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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
PRINCE CHRISTIAN LOSES AN EYE.
IT WAS INJURED BY SHOT FIRED BY THE DUKE
OF CoNNAUGHT WHILE HUNTING AND
HAE TO BE REMOVED.

OF CONNAUGHT WHILE HUNTING AND
HAE TO BE REMOVED.
London, Dec. 26.-The injuries from which Prince
Christian Of Scheswg IIolsein Sondeburg Is suf ring
were caused by hunting accident. The Queen Is
spending the Christmas holidays at Osborne House,
her residence on the Isle Of Wight, and among the
royal company are Prince Christian, the Duke OF
Conriaught Prince Henry of Battenberg and Prince
Albert OF Scheswg- Holstein The day before Christ
mas these four princes attended by the usual beaters
started out TO shoot the preserves belonging TO
the royal estate. Late in the afternoon, when the
sport was nearly finished, some birds were flushed
which rose between the Duke Of COnnaught and Prince
Christian. The former, who had idea that his
shot would reach Prince Christian fired into the covey
Three Of the leaden pellets from his gn II is believed
struck Prince Christian in the face. One OF the shot
entered one of his eyeballs innictns serious wound
The physicians attending the Prince decided that
the injured eyeba must be removed, in order to pre-
serve the sight OF the other eye. This operation was
performed and Prince Christian IS making favorable
progress toward recovery The wounds In his lace arc
slight. . ,, =, ,,u.
was afterwad smOothcd over. and al danger OF duei
between them thus avefted
The Ocullst Lawson, who was called TO treat tlnce
Christian after the accident, has left osborne House.
his presence being no longer necessary one peIiet
entered at the top IF the Princes eyed and dcscended
20 the back OF the eyeball causing acute pain untl
face from the other pellets show that the shot were
almost spent, aud had glanced from the tough OF
tree Prince Christian Is cheerful, ana Us able 70
walk about his room --.-.--,.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
DR. GR4VES RECALLED IN THE DENVER TRIAL

Denver, COL, Dec. 29.-In the Barnaby trial this
morning Dr. Graves recalled to the stand and his
cross-examinaton resumed by Mr.. Stevens The
Doctor thought he In Denver after his brothers
death two three days. lie did not meet Judge
Furman at that time. Mrs. Barnaby was kindly
woman but she was not easily Influenced. When
he wrote the guardian letter lie did not think thar he
told his wife about It, He dld not tell Mrs. Graves
lha people came from the AdroVacks and told him
about Mrs. Barnaby. letter was handed to the
Doctor which he identified ms having been written
nv his wife at his dictation. lie finally admitted
that what he told his wife was false.
Dr. Graves denied having tod Mrs. Hickey that II
Mrs Barnaby took her money out OF his hands he
would have her sent To asylum. The letter which
the doctor had sent Mrs Barnaby at san Francisco,
but which was returned to him through the dead letter
Office was again the subject of inquiry by the prose
cnton The defence then caused slight surprise
by introducing Daniel Smith witness. Smith was
the hostler who cared for Mr.. WOrlelrs buggy the
night IL contained the bottle OF whiskey for Mrs.
Barnaby. smith has previously appeared witness
for the prosecution. and then swore that he had not
ampered with the package containing the bottle while
IL was in the livery stable. lie was put upon the
stand and contrary the expectations OF the defence
reiterated his statements that he had not opened the
nnckage The defence then Introduced three witnesses
10 mpeach Smiths testimony. but did not succeed 10
any great extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
WHAT THE STATION AGENT SAYS.
DENIES THAT HE OR HERRICK DRANK wHIsKEY
IN THE STATION.

IN THE STATION.
The hiding place Of Albert f. Herrick, the brake
man whose carelessness caused the death of twelve
officers of the New-York Central Railroad Company.
It reported yesterday at the dispatchers' Office
that the fugitive had been captured in Buffalo, but
the report proved to be without any foundation
Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey NJ Depew, III.
Walter Webb and Frank Loomis wer~ together I'm Mr..
Depew's office for several hours yesterday. After
ths conference it admitted by the officials that
the disaster had been part Of Il discussion, but
no further information could be given out.
Charles De LanOy, the station agent at Hastings,
made report to General Superintendent Mccoy yes
terday about the visit Herric made his Office Just
before the accident took place. lie denies that either
he or Herriek drank any whiskey In the Hastings
station that night.
81 was sitting in my Office" says De Lanoy in his
report, "when Herrck came In. lie sat down after
lighting cigar and said he intended to wait until
the Croton local came In. This train always stops
at Hastings. lie evidently had no information that
the local train had been taken OFF and that the st.
Louis express to follow the Niagara express be-
cause he distinctly told me that he had come back
to flag the Croton train.
"Just before the st. Louis train was due i walked
across the street to deliver packages. Herrick
was still in the waiting room. When / return
ig to the station I the express train go by ut
fifty mile rate. Herick went down the track toward
where the smashup took place, and have not seen
him snce.'
Mrs. Homer r. Baldwin, OF No. II East Eighty
fftllst, and J. X. Bagnall, Of "The POughkeepsie
Evening STAR are still at St. Johns Hospital at
Yonkers. Their condition was much improved yesler-
day. but they inhaled considerable steam their
The hospital physicians, however OF the opinion
that they will recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
THE RIO GRANDE BETWEEN THE FORCES
GARZNs BAND FIGHTING MEXICAN TROOPS AT
LONG RNNGB-wHAT Is SAID AT THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.


New Orleans Dec. 23.-A dispatch TO "The Times
Democrat from san Antonio says: DIR. Putario
Orneias the Mexcan Consul here received yesterday
a dispatch from Laredo which says that engage
ment long range took place on saturday night be
tween Garzas followers and the Mexican troops at san
JgnsciO's ranch this side of the border between
Car1sso and Laredo According to the dispatch. the
rev0luonisis were assembled IN large force on the
Texas bank Of the river having been driven across by
the Mexican troops. Upon reaching the Texas side
he insurgents opened steady fire at the troops
he river. which fire returned One Of the Mexi-
All soldiers was killed. and several men on each side
rcr wounded
The military authorities here realize that the 700
nited states troops are insufficient properly to guard
-OO miles Of the Rio Grande border, even In time OF
peace. There Is large force Of troops at the post
here but the soldiers Will not be ordered out unless
their presence the scene OF the trouble becomes
absolutely necessary. Indirect word concerning the
movements Of Captain Hardie. Sd Cavalry. has been
received at headquarters here and has relieved the
anxiety rs tO his safety
Washington. Dso 2s.-Acting Secretary Grant today
said that he regarded the situation the Mexican
frontier serious and that the War Department was
eNerting Itself TO prevent further violations Of
trality laws by Garza's band of revolutionists. II
necessary 10 prevent these from crossing and re-
crossing the river between Mexico and the United
States the entire military force undeT General stanley IS
command will be distributed along the north bank Of
The Rio Gnnde. The United states Marshal also has
unlimited powers in the matter of increasing his posse
aud will cooperate with the military authorities In the
effort arrest disturbers Of the peace of Mexico 1t
il within his discretion TO employ the Texan Rangers
In this capacity; and, as this force Of armed and
mounted police is well acquainted with the country
and with the habits of the Mexcsns along the border
Assistant secretary Grant said the marshal would doubt
less avail himself OF their services 1t Is believed at
the War Department that Garzas is gaining
In strength Some officers recall the fact that Porfirlo
Dias the President Of Mexico, reached his present
station Though revolutionary movement conducted
across the boundary, Just Cara is conducting his
c3mpalgC.
Inasmuch the Rio Grande Is fOrdable months
of The year. and the revolutionists have friends
on each side of the river, who keep them advised
promptly Of Of the Government forces the
task before General staneys troops Of preventing
from crossing is full OF difficulty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
TUMULT IN THE CHAMBER.
A Till BETWEEN FRENCH DEPUTIES.
NJ RIBor's STATEMENT OF THE RELATIONS BE
TWEEN FRANCE AND BULGARIA. FOL-
LOWED BY AN EXCITING DISCUS
sIoN-A THREATENED DUEL.

SION-A THREATENED DUEL.
Paris, Dec. o5.-M. RibOt, Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, to-day made to the Chamber OF Deputies a
The Minister gave no new details OF the Chadournc
incident, but said that the affair now in the hands
OF the Porte, which had demanded OF Bulgaria an
explanation OF her action In expellng the French
journalist from the country.
NJ Millevoye expressed regret that diplomatic action
in the matter had been transferred from Sofia to Con-
stantinople
NJ Ribot replied that Bulgaria could pot Ter own
authority expel foreigner nor take measures to that
end without referring TO the Consul OF the country TO
which the foreigner belonged. The Bulgarian Gov
ernment ought to have made representations to France
IL 1t had grievances against French subject. The
French agent at Sofa had not failed In his duty, but
had declared his readiness to attend to communities
them to Paris. All the circumstances justified his
demanding that the order for the expulsion oil
Chadourne be cancelled. France certain to octain
satisfaction and the Government world do what was
necessary without rashness or weakness (Applause)
NJ Mailefeu held that the affair had been much
exaggerated. Bulgaria aimed at freedom, and her
Ministry had committed neither atrocities nor acts OF
violence
NJ MlevOye protested that NJ. Maillcfeu spoke
contrary to what was known to be the truth.
NJ Maillefeu shouted, You are not In Your nght
senses" ,,-.., ,., l.. ..o,.
feet and tumult ensued The president OF u ue
Chamber had repeatedly 10 call for order before the
Qproar subsidized After the sitting NJ. Allevoye sent
us seconds to VI. MaillefelL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
CARRIED ON A COWCATCHER.
PER1LoUs RIDE OF WOMEN IN A COACH.
THEY WERE RETURNING FROM FUNERAL-ALL
MORE OR LESS INJURED.

MORE OR LESS INJURED.
While a coach driven by william Sutton OF Eleventh
ST., New-York, and containing Mrs. Kalb, Minnie
Kalb, Mrs. o. Brien and Mrs. Soaring, all Of NO 2o3
East nehundred xteentst. re urning from
funeral at Calvary Cemetery yesterday afternoon, IL
struck by eastbound passenger Train on uie
Long Island Railroad, at the Grcenpointave cross
ing at Bissvilk. The horses were instantly Killed
The coach was carried, with its occupants screaming
and struggling to save themselves, about twenty feet
when 1t struck post and became disentangled from
the locomotive.
The force Of the collision with the post broKe tie
coach and the women rolled out, cut. bruised ana
ainting, to the ground Mrs. KaIh sustained serious
internal injuries and her daughter suffered greatly from
shock. Mrs O'Bricn and Mrs. Soaring teceved serious
contusions about the head. They were all, with the
exception OF the driver sutton, removed TO st. Johns
Hospital In Long Island City. Dr.. McEwcn, the
house surgeon, said that the three wemen and the
child were all In q serio.s condition sutton was re.
moved 10 st. GATHERINGS Hospital IN BroOEiyn ? IL
was feared that his skull was fractured
sutton said that when he drove up to the crossing
the gates down TO- let a westbound tram pass
Tie gates were then raised and he started 10 drive
across the track. The gates were suddenly Lowered
before he had crossed the track ana MS team was
hemmed in Before he could get down from the box
10 inform the occupants OF their danger eastbohd
train came along and struck the vehicle IL,
The railroad employees at the crossing and o,hers
who saw the accident that Sntton drove down
Creenpointaye. at IA rapid pace and dashed through
the cate which had been lowered for the train to pass
The two arms OF the gates were found broken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
A PLOT TO KILL THE STATES ATTORNEY.

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR IN CHICAGO INVOLVING
DANGER TO w. s. ELLIOTT, JR.
Chicago, Dec. ga morning paper says Hounden
by the threats Of criminals, whose enmy he has In
Cured in the line of duty, Assistant states Attorney
william s. Elliott ir lies at his home. suffering from
nervous prostration. Within the last two weeks
deepIad plot to take his life revealed by prlsoper
in the county JAIL and although every precaution has
been taken it is feared that the danger Is not yet
past
"The whole affair is enveloped in mystery which it
is almost impossible to penetrate. Those cognzant OF
the facts and they few admit that the affair is
serious but refuse to give details, insisting that ques
tions affecting the puoc welfare well personal
interests are deeply involved Mr.. Elliott admits the
truth of the report but declines to give details. 1t is
known that his life has frequently been threatened by
criminals, and he assaulted and dangerously
hurt by prisoner whom he had convicted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
SPLIT ON TIE DUTcIIEss COUNTY ROCK.

The election eases before the courts have caused
such serious differences between Brooklyn Demo-
cratic lawyers that one prominent firm Is about To
dissolve. one of the most active Democratic poll.
ucians In the city Is Henry J. Cullen, brother Of
Judge Edgar NJ. Cullen He Is associated with Gen.
eral George W. wlngate In law practice. When the
disputed election case In Dutchess County came I'm
court General wingate gave opinion supporting the
Republicans In their view OF the matter Mr.. Cullen:
who is strong Democrat that he says that II the
Democratic party nominated the devil as candidate
he would vote for him, took the opposite view nnd
their partnership will end on February l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
RUMORED REMOVAL OF W4RDEN FULLER.

w. v. THAYER, OF TROY, SAID TO HAVE BEEN
APPoIN NTED HIS SUCCESSOR AT DANNEMORA.
Troy, N V, Dec. % CSpeciaD.-There Is rumor
aaoat here, backed up by prominent politicians, to
the effect that superintendent Lathrop this afternoon
removed Warden Fuller, OF Dannemora Prison, and
has appointed Walter n Thayer, of this city, TO
ceed him. Mr.. Thayer seen late tonight, and
while he did not deny that he had been appointed said
he had received no official notice Of the change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
A RUMOR OF HERRICK's ARREST.

1t was understood at White Plains y. Y, last night
that IIerrick, the brakeman who responsible for
the horrible railroad accident the Hudson River at
Hastings on Christmas Eve had been arrested and was
in the custody Of the officials connected with the railway.
Attorney William Popham Plat, Of Westchester
County will attend the inquest over the victims Of the
collision at Yonkers and II 1t is definitely ascertained
that Heric is in custody he will demand h surrender
No confirmation of the report that lierrick had been
arrested could be obtained hast night at the Grand
Central station at the house Of III. Walter Webb.
the third vice-presdent CT the railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
THE DUTCHESs COUNTY RETURNS.

JUDGE CULLEN's ORDER NOT YET SERVED on
COUNTY CLERK STORM EMANs.
Poughkeepsie, Dec. rs (SpeciaD. Clerk
Storm Emans has been in his office all the after
noon, but up to dark tonight. when the Office
closed had not been served with Judge Cullens
order for him to show cause why he should not
be punished for contempt
Robert F. Wilkinson, the Republican lawyer, left
here for Albany tonight and will be joined there
by Mr.. Bliss in the appearance before Judge
Mayham on Judge Cullen's order issued on
Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
4 PROMINENT TENNESSEE CITIZEN HANGED.

Nashville Tenn. Dec. 2s.-Lem Jones hanged
at Oliver springs this morning for the murder Of his
wife and child on June 90, 1880. Jones fed and
disgusting himself, worked as herdsman Texas
ranch for three months before he caught. The
prisoner had been county superintendent Of schools
and deacon In the Baptist Church and every effort
was made 10 have respite granted but the Governor
refused TO favor him. on the scafold he said he had
killed his wife and child while under the passion Of
drink, and hoped TO be forgiven; that II he had Ii
i've Longer HE would be burden, the ghost Of his
esad family would rise up before him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
4 yKw.HAMPsHrRs yEwELLER DISAPPEARS

Nashua, y. H., Dec. 2s-George r. Horne, !ewellcr
at No 1872 Main ST.. has disappeared having Nashua
for Boston on Christmas Day with his clerk and has
not returned Ills creditors arrived to-day and took
charge Of the store. placing II In tho hands Of til,
sheriff. On opening the safe the trays supposed to
contain watches rings chains and diamond jewery
were found empty. This, with the departure Of the
proprctor, Is regarded suspicious and an invesga
ION II In progfesA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
ARREST OF 4 BANK PRESIDENT

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec 2s.-A dispatch to aThs
Pioneer prsss,' from Elendale. N. d. SAYS: There
are many ugly rumors afoat In connection with thu
recent Farmers and Merchants State Bank failure hers
The president OF the bank. II. o. Bcrratt has been
arrested on the charge OF receiving deposits when hs
knew the bank was insolvent. lie waived examine
tion to-day and was bound over to the Distriet (,H
There Is strong talk Of other arrssA.s =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
All LEAST EIGHTY NATIVES DROWNED.
THE GILBERT ISLANDS SWEPT BY TIDAL wAvE3
MANY HOUSES DEMOLISHED.

Chicago Dec. 2s.-A dispatch from San Francisco
SAYS "Advees from the South Seas give startling news
from the Gilbert Islands brought by the mission bark
John Williams now at Samoa. Just before the bark
visited the group weather prevailed, during wnch
there were several tidal uphvals the result doub1
less OF submarine disturbances Tidal waves broke
high over some OF the islands Of the group, causing
great loss OF life and demoishing many houses On
one island writes the Rev. J. W. Hills, Of the London
Missionary Society, eight natives pcrished The track
of the tidal Is not known. but IL hardly prob
able that other islands have escaped devastation
The Gilbert Islands, the Kingsmll Group, con-
sst of fifteen islands Of coral formation, all low, the
highest land in the group not exceeding twenty feet,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
ANOTHER FORT TAKEN By IHE BRITISH.
ADVANCING on THE HUNZA AND NAGAR TRIBES

ADVANCING ON THE AUNZA AMI Nhohn Afaor-o-
MINI
Calcutta Dec 2s-A dispatch from Glgit, ON the
Cashmere frontier says that the British forces have
made forward movement against the Hunza and
Nagar tribesmen, and that they have captured
another fort near Nilt the strongly fortified position
which recently fell into the hands of the British after
desperate struggle with the tribesmen. The stormlng
Erts nnder Icutenants Taylor and smith They
scaled precipce opposite the Nit fort and captured
check by heavy fire from the Nit fort. one hundred
and eighteen r nv, Were was made
is not given but it. was probably g.so % me asD Ind as
news from Gilglt takes several aaSi , 10 reach au
The mountain States of Hunza and Nagar pe on the
direo1 road, II road it may be called between Gigt
ana the Pamir. The recent Russian explorations
and military movements on the Panr induced the
British Government to increase the Ggit garrison, and
to take steps for constructing proper road directly
up to the Hunza State. 1t wns the building Of this
road that aroused the hostility Of the mountainee,
though 1t is said In some quarters that the whole
trouble is due to Russian instigaton. When the
project of constructing the road was first broached
was foreseen that there might be armed opposition.
Consequently the Gigit garrison increased by the
addition of 200 Ghoorkha SepOys. The garrison then
consisted of about 500 GhoOrkhas. small body OF
the Goth Punjab Infantry some Bengal sappers. and
three regiments of the Cashmere Imperial Service
Calling gun.
Finding that hostllities inevitable Lieutenant
Colonel A. G.. Durand the British agent took the Of
fensve on December 2, and advanced on the fort OF
Nit. A determined resistance was made, and in the
storming OF the fort Colonel Durand and three Of his
officers badly wounded and thirty-three Sepoys
were killed or wounded. More fighting appears to
have taken place on the following day at Mayan'
which lies further UP the Hunza Valley. The noun
sSp final nj Businesses.
they subsequently returned and kept up desultory
warfare This fact probably had much TO do with
Colonel Durands determination to advance again
upon the tibesmen, 1t would have been impossible
for him TO build the proposed road with his men ex
posed to the fire of the moGnaineers After the }rt
near Nilt had fallen into the hands OF the British, he
latter continued to advance up the valley in the face
of q calling fire from the tribesmen. The latter
slowly retreated, leaving seventy Of their dead be-
hind them. The enemy were driven from Phikar, ono
OF the places held BY them, and 1t Is now In the
hands OF the British OF the British forces four Sepoys
were wounded.
The road from Gilgit to Hunsa and Nagar runs
alongside the Hunza River due north for about thirty
miles. For considerable distance the path Is con.
structed along the face Of precipous chfs, and Is
supported by wooden pegs The Importance Of i'm
proving this route early recognized but the work
Involved Is tremendous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
MORE OF THE VICTIMS RI'RIED.

The funeral OF Edwin c. Wilcox, one Of the victims
CT the ralrcnd disaster Christmas Eve at Hastings
took place yesterday afternoon at No. 491 Eighst,
Brooklyn. The Rev. J. W. Malcolm conducted the
services, ana the burial was In Greenwood
The bodies of Mrs. A. ". Baldwin and her daughter
Lillian Baldwin, buried yesterday In the Union
Cemetery at Riyerhcad, L. l. Mrs. Baldwin formerly
lived In Rverhead and she and her family we'll
known there. a large number of relatives and friends
witnessed the burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
EUROPEAN rARIEEs AND TRADE TREATIES.

Madrid, Dec. 2s.-The Cabinet finally adopted the
new tariff to-day, and it will be published ON January l.
The measure includes provision for the imposition
Of minimum duties on imports from countries having
treaties with Spain, and for the placing OF maximum
rates ON imports from other countries The duty on
cork Is raised.
Paris, Dec. 2s-The Chamber Of Deputies to-day
approved the tariff of francs Oh crude petroleum.
BudaPesth, Dec. 2s-The Upper House OF the Hun
garian Diet to-day passed the treaties recently ne
sotiated by AustroIiungary with Germany, Belgium
Switzerland and Italy respectively. The treaties were
passed By the Lower House on December ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-29
THE REV. DIR. yUDD DYING.

The Rev. Dr. orin Is. Judd. who one OF the COM
ntte engaged IN revising the Bible Il dying at his home
No ls1 wilsonst Brooklyn Je has been In poor health
tme and has been unable attend to his work for
over MONTH His Illness is caused By nervous debility.
lie rs attended by DR.. Purcell and Dr.. Fiem"ing