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New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
iV yTiIIIV SHOT BIZ CONRA DE.

Bastano Morello nm Italian. thirty-six years old.
living IN the Italian colony In East New-iorK' was
probably fatally shot last night by Jalen RoiIo' a
fellow w-countryman. In front OF Antonl Nicenzos
grocery store at MYRTLE and Hamburg aves.. Brook
lyn The shooting was the outcome of quarrel
over a game OF cards. in which the two men and
three othe. I'tllars had been engaged IN room
in the rear OF Vcenzos store. MoreLo had been
elected from the pace, and Rollo followed him to
the Sidewalk where four pistol shots were hred IN
rapld succession When the others in the place
reached the sidewalk they found Morello lying IN
pool Of bood on the sidewalk, and Rollo had dis
appeared The ambulance surgeon from ST. Nary's
Hospital round that only one bullet had taken ef-
feet and had lodged in the left breast over the
heart.
RoIo was arrested and denied the shooting, al
though Morello identified him as the man who had
m
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
DASTARDLY WORK IN KENTUCKY.

A voLLEY FIRED OFT OF THE DARKNESS INTO
TRAIN LOADED WITH REPUBLICANS
Emlnence, Ky, Dec. n.-rhirty shots were hred
upon a tralnload OF Louisville Republicans at this
place last night as they returning from the
lnaugura ton Of Governor Bradley. The shots were
fired from Of the darkness. All the windows IN
the last car Of the long train which left FRANKFORT
at 80 D. m. were shot out. and the bullets tore
off large quantity OF splinters of woodwork IN the
coach There were several women in the COACH
and the excitement was intense. At the first Voliey
everybody lay Nat the floor. The firing continued
RAPIDLY. The train was just slowing up at Emil
nence. and in n moment IT came 70 a standstini'
Three men were in the dark along the track,
and as the train started up again ten more sno,s
were hrcl through the windows: Fortunately, only
one person was hurt. One mans neck was cut py
the heavy pieces OF glass that flew in all directions
through the car; Many members OF the Glrtie.d
Club Of Louisville IN the coach. II was here
that Governor Bradley broke off the Joint debate S M
with General Hardin because OF the disorder OF the
Democrats present. The attack on the train Is be-
lcved by some persons TO have been the outcome
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
TIE COLT DITORCE CASE OFF
ALSO THE SUIT AGAINST MR.. VAN ALIEN WHO
HAS SAILED FOR EUROPE.

ALSO THE SUIT AGAINST MR.. VAN ALIEN. WHO
HAS SAILED FOR EUROPE
Providence, Il. l., Dec. 1.-THE Cot case was
called this morning when Mr.. Ripley, Mrs Colts
counsel appeared before Judge Stiness. of the APP
peliate Division OF the Supreme Court and moved
for the dismissal % her petition for divorce. In
Mrs Colts behalf. he said that 1t gave him great
pleasure TO withdraw her petition for separate
maintenance and the charges made therein. In
secording the motor, Mr.. Co.wel for Colonel Colt.
read the following letter addressed to him by his
client:
Mrs Colt being about TO discontinue her action
against ne. desire you, on my behalf. to make
the following statement to the Court: I'm the ac-
ton brought by against Mr.. Van Alien there
was no charge made intendE to be made re-
fectng in any way upon Mrs. Colt, as some news
papers and Individuals have Improperly construed
it, or sought TO construe IT, | am not responsible
for any such false and u3justifabe reflections, but,
the suit having been so misconstrued ana not
having been brought with any desire or Willingness
or my part to secure money damages from the de-
fendant | desire you TO see that the same IS dis-
continued forthwith and without conditions
The motions for discontinuance in both suits were
then granted the Judge expressing his pleasure at
the amicable conclusion arrived at. The attorneys
I'm the case said the affair was all over, and
there was nothing more TO say.
James j. Van A.en. who was defendant IN the
alienation suit recently brought by Colonel Samuel
p Colt. OF Providence, sailed for Europe yesterday
on GARD the American Line steamship st. Louis.
Mr. Van Alen's name did not appear on the pas
senger list. and secrecy was observed IN re-
gard 70 his departure.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12

THE YOUTHFUL INMATES, 1872 IN NUMBER. Es-
CAPE IN SAFETY.

