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DISCUSSING LARCENY.


Ropnbiionn Goadfufors In ths Thaft 81
states Put Tbstr Heads Togethsrs
WAsHNcToN, Dac. 1b.-.rhe republican,
senatorial caucus met again At 10 thia
morning and further discussed She pro-
Rramrno TO be followed by tho party In rs~
gard to prospective senatorial contests In
several western states. A resolution offered
by senator Hawley, OF Connections. waa
adopted authorizing the chairman (HsnatoF
shcrman) to appoint 4 eonrnittse OF hvN
senators to take into consideration the wis
dom and proprietv OF senatorial inteffcf-
ence III these contests. Tho obvious pur-
pose of tho resolution IA to refiads M.
pleasantly upon tho "petnicioua activity" Of
the democratic caucus committee In this
matter. There waa n general discusaiou OF
tho outlook in the west, and ths rosnlt Of
this was to greatly encourage the Western
senators. ,naamuch as II demonstrated shat
their eastern colleagues are by no means
lukewarm in the matter.
Those who participated in the discussion
| were Sanders. Senators Perkins, Dubois,
| Warren. Marderson, Paddock, Hoar, Hale,
Hawley, Morrill,. Carey and Sherman. The
concensus of opinion Expressed WAS that
while the senators did not desire nor pre-
tend to interfere with the states In cHrry-
| ing ont the will Of the people, Ii was the
duty OF the republican senators 70 reBent
strenuously tho assertions OF democrats
VINO now, hB they cnhrHe, are th}iuB 70 pok-
| vert public sentiment. II was shown to tho
satisfacthn OF the caucus that tho demo-
cratic steering committee has no ground
upon which it gave ont an authorized inter-
view in New York. and in corroboration OF
| this come figures were produced.
In Nebrnakn, ii waa said by speakers, tha
democrats had but four members In the en-
tire legislature, and In Kanaae but seven
teen. In North Dakotn the republican, had
n clear majority Of nine in both branches.
and in Wyoming five. In California and
Montana tho vote 10 close, with the popu-
lists holding tho balance OF power. Sena-
tor Morrill, made strong speech In which
no deprecated the assertions made by
democrats, and urged the republicans to do
whatever might be necessary to make plain
the fact that such assertions ware bAsed
upon assumptions Of the most violent
character and insulting to the integrity and
honesty OF the republican party. One Of
the active members of the caucus said Il
was not the intention of the republicans "a
appoint any ao-calied steering commit
tee," for the reason that the only purpose
of such n committee would be to exercisa
an improper influence upon the Legislatures
in the states in question.
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CONFUSION IN THE CHAMBER.
1t Is Brought About by the Affairs of the
Panama Canal.

1t Is Brought About by the Affairs of the
Panama Canal.
PARIS Dec TO- There was confusion
throughout the sitting of the chamber of
deputies to-day, caused by the discussion
of tho Boisserin proposals, such aS has not
been known III years. nj. Bourgeois. min
lister of justice, had previously announced
that he would oppose the Boisserin pro-
posal to invest the Panama committee with
called up bv Nj. Hubbard, motion for dis
cussion of the proposal was supported by
Ribot. premier. Brisson, president OF the
investigating committee, moved that the
chamber adjourn. J he committee, he
said, would have no difficulty in fulfilling
it's task, but if the proposals were brought
to discussion with the approval of the
chamber the committee would support them.
In the name of the committee. Brisson then
made an nttaok on Ribot and Bourgeois,
hia language at times being intemperate.
Bourgeois answered. saying the ministry
had determined to bring to q settlement.
A vote was then taken and resulted 42f to
22 in favor Of proceeding with the discus
sion of the bill in accordance with the gov
ernmcnts desire. y
Bourgeois then proceeded to forcibiy
state the objections of the ministry to tho
Boisserin proposals. They wished a search
ing inquiry. but that IL must conform with
fundamental principles OF state. II this
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matter could not be decided once for all at
the present sitting the cabinet would re-
sign. The ministry had to deal with cns-
mics OF the republic, men cnrslessly on
gagged In disseminating among the people
calnmny and venomous faisehoods.
Brisaon ret0rted that perhaps tho ministry
was the power most inimioal to republican
union. This inuendo aroused storm OF
protests. nmid which Ribot rose and made
nm eloquent appeal to the republicans TO rally
around the flag of tho republic. M. De
Launaiy then accused Defreycinet, ex-min-
lister of war, OF being Responsible to grent
degree for Panama. ana asked why M
Herz had been decorated with the cross OF
the Legion of Honor at the request of
questionable politicians. Defreycinet re-
piled that the honor was granted at the re-
quest OF many scicntific men who praised
Herr highly for his electrical work.
Bourgeois promised the investigating
committee NIL possible assistance from the
government and tho vote Mt the end OF the
discussion wns 27l to 285 against the Bois-
scrin proposals. This 10 regarded as tanta-
mount to vote OF confidence In the gov
ernment. although the narfowness of tho
majority hnd depressing effect on the
bour6e.
While the vote was being taken the great
est confusion prevailed and there were
numerous personal wrangles. ABoulan-
Rist deputy. Gabriel, shouted All inslltin
remark to a republican deputy, Arene, but
whom the latter challenged him no refused
to fight duel. Brisson and other commit
teemen of the extreme right are expected to
resign at to- morrow's meeting of the inres-
tigating committee.
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HAVE NOT CEASED OPPOSITION
The Chinese Have Asked Their Emperor
to Intercede For Them.

