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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
FOREIGN.

An explosion in confectionery man.
ufactory at Casino, Italy, killed seven
persons.
Capt. Gen. Weyler left Havana for
Pinar del Rio to continue his campaign
in the field.
In the Italian chamber of deputies
motion was introduced expressing the
sympathy of the chamber with the
Cuban insurgents.
An trade has been issued at Constanti-
nopIe granting amnesty to all Armeni-
an prisoners except those sentenced to
death for murder.
Advices say that the Mohammedan
rebellion in the northern part of China
is at an end.
Sixteen young men were drowned in
river at Full, Japan, by the upsetting
of a boat.
Great floods in northern Greece caused
an overflow of the Salam bria river and
enormous damage was done, villages be-
ing inundated and number of persons
drowned.
Fire in the fashionable residence part
of Montreal, Que, caused a loss of $780,
900.
The Yaqui Indians are again on the
warpath in Mexico and number of
settlers in the Yaqui river valley have
been murdered and their property de-
stroyed.
The French government in Madagas-
car has issued a decree aboIishing
slavery.
The bark Jamaica was lost off Dos
Rosas Tabasco and 16 persons were
drowned.
1t is said that the European powers
are with Spain and that they will toll
crate no aid to the cause of Cuban in
surgents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
LATER.

At Hewitt, Mimi, the 26th, the body
of Charles Bectler, his wife and three
children were found dead in their home.
Evidently a case of foul play.
A mob of thousand men surrounded
the jail at jefferson City, Mo-, the Goth,
intending to lynch lobe Lanahan, col
ored, for assaulting and killing negro
girl. The presence of Gov. Stone saved
the negro and he was placed in the
penitentiary.
1t was learned, the Goth, that largo
mail robbery had been committed in
New York. A number of mail bags
were stolen from the depot, taken to
sea and opened. Letters were found in
the bay.
Julio Sangully, naturalized citizen
of the United States, charged with
conspiracy against the Spanish govern
ment, was sentenced by the courts at
Havana, the Goth, to eight years and
one days imprisonment.
Two blocks of business buildings at
Miami. Fla, were burned the Goth,
and f. M. Frank, a merchant was
killed and Alonzo Johnson. colored.
seriously injured by the explosion of a
hot water apparatus.
A terrific explosion of fire damp &C.
Cured the Goth, in the mine of the
Maule Coal Company at Princeton.
Ind, causing the death of eight or ten
men and several injured. Robert
Maule, treasurer of the company, was
among the killed. Two months ago an
explosion occurred in the same mine in
which one man was killed.
Pottsdam, N Y, had 500, 900 fire
the 9th, A hotel and eight other
buildings were burned.
The final obsequies over the remains
of Kate Field were held at San Fran
cisco. Cal, the 9th.
Otto Wasmonsdorff. of the firm of
Wasmonsdorff & Heineman, private
bankers who failed week ago, as
result of the failure of the National
Bank of Illinois, committed suicide the
27th, by shooting himself through the
head.
A train on a branch of the Southern
railroad jumped the track on a trestle
bridge. 1000 feet long and 100 feet
|hign, near Birmingham, Ala, the 27th.
The cars were smashed to splinters
and 81 persons were killed. But nine
persons were saved and these were
hurt. 1t is believed the train was de-
Iliberately wrecked.
The Atlas National Bank of Chicago
announced the 27th that it would 60
into liquidation. The action is not
considered a failure. as all depositors
will be paid in full at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Charles T. McClenachan. who was the
best-known authority in America on
masonic rituals, died in New York. aged
81 years.
Gen. William Cullom. for years repre-
sentative of the Carthage (Tenn.) dis
trict in congress, died at his home at
Clinton, aged 30 years.
William Henry Hatch. ex-congress-
man and author of the famous Hatch"
or ''anti-option BILL" died at his home
near Hannibal, Mo-, aged 63 years. He
was member of congress from 1878 to
1894.
Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey, the pioneer
of Catholic literature in this country,
died in Washington, aged SO years.
Peter Cannon, the oldest person in
New York state, died at Belfast, aged
lis years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
Preparing for an Emergency.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-The war yes
sells upon this coast are preparing for
an emergency. The magazines at Mare
Island are being heavily stocked with
ammunition and there is a feeling of
unrest among the officers of the navy,
who are liable at any moment to be
ordered to sea. While the heads of the
various branches of the navy depart
ment are in consultation at Washing
ton, discussing the proper modes for
defending the seaboard cities of the
country, action has been taken here
that seems to demonstrate that, in the
opinion of the directing powers, it is
well to be ready for anything that may
occur at short notice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
Bicycle Record Broken.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Bicycle rec
ords were smashed with astonishing
rapidity at the New Velodrome track
Friday afternoon. Hardy Downing, of
San Jose, lowered the coast record for
one-third of mile from As to 43 3-5
seconds; Dixon and Loos, the crack
amateur tandem team, made half mile in
SIS seconds, lowering the American rec
ord one second, and Kreetz and Lantua,
the Olympic club amateurs, rode
mile on the tandem, flying start, in
1857 Is, beating the American record
8 is seconds.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
Nebraska's Big Corn Crop.