CAPE IN SAFETY
Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. IA large fire IL raging
in the suburb of 81. Francis. and IL at this hour
10 o'clock-not yet under control. The ST.
Amelianus Orphan Asylum was completely de-
stroyed. and Il ia possible that the flames may
spread the Catholic Seminary which is separated
from the asylum only by small creek. The WIND
is blowing a gale and all communication by wire
is interrupted.
Close TO the asylum the chapel, the printing
office and a barn. which all built in the shape
of triangle. The fire started in the printing office
at o'clock. Al this hour all employees stopped
work and the pressman, Chris fuhrmann. ac-
cdentally knocked a lamp. which exploded.
He tried to extnguish the fire by throwing clothes
over the flames. but at the same instant the door
was thrown open by the storm. while the draught
carried the flames the ceiling which the next
moment was fire. The pressman rushed out OF
the building and called for help. but as there is
70 fire department at st. Francis. the flames ate
their way 10 other parts of the building In the
asylum there were 1872 boys. ranging in age from
three 10 fifteen. They all marched out in good
order and no hurt.
As there was fire apparatus, a bucket brigade
was formed and help asked from this city. Two
engine companies were ordered TO the scene OF the
fire. but they absolutely powerless
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
4 THREATENED NEAT FAMINE.
TUE STEAMER NoNoWANTuCs INABILITY ~
CROSS THE SOUND ~ YESTERDAYS GALE
MAKES TROUBLE N PORT IEFFERsoN.

TIE STEAMER NONOWANTUC'S INABILITY IL
CROSS THE SOUND ~ YESTERDAYS GALE
MAKES TROUBLE n PORT JEFFElaoN'
The full force of the northeaster was felt on the
north shore Of Long Island yesterday The steamer
Nonowantuc. which runs regularly between fo't
Jefferson and bridgeport WAS unable To- make h'r
trim on account of the violence OF the wihd ana
waves She left her pier at Maln-st. Port Jefer-
son at the usual time $50 a.. When she goi as
far as the breakv ster, however, Captain Tooker de
ciled ,hat It We 700 perilous TO venture en- me
Sound in such w,.ther. He kept his steamer rear
the broak,yafer fully an hour in the hope that me
wind would moderate but. finding that II was IN
cleasing he inal.y put back 20 his moornss lmS
Is an unusual circumstance IN the history OF TN"
boat She was built expressly for this service ana
il was generally supposed that she couid venture o'
the Sound in any weather . ,o,,
Shr had on board james Park. one OF he most
,pereaced plots the Sound. lie has crossed thiS
b. tV of water over seventeen thousand times, anu
! never had serious accident
The postpOnemert OF the NcnOwanthcs & trlp mas
been an Inconvenience to large number of business
men "Wednesday Is the day OH which most ~ me
butchers cross and get their weeks supply OF meat
for their trade Being near 10 bridgeport, I ese
meat dealers have been in the habit ot doing bust
or no mcat left over at the end Of the week. The
most serious suit Of the NOnCWantuc's ability 10
cross the Sound yesterday viii bc "a sIna-siZsl meat
famine IN Port jefferson ana tHe surrounding VII
lagos The meat dealers who nOard the
steamer, however. all declare that captain ToOker
Ing TO attempt the passage across the sound in
Suc
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
TIE PRESIDENT CALLED BACK.
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET WANT HIM TO con-
sIDER IMPORTANT MATTERS.

