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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
BRITISH TROOPS BADLY HANDLED.
SHARP CRITICISM OF THE CAMPAIGN N INDIA By
AN INDIAN PAPER

AN INDIAN PAPER.
Allshabad. Dec. 23-"Tho Pioneer publishes
scath.ng criticism OF tho recent lighting on inc
Indian frontier. and says the operations nave
ruined moro than one reputation. Continuing. Tho
Pioneer" asserts that the officers have disappointed
expectations and calls upon the Commander-h-
chief 10 weed out those who have slgnally failed
10 prove their fitness 10 command or perform stan
duties The paper asserts that tho instances wheh
tho troops were well-handled are few. while ser'-
Gus bl inders were numerous and happy-golucKy
ARRANGEMENTS were the rule resulting IN rev
hundred BRUSH troops and Sepoys forming tho
rear guard having again and again 10 hsh' oespe'
ately to save their skins. while within two or threo
miles thousands OF their comrades were dong ao-
soIutclv nothing" In conclusion. The Pioneer
remarks:
"The whole campaign shows carelessness and IN
difference for the safety OF the rear guard ana pad
dIsposal OF the fighting strength While the iorti-
God Enclosures aud homesteads OF the Atrldls nave
been destroy ed the latter have had their revenge
In the actual conflicts II the Afrdis are TO De CO
creed moro skill is requisite and the stan Hust po
weeded forthwith. irrespective or PERSONA iee'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
KENT MAKES RESTITUTION.
but THE CASE AGAINST THE DRooKLTN LAWYER
CHARGED WITH FORGERY Is NOT CLOSED

but THE CASE AGAINST THE BROOKLYN LAWYER
CHARGED WITH FORGERY Is NOT CLOSED
By PAYMENT OF A CLAIM.
william H. Kent the Brooklyn lawyer who
arrested Wednesday for forging the name Of his
client. Mrs Mary II. McCord. OF No. 57i Washing
proprIating the money. yesterday made over enough
property to reimburse Mrs. McCord. The amount
in that Instance Is said 10 DO sl.lo1 How much
moro OF n deficiency will be found on examination
Is not known. Mr.. Kent Is still IN the Raymond
Street Jail IN spite OF the strenuous efforts OF Will
lam f. Jay. who occupied ofrces with Mr.. Kent in
tho Continental Building. and others to secure ball
Mrs. Kent visited her husband yesterday, as did
several lawyers. The keepers say that the man Is
taking his confinement In anything but a compla-
cent manner The case has gone far that In
spite OF the fact that he has paid of one OF Mrs.
McCords claims. no will be prosecuted. and It is
understood that she will appear against him. At
her house yesterday afternoon a member of the
family said that tho matter was all in the hands
OF Benjamin +. Blair Mrs. McCord's lawyer. and
that No would push the case. 1t said that
Mrs McCord has known Kent for ten or twelve
years.
Tho lawyers conduc. has been exceedingly try
ing members OF Plymouth Church. not only be-
cause he COMMUNICATE there, but also be-
cause he has built up his practice largely through
not pleased at tho way he has betrayed their
confidence.
A lawyer. who said his name was William z.
Osborne. copied tho papers In the Kent case yes
Court. saying that he had been retained as Mr..
Kents counsel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
CONTROLLER ECKELS ON THE FAILURE
TIE THINKS THE BANK WILL. ULTIMATELY PAY
ryrpy DOLLAR TT OWES


