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GHOST STORY.
a Supreme Court Decidas That Haunted
Hnnra L. Nnt in C ,na

House Is Not in Good Condition
DOVER (N. H., Dec. 23.-The Supreme Court
has added to its record by yindicating cele.
bTaled ghost story. Twelve years ago Moody
Morse, wealthy farmer, built a pretty two
story farm house for his son Thomas. when lie
married. After year of seeming happiness, his
young wife died under mysterious ci:cum-
Stances and the husband married his former
sweetheart inside of a week. The authorities
started 10 investigate his first wlfes death, when
the husband and his new bride fed TO pats uu-
known in California, and have never since been
seen. A new tenant moved into the house. but
quickly moved OUT. telling terrible tales OF
Rh0SIly knocking, midnight grOaus and shrieks
together with visions of sherted figure which
threatened them. The cellar was the queerest
place. III anyone went there with a light they
were undlstufbed, but If they approached the
ancient cider butt, out of which Mrs. Morse
years before. drew the liquor which was after
ward proven to have been poisoned, and which
caused her death, The lights would 20 out and a
dismal bowling ensued. Some time since William
Butler paid S17O0, part cash. and part In notes,
for The house. the PREMISES being stated 10 be in
good condition. The spoOks, however r, drove
Butler out, and lie refused 10 pay $500 note
The owners sued him, but the Supreme Court
decided that selling haunted house as being in
good condition was a fraud and declared the
note forfeited, Butler now owns the house
ghosts and all.
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the Indians requested the department to provide
them with additional stock and farming imple-
ments. They also asked that their rations be
increased. They strongly protested against part.
Ing with any more Of ileir land
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A PAPAL ADDRESS.
The Pope Refers to the Benefits of His Labor
EncYclieal.

1ne rope helers 10 the Dement'S OF HIS Labor
Encyclieal
ROME, Dec. 23.-The Pope delivered an ad
dress al the annual reception OF the Sacred Col
lege to-day. Referring to the labor encyclical
lie said he was gratifed that the document had
produced a marked movement among the work
Ing classes toward the Holy See. His object In
addressing the French workmen on their pill
grimsgr Lad been 10 render the encyclical more
effective. He designed similarly TO address the
nilgrimages organized In Europe and America.
But the visits OF bodies OF wOrkmen had been
suddenly stopped by nndignlned means already
known TO the world. The adyersares of the
church strove 10 defeat the noDlest and most
benefcent undertakings because they fOresaw
that those undertakings would helghten the
glory aud Influence OF the Papacy. Nevertheless
the Papacy would persevere In its mission OF
peace, salvation and redemption, even to tile ad-
vantage of IT'S adveTsaries.
LONDON, Dec. 18Th. Lancets Italian cor
respondent asserts that the Pope had fainting
III, followed by extreme prostIalon, after the
last conslstory, and The fact was kept profound
secret.
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NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Edward Field Pronounced Insane h7 81
1nyestieatiuq Commission


NEW YORK, Dec GA writ of ha beas corpus,
granted by Judge d. Eckman of Rochester
County, was served on Sheriff German to-day,
directing him to produce Edward n. Field before
commission appointed 10 inquire into his sanity
at While Piains. The physician al the Ludlow
street jail, however, said Fielu was too III TO be
moved, and the Sheriff so notified the commits
sion. II was therefore agreed that the INQUIRY
should go on without the presence of the pris-
oner After the testimony Of number Of wilt
neSses had been heard the commission returned a
verdict clariug Edward n. Field unatlc and
not responsible Tor his action.
WHITE PLAINS On. ", ID c. 23.-President
Bradley of the Tarrytown National Bank said
That during the past TWO years he had noticed
Fields peculiar actions and refused 10 loan
go security. DIR. Lindley. Fields brother
in-law, testified that the man was
undoubtedly insane. Fields wife said her
husband has been acting strangely for two
years. He rrqAently spoke last summer of
some grand financial scheme and tried 10 tell OF
IL, but his memory would fall and lie would
Talk incOherently. She has no doubt he IS
insane. Drs. Fitch and Ingram, insanity
experts, testified 10 the same effect. The jury,
Which was composed of twenly-four meu. wss
out but ten minutes, when they retured with the
verdict given above. They also fonnd Fields
personal property to be worth $4,000.
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THE ABYSsINIA's DISASTER.
Burning of the Cotton-Laden Steamer in Mid
0nean


