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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
RAILROAD INTEREST.
TEXAN FRANCHISES NOT WANTED.


New-Orclans. Dec. O." The Picayune's7 Dallas,
Tex dispatch says: The following explains itself:
No. % Broad-st NewYork, Nov. 80.
James D. Simpson Dallas, Texas.
Dear Sir Youis the 25th Is received and contents
carefully noted. Very likely have valuable franchises
or what you would consider b. valuable in almost
Other State than Texas but while there many places
mostly short ones cannot do anything long
the disposition exists that in Texas;
that all the harm they 10 this kind Of
erty: and | think my views shared by all
people who money 10 invest No Is disposed TO
property which, after being created is TO be
controlled By ownership. OF all expect 70 be-
subject police regulations and to pay the taxes OF
any State other poperty but whenever anything
Is done beyond that It checks this kind OF Improvement
and where II approaches eonnscatiOn
the sentiment OF Texas tends It entirely prevents
capital from Icing invested. think there Is road
in that to-day it, operating and nXed
charges Every read has been think Il In the hands OF
receiver except and west line. which is sup
ported by business going entirely through the State
which business could also b. sent another way. and
would be sent excepting that believe the people
thought and treat railroads they do other kinds
ptoperty. When that time comes, shall be ready n
talk with you about your franchises, II it comes in my
day. and believe IL will 1 think other people
suffering unwlse policy persstenty pursued
are the people OF your State. Yours truly.
C. l.. HUNTINGTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
The DEATH OF DOM PEDRO.
w OFFICIAL RECOGNITION IN RIO JANHRo
THE Ex.EMPHROR,s LAST HOURS.

NO OFFICIAL RECOGNITION IN RIO JANERO-
THE ExEMPEROR's LAST HOURS.
tars' Dec. e.-Cable dispatches from Rio Janeiro
ny mat the Of the death Of Dom Pedro met with
:" omeial recognition in the Brazilians capital.
Sanoer Of merchants and shopeepers In Rio 'aneiro
'eo Their places Of business for the day, but other
nc the death Of the former ruler Of Brazil was marked
" no demonstration Of any kind.
"e King Of Portugal in a telegram OF coincidence
.e Tie vault Of the Braganza family for the burial
" the ex-Emperor.
~ Pedro was fully possessed Of his mental facuities
M 'ie end. During Frdny forenoon, being con
s sas mat he was nearing death. he had mass cele
Ecu IN his bedroom. The Countess d'Eu, Prince
a"es' d saNe'coburg Gotla all the ether mem
D. the household attended the service which Dom
s ,o himself Was able 10 follow, and at which nc
49, the communion. He repeatedly exhorted NJ
Desee s rrincess Isabella, TO pray with him for the
~ s.ano prosperity OF Brazil.
sSsAuons have been made for the funeral, TO DC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
A ROYAL LOVE-MATCH.
THE DUKE OF CLARENCfefNGAGED TO THE
PRINCESS OF TECK.
PLEASURE EXPRESSED by THE QUEEN AND THE
ROYAL FAMILY At TIE MATCH.

