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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
WAR ON THE HORIZON.
London's Times Not Pleased With the
General Political Outlook.

London, Dec. 25.-The Times, review
ing the general political situation, dwells
upon the discord at home, and says that
circumstances throughout the world gem
orally appear to favor the prevalence of
peace and good will equally as little as in
South America, where political move
ment is conducted with the
aid of shot and SHE'LL adding: while
everywhere the great powers stand
watching each other with incessant sus-
picion, straining their resources to the
utmost in preparing for the antici-
pated attack, happily these Is no
immediate danger of war, but it
is idle TO deny that in many quar-
ters and between many people the tension
is greater now than it was few months
ago"
The Times then proceeds to urge that
the safety of the empire demands urgent
and imperative attention being paid 10 the
defenseS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
oREeoN's BIG CONSPIRACY.
Republican officials Well Paid b.
Smugglers and Cinnamon.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Secretary Car
Isle received this telegram this morning
from Edwin A. Wood, special treasury
agent In Oregon, dated Union Station,
Dec. a.: "The Chinese conspiracy jury
found ex-Special Agent Mullsey, William
Dunbar and Notary Public Bannon
guilty. AS TO ex-Collector Lotan
they disagreed, being eleven for
conviction to one for acquittal. The huge
conspiracy was proven, and the Illegal
landing in eight months Of 800 Chinese
laborers, and Mulkey received salary
from the ring OF 81 200 per month. Whit
ney l.. Boise, chairman Of the republican
state central committee, has been indicted
by the grand Jury. He received the $50
per head and paid it to Collector Lotan.
There have been no convictions so far"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
AN ACCIDENT AT TENNILLE.
A Farmers Son ventured Too Near q
Mule.

Tennille, Ga, Dec. 25.-Arthur Robin
son, son of prominent farmer living
about mile from Tennille, was severely
hurt by a mule yesterday evening. 1t
seems that Arthur went to hitch the
mule for his brother, who was belated in
getting off to an entertainment, and ap-
preached too near the animal. He re-
ceived kick on his nose and face; his
nose was broken and one eye thought to
be seriously injured. DR.. M. G. Hatch
dressed the wound
Christmas brought with it the usual
Jug train, but there was no drunkenness
on our streets.
The people here are in pretty fair con-
dition to weather the shrinkage that
seems to have affected every department
of industry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
TWO MAN HUNTERS woRsTED.
One Shot Dead and the Side of the
Others Face Shot OF.

Memphis, Dec. 25.-A special from Cot
ton Plant, Ark, says; Harrell Station,
small town in Woodruff county, eight
miles north of this city, was the scene of
homicide last night w. B. Rosser, an
old citizen and well-to-do planter of Ros-
ser Station, two miles south of Howell,
was attacked by William and John Nc
Lean, two brothers, who had sworn to
kill him. William Mclean advanced
with dirk knife, when Rosser shot him
through the heart, killing him instantly.
He then turned upon John Mclean and
fired one shot, which tore off the side of
his face. John ran and Rosser left and is
supposed to be with friends and will give
himself up tomorrow. He appears to be
thoroughly justified.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
oHEwED TO PIECES BY A DOG.
A Small Boy Fatally Injured By a
Canine he Kicked.

Cincinnati, O., Dec. 25.-A large New
foundland, weighing over 100 pounds, in
resenting kick from 14-year-old James
Collins, of Covington, to-day, literally
chewed him to pieces. The dog jumped
on the lad, knocked him down and tore
one of his ears off. A crowd Of over 1000
people were attracted by the boys
Screams. but not one of them had the
courage to interfere. A Apoliceman finally
succeeded in lassoing and afterward
shooting the dog, but before this was ac-
complished the boys body had been ter
ribly torn and lacerated. He will die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
A RUsso-eERmAN TREATY.
The Report of the New Commercial
Agreement Confirmed.

