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The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
FURNITURE.

If you need furniture YOU cannot
afford to fail to see the immense
stock L am now opening. | have
gathered IN the b2rgaInsirom bank
rapt manufacturers all over the
country. l have what you want
atprices that no one can duplicate
l have lot of odd Beds, Bureaus,
Chairs, Rockers, Etc, Zone or two
OF q kind, some damaged slightly,
some stock worn that will sell for
nait their value A grand oppor.
tunity to buy cheap and make your
aome comfortable and beautiful
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Buy an instrument that sounds
right. Wears . life time and Oh
which the price is right. We handle
only the best grades direct from the
makers and NC guarantee the price
aed quzliIy, sal sizud ready TO
make good ~ any tame cur guar.
sniee. Can you afford 10 buy your
pianos or organs from small dealers
ana agents and run the risk OF get
ting . good instrument and then psy
higher price than high grade
instruments arc sold by 6 reliable
dealer. We claim to know some
thing about music and about instru-
ments. We are opposed to hancI'ug
worthless and inferior instruments
even to make sales. If you will give
rs your eonndence We give you
your moneys worth every time.
BICYCLESl BICYCLES!
The Bicycle is The great American
sport to-day. Il is healthful, pleas
1re giving and harmless. Il is fool
sd TO pay s5.0e or 10000 for
name plate on . bicycle. We are
going to inaugurste . great cut in
the price of high grade bicycles this
year that viii be heard all over ibis
country. 26in. youths wheel $50.
fSan. mems wheels $37 so. The
great Windsor wheel, the highest
grade wheel on earth, $62. so
p. III. ANDREWS,
16& Is West Trade St.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Very Respectfully,
GEO. ). HALL
SPRINGS MEETING TUESDAY.

A large number Of Springs, sap
porters met in Capt. Harrison Watts
building on College street. 1t was
in the shape Of a jubilee meeting
and everything passed of pleasantly
r. E. Lawing was made chairman
and J. II. Mills secretary. a resoIu-
tlon was made and seconded tnat the
meeting abide by the decision of the
executive committee, and that the
meeting cOnstrue the motion as
passed by the executive committee
tomean that any one who will agree
to support the nominee of the prima-
ries is entitled TO vote in them. The
resolution last night was offered by
Thomas Griffith, and was carried
unanimously.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Ma oHs Elect Omcers.

The ROYAL Arch Masons, chapter
No SO. met Tuesday night and elect.
ed the following officers for the ensu-
ing year:
Most Excellent High Priest-W.
3. SummerSett.
Excellent hing-Willian Ander-
son.
Excellent Scribe-John F Orr.
Captain Of the Hos.-Rob-r. ".
Smith.
Principal Sojourner-H. A. Muir
rill.
IreasureT-Geo. Il. King.
S5cretsry-D. G. Maxwell.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
a Rough Experience

Capt. 7. S. Franklin, DR.. c. A.
Bland and Messrs- c. F. Wadswoi tn.
J: b. Harty, Walter Scott and John
an Ness report the roads as exceed
lngiY muddy from PIneville to the
macadam Returning from Pine
vile Friday night their vehicle broke
down and they were obliged to walk
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
County Road Matters.

Mr.. Wells has had a number Of
excellent views Of the county roads
taken, and will place them in bis
exhibit at the exposition. Thev will
also be used to illustrate two reports
on the roads of this county soon 10
be issued, one by the state and the
other by the government.
The commissioners have at lass re-
celved a copy Of the new road Law.
Their attorneys and the attorneys for
the new board of control will pro-
baby hold conference soon to ar
rive at some conclusion regarding
the working Of the county roads.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
A Strange sight Last Night.

a strange sight Was seen in the
western heavens Tuesday about 10
O'Clock A large red circle, very
brilliant, moved back and forth
for some time. Many of Charlotte's
citizens witnessed the sight, and all
are guessing sstoday what 1t was.
The NEWS astronomer is unable at
this writing tosssPeak authoEitatiyely
on the subject.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
The Programme Nearly Cgmplsta.

