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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Fire In a Museum.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 27.--At nine o'clock last night fire of unknown ori- gin broke out in the cellar under the Casino Museum on Fifth avenue near Wood street. Two alarms of fire were turned in, and the fire and police de- partments were quickly at the scene, There were about four hundred people inside of the building at the time, who, although intensely excited, were all safely removed with the exception of few who were bruised from being tram pied upon. None, however, received serious injury. The damage to the building was small, and is fully insured
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
now nIsmonds Are spIIt.

The diamond has grade Of cleavage plane, the same as most mineral or crystalline substances, and hence it is possible to split or divide one into two or more parts. Sometimes a large piece is removed at once from gem by split ting, but it is process attended with much risk, To accomplish this matter the stone is carefully studied and its line of cleavage ascertsined; it is placed in hardened cement, in the proper posi- tion, and the ss@rp edge of steel chisel, resembling a razor, is carefully adjusted so that the division will be at the points desired, and a sharp rap with hammer is given it. Perhaps no more costly blow may be struck in any mechanical work than this, for in ma nipulatng large diamond if it is un~ sGlllfglly given gem ot several thous. and dol.als value may ca 5poilaa -~ Memphis selMesea
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Christmns cnsnaltIes.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 27-Christmas brought its usual quota of tragedies in this vicinity. Thomas Jones (colored), after celebrating the day with some what unusual yigor, attempted to ride spirited horse. The animal threw him and Jones neck was broken. A thir- teen-year-old boy named Walton went to his home, and finding the house closed, attempted to enter through the window. The sash fell on him, breaking his neck. Both of these accidents happened in Henrleo County, near this city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Kllled hy Parties unknown.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 27.-A special to the Morning News from Jessup says every thing was quiet there lastnight and that company of forty citizens has been organized to guard the town against invasion. The coroner's jury yesterday afternoon rendered verdict charging the negroes Brewer and Ro- ford with the murder of Marshal Barn hill and young Woods. As to the kill ing of the negroes in jail the jury re- turned a verdict of; Killed by parties unknown"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Great Damage Done to Railroads and
 other Property.

Los ANGEIEs, Cal, Dec. 26, Tbe heavy rain Of the past few days con tinued this morning All trains from the North, East and South arc out off, and tho damage to the tracks is great The santa Fe ola- cials estimate the loss on that line at s2e0.o and the loss on the Southern Pacific lines will reach siao.o00, The country co the ocean is flooded and many miles oi track are under water The Southern Paeiao bridge at EimoAsa haa been washed away and passeAaog9 aya Ag0ggHt asfr 9R a8A9'eaga
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Burning of the Western College at Toledo,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia., Dec. 27.--At hf- teen minutes to two o'clock yesterday morning ire broke out in the main building of the Western College, at To- ledo, and as a high wind from the north west was prevailing at the time, the en- tire structure was consumed before the flames could be checked All that was saved was part of the library and the treasury The loes is si51o0o with n. suganee og ee2, soc only The origin oi thc Ere is 8os known
 This vas one ot tae ansat colleges 'H nc State
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
The Total Killed.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 27-The most reliable information is that ten people have been killed at Jcssup, namely; Barnhill and Woods, by Brewer; Ander- son (white), accidentally; Johnson and Hoops, in jail; Fluett on the street teolered), and two whites and two ne groes whose names are not given.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
Further Particulars.

z SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 27.-When the iail at Jessup was attacked early yes terday morning the military were about half mile distant. By the time the detachment of the troops reached the jail, the mob had dispersed, leaving the dead bodies of the negroes Jackson and Hoops in their cells. The commander of the military had suggested to the mayor that soldiers guard the jail, but the mayor said the sheriff could protect the prisoners.
 The Georgia Hussars returned here yesterday The Brunswick company remains on duty by the request of the mayor. The Hussars say the trouble is over. They say hundreds of colored people were taken into the houses of leading white citizens and protected from danger
 A Jessup dispatch to the Morning News dated 6 p. m., says Mayor Hobbs has called public meeting to take steps to defend the town tonight. It is believed that the negro desperate Brewer and large force of negroes are near the town ready for night attack. Citizens are arming to aid the Bruns- wick Rifles if necessary.
 A special train was run out to the brick-yards, where Brewer was reported to be, and detachment of armed men was sent out as scouts. Mayor Hobbs had received word from Brunswick that Ryan, the white man accused of insti- gating the trouble, was in Brunswick, but the mayor will not take steps to have Ryan brought back.
 There is still great excitement in the country around Jessup, but affairs will probably quiet down soon. It is the re- zion of turpentine distilleries and saw mills and the Jessup trouble is likely to disorganize labor for some time to come.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
IN MEMoRIAM.
An Appeal to the Admirers of Henry W, Grady for Funds to Erect n Monument to Ills Memory--A S5, 900 Starter.

An Appeal to the Admirers of Henry W.
 Grady for Funds to Erect Monument
 to Ills Memory-A S5,0O0 Starter.
 ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 26.-The people of Atlanta have determined to erect a monument to the memory of Henry W. Grady. meeting of young men re- solved on this, and raised 5000 within one hour. They have issued the follow ing address, from which it will be seen that the movement will assume Ma tional character:
 TO THE ADMIRERS OF II. w. GRADY-No character In history, ancient ormodern, who bore an entitled name and fell in the ranks of private citizenship ere he reached his fortieth year, ever left behind him SO many grief stricken hearts and tear stained faces or such an abiding sense of irrepar able loss as Henry Woodfen Grady Measured by this comparison, his grand personality assumes proportions which could not be comprehended while he lived. The young men Of Atlanta have inaugurated e movement to erect monument com mensurate with these propositions, not alone to his memory, for that is imperishable in the hearts of his people, but also as an in spiration to future generations of young men, guiding their inspiration and ambition into paths of useful philanthropy and lofty self sacrificing patriotism. The monument is already assured. The unparalleled spon- tanefty of response to the unpublished ap peal which jealous friends made on the first day of the organization Of tho monument has removed all questions as to enough funds be- ing raised to build glorious tribute to man. kind. This address is, therefore, issneds not as an appeal but in order to extend the high privileges of giving to this noble cause, a privilege we do not wish to confne to any class or to any locality. While Atlanta claims him and his monument, and, there fore, fittingly takes the lead in the move ment, she recognizes that he belongs to this whole Republic, aud that the whole people should have the pleasure of aiding in the perpetuation of the name and of lame of him who surrendered his life in an effort to bring about peace and good will between the sections.
 Remittances to this fund should be sent to T. A. Hammond, Jr., Gate City Bank Build ing, Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

PRIVATE advices received in London, on the e3d from Rio de Janeiro state that feeling of distrust among the civ ilians and discontent among the soldiers prevailed throughout Brazil
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THEphysicians attending Emin Pasha said, on the 2Sd, that it would not be safe to move him from Bagamoyo for three weeks. He is slowly recovering from the effects of his fall.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TERRIFIC gales visited New York, Pennsylvania and other States, on the 26th, doing untold damage to property and causing the loss of many lives, with personal injury to scores of others.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

A RIOT occurred at Jessup, Ga, on the 25th Two white men were killed and two others seriously wounded, and sev- eral negroes are reported killed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TnE commanders of the Western mili- tary districts of Russia have been or dered to form plans for the mobilization of their forces.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THERE are now upwards of eleven thousand idle workingmen in the Char leroi district of Belgium and the strikes are slowly increasing. The men are all peaceably disposed and no disturbances have occurred.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

