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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01

would not feel humiliated in helping TO the
utmost OF her power 70 terminate peace
iuuy and in manner honorable TO both
herself and the United States a conflict
which, but for the lengthy and secret
form OF criminal procedure followed in
Chlie, which allowed constant false re-
ports hostile 70 good understand
ing TO be propagated abroad.
could never have attained such exag-
gerated proportions. The correspondent
says 1t is evident that there are trebrands
who are anxious for the inauguration of
war, which would be disastrous to the
best interests of both countries concerned.
loUIeUE, Dec. S1.-The United States
cruiser Boston has arrived here.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
THE FIRE RECORD.
CIarksv;lle, Tenn, Burning-Standard
Oil Barrel Factory DESTROYED.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. 3l.-A message from
Clarksvile says that the Franklin house ami
several other buildings are on lire there and that
the whole town Is threatened. Aid will be sent
from here A later message says the fire is
spreading rapidly, that the wind is blowing and
the town seems doomed.
BAYoNNE, n. j., Dec. 31.-The great barrel
WORKS OF the Standard Oil Company at Con-
stable Rock were burned down last night, and
the loss is estimated at over $l,000,o00.
The fire started at $50 last night
in the heating-room OF the barrel
works The Bayonne fire department quickly
responded TO the alarm sent in. over 500 men,
including the police and tirelnen, fought the
flames, but they soon found out that they
could not contro! them until the
entire plant and an immense amount OF lumber
around il had been destroyed. Next to the bar
rel factory were chemical works. which were
saved alter hard work. The building was filed
with barrels, both completed and unfinished,
ana about theNstructure, which was $50
feet long, 100 feet wide and three
stories high, there were great stacks of cut lum-
ber ready TO be converted into barrels The
machinery in the burned building was valued
at over $4,000. The officers OF the company
state that the entire loss is s5JO,00o. The COM
pany carries its own insurance.
BISGHANPT0N, y. y, Dec. SL-One OF the
National Transit Companys immense oil tanks
at Osborn Hollow, ten miles east of this
place, holding $4,000 barrels OF crude petro-
leum. exploded early this morning and
is now burning. De Forest Tyler was
seriously If not fatally burned. special car
lett this city after for the scene OF the ex-
piosiou, carrying cannon, with which the
sheet iron tank Is to be perforated 70 prevent q
second explosion and further loss.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
A Montreal Jesuit start. a Canard.

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec Sl-There was agi-
tation in Catholic circles here tonight over the
report that the pope had been assassinated. The
rumor was traced to the house of the Jesuits,
and Father Drummond appealed 10. He admit
ted having heard it from an inti-
mate friend, who would have no motive
for deception. The telegraph and newspaper
Offices were besieged by anxious inquirers and
apparent credit for the rumor was received in
two or three quarters, 1t is not known how the
report originated. Drhmmond has since re-
ceived official denial of the story
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
The Ohio Senatorial Eipht.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 3L-The senatorial fight
mas no" reached its hotties. degree, and the
next ie" Gays will witness one OF the most
exciting conflicts that this state has
ever experienced. Senator Sherman ar
rived this morning and proceeded at
once 10 his headquarters at the Neil house.
where the day was spent in meeting the mem
oers OF the legislature. The Sherman men claim
TWO aeceSsions 10 their ranks 1t is now evil
dent that there will be a split in the Cuyahoga
deIegation' winch was counted solid for Sher-
man IL is asserted tha, Foraker will get two Of
their votes, and probably four.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01

CAIRO. Dec. 3i-Father Ohrwaider, who re-
Gently escaped from Omdurman, is strongly in
favor OF reconQuering the soudan. In an inter
view today he declared that Mahdism had been
expiring ever since the death OF the so-called
FL Mahdi and his successor, Mahdi KhAlfa
who is now IS years old, is losing his energy.
He leads luxurious life, possessing a harem of
$50 inmates. He has abandoned all designs TO
extend his power northward. The Mahdi
means 10 attack the Italians at Bisha, first or
ganizing an expedition OF 1000 troops 10 take
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Pulitzer to Start a Chicago Paper.

