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The herald., 1893-12-20
WILLIS EYES OPENED.
A SIGNIFICANT LETTER FROM
HONOLULU.
The American Minister Surprised at the
High State of Culture and Re-
finement of the White
Population.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. ia special
dispatch to the Tribune from Ann Arbor
contains interesting quotations from a
letter written to Mrs. George II. Meade,
wife of one of the Ann Arbor university
professors, by member OF her family
in Hawaii. Mrs. Mead is a sister of
Commissioner Castle, recently sent to
Washington with other representatives
of the Hawaiian provisional govern
ment. This is quotation from the
letter:
Mrs. Willis told me herself how
overwhelmed with surprise they were at
finding the community here equal, if
not ahead, of any city of its size in
America, in culture, refinement, etc.
Why you have no idea," she says, "of the
dense ignorance. that existH in America
in regard to these islands. / told Mr..
Willis that Mrs. Dole was a lady who
would grace the White House quite as
well as the lady who now reigns there,
or any other, and that is saying a good
deal. Mr.. Willis said as much and more,
showing how strongly he was impressed
with the character of the people in
power. He was led to believe that q
few low-class whites and 'beach-comb-
ers' bad done all this business of over
turning the queens government"
The herald., 1893-12-20
SMOOTHING THE WAY.

Glove Contests Leealizcd by tho jack
sonviIIe city Council.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. 10. - The
city council OF Jacksonville passed this
evening, with only three opposing
votes, an ordinance permitting glove
contests with five-ounce gloves for an
unlimited number Of rounds. A license
OF $25 is required, the chief of police to
supervise the affair. 1t is said Mayor
Dn Fletcher will veto the ordinance.
The council, however. will Immediately
pass it over the mayors veto, and every
thing be made smooth for the contest
between Corbett and Mitchell, provided
the governor keeps his hands off, The
governor is keeping silent and no one
can guess what he intends to do. At a
meeting of the Duval Athletic club,
Snapper" Garrison, the we'll known
Jockey, was chosen time-keeper.
The herald., 1893-12-20
CHICAGO'S NEW MAYOR.
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
ELECTED.
His Majority Is Small One and the
Result Will Be Contested by the
Republicans "A Heavy
Vote Polled.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-In the special
election for mayor to fill the unexpired
term of Carter Harrison. assasainated
October 28th by Prendergast, John p.
Hopkins, the Democratic candidate, was
elected over George B. Swift, Republi-
can. by majority OF 1887. The total
vote was: Hopkins. Oem.) 112,700:
Swift, (Rep.) 11,313; Britzins. (Social-
istic-Labor) 1917; Wakeley, (People's-
Silver 367.
The vote. which is one of the heaviest
ever polled in the city, shows decided
Republican gain. In several down.
town wards, where the heavy lodging
house votes reside, the contest was Bit
ter, and scraps were Of frequent occur
renee when the police were not at hand,
! In all other portions of thu city voting
progressed without incident.
The jury in the Coughlin trial did not
vote, butseven Of the Prendergast jurors
voted.
Late tonight the Republican city CEN
tral committee decided TO contest Hop
kins' election, claiming the police re-
turns show 800 more for Hopkins than
were actually cast. 1t ia claimed by the
committee that the official count will
give the election to Swift.
The herald., 1893-12-20
THE MURDERED MESSENGER.
His Head Split Because He Would Not
Open the Safe.