Mr.. Il. S. Chadwick tells TBE
NEWS that the programme for the
goth of May celebration will be com.
pleted in a few days. The members
OF the soliciting committee are get
ing on nicely. The citizens are re
spending literally. The fremen are
making an extra effort to get all the
companies in the state of any size to
be here on that date.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Fire Cenpani.. Cn.ninr

The inter State fremen's meet
E=-- - week of Nav 2ath js al
tfac.l"g much interest fIou ourside
towns Ii Is learned that Greensboro.
AsheFllle. Salisbury, Winston, Con-
cord, and number of other towns
Will DC represented BY teams or IRE
companies.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
In the Field for business.

The Mayer Grocery Company
went into the field this morning for
business Mr.. Thomas D. Walsh
will represent this firm in South
Carolina. He left this morning for
that State. Mr.. J. p. aarkness left
for Western North Carolina. This
will De the section he will cover.
The Mayer Grocery Co. starts out
with every prospect for good busi-
ness and The News wishes these
gentlemen success.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
We Promise Tnem Go-d Tin.

The Salisbury World saws: Capt.
". }. Woodrum, o. " Spencer and
J; +. Hennessee viii go down to
Charlotte cary in next week to take
the Knight Tempiars degree. They
VIII De good material for the Char
Iotte Knights to work.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Meeting at OItret Baprisf Ch,-ct,

An interesting revival is in pro
gress at 0livet Baptist church, and
will continue all this week. Rev. VI.
A. Adams, of Asheville, and the
pastor, Rev. J. r Hankins, are con-
Quoting the meeting.
Services are held at ten o'clock in
the morning and 7:45 o'clock az
night Good congregations attend.
and much interest is shown.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25

Detective McHolIin has returned
home after al exciting chase after i
murderer He caught a few DAYS
ago Whitney Franklin, who muir.
deied Grant Raea in Salisbury, and
carried him to Rowan jail. He a'so
caught the Salisbury burglars and
and recovered part of the stolen
goods
Last night at Salisbury he jumped
twenty feet into the mud in a chase
after Haywood Cable, wanted for
murder in L0ckhart Shoals. S. C..
for whom $500 reward is offered,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25

The Hon. Ri Gudger of Bun.
combe, n c., is candidate for
Minister to Brazil, and Senator
Prltchard, Who indorses him, SAYS
that notwithstanding his e1trsordi.
nary name. he possesses all the quail.
feations desired for a diplomatist.-
Chicago Record.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Are Reese and Luekre Located.

The report comes from Spartan.
burg that Reese and Luckle. the
South Carolina murderers who es-
capped from 1orkyil'e jail. have been
located; they are now shaGowed bv
detectives, according TO the report
The report is not vet verified.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Gresn.boro win be on peek

Charlotte Is making big prepars-
ton for 20th Nay celebration on 3
grand scale. Greensboro will pro-
6ably send a hose reel team-tke
Southsides.-Greensboro Record
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Escaped Convict. Rrourbt es.k

Will Holt, who escaped from tie
Mecklenburg chain gang, was cap
tuTed near Salisbury. h was
brought in Tuesday by Detective
MeHoIiin- He also brought with
MN Ike Weir, another escaped con-
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Carried Backt, the Gsnr

Jim Douglass, who escaped from
the county chain gang and was re-
captured IN Hamlet, was brought
back Tuesday night, and this morn
ing was carried hack to the rna6s
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
rns c. C. s a. Master Meea.n,c Hs,.

