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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-27
TaIIeyrand Meets Benedict Arnold

IalleNTduo HDtncuICB Arnold
Talleyrand tells very briefly his expul.
sion from England, and at the moment OF
setting out for America gives pitiful
glimpse of certain well known American;
Fortunately the danger we were running
was noticed on shore, and induced some
Falmouth lightermen to brave the fury of
the sea and come to our assistance. With
their help we managed to reach the har-
Dor. Whilst our ship-all the rigging of
which was much damaged-was being re-
paired, a very striking incident added an
impression of a special kind to the many
was to experience in the course of this
voyage. The innkeeper at whose place
had my meals informed me that one of
bis dodgers was an American general.
Thereupon l expressed the desire of seeing
that gentleman, and shortly after / was
introduced. After the mutual exchange
of greetings put to him several questions
concerning his country, but from the first
il seemed to me that my inquiries annoyed
him.
Having several times vainly endeavored
to renew the conversation which he always
allowed TO drop. / ventured to request
from him some letters of introduction to
his friends in America. NO" he replied,
and, after a few moments of silence,
noticing my surprise, he added, II am per-
haps the only American who cannot give
you letters for his own country-all the re-
lations had there are now broken-I must
never return to the states. He dared not
tell me his name. 1t was General Arnold |
| must confess that he excited my pity, for
which political puritans will perhaps
blame me; but | do not reproach myself,
for was witness of his agony.-Century.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-27

Hereafter passengers leaving Wichita
on the Missouri Pacific fast through train
at 10 p m, for st. Louis or points east of
Fort Scott, will enjoy the benefit of hav-
ing supper served in a dining car at Fort
Scott at 7:25 p. m. Likewise passengers
leaving st. Louis at $50 p. III. will be
served breakfast at 7:26 a. m. in the same
way. Thus is the leasant Hill route"
becoming more popGlar daily with the
travelling public L. f. BLECKLEY,
Passenger ahd Freight agent,
Missouri Pacific Railway
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-27

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
LOUISIANA POLITICS
Two Conventions Assemble in
Baton Rouge.
Trouble Over the Lottery Question-Demands
of the Adams Men-The Farmers
Refuse to Bulge an Inch.

BATON ROUGE, La, Dec. 16.-The Demo
cratic convention was announced to meet here
o-day, but when the time came two distinct
bodies assembled, this being the result of the
fight over the lottery question Last night the
McEnery men held q caucus as did also the
Adams people and appointed conference COM
mltteeS. On behalf of the Adams men, the
committee demanded that all frivolous contests
be dismissed; all diSSenSionS as to the dismissal
of the lottery amendments and to white pri-
marleS be abandoned; that the convention
place in the platform an antilottery plank and
that proper assurances be given Tor the faithful
carrying out of its provisions. The McEnery
committee replied its caucus was composed of
both pro and antilottery men, who mad come
primaries They would not abandon their
position; if they did, it would mean
10 the world they were simply ofice-seekers
To-day when the state committee met Chair
man Lanler was not present, and the commit
tee deposed him, electing Governor Wickcliffe
chairman. The committee then proceeded to
perfect arrangements for nominating conven-
ton, and the anti-lottery men, with Lauier at
their head, held similar meeting. An effort
made TO heal the breach failed, and at noon two
conventions, each claiming to represent the
democracy OF the state, assembled. Nothing
beyond routine organization was accomplished
by either body except the appoint
ment OF committee by the McEnery
people 10 confer with the opposition.
The anti-McEneryites had inteional trouble
of their own, number OF its members desir
ing TO abrogate the Lafayette agreement and
bring about new ticket, in which the farmers
were TO have part, but hot the leadership.
The farmers refused to bulge an inch, insisting
upon the terms of the agreement and 4. s.
Adams for governor. 1t is thought the CON
ventton will carry out the agreement as a re-
fusal would result in another division and a
straight out farmers ticket
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Judge Fosters Inquiry Into the Baltimore

