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LIKE 4 VOLCANIC BUBBLE.
Extraordinary Freak of Nature Near the
 Mexican City of PusbIa.

Mexican City of Pusbls.
 The Rev. r. S. Bortain of Puebla writes as follows. It may be of inter- est to some of the readers of The Herald who visit Puebla to know of one of the less visited attractions in the vicinity of the City of the Anges l refer to the 'coxcomate. Itis about 20 minutes dis tance from Puebla over the street ear line to Gholula. Any street car conduct or can point it out to the curiosity seeker. It is to the right of the car llne, about 800 yards distant.
 e'It looks from the car window to be a pile of white stones CT well bleaohed haystaek, but upon closer inspection proves to be a tumulus of white calcare- ous stone, evidently of water formation, about 50 feet in height and 100 feet in diameter at the base, The form IS that of 8 truncated cone At the apex is an elliptical shaped opening about 20 feet along the minor and 50 feet along the major axis. It is a bell shaped cavity and lined with ferns of various desorip- tions. l should judge the depth to be at IeAsG IUU I50t, AHu db b1i0 BOtLOLA4s So As'A as is visible, the opening must be 50 feet in diameter. In the bottom, on one side, are to be seen some gorgeous ferns, and on the other side a pool of water.
 Tradition says that the ancient Az tees were accustomed to worship here the genius of the spot, and oooasionall ly threw in q live victim to appease his subterranean majesty. It is also said that a few victims of the inquisition were thrown down here to reflect upon the eontroverted points of doctrine. At all events, it is a most singular freak of nature, as it is in the middle of a level plain, or rather barley field. It looks to have been some volcanic bubble, of which the great Mexican upland is 20 full, and is well worth visit on the part of tho curious
 Although l have inquired among my Mexican friends, have found no one who could tell me the meaning of the name scoxcomate. ''-B1exiean Herald.
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Vl,e Istshop Apoloalzed.

Dr. Temple was wont to rule the dio- cese of Exeter with an iron hand, and 8 tale is told of a deanery meeting at which he presided, when the subject for discussion was "The Hindranees to the Spiritual Life of the Diocese. '' After the discussion had proceeded for some time a vicar electrified his audience by de- oIaring that the greatest hindranee to the full spiritual life was none other than the bishop himself. T repeat it, y said the speaker calmly, 'our right rev erend father in God is very far from be- ing q father to any of us. Your manner toward us, he continued, turning to tine bishop, is harsh in the extreme, while your method of rule is this You treat us all, old and young, as if we were set of schoolboys This bold statement drew from the bishop an apol- ogy, and he explained that beneath his brusqueness of manner was a very gen uine sympathy with the work of all the clergy. This impeachment created the more sensation ill the meeting because it came from a son of Dr. Temples pred eeessor, the famous Henry of Exeter. - Westminster Gazette.
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TELEGRAPH BREVITIES.

The Three Friends. the GnbaE filibustering vessel, will not be prosecuted for piracy by the gov ernment.
 ttt It is assured that State Senators will caucus to agree upon senate officers and employees,
 t14 Lively log rolling continues over the speakership at Little Rock, but the contest is destined to focus very soon.
 i l l Two Minnesota banks suspended yesterday
  Senator Allison, of Iowa, has been offered the Secretaryship of State by President-elect Mckinley, but as yet has not accepted the honor.
  Senator Money just returned from Cuba would not talk for publi- cation, but declared that Spain could not end the war in two years.
 If Bryan made an excellent speech in Chicago yesterday at banquet given under the auspices of the ". ]. Bryan League. He was followed by Gov Altgeld.
 LII The Humane Society of Little Rock is taking steps to have the Legislature establish Reform School.
 II A s. Phillips has a commission to purchase a thousand head of horses and mu.es for the Cuban in surgents.
 il Senator Mills, of Texas, spoke yesterday in the Senate in adv6eacy of a joint revolution recognizing the independence of Cuba.
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LATER:-This matter was brought mp after the mems meeting last night at the Merrill Institute, and it was unanimous that it was worthy ob- ject, and all must help
 A meeting of thepastors was called for 9:36 this morning. Dr. Caldwell was elected chairman. The facts were related and subscription list started then and there, and the fol- lowing committea appointed to ean- vass the city; q. \, Hart, Mrs. Frank Smith and Miss Furgus.
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An allowance of 15 per cent dis count will be made on every suit ordered during the month of Janu- ary. 1897 Remember we give entire satisfaction. All wool suits former ly made to order fer S12 50, now Sl0.60; suits formerly made to order for Sl5.00, now $12.75; suits formerly made to order for BIT, now $1490; suits formerly made to order for $20, now $1I HENRY MARX X Co.
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For Men Only.