Syracuse, Neb., Dec. 26.-Seventy-fiv
thousand bushels of corn have been
cribbed here during the past six weeks.
Fifty-five thousand bushels of new corn
have been shipped out by the elevators
during the past two weeks. An extra
freight train for corn from this point
is required every day. What is true of
this city is true of every section of Ne
braska. About all the corn has been
husked in western Nebraska. The
great problem is the manner in which
it can be handled. Many are storing
their grain.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
KILLED HIS SISTER.
A Chicago Peddler Crushes Her Skull
with a Baseball Bat.

"A chicago fcUOler CruSneS her Skull
with a Baseball Bat.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-Driven mad by
peace bonds which have been held over
him since last October, John Ryan, a
peddler living at As Lowell place, MUIR
dered his sister, Katherine Ryan, Tues
day evening by crushing her skull with
a baseball bat, and intended to end his
own life in Lake Michigan. He was ar
rested, however. as he was leaving the
scene of his crime, and the police are of
the opinion that he is insane. When the
officers reached the fiat where Ryan and
his sister lived they found the murdered
woman lying upon the floor in pool
of blood and the room in flames. Dur
ing the struggle the stove had been
overturned end the department was
called out to extinguish the blaze.
Neither Ryan nor his victim had ever
been married. Last October he quar-
relied with other tenants in the building
and was placed under peace bonds. The
disgrace he has felt it is thought af-
fected his mind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
SLAVERY ABOLISHED.
Reforms Being Brought About by French
Government in Madagascar.

Reforms Being Brought About by French
Government in Madagascar.
Washington, Dec. 24.-Among the
earliest reforms of the French govern
ment i'll Madagascar is decree abolish
ing slavery. a copy of which has reached
the state department from Consul Wet
ter at Tamatave. 1t declares all the
inhabitants free, forbids traffic in hu-
man beings, nullities every contract
providing for the sale of persons. and
imposes penalties for violation of the
law, which are to be tripled in case of
second offense. Other features of the
decree are that France promises not to
impose upon the people of Madagascar
any extraordinary war tax and offers
aid to dispossessed owners of slaves in
the form of possessions. An
other decree relating to schools prohib-
its interference by teachers in political
affairs. and urges instruction in the
French language.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
THE NEWS.
Compiled From Late Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Proceedings of the Second Session.

The Proceedings of the Second Session.
In the senate on the 21st Senator Cameron
presented the report Of the committee OH
foreign relations favorable to his resolu-
ton recognizing the independence of Cuba
and It went over until after the holidays
A resolution was also presented declaring
that the power to recognize the fnde-
pendence of foreign people struggling to
establish a government is vested In con-
gress. and not in the president....In the
house the senate amendments to the immi-
grafton bill were nonconcurred in and a con-
ference agreed to. The consideration OF
the legislative, executive and Judicial op-
preparation bill was completed.
A dozen private pension bills were passed
in the senate on the ed, one Of them for
the 90-year-old daughter of a revolutionary
soldier. The urgent deficiency bill ($SS4,-
1861 was also passed. and a resolution was
adopted asking the secretary Of state for
information relative to the killing of
Charles Gavin. an American citizen. by the
Spanish forces In Cuba. AdjOurnd to jan
uary g.. In the house the Legislative. ex-
ecutive and judicial bill, which carries a
total appropriation of 81. 66S.37O and pro-
vids for 10.O65 salaries, was passed. Adj
journed to January 5.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
Greater New York.