'D'NsO"h' EAPREssEn by THE QUEEN AND THE
ROYAL FAMILY At TIE MATCH
London, Dec. G.-Prince Albert Victor, Duke of
eihteheo' The eldest son Of the Prince Of Wales
riuay proposed 10 and accepted by Princess Vic
'oria Mary the only daughter Of the Duke Of Teck
NJ Luton Hall, where boh have been staying lately
with large party. The Prince of Wales left Luton
rev days ago. and the young Prince came to London
Yesterday to inform his parents who thence proceeded
10 windsor In order TO gain the approval of Her
Majesty Queen Victoria. All were greatly peased
Queen Victoria having specially desired the match
which is said TO be quite love match. The Prince
and Princess Of Wales have invited the Teck family
including the daughter. TO luncheon party at Marl.
borough House. st. JaInes's Park, for tomorrow
The news OF the engagement of the Royal Prince
spread like wdire through fashionable circles to-day.
The greatest pleasure is manifested. Princess Mary is
a general favorte. Teegams of congratuation 10
the members of the royal family are already being
received from all parts Of the country and all the
sovereigns OF Europe.
The couple have been much thrown together. lately
and, IL evident that there was affection on both
sides, the occurrence creates no particular surprise
Queen Victoria has placed the former residence OF the
Duchess of Cambridge St. James Palace at the disposal
orthe couple, pending suitable residence. II is
probable that the marriage will be celebrated at early
date.
"The Court Circular" this morning announced the
engagement The Duke Of Clarence will NEE. the
FncesS al the railway station to-day and escort her TO
Marlborough House.
The Duke of Clarence and Avondale is the eldest
son of the Prince of Wales. lie born on January
8, 1864, and was educated Mt Trinity College Cam
bridge. and the University of Heidelberg. Before en-
terng college he served two years naval cadet
the Britannia, and in 1870 he started with his brother
Prince George Of Wales, on three years voyage
around the world in the Bacchante. on leaving lIede
berg he prepared for the army ut Aldershot. He
invested with the Garter In 1883. With Prince George
he visited Ireland in 1887, and in 1883 he received
the degree of LII. ID. from Cambridge. Later he made
a visit 10 India. lie returned in 1880 and took his
seat in the House of Lords June 27) having been
created in that year Duke of Clarence and Avon
dale and Earl of Athlone. Princess Victoria Mary is
the only daughter Of the Duchess of Teck, and
born on May 26, 1867 The Duchess Of Teck is
sister OF the present Duke CT Cambridge, and daughter
of the seventh son of George Ill. She married the
Prince of 1eck in 1866, but has always made her
home In England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
RESULTS OF THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE.
JAPANESE RIVERS DAMNED BY LANDSLIDE
MUCH SUFFERING ANTICIPATED.


Yokohama, Tov. 1O.-1he news O: the earthquake
continues to come in. Mr. Igachl director of the Gifu
Observatory, has been examining the district where
the shock the At this place
years ago holes appeared in the ground to which no
bottom could be found, ana believed that they
communicated with immense cavities from below. Mr.
Igachi now believes the earthquake caused by the
Fifu Mountains slipping into these caverns. In District
Ono immense landslide took place dammng the
Mono River a lake is now forming which Is already
fifty feet deep. Another large lake is being formed
in the same way by the Ashiba River Nagoya. The
earthquake still going November o. $50 shocks
being felt in twenty preceding hours. than two
a minute.
There is great want of shelter In the earthquake
regions. There is sufficient food to prevent actual
starvation. but 100000 people are homeless with
almost no clothing Winter is rapidly approaching
and the suffering will be great. section of about
thirty miles the railroad from Toxic to Kijoa is so
much damaged that Ii probably will have TO be en-
tirely rebuilt and will not be open again until next
June. curious fact is that all anonymous writer
sent letter 70 the Cabinet two months ago announc
ing that National calamity would take place on
October 2s. This was the very day of the earthquake
The letter is preserved in the Government archives and
undoubtedly is authentic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
SEvFNTY-THR MINERS KILLED.
FATAL EXPLOSION OF FIREDAMr IN A COL1IERY

AT ST. E1ENNE, ERANCt
Paris, Dec 6.-The report of a terrible mining
Disaster comes from st. Etlenne, in the Department OF
loire and the cetre OF one Of the richest coaleds in
France. An explosion OF fre-damp occurred at noon
today in one of the numerous coatplts in that region
and many Of the workers unable to escape from
he NINE seventy-three mer perished in the pit
Immediately after the explosion dense volumes OF
smoke issued from the mouths Of this and connecting
pit and crowds OF relatives and friends of the i'm
prsoned wOrkmen gathered about the entrance and
prepared for the work of rescue. Fortunately TO-DAY
being holiday, a comparatively small number OF men
vas at work in the mine II the accident had hap
lehed a working day the loss OF life would have
ben appalling.
The rescuers we're at first driven back by the foul
fumeS and for nearly an hour nothing
rah be done At length the shaft was
Ehcently cleared 20 enable them to descend
he main gallery was found TO have collapsed, thus
nventng access 10 the imprisoned men. After
'king several hours the rescuers found four miners,
30, though unconscious. were still alive, and soon
sseved. Several doctors and number OF ambulances
& been summoned from ST. Euenne. and the
Fonptest assistance given 10 all who were
e0ught from the pit alive.
Z, The speedy revival Of the men rescued gave
aPe that the others in the pit might be saved, and
ms hope was strengthened when short time after
ssrc another Pescuing party, which had entered the
"haecung pit, sent to the surface four more OF
we victims, all Of whom were quickly restored 10
o0reousness. The second party Of rescuers. how
Wq. found that il utterly Impossible TO reach
we other Imprisoned men, and there was no doubt
"a az The latter had succumbed 10 the poisonous
ease5 that filed the chambers Of the mine.
me work Of rescue resumed tonight, when II
as hoped the gases had dispersed, ana al midnight
was known that seventy three miners have persisted
.ae wives, children and relatives of the entombed
miners still surround the mouth of the pit and
ne ne most heartrending are witnessed as the
OOoes Of The victims are brought TO the surface.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
ANOTHER CHINESE MASSACRE

