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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-25
A FATAL HIND END SMASH Up.
Ten Lives Reported Lost and Several
Persons Injured Near Sing Sing

Ten Lives Reported Lost and Several
Persons Injured Near Sing Sing.
YoNKERs. N. Y, Dec. PA shocking
accident occurred tonight on the Hudson
River road between the st. Louis express
and Niagara Falls special trains. The acci-
dent was the direct outcome of a collision
which occurred early in the evening in the
tunnel at Sing Sing prison between freight
train and Croton local. The first accident
blocked the road with trains on both sides
Of the tunnel. The weather was thick.
rendering difficult the running of trains
with any degree of safety. The locomotive
of one Of the express trains crasb ed into the
rear sleeper OF the other express and several
cars, mostly sleepers, were telescoped.
TEN REPORTED KILLED.
Several persons are reported to have been
killed and many injured. Some say the num-
Der killed is eight, while others claim that
ten persons we're either crushed or scalded
to death. The locomotive, when it crashed
into the rear sleeper Of the leading Il ain,
exploded its boiler. The escaping steam did
the deadly work on the poor victims who
were in the wreck. Among the injured
taken out are. D. G. Livingston, a man
named Murphy, Mrs. B. NJ. Ford and her
sister, and man named Ridgeway.
SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.
YoNKERs, N. Y, Dec. 25. l A. M-The
accident took place at Willow Point,
near Hastinge. The rear Wagner
car of the Niagara express wes tele-
scoped. Seven persons in oil
were killed. They are: A. W.
Knight. conductor on the Wagner car, at
the rear of the Niagara express; A. NJ.
Baldwin Of New York. Thomas W. Tolley
of Boston. The four Others have not been
identified yet.
The injured are s. V. Murphy, lawyer
of New York; D. B. Ford of New York
city; Mrs. e. M. Ford of New York city;
@. w. Hoyt. the colored porter of the Wag-
ner car; DR.. l. &. Best of New York
Mrs. w. r. Baldwin, badly injured;
Miss Lillian Baldwin, her daughter,
seriously injured; Hosmer Baldwin Of New
York, seriously injured.
There were eighteen passengers In the
rear coach of the Niagara express. Only
three of them escaped uninjured. The
bodies are now on the way to the hospital
at Yonkera
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-25
BLAINE STILL IN DOUBT.
ae Bas Not Yes Decided Not to be a
Candidate for the Presidency.

de Bas Not Yes Decided Not to be a
Candidate for the Presidency.
WASHINGTON, Deo. 24.-Secretary Blaine
has not so Tar as could be learned tonight,
sent the letter of withdrawal which Prosi-
dent Harrison hoped to find in his stocking
tomorrow morning. There is NO doubt
that President Harrison expects it, if not
Tomorrow, some day soon, although he de-
nies the story which Russell Harrison
started that Secretary Blaine promised 1t to
him thrice, and that thereupon and there
fore he appointed AR. Elkins Secretary Of
War. He has no promise Of the kind from
Secretary Blaine aud only expects Secre-
tary Blaine's withdrawal because he thinks
Secretary Biaine's fear of death, or his fear
of defeat, may prompt him to withdraw.
AS for Secretary Blaine, who changes
quickly physically as well as mentally, he
seems to have improved considerably since
Monday under the cheerful influences of the
season, even if the muggy warm weather
has been against him. He tells his friends
that he is still in statu quo and that he has
not determined what he will do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-25
FREaMAN A PRISONER.
The Tattnall County Wife Murderer
Arrested Near Cordele.

The Tattnan County Wife Murderer
Arrested Near Cordele.
CoRDELE, Ga, Dec 24--James Free.
man. the man who killed his wife and Iefs
her In the woods Of Tattnall county few
weeks ago, has been arrested near Cordele.
This morning at 0 o'clock Deputy Sheriff
P. G. Hodges Of Tattnall county arrived
here on tho Savannah, Amerious and Mont
gomery railroad. At 1890 o'clock this
afternoon he left Cordele, and four
hours later returned with Freeman.
as prisoner. Freeman was living on the
turpentine farm Of Isainh Williams, six
miles west Of Cordele, under the name Of
Walker. He would probably have been
there In the enjoyment of his liberty yet,
had he not written letter to gentleman
in Tattnall county who owed him money and
asked him TO send II to him at this place.
In answer TO the letter. Deputy Hodges
came after him. A reward of 500 is OUT
standing for Freeman's arrest. Freeman
says he killed bis wife accidentally.
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IND.ANA's MINERs BRArEx.
Their Two Months Struggle for Better
Pay Ends In Defeat