His Head Split Because He Would Not
Open the Safe.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 19.-The name of
the express messenger killed in the
Southern Pacific train robbery last
night near Crosby, N. M. was John T.
Richardson. He lived in New Orleans.
The impression is that the robbers
wanted him to open the through safe.
and upon his failure to comply he was
killed.
The agent of the Wells-Fargo Express
company saye the express car in which
Messenger Richardson was killed was
not robbed, and the company did not
loee a cent. Richardson had a gold
watch on him at the time Of the murder,
which the robbers did not disturb. The
opinion of the express officials is that
Richardson was either killed by some
private enemy or that the robbers, after
killing him, were interrupted by the
train stopping at Dayton. which is an
unusual thing. The latter view is most
favored, and would indicate that the
murder occurred just before reaching
Dayton. t
The herald., 1893-12-20
He Is Just as Young as He
Used to Be.
A Battle Royal in the British
Commons.
Gladstone F0ils an Effort to Upset
His Government.
He Outlines the Liberal Programme
for the Defense of the Empire.
England Still the Mistress
OF the Ocean.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, Dec. 19.-In the commons
today, Lord George Hamilton, former
first lord of the admiralty in the
Salisbury government, provoked q battle
royal between the Liberals and Con-
servatives by motion for immediate
consideration of the motion to make a
considerable addition to the strength Of
the British navy. and to ask the gov
ernment to state it's intention in regard
to the navy. Hamilton declared the
motion WAS not inspired by party OBJ
iects.
Gladstone accepted the challenge and
responded with great speech, which
showed that be had lost none ot his old
time vigor and force. He moved an
amendment to the effect that the house
relies on the responsible ministers OF the
crown to make adequate provision for
the defense of the empire. He urged
that Lord Hamilton's motion was prac-
tically vote Of censure, and that its
object was to overturn the government.
England could complete first-class
war ship in three years, against, four
years required by France. England had
10 frst-claes battle ships, against IA
owned by France and Russia COM
bined eight of the French and Rus
sian ships were of the wooden type al
ready discarded by England. France
and Russia combined had only 318,0 900
tons. British ships were larger and
more powerful. If Britain built no
more ships till 1897, her tonnage would
still be greater than that of France and
Russia. Yet the government intended
to still further increase the strength OF
the British navy.
Gladstone expressed the hope that the
house would not set bad example and
marshal party forces on the great quea-
ton of imperial defense.
Great cheering followed the premier's
conclusion.
Baliour, Conservative leader, denied
Gladatone's taunt that the opposition
! were trying to make party capital out
of the naval debate. In future naval
combats Great Britain would have to
| fight opponents who stake nothing on
the result, while England stakes all.
Finally Lord George Hamilton's mo-
tion was rejected by vote of 240 to 204
The result was followed by loud cheer
ing from the Liberals.
Mr.. Gladstone's amendment to the
effect that the house of commons relies
upon the ministers of the crown to sub
NIT fitting proposals in due time for
strengthening the navy or, in other
words, that the house has confidence in
the government, was adopted without
division, causing more cheering from
the Liberals.
The herald., 1893-12-20
They Have GOOD Motixas.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 19.-The impeach.
msnt proceedings against Mayor Stein
man and City Trustee Green were tried
before Judge Catlin today and dis
missed. The complaint charged them
with wilful and malicious neglect OF
duty in failing to declare the result of the
recent election under the new charter,
but the court held that the motive was
good one, namely desire to have the
question of the validity of the charter
determined before issuipg certificates.
The herald., 1893-12-20
The Gssford to Be Raised.

Special to the b ERALD. n
SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 19.-The tug Re-
lief, Captain Haskell, arrived at Santa
Barbara today from Coos bay. He re-.
ports that Golfer dam has been built
around the ship Gosford, now ashore
near Point Conception. She will be
raised tomorrow, all the conditions be-
ing favorable. This will be the FIRST
eunken ship that WAS ever gotten off
and taken 20 San Francisco, Captain
Haskell is confident of the success of the
undertaking. The tug Fearless will be
relieved and will arrive at Santa Barbara
tomorrow if the work is successful.
The herald., 1893-12-20
NOT A CITIZEN.
Chief of Police Rogers of Sacramento
Ousted.