London, Dec. 25.-Dispatches to the
Exchange Telegraph Company and the
Pail Mall Gazette, from ST. Petersburg,
confirm the report that Russo German
commercial agreement has been entered
into. BY the terms of the agreement,
Germany lowers her duties on Russian
rye and oats to the level of the Austro-
German tariff, while Russia re-
duces her minimum tariff of 1891
on German iron, tin, machinery
and agrarian implements by from 10 to 20
per cent. Russia also reduces her tariff
on land-borne coal to the level OF the
tariff on sea-borne coal. The tariff on
iron and steel rails is unchanged The
German duties on grain, other than rye
and oats, have not yet been decided upon
A settlement of the whole question is
nevertheless likely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
BAKERS TO STRIKE.
Chicago Confronted With the Possi-
bility of a Bread Famine.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-By tomorrow night
Chicago is likely to be in the midst of a
bread famine. The executive board of
the Bakers union Saturday night ordered
a strike of the Chicago bakers. The
association has now taken up the fight,
and in the leading factories when the men
reported for duty this morning they were
confronted with the alternative of going
to work under the new rules to be laid
down by the bosses or giving up their po-
sitions. There is no doubt which action
will be taken, as the men have already
placed themselves on record. This re-
suited from the discharge of number of
men. Both sides claim to be in the right
and both assert their ability to win the
strike
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
FIVE SHOT AT A DANCE.
a Negro MerrymakinR Winds Up In
a Tragedy.

Enterprise, Miss, Dec. 25.-At negro
dance here this evening liquor was freely
drank and a row resulted. Paul Dumas
used a double-barreled shotgun, wound
ing Louis Beverly, Ellen Ogburn, Joe
Dumas and two boys who were in range
of his gun. All are seriously wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
MIGUEL APT TO RESIGN.
Chancellor Caprivi Declines to Fol
low One of His Suggestions.

Brussels, Dec. 25-The Berlin CORE.
spondent, of the Independence Beige,
says: "a rupture is threatened between
Chancellor Won Caprivi and DIR. Miquei
The latter, with view to passing the to-
bacco tax, wishes government to induce
the support of a section of the conserva-
tives by advocating an information mon
etary agreement. Chancellor Won ca
priv declines TO accede to this proposal,
and Count Eulenburg backs him. The
dispute has been submitted to the empe-
ror, and the resignation of DR.. Miguel is
rroha hia -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
oLEvELAND's CHRISTMAS.
The President Spends the Day Quietly
at the White House.

Washington, Dec. 25-The President
celebrated Christmas at the white house
with his family. Private Secretary
Thurber held forth in the public part of
the manoion under the protection Of a
new feature in white house matters-the
exclusion of all comers from the execu-
tive offices. 1t was understood that this
new order of things was adopted to shield
Secretary Thurber from answering EN-
barrassing questions concerning the prob
ability that the President and his family
would leave Washington tomorrow to
spend the balance of the holidays at Lake
wood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
Pay Of the Tin Plate workers.

London, Dec. 25.-The tin plate workers
in Meath, Wales, have accepted their en-
ployers' ultimatum of 10 per cent. re-
ductiOn OF wages. Their action is con-
fixed in 1874.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
PRENDEReAsT's TRIAL.
All the Evidence in and Arguments to
Begin To-day.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-All the evidence in
the Prendergast trial is in. The jury
men have two full days in which to pom
der over the expert testimony before the
attorneys make their speeches. To-mor-
row Assistant States Attorney Todd
will make the opening plea for the state.
He will be followed by Attorneys Wade
and McGorty for the defense. Mr..
Trude will close for the state. The death
penalty will be asked for by the state. A
verdict will probably be returned by Fri
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
RIDE OF THE BIoYcL1srs.
Two Records Broken Before Moor
HoBmer In the Lead.

New York, Dec. 25.-Records were
smashed this morning at the six days BIZ
cycle race at Madison Square garden
The 100 mile record which was six hours
and twenty minutes, and held by Arthur
Robb, of England, was broken by Vanem-
berg. He made the distance In five hours
and thirty minutes
Hosmer has broken the twelve hour
record, which was l76 miles and seven
laps, made by Prince In 1891. Hosmer In
the time made 206 miles and four laps.
The score for the twelve hours ending
at noon to-day was:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
MITcHELL's rRAININa ouARrERs
An Earthqua Ike at huntingdon.

Huntingdon, Pa, Dec. 25.-About 800
o'clock this morning a shock of earth
quake was felt here of sufficient force to
awaken many sleepers and create mild
alarm. The duration of the shock was
about five seconds, and in direction tb
seemed TO pass from southwest 70 north
east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
BARoELoNA's ANARCHISTS.
CerueIo Turns Informer After BEING
Lodged in Jail.

