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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
NOVELIST ReApE,s LAMENT.
The Famous Writer Disappointed In the
Great Ambition of His Life.

Great Ambition of His Life.
Moved by great literary ambition In
early life, Reade had failed often when he
believed he should have succeeded, and
even at the last he would readily have given
up all his fame as novelist TO have been
the author OF one great and lasting play.
81 am dramatiss born" he once said
to me, "but novelist by force of circum-
stances" He attributed such success as he
achieved-both as a novelist and dramatist
to the encouragement and advice of Mrs.
Seymour. AT the opening Of his career,
after many disappointments, he saw Mrs.
Seymour on the stage, was impressed with
her talents, obtained an introduction To her
and read her play
.'Yes very good. i" she said, when he had
finished, but why don't you write nov
els?'
This was the bitterest thing she could
have said TO him at this time. He did not
want TO write novels. His ambition lay in
the direction of the stage.
II am trespassing on your time" he said
and went his way. She construed his dis
appointment into want of money.
"No doubt he hoped | would buy his
play" she saiJ II ~ III fellow" And she
wrote him kindly sitter and sent him a
40 uOJe, " NSkcn suc beBScu nc Nouiu aCVtpb
a. loan.
He waited upon her to return her gift,
and. 20 quote lis 5iographer, "if Airs. Sey.
mour found for the first time man OF
genius who neither cared for money nor
love, but courted fame and friendship,
celebrity and sympathy Charles Reade was
equally charmed by at last discovering n
woman who could understand his motives
and ambitions and was ready 10 give him
what he sorely needed-the first step on the
ladder
The friendship of Charles Reade and Mrs
Seymour, thus romantically begun, lasted
until death. She was his companion, critic
and housekeeper for more than quarter of
century. He was inconsolable for her
death, and moved by charge of un-Chris-
tian conduct by an American Journal he
made, through me, a declaration of pure
and simple friendship that governed his re-
lations with Mrs. Seymour, and defending
himself as a Christian he took down from
his bookshelves the fourth volume of ''The
Cloister on the Hearth" and read TO me,
tears rolling down his cheeks, the words OF
the monk to the princess: "Foreveri Chris
tians love forever, but they do not part for
ever. They part as part the earth and sun,
TO meet more brightly in a little while. We
part in trouble; we shall meet in peace
We part creatures of clay; we shall meet
immortal spirits. We part in world of
sin and sorrow; we shall meet where all is
peace and where love is divine. Liver
pool Mercury. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
Tomatoes.

Tomatoes were used as food in the south
OF Europe three centuries since. A writer
in Chambers Encyclopedia (new edition)
gives 1893 as the date of their introduction
into Spain, but Dodonous, writing more
than 90 years before that, speaks of them
as even then TO be found in tho gardens Of
some European herbalists. Gernrde grew
them in his garden in 1897 and earlier.
lie says i'm his "IIerbal:"
"ln Spaine and those hot Regions they
used to eat tho apples prepared and boil
ed with pepper. salt and oyle, but they
yeeld very little nourishment 20 the body,
and the same naught and corrupt Like
wise they doe cate the Apples with oyle
vincgre and pepper mixed together for
sauce 20 their meat, even as we in these
cold countries doe mustard. Notes and
Queries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
Animal Thunder.

what animal can make the most noises
The elephant. During the breeding sea
bon in the forests Of India and Ceylon the
e,unpeting and roaring OF the animal are
cDntinuous and terrific and can be heard
1or miles. The feline family are wont TO
>cnrc their prey thoroughly by their over
iocweriue noise. Thus the roar OF the adult
lion Il terrinc, the windpipe being enlarged
50 az 20 givbt the animal larger volume OF
nir proportionately than any other animal.
The male gorilla has an awful. loud soppd-
hr voice When attacked. it utters a
short. jerking, acute bark like that Of an
angry dog. To this succeeds a low growl-
|ir1 which might be mistaken for distant
Chicago Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
WORCESTER DIVISION.
ave Provldence as follows:

Trains leave Providence follows
WORCESTER ID As texpress) 80 tacco mi 10
(accom) IL 30 a IN (accom Sd (cxp) 80 texp
10 Woonsocket 45 doc expl 05 D IN (iccoml.
sundays-S 30 "A. IN. (accUmJ 20 p m laosomI.
MILLVII.LE--7 30 s 40 v1O IL 80 q u. lvo 400
420 545 05 d m.
Sundays 5 30 n IN 90 z 90 pm.
BLACKSTONE JUNCTION-7 80 Sa5 oi0 1918
IL 80 n IN 90 90 4 W 4 % b 10 AS 7I5 sos
IL 25 pm.
Sundays 80 10 % M l2 o5 800 600 700 75l
030pm.
am 60 50 3 % 400 fso rs 5t5 us SIS
IL 25 pm
Sundays 80 1000 I'm laos 500 600 700 7S1
s3Op N.
GEO l.. CONNER. A. c. KENDALL
Passt TraGo Manager Genl Passr Agent
l.. u. ALLEN.
Gen'l. Supt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND
Passenger Train Service. Week Daya Cor
rcctcd 40 Nov. 10, 1893.

Passenger Train Service. Week DaySs Cor
rooted 40 Nov. 10, 1893.
Trains leave rRoyIDENcEs - follov%
FOR BOsTON-S Vt. Al ~ a. * 80 2. II M
TYRHs.ss ss 70 a. tp;,,.y; ~; y %; Sa9 I. u. y
FRISXrIN-s ca Il 40 A. a,tco 7,5p.M
wEST WHESTHAl, AltNULD'o MILLS AID
NAfnfoRb.-s A1ajpsI Is !. ~ i isop. p 49, - ''f
AaI.ISGToN--7 -. II e. A. ". D 30 o 20 ''li CD.
KNiunTsyiLLG--7 10, . 20. Il 80 \. IL; ~ 5 80
ciSsSsNsIoS aAIlcs RIVER POINT CENTRE
IL 90. z 40. 81. s.. ~ I'll W. 2. 81.
oAALA%NsT9o y 4 q Il. .,, S19 e5 asA 4. M4 an
PoNflAo. ARCTIC ,QJiDsicH-7ia IL 80 A. "
AETHoNy-7 70. sia Il 80 A. Il an sso.
sSEMIr. oNEvG. srEstiNe-7la sioA.M
c69siINiRr. IkaESs, Mcosup.. pLArHrIErp
,EarEfT a clTY, tY M n vlfEs@!itss 2AiTic, SOUTH
wINpHAM wl..lLMASfiC-s 10 A IL; II W
WAfTiEIR2sHuhsYs WMAAfTiEIR2susY. ifHlsiiKii.t-S 70 10 Z. a. x. d.
Fast THoMPsoy, WEBSTER. soUTH5iiipoR
afe woSVhSSphTTEfs ASp TEs % MsT V:X' snwBuRe
pAsCoAu AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
s5,2 a NJ L %as Pss.s n satnrf"Ys g
only at q % j. NJ.
a.s for Gssa ;es,e ave e' s end isro 2; Union
cad For Ya-roag and way s,st.oas from Union
Dept, PrUvideacs.
sssterdAys only. s--sandsys oaly.
Tickets octFecn Dost0u ard provtd sncs 1ir1lten
st cSEia 3nnElited IL - ..x,,,,,x,,. - .
q. w oyFUT'r saos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
sToNINGToN DIVISION.

Express trains leave PROVIDENCE as folio Wa
NEW YORK Il 20. A NJ. daily 10 SO
ulmited) IL ~ A. III. 10. a oJ. 6vO p. n.
daily.
NEW YORK, via St"nington Line - 10, 75)
Pm. daily, except Sunday.
PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE and WASH
NGToS via Harlem iiyer-lo % A. A., IS
II. u. (daily).
NEW HAVEN'T % A. NJ. texpress da!iyD Us
Coc. expJ 10 90 tex9.. L. 80 liniitcdJ. IL Is
A. NJ. lexp.l 10 (expA oJ q w (exp
daily. S:4S (exp. daily y. NJ.
NEW LONDON 20. A. n. daily oxpl
640 (accom). s 90 (accom. Sundays oaiy1. s Is
doc exp. 80 (accom). 10 90 (exp), 10 50 DIM
tied. IL 13 A. NJ. lexp). i 20 taccom), is (exp).
a05 lexpJ. 35 (accom. Sundays onlyl
4io taccoml 90 Il. u. lexp dAiya
asp. II. ,exp daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Two cabmen a short time ago bad flsh.
ing match for half sovereign and drinks.
Suddenly one of the inrvies fancied be had
bite and heing ovcranNious had the mis-
fortune TO fall into the river On bis re
gaining the shore his rival shouted out:
"All bets are OF. Jim. None 0, yer divin
IN at-sr 'em "-London Tit-Bits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
Her Deduction.

