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Mr. cieveland's merry Christmas.

New YORK. Dec. 24.-Christmas came to
President Eleot Cleveland to-day in vari-
GUS forms, but there was one thing which
was rather u respected and which he got.
Rev. Father kessel of the church
OF the Holy kedeemer, State Sena-
tor Geo. +. Roesch and Henry Wolf waited
upon him to-day and without preface pre-
sented to him a beautiful gold headed cane
which had been voted to him at the fair
held by Father kessel's church previous
to the election. The presentation commit
toe, without any formality, explained to
MIR. Cleveland that the cane had been voted
Dental candidate. and gave the handsome
stick into his hands. he president cleo,
responded in n few words and the episode
was concluded. Merry Christmas greet
ings were exchanged and the committee re.
tired.
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Ran a Gauntie. or Dangers.

PHIrApELpuIA, Dec. 24--The British
steamship Ameer, from Caibarien dropped
anchor off Glocester last night. Her OUT
ward appearance foretold the thrilling
experience abe had had with the elements.
On Dec. 49, when ON tho southern edge OF
the gulf stream. the ship had n marrow es-
cape from destruction by waterspout,
which fortunately passed under her stern,
not many yards from the ship, after d
hot race with her engines wide
open. The Same evening she ran into
storm. The seas were furious, swept the
deck and started seams. Everybody on
board was more or less injured. The ves-
sci nearly foundered
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Capital Notes,

It is learned on the best author rity that
Justice Lamar is suffering from Brights
disease.
All of the executive departments closed
at noon Friday. They will not be open
again till Tuesday morning
Commodore VIM. Folger has resigned his
position as chief of the naval ordinance de-
partment on account of his ill-hea.th.
The president has under consideration
the appointment of citizen of the United
States as chief justice of Somoa, to succeed
Justice Cedarkranz. who has been asked to
retire because of dissatisfaction on the part
of natives with his administration. Great
Britain and Germany have left the aelec-
tion of his successor to the United States
government,
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On the Road to Rsoovsrv.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-Blaine was re-
ported by DIR. Johnson Tonight to have
passed the best day he has had for some
time past DR.. johnson paid the usual
two o'clock visit and finding Blaine's con-
dition so satisfactory, he did not make his
last visit for the day until 10 o'clock this
evening. when he found no particular
change in tho patients condition. At a
late hour tonight lights of tho second floor
were dimly burning and it was evident
thai the family had retired early.
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THE WRIT ISSUES.

County Canvassers Ordered to Canvass the
Vote of tho County.
Whom tho supreme court convened at 10
a. m. yesterday. Chief Justice Blake an
nounced for the court that it had decided
to grant the application of Eugene E.
Leech for psremptory writ Of
mandate directed to the canvassinc
board Of Choteau county, ordering them to
make rscanvass of the vote of the county,
including the Box Elder precinct. The de-
cision of the court was unanimous. Il ia
expected that a written opinion will be
handed down in the case on Tuesday, in
which the court will express its views. and
cite authorities in support of the several
rulings made during the progress of the
hearing before the supreme court.
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SNOW RlocRntle Out West.

PORTLAND, Dec. 2t.-rThe situation this
morning on the railroads is practically un-
changed. There is no further fall OF snow
reported aud the Northern and Southern
Pacific trains are arriving and departing
with but slight delay. There ia a temporary
blockade on the Union Pacific. between
Hood river and The Dales whore the snow
10 so driftsd and crusted that it is impos-
able for trains to force their way through.
The rotary snow plows and large gangs OF
men are at work clearing the truck. 1t ia
expected that the road will be open by this
evening. No attempt ia being made to moss
freight.
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CABINET CHRIsTMAs.
How the Members VIII Enjoy tho uni
versai Holiday.