HENRY WooDFEN GRADY, the accom- plished editor of the Atlanta Constitu- tion. the silvery-voiced orator and the sturdy champion of the New South, of which he loved to talk; the idol of the people and the personal friend and com panion of distinguished men, died at his home in Atlanta, Ga., at twenty min utes before four o'clock, on the morning of the 23d, of pneumonia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THE eighty-fourth annual dinner of the New England Society was held at Delmonico's, in New York City, on the 2Sd, and the gathering was, as usual, a distinguished one. Among those re- spending to toasts were General Sher- man, Chauncey Nj. Depew, General Howard, Admiral Braine, Mayor Grant, Secretary Noble, Rev II. l.. wayland, of Philadelphia, and Rev John W. Brown.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

CHARLES ALBERT AsHBURNER, the geologist, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died, on the 25th, at the age of thirty-fve. He attained more than national celebrity by his invention of a method for survey ing and representing the geology of coal beds
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THE new Pacific Mail steamer China sailed from San Francisco for Yokohama and Hong Kong on the 26th Captain Seabury said he would endeavor to make the voyage between that port and Yokohama in fourteen days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
RUssELLvIILE POPE CO., ARK THURSDAY, JANUARY ls90

TIE New York City Southern Society, on the 26th, adopted formal resolutions of sorrow for the death of Henry w Grady.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

FRArTNI, the Anarchist who was ar rested last August for throwing a boml from the Chamber of Deputies into th, Plaza Collonna, at Rome, was sen fenced, on the 2lsts to fifteen years i'm. prisonment When being removed from tho dock the prisoner turned 70 the jadgs end cried; s'lcug live Anarchy"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THE American Shipping and Indus trial League of Boston, whose vice. president for the State of Georgia was the late Henry W. Grady, adopted set of memorial resolutions, on the 25th, expressing high appreciation of MT. Grady's systematic encouragement of the work of the league, the severe loss the league sustains in his death and the utmost sympathy with his widow and family.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THEODORE T. CoNKLIN, of Chicago and particular friend of Dr. Cronin, has filed in the Probate Court an inventory of Dr. Cronin's estate. Conklin is the administrator to collect, and his reports show that the only property left by the murdered man consists of library worth $500 and surgical instruments worth S100
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

GREAT uneasiness prevails through out the agricultural districts of South ern Russia, owing to the fact that the ground, which is ordinarily covered by three or four feet of snow at this season of the year, is entirely bare, while the temperature is even lower than usual It is feared the winter cereals will be destroyed, leaving the inhabitants con. fronted by almost certain famine and disease next year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02
THE JEssUp RIOT.

The Trouble at Jessup, Ga, was Prccipi-
 tated by the Whipping Of Some Women
 of Bad Character Six Lives sscriired-
 Military on the Ground to Prevent Fur
 ther Trouble Verdict of the Coroner's
 Jury the Dead.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--A Savannah dispatch to an evening paper gives the following version of Wednesdays riot at Jessup, Ga.: Three whites and three blacks lost their lives The whites were Deputy Marshal Barnhill, William Wood and Henry Anderson. The latter was hotel-keeper and was accidentally shot by an unknown s.hss man. The blacks kiiiiss.e were: Bill Hoops and Pe5e jackson, shot in their cells in jail, and Bill Fluett, called out of his house and shot. William Wood, Sr., was shot through the head, but will recover.
 Emma Jones, Sally Hoops and Hannah Waltham, negro wome:; of bad charac- ter, were whipped and ordered to leave town. This action of the authorities precipitated the trouble. Bob Brewer, the noted negro desperate, armed with a Winchester, threatened to take the town. Barnhill and Wood were killed in attempting to arrest him. After the murder he took to the swamp.
 The jail was attacked by nine men at two o'clock yesterday morning. It had been left ungnarded. The military are now in possession of the town, and no further trouble is expected. There was no riot. Fluett and Bill Hopps with Brewer, melted the murder Wednesday. Jackson was arrested coming out of the swamps in which Brewer, Wade Roford, John Roford, and Tom Muller, the des- perado negroes, were hid. He was thought to have been with them when the whites were shot The whipping and the attack on the jail were by par ties most of whom do not live in Jessup. The desperadoes in the swamp will prob ably escape, although hounds are on their trail.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TIE National League for the Protec- ton of American Institutions has been incorporated in New York ito secure constitutional and legislative safeguards for the protection of the common-school system and other American insti titutions, and to promote public instruction in harmony with such institutions, and to prevent all sectarian denominational appropriation of public funds"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TIE citizens of Atlanta, Ga., paid tribute to the memory of Henry Grady, on the 18th, by public meeting at De- Gives Opera-House, presided over by the mayor, and at which addresses were delivered by many prominent people of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