Mrs Bings-Mrs. Nexdoor told me you
once wanted TO marry that Miss Upton
She wouldn't have you. presume
Mr. Bings-D Did Mrs. Nexdoor say Miss
Upton refused me'
Mrs. Bings-No, she merely remarked
that Miss Upton had always been very
sensible girl.--New York Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

butter Ball Dowl-Open work. In silver.
resting in cowslip leaf Of green grass "a
bowl also) filled with .co water or cracked
ice. The inner silver bowl holds the float
ips balls hrm and lard during the lacAl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

I'm and you are only T." said Bessie
loftily 20 her little sister Belle. and then
added In a still more aggravating tone.
"and vh,n | was you wore only 2, ana
when ] vas 9 you were nothing but dust" I"
-Toront) Mail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

fte close or the dinner a novelty is
pr sltea-a small, shallow cup In silver,
cslk n wine burner. 70 burn the alcohol
out II spiritaous liauois
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

It's strange that some people will suffer 'or years
from rheumatism rather than try such an appro,e ed
standard remedy as Ayers Sarssparilia, aud that.
too IN spite % thr assurance that ~ has cured 50
many sthsts Who wLs Nsfc similarly saiittsd
Give IL a tTlsL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

An authority Is credited with saying that
pc itrnst iyania Railroad company burns
o<<fi2Aoo tons of coai dny between Pitts
'ft and 'eney City for the making Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
NORTHERN DIVISION.

Fitchburg and way stations. 600. ioo 90, "
~ U5, 10 III.
Lowell and way stations o. 10 ooa IN, Is n
Taunton ard New Bedford. 800. la. u
IL o. 20, V5. 40 22, 10 Os m
Sundays. Al N. q 80 pm.
MiddleDoro 10 IA; l2 %. 25. 3 A)pm.
Plymouth 10 a m. ) - pm
Points on Cape Cod s 10 IN; . 25 pm
Cottage CITY via New Bedford, l2 o. d IN
Nantucket. via Woods uoll 10 la.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
WAkRES AND BRISTOL BRANCH.
Leave PRoyiDEScG dada stree. sta.ioaD.,:
NEWPORT AND FALL RIVER

700 90 express and 55 a IN and 10 4,
70 AMI WA Se~ York boat AZ 6 8, y. IN.
sundays for fall River % a u. Is 80 ul
Newport iva Sow York boat o 30 pm.
Warren and way stations at : W 40 express 8 ID
ana % IA and ~ Az W 20
80 80 90 and IL 50 p. IN.
sundays At 0 90 a IA. and 81 D. IN.
BRIsTOL-7 ~ express. : 81. y So a. m 1: 4osp
t2Jcxpress $40 50. 70 aud III ~ p m Sun.
daysv % "A. IN. and y 80 p. III.
Horse cars leave Exchange place. Providence 4:
y AZ, and -. ~ anu . 81 "A. IN, IL 80 Q ~
4 90. 10 l5 and Az p. IN. Leave Ma
ket Square at IA 90 y. IN.
sundays atJ ~ a. IN, and 10 n m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
New York, New HaVea and Hart
ford Railroad