The best bargains in mems fine suits, and pants at slaughter prices. Unealled for suits, now, only $S.75. The same kind would cost you to order from $15 to S25.
 Uncalled for pants of fine qualities, your choice of 24O pair, only S2.75.
 HENRY MARK X Co.
 Up-to-date tailors
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\ Hnnsehold Necessity

Cascarets Candy Cathartie, the most wonderful medical discovery of the age, pleasant aud refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels, clens- ing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache. fever, habitual eonsti- patton and hiliousness Please buy and try box of C. C. C. to-day, 10, 9. 50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. l2-30eod
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A Cure For D Lame Back

My daughter, when recovering from an attack of fever, was a great sufferer from pain in the back and hips, writes Louden Grover, of Sardis, Ky. After using quite q number of remedies without any benefit she tried one bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, and ithas given entire relief. Chamberlain' Pain Balm is also certain cure for rheu- matism Sold by W. l.. Dewoody X Go. 1-4 &sw Inn
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Persons wto are troubled with in- digestion will be interested in the ex- perience of Wm Fl. Penn, chief clerk in the railway mail service ut Des Moines, Iowa, who writes: Ut gives me pleasure to testify to the merits ofGhamberain' Golic. Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy. For two years 1 have suffered from indiges- tion, and am subject to frequent severe attacks of pain in the estomach and bowels. Oae or two doses of this remedy never fails to give perfect relief. Price 9 and 50 cents; sold by W. l.. 0ewoody X Co.
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A german was rendered the visit ing young ladies' Misses Moore. Craig. Matthews, Oracle and Albert son-at the Bluff City Club Hall last night by the young men of the city. Full particulars in our Sunday issue.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
 way.
 If you want to quit tobacco using easily and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic, full Of new life and yigor. take No-To-Bac, the wonder worker that makes weak men strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400 .000 cured. Buy No ro-Bae from your own druggist, who will guarantee q cure. Booklet and sam pie mailed free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. l2-30deod
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BENTON, ARK, IN DISTRESS.
An Appeal For Help From Sufferers by
 q Recent Cyclone.

An Appeal For Help From Sufferers by
 Recent Cyclone.
 The facts have developed that Pine Bluff has friends and relatives who live in Benton, and who were almost ruined by the terrible cyclone that completely destroyed a good part of that city last Saturday night.
 An effort has been made already by some of our best ladies to get help for the sufferers, and when they approached me, my advice was to make the matter public through the newspapers and let our people know the situation, and they would not fail to respond. Hence, desire to make this statement. Immediately after this interview l telegraphed MI. J. H. Caldwell, of Benton, who is chairman of the relief committee, for the facts He stated that fifty five families are destitute and de pendent on others for immediate assistance, and if we could help them it would be blessing much needed, and gladly received. Also, that the three pastors of the churches there, and himself, constituted a relief committee and would see that judi cious distribution is made in every thing sent them.
 Let Us respond to this call. 4 committee will wait on the people, but Merrill Institute will be head quarters for the work, and all dona- tions left there will beproperly cared for. Respectfully.
 G. \. HART.
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Reserve Buds.

