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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
PANIC IN 4 THE1TRE.

THE APPEARANCE OF SMOKE IN THE HOUSE AND
A FIRF-ALARM CAUsU THE PEOPLE TO RUSH
FOR THE D0ORs-NO ONE INJURED.
There was panic In Fehrs Opera
House in Port Chester. last evening. the
Onera House Is close 10 the Sation.
Adjoining 1t is the Irving Hotel There
was a performance In the opera house and the
place was crowded The performance began
at 3 o'clock and everything progressed smoothly
until o'clock. At that hour smoke began TO
manifest itself In the hall. There was some un-
easlness when the smoke became thicker, but
only n few left the hall The fire alarms are
sounded on a bell. and when this suddenly be-
gan To sound an alarm for the neighborhood
there was a panic. The people made rush
for the doors which fortunately were ample ana
the hall was emptied In few minutes. There
was "A lam. but no one was injured. me hfc
proved To be in the hotel, one Of the walls OF
which had been set on fire by a defective hue
The nremen quickly eXtinguished the haines, Dut
not before they had done damage to the amount
of s. 600 This Is more than covered by IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
LOBENGULA WINS A BATTLE.
CAPTAIN WILSON'S COLUMN FORCED TO
RETREAT
ATTACKED At MIDNIGHT by MATABELE WAR
TrORs IN GREATLY SUPERIOR FoRcE-CUr
OFF FROM REINFoRCEMENTs-THE
BRITISH IN PERILOUS
POSITION

Cape Town. Dec. 13.-A dispatch dated at
Buluwayo on December says:
Major Forbes's party has been obliged TO re-
tire on account of the strong resistance OF Lo-
bengula Major Forbes is believed now to be
in perilous position.
After crossing the Shangani River Major
Forbes sent Captain Wilson forward to find Lo-
bengula who was believed to be close at hand
Wilson left camp late in the evening, and he
reached the Kings laager at midnight. There
upon he halted Lobengula's men evidently were
expecting the British and attacked them hoty
on both sides. firing from the bush. Captain
Wilson was greatly outnumbered and he retired
fighting steadily He sent a message TO Major
Forbes for reinforcementS but meanwhile the
Shangani had risen suddenly, cutting OF COM
mlInication between the main advance parties
"It is believed that Major Forbes is trying 10
cross the river higher up. Much anxiety Is felt
for him and Captain Wilson,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
MILITARY EXECUTION AT RIO.
FIVE OF AN INSURGENT SHIPS COMPANY
KILLED AT THE FIRST VOLl.El.
PEIXOTO's TROOPS REFUSED TO FIRE AGAIN
SPREAD OF THE REvOLUTIoN-REIGN OF
TERROR IN -FOREIGNERs M
PRESSED INTO THE GOVERN
MENT,s MILITARY
SERVICE.

Lisbon Dec 13-The British steamer Nile which
sailed from Pernambuco. Brazil, on December o.
arrived here to-day She boarded at once py
the United Press correspondent, who obtained the
following from the officers and from mall
advices
Just before the Nile sailed the Government had
the fifteen insurgent officers and the crew OF the
guardshp Parahyba seized in the harbor carried
ashore and stood up to be shot by party OF SOL
diers The soldiers fired with great reluctance
With the first volley they killed five. The rest or
the prisoners shouted Long live Mello!" The SOL
diers refused 10 fire again. and the rest OF the ma
rines are supposed to be still alive.
The publica iion OF Admiral Mello's manifesto has
caused the troops In the province ot PcrnambuSo
10 revolt At Bahia and other ports. the men on the
Nile saw the revolution grows In favor. The IN
ccssion OF Admiral da CANA and his friends
\ reign Of terror Is said - dominate Rio Janeiro
More than 1.0lJ Of different nationalities are
missing in the city. Some Of them are supposed 70
he i'm iaIl. others are said To have been executed
MANY foreigners are reported to have been seized
and impressed into the military service OF the Gov
ernmcnt Most OF them have been entered under
false names: therefore when the consuls begin 10
inquire after them trace OF them can DE iounl
All the cities on the seaboard are infested with
splcs Everybody fears to speak openly against
the Government Two OF President Pexotos steam
launches from the military school say the officers
OF the Nile stop all vessels entering the harbor Or
Rio that the Presidents men may examine The
passengers and crews. a general revolt OF the
troops against ~. Government was expected to
take place December 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
ENDING THE TROUBLE AT MELTLLA.
MrI.Ty AR,AF GUARANTEES THE SUSPENSION
OF HosTILITIEs-THE sULTAN's
TROOPS COMING.


