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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
The Baby-WalSer Exploded I'm His
Hand.

Mr. sam. Sycle, Jr.. drummer for the
firm OF Stokes & Simmons, was badly
burned in the left hand last night about
II o'clock at the corner OF Ninth and
Broad streets by the explosion OF can
non-cracker, which he was In the act or
nrinp he having held IL little too long.
He engaged the service OF doctor. who
dressed his wound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
THE CRACKER EXPLODED.
A Painful Accident TO Gentleman
at boswell.

boswell, VA. December 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-This day has passed into history
as being the quietest 18th OF December
ever witnessed In this village. No drunk
enness or disorder has occurred, and the
absolute quiet has only occasionally been
disturbed by the explosion OF few fire.
crackers. To the latter pastime, how
ever. is chargeable a very serious acci-
dent 10 the hand OF DIR. Arthur Wright.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
SLEIGH STRUCK by TRAIN.
Nine-Yenr-OId Girl Decapita'eu-
Five Persons Injured.

LITTLE FALLS, n. y, December Z9'-
A sleigh containing seven people, return
ing from a Christmas entertainment was
str,,ck nv the Lake Shore limited at the
central crossing in st. townsville, ten
miles east OF this city last night NiIe
year-old Nellie Place was killed lhslant,y'
80 bead being severed from her body
I,ive persons were seriously Injured, and
ono escaped injury Mrs. Smith ana
ber daughter were wedged on the pilot
Of the engine and were carried 800 feet.
Tbev were painfully injured, but Will re-
cover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
Gifts for the Priests.

Bishop Van de Vyver and the priests
at the Episcopal residence received
large number of gifts yesterday. A hand
some lounge, a chain, cigars, turkeys, and
many other delightful articles, both USE
full and ornamental. were left at the
house during the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

FORT WORTH, TEN. December ga
prairie fire is raging in the great Pan
Handle country in Hall county, and the
ranchmens effortss TO control 1t have
been futile. 1t is reported that thou
sands Of acres Of grazing land have been
burned over. and the loss of stock will
amount TO thousands OF dollalrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
c,r,.tma. mt the Lakeside.

The Lakeside Wheel clubhouse was
festively decorated yesterday, and many
members, with their friends, assembled
there in the course OF the afternoon. Re-
freshments. in which eggnog figured con-
spIciously. were served ana very pleas
ant time was spent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
Nsnparti.an National w. G. t. U.

WASHINGTON, December 25.-The
Partisan National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union hold their eighth
annual convention In Columbus, o.. jan
uary 7th 10 IL, 1898. The officers all ex-
pect TO attend. and there promises to be
large attendance also OF delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

ING ESO,ooo and various other items,
making total of el9O.cO0 additional an
nuaily. Although the Prince has signed
the new concession. II remains to be
seen whether the forthcoming meeting
OK the shareholders will approve accept
ing these exorbitant terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
The Traction Company Fessts Its
Employees.

The Richmond Traction COMPANY dis
played great consideration OF It's EN-
ployees yesterday. II being necessary Tor
the employees TO work during the holi-
day. the company ordered a spread laid
for them In the pavilion at the reservoir.
The feast was prepared by caterer, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

throughout the day the motormen ana
conductors were feasted, they being per
mitted to eat IL they so desired amer
each round trip. The menu included
turkey and meats of various kinds, vege-
tables In profusion. and dessert.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
u.rter Flour-MiII burned.

TOLEDO, o., December 25.-The M. u
Harter Companys fouring-mili at ros-
teria, one OF the largest wih'e'
The Are started in a bolting chest at
o.c,oclx and. the facilities for fighting fire
he,np ZOO limited, the mill was entirely
destpoyed. Loss. Sl5o.ooo; covered BY In
surance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
AN OLD LADY KILLED
MRS. MARY ANN BRUMMELL MEETS
A SHOCKING DEATH.
FALLS FROM The ELM-STREET BRIDGE
The Fall Causes Death, Bat After
wards Several Trains Pass Over
Her Body-Inquest to he Held This
Morning.
Morning.