Chief of Police Rogers of Sacramento
Ousted.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 19.-The supreme
court has affirmed the decision of the
superior court of Sacramento county in
the suit of Drew against Rogers, and
ordered the election of Rogers to the
Office of chief OF police of Sacramento
null and void. Rogers was elected chief
of police March 8, 1892. The election
was contested by Moses M. Drew who
charged that Rogers was not citizen OF
the United States, he having been born
in Australia of British parents and
came with them to this country as o
child and was never naturalized.
The herald., 1893-12-20
HAKRIsON's SLAYER.
Anothe or Doctor Testifies That Pren'
past Ia Insane.

Another Doctor Testifies That Prender-
CAST Is Insane.
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-In the Prendergast
trial, today, another OF the states wit
nesses went on the stand as an expert,
and testified for the defense. He be-
lieved Prendergast was insane.
The physician, however, said he be.
lieved the prisoner knew the difference
between right and wrong at the time ol
the murder.
Prendergast was turbulent during the
examination, declaring his lawyers were
trying to prejudice the case against
him.
The herald., 1893-12-20
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Large Concourse at Gen. Datus IL.
Coon's Funeral.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19.-No more genu-
inc tribute of respect to good mans
memory has been made in this town
than that of the funeral of Gen. Datus
E. Coon today. Grand Army hall was
crowded long before the hour of the
services, and hundreds OF people were
unable to gain admission. The services
were in accordance with the impressive
ritual OF the G. A. r. A eulogy was
pronounced by Gen. Eli H. Murray.
The herald., 1893-12-20
THE mUawumP.s REWARD.
Wayne MacVeagh Ambassador 60 Ital
"A Plum for .Inhn L. Irish.

Wayne MacVeagh AMBASSADOR 60 Italy
"A Plum for john Z. Irish.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The president
sent the, following nominations to the
senate today:
Wayne Macyeagh, of Pennsylvania,
ambassador to Italy.
John ?. Irish of California, naval
officer at San Francisco.
James H. Forney of Idaho, attorney
Of the United States for the district OF
Idaho.
When the appointment list was
handed to Senator Hill he exclaimed:
What Have not all the Mugwumps
been provided Tor YETI"
Other senators of pronounced partisan
views made somewhat similar remarks.
The herald., 1893-12-20
A FUGITIvE FROM JUSTICE.

Pugilist Costello Leaves His Bondsmen
in the Lurch.
Grown POINT, Ind, Dec. 19.--Martin
Costello, convicted of prize fighting,
failing to show up in the-court this
morning upon the motion for new
trial to be argued, his bond of $1,000 was
forfeited. Costello is under $4,000 bonds
for other cases, and these will also be
foreited. 1t ia believed here that Gov
ernor Matthews will hunt down the
fugitive if the bondsmen do not.
The herald., 1893-12-20
DECLARED VACANT.

The Bear Valley Irrigation Company
Has No President.
SAN BERNARDINo, Dec, i9.--The board
of directors OF the Bear Valley Irriga-
ton company met at Redlands today
and passed resolutions under authority
of the bylaws of the corporation, de-
claring the Office of president of the
company vacant. giving as the reason
the departure of President Charles w.
Green from the state in pursuit of his
own private business.
The herald., 1893-12-20
APPROACHING THE ENEMY.
The NictherOy Nearing Her
Destination.
Captain Baker Superseded by a
Brazilian.
A Riot Aboard as Consequence of
the Change.
A ~ lan In nf a
The America Also in Brazilian Water 8
The Aqutdaban and Esperanza
Again Put to Sea - The
Situation at Rio.