London. Dec ia dispatch to the United Press
from Mclla says that General Martinez de Campos
conferred yesterday with Muley Araif, the sultan :
brother and envoy. in tent at Fort Sidi Guariach'
The results OF the conference kept secret. but
4, &c believed that a treaty signed In regard
10 a neutral zone and other matters Another confer
ence will II Is said. be held soon FOR the purpose
OF adopting measures to compel the submission OF
the Rfians. General de campos has declared pri-
vafely that he considers the campaign finished
Madrid Dec l3-The Government has received
from General Campos report Of his interview
with Muley Araaf Tho latter declared that
when he left Tanet neither the sultan nor
he realized the import of the occurrences at
Melila They supposed that some trivial front
ier incident was in question. He therefore
was not fully empowered TO treat with SPAIN
He would receive proper authority soon. however
and meantime would undertake to guarantee me
suspension of hostilites. He expected that the
Sulfan's troops would come soon 10 chastse the
rebels As Spain demanded proof OF good faith.
ne had ordered the Riflians To destroy their
trenches on Spanish territory. His order was
obeyed and the trenches were filled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
FIGHTING IN RIO HARBOR.
SUCCESS OF THE INSURGENTS.
COPAS ISLAND AND ENCHADAS IN POSSES
SION OF ADMIRAL DA CANA.
THE CUSTOM HOUSE AND NAVAL ARSENAL con-
TINUALLY UNDER FIRE-M, INITIAL LAW
DECLARED IN PERNAMBUCO-THE
RETURNED TO RIO.

AoUIDARAN SAID 40 HAVE
RETURNED TO RIO
Washington. Dec. 13-The big battle expected
to take place in the harbor of Rio Janeiro has
begun at last This afternoon the Navy Depart
ment received the following cable message from
Captain Picking:
Rio de Janeiro, Dec. IL.
Copas Island and Enchadas in the possession
of Admiral da Cana Ohe insurgent commander.
Former is well fortified and is continually hring
upon the Custom House and Naval Arsenal with
small arms 1t IS dangerous To land.
Martial law has been declared in Pernambuco,
but all is quiet there This news came in an
other dispatch to the Navy Department to-day
from Captain Picking. who also said that the
American Consul at Pernambuco had asked him
as precautionary measure to send vessel to
that port to protect American interests.
London, Dec. IA dispatch from Buenos
Ayrcs says that the Aquidaban has returned to
blockade Rio JaneirO.
The correspondent OF THE Times in Rio ia
neiro SAYS that the Parahyba arrests were made
in view of information found In the dispatches
carried by an officer who was seized aboard a
British steamer in Rio harbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
4 COLD W4VE COMES TO TOWN
THE MERCURY GOES DOWN TOWARD ZERO. AMI
4 BITING NORTH WIND ADDS TO THE
GENERAL DISCOMFORT.