AN ATTACK on BELGIAN MIsIoN-NATIvE
CHRI sTTANS SLAUGHTERED.
Brussels, Dec. Ga dispatch from China to the
headquarters Of the Belgian missions in this cy brings
the news OF another frightful The anil
mostly toward foreigners and the Christian religion
which has grown more demonstratlve Ten-Tsin has
eliminated in an attack on the Lazarist mission,
called Wynhovel, at Tien-Tsin. The Belgian mis-
sonares other Europeans escaped with their lives,
but many native Christians fell victims to cruel
assassination. The British gunboat FiIebmnd was
in the harbor and Lieutenant Delison, the com
mander took prompt action to assist in protecting
Europeans The native Christians were treated with
baTba1Ty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
MRS. WILLIAM J. FLORENCE Returns.

Mrs. william J. Florence. the widow OF william J.
Florence the actor arrived in this city from Liverpool
Yesterday morning OIL the Cunsrd steamship umbria
The vessel arrived at her pier No 40 North Rive at
q o'clock Commodore Joseph II. ToOker. Mrs Floienee's
brother and Edward Conin. her brother-in'aw' went
down the bay I'm revenue cutter 10 meet Mrs Florence
When the Umbra arrived at her pier Mrs Fcience was
met there by her relatives Inspector Conin MIS- "ams
and Mrs Mitchell and party Of Intimate friends Mis'
Florence was almost exhausted when sc landed having
had an exceptionally rough voyage AZ the r-dueSt OF
Inspector ConlD Mrs. Florence was taken 10 the nome o
her sister Mrs. Williams. After spending Few Gays
with Mrs Florence will 70 to the fifh Avenue
Hotel
No definite made yesterday by MIS-
Florence for the final her husbands body In
spctor Conln said yesterday that the nna burial woud
probably take place Thursday when the oneefs OF
the Umbra and the managers OF the Cunard Line VIII
be present the ceremonies.
Mrs Florence said that she wished 10 thank the officers
Of the CunaId Line for their courtesy on board he
and At the pier yesterday, where she was spared
all the annoyances incident landing and the removal
Z baggage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
THE CHINESE REBELS DEFEATED.

London, Dec. T." The Chronicles" shanghai cor
respondent telegraphs that the rebels have met
pete crushing defeat. He says FOrty-hve hundred
Imperial troops met force of 5000 rebels at point
fifteen miles from ChaOyang. The latter very
daring and had better cavalry than the Imperial forces
who were at first compelled TO move back somewhat.
The conflict which ensucd long and stubborn. Fl
n.y there was spirited charge from the Imperial side
This threw the rebels into cOnfusi0n and they began
retreating keeping up a running fight, however. No
quarter was given. Eleven hundred rebels were
slaughtered the field and those which, on being
Overtaken captured, were Immediately executed.
The Imperial troops behaved admirably"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
THE NJTRDFR OF BARONESS DELLARD.

Paris, Dec. 6.-Further investigation into the mys-
terous murder of the Baroness Deard shows that no
property is missing that If the object Of
the murderer was plumber he foled The crime
was committed in the Barons bedroom and not In the
drawing room as at first stated The suspected as
sassn called at The house OF ~ Cabore official Of
the War Office before he visited the Deard house
and also at the War Office itself. The theory, there
fore is that the object of the mscreant to obtain
important papers. and that he was caught by the
Baroness while searching the Baron's room
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

II it was Possible 10 go through life without
taking IL Cold many Of the minor and not few of the
more serious ills Of life would be avoided. But since
II is idle to hope for happy exemption, it is
well TO remember that Dr. Jaynes Expectorant is
sure curative for Cough and Colds, Asthma and
prn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
ADJUSTING EAsTBouND RATES.