Every one has noticed how, when a large branch of a tree is cut off, small branches will shoot out around the stump. These branches are from the re- serve buds, of which all trees have a great number at every portion of their surface. Under ordinary circumstances these never come to maturity, but when the tree is wounded or cut off or loses some of its branches the reserve buds at once come into play and renew the foli- age.
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The Hol..e Building and Loan As soeiation will hold its annual meet ing next Monday to declare the an- nual dividends. We are pleased to state that this Association is in q most nourishing financial condltiou5 and that the stockholders therein are finding it very profitable in- vestment
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Will Wright, a negro, was arrest ed this morning by the police on telegram from Helena 1t is not known for what crime he is wanted. Wright has a downcast look and all the appearances in the world of q criminal.
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We wish you all q happy New Year. Ne also wish to call your at tention to the fine suits we arc mak- ing to your measure with a special discount of 15 per cent of former prices. HENRY MARK X Co.
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MT. Geo. l. yining has leased the Bryant property at the corner of Sixth avenue and Main street. and will build frame building thereon, in which he will place stock of gro eeries at an early date.
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The Hotel TrulocIS bar is being re- modelled and overhauled, and the proprietor, Mir John N. Portls promises to make it the finest bar in the Stnte
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Je Wermark, of Goodrich. Kas., has a carload of good horses for sale at Steel's livery stable. Be has sold horses here before. and claims to have given satisfaction.
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You CAN RE WE'LL when your blood is rich, pure and nourishing. Hood Sarsap6rilla makes the blood rich and pure and cures all blood restoring health and vigor.
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Jim Davis. tae murderer of Lawrence Williams, will be sen fenced Saturday morning, at 9 o'clock, to hang.
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The progressive ladies of Westfield, Ind, issued "Woman's Edition" of the Westfield News. bearing date of April ,. lS96 The paper is filled with matter of interest 10 women and we not Q the following from a correspondent, which the editors printed. realizing that it treats upon matter of vital importance to their sex: ''The best remedy for croup, colds and bronchitis that 1 have been able to find is Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. For family use it has no equal. 1 gladly recommend git.V 25 and % cent hnttleas ssttssii. sttssii. safe by W. l.. Dewoody < Co.
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We want your trade, and offer you any pants in our store to order for S3.50 and S4.95. STAR TAILoRs, I $ dGt JOG West Second ave
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An Exnerirnent.

"Where are you going, Michael, so early?n
 "Apotheoary's. Wife got sick last night
 Doctor been there yet2''
 "No. just found a prescription in the street when I was in town. and I'm going to have that m de mp and try it '' -Fliegende Blatter
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Miss Nellie Collier entertains the "Queen of Hearts Club" at the resi- deuce of Mir. and Mrs. R. r. Lee to- night.
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A dance, given by the society young gentlemen of the city, took place at the Bluff City Club Hall last night.
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Pine Bluffs superiority among other Arkansas cities is nowhere in evidence so emphaticatlly as in the surpasslng beauty of its girls.
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Lytt sallee left yesterday for Lit- tie Rock. He is a candidate forpage in the House from this district
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Mir. ]. \. Langiord left yesterday for Little Rock to prosecute his can vass for journal clerk of the House.
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A new trestle on the Valley road has been built in the yards near the water tank.
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For a good smoke, try the "Bluff City Club. a handmade, 5centcigar.
 12-l-dim
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All the proud mothers, with their pretty babies, will be at the Baby Show tomorrow afternoon.
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The Bnby show, at Merrill Insti- ute tomorrow afternoon, will be most interesting.
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Miss Lula Matthews. of Fort Smith. is the guest of Miss Fay Fay Tor.
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Dr. c. D. Smith. the well known vetrinary surgeon of Little Rock, is in Pine Bluff and will remain a few days. Read his announcement in another column.
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IIo05,,s IIIEo05, fIi4Is arc easy to take. easy to operate. Cure Indigestion 25c.
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Messrs. C. J Withen and k. G. Gannon,of the Cotton Belt, arein the city.
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Traffic on the Cotton Belt con tlnues to be lively in both directions.
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Mir. Sim Levy K confined to his home on account of sickness.
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The Arkansas river has begun to fall at points above this city.
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Mr. Robert Harper, of Cleveland county, made a hurried trip 10 Pine Bluff today.
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Mr. " II. Langford was Il passen- ger to Little Rock this morning.
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If you want good meal try the Valley Restaurant, l5e. T. l dti.
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Mr. k. c. Johnson, of Lincoln coun- ty, is in Pine Bluff on busincsss.
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Pliny says that the almond blossom was regarded by the young people of his age as an emblem of hope.
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Chas. Shell. well known Little Rock drummer, was in the city fast night.
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The attention Of our readers is called to the "Want Column" in this issue.
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Came Near It.