Washington Dec. 23.-Mr. Eckels, tho Controller
OF the Currency, said to-day in regard 10 tho fall
ure OF the Chestnut Street National Bank OF Phila
delphia that tho suspension was primarily due to
tho shrinkase in the value OF tho bonds and notes
Of the sngerly Pulp and Paper Mills. at Elkton.
Nd Mr. Eckels has been in Philadelphia several
times recently trying TO make arrangements by
which the pulp and paper mills securities could be
AIKEN out Of the assets OF the bank. and preferred
xtock Of 'Ths Philadelphia Record" Company sub
stituted. BY this and certain other changes Mr.
Ecksls hoped 10 put the bank in irst-class condi-
t,on Up to o'clock yesterday afternoon It was
thought that the plan would be adopted, but a
hitch occurred, which rendered suspension neces-
vary When the pulp and paper mills securities
were taken by tho bank they were regarded by
every one first class. but since that time paper
has fallen from 10 cents a pound to less than 2
cents and the securities have deprecated in pro-
portion.
Mr. Eckels said there was not tho least uspicion
az wrongdong on the part OF any ono connected
with the bank. and he still had strong hopes OF
arranging for the voluntary liquidation Of Its az
fairs without the expense incident to the appoint
ment OF a receiver.
He expressed the belief that the bank ultimately
would pay every dollar 1t owes. THE Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
FOR THE CITY COLLEGE.
PLANS OF GEORGE B. POST CHOSEN.
THE BUILDING TO BE OF THE ENGLISH COLLIE
o1ATE GOTHIC STYLE OF ARcTnTDcrURD-
THE COST ESTIMATED AT 81 oos%4o-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DESIGN.

George B. Post was chosen as the architect Oh
the new building 10 be erected for the College or
the City Of New-York at a special meeting or the
trustees held at the offices OF the Board OF Edu-
cation yesterday afternoon Mr.. Post had sent In
two designs, similar regards plan and ELEVATION
but Of different architectural style one being IN
the classical Renaissance, and the other EngIsh
Collegiate Gothic. The latter plan was CHOSEN.
Eight architects competed. The Executive Com
mitteo OF the Board, TO which tho examination OF
the plans was referred. reported that every one OF
the designs above the average. and that con-
siderable difficulty was experienced In making a
choice. At the final meeting OF the committee
seven members voted In favor OF Mr.. Posts Gothic
plan, and two for the design sent in by Charles {.
Haight The other competitors were Mckim. Mead
& White, Robert II. Robertson. Cady. Berg Sec.
John r. Thomas William b. Tuth and George
Martin Huss. The Building Committee OF the Ex-
ecutive Committee composed OF J. j. Little. Au-
gusto p. Monant and General A. S Webb, con-
sdered the plans before they were discussed by the
full committee
Tho site for the new building Is a remarkably
fine one. The college will stand on a high elova-
tion and will be bounded by Convent-ave., 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
UNLIMITED PLrG TOBACCO.
LOUISVILLE WILL HAVE THE BIGGEST FACTORY
IN THE WORLD.

Louisville Dec r-An Official Of tho National
Tobacco Work. said to-day that this city Is soon
TO hAvo tho greatest plug tobacco factory In the
whole world. Tho National Will. as soon as the
new year is fairly opened. begin work on an add
ton 10 its already large plant at Eighteenth-st
ard Broadway. that will nearly double It's already
great capacity Besides the factory. great ware
house will be erected Tho new addition will give
employment 70 about n thousand hands. The pres
ent plant employs nearly two thousand hands. ana
with the addition the National Tobacco Works
will employ moro people In the making OF plug to-
bacco and will have a larger factory and ware
house than any similar concern In this any
other country. The plant will have a capacity OF
i1b 90 pounds OF plug tobacco per day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
RENEWED FIGHTING IN CRETE.

A CARAVAN ATTACKED ny MUssuLMANs. WHO
KILL. TWELVE CHRISTIANS.
Gambia Crete Dec. 23.-There has been a re-
oruaosccnce OF conflicts between the Mussulmans
and Christians. The former yesterday attacked
caravan near Amino and killed twelve Christians
Tou,on Dec 2S--In view OF the disquiethS news
from, the island OF Crete. two French cruisers are
ready to sail for tho island at n moments notice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
KILLED BY A BOYS SHOT.