PURSUANT to recommendation of the Central Monumental Association, To- cal Monumental Association has been formed at Jackson, Miss, to raise funds for monument to Jefferson Davis. Similar organizations have been formed all over the State, which are to report to the central organization.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

THE condition of Henry w. Grady, of the Atlanta tGa.) Constitution, was much worse on the 2lst. It was be- 1ieved that he was suffering from pneu- monia, and in the exhausted condition of his nervous system the gravest fears were entertained.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

EDISON sent photographic doll as Christmas present to Archduchess Eliza beth, daughter of the late Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria. The toy is said to have excited the interest of the older members of the imperial family, and its recitations, songs, etc., are in con stant demand.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TIE exodus of negroes from the east ern part of North Carolina is again as. suming large proportions. The crops were nearly an entire failure in that part of the State, and the effect of this is to greatly increase the movement. Nine out of ten of the negroes go to the Yazoo Delta, in Mississippi.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

TIE famous Hosford will case at Min neapolis, Minn., involving s, 900, 900, has finally been settled. The contestants and the widow, Mrs. Carrie M. Hosford, after fighting in the courts for nearly three years, have agreed on the basis proposed by Mrs. Hosford. sss
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-02

BY the recent fire which destroyed the German theater at Pesth 264 per sons are deprived of employment, many of whom are suffering for want of food and proper shelter. The other theaters in the city are giving performances for the benefit of the sufferers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-19
ABOUT THE PUGILIsTs.
Austin Gibbons Will Fight Myer and Murphy
Says He Was Drugged.

Austin Gibbons Will Fight Myer and Murphy
Says He Was Dragged.
Jim Gibbons. the manager of Austin Glib
bons of Paterson, said to a Sun reporter yes
terday that he would make a match with Billy
Myer, of Streator, ILL.,, according to the terms
offered by the Southern Athletic Club of New
Orleans. "All we want is "a hours notice."
said Gibbons, "and we will meetP. ]. Donohue,
the clubs Eastern agent, and sign articles. If
all the champions are afraid of Myer, we are
not AS to his proposition to bet 81, 900 on the
outside, we are ready for that, too. and only
await notice from MIR. Donohue as to time and
place to arrange matters. 1t was our intention
TO 60 to England to meet Bill Reeder Overton,
Carney or some other of the lightweights over
there, but this offer from the Southern Ath-
letic Club suits us well enough tor the present"
Johnny Murphy, the Charlestown bantam
weight, has entirely recovered from the effects
of mis- recent battle with George Dixon. He is
disagreeably surprised at the way he was
treated by certain Boston sporting men who
pretended TO be his stanchest friends. In
conversation with Boston G. ODE reporter
Murphy said: Il have found out why l made
such poor showing in my fight with Dixon.
was drugged, and the party that gave me the
dose is prominent sporting man of this city.
He was in my corner that night. and the way
he yelled would give one the impression that
he was my backer. Up to 7:30 O'Clock on the
night of the battle l was feeling like a race
horse and fit to tigh for my life. Fifteen
MINUTES later this sport gave me drink which
contained the drug, and, in order that the dose
could have time to work on ipe, the fight was
the ring had no power in my arms. l had lots
of chances to get my right on Dlxon's jaw, but
when started to get in rlow did not have
strength enough to do any execution"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-19
WHAT SL0SS0N SAYS.
George Delivers Himself of Few Words
in RepIy TO Schaefer.