Time tables giving full information
as to local and through train service
may be obtained ut Providence sta
tion and stations as below.
TRAIN SERVICE FROM PROVIDENCE
PROVIDENCE DIVISION.
Corrected 10 December q, lso3.
Trans leave west end os U,lon Station so-
BOSIONsco 90 ..io 90 Y Il II 70 y a m m; ..ie os .S
az "a '5 2ea 10 &c a. " 80 % T:Q 80
30 70 10 Oo y IN. RETURNING = Leave BOS-
TON from Park Square station 90 90 0 "
alo % 10 OF III 90 m Ie m; lop 81 % 50 400
D % 80 80 20 90 IL 90 12 90 pm.
AITLEBOho-6 90 +.7 10 7i5 s 10 90 10 90 celia
an isO6 l5 2t0 - 70 Al5 5Ut 10 81:
10 005 IL Top
NORTH ATrLEnoRo-.s7 90 SIS 1000 I'D
a m A5 40 40 9 22 III 10 d IN.
PLAINV!LLE W.>MpUM wRENflIAM NOR
WOOD CENTRAL NOR WOOD and DEDHAM
- % ~ w n m ~ sundayA
bl5pm.
MANsFlELD--5 s5 Is As o 90 ..7 90 $50
10 % IL 20 IN IL % A5ilS 30 " .,
o2s 10 % pfa.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
a mil 3J& 80 6 10 o 20 40 90 o. ms ks.arn
40 90 A. mi W aoO5 " $50 sW
ATTLEBoRo-o ts $40 10 50 a M 4 10 tD
10 o ~ 80 y. n
NORTH ATrLEBoRo and PLAISylLi.E-s Is
y m
MASsFIELD-4 50 20 Is s Is 10 50 Ia
So5 ~ y. IN.
aParlor cass only
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
JOHN M.DEAN
COMPANY

$500 Worth Of Goods for $500 Down, 50c
$4,000 Worth of Goods for $500 Down, 75c
$500 Worth Of Goods for $3.50 Down. S1.2
$4,000 Worth of Goods for $1,000 Down, $1.5
$4,000 Worth of Goods for $500 Down, Ss.2
$4,000 Worth OF Goods for $1,000 Down, $50
The herald., 1893-12-28
THEY HATE TO STRIKE
NORTHERN PACIFIC EMPLOYEES
IN A QUANDARY.
They still Hope to Avoid Striking-The
Receivers Injunction to Be Met
by Counter Appeal to
the Court.

ST.. PAUL, Dec. 27.-The Northern
Pacific employees representatives met
this afternoon to consider the latest de
velopments in their contention with the
railroad. This morning they were feel
ing very bitter about the injunctions
served on them, and were very much at
sea &c, to what artior thsy ahould take.
The meeting Of the men this after
noon did not decide on final action, but
before adjournment a committee was
appointed to confer with the receivers
and learn what further action was possi-
BILE without going into the courts. The
intention is to exhaust all other means
Of redress before calling on the courts.
The Northern Pacific employees have
completed their system OF federation
and all the employees are included.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 27.-To combat the
injunction proceedings against them,
the employees OF the Northern Pacific
contemplate making motion before
Judge Jenkins, who issued an injunc-
tion ordering them not to combine in a
strike to tie up the road, asking him to
have the old wage schedule continued.
They are inclined to obey the injunction
to the letter, but say as they are parties
having a vital interest, they should be
given an opportunity to present their
case to the court. They are now in
consultation with their attorneys, with
view to taking such steps. This adds
novel feature to the proceedings
already had, which of themselves. it is
said, have no precedent in the United
States cOurte.
The herald., 1893-12-28
CARLSON GETS THERE.
SAN DIEGO'S RUSTLING MAYOR
MAKES A COUP.
He Obtains q Concession and Bonus
From Mexico for Building
Railroad Across BBja
California.