LOuBeO IN y ali.
Barcelona, Dec 25.-There have been
numerous arrests of anarchists here in
the last few days. The information that
led to them was given by Mariana
Ceruelo, the anarchist soap maker who
was arrested in Huesca, Aragon, and
brought here. Immediately after his in
carceration in this city, he turned in
former. as he believed that other anar-
chists under arrest were doing the same,
and he hoped thus to help his own cause.
The whole story Of the lyceum outrage
was traced with his and Jose Codina's
aid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
Gen. TaIlea Dead.

New York, Dec. 25.-The Herald's Rio
Janeiro correspondent telegraphs that
Gen Telles, who had one Of his legs shot
of recently by the insurgents during an
attack upon Goyemas Island, died yes
terday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
A RIOT AT WILDWOOD.
Two Whitemen Shot by a Band o.
Negroes in Ambush.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 25.--A special
TO the Times Union from Wildwood, Fla,
says: "a difficulty between white man
and negro this morning eliminated in a
riot tonight in which two white men
were shot by negroes, one seriously and
the other slightly wounded. The negroes
congregated some distance from town and
the white men were shot from ambush.
The names Of the wounded men could not
be learned -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
Cut With a Razor.

St. Augustine, Fla, Dec. 25.-John Har-
ris cut Mike Reddick with razor about
the head, face, arms and hands while
quarreling over the later's divorced wife,
now living with Harris. All are eolored.
Harris is in jail Reddick is in hospi-
tai
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26

q New York, Dec. 26, a. m.-The score
OF the bicycle race stands: Schock 4l0:2;
Martin 1854; Waller 402;1; Albert 377 IS
Hosner 364; Starbuck $40; Meixell 1876 Il !;
Golden 305:9; Vanemberg 305;l; Ashin-
ger 2S7; Fuller 25l;8; Barton 250:3; Fors-
ter 231 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26

ACCUSED A WHITE MAN.
The Negro Lynched at Durant
Claimed White Man as His Pal.

Durant, Miss, Dec. 25.--It is stated
here that the negro who murdered Ben
Nabors and burned his house over his
body, while having a rope placed about
his neck by mob, asserted that one of
the lynchers, q white man, helped him to
murder and rob Nabors The man alluded
to positively denied this, and an examina-
tion Of the neighborhood shows only one
track at the scene of the awful crime.
The negro, however, Just as his neck was
broken, persisted In the truth Of his as
sertion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
KILLED BY HIS OWN GUN.
The Weapon Accidentally Discharged
in Climbing a Fence.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 25.--A special
to the Advertiser from Tuscaloosa says ;
"This morning Sam Black, the l4-year-old
son of Charles Black, of Tuscaloosa, while
out hunting accidentally discharged his
gun while clim bing fence, and the entire
load took effect in his breast, killing him
instantly
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
DANCER or A CLASH.

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 20, l a. m.--Dis-
patches from Wildwood indicate that
there is danger Of the riot breaking out
anew. Armed negroes surround the town.
Forty armed white men have arrived
from Leesburg and there is imminent
danger of bloody clash between the
races
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26
RUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.

An Entente Reached on the Nomina-
tion of Bishops of Poland.
London, Dec. 25.-The Rome cores
pondent of the Central News says ''An
entente between Russia and the Vatican
has been formed on the nomination of
bishops of Poland Russia has removed
her interdiction Of Catholic bishops GO
ing to Rome, and on Friday the pope gave
an audience to a Polish bishop
AN ANGLo-ITALIAN AGREEMENT.
Rome, Dec 25.-It is stated that an
agreement has been concluded between
England and Italyfor mutual protection
of their citizens in Brazil.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26

he Receives Two Dispatches From
Capt. Picking, But Declines to Make
Their Contents Public No Action
Taken Yet Respecting the Request
of the American Merchantmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-26

He claimed that all that was contained
In a letter was proposition to each o.
the men addressed to forward him the
cost of transportation to Washington, anc
an offer to come on and make bushes:
proposition to them. This, he says, was
after he found that there was no work t
be had, and he intimates that he had {
plan to better affairs AS to what this plaI
Is, he declines to say anything, bu
says he will probably make statement
OF II at his trial. The man says he, cam'
10 Washington three days ago from Bal
tlmore, Night before last he applied a.
the police station for lodging, and thu
officer in charge directed him to the mu
hlclpal lodging house next door TO th'
station house, where he stopped tina
night and sawed wood the next morning
70 pay for his lodging.
NEVER ARRESTED BEFORE.
With reference to his acrest Dcnjar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
VERMONT MATTERS.