81 Paul MINI. Dee. Cat Omaha yesterday the rep
fesentatves interested lines consider aues
ton of elstbound from Duluth Via Maeknaw. The
meeting called by General Passenger Agent Hibbaid
Of the 500" and tho lines represented were
the $500" Wisconsin Central. Northern Pacific the
Western ana Paul Duluth The only thing accom-.
pshe6 ADJUST the VIA Msekinsw. the 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

indianapolis, Dee. 8.-Judgc Brown, Of the Circuit
Court yesterday afternoon appointed James Wildman
receiver Of tn. indianapolis Decatur and western Rail-
road. The appointment the petition Of the old
First National Bank ana oteIs represented by w. A.
Keteham sud Henry sIann The road some days ago
ruled TO answer yesterday nc o'clock No one
appearing for the ROAD evident that they proposed
TO let the case go by default wdman qualified by
giving bonds for siO,0OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

ENGLISH HOLDERS OF BONDS CONFIDENT
London, Dec. G.-The committee OF English boadholders
Of aud Mississippi bonds have obtained legal Opn.
validity OF the Englih vote In electng three
directors charged carry the policy OF union with the
Baltimore and Ohio. The counsel they have employed
tn that there not the slightest doubt OF the
legality OF vote and VI the Is carried
courts, the English bOndholdcss sure to win.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
! RArIHoAp no aErrYsnrRa nArrrErIELp.

RAILROAD TO GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD.
Carlisle, Penn, Dec. (speeiaD.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company have in contemplation the building OF
new railroad the Gettysburg battlefield The pro
posed line will TO Gettysburg leaving the Frederick
Division Railroad at silrs Station short distance this
side of Littlestown The road will be surveyed next
week and 10 Is the intention Of the company TO have the
road completed in time for summers excursions 10
Gettysburg and the National Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
RcpubIIcan Primary Elections.

The Republican enrolled IN the scNerol Assembly
Districts Of the city ana county Of NewYtk VIII inset ~
the places hereinafter named
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1901,
for the purpose Of elecng In each district pfesdent
FIRST and second Vceprcsdent treasurer, seeFc lazy
aud i've Inspector. oil elections ior mo
District Organization number OF dc cgats 20 the Couny
Committee which u, district II entiu,a aud distscs
committee OF members as tnere are elev
districts Assembly District accept that IN the
Twenty fourth Assembly District there shall be- committee
Twenty third WAR; conss. ~ IN ny msmfer ior
hc Twenty fourth Ward excluding the former town II
Kingsbrjge, committee consist Of ten lenDefs and Tor
the former town Of khG sbrdge committee to consist OF
seven members.
The delegates which each district IS entitled
il A. fnllOMs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

agreeing the rates Chicago and North
western where the OF basng less
the Soo' 10 Chicago. The $500" has made PROPOSE
ton to adjust the rates by the $500 and Canadian
Pacific.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
MlRRIED

BEACH-EENYON-On Thursday evening, December g. by
the Rev. Lyman Abbott, ID. D.. 13J Clifton Place.
Brooklyn Mabel daughter Of the late T. w. Kenyon,
William u. Beach.
Notices of marriages must be indorSed with full
name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

BISHOPS SIDE WITH THE ARCIIBISHoPs OF AIN
Paris, Dec. 5.-out of eighteen archbshops and
sxtyseven bishops throughout France, only six have
refraned from open adhesion TO the Archbishop OF
AK, against the Government, In the matter OF the
decree forbddinS bishops TO leave their doceses with
ont narmissOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
The Game of Innocence Abroad.
Play this JOLLY NEW GAME OF TRAvELi

When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she Was q Child. she crlec for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung To Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castor q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
Special Notitrs.
Epilepsy.

Epilepsy.
An account Of the only aun1 mode Of treatment Send
stamp for pamphlet edition.
DIR WILLIAMSON. NEw.LoNDoN. CONN.
New En- gland Monument Company.
Cemetery Memorials in Granite Bronze and Marble
1921 Broadway, opposite Dodge ssasus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
Religions Notifies.

ADVENT MISSION from December 0;h 10 10th. In
Calvary Church. corner ?ist-st and tth:a.s bishop
p. N. pr. VAN pE WATER daily at <iso p n. teA
fes. Al ere WELCOME
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
lIiller's Feather Weight Umbrella

neates lightesc and Strongest umbrella male Only at
manufacturers Thomas Miller & Sons, ,l5l Broad.
way tetween 26th and 9th SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
british ACTIVITY IN MOROCCO.

Paris Dec. 6-Advces from Morocco by way of
Marseiles report that the British are actively fory
ing Cape JUDY, and about TO establish Governors
residence with the view extend their relations with
the desert tribes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
The Gimme for Cbri.tmns.