The coldest day Of the winter so far was yest''-
day 1t started out to be cold IN the fnornis anu
I, was cold all day. As night approached the
weather grew colder and colder. and the people
who make predictions said that 1t would be colder
this morning At least one more day OF winuy
hlas and ley weather Is promised Al ocloch
Yesterday morning Perry's thermometer registered
ONLY 26 degrees above the zero marx By o clocR X
the mercury had fallen to q degrees ana py - .
o,rlock n was down to q degrees. At noon there
was slight rise of one solitary. lone shiVei1ng de-
gree Then the mercury grew tired again ana at
S.20 o'clock in the afternoon II was back 10 Il de-
grees steady drop began at that hour ana i as
nght closed In the cold became bitter at 8 O'Clock
the mercury was down to 16 degrees. and showed
evidences OF wanting TO go still lower The coid
was made the more disagreeable by the s'rohs
north wind which cut like knife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
co,t, NEW ENGLAND TEMPERATURES.

RIddeford Me. Dec. 1S-The temperature ABOUT
here this morning changed from ten to twenty-iouf
degrees below zero
Hanover. ~ H.. Dec. 13.-The mercury TOOK
sudden drop during the night, reaching twenty oc
,oy zero this morning. 1t IL twenty-five peio" a'
I,n,e and twenty below at Norwich. VI
Dover " H., Dec. l3.-The theTinoineter, re-, res,s, ~,
nurnham and Kennebunk 1t was twenty-five de.
res below: at Rockingsford and STAFFORD twenty
i.oao below a physician said this morning that
~ sre we're more than 400 persons under the care
OF doctors here because OF the grip. r. 1Iar,,ord
and Springfield. running between this city ana ina
~. vi will be taken off tomorrow, as the ice
IN The cnnnecticut River is proving serious Oh
stacle to navigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
THE BARCELONA BOMBTHROWER CAUGHT.
A WOMAN BETRAYED HIM-FIvE BOMBS FOUND
IN MADRID.

barcelona Dec 13-An Anarchist who Is believed
10 have thrown the bomb In the Lyceum opera
House was arrested to-day. He was betrayed by
n woman He was arrested and released by the
French police last month. The Aparchst. Della
fulla who was arrested on the day of Palass exc
cutlon died In prison last night
Madrid. Dec l3.-Five bombs with fuses attacheu
we're found I'm a garden here to-day
A magistrate here has ordered that Damlan
Castillo and Eduardo Pedrosa, Anarchists VINO
were arrested some time ago and subsequently r.
leased on ball be again taken into custody. IL nav
ing been learned that they were implicated In the
recent explosion at the residence OF eX-Prime MIN
is,er Canovas del Castillo
Berlin Dec l3-Whlle dining with several I'm
periai officials yesterday. Chancellor Won CaprlVi
expressed the opinion that existing laws would
suffice to combat Anarchism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
BEHE4DED BY THE LOCOMOTIVE.
A DRIVER THROWN FROM HIS CARRIAGE TO THE
TRACK AND RUN OVER WHILE
TNCONSCIOrS

James Dunn. farmer who lived at 1selin. met
a terrible death at the Menlo Park crossing OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad some time on Tuesday
evening He was driving and his horse getting
beyond his control ran down an embankment.
Mr.. Dunn thrown from his carriage and,
striking heavily on his head on the Pennsylvania
Railroad track. was made unconscious. A train
came along before Mr.. Dunn recovered conscious
ness or before any one had been made aware OF
the accident and Mr.. Dunn was beheaded. The
horse broke its neck in the fall down the en-
bankment and was killed outright. The wagon
was demolished. Dunn about sixty years
old and was well known. small family sur
wives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
no CHALLENGE FOR THE AMERICAS CUP
BELIEF IN ENGLAND THAT THERE WILL BE NO
CONTEST FOR IT IN 1s9i-wILL THE VlGlLNNT
RACE In HRITISU WATERS