CHICAGO. Dee. 3l.-A snort time ago the CHI
cago Word with capital stock Of $4,000, was
incorporated under the laws Of the state. The
Ersniag journal says Joseph Pulitzer, proprie-
tor of the New York World. IS back OF the enter
prise, anu ADDS the following; Pulitzers agents
have been in the city fOr several weeks nego-
tiating purchases, betting this latest great
newspaper venture and the requirements OF a
reguislre plant Negotiations were opened with
the proprietor of e Democratic daily, but were
not closed owing TO the Iact that he persis;ently
raised the ptice just when the deal was about
10 De closed As natural consequence ali the
negotiations dropped. and the result will be
thar Pulitzer VIII essay in Chicago repetition
OF his success in New York aud II Louis
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
The New York senate Muddle,

NEw NoRK, Dec. 5l.-A morning paper SAYS
that the Republicans n New York are holding
consultations relative 20 the recent contested
election results IN tais state. The paper say..
There was a meeting OF Republican leaders Of
The state last ght ThO-e present were sens-
tor Hiseock AID ex-SeGators Plstt and Warner
Miller, Collector Hendricks, ChAlncey NJ
Depew, Chairman OF the Republican state Com.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Japan EncroaehIng on Spain.

MADRID. Dec. 31.-A sensation has been caused
by advices from ManiIa, the capital OF ths
Philippine islands, to the effect that Japan has
occupied some OF the Islands near the Mariana
islands. Government organs declare that a
spanish squadron will visit the principal ports
OF Japan, and then, dispensing, proceed TO
Mariana tor the purpose OF re asserting Spanish
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Trivial Explosion in Dublin Castle,

DUBLIN, Dec. 3l--An explosion today did
slight damage 20 Dublin castle, the official resi-
dence Of the Earl OF Zetland. The explosion
occurred directly under the room in which the
priyy council meets, and may have been caused
oy gas, though some ssy that the Fenians are
responsible and that the explosive was gun
cotton. The privy council met a. usual after
the explosion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
The Kansas Senatorship.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 31-The most sauguine
applicant Tor senatorial honors this morning is
ex-Congressman Perkins, but Major Hudson
seems TO be in the lead. The last candidate to
be presented Is William Buchanan. OF Kansas
City, Kan. The governor viii give no informa-
ton except that he Will make the appointment
We
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01

mlttee Brookheld. Colonel George Bliss and
Joseph Choate as counsel Just what viii be
done none OF the gentlemen present wouid saw.
out all are unanimous in saying that every legal
means wiIi be exhausted before surrender is
made. Inc general opinion OF Republicans is
that the senators viii refuse 10 Join in the or.
ganization OF the Senate until the Democrats are
prepared to act fairly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
A Crank shoots at House of Commons.

LONDON, Dec. 3i.-A named Borlas a
graduate OF oxford university, was arrested to-
day while amusing himself by b0mbarding the
house OF commons with a revolver. In court
Borlas declared that he was al anarchist and
he wanted to show his contempt for the house
OF commons. He decided that shooting at the
house would be the proper course 20 show con
tempt The prisoner vas remAnded for a fur
ther hearing. The opinion is that the man is
mentally unbalanced.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
suicide of a Baltimore Merchant.

BALTIMORE. Dec sL-Jacob II. !. Wight, one
OF the best known tobacco merchants OF Balti-
more. committed suicide ST his residence this
morning with revolver. Wight had become
melancholy o account OF the continued sick
ness OF ais family. There Is fear Mrs. Wight
NAV lose her mind, owing 10 the great shock
and mental strain
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Costa Rica Surrenders to Blaine.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. Sl-Reciprocity ar
rangements were signed today between Secre-
tary Blaine and Senior Calvo, diplomatic repre-
sentative OF Costa Rica at this city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
The French Tariff BnI Passed.

PARIS, Dec 8i-The chamber today rejected
the duty OF "A frames placed on petroleum oy
tire Senate and agreed 20 duty OF IL francs oa
refined and francs on crude petroleum. The
tariff bill was then finally passed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
ARrarian Kiota In Hungary.