Everybody likes "squeezers" playing cards Ask
for Triton brand. Double enamcled. All dealers. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

The Game OF INNOCENCE ABROAD is full OF fun
SUITED FOR ALL AGES. Played on beautiful board.
Comes in "A handsome box.
IL is NOVEL and EXCITING. Sold everywhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07
pgates 70 which each district IS entitled
Delegates,

Inc places at which the primaries viii he held are -
follows .
First Assembly District, No % North Moore street.
Second Assembly District. No. 4U9 Pearl street
Third Assembly District, No. 135 Eighth street
Fifth Assembly District No. l23 West Houston streeA
Sixth Assembly District, No. 4i9 Grand street
Seventh Assembly District. No So Clinton place
Eighth Assembly District, No. 63 Ludlow street
Ninth Assembly District, No. l Abingdon square
Tenth Assembly District, Nos. % and 80 Avenue A.
Eleventh Assembly District. No. l07 West Thirty
Twelfth Assembly District. No. 741 Fifth street.
thirteenth Assembly District, No 2GD Eighth avenue
Fourteenth Assembly District Lincoln Club ROOMS
No $50 East Twelfth street.
Fifteenth Assembly District No. 449 Eighth avenue.
sixteenth Assembly District No t27 second avenue
Seventeenth Assembly District, NO 81 west fortys
s' FshtesnfS Assembly District. No o5 East Thirtys
Nineteenth Assembly District Linden Hall, West Sixty.
seventh and Boulevard. . "A.
Twentieth Assembly District. No. l5i East Flftyfourts
Tweny.frst Assembly District No iO5 East Fifty.
twenty. second Assembly District. No l,22s Third
Twenty.thrd Assembly District Kohrngs Hall, 18th
''rgss atg ward Turn Hail. No 5s5 COurtsnds
" TWentyfOurth Ward. 177h street and Vanderbilt
$50 ,.,,.
The polls will be oIen from 10 o'clock D. m. except
that In tho Twenty Assembly District from which
request been received as piovldnd i9r ~ Artce AL
the polls shall open at o o'clock a. m and close ~
o'clock p; m ,,,,,. County, coror,,,oo
DS o'N'' VI VI" WILLIAM BkOOkFIELD.
President
WILLIAM u. BELLAMY.
J. THOMAS STEARNS,
Secretaries.
JACOB NJ PATTERSON
Chairman OF the Executive Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

10 man woman who has unqualified wish,
the many columns of short advertisements on the
ninth page Of The Tribune VIE be found bmfu OK In
terest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

ncu on thursday Dom Pedos family have received
called Is Premier de Frcycinet 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

NEW COMMERCIAL TREATIES SIGNED.
Rome Dec 6.-The new commercial treaties between
italy and Germany and Austria have been signed here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-07

THE MoNONGAHELA SAILS FROM GIBRALTAR.
Gibraltar Dec. G.-The United States training-shp
uononrabea has sailed from this port for the West
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The Lamar register., 1891-03-14
Dusltag in France.

When swords are selected n kind OF
master o. tho lists is named. says the
London Spectator whose order to stop
must be Instantly obcyed under penalty
OF dIshouor. and he gives his order
the moment blood flows, though it be
from the merest scratchi while, as
duelists, being mortal. may lose their
tempers. the seconds stand ready at
his word TO strike up their principals
weapons. All kinds OF dangerous
blows ure prohibited as unfair. and too
much display Of ferocity decidedly
and permanently lowers a duelists re-
putatiou FOR the possession OF q good
heart and a fine manner. 1t would be
considered moustrous to allow duelis.s
10 get at one another with rifles, rs
they do In Western America, in the
best way they could; and the old duel
ncross q handkerchief is pronounced
deliberate murder, 10 which no second
who respects himself will ever volun-
tarily accede. Indeed. we believe 4
principal might now refuse that chal-
lenge as an obsolete barbarism. The
combat is reduced, in fact, to a display
OF skill in fencing with weapons in
stead OF foils, in which, it is true, one
party may get hurt by misadventure.
but in which it is not intended that he
should be more than scratched. The
chance OF making Il widow. which NJ.
Jules SImous so feelingly and so
properly laments. is, in truth, reduced
to the infinitely little. You do not
after a duel encounter your adversary's
widow. but himself; and If ne Is man
OF the world you are not punished even
by n scowl Exchange