Mrs. Mary Ann Brummell. widow OF
Mr.. Joseph Brummell for many years
the senior member of the firm Of Sterns
& Brummell, dstillers, was killed some
time during Friday night on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio track, at Elm street, just
east Of Williamsburg avenue.
Mrs. Brummell, who lived at No. 106
Nicholson street, had been visiting at
the residence of Mr.. j. C. Welsh. No. 1913
williamsburg avenue, and she left there
to return to her home about O'Clock
Friday night. The nearest route for her
was TO cross the old footbridge, which
passes over the Chesapeake and Ohio
track at Elm street. The lady was in
her 69th year, and was lame. and she
was forced by virtue Of her inhrmities
to walk with a cane.
THE BRIDGE DILAPIDATED.
The bridge at Elm street is in dilapl-
dated condition, and is unprotected by
any guard-rail, and 1t is supposed that
Mrs. Brummell, in crossing it, stumbled
over an obstruction and fell to the track
below. At any rate her body was found
on the track yesterday morning about Gas
o'clock. and then both here legs had been
cut off, several freight trains having
passed by that point in the mean time.
Coroner Taylor was notified and viewed
the body. He had the remains removed
to Mr.. Welsh's residence, on Williams
burg avenue, and later in the day made
an autopsy, which disclosed the fact that
the lady's skull was fractured. and that
she had died from this injury before being
struck by train.
INQUEST TODAY.
The Coroner was satisfied on this point,
but he thought 1t best to hold an inquest,
and he has summoned a jury to meet him
at Mr. Welsh's residence this morning
at Ii o'clock for this purpose.
Mrs. Brummell was widely known in the
East End and had many friends. who
will be grieved to hear OF her shocking
death. She was a most estimable lady
and was beloved by all who knew her
No arrangements for the funeral have
yet been made as the body is still held
by the Coroner. 1t is probable, though
that the funeral will take place some time
this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
Tbe Terror at NORFOLK.

WASHINGTON, December 3.-The
Terror arrived at Norfolk to-day, and
took on coal and provisions. preparatory
to leaving for Key West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
n,c.monder. An New York.

NEW YORK, December 25.-(speciai)-
7. c. Small. Miss ID. A. Richer, Miss
Brown, Everett.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. December ~.
DAM Forecast for Sunday:
For virginia-incrsasin eloudl-
ness and light rain; warners
southerly winds.
For North carclina-Rain; warmer weae
ther; northeasteriy winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHf0NU'
YESTERDAY was clear and cold. wt(m
rising temperature and gathering ciopao
at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
ExoRBITANT TERMS

II appears that the Prince OF Monaco
attended q recent meeting OF the share
holders. and offered 10 renew the conces-
sion for nifty years. the terms being
gradual increase OF his personal subsidy
until the sum reaches Gl0o,09 annually.
q new port to be built at the cost OF
Ra5o,DVo. an opera-houss 70 be buiit cost
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
COAL MINERS ON STRIKE.
Honey Hrook Men Go Out Again.
Trouble Ia Feared.

Hazleton. Pa, Dec. 30.-Trouble has
again developed in the Honey Brook
district OF the Lehlgh & Wilkesbarre
Coal Company, and yesterday morning
2,0C0 men were thrown out of employ
ment because 800 stripping employees at
work on the surface went on a strike.
Twenty-Five men were reported absent
on Monday, and Superintendent Jones,
to discipline them, sent them home
Tuesday. The union men took hand
in the matter and made demand upon
the superintendent for their reinstate-
ment.
This was refused, whereupon the
stripping hands left mine No 4 yes
terday morning, and, proceeding to No
8. induced the men there to follow. The
other hands were thus forced to quit
1t was Superintendent Jones who re-
fused to grant any concessions when
the last great strike was precipitated.
Unless some concessions are made. this
time it Is feared that serious trouble
will follow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Countess de Castellane, nee
Gould, gave birth to a boy. her second
son.
The operatives at Fall River decided
against strike because of the wage
reduction.
Gov. Adams, of Colorado, has refused
to honor Gov. Blacks requisition for
William II. Griffith. of Leadville, Col
The president of the Lake Shore Rail-
road said that business men use the
long-distance telephone more and trains
less.
The Turkish Government Is explain
ing that the firing upon Greek ships by
the forts at Prevesa was due to a mis-
take. <tssaBs
Heirs of Robert Morris, who, they
claim, lent s1,500,0OO to the Colonial
Government, have demanded from the
Government payment. with interest
The San Francisco authorities have
decided to bring to trial all parties ac-
cused of murder who have been ad-
Judged insane and have afterward re-
covered.
George II. Hodgedon, proprietor of
Ire fremont Hotel In New Haven, has
been arrested, charged with being an
accessory to Frederick Cook in at
tempting to set fire to the Tontine Ho-
tel in that city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Contractors to Investigate Prelim-
mary to Making n Bid.