New York, Dec. 25.-The preliminary
draft of the new charter for the Greater
New York has been completed, and
was made public Thursday. The com
mission before submitting the charter
to the legislature will hold public hear
ings from January 4 to 16. The pre-
liminary charter divides the city into
five oroughs--Manhattan the Bronx,
Brooklyn, Richmond and Queens. The
central government of the city will be
in the hands of municipal assembly
consisting of two houses. A lower
house of 1O4 members elected from SEN
atorial districts, and upper house of g:
members elected from council districts
created by the charter. There will be
one mayor. but each of the five bor-
oughs will have president to care for
local concerns. and there will be 30 local
boards, one for each senatorial district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
FATAL COLLISION.
Allentown (Pa.) Trolley Car Struck by .
Train-One Killed; Several Hurt

Allentown (Pa.) Trolley Car Struck BY .
Train-One Killed; Several Hurt
Allentown, Pa, Dec. ga trolley car
coming to this city from Bethlehem
Friday afternoon was struck by Jer-
sey Central passenger train on grade
crossing in East Allentown. The troll
ley car conductor ran ahead and sig
nailed to the motorman to proceed. He
changed the signal upon seeing an APP
preaching train, but it was too late.
Motorman Lawrence ]. Ware stopped
the car with the front platform on the
track. The train was running at the
rate of % miles an hour, and when the
locomotive struck the car it broke the
platform off, carrying it $50 feet. The
notorman was dragged almost as far
and killed almost instantly. The car
was broken to splinters. Conductor
George Gresser had his face slightly
bruised and four passengers from Beth
lehem were injured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
The Strike in Boston.

Boston, Dec. 26.-The West End
street car men are sick of strikes. Fully
800 striking employees of the road were
locked out Friday. With daybreak came
the resumption of car service,
and the majority of strikers who APP
piled for work at the several division
headquarters were given cars in the
order of application. Many, however,
were told that their services would not
be required, and it was noticeable that
this applied to every man who had been
active in the strike and who had @erved
en- the union committees. The company
hired fully 800 new hands, and were
enabled to run cars on schedule time.
These new men were, as a rule, given
regular jobs. while the old men taken
on later in the day were put on the ex-
ira list, which means that they will get
only occasional work by the hours pay.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
WARM ED.
Europe VIII Probably side with Spain in
Case of Trouble.


London, Dec. 26.-The Times pub
fishes dispatch from Paris saying that
the United States has been conhdential-
ly informed in the most friendly terms
that the European powers could not re-
main impressive in the event of the
United States abandoning the attitude
OF President Cleveland and his cabinet.
Should the United States presume to ex-
ercise pressure on Spain by recognizing
the Cuban insurgents or encouraging
them in their resistance. IT has been in
formed that Europe generally might
become uneasy at the idea of such an
extension of international action by the
United States, inasmuch as it might at
given moment threaten almost all
the powers whose possessions are in
proximity to the United States and
might tempt the spirit of enterprise
and encroachment that is inspiring the
senate committee on foreign relations.
"f," continues the writer. 81 am cor
rectly informed, the United States has
been concurrently informed that Ger
many is already quite prepared to side
with Spain in the event of the United
States showing that she is disposed Of
ficially to side with the rebels More
over, academic conversations are pro-
ceeding in certain foreign offices anent
the measuers the powers should take to
form syndicate against the invasion
of socialism which is now menacihg all
political organizations. 1t was during
these pour parlers that the friendly
warning to the United States orig
mated, Senator Cameron's resolutions
for the recognition of the Cuban insur-
gents being regarded in some quar-
tiers as revolutionary"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
WINTER IN THE EAST,
Heavy Fall of Snow in New York-Sleigh-
Ing in Brooklyn.