NEW YoRR, Dec. 16.-The HSraId'S Valparaiso
special says: have semi-officia information
that Judge Of Grimes Foster will conclude his
inquiry into the Baltimore affair this week, and
his report will form the subject of considera-
ton by the government Immediately after
President MOntt assumes Office December IS.
Judge Foster to-day handed in his report in
the case OF Patrick Shields, the Irish fireman
OF the American vessel heweenaW who il is
alleged was brutally treated by the Valparaiso
police: The report goes TO Procurator Fiscal
FOR his opinion before the judge pronounces
judgment in the case.
Balmaceda's minister of war, Velas-
QueZ, was released on bail to-day
| Tor appearance before the court when
required. This disposition of his case
I would seem to remove the existence Of any
good reason why the refugees at the American
legation should not be surrendered on the
Same terms Procurator Fiscal. it is alleged
has found document empowering Frank Egan
so OF Minister Egan, TO act with full au-
thorlty as attorney for the North
and South America Construction company
The document is witnessed by Notary Wall and
was filed in the Kings county New York;
clerks office on June g 1891. This is the same
company whose transactions have antagonized
Cbillans general against all American interests
An army of locusts from Argenta is invading
the district OF Mimic on the southern frontier
OF Chilli
The notorious De Cariviere has left Bolivia
/ for California to push mining scheme.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the following nomina-
tons; To be United States circuit Judges. as
provided by section /, chapter SIT United
States statutes at large: William L. Put
Nathaniel Shlpman, of Connecticut Second |;
George M. Dallas, of Pennsylvania, Third !;
Nathan Golf, of West Virginia, Fourth; Will
lam M. II. Taft, of Ohio Fifth William A
Woods, of Indiana, Seventh Warren Truitt, of
Oregon, United States district Judge fer the
district of Alaska.
Mr.. Putnam is prominent Democrat and
lawyer of Portland, Me-, and is about fifty-fye
years of age. For three years he was mayor of
governor three years ago. Putnam's appoint
ment wassnot requested by any of the Name
delegation in Congress and he was not candi-
date for the office, having given his aid in behalf
of the Republican candidate from Maine for the
judgeship.
Nathan S. Shipman is at present United
States judge for the district of Connec ticnt
which Office he has held since 1873
George M. Dallas comes of the historic Dallas
He is Democrat and heretofore has held no
public office. He is a native of PENNSYLVANIA
He has been one of Pennsylvania'S leading citi-
zens for some years.
W. A. Woods is at present United States
judge for the district OF Indiana. He is warm
personal friend of the President
Nathan Golf was secretary of the navy under
President Hayes. He was a member of the
Forty eighth, Forty ninth and Fiftieth Con.
crosses.
William H. Taft is at present solicitor gen
eral of the United States. He is but thirty
four years of age and one of the most popular
and able officials in public life.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
LABOR FEDERATION.
The Pennsylvania Conspiracy
Cases to be Fought.
Three Thousand Dollars Appropriated for the
Purpose-The Court Charged with Exceed
ing its AuthOrity-BiIl of Rights Violated.