The Chinese Have Asked Their Emperor
to Intercede For Them.
SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. 15.-Information WAS
received from the federal authorities yes
terday that word had been sent by the Chi
nese Six companies that there would be no
further resistance to the Geary registration
law. At the Chinese consulate, however,
Secretary Tang Hang denied that opposi-
ton to the Geary act would be withdrawn
BY last mail from China. he said, the con-
sulate received an official reply from the
Chinese government to the monster petition
sent by the Chinese in this country to the
emperor asking assistance. The reply says
the emperor pledges his word to make over
lures to the United States government with
a view to opening negotiations that will
lead to n reasonable modification Of the
law affecting Chinese subjects as il stands
to-day. Chinese people here are assured
that there will be no delay about measures
being taken by the emperor to secure
speedy relief and the Six companies are in
no wise counseled to abandon opposition
heretofore maintained against the law.
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The st. Louis Bishops.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 15.-Ih he council of suf-
trapan bishops adjourned this afternoon
after taking pledge of secrecy regarding
their proceedings. 1t is almost impossible
TO CLEAN any information, but it is cur
rently reported that it was decided that
Bishop Hennessey, of Dubuque, be elevated
to archepiscopal dignity, and that new
see be created. Apropos TO the selection
Of three names to be sent TO Rome. one of
which will be chosen coadjutor to the ven
erable Archbishop Kendrick. II is be-
lieved secret ballot was taken.
and of the three selected it is
reported that Bishop John Lawrence
Spaulding of Peoria. received the greatest
number OF votes. The second ia said to
have been Mgr. 0Connell. As to the third
name selected there ia considerable doubt.
II is thought. however, to be between the
following: Vicar General BRADY. OF St.
Louis: Bishop Kan, OF Wheeling, and
Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock. Bishop
Burke. of Cheyenne. Wyo., is said to have
given up the see. which he asserts will not
support bishop. It is believed he will be
appointed to the vacant nee of st. Joseph.
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"About the Same"

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Inquiry at Blaine's
residence tonight ELECTED the simrle re-
sponse, "Mr. Blaine's condition is about
the same" From other sources it is leaned
that his condition is less favorable than
this morning, and that there not only is no
doubt that he is a very sick man, but that
his present condition excites gravest fenrs.
A person qualified to speak. by reason of
relationship with the family, said Blaine's
trouble is with his kidneys These become
congested whenever he takes cold Fur
thermore. his throat and lungs are affected
and his system is growing weaker day by
bay. He speaks freely upon the subject of
death and ia preparing for the end which
he realizes cannot be great way off. A
loving father, the death of three children
within comparatively brief period has
sorely stricken him. and his grief has has
tened the progress of the malady with
which he is afflicted.
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THE BRIGGS TRIAL


Continuation of the Doctors Defenne Hs-
fore the Presbytory.
EEw YoGK, Dec. 15.--Hev. DIR. Briggs re-
anmsd his defense this afternoon before tho
New York presbytery. He commenced his
argument to-day with discussion OF tho
discipline Of tho church. He did not rec
ognize the infailibilIty OF tho presbyterian
general assembly. The prosecution had
perverted his statements In his inaugural
address and misrepreecnted his mfgning.
Aftot quoting at length from the inaugural
address and citing passnRes from
the scriptures in support OF his
position, he exclaimed, with up-
lifted hnnd: "StandinQ in divine
presence and weighing well every word |
say, welcome this contest, and ~ you
stand in tho presence OF a hiaher court than
any organized by man, ! challenge You
upon your faith and trust IN God to
righteous verdict
There was an outburst of applause, es-
recially from the crowded galleries.
Briggs said Of the Bible. that IL should be
handled by reverent hands, because 1T was
Tho divine word, and inspired injunctiona
which led to eternal salvation, and was
from God. The Bible. said he. was not
written by infaIlible pens. There were
many errors In it, but they are not errors
OF the Deity. There are many errors show
ING lack of knowledge.
Briggs then took up considerable time In
very interesting review of tho most cele-
| brated Biblical scholars to show these dis
crepancies. He summed up the verdict OF
all the authorities as sustaining his nosi.
tion and he placed the word of God against
tho clumsy charges of an arrogant party O
self consti uctionists who would destroy tn,
Presbyterian church and make it only
| acct
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THE FIGHT SHALL GO ON.
Watson VIII Wage Uncensing, ReIentlcs
War for the Peoples Party.

Watson VIII Wage Uncensing, ReIentlcss
War for the Peoples Party.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. - Congressman
Tom Watson said to a World reporter to-
day: when the session is over shall res
turn to Georgia. am large farmer. but
shall not give much attention to farm
business. I own newspaper At Atlanta,
the principal organ of the peoples party in
the state. My personal attention will be
given to conducting this paper. shall also
in all possible, proper ways carry on the
peoples party fight as long as ! live. The
fight shall 90 on until the farmer interesta
in Georgia and the peoples party get their
rights
"At the next election Cn january va
will fight for every office, no matter how
insignificant. At every election We will
neither nor my people will ever give up.
I have received an invitation to be the ma
tional recruiting officer of the new alliance
organization, but have declined IL because
i. would take me away from Georgia.
II shall fight for my seat in tho Fifty
third congress-. | have no opinion to ex-
press aa to the probable outcome, but will
make tho contest with my best efforts.
..rhe stories OF outraGes perpatrated upon
Gen. Weaver and Mrs. Lease have not been
half told. They were rotton-eGged. hooted
at and howled down. We have no hood
lum element in Georgia which would dare
embark in any such business. 1t was done
by so-calied good citizens, encouraged and
then CLOSED over by the Georgia demo-
cratic press. was repeatedly howled down.
My life was in danger every moment. You
can have no idea of what resolution ii took
to get through tho campainn."
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MISS MALLIsON GETS 12 YEARS.
Her Inordinate and Unreturned Passio
for Hobbs Led Her to Murder.

Her Inordinate and Unreturned Passion
for Hobbs Led Her To Murder.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15.-Josephine NAL
lson, who on Friday plead guilty of mur-
der in the second degree on the charge Of
killing John Hobbs. her quondam lover,
was sentenced to-day to twelve years. i'm
prisonment.
The case has been regarded as peculiar.
owing to the inordinnte passion which the
defendant exhibited for her victim, who
wss u married man. On the day of the
murder she had followed Hobbs to the
Powelton avenue railrosd station, where
she endeavored to persuade him to accom-
pany her. Hobbs started to walk away
with another man. when the woman fred,
inflicting a fatal wound.
In the prisoners behalf it was pleaded
to-day that her mental and physical condi-
ton was unsound and that she was entitled
to commiseraton Rs the victim OF an ire
sstible impulse. 1t was also claimed that
Hobbs had taken advantage of her unfor-
tunate weakness and had betrayed her.
At the conclusion of the argument Judge
Biddle said he thought the utmost eonsid-
Grafton had been extended to the prisoner
when the crime was reduced to the second
degree, and he felt ii his duty to impose
the full penalty of the law for that otfanse.
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A rusionist FROM Kansas.

TOPEKA, Dec. 16.-Demooratic leaders
from all parts of the state are here to at
tend meeting of the democratic central
committee. to decide the senatorial Ques-
ton. Numerous candidates are in the
field, but John Martin seems to have a lead
which will be hard to overcome, the belief
being that he can best unite all tho mem
be,s of the party. With the aid of one
democrat the populists can elect a senator,
and Senator OBrlen, though straight
democrat, says it 10 impossible to elect any
opulist caucus will decide who that fusion
ist will be.
The conference occupied all the after
noon and part of the evening. Nothing was
decided beyon the general understanding
that an attempt would be made by the
democrats to hold the balance of power In
the legislature.
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The T,onntisfs Alarmed

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.--The populists In
congress have taken alarm at certain meat
ures aimed at the interstate commerce act.
Senator Peffer to-day said he wished to
Gull attention TO some signifcant facts in
connection with the pending Culiom bill
to amend the act. This bill. no said, was
intimsted that IL was done az the request of
railway people. II was framed 10 nohiavS
the very thing the interstate commerce act
was intended to provent--poolinR. Under
its terms the people would surrender the
control they now have over the roads.
Then amendments to section ton would re-
move tho penalty clause. 40 thore would be
practically no punishment for violating the
very essence OF the act. Altogether. Sena-
tor Peffer regards the bill aa a most dan
gerous measure. and announcea his purpose
to fight 1T al all points.
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On DECEMBER 10TH, 1873,
occurred what is known as the
Boston Tea Party.
At twilight sixty men dis
guised as Indians boarded two
British tea ships in the harbor,
and cast $40 chests Of tea into
the water. This act was a protest
against the British parliaments
assumption of the right to levy
duties upon imports into the
Colonies.
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win Have to stand 1t.

LONDON. Dec. 15.-A special from CAL
cutta states that Mackay, president of the
India Currency association. has returned to
Calcutta after giving evidence in London
before the Herschell currency committee.
Mackay says that if the committee reports
against gold standard the commercial
men of India must accept the situation.
lndln. he added, would 20 on with silver as
best she could for few years longer, whom
further experience with that metal would
lead TO u change In the meantime bus
mess was at low ebb and ports were
blocked with unemployed shipping. In re-
ply to the question of banks, MS to what
notice would be given if the mints closed,
the government &ates it can do nothing at
present.
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The State Norma, school.

LIVINGSTON, Dec. Id Special. AT q
meeting this afternoon Of the committee
appointed to confer with Park county's
representatives relative to legislation af-
fectInR this city's interests it was decided
to enter the race for the location of the
state normal school in this city, and sub
committees were appointed TO arrange and
carry out the details of the campaign. The
entire committee will be in attendance on
the opening sessions Of the legislature to
assist our representatives in furthering
this movement. The committee is made
up as follows: A. j. Campbell chairman,
Nj. Roth secretary, ex-senator james S.
Thompson, Mayor L. H. Taloott, Judge
Frank Henry, Hon. E. @. Day and Geo. II.
Wright,
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Tho nernhardt in Politics.

PARIS, Dec. ia body of women's rights
supporters known as LA Cigns de Laf-
franohi dos Fsmmes," Of which Madame
Astler Valsayne il secretary. has selected a
number of candidates for the coming cleo
tions. among others being Sarah Bernhardt
and Mime. Jerrethous. the latter n oantin-
iere, decorated for her acts OF bravery on
the battlefield.
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Great Slaughter of Innooents.

ST. PErEnspuRa. Dec. 15.--Midwife Red.
warska. found guilty of smothering Ill
babies, whose bodies were found in her eel
lar, has been sentenced to only one years 9
Imprisonment. Grent indignation is
aroused by the fact that the influence of
some of her former patrons were able TO
save her from the full penalty of her
crimes, as che had been at such work
nearly 20 years. There is little doubt that
her victims number hundreds.
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IN GOOD HEALTH.
Blaine's Physician Reports His Patient as
Improving.

improving.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Dr. johnson,
Blaine's physician, says there is no truth
whatever in the statement that Blaine is
dying. In fact. he is SO far from being in
a critical condition that when he left him
yesterday afternoon he was sitting up in
bed feeling very comfortable and there has
been so little cause for alarm since that he
has not thought it necessary to visit the
patient. The rumor about Blaine is sur
POSED to have arisen from the fact that his
daughter, Mrs. Damroo came over from
New York to see him.
The reporter who called at the Blaine
mansion this morning was informed that
Blaine was little better and very COM
Portable.
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BUTTE, Dec. 15.-[special. Tho grocery
house of Hood & Co. was attached to-day,
the failure being the first of Importance
since the failure of H. II. Gutlrie's grocery
store year ago. Hood succeeded Guthrie
at the same stand, which seems an unlucky
place for groceries. The attachments are
for about $4,000.
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A Vendetta Revived.

WARNrsnoRo Ga, Dec. 15.---The vendetta
between the McForri!ls and the Joneses
eliminated this afternoon in resort 10
arms. j. III. Jones was shot through the
right side and MoEoriill was shot through
the right side and cheat. Both are seHi-
ously wounded. Wallace MeForrill was
also painfully but not seriously wounded.
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Union Men Need Not App,y.

CoLuMnus. o., Dec. 15. 1T was announced
to-day that thirteen conductors. members
of tho order of railway conductors. running
on the Pan Handle, have withdrawn from
the order. The withdrawal is attributed to
a desire on the part of the Pan Handlo otfi-
oinls to employ men not members of the
order,
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BRUSSELS. Dec. 15.-The committee ap-
pointed by the international monetary con-
ference to consider the various projects
submitted to the conference adopted q re-
port in which they state that in consider
ing the various proposals submitted to
them they confined themselved to the study
of general principles, and did not discuss
the details necessary to give the several pro-
posals effect. Afte reviewing the reasons
for and against different plA The re-
port concludes: Having rdeGrd for the
fact that the confe encs has not yet pto-
nounced on the general question, the COM
on the proiects referred to them, or at
tempting to formulate compromise be-
tween the varying monetary doctrines ad-
vaucedo
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Growing Out of Box Elder.

FoRT BENTON, Dec. 15.-LSpecial. To
County Attorney Tattan filed complaints
against John Henry, recent registrar agent,
and David Cowan, a merchant, at historic
Box Elder, charging them with completely
in the illegal registering of Canadian half
breeds at that precinct,
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Hired to KIN a President.

PANAMA, via GALVESTON. Dec. 15.-Ad~
vices f. ON Salvador state that plot to kill
President Ezeta was discovered few days
ago. The plot was formed by Salvador ex-
lies in Guatemala. The president was in
vited to n banquet at Salvador, at which an
Italian, hired to assassinate him. had been
detailed to serve as waiter. When the
guests were seated the police. who had been
Informed of the plot. arrested the Italian.
He confessed he had been hired for So to
commit the murder.
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Sold Abdallah Park,

CYNTHrANA. Ky., Dec. 15.-M,s. Anna
Wilson, widow of the late w. II. Wilson.
sold the famous Abdallah park, near this
city, this morning. TO Ben Hey. of Cincin-
natl, for S21, 800. The park contains one of
the finest mile tracks in tho state, grand
stand and extensive stables, and contains
seventy five acres.
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We'll and a Protestant.

New York. Dsc. 15.-Joseph Manley. of
Maine. who returned tonight from visit
to Washington. said that the reports about
Blaine's i'll health are greatly exaggerated.
The report of his Joining the Catholic
church. Manley declared, is ridiculous.
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Ex-Conrressmau Morse poad. /.

BosreN. Dec. 1b.-hx- Congress Leo
pold Morse called al the hotel Vendome
this evening to see Representative Hitt
who was attending q reception by tho Mer-
chants association. While theie he had an
epileptio tle and died within an hour.
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democrats have bnt l.tstN IA kosr Of not eet4
ting tho noxt senate II thoy hold THAR rfipx
make no mistakes Hnd Keep cool. Al tha
matter now stands thcy have Qet all the Nds
vantaQcs on their aide, and IL thoy shouiu
lose obtaining control Of tho senate u Will
miamannrement. In thr meantime GAn-
ders. Of Montnna. who holda hie seat III the
senate by the perpetration Of tho moat in-
famous frauds, should bo expelled.
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uhia as.a yyi,t Nos rtswt tss.r.

HAurroap. Conn, Doc. ID. --saM Finn
Lee. q Chinese lswysr Of Nav York. who v
president Of ths Chinese Equal ftiehis siub,
said to-day In IN interview that the uhikeso
in the country do NOT intssd ta e0npiv
with the act Of eonssssa FeQuiBipo them ~