How the Members VIII Enjoy tho Uni
versai Holiday.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The holiday sea-
son of che year will be an unusually quiet
occasion in official circles this year. There
is no inclination among the families of
cabinet officers to make any display, in
view of the gloom that envelopes
the White house. There will be no dinner
parties. aside from those comprising menu
bers of their families and visitors. Vico
President Morton will have with him his
five daughters; Secretary of State and Mrs.
Foster hnvo with them Mrs. Fosters
mother and brother. MIR. and Mrs. McPher-
son, of Evansville, and few other guests.
Secretary of the Treasury Foster has gone
TO Fostoria where he will eat Christmas
dinner with his daughter. Secretary and
Mrs. Elkins have house full of children
for the holidays. ATTORNEY Gen
eral and Mira. Miller will have
their family increased by their new
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PREMIER NOT POPULAR.
A C.ergyman's Estimate of the New Ca
madam Official,

A Ciergyman's Estimate of the New Ca
hRlisn Official.
MONTREAL. Dec. .24.-The Witness to-
night publishes long interview with Kev.
Principal Douglas.sof tho Wesleyan theo-
logical college here, in which TINT we'll
known clergyman bitterly attacks Sir John
Thompson. the new dominion premier.
The attack is made because Thompson is a
Roman Catholic, and Douglas says he re
Rrets the appointment of man with such
record. From absolute data concorn ming
his antecedents." he says II find but little
to inspire either admiration of, or res pect
in, the man, and this feeling ia widespread d
in the dominion. In political. judicial, re-
iigious. and from all classes of citizens east
and west, conservative and liberal, save
perhaps interested politicians. I find con-
census of opinion adverse to the man, and
utter distrust OF his Jesuistio spirit and
policy. of which the country will have more
anon."
Concluding his remarkable uttsrauces.
Rev. Douglas says: 1--WE can only trust
and believe he will not be in the position
long,"
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Uncnrrent Coins.

WAsHINaToN, Dec. 24.-Representa
sayers, OF Texas. chairman of the sub-com-
mittee in charge of the preparation Of tina
sundry civil appropriation bill. is engaged
in an inquiry into the quantity OF light
weight or uncutrent currency held by the
government. This currency, both gold and
silver, now serves no useful purposes for
monetary uaes. since notes cannot be issued
against 1t while debased. sayers' inten-
ana provide for the increase of circulation
by its recoinage at full weight. A report
sent to congress earlier in the year shows
that there was in the treasury $15, ,OOO, 900 in
uncurrent gold coin. It was estim ated
that recoinage would cost $4,000.
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lncredulous in Arizona.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.. Dec, M.--Ths San Juan
river gold excitement has about subsided.
Parties are returning from tho placer fields
every day. The majority cay that there ID
no gold to amount 10 ANYTHING in the
placers. If there is any kind of develop
ment done on the river il will have to be
done by capitalists. and the proposition as
one. Ii is from twelve to thirty feet to bed
rock, and lots of water to contend with.
There has been no gold taken ont OF San
Juan, Notwithstanding it has been reported
that large sums have been pAnnod out. The
camp is no place for q poor man. The
desert, and there is no work there nor any
gold.
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THE LIGHTW .EIGHTS.
Jack McAuiife Signs u Document That In
Discredited.

Discredited.
New YORK. Dec. 4.-"Jack McAuliffs,
lightweight champion. attached his sigma
ture to document late tonight" says an
authrity on sporting matters, which Id
supposed to be the final articles OF agree-
ment to be signed by the champion and
Dick BurRe, Of England, but in reality
they are not worth the paper they are writ
ten on, 40 far as a contest is concerned.
There WAS some lively discussion be-
tween Newton and McAuliffe before the
latter signed McAuliffe demanded that
Burge should post forfeit of $4,000 TO
guarantee his appearance and be down to
the stipulated weight, 133 pounds. Newton
said this would be satisfactory, but said
BurRe must be present TO agree to suoh
terms, and he did not think Burge would
be satisfied. He wanted Newton to have
this stipulation put in the articles and
also wanted the fight to take place between
March "a and April 3. Then occurred .
lively spat and the result was that Newton
threw down his pen and refused poins
blank to complete the cont ract.n
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-25
ABOUT A GIRL.