TERRA HAUTE. IND. Dec. 24-The strik-
ing coal miners OF Indiana have suffered de-
feat. The struggle for increased wages in
augurated nearly two months ago, has
failed and the men will return to work inn
medlately. This course was decided upon
by delegare convention held in this oity
to-day. The meeting was called TO order
In the Grand Army hall at 10 o'clock by the
state president, Mr.. Cummesky, none
OF the national officers being
present. the chairman announced that
after grave consideration of the situation
confronting the strikers the officers had
determined that it would be unwise and
disastrous to further prolong their unequal
strife, and he asked for an expression from
the representatives as to what they thought
OF the matter.
SOME INCLINED TO HOLD OUT.
The delegates from the bituminous district
we're disposed to quarrel with the leaders OF
the movement to retreat, but those from the
block field stated that their men had in va
rious quarters become so dissatisfied with
the little aid being extended by the organi-
zation that they feared a serious break
would occur very shortly if they
were not authorized to return to work
en- masSe. This settled the question. If the
miners in the block fields were determined
to bolt In case the strike was continued there
was no alternative left but to declare il off.
An adjournment was taken at noon for
dinner aud to await the arrival Of the ma
tional vice president, Mr.. Penna. The
latter was not on hand at l:30 O'Clock
and the delegates reconvened without him.
Avote was taken and il resulted favorably
to returning to work. A committee was
sent to confer with j. Smith Talley, and
ascertain II the m sn would be allowed TO re-
sune at the old figures, 20 cents per ton Ia
the bituminous aud Is cents in the Llock.
Mr.. Talley replied affirmatively. The oom-
mittee submitted a report to that effect and
the strike was formally declared OF. The
men will begin work Immediately,
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Nor A TEAM WREoKER.
Canf1eld Acquitted Despite
Eia Don faGafop

William Canfield Acquitted Despite
Ills Confession.
New LISBON. o., Dec. M.-Wllliam Can-
field, a young man on trial here charged
With wrecking tho limited express at East
Palestine, o., in which several people were
killed sose months ago, was acquitted this
afternoon. Canfield was arrested at the
instance OF private detectives who
charged that he confessed the
crime. He was placed on the stand yester-
day and admitted he made such confess
sion, but claimed that the detectives, after
filing hun with liquor. forced him to say
that he turne the swith with threats OF
killing him. Sentiment was with the boy
throug bout the trial, an6 the verdict gives
general satisfaction.
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A VESTIBULE DERAILED.
SEVENTEEN PERSONS INJURED
BUT NO ONE KILLED.

A Station on the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Road Be-
tween Macon and Atlanta the Scane
Of the Wreck-Spreading Rails the
Cause OF the Accident.
ATLANTA, Ca. Dec. 24.-The Cincinnati
and Florida vestibuled train on the East
Tennessee road turned over this morning in
a cut half way between Atlanta and Macon.
When news of the accident reached here
many wild rumors we're circulated and
many people called at the East Tennessee
Office to get news. One of the rumors was
that the train had jumped the track, rolled
down an embankment, caught fire, and that
everybody on it had been roasted to death.
Another one was that twenty people
had been killed and the balance
slightly injured. For awhile the
city was half wild with excitement
over what was reported to be a most horri-
bic affair, but finally il was learned that the
only person hurt was a young son of Judge
Patrick 81. Owens of this city, who was
among the passengers. Harry Cassin and
wife, who were married here last night.
were on the train en- route TO Florida to
spend their honeymoon. A telegram was
received from MIR. Cassin stating that he
and his bride were uninjured, and this re-
assured the many friends of the prominent
young couple. Spreading of the rails was
the cause of the wreck. But
for the side OF the cut the
train would have turned entirely over and
the loss OF life might have been heavy.
THE CARS BADLY DAMAGED.
The train of four coaches was derailei
and pretty badly smashed up. Fifty feet
beyond the cut was deep fill. The train
was almost on the brink Of it when it ran
off.
Seventeen persons we're injured Charles
Owens, who received serious internal in
juries, is the worst hurt The other injured
were Engineer Marvry. Fireman Mo-
Laughlin,. Baggagemester Claude Cook,
Express Messenger P. 81. Mabrio; j. R
David Of Sugar Valley, J. w. Harper of
Atlanta. II. 8. Doyle Of Ohio, Mrs o. T.
Long o. Chicago, D. E. Bowman of Ohio,
=. ]. Roberts Of Louisville, KY, and II. G.
Vllepigue ofeMacon.
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LoNDON's FOG.
Many People Walk Into the River and
Are Drowned.