TRAGEDY UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES DUE
TO BROOKLYN LAD.
Springfield. Mass. Dec. "a dispatch to The
Union" from New-Marlborough says that John
Haskell died this morning from a gunshot wound
inflicted by Otis Beer fourteen years old. Haskell
had been visiting Frank Curtis. Last evening Has
kol and tho Curtis family visited the Beller family.
and Otis Beller went 70 the Curtis home 10 attend
to the fires Haskell returned in advance OF the
rest and after knocking repeatedly opened the
door and walked In. Young Beller picked up gun
and shot Haskell In the abdomen. He then at
Belier had suffered for some time from 81: Nitus
dance He Is the son OF n Brooklyn ice-dealer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

Ths National Bank OF the Republic, In New
YORK was the correspondent OF the Chestnut Street
National Bank OF Philadelphia. c. H. Pullen. vice
president OF the Bank OF the Republic. said: The
elosinG down Of tho Chestnut Street bank Is
xurprise was informed by telephone from Pha-
delphia early to-day that the associated banks OF
that city decided at meeting yesterday TO close
tha Chestnut Street bank. ] am told that the
other banks refused 10 help Il. The bank now
has a credit balance with US. as 1t always has
had" 80
The failed bank had an account with the Sea-
Nelson vice-presdent Of the Seaboard bank. said
the Philadelphia bank had a credit balance with
The Seaboard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
Colgate's
Holiday
Perfumes.

Record" which is owned BY Mr. sinserly, MI Mr.
Eekeiss S ner cent annually on about 100000
Controller Ecksls said this n Ss 5sS1 mt
one woud be affected by the failures. 1r. Eckels
and Mr. Hardt the bank examiner in charge mar haa
lance telephone. Mr. Hardt said that joint meet
ing Of tho directors OF the two failed concerns fnS
The Department; Mr. Coffin the Deputy Controller.
and himself. then In progress and tna s, tney
were working on n plan to bring about voluntary
licuida ;on with reasonable hope OF success Among
the directors present were several men OF Iarse
means and II was hoped that final settlement OIL
this basis would ultimately be secured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
CHARITY RABBIT HUNT IN MISSOURI.

Paris. No, Dec. I.-Ths charity rabbit hunt In
this county a big success All day long farm
ers have been bringing In the game. which was
shipped to st. Louis. TO the Provident Association
70 be distributed among the poor for Christmas
dinner The hunt resulted in over three thousand
rabbits being sent from the different stations in
Monroe County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
ADAMS AND ALDRTDGE CONFER.

State Engineer Adams came down frcm Albany
on Wednesday night to confer with George W.
Aldrdge State Superintendent OF Public Works re-
gnrdlng n statement which the former had pre-
pared. showing in detail the estimated cost OF COM
pletng the projected Improvement OF the Erie.
Oswcgo and Champaign canals. Mr. Adams re-
turned to Albany yesterday after the conference
He desired 10 secure Mr. Aldrdges signature TO his
statement MS soon as possible but whether not
he obtained II while here could not be ascertancd
Aldrldge also left tho city yesterdaY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
FOUR RAILWAY MAGYATEs IN COURT

st. Louis, Dec. q Edward 8. Whitaker. proprie-
tor OF the Lindell Railroad Company; John s. Gull
len president Of the Union Depot Railway Com
pany Corwin II. Spencer. president Of the Southern
Railway Company. and Captain Robert McCul-
Tough general manager OF the Cass Avenue and
Fair Grounds Railway, were arralgned In tho Court
of Criminal Correction to-day. They entered pleas
OF not guilty to tho charge Of operating electric
sireetcaT, without yestbues for the projection OF
motormen, as provided by law. They wefe released
airy s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
NEW COUNTERFEIT SILVER CERTIFICATE

Washington. Dec. 23.-The Secret Service Division
OF tho Treasury gives notice Of n new counterfeit
nvedollar silver certificate. 1t Is Of the series Of
1895; check-letter G; face-pate No. e. back.plate
No IL: J. Fount Tiilman. Register; ID. ~ Morgan.
Treasurer; No 2.ss26s7, II IL printed on two thin
sheets OF paper with the silk 1bres between. Tho
feet is in the numbering which is much too small.
while the green ink on the back Is too light In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

SilVerWare
for
Christmas Gifts
Broadway & 18th St.
% Maiden Lane.
GETS A WARRANT FOR HIS WIFE.
ERNEST WESTPHAL WILL PROSECUTE HIS
DIVORCED WIFE WHO KIDNAPPED
THEIR son.