BIRMINGHAM, Dec 16--At to-days session
of the Federation of Labor majority and minor
ity reports were submitted on the motion to ap-
propriate 50 900 to help the PittsbuTg Typo
graphical union fight the injunction, or con-
spiracy, case in the courts. The majority re-
port, which was adopted after long debate,
sets forth the belief of the convention that the
Pennsylvania court had exceeded its authority
violated the principle of justice and ille-
gally interfered with the liberties guaranteed
IN the Dill OF rights in enlOlnlng union printers
engaged in the contest to maintain ana defend
their interests who had committed no act in
volVing breach OF the peace, or violation of
law The resolution directs the executive
council OF the American Federation OF Labor to
challenge the order of the court by
carrying the case to the highest tri-
! bunal of the land and appropriating
&, OU0 for the prosecution thereof; or in
the event of this case not being carried up, the
executive council may use any part of the sum
named to test the constitutonality of the con-
splracy laws or any proceedings in equity
"a alnSt animated unions or union men in any
state OF the union The resolutions also call
upon ahiliated unions 10 cooperate in he work.
The request for aid from the striking Indi-
ana miners was referred to a committee.
The Pacific coast contested delegate case
was disposed of amid great enthusiasm by the
| adOptlon OF the agreement summarized in yes
terdays dispatches The question OF admit
ting William Z. Pomeroy as delegate from the
| illinois federation was ruled out of order Re
| solutions were adopted as follows: Urging the
passage of laws prohibiting barber shops open.
ing on Sunday and asking the friends of labor
not to patronlze shops that open on Sunday OF
| keep open later than D. N.
Authorizing the National Harness Makers
union TO use label, especially in Tennessee
Missouri and Illinois, where harness is being
made by convict labor.
| Condemning the sweating system of making
| clothing and providing union label for unior
made clothing.
Ordering boycott against Ehret's New York
| beer
| The local boycott against the Illinois SyQatt
| ZeduRg was made general.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Conger on the Coming Republican Conyen,
ton.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 16-Colonel Conger a
member OF the Republican executive committee
in an interview to-day, speaking of the coming
convention, said: THE committee proposes
the whole situation shall be looked over and
the strength of the various candidates carefully
considered. Then a decision will be made and
the men be named by reclamation by the con-
vention. There will be no contest on the floor
of the convention. There will be no attempt
to put down public sentiment but the whole
matter will be informally understood and ac-
quiesced in by the delegates before the con-
vention has got down to work.
In regard to the letter of declnation from
Blaine, Colonel Conger said there was nothing
in it. There is no reason why Blaine should
write letter now, - he continued, 'or until the
nomination is rendered him, and in that event,
under the plan the committee proposes to work.
he certainly could not decline neither could
Harrison or any other man who may pc Sc
lected''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
In the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The speaker an
nounced the appointment of the committee on
rules as follows: The speaker (chairman)
Messrs. McMlllin, Catchings, Reed and Bur
rows.
A resolution was presented providing for the
appointment of standing committee on order
OF business to consist of fifteen members of
which the speaker shall be ex-ofticio chairman,
which shall have jurisdiction of the order in
winch business shall be considered. Referred
to the committee on rules.
Bartlne, OF Nevada, who has been absent on
account of illness, appeared at the bar of the
House and took the oath OF Office.
Taylor, OF Tennessee, announced the death OF
his colleague, Leonidas c. Houk, who died in
Knoxville May last. The House then, as q
mark of respect 10 the memory of the deceased
adjourned till Saturday
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Horrors OF the African slave Trade.

COLOGNE, Dec. 16.-At a meeting of the Afri-
can society here to-day, Canon Kesps READ ex-
tracts from the diaries of African missionaries
which told of the revolving cruelty in connec-
ton with slave hunting in the neighborhood of
Lake Tanganyika. One of the statements read
was as follows: The notorious slave hunter
Makatu6i brought back 1000 natives as
the result of the last expedition to Karema
The wretched people were chained in patches
OF score. They were like living skeletons
While the caravan was traversing the Kirando
country, where there was famine the march
ing slaves were obliged through hunger
to. dig up and eat roots which animals
refused to eat Hundreds died from hunger,
fever or dysentery. A large number of women
and children whose weakness impeded the
march, were drowned. Laggacds through ill
ness were killed with cudgels at the rate of ten
to fifty daily. AT night they were sheltered
in roofiess huts, while the goats taken
along were kept in covered stables.
Every morning tue bodies of those who
died during the night were dragged
out and thrown to the hyenas which
followed the camp. Many poor creatures were
covered with burns and Sores the result OF
punishment inflicted Similar accounts were
given OF cruelty practiced by other slave hunt
ers. The missionaries ransom the slaves, plac
ing the sick in hospitals whenever possible
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
How the House Rules Committee is Regarded.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The appointment
of the House committee on rules is regarded
by members of the House as d return to the
former policy of appointing members of this
committee without reference to their other
committee assignments, McMillin. one of the
new members OF the rules committee. is promi-
nent as tariff reformer and was one of the
most active members of the ways and means
committee. He says, however, he is in favor of
the appointment of Mills as chairman of the
last named committee. McMilin'S selection as
a member of the rules committee is ascribed to
his parliamentary ability, his effectiveness as
a debaler, and the fact that he is personally
| very well liked by members of the Democratic
side and will therefore be of great assistance
| IN securing harmonious adjustment Of any
differences which may arise as to party policy
| Catchings, of Mississippi, is a firm personal
| friend of the new member and was active man
! ager OF his canvass. He also is popular with
members OF the House He is an experienced
| member OF the House, an active worker and q
| clever, forcible speaker
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Wreck on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne &
Chicago.