Heavy Fall of Snow in New YOrk-Sleish-
ing in Brooklyn.
New York, Dec. 24.-Snow fell at in
tervals throughout Wednesday, max
ing street traffic difficult in the city and
interfering considerably with railway
business in the suburbs. Nearly all
incoming trains were behind schedule
time, and those from north and west
report bad drifts, owing to the high
winds which have prevailed. In Brook
lyn and in the upper part of the city
there is good sleighing for the first time
this winter
The street cleaning department had
several thousand carts at work and the
most important streets were kept COM
paratively clear. The storm caused a
lull in the holiday trade at the shops,
and the delivery systems and express
companies, whose facilities have been
taxed to the utmost by the heavy trade,
were given an opportunity to catch up.
In Jersey City the police were called
upon to prevent fights between trolley
car employees who ran sweepers over
the car tracks and piled the snow up in
front Of stores and merchants who put
gangs of men at work shoveling snow
back upon the tracks. The trolley COM
panies finally agreed to remove the
snow and hostilities were averted.
Reports from the interior of this
state and in New England state that
from tel. to twelve inches of snow fell
and the railways are being operated
with difficulty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
AN AGED LADY'S FATE.
Mrs. Parmelee, rs Years Old, Killed by
Chicago Cable Cars.

Mrs. Parmelee, 10 Years Old, Killed by
Chicago Cable Cars.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-Mrs. +. A. Parme-
lee, Is years old, and the mother-in-law
of w. S. Seaverns, member of the
board of trade firm of l. N. Aah Il
Co., met horrible death Wednesday
afternoon under cable train on State
street within sight of thousands of
Christmas shoppers. Mrs. Parmelee
was buying Christmas presents and had
several small bundles in her arms.
Cable cars and vehicles were thicker
than usual between Madison and Wash
ington streets. Snow was falling, and
this added to the woman's inability to
get across State street safely. When
on the cable track a train knocked her
down and life was quickly crushed out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30

In quarrel over buffalo robe at
Rathbunville, N. Y, Cloyd Meyers shot
and killed William Allen and William
Harrington.
The United States customs authori-
ties have unearthed another gigantic
Chinese certificate fraud by which hum
dreds of Chinese have gained admission
to Seattle, Wash.
Thirteen Kentucky clipping couples
celebrated Christmas by going to JEFF
fersonville, Ind, and being married.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-30
FOUR ARE DEAD.

Young Man of Minnesota Kills Three Per-
sons and Commits Suicide.
Mankato, Mimi, Dec. "a whole
sale murder was committed at Madelia,
q small town 20 miles west of here, late
Monday night. John Mottle shot and
killed Dennis j. Joblinski, the latter's
son, aged 10, and a daughter, aged 16.
A fourth person was badly wounded.
The slayer then put bullet through
his own head. Mottle was infatuated
with Joblinski's daughter and the ia
ther objected. The murderer was 25
wear .lld
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12
WV; DlMONDS

By the Transit which arrived
on the 4th inst, we received 100
Jewel stoves and ranges Zone
large car load) direct from the
factory at Detroit.
This is our third shipment,
and we find that we have only
A stoves left from our previous
lot.
The excellence of these stoves
has already been proved by the
large sale, but we will name
three points:
First. Long life from the
heavy high grade Of iron which
is the same in the $12 stove as
in the $50 range.
Second. Economy in the use
of fuel.
Third. Quick and even
bakers.
We propose leasing these
stoves on the following terms:
When the stove is delivered
one-third Of the price is paid in
cash, and the balance monthly
thereafter in five equal pay
ments.
If before the expiration of
the five months, the lessee wishes
to pay off the balance, he will
be entitled to discount of five
percent on the amount unpaid.
If a customer wants to buy
outright, he gets five percent
discount on the whole amount.
Jewel stoves and ranges can
be had only of us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12
A Snide Affair.

