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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-27
FIRE IN A LIVERY STABLE.
Bill Behring's Barn Saved by Very
Quick Work.

The California livery stable on South
Eighth street, of which William Behring is
proprietor. caught fire about IL O'Clock last
night and but for the fact that Police Officer
Milllgan discovered the fire as soon as it
broke out and promptly turned in an
alarm, the building would probably have
been destroyed. As it was the damage
was very light.
Behring and his barn man were asleep
in the building at the time. and
the officer awakened them before
turning in the alarm. There were
fourteen head OF horses in the barn, but
these and the wagons were all gotten out
promptly before there was any danger.
There happened to be very little in the
lott, so the fire did not spread as rapidly
as it otherwise would have. But when
the fire department arrived the
flames had broken out through
the roof and the whole up
stairs was ablaze. A stream of water was
gotten on ii without delay and inside of
tive minutes the fire was practically out.
The damage viii not exceed 500. The
origin of the fire is mystery
and the only explanation Mr..
Behring could give of it was that some
tramp might have gained an entrance TO
the loft and left some matches lying
around.
In getting the horses cut one of them
kicked Mr.. Behring on the leg, hurting
him considerably, but not seriously.
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CRIME AT CHRISTMAS
Horrible Triple Murder and Sui
eide at Worcester, Mass.
WHOLE FAMILY KILLED
A Prominent Alabaman Assassin tod-
Daring Robbery Of San Fran.
cisco Saloon.

WORCESTER Mass, Dec. CA horrible
triple murder and suicide was discovered
today in the upper fat of a tenement
building at 81 fainter street. Henry c.
Varnum and his little adopted daughter
Florence were found dead. The wife was
nearly dead when discovered. and died on
the way to the hospital, and Mrs. Wright,
mother of Mrs. Varnum, now lies at the
hospital in critical condition, unable as
yet to talk or indicate in anyway the story
of the awful event. Henry c. Varnum came
to this city from Sharon, VT, in Septem-
Der. and went to work in the shop of L. L.
Pollard. The family lived quietly, and to
all appearances happily. Mrs. Varnum
was regular attendant at the Hope Con-
gregational church. where she sang in the
choir, and her husband and little daugh-
ter often accompanied her. Mrs. Varnum
was not present at the services Sunday,
and the pastor, Rev. E. w. Phillips, re-
marked her absence, and expressed some
surprise, saying Mrs. Varnum was not the
sort of woman to stay at home because it
was too cold. Mr.. Phillips today went to
the Farnum house and rang the bell,
but received no answer, and called the oc-
cupant of the middle dwelling, who said
lie had not heard anything from the Var
nuns. Mr.. Phillips went upstairs i'm
mediately, and passed through the parlor
into the back parlor, and then into the
kitchen.
He then pushed open the door Of bed
room leading off from the kitchen, and
terrible sight met his eyes. Lying on the
bed, covered with blood, were Mr.. Varnum
and wife. The man was quite dead. but
the woman was breathing heavily. In a
cot in the corner of the room lay the
child, turned over on her face, also dead.
Phillips waited to see no more, but rushed
down stairs and telephoned for the police.
When the police arrived the mother, Mrs.
Wright, was discovered in an adjoining
room. She was conscious. but not able to
speak, though she understood what was
said to her. The body Of the man and
child were removed to an undertaker's
and the woman carried to hospital.
Mrs. Wright is still unable to speak, but
may live. She is about 80 years of age.
The weapon with which the awful deed
was committed was an iron strap about
fifteen inches long, headed by cylindrical
piece of iron. Narnum himself was killed
by stab from knife identified as his
own. He was cut in the region of the
heart. There were no other marks upon
the body. There was no sign of violence
about the house outside the bed rooms.
Mrs. +. II. Hall. who lives in the tenement
below, says she heard slight sounds from
the child about O'Clock Sunday morning.
The noises ceased Immediately, and she
thought nothing Of them.
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day game with Tacoma the interest died
down somewhat, but with great battle
with Portland for the championship
of the Pacific Northwest in prospect, there
is no limit now TO the enthusiasm. The
Seattle Athletic Club is to put into the
field the strongest team it has yet pre-
scented, and good fighting chance for the
iaurels Of victory has set everybody On the
tiptoe of expectancy.
The melting off of the snow has given
the Seattle team chance to renew out
door practice. and it started in with a will
yesterday. In addition to practice in
kicking. passing and falling on the ball.
the eleven did regular work against
strong scrub team for an hour and a half.
r. NJ. Hurd and George Carter coached
and kept the men on the Jump all the
time. Probably 100 spectators saw the
practice.
The makeup Of the team that is to go
against Portland next Monday is not def
nitely decided. but there is some excellent
material TO choose from. The State Uni
versity men are responding nobly to help
out the athletic club, and in addition to
several candidates for places in the club
team several universities are lining up in
the scrub in practice.
In the Club rush line Church will be
found at center. with Madearis, of the
Universities, to fall back on. Blaine. who
umpired the Athletic Club University
game on December IL, and who played for
three years on the Wesleyan team. is
playing at right guard, while Harrais. of
the Universitys, is in the position
on the other side Of center. George Es-
plin is also trying for place as guard.
Quimby and Baxter, both Harvard men,
are at present working at right and left
tackle. For ends Ford, Hooker, Col
lings, Hicks and Oberteuffer are in
prospect. At quarterback Dickey,
who formerly played the position
at Princeton, may be found if he gets
back from an Eastern trip in time. There
are three other men who may be called
upon to play there. They are Ceilings,
Darlington and Hooker, all of the
University team. Randall and Fol-
som are playing the halves and
working together splendidly. The former,
may, however, be moved up into the
rush line, on account of his weight, while
Ford will drop back to half. Either At
kInson, who has played the position be-
fore on the team, or Peters, who was on
the Yale eleven along with Walter Camp,
will be at full back.
The team will have some valuable
coachers in w. b. Goodwin, r. NJ. Hurd
and George Garter, of Yale. and Tracy
Robinson, of Union. There will be prac-
tice at the University grounds this after
noon at 5 O'Clock.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE BLOCKADE
Imprisoned Travellers on the Union Pa
cific Relate Their Experience.