are DrOWn0Q.
LONDON, Dec 24-The fog which settled
over England and the adjacent waters
Tuesday has not lifted since shat time, ex-
oept - n),arily and In spots. In London
It Is ca lense to-day than at any previous
time. =. has caused incalculable loss to
every kind Of business, especially to those
trades which are at their best in tho
holiday season. From the number OF
bodies found drowned IN London waters IL
appears that many people have lost their
way In the fog and walked of docks, and
into canals ana ponds Seven bodies have
been taken out OF the Thames to-day. Acci-
dental deaths on the railways aud upon the
ordinary roadways have also increased 10 a
remarkable degree, As an illustration of
how business is affected by the weather con-
ditions prevailing, the opening OF the stock
exchange was greatly delayed this morning
owing to the density Of the fog which filled
the rooms
PREVALENT ALL ALONG THE EAST COAST.
Advices received from points in the east
ern part OF England show that the fog is
prevalent along the whole length of the
east coast The captains of many vessels
thought the safer course would be 10 make
for some haven OF refuge, there TO lie
until the fog lifted, but they found the
greatest difficulty in making their ports
On the river Tyne the shipping industry
is almost at a standstill, ID being deemed too
dangerous TO send vessels Of any description
away from their wharves.
Trains on he'trunk lines In the north OF
England are greatly delayed by tho fog.
Walking about the docks is extremely
dangerous, even 10 those thoroughly ao-
quainted with all their nooks and orannies
Three docks constables, than whom none is
supposed to be more familiar with
all the intricacies OF the London docks, have
lost their lives during the fog.
A large number of skating accidents arc
reported. The fog, as is well known, causes
the ice to become rotten very rapidly, and
the result has been that many skaters have
broken through and been drowned.
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A RIOT AT PuEBLA.
The Populace nesists the Closing OF
-Four Monasteries.

The Populace hesiet5 the Closing OF
-Four Monasteries.
CITY OF Mexico, Dec. 24.--The district
judge recently issued orders to the police
and troois closing fcur monasteries
in Puebla, on the ground that the main
tenauce OF these institutions was contrary
to law. Upon the carrying out Of the
judges orders to-day the people revolted
and fight between the people on one side
end the police and soldiers on the other
followed, during which one person was
killed and four others were wounded. The
accounts Of the affair are conflicting. The
clergy on the one hand assert that they
were torn from the altars, leaving the
sacrament exposed, dragged through the
streets by the troops and subjected to many
humiliations. The populace rose on masse
and offered considerable resistance TO the
troops. crying: viva la Religionp death
TO Masonsl'
Twenty-six priests we're arrested. Puebla
is In a state Of intense excitement. Gov.
MARQUES OF the province Is absent and
Acting Gov. Arrioja, who 10 really RESPONSE
bic for the order has sent an envoy to the
CITY OF Pueba
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SINS GANG OF OUTLAWS.
MURDER AND IaCENDIARIsM IN
ALABAMA.

The Desperate Opens His Reign of
Terror by 5eizins a Consignment or
Merchandise-A Night Later He
Fires the Owners House and Shoot
the Inmates as They Run Out.
MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 2l-Three months
ago Bob Sims. leader OF q company Of
religionists in Chootaw county, all ia the
neighborhood OF Womaok Hin, was arr
rested for running an Illicit distflIery.
which he claimed he had a divine authority
so run. Two Of his brothers, fellow be-
levers. rescued him, killing bystandsr
and woundiug the deputy In charge Of hi m.
One OF the brothers was killed
Sims and the other brother escaped and
have be0n hunted vigorously ever since.
Last night Bob Sims and his gang reap>
peared near Womaok Hill and attacked
the house of John Mcmillan, who had been
member Of the pursuing posse. They SOD
fire tc the house, and as Mcmillan aud the
other inmates rushed out the gang fired
upon them. John MCMILLAN, John
Kennedy and several other persons were
wounded. Nine Of the Sims gang were in-
jured and have gone west. Great excitez
ment prevails all over that district
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec 2A--A special Ia
the Times-Democrat from Shubuta. Miss.
says: 'The notorious outlaw Bob Sims
has returned TO Choctaw county, Alabama.
John Mcmillan. a merchant Of Choctaw
county, was receiving load OF merchant
disc from a landing and Bob Sims leveled q
Winchester ride on the driver, made him
unload them at Sims' house and sent Me-
MILAN word that he would burn his house
aud kill him. MoMlllan's house was
guarded that night, but last night
at II O'Clock seven OF Sims gang. all armed
with Winchesters, fired into McMillan's
house and shot the occupants as they run
out Charley Utsey escaped unhurt.
THE WOUNDED.
"Fluellen Utsey was shot but not mortaIly
wounded.
"John Kennedy. McMillan's katherine
law, was killed.
John Mcmillan was shot three times and
will die.
"a le-year-old niece of MCMILLAN was
killed.
"a l0-year-old nephew was shot in the
house and burned up.
Miss Belle McKensiok, a school teacher
boarding at MoMiIlan's, was shot twice Ia
the neck.
"They then opened McMillan's store.
robben it OF what goods they wanted aud
left 1t lighted up and open, scattering shoes
along the road.
They remarked that they would burn out
and kill DIR. Brown aud Frank Tato to-
night,
clothes and armed with Winchesters al
Sims house yesterday. and are supposed to
Le part of the seven.
"A large body Of men Ia after the gang
and VIII never stop until they catch theIn.h
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ovBRRUN wIra coNv15Ts.
Siberia Complaining the Men Work
log on the New Railway.