Washington, Dec. 30.-A party of
fourteen gentlemen, representing a
number of prominent contractors, will
sail to-day from New York on the
steamer Finance for Nicaragua. They
will make a personal investigation of
the surveys of the Nicaragua Canal.
not as representatives of the canal
company, but simply as business men.
Their purpose is to thoroughly study
the canal, and If they are favorably i'm
pressed they will on their return make
the canal company an offer to dig and
build the canal for a certain sum.
They will further agree to complete
the canal, so that the naval force OF
the United States can pass through 1t
before they demand one cent of pay
ment. The gentlemen of this party
favor the Menocal survey, but are open
to conviction as to the others. They
represent, among other contractors,
those who are now completing the Chi
cago Canal, and also the firm which
built the Russian canal from st. Peters
burg to Kronstadt.
They cannot make their proposition
to the government, but will do so to
the canal company, who, they expect,
will in time lay 1t before the Washing
ton authorities
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
Bank Officials Arrested.

Ell Reno, Oklahoma, Dec. S0.-Gustav
Thelan, president of the took Exchange
Bank; Michael Eichoff, cashier;
Charles A. Newman, assistant cashier,
and Louis Eichoff, a member Of the
Board of Directors, have been arrested
on the charge Of receiving deposits
when the bank was known to be in
solvent. A big meeting of the stock
holders was held at which great excite
ment was manifested. and several of
the speakers declared that they were
ready to lead a lynching party. The
bank had s6s,O00 In deposits when it
went under, but will probably not pay
more than 25 cents on the dollar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
SOCIETY ORGANIZED FOR MURDER
Arrest of Mine Foreign Miners at
Pottsviiie Discloses It's Existcncc.

Pottsville, Pa, Dec. 30.-Nine for
eignors were arrested here yesterday
for wrecking a saloon. The proprietor
Of the saloon, also a foreigner was or
dered by them to leave the place and
refused to do so. His place was then
smashed to pieces. At the hearing he
appeared, revolver in hand. and
friend accompanied him with a shot
gun. The accused men were held in
bail for trial.
The arrest OF these men has brought
to light the existence of an organized
band Of foreigners for the purpose of
self-protection and the punishment of
enemies. One branch at New Philadel-
phia, mining village, has twenty-nine
members. Nearly all the members are
foreign laborers. Weekly dues are paid
in for a defense fund. The society has
signs, grips and passwords.
Residents OF Silver Creek and the
neiShborhood are terrified. They fear
to make any move against the orGani-
cation, but the police are quietly get
ting evidence against 1t. 1t is known
that these men have sworn to take the
lives of a constable, an attorney and a
well-known citizen of New phiiadel-
phia. This has been sufficient to make
the whole population afraid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
To Cruise Around the World.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-The warship
Mohican, which has been thoroughly
overhauled at the Mare Island Navy
Yard, has been turned over to the
training service and will be put in COM
mission about Jan. 10 under the COM
mand of Commander Book lately the
Captain of the Marion. Most of the
officers on the latter ship will be trans
ferred to the Mohican. This ship is to
recruit about $50 apprentice boys on the
Pacific Coast. and probably will start
with them about the middle of January
on a cruise around the world. Accord
ing to present plans, some time will be
spent among the South Sea Islands,
where the American Navy has not been
to any extent since 1888.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
BIanco's Home-RuIe Decree.

has issued a decree announcing the
lines upon which the home-rule govern
ment is established. The Governor
General and executive assume charge
OF foreign affairs, war and the navy,
and, with five astronomical secretaries
of supreme justice and interior (Fi-
nance, Public Instr Iction, Public
Works, Posts and Telegraphs, and Ag-
ricuiture and Commerce), with the
President of this council, constitute the
responsible government.
The new officials will take the oath
of Office at a. m. on Jan. l, and will
Immediately assume charge OF their
departments.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
FREAK A LA DARWIN.
Remarkable Specimen of Humanity
Received In n ST. Louis Hospital.