V1ZSSA, Dec. 3I.-Ths Hungarian village af
Dorosma has OF late been the scene of serious
agraTian riots crowd OF peasants who as
semblsd in church to publicly assert their de-
mands were iorcIbly disIodged b. troops. sew
erai persons were wounded ia the struggle.
Troops sul occupy The slreeta 70 keep order.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Marie Van zandt in Hard Luck.

PARIS, Dec. 3l.-Ths tribunal has declined
either 10 award damages 20 Marie Van Zandt or
compel the new spaper lie Petit P1risi.nne to
publish in an American paper the apology il
makes for stating that she drunk On the
stage during q performance IN the 81. Peters
burg opera-house.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Secretary EIkins Takea Charpe.

WASHINGTON City, Dec. 3l.-Secre:ary Elkins
came to the war department this morning and
received the officers of the departments He at
once entered upon the discharge of mis- duties
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Eminent Russians Robbed in ChieaE.

CHICAGO, Dee. 3l.-Mornng papers noted the
fact that two mysterious Russians stopping at
one of the hotels registered simply As ''Naci-
moxf" and "Klador" They denief themselves
10 an interviewer, and that enterprising young
man proceeded 10 hazard various conieetures,
finally concluding that they we're either nihil-
istic plotters who had escaped the Russian
secret police, or else members OF the
latter body in search OF plotter.
These surmises had the desired effect
OF breaking the reserve OF the gentlemen today,
the elder oi whom proved 10 be Nice-Admiral
penazimoff. of the Russian navy, who was re-
turning home after service of three years in the
Pacific squadron, ompanied by his staff Off
Ger. Count de Klador The admiral said bis stay
here would be somewhat prolonged, as pick
pocket last night relieved him OF his letters and
all his yaluahles as he was leaving crowded
thester lobby AMI he must necessarily await
more funds and the action OF the police.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
An American Duchess Married.
Rn..ia Order. More Iron.

PARIS, Dec. 3l.-The Duchess OF Campo seiIeo,
formerly Miss singer, o; New YORK, was married
today - M. Paul soosge.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
,-ux.nes cnmnanr Goesout Of Ru.lnes.

Bosrox. Dee 3I.-The Prudential Insurance
COMPANY, of Boston, doing fire business, has
decided 10 wind up It's saalrs, and has re-insured
t.rlsks "A the Home Insurance Company, OF
~. XI-.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01

Money 10 loan on improved city property at
lowe rates and on most favorable terms J. b.
Eauis,ou, ofiee il the seattle savings bank
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
EIlr. mines plea for New Years. a. Pipsra

LONDON, Dec. si.-Ihs Russian governInen
has ordered four new ironclads.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01
Governor HIPS banquet has been the subject
OF criticism for y week past, aud the New York
Times few days ago said:

Times few days ago said:
For some weeks Governor Hill has had ths
unwelcome fact forced upon him that his
so-e allied speech at Elmira had fallen
ist, and had injured whatever chances
he ha;tered himself that he had
ior the presidential nomination. It was an i'm
pJFtaIt crisis IN bis cheek cred career, ani what
10 do he dldu't know. After many days of bitter
thought be had che idea. summoning 10 the
executive chamber Charles T. Peck commits
sioner Of labor statistics, who has been dong
his dirty WORK since the death OF VIII.
lam l. Muller. he outlined plan
lhe next morning there appeared a litte
unoltrgsiVe touF-lne item in most OF the parers
throughout New York state 10 the effect mat
give the governor A complimentary han
quet on the eve OF his yacatng the
guoernaioTIal caajr. This dinner was OF
course, spontaneous affair, gotten ND as
deserved compliment 10 Il great
Democratic leader Since that item anneared
Nr. Hi worked night ana DAY with his commit
tee, consisting q. state Treasurer u lniOrth As.
Sl>taut Adi4laGt-Geueral McEwfu. and the
IacJotum, Peck, making preparations or tn s
unique ioye feast, the cfCwHlng ,ory OF which
was u be 'tc - cen from the governor treat
Ing OF great national questions in his own
Ia.Inljao!e way. y AIch lie iondly expects vii
oautarate the effects OF ais Z. mira frse-coipsge
eli - ~ TINS banquet. besides the state Of
Lc-r, an ;1eir deputies, who III. ''psy the
freight. there were u be the two governor. and
their stats, LjeuIepant-C' oyernor-eIee -hee.
han, the Democratic state commit
Tee, ant enough welI-known Demo
cfats within ana without the state
- bring he ;otsl up % round 80 Lieutenant
Governor Jones. il had been decided ~ M H.u
was bot 10 receive an invitation. NO traitors
need apply, said his sxcelleHcy. Atthts ban
qust HI proposed 10 II Sc the eaOtt ut H. lie
We hodge -podgs II ill-couStructed co glivo-al sen
ie0ces Ike his recent b.d 10 the free silver
elsRen; OF n party, and therefore, unlike the
a.. sr. ne wrote Z himself This was 10 easy
task ior rnAu Who devoted himself 10 vote
getting by lAeglt mate means, rather than
10 matters OF great pubic import with which
TIE governor ot a great state l. SUPPOSED
% concern himself. But he is moth 5np
II uut a. iDGefat!gRble worker where his
own interests are at stake, and he Is stra. ming
every nerve 70 enter pun DIS career as l. n Etad
states senator amid a blaze OF glory which shall
dazzle the ewes and excite the envy o. his les
gifted associates IL that august body. Hill not
ou-y 4LJeces. Cd himself With the genera. dlrec-
t.oa @. tue dinner. but he even concerned him
SET VIII the most minute details.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-01