Special to the HERALD.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27.-Mayor Carlson
left here short time ago. ostensibly
bound for New York in the interest of
the San Diego and Phoenix railroad. of
which he is president. His friends
here were. therefore. much surprised
today on receipt Of telegram from him
dated City Of Mexico, stating that he
had obtained from the Mexican govern
ment concession and bonus for build
ing railroad across Lower California to
Yuma. This means that the courae of
the proposed line will be changed. the
road swerving southwark, crossing the
international boundary and traversing a
much better country than proposed
by the original survey. Much sat-
isiaction is felt here over the change,
as it is hoped the bonus in whatever
form it may be, will be sufficient to cap
italize the road and sssure it's speedy
construction. Carlson's supposed trip
to New York was looked upon by some
as wild goose chase, it being deemed
improbable that capital could be inter-
ested in the enterprise during this
period of financial depression. The
mayors change of programme is, there
fore. heartily approved and considered a
clever move. quite worthy Of San Diego's
chief executive and promoter of her
com ,nercial interests. Carlson tele-
Crap ned that he would start on his re-
turn trip tonight, and he will doubtless
be given an enthusiastic reception on his
arrival
The herald., 1893-12-28
ON THE EVE OF BATTLE
MellO's IrOnclads About to
Strike a Blow.
They Are Closing in on the
NictherOy.
The Latter's Decks Cleared for the
Encounter.
Great Excitement at Pernambuco Whore
tho Engagement Is Expected to
Take Place A Tcrrible
Strain at Rio.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PERNAMBUco, Dec. 27.-The greatest
mystery surrounds the movements of
the rebel admiral, Mello. Nothing has
been seen of him since he sailed north
on the Goth, presumably to show fight
to the new government cruisers, Nicthe-
roy and America.
TROUBLE WITH PORTUGAL.
Word is received of trouble between
Brazil and Portugal, because, by order
of President Peixoto. the Portuguese
minister was detained against his will.
1t is stated that the minister tried to
leave, despite the presidents order, and
that force was employed to detain him.
HEAVY ENGAGEMENT.
The Spanish warship Crietobal Colon,
arrived from Rio, reports that on Christ
mas eve there was heavy engagement
between the rebel warship and the forts.
Both sides are said to have suffered
severely. rfi<
MELLo AT BAHIA.
Later in the day great excitement was
caused by the news that Admiral MelIo
had arrived at Bahia, and the men on
board the Nictheroy began with alacrity
to put things in readiness to meet the
enemy. The rebel warships are reported
coaling at Bahia, preparatory to starting
for Pernambuco to capture or destroy
the Nictheroy, after which, if successful,
they will give the America q drubbing.
Mello is expected here tomorrow. 1t is
not expected that he will attack in broad
daylight. 1t is now said the Nictheroy
will steam out to meet him.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
Rumor has it that Captain Nunez may
torpedo the herbor and take other pre-
cautionsry measures to, prevent being
taken by surprise at night or any other
time. The electric search light is kept
constantly In thorough working order
and the people of Pernambuco are
again worked pp to the highest
pitch OF excitement id anticipation of
witnessing the battle between the dyna-
mite cruiser and the rebel warahips. A
sharp lookout is kept all along the
neighboring coast and signal men are
stationed upon every elevation of ground
from which good view of the coast
waters may be obtained.
AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
The government torpedo school ship
Parahyba, recently ordered north, her
destination being unknown, arrived
here, and almost aa. suddenly disap-
peared, fearing to be engaged in the
coming struggle between the Nictheroy
and rebel ships. Another version of the
sudden departure of the Parahy ba is
that she was ordered by Peixoto. to
steam for parts unknown upon an i'm
portant mission.
THE NICTHERoY's CREW BUSY.
The Nictheroy's crew have not been
idle and are now thoroughly trained in
working the big dynamite gun and in
handling the rapid-6ring guns, and are
likely to play most active part in the
night attack. should Mello decide upon
attempting to cut out the. Nictheroy.
The herald., 1893-12-28
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The Cordage Trust Organized Under a
New Title.

The Cordage Trust Organized Under a
New Title.
TRENTON. N. j., Dec. PA certificate
of organization OF the United States
Cordage company, the outgrowth of the
National Cordage company's failure,
has been placed on file in the Office OF
the secretary of state. The capital
stock is placed at $34.O0O.000. Harvey
A.. A. Herrold of New York holding
shares amounting to $33, 1856 900 and the
balance being divided among 16 others,
including Z. A. 9. Young, one Of the
National Cordage company's receivers.
OF the capital stock 500. .0C0, 900 is com
mon; s6,000,000 first preferred. with q
guaranteed per cent dividend, and
$8, 900, 900 second preferred. with a limit
OF per cent dividend from the earnings,
in excess of the dividend on first pre-
ferred stock.
New YoRK, Dec. 2T.-Rudolph Kep-
pier has been elected president, and w.
H. Corbin vice-president of the United
States Cordage company.
The herald., 1893-12-28
OoMPLErELY ANNInILArED.