st. Louis, Dec. GOV. L. Brebracht,
n remarkable freak received at the City
Hospital, is regarded as a striking
proof of the Darwinian theory Bre-
bracht was born with seven fingers on
the right hand, six on the left and only
two toes on each foot. Closer exam
ination showed that the patient had
cleft hands and cleft feet. His spinal
column Is bent in manner unlike any
thing ever seen in a human beng Ihe
curvature closely resembles that of a
horse. The shoulders are also shaped
like those of a quadruped, and indicate
a much greater adaptation to physical
endurance than is possessed by the av-
erage human shoulder.
Brebracht does not object 10 exam
ination, and answers all questions
cheerfully. He has inherited from his
mother and her ancestors. he says
these striking evidences or man
ascent from a lower order OF being
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
TRIED TO KILL THREE PERSONS.
Then the Angry Boarder Took His
own Life

Camden. N. j.. Dec. S0.-Eaton John
son, % years old, last night attempted
TO murder Earnest Fellows. Mrs.
Fellows and their son Frank i3 years
old, by shooting them at their home,
NO 226 Erie street He dangerously
wounded Fellows and inflicted a Slight
wound In the boys thigh and a flesh
wound In Mrs. Fellows. johnson then
shot himself, dying instantly.
johnson, who was a ship carpenter,
came here from Richmond. Va, about
five months ago, and boarded with the
Fellows family, to whom he was re-
lated. He fell in arrears for his
board, and last night. it is said was
ordered from the house.
Last night when the family was at
supper he came for his trunk, but was
told he could not have it until he paid
his back board, amounting to $3.50.
Then he drew his pistol and fired at
Fellows, the ball taking effect in the
neck, close to the spinal column. Mrs.
Fellows ran screaming into the yard.
johnson followed and fired, the shot
glancing along her side. He next turn
ed on the boy, who was calling for
help, and shot him in the thigh. After
firing another shot at Fellows, which
went wide, he killed himself johnson
was formerly employed at Dialogues
ship yards He was. unmarried.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
BLOOMSBURY, PA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1897

return for her service during the
China-Japan war. But It appears to
be overlooked that Germany has re-
ceived distinct returns for those serv-
ices in the granting of large conces-
sions. which, at tho time of the grant,
were considered as most valuable to
Germany.
LAS to the Russian feet at Port Ar
thur, that is not a surprise. A Russian
fleet was Wintered at a Chinese port
last year, with the consent Of China,
as IT involved no sacrifice of territory.
what the outcome Will be 1t is diff
cult to say, but 1t is felt that an AMIGA
BILE settlement Will be made, possibly
by the granting Of coast stations, but
without any serious ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
territory"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
FlTZ SAYS NE WILL FIGHT.
Agrees to Take On Both Corbett and
Mccoy Upon Certain Conditions.


Chicago, Dec. 3O.-Martin Julian, on
behalf of Bob Fitzsimmons, has an
nounced that the champion, in defer
ence to the wishes of the public, will
meet both Jim Corbett and Kid Mccoy,
but upon certain conditions, named by
him, only. In the first place, any fight
must be for at least $4,000 a side and
the largest purse offered. AS to Nc
Coy, he must meet Choynski before he
is taken on by Fitz. AS to Corbett, he
must show his sincerity by first defeat
Ing some good man. Sharkey, Maher
or Choynski will do.
Julian says that Fitzsmmons' deter
mination never to enter the ring again
was sincere. That before his fight he
made his wife promise to that effect.
He says. further, that both he and
Fitz have been for weeks trying to per-
suade Mrs. Fitzsimmons to withdraw
her opposition. but that they have only
now succeeded. The main reason that
Fitz makes the condition that Corbett
fight some good man first is that he
does not think Jim is sincere in his de-
sire to meet Fitz again. Julian says II
took titz five years to drag him into
the ring last time, and they propose to
have some assurance of his sincerity
before the champion takes him on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
Big Legal Bnttle.

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 30.-Within a
few days one of the greatest legal bat
ties ever fought in this city will COM
mence before the Court of Common
Pleas. The case is that of the City Of
Cleveland against the Lake Shore, Big
Four, Pennsylvania and Cleveland &
Pittsburg railroad companies, and in
wolves the title to millions of dollars
worth of property on the lake front.
The railroad tracks originally ran
along close to the waters edge, but for
years the companies have been filling
in the lake until large tracts of land
have been created. This ground is now
claimed by the city. A brilliant array
of legal talent has been employed on
both sides, and the contest will be
watched with great interest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
HAS NO BROKEN HEART.
BOOth-Tucker Says Mrs. Baiitngton
ROOth Is Working in the Hospital.

