presiding Justice Van Brunt heart
the motion for stay, pending an appeal {,
the Court of Appeals, and granted It, flxin!
the bail in which Most may be liberated a
$4,000. Mrs. Ida Hoffman attached he
name to the new bond, and Most was re
/ leased.
Secretary Who Overdrew.
} DEs MoNEs, Iowa, Jan. 2S.- The De
Moines Fire Insurance Company of thi
city has levied attachments upon the prop
erty of Theodore Gatchill, late secretary o
the company, for the sum of $4,000 Mr.
Gltchill resigned his position few day
ago, sold his stock and left the company