Ernest westphal. tho father OF the four-year-oid
child who was kidnapped on wednesday afternoon
at the house OF Dr. Henry A. Warner. NO. %A
Third Place, Brooklyn and carried away to Bos-
ton by his mother. who Is the divorced vile OF
Westphal. went to the Butler-st Police Court yes
terdsy morning and swore out a warrant for the
arrest OF his former wife, now Mrs. Swansborne.
and also secured a warrant for the arrest OF Emil
RanzeI who accompanied Mrs Swansoorne on her
Journey TO Brooklyn. The story OF the abduction
was told In The Tribune OF yesterday. On thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
FRAUD ORDERS ISSUED.

Washington. Dec 2s.-Thc Postoflce Department
has Issued fraud orders against Waller c. swart
alias J. 8. Wilson. alias Union Manufacturing
Company. OF Schenectady n. Y: Franklin Turner
Publishing Company and the American FiresIde
Company. OF New-York City; Pura Parllla Drug
Company. OF New-York City: the Michigan Medi-
cine Company. the Celery City Medicine Company
and the Western Medicine Company. Of Kalamazoo
Mich and Fort Wayne Ind. and Frank Il. Ifol-
land and j. A. and A. w. Clements. alias the
Leader Grocery and Wholesale Produce House OF
Gpr sAaI1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
RAILROADS GAIN THEIR POINT.

THEY WILL EAvE TWO YEARS MORE TO PUT
AUTOMATIC CoUPLERs ON FREIaHTCARs.
Albany Dec 23.-Tho State Railroad Commission
has decided to extend the time In which the rail.
roads OF the State must equip their freightcars
with automatic coupers to December 81, 1899. This
gives the railroads two additional years In which
Ia comply with tho law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
COMMITTED SUICIDE IN PRISON.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 23.-John ]. Burns who was
prison yesterday In default OF 81 600 bail for
trial on charge Of perjury. committed suicide by
hanging in his cell Some tlme last night. Burns re-.
Gently gave security for n arrested for illegal
voting This man. when released fed from the
city. and when the bond furnished by Burns was
declared forfeited II found that no had falsely
sworn TO the ownership OF tho property which had
been accepted as security and his arrest for per-
Jury followed -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
PERMITS FOR MORE ELECTRIC LINES.

ONE IN THIRTY FoURTH-sT. AND ANOTHER IN
NINETY .sIXTH-sT
Albany. Dec. es.--The State Railroad Commission
has given tho Metropolitan Street Railway COM
pany OF New-York permission 20 change It's motive
power from horses to the underground system OF
electricity In Thrty-fourth-st, between Second
ave, and the East River. and has granted similar
application made by the Third Avenue Railroad
Company for It's line in Nlnety-sixth-st between
First and Second ayes. The Board has also granted
the application OF the Princes Bay Railroad Com
pany to construct an electric railroad on staten
Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

night Mr. Westphal telegraphed to his wife that
II she did not reply at once agreeing 10 give up
tho boy. ne would proserut her and have nor pun
ishcd lie did not receive any answer, and yester-
day morning procured a warrant. Mr. Westphal has
also consulted the D!strict-Attorrey and tho pro-
cecdlngs for the recovery OF his boy will bc carried
on largely under tho ct-Attornry's direction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
WANT A GOLD BASIS FOR INDIA.