Chicago, Dec. S0.-Commander Booth
Tucker. of the Salvation Army, who ar
rived in Chicago Tuesday night, sayf
that Mrs Bailington Booth Is now do
ing from three to eight hours work
day from her bed In the hospital, and
that her condition never has been seri'
Gus. The bulletins which announced
her as dying OF a broken heart ne
says. are In Ballington Booths hand
writing, and the physicians In charge
have been instructed not to talk.
Mr.. Booth-Tucker pronounced the
whole story Of the cause of Mrs
Booths illness an attempt on the part
of Ballington Booth to stir up breezs
against the Salvation Army He had in.
vestigated the story OF the insult said
TO have been offered Mrs. Booth at the
Willard Hall meeting In Chicago ano
had found 1t to be entirely false.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
F,RE AND EARTHQUAKE.
Hayti Gets Both the Same Night, and
5000 Persons Are Homeless.

Port au Prince Hayti. Dec. S0.-At II
o'clock Tuesday night fire, which as
sumed considerable proportions on ac-
count of lack of water to supply the
pumps broke out and destroyed 800
houses, including a number of ware
houses, a hotel. the Church of st. Jo-
seph and it's parsonage. About 5000
persons were rendered homeless.
Yesterday morning at $40 o'clock
there was an earthquake, the disturb
ances running from north to south,
lasting half a minute, and causing
slight cracks in the earth. There were
no accidents. but the population was
greatly alarmed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
Corbett Ready to Sign.

New York Dec 30.-Wiliam A.
Brady, Corbett's manager, discussed
the condition imposed by Fitz at length.
He reiterated what he had said so Of
ten, that the only man Corbett will
meet is Bob Fitzsimmons.
"Corbett will never fight Maher.
Sharkey or Choynski," said Brady, de-
cidedly The only pugilst he will agree
to make match with is Fitzsimmons.
Jim lost the fight with the Australian
at Carson City through carelessnes. AS
1t was, he had all the better of it up to
the time he was knocked out.
"Corbett is thoroughly in earnest
about another contest with Fit2, and
he will sign articles any time the Aus
tralian names. II he thinks Corbett Is
blufling, l will post $4,000 with Dan
Stuart, George Siler or Louis House
man as a forfeit FOR a match"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
President Invited to New York.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Yesterday af-
ternoon a delegation consisting Of
Warner Miller, William Brookfeld,
Charles @. Moore, ex-Mayor Schieren,
Of Brooklyn; Benjamin Ash. of New
ark, and Secretary Locke, representing
the National Association of Manufact-
urers. called upon the President and in
vited him to attend the annual banquet
to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria, New
York, on Jan. 81, at the close of the
convention of the association. The
President said he would take the invi-
tation under consideration. The mem
bers of the committee think, from their
interview, that he will attend the ban
nu9t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
KLONDIKES PETITION
Three Men Sent to Ottawa to Pro-
test Against Severe Laws.
NO DANGER OF STARVATION
The Consensus of Opinion Among
Returning Miners IL thnt There
VIII he Supplies Enough to Last
Through the Winter.

Dawson City, N. w. T.. Nov. 25. via
Seattle. Wash, Dec. SO.-The miners
here have commissioned three men to
go Immediately to Ottawa and present
petition to the Canadian authorl-
ties reciting the reasons why the new
mining laws are unjustly severe.
The petition Is the result OF several
conferences OF committees composed Of
the most intelligent citizens and aliens
of the Klondike.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
Mccoy Accents Conditions.

New York, Dec. 3O.--Kld Mccoy was
in great spirits when he heard of the
announcement that F'itz would take him
on. lie at once telegraphed to his
brother Homer to make the match and
put up a certified check for $1,000 to
bind it. He said that he was perfectly
willing to meet any one in his class
whom Fitz named, but would prefer
meeting the champion first.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-30
sI,0vmnn Hagcr Dead.

Toledo. Ohio, Dec 3O.-W d. Hager
one of the best known showmen IN the
country, died at Wauseon YESTERDAY
flon cancer of the stomach. For ths
last fifteen years he has been one o.
the managers of the Barnum a. baileS
show. He recently contracted TO man
age Buffalo Bill noxt season.