Siberia Complaining of the Men Work
iug on the New Railway.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2a.-It was re>
ported some time since that the government
intended to employ thousands of the iuhab-
itants Of the ADMINISTRATION provinces in
the work Of constructing the trans-Siberian
railway. which is 60 connect Vladivostock,
the Russian port on the Pacific, with Eu-
ropean Russia. At present an enormous
number Of convicts are employed ON the
work Despite the guards placed over
those convicts they seem to be able TO es-
cape the vigilance Of their keepers
and TO work their viii upon the
unoffending inhabitants OF the country
through which the line will pass. Murders.
mutilations, outrages upon defenseless
women and robbery are some of the crimes
placed TO the credit Of these undesirable
railroad laborers. SO frequent have be-
come the complaints against these men that
it seems now as though the government
wo 4 / be compelled to abandon the use of
convicts ia building the road.
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cAPTUEED BY THE GRIP.

Two Thousand Persons Suffering With
the Epidemic at OJtumwa.
OTTUMwA, Ia, Dec. 24.-The grip has
captured Ottumwa and the physicians say
that about 1000 people are suffering from
it. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
physicians say that it is seriously interfer-
ing with freight business, at least 10 psr
cent. of the employees being laid off because
OF it.
EPIDEMIC IN GOTHAM.
New York, Dec 24.-The grip is becom-
ing epidemic. Twelve deaths were re-
corded to-day, making total of thirty-six
since Dec. 15
DUBUQUE DOWN WITH 1T.
DUBIOUS, Ia, Dec. M Physicians esti.
mate that there are upward of 2,000 cases
of grip in town. There have been very few
fatal cases
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CHILE MAY B. coERcED.
Ane government Preparing for a
Naval Demonstration.

NAVAL Demonstration.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Secretary Tracy
returned from New Yorx to-day and had a
long private conference with the President
tnis afternoon, at which it is understood he
reported fully the results Of his investiea-
tions in New York as to the arran .emeuts
Tor the dramatic demonstration TO be mada
at Valparaiso If the new Chilean govern
Inene does not come TO time with the reply
20 the Presidents demand for reparatior,
secretary Tracy Is understood to have
reported that everything was in afavorable
state for the success of the
movement so far as matters
in New York were concerned. The
PRESIDENT, Secretary Blaine and Secretary
tracy are very anxious that the faets Of
the preparetions. which the President has
undoubtedly ordered for the coup de theG-
IRE at Valparaiso. should not get out in ad-
vance. IL the coup has to be made, it will
De the more effective for being masked until
the time comes. If it does not have TO be
made. it might make this government a
trlnc ridiculous to thunder too loudly on the
IDEA. so all the outgivings from the white
house. the state department and the navy
department. on the Chilean question are
peaceful AT the same time, their peaceful
ness all turns on the probability which
they automatically predict of Chile doing
the right thing at first, as it is universally
expected she will do at last. The admins
tration, it should be distinctly understood.
does not expect war, but it is making war
like preparations IN order that it may not
be disappointed. As to its preparations It
may be stated authoritatively that IL ia as
we'll satisfied with them as it can be in the
present condition Of the navy.
HARRIsoN's SPEECH WELL RECEIVED.
LONDON, Dec. 2A-rhe Santiago corre-
spondent of the Times says: "The text Of
President Barrison's speech made " hen re-
ceiving the Chilean minister produced an
excellent impression here except as
regards some minor points. The
provisional government to-day before re-
signing presented TO the Senate an amnesty
law In favor of all Balmacedans except
those accused by thecongres, few military
chiefs aud common criminals. This was,
done despite knowledge OF the effort of the
refugees a. the American legation
to create a disturbance. The maglstral
report on the Baltimore sailors riot show
that they did their duty. Two Chileans
were found guilty Of stabbing but sentence
was deferred
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-25
TO BUY A CoALINa STATION.

