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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-02-07

H. Caley's hardware store, and visited
among his friends at Little Falls, this
week.
). N. Bidwell has Il gathering on his
throat which has caused him consider
able trouble of late. He visited Dr..
Leighton of Minneapolis, last week,
who gave him medicine that seems to
be reducing the swelling.
MIR. A. L. Norton and wife left this
week for Chicago, where they will visit
for a month or, six weeks. with rela-
tives. Mr.. Norton will also proceed
on to the Hoosier State, where he will
visit friends of his boyhood days.
Another secret order. the A. O. y.
w., will be instituted here tomorrow
night. O. A. Mason, Deputy Grand
Master Workman, of Red Falls.
will institute the lodge. The charter
members number about twenty-five.
The railroad water tank at the de-
pot. burst Tuesday, creating a minia-
ture food, around that locality
Several unwary pedestrians strayed
from the end of the platform into the
water bnt much more quickly climbed
back to place on the steps.
The alarm of fire, about ten O'Clock
Monday evening, brought out the fire
department with chemical engine No.
l. "A small blaze was discovered in the
floor of VIM. Cordiner's blacksmith
shop. The pail brigade squelched the
flames without the aid of the engine
Mrs. NJ. G. Libby lost q valuable
table cover by fire, the other morning.
She got around just in time to prevent
general conhagration which had
>arted from the swapping out of 4
large coal. The only loss was the
table cloth which caught from the
brand.
In Il private letter from Maine. the
writer, shows that there is an abund-
ance of game yet in the old Pine Tree
State" Eight hundred and seventeen
deer. twenty-four caribou and thirty
two elk were killed in October and
November and shipped over one line
of railroad.
Some fellow called on Rev. J. S.
BOuck 5 clothes line the other night.
and gathered in what wearing apparel
he needed. Brother Boucl1 is not a
swearing man, but he would not hest
tate from taking d hand in pugilistic
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-02-07

DR.. G. NJ. Truesdell. dentist, at Com
mercial Hotel about March 18th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-02-07

Some fellow called on Rev. J. S.
BOuck 5 clothes line the other night.
and gathered in what wearing apparel
he needed. Brother Bouck is not a
swearing man, but he would not hest
tate from taking d hand in a pugilistic
entertainment, should he catch some
of the clothes line robbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
uJLVITKEE'S NEW CITY NAIL.

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. A.-Mlwaukees thirty-six
Aldermen yesterday took formal possession OF the
handsome new 100000 City Hall by holding tn,
lnitia! Common Council session In the new chamber
Headed by a band. the Councilnen ana other OF
fcla.s marched from the Old to the new City Hail
The galleries were crowded and the platform was
decorated with plants and flowers. and with the
National colors
The meeting OF the Council last night was marked
by stormy scenes. The consideration of the ordi-
nance giving a street railway ranchlse 10 congress
man McCiann OF Chicago. caused the trouble. See
ing that defeat was inevitable owing TO the power
directed his representative ex-Congressn an Somers
to withdraw the ordinance. But this ga not end the
mattel Alderman Devos denounced Somers and
McCsann saying tnat their sole object in trying to
secure franchise was 10 sci 1t to a syndicate
This aroused Alderman Thuering. and In short
time the two Aldermen were calling each other
Glars and intimating that doodle had BEEN
used on both sides After many heated words and
much gavel pounding. action upon the ordinance
was deferred for two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
ANOTHER HOLDUP IN ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Dec. H-What appears to be one of the
most daring hod-ups ever perpetrated In this city
occurred last night about 10 o'clock the Cassave.
line near Tenh-ave
From the statement Of an eyewitness 1t appears
that four white men were standing the northeast
corner. and when the approached one OF them
jumped the front OF the and placed a re-
volver at the head OF the motorman. commanding
rim TO throw up his hands. which he did without
much hesitation The other three boarded the rear
PLATFORM and two OF them grabbed tce conductor
and through his pockets, taking all the changs
he had. amounting to over 500
one OF the robbers held him while the other two
entered the car. and with drawn revolvers COM
manded the passengers ITO shell out" The witness
says that there were about ten peop.e In the car.
How much the robbers got he could not say lie
learned from OF the Victims that he robbed
OF . After getting ali they could the hlshwaymsn
made their escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
Az IOWA INVESTIiENT COMPANY FAILS.