The c. C. s 4. Master Mechanic Here.
L. 5. Inge, master mechanic of
the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta
read, was iu Charlotte this morning.
returning to Columeia from Green
vile. Mr.. Inge would say nothing
Of the changes that the Southern
contemplates.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
They Feartbe Cold snan

Farmers i'll the city today sav they
fear the sudden change in the yea
theF Is going 10 hu-t ;ba frnit croD
1he iruIt trees are in full bloom and
cold snap night now would play
havoc with all kinds of fruit
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25

Ihe Florida trains on the South
ern have t'een late for the past few
DAYS The heavy travel North and
the immense amount Of early vega
b!es that ale being shipped is the
cause. The north bound Florida
tram this morning was run in two
sections to accomodste the crowds
= no are returning home.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25

The News sometime ago men
toned the fact that ". II Smith.
Esq of Taylorsville, was to locate
here for the practice of law. Mr.,
Smith has arrived, aud is at the
Arlington.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Another AHmeuG

Another thing that ails this gov.
eminent Is that the people of each
congressional district think that
their representative is the only
chump In copgress.-Detroit Tn.
bune.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Looking Oat for Georgia

Maj Hanson, Of Macon, Ga, one
OF the most prominent Republicans
OF that state, passed through Char
lotte this morning enroute to Wash
Ington. Maj. Hanson goes to look
after the Georgia Republicans inter-
est In the distribution of pie.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Married on Yesterday.

Mr.. John Cochrane and Miss
Addie Skies went across the line
Monday and were made one. Mr.
Cochrane is a linemsn for the Wes-
tern Union in this city.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Death Of an Infant.

The infant child of Mr.. Thomas
Z. Glenn, of Crab Orchard town
ship, died Saturday morning. The
funeral will be held from their home
in this county SUNDAY.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Rsfurns to Atlanta

Mrs. j. I. Leftwich, wife of the
late DR.. j. [. Leftwich, who recent.
ly died In Atlanta, came down from
States.ille this morning, enroute to
Atlanta Mrs Leftwich has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. DIR. Har-
rson, at Davidson.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
Eseapsd Convict Caurnt

Chief Orr, Monday received q
telegram from Hamlet stating that
Jim Douglas, an escaped convict
from THIS county, was caught that
morning. Douglas was given one
year on the chain gang for larceny.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
WHAT THE FIeHT COST.
A Total Expenditure of About S2,-
100000.

/ 100000.
In round numbers the total e1pen-
ditures of money in the United
States brought about by the cham
pionship fight between James Cor
bett ard Robert Ftzsimmons. at
Carson City, New, last Wednesday.
was S2,7OO,oOO, appropriated, &C
cording TO careful estimates, as fol
lows:
Paid to telegraph compa-
MES for ticker and
special wire service,
newspaper and private
dispatches, $500 600
Railroad fares, sleeping
car service and minor
expenditures incident
al to tie -s@sel. 100000
Admission +, ~-.~.. ay-
erage cost S2J, $4,000
CONS OF pool sellers, 10000
Privileges at areEa, 10000
IoSs oi arena. 10000
Extra cost to newspapers
TO furnish news, aside
from telegraph tolls 800. 900
Expenditures at hotels,
saloons, billiard rooms,
and places of amuse-
ments en- route and in
Carson City. 200 900
Profits of pawnbrokers
in commissions and
unredeemed pledges, 10000 |
Total, 3. 700 nno
The Charlotte Democrat., 1897-03-25
10 Locate Here

10 LOcaES Here.
1t IS learned that DR.. Kent and
Dr. Myers will soon move to Char
lotte. and locate here for the prsc-
tiee OF dentistry.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
JAPAN WILL NOT INTERFERE.
FOrgers Arrested.

An Albuquerque special says: John
Howard, Chicago, and Charles E. Hierst,
st. Louis, are the names that appear on
the hotel register of two strangers who
reached this city Sunday night and were
arrested last Monday night for forgery.
The man claiming the name of Howard
has several aliases and his part of the
work was to pass the checks which his
partner made. Before being arrested he
succeeded in passing three cheoks for $76
each and the attempt to pass fourth one
made for the same amount led to his ar
rest The last check was in his pocket.
book when the officers took him. He at
once weakened and gave the name and
full description of his partner, who was
arrested on the south bound train at 1905
yesterday morning. Before coming here
the men had worked Las Vegas and Santa
Fe and each one had a ticket to Ell Paso
in his pocket when caught. Howard is
apparently about As years of age, dark
complexion and about five feet six inches
in height. Heirst is about 40, nearly six
feet, brown mustache. He is much more
refined in appearance than Howard. Both
were we'll dressed and carried gold
watches. Each had nearly 800 in his
pocket when arrested. Howard had Ills
preliminary hearing today and was bound
over to the District court, the amount of
his bond to be fixed tomorrow. Hierst
will have hearing at 3 O'Clock tomorrow
morning,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23