Copyrighted, 1893 blythe Associated Press.
PERNAMBUco, Brazil, Dec. l9.-Cap-
tain Baker, who left New York in COM
mand OF the new Brazilian steamer Mic.
theroy, has been superseded by Capt.
Alvaro Nunez, formerly com ander OF
the Brazilian warehip Republica. The
change was not we'll received by the
Americans on board, but it is believed
most of the expert men, especially the
.rapid-fire gunners, will continue in the
service. The Associated Press corre-
epondent on board the Nictheroy has
just learned that her consort, the Amer
lea, has arrived at Maranham and is ex-
pected here today or tomorrow, when
both vessels will probably eail south
ward. t9ie
FIGHT ON THE NIcTHERoY.
Later--Late today Captain Nunez,
the new commander of the Nictheroy,
shipped 60 new men and sent several of
the New York crew ashore. The rest OF
the sesmen shipped at New York were
compelled to sail, despite their protests
and strike for higher wages. 1t is
thought there was serious disturbance
on board OF the Nictheroy; that several
men who desired to leave the ship en-
gagged in a struggle with the remainder
of the crew, and number were finally
clapped in irons and confined below
decks.
THE SITUATION AT RIO.
New YORK, Dec. 19.--The Herald's
dispatch from Montevideo says: A
correspondent at Rio sends word that
the commander of the British squadron
has received express orders from Lon
don to protect British interests in Bra
zil and disregard the blockade of the
port threatened by the rebel feet. The
Brszilian government has officially
designated new landing place for for
eign vessels, called Plaza Harmonic.
The Aquidaban and Esperanza have
left Thaula Grande for some unknown
cause. Some surmise they have gone
to meet the Nictheroy. Others think
they are seeking to keep out of the way
of the dynamite cruisers.
AMERICAN REINFoRcEMENTs.
WAsHINGToN. Dec. 19.-The San Fran
cisco has been ordered to proceed to Rio
de Janeiro. Secretary Herbert did not
care to discuss the situation at Rio and
the reason for ordering the ship there,
but it is inferred that the serious condi-
tion of affairs in Brazil calls for a fur
ther show of United States forces.
The herald., 1893-12-20
WAITE WILL WAIT.

No Call for an Extra Session in
Colorado.
DENVER, Colo, Dec. 19.-Governor
Waite today announced that he would
not issue call for an extra session of
the legislature tomorrow, as previously
announced. He will wait until after
the business mems meeting, called for
Thursday to consider matters relating
to the extra session, and it is under
stood he will be guided to great extent
by the resolutions they may adopt.
The herald., 1893-12-20
UNRE0UITED LOVE.
A Rejected suitor Perpetrates a Terri
BILE Crime.

BILE Crime.
VERMILIoN, S. D., Dec. 19.-Kate Ste
fani had been keeping company with
"Shorty" Babcock, at Burbank, viii
lage IL miles from here, but at the
request of her mother, broke off the
relationship. Today Babcock drove up
to millinery store where she was en-
ployed, and said her mother was sick
and had sent him to take her home. She
refused to go unless her friend. Dolly
Hemphill, also went. Hiss Hemphill
consented. The three got into a sleigh
and drove out of the village toward the
Stefani farm. On the road Babcock
shot Miss Hemphill dead. Miss Stefani
escaped instant death by crawling under
the sleigh seat, though receiving two
dangerous wounds in the breast. Then
Babcock shot himself. dying in the
sleigh,
The herald., 1893-12-20
OhiIar.n Frlrh,fullv Burnra.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1.-two children
OF Hugh Latham were terribly burned
today by lighted gasoline from stove
being spattered on their clothing. The
youngest child, 2years old, lived but
two hours. The other will probably
survive,
The herald., 1893-12-20
Riot In Guatemala.

/ QUEzALTENANGE, Guatemala, Dec. 49,
A riot occurred here yesterday which
resulted in conflict between partisans
Of President Barries and his oppon-
snts. Two of the latter were killed and
seven wounded. Police and troops in
terfered, making many arrests.
The herald., 1893-12-20
A Child Enioxs

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
in need OF q laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious, the
most gratifying results follow its use !;
60 that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have a
bottle.
The herald., 1893-12-20
His GRIND . Justified.