ACTION OF THE BENGAL CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE.
Calcutta Dec. 2s-Tho Bengal Chamber OF COM
morco has sent an address to the Government urs-
,no that tho time has arrived to adopt the gold
standard pointing out that II Is four years since
the mints we're closed. leaving India without cur
rency system asserting that tho suspense Is harm
ful to trade and urging tho Government to disclose
any measures which It may have In contemplation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
L.A,Aaz .z:zzu@,
Xmas
gifts from the
far East.
Solid silver from India, Japan and

Solid silver from India, Japan and
Turkey:
Card cases. all wrought by hand in horal hg.
IRE and Jungle designs; 5000, 1850,
1900, made in Burmah. Also japanese card
cases with very handsomely engraved land.
scape designs; $1,000.
Pin and card trays; $3.50, 1880, 1900.
1000.
Turkish coffee cups and stands; with fligree,
enamel and solid decorations Of great merit;
$500, 600, 700, 500, 900.
Antique Turkish coffee set; tray, coffee pot and
stands; $500 complete.
Spoons with twisted handles. Decorations are
Of idols. sacred animals and krey fish; beau.
tiful serpent handles; $500, 1916, 900 and
500 each.
Tea caddles. oblong shape; ling covers; beau.
tIful floral designs all over; A Inches high
$500.
Beautiful carved worries from
Japan, representing the following
subjects:
The falcon trainer; perfect little gem; I
inches high; $500.
Japanese florist arranging a branch Of rose
tree: inches high; $4,000.
Japanese fish vender carrying his wares Ia
two baskets hung from pole over his Shout
ders: 8 inches high. $500.
Two monkeys trying to free themselves from
the grasp Of an octopus: $3.50.
Eight finely carved mythical animals repre-
senting the story Of "Froggie Would a-WooinS
Co.; $4,000.
Paper cutters. IA inches long; handles beau
tifuy carved In openwork designs: $3.50.
Nutsukes (buttons) designs various and inter
estlng, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500.
Kozan, the celebrated Japanese
rtist-potter, has recently been ap-
pointed potter to the Mikado.
We are fortunate in having some
charming specimens Of his work.
consisting principally Of vases and
Jars in unique and fancy shapes,
$500. 500, 900, 1000, 1880, 1900,
1900, 1000, $500. 5000, 1000,
1870, 0O.OO.
WE GUARANTEE PROMPT DELIVERY OF
GOODS AT ANY TIME DESIRED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
THE CHITOs TO Be LAUNCHED IN JANUARY.

San Francisco, Dec. D-Work tho Japanese
vessel, Chios In course OF construction at tho
Union Iron Works Is being pushed forward and
she will be launched early in Janusry She will 60
at once to Japan. where she viii receive her
ment The Japanese Government uses the English
Armstrong guns on ali the ships. Hence the Chitos
will not be equipped in this pert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

Onic,als Of all the larger anthracite PRODUCING
and carrying companies reiterate their deniais OF
the prospective establishment Of central selling
agency Under existing conditions the scheme rs
outlined is impracticaole J. Perpont Morgan mas
r.neatedIv informed his business associates that
he would under no circumstances interest himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
so Highest Awards
OVER ALL AMERICAN AND
EUROPEAN COMPETITORS
TO
BenSOn'S
the ss.t POROUS PLASTER

When jues OF scientific experts and the thousanes 90
sufferers relieved, unanimously decide BENSON .no
best Porous Plaster have the surest guarantee &
will relieve Sciatca Lumbsgo Backache. Muscular Nn.1S
Inatism Peurisy Pneumonia. Other Lung and Chest III"
hcutc3, Kidney Affections. etc . go. "a
The only efficiently mcdtcated piaSseE NV
external remedy worthy OF confidence
Price - All Druggists . - 49,. york
SEABURY 4 JOHNSON. Mfg Chemiss' Nv"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

Victoria Is the capital OF the island Of Labuan.
six miles from the northwest coast OF Borneo. The
area OF the island Ia forty-iive square miles II
has n fine harbor. a thick bed OF coal. and Is an
Anglican bishops see.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
TIE FRENCH on THE UPPER NILE.