Two Deta a&hments of British Troops Mas
sacrod by MatAbeles.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Several South Afri-
can merchants in This city received
.cable messages today Announcing that
Captain Wilson's scouting party, which
had been pursuing King Lo Bengula
and which had not been heard from for
some time. was completely annihilated
by Mstabeles.
1t is stated now, that in addition to
Wilson's party, party under Captain
Barrow, sent out to reinforce him, has
been cut to pieces. No press dispatches
have been received which either con-
firm or contradict these reports. The
number of men composing Wilson's de.
tachment ia said to have been 30 to 100,
and Barrow's detachment ia reported to
have been composed of about the same
number.
The news caused great excitement
throughout the city aud is being mag
nified on all sides. Rumors have it
that the two columns were composed OF
several hundred men, and that after be-
ing completely surrounded by Ma
tabNles, were charged upon repeatedly
and slaughtered to the man, their bodies
being afterwards horribly mutilated.
The herald., 1893-12-28

diers on shore shouted, "If you don't
stop we will shoot you," and fred sew
eral shots. But the captain got his
boat on shore and was arrested, together
with three sailors, and placed in prison.
He was then taken to Rio, and the chief
of police put them in Jail without any
food. He managed to communicate with
the American consul and obtained his
release. The captain complained about
the soldiers having hauled down the
American flag on his small boat, but the
consul paid no attention to it. He claims
the facts Of the situation at Rio are sup
pressed by the officials and that the
American press has incorrect news.
The herald., 1893-12-28
oH1oAao.s NEw MAYOR.
Hopkins Takes the Oath and Promise
m dodal Admfnisfratlou.

Hopkins Takes tho Oath and Promises
Model Administrations.
CHICAGO, Dec. .27.-John P. Hopkins
was inaugurated as mayor of Chicago in
the city council chamber tonight in the
presence of g throng that filled the room
almost to suffocation. Hopkins entered
the chamber after the work of the even
ing had begun and was received with
great applause. Acting Mayor Swift,
who was Hopkins opponent in the late
election, introduced him in graceful
speech, to which Hopkins replied at
length, promising to do all in his power
to give model administration.
The herald., 1893-12-28
SERIOUS RIOTING.

Native Miners Sack a Town in South
Africa.
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 27.--Serious riot
ing took place yesterday among the ma
tives at Witwatersrandt. The natives
who engaged in the disturbance were
mostly employed in the mines and num-
bered about 1000. One hundred men
ere said to have been wounded. of whom
six were dangerously injured. The riot
ers also sacked the town and tried to
destroy one of the public buildings, but
were eventually dispersed by special
police. The excitement has extended to
several mines.
The herald., 1893-12-28

hangs over the country's industries.
The imports for IL months declined
Ell, 100000, compared with the
year 1892, and exports declined
e6, 100000. There has been shrinkage
in every importrnt class of imports and
exports. On the other hand, American
trade is steadily advancing. but what ef-
feet change in the tariff bill will cause
is matter OF conjecture. Brazil and
other South American republics, except
Chile, have been large buyers. Mer-
chants generally are looking with conf
dence for improving trade in 1894. pro-
vided no serious strike or lockout oc-
ours.
The herald., 1893-12-28
A BLooDLEss DUEL.

Two Russian Oficers Fight Over a Love
Affair.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 27.-A duel has
been fought between Prince Gagarina,
an ex-oficer OF the Imperial guards and
aid de camp to Grand Duke Vladim ir,
and Captain Miateff, also formerly a
member of the Imperial guards. The
weapons were pistols, and 20 PAGES was
the distance. Only two shots were ex-
changed and neither combatant was
shot. The encounter grew out OF love
affair.
The herald., 1893-12-28
OUTRAGEOUS TREATMENT.

High Handed Condu of Peixoto's Sol
diers-Our Flag Insulted.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The Ameri-
can schooner Grace Andrews, command
ed by Captain Andrews, has arrived
from Brazil. Captain Andrews tells a
story OF, outrageous treatment by Peix-
oto's soldiers in Rio harbor. Captain
Andrews had started from his ship to
the harbor in small boat, and when
within hailing distance of the shore
hoisted the American dsg, but the sol
The herald., 1893-12-28
A TERRIBLE STRAIN.
Any Sort OF Change Would Be Wei
comsd at Rio.


Any Sort of Change Would Be We'll
comsd at Rio.
New YoRK, Dec. 27.-The Herald's
Montevideo dispatch from Rio says
Word has reached the city from Rio
Grande do Sui that the loyal garrison in
Bage is being sadly demoralizsd by hum
ger, due to difficulties in getting pro-
visions through the insurgents
lines. President Peixoto is said to
be considering the adyisability
OF ordering the Nictheroy and America
to 60 to Rio and make an attack upon
Cobras island and upon the insur-
gent ships now at anchorage among the
foreign vessels in the bay. The feeling
in Rio seems to be that anything which
would end the present state of suspense
would be q relief.