PORTLAND. Dec. o6-[Special e. II.
Thompson, a lumberman Of Brewer, ar
rived here today on the first train over the
Union Pacific since the blockade. He SAYS
the storm was very severe in the mountains
on this side OF the Cascades. and on account
of The terrible east wind, which blew srow
and sand mixed. along all points of the
river. Unprotected hy hills or trees life
was made very uncomfortable Two men
in that section had very narrow escape
from death by exposure. George Archi-
bald started Thursday morning to 20 from
his homestead claim in section %.
township l north Of range s east.
to spend Christmas with his neichhor
Hammond who lives in Section 80 of the
same township. Although the distance is
only four miles, and = still night came on
before he reached his destination. he he
came bewIldered by the darkness and
passed HammOud's cabin. and when. al Q
y. m. Hammond went out TO bring in some
wood he heard moaning. Taking his Ian
tern he proceeded in the direction Of the
nslse. ana found Archibald stalled in the
snow. and 50 exhausted that be was I'M
able 10 move another step. He was taken
10 the caolu and given all the attention
possible. ani Will get along ali right. The
other case was when Charles Cox g team
ster. on his way home from IL
tolrctte 10 Brewer, found Grant
Akcrs. proprietor Of q small sawmii two
mules south OF Brewer. IN m exhausted
condition. Akers was on his way home
from La;ourctje. snd had walked all day
~ the snow. which was wais, deep. Hav-
lns become exhausted and chilled
lie had seated himself in the
road. and was n enjoyment Of that
comfortable aud painless experience VIC.
comes 10 those near death from cold. 90.
vat him on sled AMI hurried him :u,o
Brewer, whore. with vigorous Rubbing ~
the hands of half dozen sturdy mil!
men. who worked in relays Of four hours
he IS finally restored 10 consciousness.
and Is now a, right. Il was a c.ose cal
for Mr.. ASess. In when taken ia hand his
r,u,se ha3 ceased 70 heat
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A LONG WANT FILLED.
Our First Week Over With .
Roaring Success.