BRIsToL, Tenn, Dec. 19.-At the in
quest on the bodice OF Walter shannon
and Mrs. Ann Davis, found murdered in
bed yesterday, Matt Davis. husband of
the woman, acknowledged that he killed
them. The jury justified him. under
the circumstances, and ne was released.
The herald., 1893-12-20
NOW FOR THE LAST WEEK
Next Saturday Evening . !,
Our Liberal Gift ~
Sale Closes

OHOULD you get one OF the three railroad
u tickets, and have no use for it, we will
, give you its value in cash or goods. If you
get that handsome $500 Piano no doubt you
will find use for it. Your boy will look after
the Bicycle In fact, any of these IS pres
ents will be most acceptable at this time.
Come in and make $5 purchase You
will get full value for your money and maybe
handsome present besides.
The herald., 1893-12-20
Beautifui OatnItpa Leland.

Regular steamer service from San
Pedro. Two and half hours eail TO a
different country and charming climate
Inquire Wilmington Transportation
company, l30 West Second street.
The herald., 1893-12-20
A Gamhlinr Den Held un.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10. Early this morning
four men entered Morgan & Shin'a
gambling house, held up four employees
in the place, and relieved the cashier OF
$4,000.
The herald., 1893-12-20
A PonnlIst Aaairns,

PoMERoY, o., Dec. 10. = David G.
Smith, Populist candidate for the legis-
lature last fall, has assigned, with heavy
liabilities. He Was owner OF a large
Touring mill and much real estate.
The herald., 1893-12-20
Iuaioted for Penston rrauds

DUBUQUE, Ia. Dec. 19.-The grand
jury returned 28 indictments against
Van Leuven for pension frauds. Other
indictments we're returned against Drs.
Peg9 and Kissell, members of the exam
lining board.
The herald., 1893-12-20
a prinna aninidaa.

ROME, Dec. 10, Albert Monroy. prince
of Fomosa, committed suicide at the
Hotel Trinacri by shooting himself with
a revolver.
The herald., 1893-12-20
EVnrdsred bv Robbers.

WINCHESTER, o., Dec. l9.-L. P. Ryan
and wife, an aged couple, were found
murdered in their home this morning,
near here, evidently for robbery. They
had little property.
The herald., 1893-12-20
pv,.,u,te stolen.

LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Standard from Vienna saws two boxes,
containing 20 kilos Of dynamite, have
been stolen from the navy yards at
Pola,
The herald., 1893-12-20
The Second Malta verdict,

New ORLEANS, Dec. l9.-The second
verdict against the city on account Of
the Italian lynching in March, 1891. was
rendered today, amounting to $4,000.
The herald., 1893-12-20
cold Mtpsa sold.

DEL NoRTE, Colo. Dec. 19.-C. A..
Crawford and 0. P. Post have sold the
Little Annie Gold Mining company's
property at Summitvile to the Consoli-
dated Gold Mining company for $1,000
nnn
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r. pa satt,ad w,,hout war.

GuAYouIL, Dec. 49, Ecuador and Perm
have accepted the offer of Colombia as
mediator, and the boundary dispute will
be settled without war.
The herald., 1893-12-20
The Never Trial.

New YORK, Dec. 10 The Meyer trial
has been adjourned until Thursday, on
account of the condition of Juror Lowe,
who is suffering with acute dementia.
The herald., 1893-12-20
state Bank Tax.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The banking
and currency committee today voted on
the bill to repeal the state bank tax
The vote stood tie.
The herald., 1893-12-20

Stop that cough by using DIR. St.
Johns cough syrup. We refund your
money il it fails to cure. For sale by
OF & Vaughn, corner Fourth and
Snrinv alta
The herald., 1893-12-20
Powdar MN Rlovn m.

WILMINGTON. Del, Dec. 19-One OF
the powder mills OF the Dupont Powder
works exploded this morning. Edward
Gallagher WAS killed.
The herald., 1893-12-20

A line OF fine cut glass bottles and
manicure sets just received st Little
boy'a pharmacy. Call and see them,
I'LL South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-12-20

SThurston's Millinery and California
Straw Works, 264 S. Main street, oppo-
site Third.
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Adiourned sine Die.