LoND ON, Dec. 23.-The passengers and crew
Of the burned steamship Abyssinia arrived in
this city this morning and were sent on TO Liver.
pool. All OF The passengers luggage and every
bit OF cargo was lost. Purser Biendt said the
Abyssinia had fair passage until o'clock in
the afternoon OF December 18Th, when smoke
was noticed coming from beneath The matches OF
the third hold, In which the cotton was slowed.
hose was rugged and the donkey engine was
started Immediately. The crew worked as hard
as they possibly could, but almost Immediately
the flames burst out and drove the men from the
hatcies The lookout reported the Spree stand
Ing up iu the offiDg. She bore down and sent off
boats TO their assistance. Just before this Cap
tain Murray had decided thai the Abysslnia could
not be saved aud ordered the boats made
ready All were sOon safely on board the
Spice, and before Two hours had elapsed
the Abyssinia was a r,ass Of flames. When the
fire fir.t broke out the IIost intense excitement
prevailed. number OF the crew became panic
stricken and rushed hitilsr and thither with no
idea OF what They wore doing TWO OF them were
so frightened that they Jumped into the sea. but
both were rescued. Captain Murray preserved
calm demr amor throughout aud soon restored tie
panlc-sllicken men TO = fsale Of perfect disci.
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.

Two Messages From the Presid ent-Ad-
tournament to January 9th.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-In the absence of the
President OF the Senate Senator Manderson occu-
pied the chair this morning.
Among the bills introduced was one by Sher-
man 10 amend The Nicaragua Ship Canal Act.
Two messages from the President OF the United
States were presented. read and appropriately
referred. one as 10 the arrangement and opera
tiOn Of electric wires in the District OF Columbia,
aud lhe other as TO the Uniform usage by all The
departments OF the Government In spelling
geographical names.
Alter short executive session the Senate ad-
IOulned Ill Tuesday, January oh.
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The Bonaparte Divorce Case.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-The Bonaparte divorce
case came up for further hearing yesterday.
Justice Jeune decided when the case first came
up that the petition should be so amended TO
include The charge Of iDfidelIty aud ordered if
the petition WIS not so amended 1t should be
taken of the file. When The case was called the
petitioner failed to amend her petition as
directed by The court. Prince Louis Clovis Roma
parte then presented counter petition asking
Tor dissolution OF his marriage to petitioner on
The ground that the ceremony was vord because
OF the woman's first husband living.
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Nihilism and Starvation.

LONDON, Dec 23.-The ST. Petersburg GORE
spondent of the Times says: Numerous arrests
have been made Of women in mills and factories
In the suburbs OF this city on charge of being
concerned in an alleged NihllIst plot. Plans Of
tie Cars palace were found In the possession
OF many prisoners. Gossip says that a
professors wife has been arrested on the same
charge. The Standards correspondent at War
saw says further arrests OF alleged Nihliists have
been made there, The total number being $50.
Ii has transpired that IL, 600 persons are starv-
Ing In the north of Finland, which country has
hi.heito been supposed 10 be free from famine.
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The Trouhla in MADAGASCAR.

PARIS. Dec. 23.-Telegrams from Madagascar
Ftate the relations between the French Govern
ment and the Malagassy Government growing
out of the question which shall grant exequaturs
10 foreign representatives at Madagascar, have
after long period of tension, been TuptuI ed
altogt ther. No one can foretell what the out
come OF the dispute Will be- both powers seem.
lngly being detel mined not TO make any conces-
siOns, and the result is the commerce OF Tie
country Is at standslill.
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THROUGH THE HEART.