Just one week ago opened our doors to the public
and 1t did not take very long to find out what the
feeling OF the public Hardly had the door been opened
when the rush began and though there was M
let up to it, Everyone seems to be happily surprised At
the immense assortment of holiday goods which are mao
ncenty displayed at the various counters and especial,
at such low prices they marked We are now pr
pared to wait everyone and give them goods the
very lowest market price, is our intention from now on
to keep anything and everything in the dry goods line which
our customers may possibly ask for visit the store
will convince you of the above facts in every instance
everything is entirely new and our PRICES ARE THE
LOWEST.
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THE DUBLIN EXPLOSION,
All But the Tories Think It Was Don
to Embarrass MorIev.

to Embarrass Morley.
DUBLIN. Dee. 26-The jury rendered
verdict that Saturdays explosion was due
to high-class explosive substance, placed
IN the court by persons unknown.
Scotland Yard detectives are ex-
tremeiy active. Chief Secretary Nor
ley, accompanied by McDermott, at
torney general and Solicitor General
Hemphill, visited the spot where
the explosion occurred and made careful
investigation. Pending the arrival of
Col. Majendie, chief inspector of explo-
sives, the scene of the wreck has been left
untouched. There is scarcely a doubt,
save in the minds of the Tories, that the
whole affair was due to personal
spite, or perhaps desire to bring
discredit on Chief Secretary Morley's
administration. The place was WIS.,
tied by thousands today. To pre-
vent intrusion on the scene the police put
a chain across Exchange court, and
strong force stood outside the chain to
restrain the great throngs from pressing
over or under. Extra police and military
patrols have been detailed to guard most
of the public buildings, and no one Is al
lowed to loiter in the vicinity.
LONDON. Dec. 26.--The suggestion is
made that the Dublin explosion was the
work of Anarchists, and part of the plot
discovered some time ago to carry on a
dynamite propaganda in Great Britain in
behalf of the Anarchist cause. Scotland
Yard officials. however, scout the idea.
The explosion has caused uneasness here,
and public buildings. railway stations.
ETC., have been put under extra guards.
All the precautions taken during the last
dynamite eutrages in this city are being
observed. No unknown person is allowed
to enter the government offices without
giving an account of himself.
A number of papers commenting on the
Dublin explosion regard it as political
crime. and declare it is the outcome of
Morley's conciliatory policy. The papers
of his party attribute it to a mere private
grudge, having no political significance.
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On Hand:-If So, Here II What You
Can Buy.

On Hand:-If So, Here II What You
Can Buy.
Furniture almost new in six-room house,
cost 81 300. you can buy for $500.
Thirteen shares of Merchants National
Bank stock, worth s1,725. you can buy for
$3.50.
Two lots. corner Moltke and Harrison,
worth s., 1000, you can buy for s., 900.
A lot in East Park, 69xi20, up on the
hill, fine view, worth 81, 200. you can buy
for 500.
Anice residence seven rooms, we'll built,
city water and electric light, ground ter
raced, fine views Sound and Lake, more
than two lots 60xl20. East Park, near
Broadway. worth 1900, you can buy for
s., 500; only 81. 100 cash; 81, 700 three years,
7 per cent. interest.
A pair of as fine residence lots as YOU
can find in the city within stones throw
of Henry's new $40. 900 residence, worth
S2.40O, you can buy for $3.50: half cash,
balance one and two years. per cent.
Three houses, seven rooms each, lots
60x120. fine views, worth So, 500 each, you
can buy for $500 cash. or on your own
terms. 10 per cent. advance.
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JACK M'AULIFrE Is WARY.
Ne Thinks Dick RurKe May Turn Out
Mighty Stir Game.

NEW York, Dec. 26.--The match between
Jack McAuNffe and Dick Burge for $f5.-
COO purse before the Coney Island Ath-
letic Club. is still uncompletei. owing 20
Dick Burgess representatives refusing 10
sign articles containing the clause that
both men must deposit 4 forfeit Of $40, 600
each. * stipulated by McAulifle.
ii is the opinion now that NcAuliffe Is
anxious 10 see Barge and measure him
up before signing. as he IS afraid that he
vii! 60 up against stiff game Ike Demp-
sey Il is stated that Judge Newton ~
tired Of getting the men together, and
NAV at any time declare the fight oil.
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TACOMA, Dec g. -lSpecial. = The Ia
coma Athletic Club has been in comm0ui-
cation with several rugliists in n0pes of
having another contest soon. Collins
alias Green. of San Francisco. has written
that he will not Ugh; again and has given
up the ring. and arrangements are being
made 10 have noo.ey. Of san Francisco,
and James NJ Wha.en meet il possible.
Dooley Is reported as being q hrst-class
fighter, as he would have Of = necessity 10
be, say Whalen's friends, 20 go against
him. The weight would be Us pounds.
i; was reported that Whalen has opened
ND q cigar and tobacco stand in Chicago.
II 50 il will be impossible tor him 10 ac-
cent another contest.
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RUINED BY THE WHEAT PITS.
Il. =. Corser, n Minneapolis Real Estate
Dealer, Compelled to Ass.rn