Two Ranchmen Got Into n Quarrel and
One Is Killed.
BOHEMIAN, Dec. 2.-LSpeoial. during a
.danoe at Fly's Bridge, near Belgrade, last
evening, Albert Mcdonald and Chas
Vaughn, two well-known ranchmsn. got
into an alteration over girl. which re-
suited in Vaughn shooting Mcdonald
through the stomach. Vaughn and his
friends then left the dance and proceeded
to Manhattan, whore he gave himself up.
Mcdonald was attended bv a doctor, but
died this afternoon.
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mmoned for Consu,tation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-secretary Eikins
had conference with Gen. Schofield to.
day with regard to the best method of
effectually suppressin0 the apparently in
creasing lawlessness along the Rio Grande.
Capt. j. G. Bourke, Third cavalry, who
has been summoned from Texas for con-
sultation, will probably reach here Mon
day night. No official report in regard to
these troubles have been received for the
past two days.
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Bad Water a, Homestead.

UNIoNrowN Pa, Dec. 24.--T. G. Craw-
ford. president of the famous Homestead
advisory board, speaking of tho alleged
poisoning of non-union workmen, said that
the water at Honest cad is bad and makes
every body sick before he becomes acous-
toned TO il. lie asserts that the story of
for damages in large amounts by relatives
of men who died; that it is cheaper to hire
witnesses to testify falsely than to pay hall
n million
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sullivan's preoarlous Lease OF Life.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Ex Champion
John L. Sullivan, who has been here dur
ing the week, and who has not been par
ticularly careful OF his health. was taken
seriously sick during last night and 1t Is
reported that the physicians examination
discloses very decided tendencies towards
fatty degeneration of the hears.
1t is stated, as the physcian'a d
opinion, that II he lives moderately and
temperately, refraining from vioient exer-
tions and all undue oxcitement, he may g4t
along very comfortably for years. but II he
indulges in exocsses of any kind, and es-
pecially liquid exoesses, he 10 liable TO die
suddenly
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Trouble in tho Commit,ae,

WASHINGTON. Dec. "a. The trouble in tho
committee appointed to take part in tho
arrangements fog the Inauguration of Pres-
ident Cleveland culminatod TO-DAY in the
resignation of twenty-one democratic
members. A committee of fifty, with Col,
j. b. Berrett as chairman. was appointed
by Chairman Harrity, of the national DEM
ocratic committee. Chairman Berrett in
creased the committee by the addition of
eighty pronainens citizens, including many
republicans. Some of the democratic men,
bers of the original committee objected to
this, and the action to-day was the conse-
quence.
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Would Not Produce the Ballots.

SAN FRANoIsco. Dec. 24.--Registrar Bfewn
wss to-day ordered into the custody of the
sheriff for twelve hours by Superior Judge
Slack for contempt in refusing to produce
tho ballots cast at one of tha precincts in
the Thirty sixth assembly dissriot at the
recent election. and which are wanted in
connection with the investigation of al
legged election frauds now going on. A writ
of habeas corpus was sued out by the reg
istrar before tho supreme coart
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-25
Arbitrary Telegraph Rates.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Ths postmaster
general has issued a circular prescribing
the telegraph rates to be paid for the trans.
mission of government messages during
the fiscal year ending June 80. 1888 The
rates are the same as those promulgated in
the circular by the postmaster general three
years ago. and which the Western Union
objected to. Claims of that company for
telegraph service rendered during the past
three years have not yet been settled.
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Revenge OF the Matia.

New ORLEANS, Dec. H.--W. s. Parkerson,
assisted by insurance experts, made thor
ough investigation of the cause of tho fire
which destroyed his residence few nights
ago. They were convinced that it was the
work Of incendary. Twice within the nast
twelve months has the residence of Parker
son bean burned to the ground. Parker
sons prominence in the mafa movements
is believed to have incitel that trsaeherous
elan to the work of inoendiafyism.
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Reinach Was Poisoned .

PARIS, Dec. 24.--Examination of the re-
mains of Baron Reirach is about complete.
One of the chemists engaged in the exam
ination is authority for the statement that
he died of poison with an unnamed drug,
which did not operate for twelve hours
after taking. The conclusion reached is
that he did not commit suicide, but was
murdered. The suspicion aroused is not
entitled to the slightest credence.
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To Avoid overprod NC ton.

ALTON, ILL.,. Dec. 23.-At a meeting of
flint glass manufacturers held here it was
decided. after long debate pro and con, to
close every flint glass factory in the United
States for two weeks between Dec. l. 1892.
and Jan. l. 1893. The shut down will com
mence tomorrow. This action was taken
30 az to avoid overproduction OF bottle
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ST. PEIERsBuRa, Dec. 24.-Count Bunsky,
marshal Of the court, has issued an appeal
for aid Tor famine suff rrsrs in the province
OF Tula. There are $4,000 persons in the
province dependent upon outside assist
anee. Crops ere an utter failure and the
condition Of farmers even worse than in
1891. Typhus fever is raging to an alarm,
ing extent among the people. Fever suf-
ferers lie huddled together without attend
ance and without bread.
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daughter in-law and Miss Milier's fanoe.
Postm aater General and Mrs. Wanamaksr
will spend Christmas MT Lindenhurst, their
country place near Philadeiphia, whore they
will have family gathering. Secretary
Tracy will will dine with his daughter and
secretary and Mrs. Noble will have several
friends who are in Washington to dine with
them. Secretary and Mrs. Rnsk will dine
with their son and daughter.
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TO-DAY is Christmas, the
greatest of all Christian festivals.
The entire juvenile population
and the majority Of adults have
been made happy by the receipt
of gifts. The day Of the Saw
iour's birth is unknown and it
was not till the time of Pope
Julius I, A. d. 337-352 that
December 25th was finally fixed
upon as the day to be observed.
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Plans of the Popoltsts.

WASHINGTON, Fec. Ex-senator PETER
says no political party has mortgage on
the populists; that wherever they can elect
United States senator they will do SO;
where. by combining with another party,
they can elect. they will choose the one
most advantageous to the populists with
out sacrificing principle.
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sm o,hered Daughter and Self,

PATERSON. N. j., Dec. 24.-Mrs. Alice
Faulkner. servant in boarding house,
and her daughter. aged u, were found dead
in bed this morning. Tho woman evidently
ohoked the child to death and then smoth-
cred herself. Dependency is supposed 10
be the cause.
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Flossie Flew wien the Mon.v

TRINIDAD Col, Dec. pa warrant was
issued yesterday for the arrest of G. h.
Blake. now at Greeley. Blake 10 charged
with the embezzlemens of 4.500 from the
Continental oil company at this place,
where he was acting as agent. He ia a son
of ]. L. Blake, q heavy capitalist of Den
ver. and president of the western division
of the company. A woman named Flossie,
now at Leadvills, got most of the money,
and he gambled the balance. An officer has
gono to Greeley for the embezzler.
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Dsfransied tho stats.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Dec. A.-Vaaue charges
of misdoing on the part OF former officials
aud contractors of the state asylum for the
insane were made public to-day, whom ths
grand jury returned indictments against
eight mon, four or whom were arrested, ar
raiRned and released on bail They are i.
ID. Leur. former steward OF the institution,
Dotgan Brothers, coal contractors, and A.
III. Sewell, Hour contractor. Tho oharQns
embrace forgery. embezzlement and OBJ
tanning money under false pretansos.
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Armed Men Rowing.