A LETTER FROM MAJOR MARcHAND WHO HAD
BEEN REPORTED KILLED.
Paris Dec 23-"Gll Bias" to-day publishes let
ter from Major Marchand. the French officer
whose expedition was recently enormously reported
from, BRUSSELS TO have been massacred The letter.
which is dated from Semio on June =, says the
work accomplished Is enormous lie adas ina, .,'
I,r.nch hold Domzber, strongly occupied Mesh
roorrck and that by August Il France would thus
ha drmiv established on the Nile without hrlns
shot. All, communication "Cil
Rlas" saws the rivals OF France can no longer
nr"vent her from being mistress OF the Nile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
PARKER SWORy ~ AGAIN.
HIS FIRST OATH WAS TAKEN BEFORE THE CAN.
vAssIN0 BOARD NET

Albany. Dec 23-Chlet Juixc-eect Alton b.
Parker took second oath OF ONCE at tho Secre-
tary OF States ofiico to-day Judge Parker took
his Nrst oath o. oce on December &C. but tho State
Board OF Canvassers did not declare his election
official until the goth. 4 question arose as 10 the
legality OF his first oath go 10 dspel all doubt the
aAcond taken to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
WAGES REDUCED AT A MINT.

Washington. Dec. 3-By direction OF the Secre-
tary Of tho Treasury tho compensations OF the
employees OF the United States Mint at San Fran
cisco have been reduced in the aggregate sn.iiS n
year BY this reduction the compensation to be
paid will be practically tho same at the Phila-
delphia Mint. There are 1893 employees at San Fran
cisco. aud the pay Of all except thrty-ive will be
cut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

Pittsburg Dec Appropriations arc making 10
start the tube mill Of the OIL Well Supply Com
pany In this city This plant has been idle for tho
last four years, and its starting means that fifteen
hundred men VIII receive emp!oyment. mo re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

on Tuesday last, charged with having threatened
to kill United States Consul General OSBORNE Mas
fo-day taken 70 an asylum for the insane. 1t has
been discovered that Helmbold had already been
confined for six weeks IN an asylum uhoeE 'He
assumed name OF +. c. Evans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
YOUNG HELMBOLD SENT TO AN ASYLUM

RESULT OF HIS THREAT TO KILL CoNsUI,-GEN-
ERAL OSBORNE.
London Dec 23-On the advice OF the police sur
geons Charles Helmbold. son OF the late DIR. Helm
bod. OF New-York City, who arrested hero
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
NEW FOURTH.CLASS POSTMA STEERS.

Washington. Dec. 23.-The following were among
the fourth class postmnsters appointed to-day:
Connccticut-Centre Groton A. G. Lester
New-York-Campbell Hall. @. B. Alexander.
Mongaup Valley, J. NJ Kiersted; West BrookviIle
evils Rhodes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
DUTY on JAVA SUGAR ABOLISHED.

The Hague. Dec. 23-The Second Chamber has
adopted a bill aboshing the export duty on Java
sugar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
SIXTEEN KILLED BY FIREDAMP.

Dortmund. Prussia, Dec. 23.-S!xteen persons were
killed as n result OF the fredamp explosion yester-
day In the Kaiserstuhl III pit here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

Victoria. Iabuan. Dec. 2S.-The Sikh police force
which has been attacking the stronghold OF the In
surgeat Maisalleh. has been forced to retire. Ad'
jutant Jones and six S!khS were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24

Anod'a Are winning favor sverywheTe
MILL cathartic. They stimulate the
0IIU0 liver, remove ell waste and
ieaye the bowels In healthy condition. go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-24
So. sss.O70 IS

Tho condition Of the Chestnut Street Trust
and Saving Fund Company at the close OF busi-
ness on November is. 1897. was reported to the
State authorities as follows: