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WILBUR'S ULTIMATUM.
1t Is Evidently Discouraging to
Grand Chief Arthur.
SNOW DELIGHTS THE STRIKERS,

Because IL Greatly Impedes the Running
of Trains tho Lchigh Valley Road.
The Strikers Still Talk of Coming Out
Victorious.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. Dec. 6-There seems
to be clause or two in President Will
bur's ultimatum of yesterday afternoon
that is not satisfactory to Chief Arthur
and the other brotherhood officials After
being In conference all the afternoon Sec
retary Madden, representing the joint
boards of arbtratorR, asked for nm au-
dience with President Wilbur, which being
granted a committee of two went to con
fer with him. What the Objectionable
CLAUSE or clauses are the committee will
not say. 1t Is said however, that the com
mittce want President Wilbur to be more
specific in his agreement looking TO a com
promise. 1t is generally agreed that II he
will deal with the employees who are now
on strike upon the same terms he said he
would do IA week ago the trouble will be
over in an hour.
WlLKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 6.-Snow began
to fall here yesterday afternoon, and at
O'Clock last evening there were i've inches
on the level. This greatly impcded the
running of trains on the Lehigh Valley
railroad.
There was n bad wreck at Sugar Notch
at o'clock last evening. Two engines
were pulling train up the mountain
when they collided with an empty engine.
Two of the engines were badly wrecked
and one of the engineers named Gruver
fatally injured. This is the first accident
that has occurred since tho block system
was adopted.
Inquiry at the headquarters of the strik-
ers reveal the fact that they are still
bueyed up with the hope of winning the
strike. While there was nothing partic-
ularly new to be given out they were en-
phatic in their declaration that they were
TO man firmer today than the day after
leaving their positions, and had no incll-
nation Of giving in an inch, and above all
have never yet entertained the idea of
coming out losers
A big train load Of special policemen,
fifty in all, arrived from Philadelphia
They were uniformed and assigned to
duty. Most of them were sent to the Cox
ton freight yards. There nre over one
hundred special officers in the Coxton
yards now an officer for almost every man
at work.
MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, Dec. GA severe
snow storm prevailed in this section yes
terday to the delight of the strikers The
large proportion Of the 200 men on strike
We're employed on the Wyoming division
of the LehIgh Valley. which is said TO he
the most difficult to operate In this section
of the country The snow has had bad
effect on the few trains getting through.
The coal branches are still working,
though trains are very irregular Three
nonuuion men were discharged at Packer
ton because they refused TO work on the
Wyoming division.
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CHAPTER XIV.
A MIDNIGHT MISSION.

MIDNIGHT MISSION.
/ started. To Dead Mans swamp! To
enter that uncanny, mysterious place at
midnight was prospect which might
well daunt the most courageous of wom-
en-. What could be Maurices motivein
visiting that spot2 How was Portia 10
be benefited by such an adventurel
AS if he read my thoughts. Mr. Ray
mond said:
Eyes, little woman, you hesitate.
expected that, but you need have no
fear, You will be amply protected, and
want your assistance and presence. |
need you. Will you conner"
A thrill shot through me at these
words | raised my eyes and saw in
his only the kindest and tenderest ex-
preston.
Come" he said again, holding out
his hand.
| would have followed him to tie
ends of the earth had he SO hidden me.
! put my hand in his. 4
II will CO." said.
At nightfall the rain ceased, but the
sky was black and overcast. | shudder-
ed as drew back the curtains and look
Su pub anu Vi utllSt ld1lkltS
and thickets of the gloomy swamp. How
black, how awful, how impenetrable,
seemed those dusky recesses l remem-
bered! What was to see-to hear on
this wild midnight quest? scarcely
dared ask myself.
But | resolved there should be no mis-
givings, no faint heartedness. had put
my hand to the plow, and would not
turn back. To save Portia, Maurice
had said. All, yesl if by any sacrifice
of creature comfort could exercise the
evil influences surrounding my poor
friend, how gladly would make that
deniall
But what did it mean2 Had Maurice
in any way discovered that Portia in
tended to pay one Of her nocturnal visits
to the swamp? Was it his plan to follow
her and plead, threaten or command her
TO give over forever her association with
the half human devotees of that hellish
cult?
But of what avail were questionings?
j found no answers to the many riddles
puzzlng my mind. / trusted Maurice
with the blind, unreasoning trust which
SfN's "Oiiidii EiNtS " liIo liidIl lONtS.
For had acknowledged the fact to
my lonely heart that loved this bril-
liant, intellectual, masterful man.
Though my superior in every way, yet
lifted my eyes to him as weed clngs
to tho base of q mighty tree. Did he
love me? 1t seemed absolute folly to
think so, and yet could not Danish the
look in his eyes, the ring in his voice nor
The magnetic pressure of his lips upon
my hands, Good little hands," he had
said looking down on them. And now
as looked down on them. too, and re-
membered his swords was thankful they
had never been stained with evil, and
that though small they were strong and
could help him on his mission. whatever
1t might be.
Portia did not appear at dinner, send
ing down message that she was not
well. | knocked at the door, but she
would not admit me.
Colonel Marchmont appeared TO be
plunged in deeper gloom than ever. He
scarcely noticed Mr.. Raymond or my
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Suddenly heard stealthy footsteps in
the hall above, on the stairs, then the
| rustic Of woman's dress.
Stepping softly to the drawing room
door, | looked out, A figure wrapped in
black was descending the stairs. 1t was
Portia. Clinging to the stair rail with
ono hand, with the other she was draw
ing long black lace scarf over her face,
which in the dim light was ghastly and
terrible to see.
Just as she reached the lower stairs a
man stepped quickly out from the cor
ner of the hall. Maurice!
Without word ho confronted her,
She stared at him for an instant with
! dilating eyes; then, evidently realizing
her helplessness, with a gasp fell for
ward. He caught her in his arms and
carried her up the stairs. ! heard the
door of tho room open and in another
moment shut. Then key softly clicked
in lock, and presently Maurice came
down the stairs again.
He came into the drawing room.
"Prudence,' he said in low voice, "are
you here"
"Yes," responded, going toward him.
Are you ready"
"Yes" ...
"Give Inc your hand. All! Pulse all
right, nerves steady. Good. Come"
"But Portia"-
swell, what of herr"
"She is ill. l ought to go to her."
''She will soon be better 1t isnothing
serious. You can help her more by going
to the swamp than in any other way
He drew me out upon the piazza,
wrapped my shawl closer about me, and
tucking my hand under his arm led the
way down tho path toward the swamp.
There was no conversation. We
walked in utter silence. Once or twice
he turned and looked back. 1 had
fancy that he was looking to see if we
Were followed.
just as we came to the wall and the
closed gate dark figure rose suddenly
mp, ii seemed to me, from the earth.
suppressed faint shrek.
Don't be alarmed" said Maurice.
"Jalie, is that your
"Yes," answered the big overscer.
'Gou have your rifet'
eyes, sir"
care the boys at hand?"
"Ycs, sir; here they are" as two
brawny negroes stepped out of the dark
ness.
That's all right. Now, don't appre-
hend any trouble; still there may be
some. wish the lady to be protected
in any event. You remain here close by
the gate. If you hear my pistol, come;
otherwise wait for u.s."
"All right, sir" replied Jake.
Mr. Raymond drew key from his
pocket and opened the gate.
He held out his hand.
Come. Prudence" he said.
We stepped through the gate. He did
not lock it behind US.
Remember, Jake" he said In low
tone, ''if you hear my pistol, lose no
time"
Eyes, sir"
Black, Shiny and filthy stretched the
morass about us. We were in Dead
Mans swamp
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CHAPTER XIV,
THE rRIGHTFUL TRUTH.

lHE fhitfilt VI hl III.
The path was 40 narrow we were
Obliged to go in Indian file for a part Of
the way, but as the forest grew thicker
and denser about us the path broadened.
Huge expresses barred our way; long,
drifting moss dangled in our faces; brack-
ish pools wet our feet. but on, on we
went. Through clusters of huge fern,
over logs rising like reptiles from the
water. our road lay. Around us
stretched those sullen solitudes, oppress-
i've and hideous. To my excited fancy
it seemed that ghostly hands We're reach
ing out to impede our progress or to trip
us as we walked. Closer clung to
Maurice's side, and tighter his hand
gripped mine.
And now, as on the first night 1 had
seen this desolate place, l was conscious
of "a strange impulse urging me on.
Who was it calling mef What was ID
that beckoned me2 l could not go fast
enough, but longed for wings to fly.
"oh, what is itf" whispered to Maui
rice. "What docs it mean2 Weare los
ing time. Let us hasten"
"Hush" he gently said. "Yes, time
has been lost, but we are not too late"
Suddenly Il meurnful sound was borne
through the forest-a monotonous dron-
ing wall, horrid, harsh and threatening
And then at a quick turn in the path a
bright light glowed through rift in the
black foliage, and saw sight I can
never forget.
In little clearing was bonfire.
Round about this fire circled slowly,
with lugubrious cries, ring of half
naked black men and women. Back of
the circle on rough throne built of
boxes and logs sat the horrible old ne
gress Jezebel Her rags fiuttered in tho
night wind; her scanty locks were tossed
over her bare, skinny shoulders In one
hand she held foEked stick, and in the
other, dreadful to relate, writhing,
wriggling snake. As we looked, rising
from her throne she held the serpent
aloft and waved her forkcd scepter slow
ly three times. 1t was the signal for a
wild, unlicensed dance, an abandoned,
lascivious measure. in which | was hor-
rified to trace reSemblances to Portals
audaeious outburst in the hall a few
nights before.
"Those are Portals friends" whis-
pered my guide. What do you think
of them:'
.'Oh, is it not terrible?' l murmured.
ave must-we must save herr
Old -Jezebel shook her serpent. The
negroes leaped and bounded in frenzy.
Many fell exhausted on the ground,
foaming at the mouth and clutching at
the ire.
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WrIKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. Ga young
man named Edward Henry, of this city,
suddenly became possessed of the idea that
he was u great theatrical manager. He
had few hundred dollars In bank which
he drew out and at once began to organize
dramatic company on a gigantic scale.
BY advancing car fare quite number Of
actors and actresses came on here. lie
took them to a hotel and became surety
for their board for two dnys. Then his
money gave out and the dramatic people
were left destitute, while IIenny, being
threatened with prosecution, fled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-06

. BUsMlEdroS, Vt, Dec. 6,--A case con-
sua,ing seventeen days, which cost the
state 81 300 and in which the plaintiff re-
covered but one cent damages, has just
bsen finished in the Clittenden county
Dourt. The plaintiff, Thomas b. Reed,
sued DR.. Charles Russell for %, 900 for AS.
sault. The jury decided that the parties
were equally to blame. The plaintiff also
gets one cent costs
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WILKFSBARRF, Pa, Dec. 6-On Nov. 20
there was free fight at Luzerne borough
between some Polanders The next day
there was funeral and Ennos Moznsksi
was laid to rest in n ncighhoring ceme-
terry. His countrymen said he died Of
heart disease The district attorney re-
ceived letter on Monday from an un-
known person saying that the man had
been murdered, and an investigation
showed this to have been the case. Xor-
oscial Reicheshi has been arrested for the
murder
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NEW HAVEN, Dec G.-Last summer the
Now York and New England Railroad
company reduced wages along the line,
and In consequence a strike was threat
ened. 1t is now stated that President Nc
I.ead expressed belief that he would be
able to restore wages on the 1st of De-
oember. and said that he would inform
the men ii unable 10 do so. Thus far no
word has been received from him, but no
restoration of the old pay is likely.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-06

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. G--'Fhe Democratic
senate caucus nominated the following
officers: President, pro tenn, John H.
Hurt; clerk, $. ID. Pendleton; sergeant at-
arms. Il. 4. Weaver; doorkecper, l.. j.
Gunter. The house caucus nominated as
follows: Speaker X II. Caldwell; clerk,
John Bell Bigger sergeant. alarms, John
Carpenter; doorkeeper, A. o. Sullivan; as
sistant doorkeeper, p. f.. Lipscomb These
nominations are equivalent to election.
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MaCCH CHu NIX, Pa, Dec. 6.--The funeral
of Congressman at-large William Lilly
took place from his home here yest terday
afternoon The congressional delegation
was composed of Senator kyle, of south
Dakota, and Representatives Alex. Nc
Dowell, Howard Mutchler, John B. Rob
inson, Josiah Hicks and l., NJ Woomer,
Of Pennsylvania; Stephen Northway, of
Ohio; Charles Curtis, of Kansas and L.
C. Tate, of Georgia. The delegation was
in charge of Sergeant-at arms Snow, of
the house, md Deputy Layton, of the SEN
ate. The funeral was attended by many
distinguished men from all parts of the
state
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-06

JACKSONVILLE Fla, Dec. 6-Iast even
ing the city council met and an ordinance
permitting glove contests paysed its SEQ
ond reading, only one councilman oppos-
ing it. The ordinance prov ides that the
contestants shall Use five ounce gloves
and contests shall lie under the supervis-
Ion of the chiuf OF police No limit is
placed on the number Of rounds. Pro-
moters Of the contest are required to pay
the city i2i us lieense
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KASsAs CITY, Mo, Dee 6.-E, B. Wink
Ter, foreman Of the Midland barber shop.
was tried before jury in justice court.
oharged with violating the law by shay
ing man sunday. The drfsuse was
shat the shk ing was an act of necessity.
The jury brought in n verdict of not guilty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-12-06

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 8-Delaney
and McNey, who will train Corbe;t for his
coming fight with Mitchell, yesterday
went to Mayport. at the mouth Of the st.
Johns river, to see what advantages that
point possessed for training quarters.
They returned last night TO this city aud
expressed themselves as highly pleased
with Mayport Before deciding, however,
they will visit St. Augustine and Or
I1nnuda
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NoRRIsTowN, Pa, Nov. 6-Ths Demo
cratic committee met here for reorganiza.
tion and re elected Edward f. Kaue chair
man by unanimous vote. Oliver q.
Morris, Of Hatfield, was elected Vice chair
man; A. A. earn, Of Whitemarsh. treas
urer, and Harry l. Fox, W. T. Myers and
W. L. Deihl secretariea
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DASBu RY, Conn, Dec 6.-Soine of the
hat manufacturers state TINT they have
received number OF applications for
work by mnil from old employees It il
stated that big New York hat jobbcr
has agreed to assist tho strikers in start.
ing cooperative factory. ana the matter
has been referred to an attorney who will
draw agreements.
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LONG BRANCH, Dec. 6.--'rhe old iron pier,
which was built some years ago at a cost
of s2O0, 900, is now a thing of the pnst. This
pier was abandoned some time ago Dur
ing number of storms great sections have
torn away. On Monday there was less
than thir y-tive feet left. The storm yes
terdny carried it away, and there ia now
not the slightest trace Of the structure.
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PlIrsRu re- Dec G--Frederick Sturm, q
Southside saloonkeeper, died from the ef-
feels Of injuries received by folding bed
closing on him. The accident happened
several weeks ngo. and when rescued was
unconscious. 1t WAS found that his lungs
had been crushed. and he was otherwise
internally injured.
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PiTrsBt RG. Dec 6,--Five masked robbers
who tortured and robbed old Mrs Logan,
at Corapolis, Pa, few weeks ago, pleaded
guilty when brought into court and we're
sentenced to the peniteltiary, the COM
btned sentences aggrcgating fifty years.
The young men We're all wei! known, held
responsible positions and previously had
borne good regulations. 1t has been
learned since. however, that hey were en-
gagged in numerous other mysterious rob-
berries in western Pennsylvania last sum
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NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 8.--William Helm
bricks was held for the grand jury on
charge of stealing about 5000 worth OF
goods from the factory of Gould & Mes
ereau, where he worked. Among tho
things he stole was brass piano lamps
which he gave to his intended wife. The
latter went to the police court, and while
waiting TO hear the result of his examina-
ton wept bitterly
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WARREN. O., Dec "a collision oc-
Cured last evening on the Warren and
Niles street railway. Two cars, running
at high rate of speed, came together at
the foot of long grade and Mrs. Jules
Nantrot, Of Warren, and two other women
passengers We're seriously and probably
fatally injured.
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TOLEDO, O., Dec. GThe grand jury of
Putnam county has returned twenty four
indictments against ex-Treasurer o. w.
Crawford, ex Auditor w. w. Place, ak
Senator w. w. Sutton, and o. B. Ramey
and Henry Gerdman, the latter two mer-
chants Of Ottawa, for embezzlement of
county funds agRregRting Sa5 900
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Caused by an overdose of chloral.

LONDON, Dec. "a dispatch TO the Gem
tral News from HaslemeFe states that
Professor Tyndnllis death was caused by
an oTerhose Of chlorai. Professor fyndall
WAS accustomed to take chloral to allie
viate his sutferings from indigestion, ,rheu-
matism and insomnia.
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LANCASTER, Pa, Dec 6.-Fire last night
destroyed tho Phoenix cork works, large
three story brick structure, entailing a
loss Of upwards 5000 In building stock
aud machinery. The works were absorbed
together with two other Lancaster fac
tories few months ago by New York
syndicate, known as Armstrong & Co.
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A Errnch Ch,,Innt Yiri nrx

PAEiJ, Dec IN. Dupuy was elected
president of the chamber of deputies by
. vote of 2Sl to 2l3, defeating NJ Brisson
by SO votes. NJ Dupuy was the eandi
date of the ministry, and NJ. Brisson was
ths candidate of its opponents.
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Minors and Operators Pail to Agree.
PITTsBURG Dec. e.--The coal miners and
operators of the Pittsburg district failed
to agree upon a settlement Of the wage
difficulty at the joint convention hsrsl
Another convention will be held Friday,
when the minerswill give their ultimatum.
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PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Dec Eek County
Commissioner John Leahy, of Gilberton.
is dead, aged 10. He leaves nine boys all
but one OF whom ara employed NJ the Phil
adelphia and Reading Coal aud Iron com
rany's mines. At one time Leahy was q
noted national pugilist
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WASHINGTON, Dec. e-The net treasury
balance today is s84, 1914 decrease Of
sl ,009, ,s72 since the 1st inst The gold re.
serve Is $s9,747,24 The government re-
neipts thus far this month have been ST.
so0, 900, and the expenditures 81, 5,5s0.000.
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LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. eighty en-
ployas Of the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany, residing at Columbia are down
with the grip. This has doubled the work
of extra men and caused those who were
recently suspended on account of the dull
times TO be relnstated
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GLAs, ioEo, n. J.. Dec. 8.-Cnleb Green,
the notorious criminal who escaped from
the Gloucester county Jail at Woodbury.
on Monday, was captured near this place
yesterday and taken back to jail Green
is confined on the charge Of attempting TO
feloniously assault young woman of
q ssbDrO
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NEW YORK, Dec. 0.--Zolla Nicholas, an
ls-year old girl, has begun action against
George J. Gould in the superior court to
recover damages for t4O, 900 on the techni-
cal charge of having seized check foI
that amount which he had given her and
which he refused to return
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WILKEsBARRI, Pa, Dec. 6.-Thore d
much excitement among she farmers oi
Susquehanna county over the discovery
Of OIL Agents of the Standard OIL com.
pany are buying up a great deal Of land
in that county.
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NEW HAVEN. Dec. s.-The state board of
pardons haa adjourned after refusing
elemency to any of the eighteen appli-
cants During two sessions the board has
granted only a single pardon
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stnts nnnL, for Georgia.

ATLANTA, Dec. 6.-The Georgia house OF
representatives passed bill providing for
the establishment of system Of state
banks and the issuance Of currency by the
same In anticipation of tho repeal Of ths
10 per cent. state bank tax by Congress.
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ONE CENT.


GLASGOW, Dec. o.-The delegates of the
Scotch coal miners have decided to call
out 1900 miners at once. A resolution
was adopted asking Mr. Gladstone TO in
terpose bis good Office to end the dispute.
1t was decided to call out every miner un-
til the question is settled.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec. 6.-Noah Miner
was arrested here on the charge of embez-
cling 81, 400 from the Wavsrly house, Of
Tanncrsvills. He denies the charge, and
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NoRRlsTowN, Pa, Dec. G-Charles Rem
del, of Philadelphia. on trial for larceny
and burglary, was sentenced to FIVE years
in the penitentiary.
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EAST Liberty, Pa, Dec Seattle slow al
ABOUT yesterdays prices. Hogs SLOW; all
eraaes % to65.G0. Sheep steady at about yes
terday's prices
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PRINCETON, y. j., Dec, 6-Dr. Patton
has been made president for the ensuing
year of the Middle States Educational
esSpcin. ion
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STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing 0uotations of the New York and
PhIladelphIa ExchnnEah.

NEw Yonh, Dec. b.--The stock market to-
day was dun and weak, with the effort to de-