BAN MIGUEL. Mexico, Dec. 24.-Excite-
rnent was created among the federal troops
stationed here last night by the report
brought by courier that several hundred
we'll armed mon wore seen near San Fer
nando Depasa. in the state of Iamaulipas.
II is believed that tho force is band of
smugglers and brignnds not connected with
the border revolutionary movements. A de-
tachment of troops we're ssnt after them.
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Ran Into sheen Train

DENVER, Dec. 2.-In regard TO tho seci-
dent on the Santa Fe road, near La Junta.
ID Ia said that Rayriond excursion train.
returning from California, ran into tha
rear OF u stock train, crushing the cahooae
and three cars loaded viii sheep. The
Pnllmans were not seriouely damaged. Two
trainmen and one atocknAn we're aliohtlv
hurt
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Call Loudly for War.

BuEsos AYnEs. Dec. 24.-The mounted
police were called upon to-day to break up
an nnti-Chilian demonstration of the pop
uiace. The mob was disper sed without any
serious injury to any one. Fosling runs
very high and the hot-headed enemies of
Chilli call loudly for war.
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Electric Companies Mt outs.

PITTsnuRa, Dec 24.-The Edison Elsc-
trio company asked the United States court
10 day TO restrain tho Westinghouse COM
pany from manufacturing the incandesoent
lamps on which Edison claims patent.
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Champion Wing Shot.

WrLLIAMspoRr, Pa, Dec. 2A-sThe Elliott
Fulford shoot to-day resulted in favor of
Fulford by SCORE of ninsty-six to eighty
nine Ths gives Fulford the champion
ship, as he had won two out OF three
matches shot previously.
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Weather Cold and had.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2i.-All incoming YES
sells are heavily coated with ice and report
the seas rough. The weather is very cold
and bad The thermometer marks nine
above zero here. and searching wind
makes 1t seem much colder.
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The Contest In wyoming.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Dec. "a. The action on
tho election ease. in which tho prize is two
seats in the legislature, has been put over
by the supreme court till Tuesday. The
chief Justice advised the lawyers 10 be pre-
pared to proceed further at once in case
either siae 10 dissatisfied with Tuesdays
decision
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Fight ON isuartl n shin

SAN FaANcssco, Dec. "a. ~~On board tha
British ship Gileruix this morning. win
Fulone had a fight with James johnson,
another Of the sailors and ths man began
staboina each other With thsir sheath
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-09-27
4 vaIuabIe Book.


Mr. Duncan McRa, Of RipgwoOd, this State
is now engaged In preparihg TINE WEST VIR-
GISIA MANUAL. AND COMPLETE STATE DIRRc-
TORY. 1t will be- as It's title indicates. a hand
book OF the State, and viii contain infofma-
ton valuable to every citizeplot tho State, and
contain the following |: A description Of tho
State giving Its size, situation, natural advuu-
tagcs. and especially treat of fitB industrigs and
enterprises; lie cities and towns ;,postofIices !;
streams and highways. with compie ietc tiitecto-
ries of every place in the State. -. s. fsss
twill have good colOrcd map OF the State,
showing every postohicc Complete official dI-
rcctorieS and latest statistics given.
There has been no siintlnr work on this
State'iesued. and the uifH "a 70 make uB' yalua-
bic reference book on the State MS p0ssible'in
a convenient form.
work and will make great effort for tile sue
cess of his book aud he should huYc the Bitp-
port Of our citizens in subscribing for this
work, and Of all officials In schdinl, him proper
Information from their Offices. oil 3IaT
Advertising leaves will be inserted through
the work for these who With 10 adtertise.
The work will contain about 400 pages and
VIII appear tue carly purt of next year.
The price Of the work IL very low, being
only 81 90 for the cloth and 81 90 for the pupcr
binding. 1905 iIi54 -
II Is desired IN order to obtain as near COM
plete directory as possible, that not only every
official, business aid professional person send
In his name aud address with his order far the
book, but that every tradIsman, NEE hatiic
farmer, miner, etc, do likewise, 80 all can bs
properly represented. Send in your order
with your name US carly ms possible, so your
name aud address with the name Of yonr bus
iHess will DC in the work.
N Address the anthor,
DUNCAN MORA,
81 KiDgwood, w. Va.