New York, Dec. 23.-Money on call
nominally 315 a per cent; prime mer-
oantile paper, 81 @ per cent. Silver,
57ss; lead, $3.50; copper, 1913.
Ch,cago.-Wheat, December, 99la; May,
935s. Corn, December, 261a; May, 29115
Oats, December, 2214; May, %.
Chlcago.-Cattle, receipts, 1000; strong
to loo higher; beeves, So 70 @ SIS 35; cows
and heifers, 81 80 @ $40; Texas steers,
1910 q 80 80; stockers and feeders, S3 l5
q 1925. Sheep, 10000; strong to loo
higher; native sheep, 81 80 q $40; west
erns, So go a $4.45; lambs, $4.2o q 5000
Kansas City.-Cattle, receipts, 1000;
strong to 100 higher; Texas steers, $500
@ $500; Texas cows, So 40 q $3.10; ma
tive steers, $3.50 o. $500; native COWS
and heifers, $3.50 q 81 35; stockers and
feeders, 1925 @ 81 SO; bulls, 1925 "a
$3 IS. Sheep, receipts, 1000; firm to loo
higher; lambs, 1915 @ $3.50; muttons,
SO 90 M 81 40.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
A., 4. Il y. r. Time Card

Under the new schedule in effect De-
climber ID, first train leaves Santa Fe at
1855 p. m. connecting at Lamy with
train No. l at 4:55 p. m. No. l
carries local passengers between Lamy
and Albuquerque, and west of Albuquer-
to California, this train also connects at
Lamy with train No II, and carries pas
sengers for Albuq and points
south, connection is also made on this run
with the Chicago Limited eastbound on
Wednesdays and Saturdays, this train ar
rives at Santa Fe at p. m.
Eastbound first train will leave Santa
Fe at $40 p. m. returning arrive at Santa
Fe at 1:45 p. M; this train carries local
passengers between Ell Paso and La Junta
and has through sleepers to Kansas City;
second train leaves Santa Fe at 1915 a.
M, this is through train from California,
and has through chair car and Pullman
for Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
No. 8 westbound, California Limited
leaves Santa Fe on Mondays and Fridays
at $50 a. NJ, returning arrive at Santa Fe
10:4O a. m. the Chicago and California
Limited trains will only run twice a week
each way until further notice.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23

possession of Roger W. Woodbury., presi-
dent Of the Union National bank of Den
YER, in the summer of 1894; but, although
it had previously been a profitable pro-
ducer and was believed to be part of
the great Lone Star ledge, owing to the
unfortunate financial embarrassment of
Mr.. Woodbury. Encouragement, it
was neglecte+ = fell into the
hands of R.. 1 as above mar
rated. tits nnquer- iy an immense
ly valuable property, with we'll defined
ledge of from 20 to 25 feet of ore that
will all pay to mill on the ground or on
the Rio Grande river, and no doubt is
entertained by persons qualified to judge
that it can be made to pay every dollar
of the Union National banks indebted
ness and place Mr.. Woodbury. once more
on his financial feet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
ATTEMPTED TRAIN WRECK.
Spikes Pulled from Ties on Buriing.
ton Oad In lOwa--Only the Engine
Left Track-NO Damage Done.