London Dec i3.-The representative In this city
of the United Press learns from an undoubted
authority that no challenge has yet been sent TO
the New-York Yacht Club for other races for the
Americas Cup 1t Is believed that there Will be
no competition for the cup In 1894. IL ~ generally
and In this event boat with equal sail area VIII De
built 10 meet her ,,
Mr. Watson is at present building for Admiral
Montagu a i0-rater No other yacht Is on the
stocks IL IS the general opinion that the trip 10
America is too costly for single owners. and syndi-
cate ownership OF yachts is not favored in England
II the Vigilant visits England. Mr.. Jameson VIII
buId a boat to compete with her. Lord Dunraven
sticks to the valkyre. and the Prince Of Wales
10 the Britannia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
THE BANCA ROMANA COLLAPSE.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE GOVERN
MENT's RESPONSIBILITY FOR 1T.
London Dec 13-The Rome correspondent OF the
Central News says
'OfIcial documents just issued confirm the report
,ha, the Banca Romano lost 100000 in supporting
the price of Italian rente European bourses IL
was understood that the Government woulh COM
rengse the bank for the loss II Is shown also that
tho Banca Romlnas issue Of double series OF
notes was made with the approval or fhe ,ioSerh-
n,"nt These facts are held TO prove that the Gov
eminent Is answerable for the banks hnanciai
collapsc"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
INTENSE COLD THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Saratoga. Dec 10 (speciaD.-It is &c degrees below
zero and the coldest day so far this season. Thirty
degrees s reported from some parts of the Adiron-
dacks saratoga is favored with the finest sleigh
ing enjoyed in two years
I.,,cs noe 1s-It was intensely cold throughout
1,su,r, ora Northern New-York last night. al
though the night was still and clear It is reported
by men arriving here on trains from the north that hat
at 1d waser'1Sn aar fSs 'ns mormns Lowve il
Hosnd e ercurS Mss bee% SeS zero m
'nIs Fort rY Plain Dec ishs weather to-day
Mohawk vaey yc~k the eHe res
,arnd rn,s dearees below zero II has been zero
ts :" the day Tonight II Is growing colder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
A BARK's EXPERIENCE IN RIO HARBoR.

Philadelphia. Dec. l3.-The British bark Alexander
Black has arrived here from Rio Janeiro. She re-
ports having the shot Of bo.h Admiral Mello
Insurgents and the Government forces imbcddei
In her maSs and her wire rigging torn by nylnS MS
ses Captain Buck reports that when he was ready
TO leave Rio. Captain Lang. Of the British gunboat
Sirius. declined to convoy him to sea for fear he
said that a drunken Government or insurgent gun
ner might fire the bark and thus get the British
Government in international difficulties. He was
finally towed out by tug for f2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
n.u.cr DONE BY A cLoUDBURsT.

Spokane. Wash. Dec. 13.-Passengers arriving IN
the city Yesterday from the scene OF the HOOD al
Colfax and other points along the North FORK W ol
river is IN a devastated condition 1t Is now known
that cloudburst was the cause OF the sudden n rise
w,de and IN the lowlands hundreds OF stock were
caught in the food and crowns; @ dne Inc rive rive was %
rac. raceded X eir1nsf as fast the flood came.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
OF A PATHOLOGIST.

Continued ON Fourth Page)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-14
ARSENIC AND ANTHONY.
ROTH FOUND IN UMS BODY,
PROFESSORS DOREMUS AND CHITTENDEN
COULD NOT BE MISTAKEN ABOUT 1T.

EXHAUSTIVE CHEMICAL TESTS PROVED THIS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNSEL COULD
ONLY INTIMATE THAT THE POISONS
MIGHT HAVE BEEN ADMINISTERED
AFTER DEATH-TESTIMONY
OF A PATHOLOGISr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-24
Strasburg News.