Have you found anything take away the chill being
1ut in these cold and winter days Try cup Beef
Tea made from Cudahys Rex Brand Beef Extract Nothing
quals strengthening and refreshing drink Cudahys
Rex Brand is entirely free from the burnt salty and
ofensve odor of other extracts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

very plausible arguments IN support OF
the faith that is in him.
In December Lippinc0a Mrs. BLOOMFIELD
MOORE resurrects KELLEY. of KELLEY motor
fame. She says:
AT the present time Keelev Is concen-
trating his efforts on the perfection OF his
mechanical conditions TO that point
where, according 10 his theories, he VIII
be able to establish on the Nintns a
sympathetic affinity with pure polar mega
tive attraction, minus magnetism"
II is to be- hoped he will succeed.
A feature of the February No. OF the
Igeto Peterson magazine ia a story, entitled
THE Christmas Mall" by M. u. McCLEL-
LAND, of Virginia.
The Southern COlLegidn, published oy the
students of Washington and Lee Oniver-
city, embellished Its December NO. WIN
fine picture Of Hon. JOHN RANDOLPH LUCK
ER. who is professor of equity. commercial
constitutional, and international law IN the
institution.
Octave THANET, in q review OF Dr.
Thomas NELSON PAGES Marse Chan. says
1T is an idyl and an epic in one. In tht
space of one little tale lies compacted al
the tragedy OF war, the April glory OF love
the brilliant Joy of courage, and the desc
laton of bereaved and defeated OLD age.
In the Christmas No. of Ftiter's So'dheIT
Mdqdzine J. SouLE SMITH takes a singularlJ
sweet and suggestive view OF JOSEPH
| ERNEST REMAIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
One OF LIES Faiinres
m

Mrs. Hiram DAILY: And so you've 60,
your old cook back thought you toio
mo she was married about three months
ago and had gone 10 housekeeping.
Mira Riverside Rives: She has gwen ar
Housekeeping and has come Cack 20 me.
Mrs. Hiram DAILY: What was tne mat
terl
Mrs. Riverside Rives: She couldn't gel
i'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

Furthermore. on the subject OF slavery; It
omits and suppresses all the facts OF ms
sorv which constitute the true yindication
~ The honor and morals OF the southern
people These assertions are SO utterly
and % stupdly false that ,s.s 9ne I s@S',
- = Yankee. who Is writing under
tbs thoneht that at last tho south
Is set right before the :, void ssIs wi. sg ~
m iao t't,nd a nseudopym. For. IL he has
n nG' r SsSlsa to lose be would surely
have lost i BY signing s; real e. name nan 70 tsS
sbnmt nr 90 History OF the United States:
With ali ia defects land | do not pretend
to dony thatit has many. it is at all events
BY far the most vigorous defence ndDnoS 81 'ns ia
tone indeed. is 40 ardently southern that
many will consider it TO err on that slde;
But. be that as 1t may. a copy OF u shoui;a
be owned by every family r, ia n az 80
Land. X. II: DAnN 100
University of Virginia. December IL. lo'I'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
r1Nn1cAr1oN OLE TIE SOUTH.