M1NNEAroIIs, Dec. 26.-The business
world was startled today by the announce
ment that +. ;. Corser. the veteran insur
ance and real estate agent, had become in
voIycd TO such an extent that he must
necessarily make an assignment. F.
Corser Is not the only one involved.
bat the firm OF T.. :. Corser & Co. will
have 20 make an assignment This firm
consists Of l.. B. E.wood, ". Z. Badger
and J. BE. knapp, all wel!-known business
men. Il is very difficult to arrive a, the
true state Of affairs until the affairs OF the
firm are placed in the hands OF receiver
AND tae liabilities and assets have been
carefully figured M. 1t is thought that
tile presen. prospects are that Mr.. torse-
VII he able 20 meet his oh. cations nearly
IN fall. The estate will show a tair
valuation, the real estate assets
amounting 70 nearly 500 0n1. The assets
VIII amount TO about 81 0o0 in excess of
the liabilities The amount received bv
the unsecured creditors VIII LARGELY de-
pend upon the management and success
iI handling OF the estate.
Il : 70 the wAea, pits az MlnDeanolis
and Chicago thar the failure must be cred
.'ed. The story - that his losses IN wheat
aggregate S5o,0r. When Corser was
asked about the matter he did not DENY
tina. re had lost money in wheat specula-
lions.
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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL MEN.
Seattle Team Preparing for tho Invasion
of British Columbia.

practice game of the Seattle Associa-
ton football team at West Seattle yester-
day brought out a good attendance of
players. The men are in good trim and ex-
pect to come out victorious it their coming
matches with Nanaimo and Victoria.
They play in Nanaimo on Saturday, De-
cember 81. and in Victoria on Monday,
January 1. The team that take the trip
will be made up as follows.
Goal, w. Sims; backs, J. Duncan. R.
Work. captain; half-backs. E. Williams.
III. Work. J. White; forwards, L. Helm. d.
c. Mckenzie, J. Bruce. ]. Beggs, R. Nc
Cam; umpire, g. W. Farley.
The club is now negotiating with the
Association football team of Portland and
game will likely be arranged for the near
future. A match may also be made with
Astoria. Or.
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NEW YosK. Dec. GA desperate fight
was decided here this evening. The pr!n-
einals q; the vicious conflict we-e
Billy Welsh. Familiarity known as
d" Little John. " and Joc ns,v.
Of BROOKLYN. The men tough; for a
purse OF 500. and weighed in 3. 1893 grounds.
about so people witnessed the iis:ic arcu.
mont Welch was the aggreSsor through
out the battle and secured . yerd.-t IN the
middle OF the second round. During the
xlna.up WeIch sco.ed i've knock!uNns.
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HUNGARIAN CABINET SCANDAL.

Four Million Florins Embezz1ed in the
Department OF Education.
BUpA PEsTH, Dec. 26.-The fact has just
been made public that during the Ire
fort ministry 1900, 600 forins were en-
bezzled in the department of education and
public instruction. Count Czaky, an in
cumbent of the ministry in question, both
in the Zapary cabinet and in the present
Wekoule cabinet, has known of the en-
bezzlement for some time, but has made
no mention of it. No information is ascer-
tainable as to the mode OF the fraud or the
identity of the dishonest officials.
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by parties unknown. About nightfall
someone was heard at the front gate of his
dwelling, and Mrs. McConiquodale called
her husband, who went out. A gun was
discharged by someone at the gate and Nc
Coniquodale received number of buckshot
in bis head and face He fell and expired
without uttering . word. Nothing is said
to explain the origin Of the tragedy. There
is much excitement in Coffeyville.
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As an investment we can offer you for
few days the best buy within the city,
within one block of Pike street. looxlM.
income today 800 per month, $1,000 runs
three years at per cent. interest; give Us
$4,000 cash and owner will sell; properly
is worth S25, 900.
a bus ness lot on Third street. one-hali
block from Pike; make an offer; easy
terms.
Best improved lot on Front street; In.
come $50 a month; $50. coo will buy it.
A three-story brick, thirty foot 'front.', on
Washington street, genuine bargain: in.
come $500 per month; easy terms; $500
cash will handle il.
Some good acre tracts--20, 40 and 90
acres.
One block in Moss addition to South
Seattle, 81, 500 cash.
No trouble to show property.
Come and see US.
The above list is subject to prior sale.
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Briber ArtOn's PaperS.