Thsyer, Ia, Dec. %. AN attempt was
made between here and Murray last night
co throw from the track Burlington train
No 2, from Omaha, but only the engine
left the rails. No great damage was done
nor was any one injured. On investiga
tion it WAS found that the track had been
tampered With, the foot prints of men
were seen leading away from the road
bed. Spikes had been pulled out of the
ties for three rail lengths. The railroad
company offers a reward amounting to
$500 for the arrest of the implicated
man
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

At the last meeting of the board of
county commissioners of Santa Fe cour-
ty, the following resolution regarding
the collection OF taxes was passed.
1t appearing to the board Of county
commissioners, that it will be for the
best interests of the county and in order to
induce delinquent taxpayers to pay taxes
due, there be and it is hereby resolved,
That the collector Of taxes for the county
of Santa Fe, be and hereby is authorized
and directed to receive for all delinquent
taxes, due and delinquent up to and in.
cluding the year 1895, IS peroeutum of
the amount of such taxes due and delin-
quent, being for the years 1882, 1888.
1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890,
1891, 1892, 1893, 1894 and 1895, giving his
official receipt for such rs percentum in
full for said taxes aud abating the amount
of 25 percentum hereby authorized, pro-
vided that all such taxes due and delin-
quent for the years above specified be
and are paid during the present month
and on or before the 3lst day of Decem.
Der, 1897. FREDERICK MULLER,
Collector
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
MAN HUNT IN QUAKERDOM.
Murderer Chased Down and shot t0
Death at Dubois.

Dubois, Pa, Dec. 23.-Stephen Spellan,
who killed Michael Roher last night, was
shot dead this morning while attempting
to escape. Spellan took refuge in a
water shaft, but the steam was turned on
and he was forced to Uncover. He fired
several shots at his pursuers, one ball
taking effect in the shoulder of Thomas
Casey, proprietor of the Central hotel
The murder of Roher was entirely unpro-
voked, and it is thought Spellan was de-.
mented.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
PROBABLE LYNCHING.
Rum0rs of Lawlessness Come from
state Of washing tOD-Press
Censorship Prevails.

San Francisco, Dec. 23 An Examiner
special from Spokane, Wash, says: Sew
eral persons who came here from Colfax
declare that, notwithstanding all denials, a
lynching occurred there Sunday night or
Monday morning. 1t is asserted that
Chadwick Marshall and John Mcdonald.
alleged murderers of Orville Hayden, a
prominent citizen of Pennington, we're
taken from Jail by a mob and hanged to
trees. According to this story press
censorship prevails and the facts have
not been permitted to be sent out
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
Code OF Civil Procedure.

Every praoticing attorney in the terri
tory should have copy of the New Mex
100 Code of Civil Procedure, bound in
separate form with alternate blank pages
for annotations. The New Mexican
Printing company has such an edition or
sale at the following prices: Heatherette
binding, 81 25; full law sheep, ~; flexible
morocco, $3.50.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
Illustrated
Special Edition
New Mexican

Can be had by applying at
this Office. 1t is full of mat
ter describing the mineral,
agricultural, horticultural
and all the varied resources
of New Mexico. Just the
thing to send to any one
inquiriEg about or interested
in the territory. Price 10
cents, wrapped and mailed
for IL cents.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 23.-Orders have
been received by the quartermaster of
the Eighth United States infantry to have
the army pack train of the department of
the Platte, stationed here, leave for
Alaska at the earliest possible moment.
The pack train is in charge of Chief Pack
er Tom Mooney. The destination Of the
pack train is Taiya.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
FLEECING UNCLE SAM.
British. American Commission said u
Have Awarded Canadian Sealers
s464,OOO Damages.

Washington, Dec, 23.-The findings of
the British-Americau commission, chosen
to assess damages for the seizures of Brit
ish ships in Behring sea, has been re-
oeived by the state department and the
British embassy. The strictest reticence
is maintained on the general character of
the finding, although 1t is admitted that
the total award against the United States
is 1854, 1000, which includes principal and
interest.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
Holiday Hates.