G. N. Golf of Richford has raised a
turnip this season that weighs 1917
pounds.
A Rutland high school foot ball player
broke his collar bone during game on
Saturday.
The st. Adams Board of Trade was,
but is not. 1t has given up its head
quarters and meets no more.
M. L. Gibbs of Brandon has acuriosity
in the shape of two-headed calf, which
he found dead in his pasture the other
day.
Jerry Godfrey's ive-yearold son was
drowned at Brandon on Thursday after
noon. He fell into the river while cut
ting stick on it's bank.
d. F. Long, a book dealer and sta
toner at Montpelier for eight years
past, died suddenly on Friday morning
as the result Of apoplexy.
Richard Tibbetts, about 25 years Of
age, was killed on the Canadian Pacific
railway, at Richlord, Monday. He
was deaf, and did not hear the approach-
ing train.
For second offence at liquor selling
Watson French of Brattleboro gets a
years Imprisonment and 5000 fine. He
appealed, and in default of bail was COM
mitted to Jail.
Mrs. Lorraine Could, an inmate Of the
House of Correction, awaiting sentence
for criminal malpractice which caused the
death of Eva Shaw at Rutland last July,
died on Friday, of apoplexy.
The state convention Of Daughters OF
Rebekah chose these officers: Mrs.
Eleanor M. Gould of Bellows Falls, vice
PRESIDENT Mrs. Louise l.. Boyce OF
Barre, secretary; Mrs. Ella c. Finney
of Lyndonville, treasurer.
Florida is to send car to Vermont
this winter 1t is a special exposition
car representing the state OF Florida in
general and the east coast, which is con-
sidered the most unique section, in
particular. The car was built of
Florida's most beautiful woods and
cost upwards of $4,000. 1t is not a
circus nor anything of amusement, but
illustrates in comprehensive manner
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
Fiffy-fwO Dividends.

AS general thing investors are pleased
to receive only two dividends year, and
if they are paid with regularity are fully
satisfied. When one, however, can re
ceive fifty-two dividends in a year upon
an investment of only three dollars, the
matter deserves very serious attention.
The Independent of New York for
forty-fve years has held the first position
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features for the coming year far in
advance of any heretofore offered. 1t
has the leading contributors of the
world, it prints the best poetry, it has
twenty-one departments, edited by
specialists, devoted to fine arts, science,
insurance, finance, biblical research,
Sunday school, missions, health, etc.
The Independent is particularly fitted for
intelligent people, whether professional
men, business men, farmers, and for
their families. 1t costs little and gives a
great deal. A subscriber receives fifty
two dividends year.
The subscription price of the Independ-
emit is only three dollars year or at
that rate for any part Of year, and a
sample copy will be sent to any person
free by addressing The Independent, New
York City.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
LYNDON.

The Chase block is in the hands of
painter Grant, who has already begun
to make it look green.
About dozen young people from this
place are in attendance upon the Christ
ian Endeavor convention at Danville
this week.
The ladies aid society ofthe NJ. E. church
hold their annual meeting for the cleo
ton of officers this Thursday afternoon at
Mrs. Colton's.
The company who gave such an en-
joyable and profitable entertainment here
will repeat the cantata at Lyndonville
next Friday evening.
Wells Quimby, whose auction was
advertised for last Saturday, succeeded
in disposing of his farm, stock, produce,
etc; the farm went to a Mr.. Lee for
$1260. The other property sold well.
Rev. Mr. Bodwell of Lyndonville
preached at the Congregational church
last Sunday in exchange with Mr.. Fisk.
Rev. Mr.. Mason of Lyndon Center sup
piled the pulpit at the Methodist church
and both congregations were well
pleased with the sermons they listened
to. The union meeting In the evening
consisted ola Bible reading and praise
service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
LUNENBURG.