TO considerable extent garden max
ing has been going on among a number
of our citizens. Potatoes, onions and
lettuce are the principal seeds put in.
Some are holding back because their
gardens are too wet, others on account
Of their favorite sign being wanting, and
last that large and generally level
headed class who are waiting for that
unerring harbInger of spring, the song
Of the pee-wee.
Sixty-seven preachers of the Mctho-
dist church. South, passed through this
place on Tuesday en-route for Front
Royal to be present at the opening OF
Conference on the 22nd.
The remains of Mrs. A. III. Morehead,
who died here on July 24tb, 1892, were
on Tuesday exhumed from the Lutheran
cemetery by our popular undertakers,
Messrs. i. +. Bell & Son, who had en-
balmed the body at death, and found to
be in almost perfect preservation, thus
speaking highly for the firm of Bell q
Son. The body was shipped by the Il. q
ID. r. r. to Loudoun county, Va, the
former home OF the deceased. and were
accompanied by her husband, Mr. Ii.
Morehead.
The Presbyterian church of this place,
which has been undergoing extensive
repairs since last November, is nearing
completion, and will be model OF
beauty, convenience and comfort. The
finishing touches are now being applied
by that competent artist, Mr.. L. Dice
Bell, Of this place. The first services
since last fall will be held on Sunday
morning next. A large congregation
will doubtless greet Rev. w. II. Woods,
a former pastor, but for several years
past a resident OF Baltimore, Nd, who
will preach on that occasion.
Rain Bow Lodge |. o. G.. r., this place,
are now rehearsing several dramas to be
given the public in Academy Hall at
Whitsuntide. Mr.. w. d. Rittenour is
the manager. and that settles it. The
thing is bound to 90.
Onions for planting are selling in
this place at 30 cts. per quart and are in
great demand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-24
ORANDA NEWS.

Since our last writing we have been en-
ioying quite a change in the weather. The
mud is drying up but leaving the roads
rough.
We heard a short time since that some
of the ladies were cross because they
had been accused OF being Joshua. We
are sorry if we have offended any of them
but, ladies', don't get worried, for fellow
must have some fun once in a while
Rey. X. Byrd preached here at Pine
Groys last Tuesday night, and although
the weather was very uniayorable not
near all could get into the houce
The committee for the new church re
port everything as moving along nicely
and hope by this time next year to have
church to preach in instead of a schoo
house.
In looking oyer the HERALD last weel
we noticed deed from David BausermaI
and wife. Dave, this looks little bat
for the school marin over the way.
George seems to be all smiles Of late. Il
1t a Grover or Francis
Mr.. Randolph Stickley has been con
rheumatism.
Miss Timberlsle, who has been teach
ing at 0iaudo, closed her school las
week.
Mr.. Chas. Stickley's children are abou
again.
Miss Clara Beeler, of Pine Grove. is th
guest OF Mr. G.. NJ. Stiekley. No wonde
Johnnie wears q smile.
Joshua is exceedingly glad to hear o
Neal BuZZard's safe return from the 10
auguratlon Hoping to be enlightene'
by the promised description of the capita
we will bid farewell. JOSHUA.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-24
Toms Brook News.

4 number OF communications reached
IS so late as to be crowded out. We
CLEAN the following from our Brook
reporter: Everything is moving along
in prosperous way, 10 one idle and
plenty OF work. At least ten families
have changed habitatfOns. This does
not mean discomfort but that many
have purchased homes and have moved
into them to stay. Three new houses
are to be erected here in the next sixty
DAYS. Mr.. Joel Borden has added one
third more to the capacity of his factory,
also a new boiler of 40 II, p. and sew
eral new machines for working lumber,
and a number of additional hands,
having now about forty. Although
working everything to its full capacity
he cannot fill his orders. Snarr, Bor-
den & Miley are booming along, so is
our friend, Charlie Jones. Mr.. Mari
Bauserman's ROckdale Lime works are
running on full time but can't keep up
with the demand. The same is true Of
j. II. Crabill's cigar factory. Oul
friend, DR.. j. VI. Brown, seems to have
more than he can do, and is seldom seen
in town. Our school will close mex
Saturday, with an exhibition by thu
scholars which promises to be success
Doors open at l o'clock in the afternoon
The teachers certainly merit the praise
OF the community for their faithful and
successful work. The L. b. minister i
expected the first of next week. w
were very sorry to give up Rev. Brother
Howe. Miss Mary Williams, who la
been confined to the house for over ;
week, is conyalescing. Mr., Hawk, Oh
egg huckster, gathered six thousand
dozen eggs last week, and says h
averages three thousand dozen ever
week. OPPORTUNITY.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-24
ST. LUKE NEWS.