CHICAGO, Dec. l9 The Federation OF
Labor adjourned sine die today, after
tFaneacting routine business.
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skaters Drowned.

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. l9.-Four young
people, skating on Chocolate lake, broke
lhrodgh the ice and were drowned.
The herald., 1893-12-20
Catalina Island.

Avalon Home open for guests at low
rates for the winter.
The herald., 1893-12-20

Howry & Bresee. Broadway under
takers. Independent OF the trust"
The herald., 1893-12-20

Removal sale-Musical goods. Prices
no object. Fitzgerald's, corner Spring
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80. -. r-.-s...-s-. GOO : snssns =
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WASTED WEALTH.
SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE IN
THE PRATT OOODSPEED- 1ANs-
FIELD CASE, NOW BEING AIRED
IN COURT.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-08-17
A Horse Liked Candy.

Sitting the other evening on a ii
Of lumber in front of a building
course of construction in 9Th avep
was a well-dressed young man, wa
ing a broad brimmed straw hat
the period. He seemed to be fond
sweets, for he held in his left hand
paper bag of candy, from which
was leisurely eating.
The young man sat facing the sid
walk. Standing back Of him, init
street, was a big bay horse, hitch
to cab. He was pretty god
looking horse and very intelligen
and he seemed to have sweet toot
too. He looked the young man Oys
and came apparently to a satisfactN
conclusion, and then he put his Don
gently down over the young man
right shoulder and touched bis rsb
hand as much as to say:
"My friend, am [ in it or amlnOt:
The young man, being manly 81
Of a young man, was pleased wit
the attention on the part Of 4
horse, and he took out OF the bag
tolerably good sized chunk OF cam
which he held in the palm Of
right hand. The horse ruf1led
delicate upper lip over this lump
candy, winking soberly meanwhit
the young man, and then he tod
between his teeth and ate it with
jOyment.-NeW York Sun.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1893-08-17

h,s;nass with srch men as Jack McAu-
1;fa ~ md jimmy Carroll. Stanton, Ab-
~hott the English light-welght, Wouid De
another GOOD man to try smith agal nst.
GEORGE Smith, known all over the
country as ''Pittsburg Phi, mas re-
Gently struck winning streak ana IL
now believed to be almost even on tue
wear. Phil was reputed to have peeli
over 500. 600 to the bad at one stage VI
tbe oame but now the quiet little. plung-
or can smile without hurting ms con
science Next to Michael Dwyer he IS
the greatest plunger on the American
turf e,1
Larry Twitchell, the popular lett field
err of the old Milwaukee Base Ban Clup,
recently lowered the record Tor long
distance throwing. The feat was accom-
n]isbed at Macon, Ga, the distance pc
inc 1876 wards 2 inches, five feet bettef
than the record made by John iiatileld;
.'Sllyer" King wants to throw against
Twitchell for $500 side.
The proposed international match De
tween Jack McAulitfe, the American
champion, and Dick Burrge, OF NeWcas-
tie, Eng, for $1,000 a side, Will not oe
arranged, owing to Burgess backer ae-
string him to arrange the match WIN
JACK dempsey lOI Ylo,ooo g.
America. Burge is to sign articles Tor
warded bv Gus Tuthil1, Dempsey $
hacker. to-day. Charley Mitchell, jack
McAuliffe and George Mcdonald Will
sail for America September !. =,
Billy" Hamilton, the crack lett held-
or and base-runner Of the Philadelphia
ball team, was attacked while in Boston
with malarial fever. He is now lylngat
his home in Philadelphia in a precari-
Gus condition, typhoid having devel-
oped. He is not expected to recover.
A dispatch from Toronto, Ont.' states
that Stanbury, the Australian oarsman,
has finally declined to accept Gaudatf
challenge to row for the championship
of the world He says he will leave
shortly for England to row the winner
of the Bubear-Sullivan race, and II eau
daur chooses to visit England he VIII
row him there.