MEMBERS OF THE CABINET WANT HIM TO con-
sIDER IMPORTANT MATTERS.
Washington, Dec. I.-Prcsdent Cleveands early
return to Washington IL looked for. 1t Is said on
good authority that dspatche have been sent 70
him by members Of his Cabinet, urging that spe-
cil meeting be called for Monday TO consider
among other important matters, Lord SALISBURY
reply on the Venezuelan matter and Secretary Car
Isles report The Secretary OF the treasury ~
unwilling TO submit that important document 10
Congress until it has been carefully read ana APP
proved by the President and his Cabinet. Hence
the request for a spt 'al meeting on Monday, ana
the te.egraphed suggestions which VIII procap'y
bring the President back TO Washington soon.
The storm about Cape HatterIs gives no uneasiness
the friends of the President. VINO is reported 20
be in Cape Channel Ii was learned To-Day that nc
was warned by telegraph OF the coming PAD Weatn-
by the Weather Bureau Cape Cnannei ls tne
best refuge Hatteras, and the Violet Is IN no
danger there. She is sheltered by an isand on one
side and by the Cape the other.
Norfolk Va, Dec 1.-THE storm which settled
over Hatteras yesterday has abaed and to-nisnt
the wind is only b,owing at the rate OF ten miles an
hour The Violet successfully weathered the gaze
but the Presidential rarty has done no shooths To-
day. There is every indication that to-morro" VIII
be an ideal day for duck-shooting The plans OF tne
President have been somewhat change1 ne haViHg
decided to leave Hateras until Friday arrlvins
in Norfolk Saturday and reaching washington early
MONDAY morning.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
SPEAKER REEDS COMMITTEES.

THEY MAY NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL. JUST GE-
FORE THE HOLIDAY RECESS.
Washington. Dec II (Specia).-The prospect now
Is that Speaker Reed will not be ready to announce
the House committees this week. and perhaps not
Until late next week. prior to the usual holiday re-
cess If he Should complete the list by December ~ ne
woull outstrlp most of his predecessors who had
fewer difficulties to overcome II vii be uncer-
stood OF course that no harm can result from tnls
delav because the report Of the Secretary or the
Treas on which so much may be said 10 de-
pend is tinaccountably delayed and as Is now re-
ported may be submitted to the House o. rep
resentatives until next week.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12

Buffalo Dee. l1.--Thomas Essord, an iron worker
employed the new E.iicOtt Square Building. fell
from the ninth story this morning and Instant
ly killed
Toedo Dec. l.--Thirty-hve employees on the
grading of the Lima Northern Railroad AZ Lima
struck to-day because the coal used In Keeping their
camp warm charged against them.
Troy. Dec. IA fancy goods store IN Lansing
burg burned this morning. Mrs II. l.. Sitter
the invalid proprietor. who lived there, and her
thought that lamp sci fire 10 the bed-ciothing
DenisOn Tex Dec. 1.-THE Chlckasaw delegation
appointed By Governor Mosely left here to-day for
Wash nston. They are instructed 10 all posi-
bic means 10 prevent the opening OF the Indian
Territory. The chief spokesman IS Josiah Brun.
better known among the tuil-bcods as lsa-to-bu.
BALDWIN Mica. Dec. 1.-THE Baldwin Milling
Company's mill. elevator, sheds and barns
destroyed by fire last night; loss $4,000; insurance.
$1,000 Congressman K. i. Bishop s one Of the
principal stockholders of the company
Omaha Neb. Dec. ll.-U S. Brock, wei, known
as a Spectator on the Board OF Trade. committed
suicide or by accident turned the gas In his
room In local hotel yesterday. He IS said 10 have
los; heavily lately. Brock was a single man. about
th.rty-iye years OF Hancock. Iowa. was his
home
Lansing. Mich. Dec. 1.-THE supreine Court has
granted new trlal IN the case OF Dr. -. j. Sea
man, who was convicted at Detroit OF mansaugh-
ter IN having caused the death by Il criminal OPP
Grafton OF Emily Hall. English girl who ha6
been betrayed by the Rev. Jonathan Bell. and sent
to this country for the purpose Of having the op-
GRAFTON performed.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12

trolley line and 1t will be held 10 be scandal
that Bridge trustees are stockholders In the
trolley company which wants 10 spoil the Plaza.
The Tribune yesterday reported the testimony
OF James Howell, president OF the New-York and
Brooklyn Bridge. admitting that he was stock
holder in the Brooklyn Heights Railroad, and
declaring that he favored the plan allowing the
railroad to occupy part Of the Plaza.
Mr. Howell. who Is the president OF the Board
OF Bridge Trustees was asked yesterday whether
or not he thought it consistent for him to
hold stock Of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Com
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
THE APACHE TROUBLES.
BRINGING IN A WHITE DEPUTY WHO HAD KILLED
Az INDIAN.