For the benefit OF the readers who
do not waste their time in perusing
Mr.. Dole's official organ, the Adver-
tiser we reprint paragraph which
appeared in this mornings issue and
which we have noticed editorially in
another column. Mr.. Marley, who.
ever he may be, told some unknown
person OF Augusta, Maine, that the
annexation of Hawaii is all right
under a Republican president, and
the unknown person wrote all about
it to Editor Harrington, heretofore
OF Maine aud now Of Honolulu. This
is the text of the alleged autograph
letter received by the editor from
Maine, and his notes are also pub
lished:
"Have just returned from Joe
Manley's Office. He informs me en-
phaticsly and without equivc cation
that that Hawaiian plank was Har-
risou's, Just what he advocated
while President and just what the
Republican party really believes in
annexation pure and simple. 1t
was Harrison's idea and the party's
idea aud they mean it, If Mckinley
is elected. that's what will result.
Joe was very earnest about it,
When the Hawaiian plank OF the
Republican platform was first pub
lished in this country there was
much speculation as to its real
meaning AS the word annexation
was not used, some were inclined to
believe that the Hawaiian plank was
generality inserted to catch votes;
others hoped that it meant annexa-
ton, but were not positive as to
what Interpretation would be put
upon the word control" Being in
close touch with intimate friends Of
Joseph Msnley, one Of the leading
managers of the Republican party,
the Advertiser has made success
full effort to get the inside history OF
this particular plank. What Joe
Marley doesn't know of the inside
workings of the Republican party
isn't worth knowing. The above is
a fac smile of the letter received
from Augusta, Maine, in answer to
the Advertisers query.-AdUertiser
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

Second Mate Dixon of the Ladas
jammed his fingers this morning
while experimenting the hosting
OF steel rails from the hold. His
wounds were dressed at the hospital
and he returned to the ship. He
lost the top OF one finger aud per-
haps of two.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of Water Privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes are
from q to o'clock A. NJ. and to 6 O'Clock
Pm. ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Wafer Works.
Approved:
]. A. KING,
Minister OF the Interior.
Honolulu, July 49, 1896. 32s-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

The Hall brought in yesterday
afternoon 4,010 bags OF sugar for the
Transit and 1890 bags for lrwin's
warehouse.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12
How They Stand.

The following table shows the
standing of the baseball teams now
contestiug on the Hawaiian Baseball
Association grounds up to date:
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

Col w H. Cornwell arrived yes
terday by the Hall.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

Underwear at bed rock prices,
Ladies Chemises 3 for 81, Ladies
Night Gowns so cents full sizes and
we'll made at N. S. Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

Yesl most certainly, to sit down
to a square family meal is an inno-
walton. Call in at the Anchor be-
tween 11:30 and l:30 and enjoy the
success
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

The Kilauea Hou arrived last
evening with full cargo Of sugar
and $50 pieces OF sugar mill machin
cry from Wainaku.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

St. Louis College has no less than
5l3 pupils on its rolls. Not only is
this a most satisfactory showing OF
the efforts of the Brothers, but it is
especially gratifying as it fills the
College up to its capacity so far as
present conveniences and accomo-
dations permit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

At the Empire you can select your
beers from the Seattle, National or
half and half, with the standard
brands Of other liquors maintained
to the satisfaction of all friends.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

1t is much better to patronize
Cunningham's Anchor restaurant
than to take bad meal at Chinese
eating house.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

The Kinau hereafter leaves Hilo
at 8 a. m. instead of g. p. IN.
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NOTICE,

6 OBSCRIBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able ,triotly in advance by the month.
p. 7, TESLA,
~ - Nsos0ar.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

shall take my lunch at the An
Choir tomorrow as Cunningham's
ook is up TO date aud has some de-
licate surprises in store.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

The ball game to-day will be ono
of the best Of the season.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

A manufacturers stock OF Linen
Serviettes from 81 per dozen at
Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

A fine line of Buggy Ropes for
ST. at n. S. Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

LORD BROCK is by Bryant w by Mon
day. Dam, Modjeska by Joe Daniels. For
extensive pedigree refer to the American
Studbook. LORD BROCK is years old
and has an excellent record on the local
race tracks.
D@- For Terms apply to the Stable.
350-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-09-12

Immense bargains in white goods,
striped, and figured dimities and
fancy muslins at n. S. Sachs. y