LIMA, Ohio. Dec. 16.-The west bound pas
senger train on the Pittsburg. Fort WAYNE &
Chicago road left the track this morning near
Lima because of a broken rail and crashed into
the engtge OF freight train standing on
siding The Pullman and dining cars rolled
down the embanlkment II. j. Manuel the
cook was instantly killed; Edward Nen fire.
man, fatally injured and about fifteen Others
badly hurt. Among the injured is W. @ Ham
lton. consulting engineer of the PENNSYLVANIA
system his son William V Hamilton Judge
Reynolds, of Chicago, general counsel OF the
road on which the wreck occurred, and +. S
Dunn. Of Seattle, Wash. the last named had
his hip smashed. The second cook was also
caught under the wreck and killed as was also
an unknown. Forty people were injured,
among whom several fatally, Judge Runnen OF
Chicago. was one Of these.
The cook. Augustus, and Jacob A Laripen
OF Grand Rapids, Mich, are reported TO be
dying. among others injured are G. W. George
OF Cincinnati J. ;. RunueIL OF Chicago: Mrs
A. Smith and son OF New York: Mr. and Mrs
Frank +. Dunn 0, Muheton Pennsylvania
About twenty-five people We're more or less
seriously hurt, but il is not bel eyed any
fatally, except those named above. Among
these injured are: W. a Lieber San IRAN
cisco. cut and bruised: F. S Dunn
Seattle. scalp wound; Mrs. Anna Smith.
San Francisco. face cut; Edward Smith
anu her eight-year-old son. badly cut but will
recover; Mrs Richmond San Francisco. and
siX-year-oid boy, both badly burned and
bruised; Mrs. +. S. Dunnak, Seattle, ankle
broken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
A Free Coinage Bill Will probablv poss.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-According to the World
it is pretty certain a bill for the free coinage
of silver in some form will pass both the Demo
cratic House and the Republican Senate the
present session. 1.-THE plan practically agreed
upon by those who will control the matter in
the House" says a Washington special to the
World lis briefly this: To stop all purchases of
silver by the government; to throw the mirts
open TO the free coinage of all silver to be here
after produced from American mines, and to
guard against the unloading of oreign silver
upon US by system of modification and nspec-
ton similar to that devised for guarding sugar
bouIties. "
The dispatch also states Speaker Crisp has
fully decided to make Bland chairman Of the
committee on coinage, and that majority of
the members of the committee will be advo-
Gates of free silver
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Appointments Confirmed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE following ap-
pointments have been confirmed: Lorenzo
Crounz Of Nebraska, to assistant secretary OF
the treasury; William d. Owen, Of Indiana,
superintendent of immigration.
Collectors Of custom Webster Flanagan, of
Paso del Norte, Texas; Henry S. Osborne, of
Wilmington, Gala; Edwin T. Hatch OF Oregon,
district Of Alaska.
Postmasters-Cali fornia: c. G.. Belknap,
G. Bull, Arcata; Charles II. Gray, San Lean
dro; George w. Hemenway, Winters G. 81.
Kernaghan, Pasadena; j. II. Smith, San
Jacinto; Z. 2. Wenman. Benicia: n. c.
Whims. EscandidO; r, E. Moors Sisson.
Idaho: W. K. Wheeler, Idaho Falls; H. L
Swift Wallace.
Montana; S. A. Beasley, Great Falls.
Nevada: G. w. Rutherford. Winnemucca
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatc

Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch. !
New YORK. Dec. 16.-The Times says ar
engagements that are likely to be completed dur
Ing the winter will lead up to one of the most
sensational trotting races ever held in the
country. The plan is to have a race between
Sunol and Nancy Hanks, the best FLY that APP
peared in last year and now the property of j.
Malcolm Forbes, OF Boston. Nancy Hanks has
a record of 200 and this is said not to be the
full measure of her speed. Nancy Hanks cost
Mr.. Forbes fully as much as Sunol did Mr.
bonner, and there are not a few horsemen who
believe that she is the better OF the pair
The suggestion of meeting of the two was
recently preached to Mr.. Forbes, and he said
that he would be willing to have the two meet
in race next season if Mr.. Bonner's consent
could be obtained. 1t is well known that Mr..
Bonner will not trot his horses for money and
so Mr.. Forbes said he would consent to trot for
charity, the entire gate receipts, when they
should meet to be given to such charities as he
and Mr.. Bonner might agree upon. MIR. Bon
ner thinks it too early to talk about such a
match or until il is known whether the pair
will be fit for race next year. If Sunol win
tiers well and comes out in good shape it is
probable that meeting between the two fam
Gus rae rs may be arranged if Mr.. Marvin, who
is to have charge of the mare, is willing. bud
Doble has charge of Nancy Hanks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
JINGO In THE NAVY
Naval Officials Are Talking War
With Chill.
THEY ARE Spelling FOR A FIGHT
Judge of Crimes Fosters Inquring into The
Baltimore Case About Completed Refugees
in the American Legation.

LSpecialto THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia Herald Washington
special says: The navy department is in =
warllke mood. The principal naval authorities
have for some time given out the impression
that they were spelling for light. Perhaps it
was largely with them a case OF the wish being
father TO the thought. But at all events they
are talking fortisSimo Just now. From
talk In the department to-day il appears that
lntlmatlonS have been received from good
authorities in and about Chill that the Chlllans
are delaying their response to our demand for
information concerning the Valparaiso incident
Tor The purpose OF gaining time in which to
prepare for war with this country and that
they VIII continue their dilatory policy so as
10 make those preparations as complete as
possible. The inference is that if Chill can per-
Suaoe the United States 10 wait a few weeks
longer or until the most FORMIDABLE new war
vessel OF the Gillian feet, the Captain Pratt, is
complete and EQUIPPED she will be better pre-
pared Tor hostile demonstration. The situation
thus outlined was discussed with eagerness at
the navy department this afternoon and the
opinion was freely advanced that President
harrison would in all Likelihood take measures
TO checkmate Chill IN this matter by sending a
special message TO Congress within the
next Two weeks reCiting the fact that an eX-
planatlon and repraatlon had been demanded of
Gnlll without avail ana proc tanning the ngceS-
slty OF informing Chill that this country viii
resort 10 extreme measures If the desired re-
Spouse IS further delayed beyond a reasonable
anu specIhtu lllne. Ihe wisdom OF THIS course,
II is argued, would be apparent, because it
would take the ChllianS snort handed and
would prevent them from getting possession of
the Captain Pratt This vessel is now building
IN France ana cannot be finished in less than
two months or more. II, in the meanwhile,
President Harrison and Congress should cause
a declaration OF war by the United States
against Chili it would prevent France from de
lverlng the Captain Pratt TO hill and would
save New ork and other Atlantic cities from
the danger Of commandment by that vessel In
case OF war between the two countries the ad-
YauJ2ges Of this move would be manifest. The
navy people say that this action is what NAV
reasonably be expected from the President,
and they point 10 the passages IN his recent
message to Congress as indicating it, They
also profess to have received intimations that
the Chilians have been lately communicating
with the French builders with a view TO hurry
ing aiOng The construction of the Cantain Pratt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-17
Proposed Improvement IN Weather PredIc.
lions.

WASHINGTON Dec. 16.-Thc department of
agriculture proposes to adopt an Improvement
in the weather bureau service. Predictions
heretofore made were made on observation at
a. m and were mgde for twenty four hours
from the time the observation was taken. The
proposed improvement consists in having the
predictions in each case cover the time until
midnight of the next day. When this takes
effect which will be on the lst OF January next,
the predictions printed in the morning papers
will appear early in the day in which they APP ply
while those in the evening papers VIII be for the
day after. The public will be informed on the
| evening before of the expected weather. and
will be given impr we'd forecasts next mornin z
| if any improvement is needed. By this plan the
needs of the public will be more fully met