Denver. Dec IA brief dispatch was received
at the military headquarters this morning from
Fort Apache stating that the Sheriff was OH MS
wav TO Globe with Bols. the white deputy VINO
killed one Of the Indians caught N the act or loot
INK a ranch house in the absence OF rs tenants
trouhle Is anticipated but OF what nature he does
not state
Washington Dec. 1.-THE character or the IN
formation received at the war Department CON-
cerning the reported Apache outbreak In Arlzoha
shows il TO be trining and not likely TO lead to
any general uprising one telegram received az the
war Department to-day from the commanding Oh
hcer al Fort Apache said thas Lieutenant fehton'
of the 7th Cavalry. had found dead lndian on 'he
Cibicl Lieutenant Fenton also secured p''N NM
and outfit belonging to the murderer. According
n the dspatch the scare arose through the reports
that the indians were iooting rancho Inc inulin @
I,urcau has received adviscs since SiturdiE con-
cerring ,he killing Of settlers by Apaches III uhr
Southwest. Some informa ton Is expected as s%oOn %
as Agent Myer. OF the San Car'os i'ese''"''o"'
reaches his post OF duty.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
MILITIA TO PROTECT 4 COLLEGE.

DISCOVERY OF STOLEN BODIES IL A DIssECTING-
ROOM RAISES AN A:lGRi MOB IN TOPEKA.
Topeka, Kan. Dec. 11.-Governor Merrill tonight
called ou Battery b, OF the State militia here. to
protect the Kansas Medical College. which was
threatened by a mob. company at Lawrence
was also notified TO be in readiness on
Topeka Gordon Of police officials placed
on duty at the college. AT late hour. however ali
was quiet in the vicinity Of the college building. and
the Governor retired. having Informed the Lawrence
company their services would not be required. The
trouble was caused by the discovery in the dissect-
ing-r OF the college OF the bodies OF three wom-
en- stolen from Topeka cemeteries
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
COLORADO GOLD STOCKS RISING.

DISCOVERY THAT ONE MINING CAMP IS oH A
GOVERNMENT RESERVATION.
Denver. Col, Dec. 1.-THE manipulation OF one
Of the new stocks yesterday and to-day created
quite d change from the routine Of the past two
weeks Though trading was heavy, the stock was
steadily forced upward, standing at me close sev
eral points better. on other stocks the market
stands firm. and trading remains apparently heavy
IN volume Several large buying orders from the
East were filed to-day, and in Colorado Springs II
was learned thai some large buying orders had
been cabed during the night from London.
The discovery. that the West Creek mining district
Is upon the pixies Peak Reservation VIII check IN
terost somewhat in that locality. as Congress must
act before patent can issue tor mining properties
there. \ similar mineral formation Is reported
near Pine Grove Station the South Park Rail
road
Transfers OF Cripple Creek property by sale. lease
and bond are numerous IN spite Of The advancing
prices placed upon their claims by the original
fers
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
4 MINISTER IN CHARGE or Il SHERIFF..
ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT FOR sLANDERING
MILE. JANE MAY THE ACTRESS.

ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT FOR sLANDERING
MILE JANE MAY. THE ACTRESS.
Bridgeport Conn, Dec. Il (SpeciaD-Papers in
a slander suit for $4,000 were served this evening
the Rev. Joseph Pullman, pastor Of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church OF this city. The suit
brought by Arthur Rehan, manager for Nile.
Jane May, who is playing Perrot in the musical
pantomime Miss PygmaliOn." The plaintiff in the
suit alleges that Mr.. Pullman in sermon delivered
on Sunday evening. December .. referred disparcl
insly TO the recent appearance here of Nile. May.
whom he characterized as a Tow, brilliant. swoH
Partisan courtesan."
Bonds in the were fixed at 5000 Mr.. Pull
man. being unable 10 furnish bonds. he was taken
to the church in custody OF the Sheriff, where he
conducted prayer meeting. Re made no reference
to the suit. At a late hour II. W. Patt, ". t..
Rtch. r. f. Lauder H. H. Scribner, y. f. Wordin
and j. e. Hallett qualified in various sums to the
amount OF 81. 900 as bondsmen.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
DECISION FOR MAYoR PIyoREE.