Des Mones Iowa. Dec. 24.-The Lewis Invest
ment Company of the Oldest financial con-
Germs in the city and always regarded as strong.
assigned this afternoon. naming Nelson Royal as
assignee. The company had $4,000 capital The
failure was directly caused by the refusal OF local
banks longer carry the company's accommo-
daton paper The concern had extensive invest
nents In real estate mortgages in this city and
Omaha and in the last two years has been COM
PEELED to take much unproductve property. IL
had also sold mortgages to the amount OF about
So coo In the East and In Europe. but the Of
ficers say these were not guaranteed by the COM
pany The schedules of assets and liabilities were
not fled. but President George H. Lewis says the
assets are about $4,000. nom!naliy, and liabilities
$4,000 II is believed here the assets will shrink
in liquidation TO about 80 cents on the dollar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
FOR BETTER EXCISE la VS..
THOMAS A. FULTON TALKS WITH THE
GOVERNOR.
HE SPEAKS WELL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS PLAN
THE NEED OF GOOD MEN on THE EXCISE



THE NEED OF GOOD MEN on THE EXCISE
COMMITTEE OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Albany. Dec q (SpeciaD.-Thomas A. Fulton. Sec
retary Of the Excise Reform Association OF new
York. here to-day, and had a long tax VITA
Governor Morton in the Executive Chamner. MI
Fulton has been interested in the work which Is De-
Ing done by a committee Of the Chamber OF COM
merce Of New-York in the preparation OF Dill 10
reform the excise laws of the State.
II is believed that Mr. Fultons business in Albany
was to Induce Governor Morton in his annual mes
sage take some stand as to the sale OF liquor on
Sunday in New-York and other cities. The Ex'
else Reform Association favors the SUBMISSION 10
the voters OF New-York. Brooklyn and Buffalo OF
the question Of the sale prohibition OF the SAFE
of ale wine and beer Sunday afternoon in those
cities. Other changes In the excise laws WHICH
II believes would have a reformatory bearing. VIII
be included in the bill which the Excise REFORM As
ISOLATION. acting with the Chamber OF commerce.
will submit to the Legislature
Governor Morton listened to what Mr.. fuiton
had to say and undoubtedly obtained much infor-
nation from him In relation to the excise laws OK
other States. as Mr.. Fulton Is an expert on TINS
subject The Governor. of course, did not commit
himself as to what he would say in his message
II notice" said Mr.. Fulton. after he had had
his chat with the Governor, that some OF the Lead
ers Of the Republican majority In the Legislature
are speaking in favor of the DOW State Liquor Tax
against that law at present. 1t seems to me mat
the very fact that other State has COPIED H. al
though IL has been In existence six or seven years
gives warning that it may not y Wholly @ sa,slac &c
ISOLATION desires attain Is decrease In the num-
Der of saloons That may be accomplished by a
limitation of the number of saloons according 10
population and 1t may also be brought about by
high-license law. -.
ssachusetts has an excellent excise law For
instance over in North Adams only thirty niles sas
each: and yet here in New-York State. liquor deal
ers say they could not exist in the towns II the
license fee were over S3oo.' - ,
Mr. Fulton said he would write letter to Speak
er Fish asking him TO take especial pains with the
composition of the Excise Committee.
Generally" he remarked the rif- -raf Of the
Assembly made members Of the Excise Commit
tee whereas the ablest and purest men should be
appointed to II. because excise problems can only
be settled by men of high ability and pure charac-
tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
PRESENTS FOR INS4NE PiTIENTS.

P1ughkeecse e. Dec. "A (SpeciaD.-A novel Christmas
entertainment was held at the Hudson River State
Hospital tonight for the benefit Of the 1850 inshr
patients confined In the Institution. Some time
ago Superintendent Charles W. Pilgrim sent out
circulars relatives and friends OF the patients.
suggesting that they send suitable presents to those
In whom they were personally interested. with the
result that two car.oids OF gifts ranging In buik
from dryg0Ods box full OF good things 10 a
cake OF soap have been received at the asy lum.
During the entertainment, which consisted 0f songs
and Tcci;a.ions by cOnvalescent patients. Santa
Claus. represented by Assistant steward T. Lyman
Brown appeared and distributed the gifts. There
over 1000 packages In addition 10 which 1,9)0
bags OF candy and fruit were distributed among the
patients
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
r-7tU pPrplPTNG TO CELEBRATE.

Salt Lake City. Dec. @.-The announcement that
President Cleveland would issue the proclamation
admitting Utah to the Union Of States on January
and that tie State oficers-elect would assume
their offices or the Monday following. January &.
was received here with great and general satisac-
tior and the arrangements for properly celebrating
tho oven. waro ouckly perfected As
the news of the signing Of the proclamation IS re-
celved on Saturday. Salt Lake City will resound ,I
with the booming OF and the ringing OF bells
Monday Inauguration Day. will be a general holi-
day and time Of rejoicns. Exercises viii he held IN
Merritt will administer the oath OF office to the IN
coming state officers. In the evening grand in
auguration bail will be held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
CTNrINNITT MEANS BTSTNESS.

Cincinnati Dec. 2i-The committee appointed to
look into C!ncinnas prospects for securing the Ma
,ionai Democratic Convention held meeting st the
Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. Every mem
Der OF the committee was present. telegram
from Senator Brice read as follows:
Hon VI. T. Ingalls, have made an inquiry as to
the possibility OF securing the convention for Gill
cinnat and am satisfied that If an effort is made
there is a very fair prospect Of success Many COM
rni;i eenen prefer New York City. but think ma
iority will keep IL the West. s.. Louis VIII make
a stions effort, while Chicago Is always strong
connection II an effort Is made will do all can.
CALVIN s. BRICE.
The different members reported that in talking
with business men they had been assured hearty
co-operatiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
YTLETIDE GREETINGS BY CABLE

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BROKERS EXCHANGE
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON.
The New-York Cotton Exchange yesterday
ca blei as follows to the Liverpool Cotton Ex-
change the exact name of which is the Liver
pool Cotton Association, Limited:
"Our officers and members extend to your
association the compliments of the season.
The following reply was received from Liver
pool:
"Our officers and members most heartily re-
ciprocate your good wishes.
The first able and the answer were read from
the rostrum of the Cotton Exchange and were
hailed with cheers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
MTRDERED AFTER THE WEDDING.
A BRIDEGROOM SHOT BY THE FATHER oF
THE BRIDE-THEY HAD MARRIED
AGAINST HIS WISH.


Des Mones Ia. Dec. 4-Walter Scott a young
business man. and Miss Clara Dawson. were married
at O'Clock this afternoon by Justice of the Peace
Scott went from the Office of the Justice to the
home oc the girls father. s II. Dawson. and was
shot dead by him.
Nearly two years ago Scott and the girl met. and
the friendship rpened into love. The girls father
forbade them to each other. But as they PER-
sisted hc took the girl before tho Insanity Comm!s-
sion and gave testimony the strength of which
she was found insane and sent TO the asylum at
Mount Pleasant Scott took steps TO secure her re-
lease and at last succeeded in proving that she
was sane. She was released, and her father. still
bent on preventing the marriage took her to Chi
ca go and placed her in convent. For some time
she was unable to communicate with Scott. but at
last got a letter him He went to Chicago. and
induced the management of the institution TO re-
lease the girl Then her father took her some
where in Ohio and placed her In private school.
father brought her back 20 Keokuk. and PLACED her
in the charge Of friends Scott went to keoNuk
rant sworn out by Dawson. charging him with send
ing indecent letters to the g sca2s5 To-
friends she would not marry him until her parents
willing.
terday she sent him note saving she was ready
10 rIi. wa ana be married They met this after
her bome TO get her beongings He took an officer
with him Dawson refused to give them what they
drew a revolver and shot Scott He fired four
times and three of the balls took effect, one or
them penetrating the brain. Death vas i'Stld-
taneous pap-sca was arrested AND :AkoH = Sne
county Jail There was much talk OF lynching early
this evening and special guards were placed on
duty but at o'clock there seems to be no serious
danger CT trouble.
years and is the inventor Of process for making
Damascus steel, which has been pronounced oi
great value -
The girl will remain at tho home Of Scots par
ents. His mother Is prostrated by grief, ana the
cir 10 incou sOahle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
THE SANE SAD OLD CASE.

Butte Mont Dec. A.-lf the claims OF Mrs. F. Y.
Marino of this city are correct David Beiasco VII!
be enjoned from producing THE Heart Of Mary
land" which IS running at the Herald Square Thea
ire in New-York. Mrs. Marno was formerly Mrs
Alice NJ Letner OF Augusta. Ga, and Is the author
OF a number OF plays. among them The southern
Convict" which she produced in 1890 and on wnIcn
she secured "A copyright on February D. 1881 In " me
Southern Convict curfew bell scene in all re
soecs similar to Mrs Carter's sensational scene in
THE Hear, of Maryland" Mrs. Marine has just
obtained the plot OF the latter play, and has placed
her case in the hands of lawyers. Mrs. Leltner was
formerly well known in New York, and was at one
time a pupil Of Emma Weller; Formerly ieaui"e
woman with Junus Brutus Booth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
HELD Up AT HIS OWN GATE.
MILK DEALER ROBBED BY TWO MEN
ARMED WITH CLUBS.

ARMED WITH CLUBS.
Thomas O'Hare thirty-nine years Old MIX
dealer or Westchester-ave. and the Southern BouIe-
ward. his way home from Harlem at 10
o'clock last night and had reached his gate when
two men, armed with clubs, suddenly confronteh
him and demanded his money O'Hare refused at
first, but when the raised their clubs he gave
them sl4 in small bills, which all the money he
had The highwaymen threatened to XII OHare If
he gave any alarm, and then along the South
ern Boulevard and disappeared in Hunts PoinN
Road. OHare badly frightened that ne
could not tell what had happened 10 him until he
had been home for some tine. He then hurried 10
the Morrlsanla police station and reported the
hold-up.
Policemen were sent to search the neighborhood.
but could find trace OF the robbers. O'Hare can
give nc description OF the men, except that one
tall ard slender the other short and stout, and
that both dark clothes. slOuch hats and ovef-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
r1TIL END or I CELEBRlTION.

Lancaster. Ky, Dec. 2f.-"Ncd" Burdette. we'll
known and popular young man Of this county. living
near Hedgevile. met with an accident this afternoon
which will cost him his life. He wac celebrating
Christmas by firing blacksmith anvls. One cnarge
failed to explode. ana on investigate tpg the cause Ii
wen, of while he leaning Over IT, Ills right
hand and part Of his face and head were torn away:
MIR Burdette Is brother OF Mrs. W. A. Price, or
this pace who yesterday married to cousin
OF the Dowager Duchess OF Marlborough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
WRECKED ON IRISH COAST.
NINETEEN LIVES LOST ON THE BRITISH
SHIP MORESBY.
srvrNrEEN LIFEsoAT MEN DROWNED IN DUBLIN
n.y-A BARK AND SCHOONER GO DOWN
WITH ALL on BOARD-THE ARIZONA
AsHoRE-MUCH wRECKAGE
CAST Up AT MANY
PLACES.

Iondon. Dec 24-The British ship Moresby.
raptain Coomber. bound for Psagua, Chill.
rent ashore in the Bay of Dungarvon, on the
.outh coast of Ireland The crew OF thirty-six
non Immediately lashed themselves to the rig
s;ne After several Intellectual attempts had
heen made by the lifeboat crews to rescue them
seventeen men were at length taken off in an
exhausted condition.
During the afternoon the ship broke up and
nineteen OF the persons who were on board Of
her were drowned. Among those lost Cap
tain Coomber's wife and son. Some of those
who we're rescued are in such condition the
result of their exposure to the storm and in
,uries received after the vessel stranded that
no hope is entertained of their recovery.
The MOresby is iron vessel of 1883 tons.
She was built at Whitehaven in 1882.
Fierce gales are prevailing the English and
Irish coasts and wreckage isNcoming ashore at
many places.
CREW OF A IIFEBOAT DROWNED.
A dispatch from Dublin says that lifeboat
belonging AZ Kingstown capsized in Dublin Bay
to-day while endcavoring to reach and rescue
the crew of English bark which flying
signals Of distress and the entire crew of seven
teen men We're drowned.
The bark Eliza has been wrecked on Cahore
Point. County Wexford. Ireland. and all hands
on board drowned
The British schooner Rupert stranded off
Tynemouth to-day and capsized All on board
were drowned.
The Norwegian bark Arizona, Captain Jor
gensen from Mobile. September o. via Queens
town. for Belfast, has been driven ashore in
Cloughy Bay, County Down, Ireland.
THE NESsMORE ABANDONED.
The British steamer Nessmore Captain Rich
ardson from Montreal and Quebec, for Liver
POOL which went ashore on the Island of Coll.
Hebrides. in November. has been abandoned.
The last of the cattle from the Nessmore 200
in number. were forwarded TO Liverpool De-
oerber %.
The British steamer Glanhafren, Captain Wal
teru from Velasco and Galveston, via New
port News. for Hamburg before reported
aground in the rivev Elbe. will discharge
portion Of her cargo in order to get afoat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
INDIANS LEASE GOLD MINES.

Denver. Dec. "a (SpeciaD.-Advise just received
here say that the Navajo Indians have leased the
Carrlsso Mountain mining territory to a party OF
Eastern capitals. with a. c. Voorhees,. OF Denver,
at their head. The territory is rich In gold. Three
years ago a number of foolhardy prospectors in
yaded It. and many OF them were killed in the Nav
ajo outbreak. The authorities at Washington
reported to have approved the lease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
PLUNGED THROUGH 4 TRESTLE.
TWO LIVES LOST IN A RAILWAY ACCipENi
NEAR CHARLESTON, s. c.

Charleston. s. c.. Dec 2i.-Engine No. S6, OF inc
South Carolina and Georgia road. pitched into ''e
Ashley River this morning through West shore
Terminal tresle. about two miles from the CITY,
George Baxter. the engineer, and Clarence Iurhr''
a brakeman. buried under the wreck ana nn'
terrible deaths. while William Boyle. the hreman'
was seriously and perhaps fatally Injured. W. b.; ~;
Dounar, the conductor was also on the engine D''
he escaped unhurt IT.
The engine had drawn 4 train OF cars from me une
yards 10 the West Shore wharves and was DaCh-
ing of the yards again. Suddenly one side
Of the trest;e sank and the engine plunged mo s
the river. about twelve feet below Baxter was
buried under 1t and his body has not yet peen
recovered. Turner's body cut into peces
against the timbers and Boyle was feariuiy
bruised and crushed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
WITH SEVEN MILLIONS CAPITAL.

FORMATION OF A BIG GAS COMPANY-ITs INcoR.
PORATORS.
Albany. Dec. 2a-The New-York Carbide and
Acetylene Company Incorporated to-day. to
manufacture and sell gas-producing materials and
acetylene gas, and distribute and deal in gas
apparatus In Millbrook Duchess County The au-
thorized capital Is 100000. divided into 1000
shares and the company begins business with al.
The directors T.. c BENEDICT, Anthony y.
Brady Edward y. Dickerson. j. Bertschnann.
Charles r. Dietrich, Walton Ferguson. John Fox
r. somers Hayes. Erasmus J. Jersmanowski. Fred
erick p Olcott, Arthur B. Proal John Sloane and
Samuel Thorne, OF NewYork CITY Julius J. Suck
ert, OF New-York CITY subscribes for C9ssS shares
Of the capital stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
FATALLY HURT ~ WORTH-ST.

BROOKLYN MAN RUN OVER BY AN EMPRESS
WAGON AND KILLED
Lester Kaltenbach eighteen years old. living at
No IS Stewart-st Brooklyn. was riding with two
other men through Worth-st. in a wagon last
night when a National Express Company's wagon.
driven by David ]. Brogain. came along at run
from the opposite direction. The stree, was too
ma rrow for the 10 pass comfortably, al an
other wagon stood near the curb. and collision
Cured. Kaltenbach was thrown from the seat OF
the first wagon under the wheels OF the express
wagon and the wheel passed over his chest. He
was picked up and carried TO Hudson street Hos
pltal but died there soon after admission. Brogan
was arrested by the Elizabehst police, and locked
up 10 await the action of the Coroner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
MRS UGEOCH WILL CONTEST.

Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. A-Mrs. Mary T. McGeoch.
widow Of Peter McGeoch. to whom was bequeathed
SIS, 600 In conformance with an ante-nuptal agree
ment. filed notice in the Probate Court yesterday
that she elects to take the provisions made for her
by law out OF the estate instead of any Jointure
devise made for her By her husband by testamen-
tary provision or otherwise. Mr. McCeoch left his
property to his children. The widows action
amounts to contest Of the will. The estate is
worth from $4,000 TO 81. 600 coo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
MORE PAY FOR COKE-WORKERS.
A VOLUNTARY INCREASE OF FROM 10 TO
Is PER CENT IN THE WAGEI
MEN

Pittsburg Penn. Dec. 2i.Tho coke-workers Of
the Connellsvi.lc region VIII enjoy their Christmas
tomorrow II an increase in wages Is an acceptable
gift All the coke companies will post notices to-
morrow raorning OF an advance OF from 10 to 10
per cent for all grades OF labcr.
The new rate os VIII be the highest ever
paiI in the region Between l5c0o and 1900 work
ers viii be benefited by the advance. IL .s gen
eraly believed that the advance IN wages VIII
make an Increase In the selling-price OF coke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
ARCHBISHOP LANGEVIN TO SEE sATOLLI

Winnipeg. Man. Dec. A-There Is much excite
ment here over the election on the school question.
which takes place within three weeks 1t il
nounced tonight that Archbishop Langevin head
of the Roman Catholic Church In Canada VIII
depart at for Baltimore the object Of his visit
being to be present at the comforting of the red
hat Cardinal Satolli on January 5. but many
believe the school question will also be discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-25
SUiIIpOX N PATERSON

Paterson, Dec. 2-Four OF smallpox
discovered tonight In the family OF Morris Melvich.
OF No II Harrison-st All the children afflicted
with the disease. Their ages range from two TO
live years The house was placed under quaran-
tine. The doctors say there Is no danger OF an
epidemic