DEAR HERALD The winter seems
about ready TO bid Us farewell, and it u
putting life into things generally. Ever J.
body around here IS busy making garden
and getting at otherl spring work.
People are generally we'll In tins com
munity, if we except mother Lydia
Stultz, whose Affections we have heretofore
mentioned. We are glad to say she Is
much better.
We enjoyed a good sermon on Sunday
morning in the Lutheran church at this
place, from Rev. A. A. J. Bushong. Wood
stock should be proud of such minister.
He teaches as lie breaches.
TIE Sunday school at this place will be
organized on the second Sunday at 9
o'clock. Little children, yes, aud biz
children, too, are all invited 10 come out
and take an interest in ills good work.
Mr. Chas. Riffey has moved to near
saumsylle, We are truly sorry to give
him up. He is good man and one the
people Of Saumsvillc should gladly wei
come. In fact the people around st.
Luke are all good and clever.
Now and then We can bear of one here
and there getting out of the path of pru-
dence. One of eur neighbours took a triI
last week to West Virginia, and on hi
return trip, in company with little boy
while coming down the mountain tors'
back stopped at a spring. Benny, not
feeling very well about the head, alighteC
from his horse and bathed his head, and
finally fell over. The little boy, leaving
him for dead, came on homo and reported
him as such. OF course it created col
siderable excitement. This was abou
dark, and some of the neighbors started
for the scene, Mr.. Jas. Kern taking hi
two horse wagon to bring home tie body
Reaching the place they we're sstonishe'
to find Benny missing. This was yer,
aggreyating to Mr.. Kern, who had gon
CHS distance in the Geld and darkness o
the night only to find himstlf on fool
errand. The dead man, it seems, had lef
the path and had gone across the countr
to Mr. Ben. Richards where he was foun
by some persons who were hunting 70
him. He says it is all like dream to hin
that he must have been ia trance as b
cannot tell what caused him to go to MT
Richards. 1t was like one walking ~ hi
sleep or under the Influence of whisky
Any way he has devated from the pat
and If Mr. Jas. Korn, who went with hi
two horses and wagon for the body, ba
found him he would have interpret cd hi
dream and showed him the "hand writln
on the wall i" for he was vexed enough t
haye revealed the secret.
The debate came off at this place Satu
day night before a crowded house. Th
old, old subject, (Which is the most dii
tressing to the human race, war or il
temperance, was up for discussion, an
was won by the negative, aud Mr.. Jos.
Wisman sav the "hand writing on IL
wall"
Mr.. WIN. II. Rlcey, of near Columbi
, Furnace, has moved within a short d.
lance of this place. LUCKY HIT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-24

friend. Well. lts no good, an I've ne
time to foo. here want your ticket or
you'll git off. l told him traded that
too. "Out with yer ticket" he said. l
said haint got any more, an don't you
know, just then the cars stopped an he
told me l would have to git off or pay, an
he wouldn't take that nice new note. So
/ pulled out a whole hand full of cousin
Charlie Jones' checks. an uncle Joeps
too, an even offered him all of 'em. but
he wouldn't take 'em so had to walk
from Brunswick to Winchester Thar |
met a man, as kDowed cousin Joel Borden,
an he took the checks an got on the
cars an got home all right bat Sarysn
said had orter walked all the way. l
expect Mr.. Cleveland will be up here in
couple months an | will show him the
note an git him to make it good wont
lose it, YOurn in respect,
NEAL HUZz4RD.