Detroit Dec. 1.-THE sui, OF Secretary Iryoh' OF
the Board of Fire Commissioners, asaiisl 49,. 49,.
pinsras ,or coz coo damages for false Imprisonment
and malicious nrosecution was decided this morn
ing in the Mayors favor. The Court thte" ou, .ne
false imprisonment count in the compliant .u one np
Jury decided that there was no Ere Commissioner
Goo;feIlow asainst the Mayor for similar amouhs t IN
Of damages on the same charges "A' '''
dropped.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
GOOD DISCIPLINE SAVED HER.
DESTRUCTION OF THE CRUISER CINCIN-
NATI NARROWLY AvERTED
FIRE STARTED NEAR TIE MAGAZINE But WAS
EXTINGUIsHED BY THE BRAVERY AND COOL
NESS OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN JUST
IN TINE TO PREVENT A TER
RIBLE EXPLOSION.

IN TINE TO PREVENT A TER
R1BLE EXPLOSION
Jacksonville. Fla, Dec IA dispatch to The
Times-Union' from Key West says: Yesterday
about 2:30 p m. smoke discovered issuing
from the coal bunlkers next to the magazine
board the United States cruiser Cincinnati. The
bunkers had not been opened in three months.
and the fire was from spontaneous combustion.
When discovered the fire had made such headway
as to have the walls between the bunkers and
the magazine redh,t. The wooden castings in
which the fixed ammunition nclosed had
been burned away.
AS the alarm given every man
was at his post the magazine flooded and
the danger soon over. a few moments more
and the magazine would have exploded. killing
every man on board and Xrecl<ing the ship. The
Coolness of Captain Johnson and his officers
and the discipline Of the crew averted what
might have been one OF the most serious calami-
ties which has ever happened on board an Ameri-
can man Of-War.
In consequence Of the heavy norther from yes
terday noon until this morning. no cJmmunica-
tion was had with the shore TO report the fire
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
CHARLES FOSTER IN TOWN.

Ex-Governor Charles Foster. OF Fos,ora. Ohio,
who was Secretary OF the Treasury under Pres-
dent Harrison arrived in the city from Washing
ton last evening and was by a Tribune
porter az the Firth Avenue Hotel where he is stay
ing The Ex-Governor said that he was here only
on private business which might detan him in the
city for week.
Mr. Foster IN reply TO an inquiry said that Ohio
wac solid for Governor Mckinley for the Pres-
Dental nomination.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
DEMOCRATS NEARLY LOSE CHARLESTON

THEY ELECT MAYOR BY o7s MAJORITY But THE
A. p. A. HAS HALF THE ALDERMEN.
Charleston. s. c.. Dec. 1.-THE complete but un-
official returns from the municipal election show
that Smyth, the Democratic candidate. was elected
Mayor of Charleston for the next four years b. u
majority of 27s votes The Democrats have elected
twelve out Of twenty-four Aldermen, the other
twelve beng chosen by the A. Il. y. This gives
control to the Democrats by Mayor Smyth's casting
vote. The Board of Aldermen Is an excellent one.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
DATE or DCPRAgTS HANGIYG FIXED

San Francisco. Dec. 1l.-Judge Murphy this after
noon liked February q. 1896 the date for the
execution OF w. II. T. Durrsnt. convicted of the
murder Of Blanche Lamont In April last The ap-
pl.caton of Durrant's counsel for writ OF probable
cause was denied by Judge Murphy this morning
The molten for stay Of proceedings will be passed
upor tomorrow.
Durrant is not elated over the prospec, OF his
removal to San Quentin Peni,entiary. but otherwise
he exhibits the same Indifference which has marked
his bearing throughout the trial.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
rnREK WRECKS oy XoRroLK Axp wEsrERN

Petersburg Va Dec. ll.-There wera three wrecks
on the Norfolk ond Western Railroad between
midnight last night and early this morning. The
first occurred at the Norfoik and Southern juno
tlon. few miles west OF Norfolk; the second near
windsor and the third about three miles from
Fords Station. The trains were freights and al
most twenty cara were wrecked. The tracks were
badly blocked and al trains delayed from
two to three hours No was injured
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
GEyERAL HARRISON TO APPEAR IN cOuRT. !