Dr. Dickerman went to Lyndonville
for day or two last week.
Mrs. Miranda Cheney is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Adams, in Derby.
Miss Eva Dawson and Miss Lottie
Barnard returned from the Fair last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Kate Watson and Miss Matte
Watson OF Montpelier are visiting at
the Heights House.
The new blacksmiths have taken pos
session of their shop and moved into
Warren Vance's house in the Hollow.
Several from this place went to West
Concord last Tuesday evening to at
tend camp fire at that place.
The ladies aid met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Turner last Wednesday evening.
They meet this week with Mr.. and Mrs.
F. d. Hale.
The repairs on the Congregational
church were finished last week and SER
vices were held in it last Sunday. A
great improvement has been made inside
OF the church; the sheathing stained in
light and dark oak, also the pews and
pulpit the same; the new carpet and
chandelier also add much to the attract
iveness Of the room.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
DANVILLE.

Geo. Greenbank is visiting at Enfield,
N. H.
Winfield Fisher has taken the contract
to build DR.. Carriers barn.
Henry Dole left town Monday night
for his home in Minnesota.
Col. VIM. Dole is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. McNaughton in New York.
Miss Agnes Stocker has returned to
town from visit to New Hampshire.
DR.. G. A. Carter and family from
Hardwick visited DR.. o. E. Carter this
week.
Harvey Dole and wife and Josiah
Morse have returned from an extended
trip to the fair.
Mrs. ]. M. Aver and daughter Annie,
and Miss Nellie Slate leave town for the
winter Thursday.
Jimmy Blodgett, who has been work
ing at the Elm House during the sum-
mer, is teaching in the Oneida district.
A. c. ellis entertained a few of his
friends very pleasantly last Friday even
ing at the home of Geo. Kingsbury.
Miss Kate Currier and Miss Edith
Rabbit, who have been teaching in
Barnet, have returned to Danvile for the
winter
There will be library social on Fri
day evening, Nov. "a, at the home of
Mrs. Nelson Dole. Everybody cordially
invited.
There will be an oyster supper and
social at Tie M. Z. church parlors for the
benefit of the pastor, Wednesday, Nov.
%. All are cordially invited.
The fall term at Phillips academy
closed last Tuesday and the teachers,
Harvey Burbank and Miss Nettie
Stevens, have been engaged for the
winter term.
Harry Danforth is laying the founda-
ton for Harvey McDonald's new barn.
1t is to be two stories high and 100 feet
in length, which will make Mr.. Nc
Donald fine set of buildings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
LYNDONVILLE.

The cantata, given at Lyndon last
week, will be repeated here Friday
evening.
B. F. Lincoln is building an addition
to his stove mill, and will put in steam
power,
The Odd Fellows are making extensive
repairs on their hall, and will put in new
furniture, etc.
]. c. Eaton has leased hall in his new
block to the order of railroad conductors,
He will have it ready for occupancy
about Jan. 1.
w. H. McVicar has leased the Petit
grew blacksmith shop, and has employ
ed Mr.. Mccormick of st. Johnsbury as
an assistant.
The capacity of the new Catholic
church was insufficient to accommodate
the large numbers who gathered there
last Sunday to witness the ceremony of
the blessing of the bell. The bell was
placed in position in the tower on Tues
day
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-16
WEST DANVILLE,

c. E. Eaton is repairing his house with
new clapboards and paint.
= Clarence Hatch has repaired his house
with new windows, clapboarding and
paint.
Albert L. Ingalls, is papering and paint
ing the old Rankin tenement and fitting
it to move into.
Mrs. George Merrill was summoned to
Lawrence, Mass, by the dangerous i'll
ness of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Scott.
Mrs. Abbie Lane is visiting with a
sister in Greenfield. N. Fl. Mrs. Emily
Bracket is also visiting daughter
there.
Plastering about completed, and the
carpenters are putting up two story
piazza on front of Brown & Wheeler
block.
Mrs. Laura Woodward relict Of the
late E. E. Woodward, has gone to Mas
sachusetts to spend the winter with her
mother.
The Wheeler & Brown Co. are putting
in their water pipes of galvanized iron,
bringing the water from w. A, MorrilPs
land across the pond,
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles H. Greenwood
returned to their home in Haverhill,
Mass, last week, and they report dull
times among the shoe manufacturers,
DR.. B. D. Bckford of Wolcott is to To-
cate here, having engaged tenement in
the Brown block and will move his fami-
ly here as soon as the tenement is COM
pleted.
James Willox returned from Brooklyn,
N. Y, Thursday. He accompanied his
vile there for medical treatment, and
left her doing we'll in hospital. He
was rather surprised at the result of the
election.