Ecuedor Said to be Willing to Sell
to the United States.
PANAMA, Dec. 16.-The Star and Herald
says: "The United States government ia
said TO be endesvoring to secure a coaling
station in toe Galapagos Islands. Ecuador,
to whom these islands belong, has practi-
caIly abandoned them and is stated to be
now willing to sell and actually is negoS
tiating with the state department at Wash
ington, looking TO the early transfer of her
rights to the Americans at handsome
figure. The American navy has long needed
such station somewhere Off the Central or
South American coasts, and IL Ecuador
really wishes to sell now is the opportunity
To acuuIre it, -
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SOUTH CAROLINA RAILWAY.

A Heavy Increase on the Right Side
Shown by the Receiver.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 24-The report
of D. H. Chamberlain, receiver Of the
South Carolina railway. for the year ending
Oct, 81, 1891, is just out. The figures
are striking. The gross earnings for the
year were Sf,171.l59, which exceeds tho
figures for 1SSSl59 by S422, 727. and those
for 1SS9-'90. the first year Of his receiver
ship. by 1925, ,O72 The net earnings for the
year were $592, ,273, nearly double what they
were two years ago and nearly a per cent.
greater than those of last year. The in-
crease in tonnage is 4S per cent. over that OF
two years ago, aud q per cent. over that OF
last wear. The increase OF passengers car
ried is rs per cent over two years ago anu
90 per cen'. greater than last year.
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CoLLlDRD WITH A WAGON.

Two Passengers Fatally Injured in a
Traction Car.
PrrTsBURo, Dec. 24.-At $40 O'Clock this
morning car on the Citizens traction
cable railway collided with heavy beer
wagon at the corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Thirtieth street. The car was
wrecked and two passengers were fatally
injured. The wagon was standing in front
of a saloon, aud the driver was inside at
tending to business. The horses became
frightened and The wagon was swung
around against the car, crushing IN its side
All the other passengers were badly shaken
up, cut and bruised. Six of them had to be
taken home. Their injuries are serious, but
NOT DANGEROUS
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A MANUFACToRY IN RUINS.

The Total oss $225,ooo and the To
tai Insurance. $4,000.
CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Tre establishment of
the L. Wolff Manufacturing Company,
manufacturers of plumbers sup
pile, was completely destroyed by
FIRE tonight with all the stock and fixtures.
The building is a 3-story brick. with a
frontage of 475 feet on Carroll avenue,
near Payne avenue, and extending back a
distance OF 125 feet. It was impossible
to save the building aud the attention OF
the firemen was given to adjoining proper
tv. The loss on Ene building is estimated at
slOO. 900 and that on the machinery and
stock at Sl25, 900, a total ofS 225.000. The
total insurance Is $50 900. placed in thirty
companies.
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PLUMB's ESTATE.

me Dead Senator Leaves ct Least
$1,ooo,ooO to His Heirs,
EMPoRIA, KAN. Dec. "a. Since the death
OF the late Senator Plumb there has been a
great deal Of speculation as to the dimen-
sions Of his private estate. Calvin Hood, a
business associate of Mr. Plumb, and one of
the executors Of the will, states that the
estate, at a very conservative estimate, is
valued at 81. 100000. Mr.. Plumb was buried
mere to-day amid great manifestations OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-25
DIR. HALLS AssAlL ANT.

The Jury Easily Convinced OF the
Mans Insanity.
New York, Dec. 24.-John G. Roth, the
crank who attempted the life of Rev. DR..
John Hall, was put on the stand this morn
ing. He told rambling and inwherent
story of conspiracy to keep him forever
In poverty and claimed that DR.. Hall was
at its head. The whole of his tale of woe
was that Of madman at bay and his
counsel had no difficulty in satisfying the
jury as to the prisoners insanity.
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1.APARAToMY PROVES FATAL.

Assistant District Attorney Semple
Dies at Els Home in New York.
New York, Deo 24.--Assistant District
Attorney James McKensey Semple, died at
his residence here at o'clock this morning.
1r. Semple, who had been ailing for some
time with stomach troubles, underwent the
operation of laparatomy last night, and a
lew hours later expired from the effects Of
~ de was 36 years old and native of
Montgomery, Ala.