Upland" likewise tells us OF Greg's
systematic calumnies and libels against
jefferson Davis" and declares
that. so far from being a yindcation Of
the South, this book us the very CON
trary. Il repudiates all of her greatest
men: oil of her most cherished principles ;
all of her soundest Democratic doctrines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Chickens or Bases

"No; the negro will never make base
ball player"
why not. pray ?"
You never can convince him that the
time to make home-run isn't when he
gets a fowl out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Literary Notes.

In the California Magazine for December
THOMAS CRAWFORD JOHNSTON concludes his
discussion of the question, did the
Pbenioians Discover American" He is
satisfied that they did, and adduces some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
TIE pURITANS.

And here is another example OF accu-
racy. Mr.. Greg rs merclless IN his de-
nunclatiou Of the faults OF the Puritan
settlers, but never admits their high VIZ
tues, their dauntless faith" etc. The first
part of this sentence is true, but the Sc
eond is false. 1.-The first Puritan colonists
of New England" says Mr.. Greg page
1857 were, after their own fashion, an
eminently aw-abiding race. lntoierant OF
control from without. rebelllous against
royal or episcopal authority. they were
equally intOlerant of intestine license"
"The poorest families (VOlume H., page
1857 were independent; the richest could
command but little hired labor, and that
little at home and abroad they must share
as well as direct. Their children were
from infancy obliged to assst-the boys IN
the lighter field-work. the girls in their
mothers domestic duties. The long WIN
ter was their school time. and the
teaching of the school was encouraged,
supplemented, explained. and enforced
by the vet more valuable training OF a
strict. a religious. and busy home life.
Their literature. If not album
dant, was select; their taste was formed,
their thought developed and deepened by
familiarity with the best works OF the
past. The minister. the school
master, and few others maintained IN
every village standard or cultivation 10
which the better born and bred among the
neighbors naturally aspired. The strict
domestic discipline. the respect for elders,
parents. and teachers enforced upon the
Young. maintained degree of good man.
ners, marked alike by selt-respect and re-
spect for others, the absence OF winch Is
NOWADAYS the most striking characteristic
of n colonial eOclpty.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
The Chicago Girl.
r.ttr.. N~..v. - ..l,rt

TNUTIItU NV INN-'II'I
She has a cultured mind.
And she doIes on foreign phrase;
She likes % have you mud
That she's really getting blsse.'
When In the twilight street
Tho evening sunbeams lower,
She will with Joy repeat
Her tales Of atlaires de cpur.
From Frenchy phrase 70 Spanish verb
Her little talk viii nOp;
She has nerve That Is superb
Sh5 tells the people they 70 De rop'
The waters. stiff like sentrios.
Find it hard % keep straight faces
When hccahs FOR fayOrite entrees
And asks for certain glaces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Com moo Cause.

tChicago News hecord'I
why is young Hobson pessimlstl"
Hes rich. happy, youthful, healthy,
and has good prospects,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Each Has Flavor.
-.. - $3.50

IChlcago NsNs"hec"tu'I
She (kissing him): You've been drink
ing. can smell II.
He: And you've been powdering. can
taste IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

In SiIentta salus,
Harlem Lite.l
She s4w note TO her husband.
70 was in a wOmsn's handwriting.
DID she open 10? No: not she,
Although g. looked 80 inviting.
Did she worry aboni2 Oh, no!
For one won't, while another one viii
You 500. She knew whom 20 Was from
IL Was her dressmaker's oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

good many people under the impression that we are
private sale. You can buy fine clothing a
you will be too late, as
90 NM SUITS worth s.5 be sold at 1926
worth $40 Sl251 VIII De SOLD atS anuso
. SUITS worth 81 viii be sold at Sl4S
q" PaS fANIs stripe worth s. will be sold at s249
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-22

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