interview with Ar.on, the go-between in
the Panama affair, in which he says his
papers are in a safe place, nobody being
able to get hold of them. He remarked
significantly that he regarded De Rein
ach's death as a warning to himself.
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A Christmas Present to /. COLLEGE.

CLEVELAND. Dec. 26.-John L. Woods. 8
wealthy retired lumber merchant, gave
$125. 900 today to the medical college of the
Western Reserve university as a Christmas
present. The university has received du-
ring the past two years gifts aggregating
Salo n10
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Serious Accident to . Chicago Woman.
CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Tonight Mrs A. E.
Mitchell entered a cable car without
noticing that her foot had become
entangled in coil of telegraph
wire. When the car started and the wire
was made taut, Mrs. Mitchell was dragged
from her seat through the door and
against the rear platform of the car. Be-
fore she could be liberated her leg was 50
badly cut by the wire that amputation
may be necessary.
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New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26-The track was heavy
Summaries:
Five furiongs-Duke of Kent won, Nathan
Frank second, Horace Leland third. Time, I'LL
Five and 4 half furlougs-Biliie Duncan won,
The Judge second, Highwayman third. Time,
lis
Seven furiongs-Green Leaf won, Dixie sec.
ond, Bees Wing third Time, 40.
MIle-Bret Harte won, Texas Star second, w.
l. Nunson third Time. 2:0l.
Nile - Zsmpost won, Benny Byrd second.
Nelolse Third. Time 2:0I4
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prixeaxhs at San Francisco.

SAN FstNcisco. Dec, 2i-~Charley John
son. ~ Minneapolis. and Jack Hall. Of
San Francisco. fought tonight AZ the palo
Alto Club lor 81 ,0o. Hall had the test II
the nght throughout. bat Johnson on ~
chance blow on the JAW.
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Stanford University Defeats tho Home
Team, 72 to q.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 26.-There were
5000 people at Athletic park this afternoon
TO witness the struggle between the STAN
ford and the Los Angeles football teams.
This was the biggest crowd ever present
on the grounds. Stanford easily outplayed
Los Angeles in the first half, scoring five
goals and one touchdown, or 81 points, to
Los Angeles O. The second half was
worse for Los Angeles than the first. In
short, Los Angeles was not in it at all.
The full score was 72 to in favor OF the
Sianfnrds
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The Saloon Porter's Christmas Present.
The Murder Confession Probably True

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-James Williams. the
colored man who yesterday confessed COM
plicity in Paris murder, stuck to the story
today. with the reservation that he was not
an active accessory. He has been exam
ined by physicians, who pronounce him of
sound mind. The police will now look up
his story carefully
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Suicide of Parnell PaIlbearer,

CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-J. J. Reagan, said to
have been an honorary pallbearer at Par
neil's funeral, committed suicide in this
city yesterday owing to trouble over the
division of some property in Dublin.
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PREPARING FOR roRrLANn.
Seattle Athletic Clubs Football Team
Hard nj Work.

Football IS al present higher in the srale
q popularity than il has ever been before
In Seattle. Following the Thanksgiving
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Another Horse Killing Tournamen

VIENNA, Dec. o6.-Negotiations are IN
der way for military ride from Vienna
to Rome, distance of 200 kilometers
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The dry goods store of Al Haas and Al Sieber,
aud number of business houses of slater NO.,
were burned Monday. Loss. si0o.'0o
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Rebellion in Corriente. Argentine.

BUENos AYREs, Dec. 26.--Ten thousand
troops have been modified to suppress the
spreading rebellion in the Argentine PROV
ince of Corrlente