Toledo. Ohio. Dec LEX President Harrison is
expected to be In roedo next Monday to plead in
a suit before Judge Kicks. OF the United States
Court The case u part Of the Glover Lear ll,l-
CATION, ana concerns the petition OF Charles Hamlin
and others who claim 10 hold quantity OF pre-
ferred stock tina, IL not being represented In the
suit The Continental Trust Company. OF New
York VIII make motion 10 strike the Hainlln pc
tton from the files. General Harrison represents
the Haml!n lnlareSts
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
EXPLOSION ~ / COAL NINE.
NE MAN KILLED AND TWO OTHERS PROBABLY
DEAD

ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO OTHERS PROBABLY
DEAD.
Rich Hill. No. Dec u-An explosion occurred In
Mine No. IL. OF the Rich Hill Coal Company about
6 o'clock this evening The entrance is badly torn
up and the mine cannot DC entered. Three men
imprisoned tw) shot-irers and the stable
boss. Their names Dick" Towes. jim Dom
aldson and owen Meals. Mea,s's body was re-
covered but the others beyond reach at pres
cnt The mine IL mile and three-quarters south
OF Rich Hill and employs rs men, though at the
tine OF the acc.Gen, all the regular miners are sup
posed 10 have been Of the mine az only the shot
firers had any business therein. No cause for the
accident can yet / assigned
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
TWO IRONS IN THE FIRE.
BRIDGE TRUSTEES AS STOCKHOLDERS OF
STREET CAR COMPANIES.

PRESIDENT JAMES HOWELL. AND SETH L. KEENEt
SEE NO HARM IN ACTING OFFICIALLY ON RE-
QUESTS FAvORING THEIR PRIVATE IN
TEREsTs-THE SESSIONS OF THE AS
sEMBIh CITIES COMMITTEE
AT AN END
The investigation OF the affairs Of the Brooklyn
Bridge by the Assembly Cities Committee was
practically finished yesterday and the closing
testimony was Of a kind to surprise and shock
the citizens Of New-York and Brooklyn who have
had confidence In the good faith and fitness Of the
Bridge trustees.
1t Is we'll known that the best public sentiment
in both cities Is opposed to the spelling Of the
Plaza at the Brooklyn end Of the Bridge by al
lowing 1t to be occupied by the tracks Of .
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
TELEGRAPNIC NOIES.

Buffalo. Dee. l1.--Thomas Essord iron worker
employed on the new E.icOtt Square Building, fell
from the ninth story this morning and Instant
New-York tribune., 1895-12-12
SUNK BY THE GERMANIC.
SHE SENDS THE STEAMSHIP CUMBRAE TO
TaE BOTTOM

COLLISION IN A DENSE FOG JUST OUTSIDE THE
MERsEY-THE WHITE STAR LINERS BOWS
STOVE IN BUT NO LIVES LOST on EITHER
vESSEL-A WILD PANIC on THE DECKS
OF THE CUMBRAE-LORD DIJNRAVEN
AMONG THE PASSENGERS WHO
RETURNED TO LIVERPOOL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-03
CITY EXPENDITURES.
How and Where City Money For
September Is Paid,

The collector reports that he collected
in taxes during Septemb Der, the sum OF
SIS, 500. For the benefit of the people
mostly those who pay no taxes, but who
want to know what becomes of the
money-the following list of expenditures
of the city during September are given.
This does not include salaries OF officers
or employees, excepting the sum of S345.00,
which was paid to several aldermen on
account OF back salaries.
The following sums were paid out Of