Young Woman Shot by the Acciden ntal Dis.
charge of Revolver.
LITTLE ROCK (Ark.), Dec. 23.-Mamle Crews,
a twenty-one-year-old daughter OF Captain Ii.
Crews, United States Army, Denver, Colo. met
with horrible death befato-d day. Wright Lind
say, flfteen-year-old son OF DR.. Lindsay of ihls
city, was showing Miss Crews how to unload n
revolver when The weapon was discharged the
ball passing through her heart aud killing he.
INSTANTLY,
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Anarchy and Yellov Fevar.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-A dispatch has been re-
ceived in this city to-day from Bueuos Ayres
saying that reports current there OF political
troubles. The Brazilian State OF Rio Grande do
Sui has broken out again. Disorders have oc-
Cured In various parts OF the State where the
CIVIL and military authorities attempted TO
suppress the independents. The movement is
spreading rapidly. The ravages OF yellow fever
IN Brazil are growing heavier daily. Widespread
panic has seized upon the people, and all those
who are able are fleeing TO Tie mountains for
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A Booming Scheme

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-The Wall-street Jour-
nal has Boston special which says: The At
Gibson people deny the report from Houston,
Texas regarding big Land purchase and the
probable extension OF the road into Eastern
Texas. They regard II as an endeavor to boom
some private enterprise. The Atchison has all
the Texas mileage 1t wants for the present,
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No ONE BARRED.
slavin Willing to Fight Any Man in the
World

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Slavin in an interview
this morning said: "I In fine shape now.
and it Will not take me long be in fighting trim.
/ am willing 10 meet any man in the world, bar
ring none either In 24-foot or 16-ioot ring,
under the Marquis OF Queensberry rules"
The big man took pen in his hand and dashed
of the following:
will meet any man In the world, country color
not barred. in 24-foot ring a l6foct ring Mar
Qus of Queensberry rules, the prize-ring rules,
and do my best to win. FRANK p. sLAvIN.
There" said lie, I" this defines my sltuatio n
and shows how l feel sullivan is, In my estima-
tiOn, the best man America ever produced. There
Is 10 III feeling between us, aud the fight will be
one on lis merits"
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THE sEARLEs WILL CASE.

Time for Filing Questions by Contestant Ex-
tended to December 29th.
BOSTON, Dec. 23-The Hopkins SearIes VIII
case came up in the Supreme Court this morning
In the matter of tho filing OF interrogatores by
Judge Endicott Of counsel for Timothy Hopkins.
Counsel for Mr. Searles have filed questions aud
Judge Endicolt moved for an extension oil time
TO enable him to write to Mr.. HOPKINS I'm Cali
fOrnia and receive A reply before filing those Of
the plaintiff. Judge Holmes opinion was that IL
man desired TO conduct litigation at
such distance lie ought not TO object TO using
the telegraph, and fixed December 29th as The
time when Judge Endicotrs interrogatorles
must be In.
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Extending the snsnish Traa+v

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-The Spanish Government
has made oyertures 10 Germany looking TO the
proiOngation until July 1st OF the comm ercial
Treaty at present IN force between Spain and Ger
many. Germany Is willing 10 prolong the treaty,
but VIII only consent 10 its prolongatlon in the
event of its being accepted as II now stands.
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Accident to an African Expedition

LISBON. Dec. 23.-Advices have been received
from South Afrlea TO the effr CT that while Count
InnOs expedition was en- route from Quillimane
10 Maguamba an explosion OF gnnpOwder oc-
Cured, by which 60 persons were Killed and 40
Wonuded
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A New Chilean Cabinet.

LONDON, Dec. ga correspondent OF the
Times at Santiago de Chile says the entire
Chilean Cabinet Will resign December 26th, when
President Montt will be formally Installed in
office. The President will then appoint new
Cahiuef
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LONDON, Dec. 25.-The Danish steamer Island.
from New York for Stetin and Copenhagen, is
ashore at Nidgeu, near Sithenburg. She is
leaky. Assistance has been sent 10 her. Her
passenGers are being landed
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The Watarfnrd Elentinns

DUBLIN, Dec. 2S.-Ths is a great day In the
battle for supremacy between the rival factions
OF the Irish Parliamentary party 1t is conceded
that the election which taxes place in Waterford
to-day is a decisive struggle In the Irish fight.
aud uuon IL Will depend the future course of the
factions. There Is no disorder and everything
has passed off quietly.
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NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Mrs Ada Thorp Lotus,
who. according to the statement OF Rudolph "
Martinsef, came to this country for The purpose
OF removing" President Harrison, was sent to
the Boomingdale Asylum this morning, having
been pronounced insane. She arrived on tile
britannica last Sunday and put up at the Fifth
avenue Hotel,
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RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Woman Thrown From Buggy and seri.
ously Injured

MARYsvILLE. Dec. 23.-Mrs Douglass, who
lives near Bangor. was thrown from a runaway
buggy while nearing Timbuctoo yesterday, and
sustained an accident which may possibly prove
fatal. Parties state that the road at the poin.
where the accident occurred is not properly
fenced and damage suit against the county Is
already threatened,
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DOUBLE TRAG EDY.
A Farm Hand Shoots His Employers Daughter
and Kills Himself

CHICAGO Dec. 23.-Ida Rutzen, pretty
seventeeu-year-od daughter OF a farmer ar
Lbertyvllle, north of this city, was fatally shot
this morning by Tom Dawson, who Immediately
afterward killed blmself. Dawson was a de-
serter from the army and was employed by the
girls father as fatmhand. The tragedy oc-
Cured In barn, where Ida had gone TO look
after sick dog. Dawson fired three bullets into
the girls head and breast and then Killed him
srlf
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An Indicted Ex.Editnr

CARSON tNev). Dec -Osgoodby, the ex
San Jose editor. who was indicted by the Santa
Clara Grand Jury for extortion. went 10 that
point To- night In company with Deputy Sheriff
O.cutt.
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MINERS CONVENTION.

Prospects of Large Attendance at the Meet.
ing in San Francisco
AUBURN, Dec. 23.-T. b. Everett, Secretary of
the Placer County Miners Association, has re-
ceived advlces from twenty-five counties OF the
State, each OF which will be fully represented in
the State Miners Convention at San Francisco
on January Goth. Other counties are repoTilng
daily and the indications are that the convention
will be one OF the largest held In the State. He
states that the comments OF the press are quite
generally favorable.
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SILK handkerchiefs. Zoe upward Cardigan
Jackets, gloves. suspenders, scarf-pns. sleeve
buttons and hundreds OF other articles suitable
for gifts. l.. V. Merle, GIG 10 $40 Kearny street,
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AUBURN, Dec. 23-It raiDed heavily last
night, but cleared oil toward morning. The
rainfall for the season is 704; for last season up
lO uaLt 6 u
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Explosion of Dynamite

ANTWERP. Dec. 23.-The city was startled
this morning by a tremendous explosion OF dyna-
mite that shook The EARTH A cargo of dynamite
which was being discharged from "A ugger into a
lighter exploded, sbattering ore OF tile vessels
and sinking The other. Two workmeu we're
killed.
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BAD FAILURE.

Damaging Developments in the Tyrone Bank
Suspension
ALTOONA (Pa.), Dec. 23.-The Tyrone Bank
failure Is assuming larger proportions, the liza.
bllites now reaching $4,000. with almost posi-
tive assurance That not n cent will be paid on
the dollar. 1 he stockholders have either dlsap.
peared or refuse 10 be seen, and tile people are
dumfounded at The state OF affairs. There Is
even talk OF lynching Guyer the cashier, IL he is
found. One suit has already been brought
against The stockholders and arrests win likely
follow.
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Cyrus Field Improving

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The condition of Cyrus
w. Field was more hopeful to-day than for some
time. He Is able 10 sit up and take HOurshment.
The family have no fears of immediate danger
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Jules Simon Dvinp.

PARIS, Dec. 23.-JuIes Simon, the distln-
gulshed French statesman and author who has
been critically Ill for some time past, Is dying
He at one time was Prime Minister.
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Gifts for the Boys

Every boy who purchases clothing OF l.. v.
Merle this week will be gwen handsome auto
graph album. l.. V. Merle, 616 to $40 Kearny
street, corner Commercial.
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Buy YOUR musical instruments at Kohler
Il Chase's. 26. 2S and 80 O'Farrell street
Most complete line of pianos and organs in
the city. Open evenings until after the hol-
idays.
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SUFFER- HoRTICULTURIsTs.
Movement to Organize Northern California
Wnrli,s Eair Association

Worlds Fair Association
MARYSvILLE Dec. 23.-At a meeting OF the
Sutter County Horticultural Society," held al
Yuba City Today resolutions were adopted re.
questing the Supervisors of all the counties In
the State north OF San Francisco 10 appoint five
delegates to meet with the society at their regu-
lar meeting on February 17Ih TO consider the
proprety of organizing Worlds Fair Associa-
tion for Northern California. Active commit .es
were appointed, and they will begin at once the
work OF securing large attendance at the Feb
ruary mpetjnp
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Plotting Against the Gar.

WARSAW, Dec. %. - The Polish historian
Yladslay SmOlensky has been arrested. II is
understood that he IS accused Of plotting against
the Car,
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SHOT HIMSELF.

Suicide of Well-Known Resident of uvas
Valley.
GILRoY. Dec 23.-James S. Rucker, a resi-
dent for many years of Twas Valley, near here
committed suicide Today by shooting himself in
the head. Sickness and trouble arising from
legal matters are supposed to have been tile
causes OF the act. Deceased was man of some
property and about 60 years OF age. He was an
uncle of Mayor Rucker of San Jose. He leaves
a widow and several children. The Coroner Will
hold an INQUEST tomorrow.
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pline. Purser Brendt spoke very highly OF the
treatment accorded the Abyssinia's D. ople on
BOARD the Spree. Captain WllIgered, his officers
ano The crew did everything for their comfort
ana treated them In the kindest manner posi-
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Fatal Nina Exnlnsinn

PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 23. = steamer from
Alaska brings the report OF fatal mine explo-
sion near Juneau. Thomas Meln. while prepar.
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BRILLIANT AFFAIR.

Marriage of Michael S. Arndt and Rose C.
Louis.
Boston, Dec. 23.-This evening at Cotilllon
Hall in the great Mechanics Building OF Boston
Michael s. Arndt and Rose c. Louis were mar.
ried. Mr.. Arndt is OF the we'll known California
firm Of Arndt & Gameriz, md resides in Stock.
ton. The ceremony was a brilliant one, and the
evening was enlivened by dancing ana sumner
The ceremony was performed by DR.. SCHNEIDER
OF the Jewish Temple, assisted by the cantor, s..
through the leading Southern and Western
cities The couple will make their home in Cali
f0Inia
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BUDA PEsTH, Dec. 23.-The new commercial
treaties passed the third reading In the Lower
House Of the Hungarian Diet to-day.
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Frsnch Tariff On Petroleum


PARIS, Dec. 23.-The Chamber OF Deputies to.
day approved the amendment TO the tariff bill
fixing the tariff on petIo at II francs.
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Unconstitutional Alien Land law

CHICAGO, Dec. 23,-Judge Collins to-day rem.
dered decision declaring unconstitutional the
alien land law passed by the Illinois Legisla-
turo In 1887 Under the act nonresident aliens
cannot acquire property by descent or other.
wise. Judge Collins said he thought the act
foolish and the Legislature mad when II passed IT,
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Ing a blast. exploded it prematurely. Men aud
an Indian helper were killed Another Miner
named Neland was seriously Injured
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DYNAMITE AND KEROSENE.
Bombs Discovered secreted lat Tenement
House Fire.

house FIRE.
ST. JOSEPH, Dec. 23.-At o'clock this morn
ing destructive fire occurred in a row OF frame
teuements In the southern part OF the city, which
very nearly resulted In a Wholesale loss OF life
just as a family residing on The north end tene-
ment left the building two terrible explosions
occurred, totally wTecking the room just vacai ed
After the lire was extinguished an investigation
developed the fact that TWO dynamite bombs had
been secreted between the walls OF the building
A bed saiurate d with Kerosene at The place was
fired. No reason Is assigned for the deed.
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No one ever tried Simmons Liver Regulator
without being satisfied with It's effect.
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party of young women of Fulton, No.,
got up coUn- hunting party few days ago.
The boys were vigorously excluded. The
party started out with four dogs, two guns.
two axes ana big basket of lunch. Early
next morning the whole neighborhood
started out to hunt the hunters, and found
them deep in the woods, all sitting in II row
on log crying dreadfulIy. They ad-
woods within couple of hours after the
start.