George Delivers Himself of a Few Words
in Reply to Schaefer.
NEW YORK, November lS-George F. Slos-
son, who is to MAY Jake Schaefer for the
trophy of the worlds championship at billiards
on December !, talked spiritedly yesterday of
the little Wizards references to the coming
match in his newspaper interviews. he ap-
peared 10 be amused more than anything else
at Schaefer'S remark that the Slossonltes were
slow in putting up money on their favnrite, and
hy Schaefer's anxiety to get s., 900 to S9U9 up on
the match.
bets prove dothing az all, as Schaefer ought
to know by this time" he said. The thing
that counts and which settles all billiard
matches is the play at the billiard table.
Schaefer speaks as if he were pretty confident
that he will produce that play and carry of the
cup. Perhaps he will, aud then again perhaps
he won't. All that have got to say is that
am playing with great steadIness. and am very
well satitied with the records of my practice
thus far. If my memory serves me Alright, both
Schaefer and Ives came to town with brass
band and lot of vocal fireworks at the time of
the Chickerng Hail tournament. l also be-
lleve that the newspapers of that period, If eX-
amlned. will show that they both went back
done up in Grape. Their return to the West
was in the nature of = funeral procession, Per-
haps that thing may happen again this
time; but whether it does or not,
will be in business at the same old
stand, and l don't believe that anybody will
discover that it has made any change in me,
whichever way the game results. / will have
no horn to blow if win, and if 1 lose nobody
will know better than myself that 1 alone am
to blame. l have bet $500 cash out of my own
pocket upon the game, and everybody can rest
assured that will try my level best to win it
back, together with Schaefer's $500 Let no.
body imagine that do not estimate Schaefer
at his exact value as a billiardist, and know ex-
acily what have got before me. Nobody has
greater respect for Schaefers skill as player
than l. know that he is the hardest man in
the world to beat, but l think from the way
l feel now that l can beat him. My only
trouble has always been indigestion, but |
never was in better condition in my life than
am just now, and am dieting myself"
Slosson said that he could not consider the
proposition made by Ives on Sunday of chal-
lenge for a match of $500 side at l4-Inch balk
line, the winner to take everything.
when this match for the worlds champion
ship is over" he said. lit may be time to talk
about the game with Ives. At the same time,
it seems to me appropriate that he should de-
vote his attention more especially to Maggioli
who defeated him the last time they met.
When he redeems that defeat he will be in a
position to talk business with somebody else.
1t doesn't seem to me that he is in that position
I, now"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-19
BURGLARS SHOW FIGHT.
Police Officials and Thieves insa Lively but
Harmless Fusilade.

Police Officials and Thieves insa Lively but
Harmless Fusilade.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.I
HEREFORD, November ia very un-
usual scene occurred this morning at Hat
field, about six miles from this town, the
country seat of the Marquis OF Salisbury.
Superlntendents Hood and Reynolds, ac-
companied by two police constables, went to
Hatfield railway station, which is opposite
the entrance of Lord Salisbury's estate, for
the purpose OF arresting three men who were
suspected of burglary. AS soon as the latter
caught sight OF the policemen they drew a
revolver of the bulldog type, and the first
one fired at Reynolds, the second at Hood
and the third at one of tie constables named
Wright Hood returned the fire of the sec
ond burglar, and Immediately lively inter-
change OF shots ensued, with the result that
q were discharged in the course of a minute.
By remarkable chance not single bull
let took effect, and they all lodged in the
wall of the park of Hatfield House. This
scene took place in broad daylight and in
the presence of several onlookers. The
burglars eventually fled into the wood, and
were hotly pursued by the police. One OF
their number was captured, but the others
are still at large.