For the Christmas and New Year holi-
days the santa Fe route will place on sale
tickets at one first. clase fare for the
round trip to points in New Mexico, in
Guiding Ell Paso, also to Denver, Colo,
Springs, Pueblo and intermediates. Dates
of sale: December "a, 25, 81 and January
1, 1898, good for isturn passage until
January 4, 1898. No stop-overs allowed
II. s. LUTz, Agent,
W. j. BLACK, g. P. A., Santa Fe, N. M
Topeka, Kas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
PardOned by President.

st. Louis, Dec. 23.-Wllliam E. Burr,
Jr., ex-cashier of the st. Louis National
bank, now serving sentence of five
years at the Jefferson Clty state peniten-
tiary for the embezzlement of $4,000,
has been pardoned by President Nc
Kinley.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
New Mexico Territorial Educational
Meeting.

For the above meeting to be held at
Albuquerque, N. NJ, December 20 and
30, the Santa Fe route will place on sale
tickets to Albuquerque and return at one
standard fare for the round trip, ($3.45
from Santa Fe,) dates of sale December
~, 2S and 80, final return limit, December
80, 1897. H. S. LuTz, Agent,
W. j. BLACK, g. p. A., Santa Fe, N. M.
Topeka, Kas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
ENGLISH WORSTED IN INDIA
Newspaper Criticism Of Campaign on
Indian FrOntier--u nafritis Have
Revenge in Actual Conflict.
STRANGE STORY OF LADY MlLLAlS' LIFE
Christians Slaughtered in Crete-Japan
Will Not Interfere in Chinese Affairs
Nothing in Germany's Action
to Warrant Apprehension.

Allahabad, India, Dec. 23.-The Pioneer
publishes soathing criticism of the re
cent fighting ON the Indian frontier, and
says that the operations have ruined
more than one reputation. The Pioneer
asserts that the officers disappointed all
expectations and calls upon the com
mander-i in-chief to weed out all those
who 80 signally failed to prove then
fitness for command. The Pioneer says
further:
"The whole campaign shows a careless
mesa and an indifference for the safety oi
the rear guard, and bad disposition OF
the fighting strength. While the fortified
enclosures ard homesteads of the I'm
afritis have been destroyed the latter had
their revenge in actual conflict"
GOLD STANDARD IN INDIA.
Calcutta, Dec. 23.--The Bengal cham.
Der of commerce has sent an address to
the government, in which it says the time
has arrived to adopt gold standard,
pointing out that 1t is four years since
the mints closed, leaving India without
any currency system, and asserting that
the suspense is harmful to trade, and urg.
ing the government to disclose any
measures which Il may have in contem-
platon for bettering the money situation.
CHRISTIANS SLAUGHTERED.
Gambia, Crete, Dec. 23.-The Mussul-
mans yesterday attacked a caravan near
Armiro, and killed 23 Christians.
DEATH OF LADY MILLAIs,
London, Dec. 23.--Lady Millais, widow
Social academy, is dead. Lady Millais
was the divorced wife of John Ruskin,
who voluntarily gave her up when it was
evident that she loved Millais, and Ruskin
stood by in church while, in 1865, she
was married to Millais.
JAPAN WILL NOT INTERFERE.
San Francisco, Dec. 23. The following
Oriental advices have been received per
steamship Aztec from Yokohoma via.
Honolulu At an extraordinary meeting
of the Japanese cabinet, the foreign min
lister, Baton Nishi, laid before the minis
tiers all the reports received from the Jap.
anese ministers in foreign countries rela-
tive to the seizure Of KlaoChou bay by
Germany. 1t was decided after pro-
longed discussion not to meddle with the
affair at the present time, but to await
further developments, since nothing 30
far has transpired in Germany's action
calculated to disturb the peace of the
far east and justify the interference of q
third power.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-23
Blizzard in New York.

Watertown, N. Y, Dec. 23.--One of the
worst blizzards that has visited this sec
tion in years began last evening and con-
tinued all night. Two feet of snow COW
er the ground and it is still coming.