A certain teacher of class in nlis- sion Sunday school has difficult task imparting scraps of religious instruction to her young charges, and often anus ing answers are unconsciously returned to questions which she asks. On one oe- casion she asked her pupils:
 What do the high priests do?''
 She received this reply:
 "They burned insects before the peo- pie. "-London Figaro.
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The itry commissioners are in ses- sion today.
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Mr. Steve Galllgan, of Tucker, is n visitor ts the city today.
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IFrom Fridays Daily.

Barlow Btos. minstrels at the opera house tonight
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 Natural Mistake,

 My good man, you shouldn't be sleeping outdoors like this, ? said the belated citizen.
 None of your chatter now, or I'll take you inl"
 Beg your pardonl I had no idea that you were a policeman. Detroit Free Press
 The balances in use in our hints are said to be so accurate that they will dis close difference of one e-thousandth
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Senator Mills, of Texas, spoke yesterday in the Senate in adv6eacy of a joint revolution recognizing the independence of Cuba.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
lUETGERT'S SECOND TRIAL.
Accused Sausage Nan Once More
C.ufronIed with Jury.

CHICAGO, Dec A. 1S97.-After two
weeks spent in securing a jury, the second
trial of .Adolph L. Luetgert, the sausage
maker, accused of numbering his wife
Louisa was commenced before Judge
Gary today The court room was crowded
when the case was called. Every avail
able seat was taken, while scores of
curious men and women stood in rows
behind the railing, anxious to hear the
proceedings and get a glimpse of the man
who is charged with boiling his wife in
caustic potash in one of his own sausage
watts.
The arrangement of the court room was
different from the former trial. The jury
sat in the seats directly in front of Judge
Gary's bench, while facing the jury and
to the right was placed the witness chair
This arrangement, while almost hiding
the jury from the view of the presiding
Judge, brought the witness face to face
plan adopted by Judge Gary in the famous
trial of the Haymarket Anarchists elgnt
years ago, over which he presided
The prosecution, as in the former trial,
was represented by States Attorney
Deneen and Assistant States Attorney
McEwen, while Luetgert had at his side
as his defenders Attorneys Harmon, Reise
and kehoe Assistant States Attorney
McEwen made the opening address for
the State. His speech, which occupied the
greater part of the session, did not devi-
ate much from the line he pursued in his
address at the opening of the former
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
TEE LAWYERS ACT.
Bar Association Committee to
Press the Disbarment of
Simpson and Noonan.

The Hudson County Bar Association
held its annual meeting this afternoon, in
the Supreme Court room, and put the
machinery in. motion for investigating
the charges against ex-Assistant Prose-
cutor Noonan and Lawyer Alex, Simp-
SON.
The business opened with the election of
officers. Charles H. Hartshorne was
elected President; Marshall Van Wrinkle,
Vice President, and James A. Gordon,
Treasurer without opposition. Charles
c. Kelly and Henry Ewald were put in
nomination for Secretary, and Mr.. Ewald
won by a vote of 40 to Is.
Chairman Williams, of the Committee
on Legal Ethics reported the proceed
ings which have been taken in the case
of Rensselaer, c. Howard, VINO is serv-
ing a term in the County Jail for pension
frauds
HAS the Chairman of the Dinner Com
nlittee any report to make?" asked Presl-
dent Erwin.
Hes busy" some one one replied lied an and
there was. general laugh. The 5oke eze
is in the fact that the Chairman, Otto
Grouse, was married at noon today.
A communication was received from
Judge Hudspeth, calling attention to the
charges against Messrs. Noonan and
Simpson and asking the association to
take speedy action.
After a prolonged discussion, the Presi-
dent was authorized to appoint a special
committee to investigate the charges, and
if sufficient ground is found for such ac-
ton to apply to the Supreme Court for
rule to show cause why the accused law
mittee will be appointed later this after
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
WHO WILL Be CLERK? !?
Essex and Union Spoilsmen In
wade Trenton Scramble
for Minor Offices.
Especial to "The Jersey city News."l

Especial to 1.-THE Jersey City News.'1
TRENTON, Dec IA, 1S97-The rain to-
day did not dampen the ardor of the Re-
publican office seekers and there was
large gathering Of spoilsmen in the State
House corridors. The matter of the pre-
siding officers of the two Houses having
been settled the clerkship was the most
important question of the day Both
Charles Codding of Union and Thomas
Jones of Essex, the rival candidates Tor
clerk, were on the ground industriously
working to secure votes. Some surprise
was created when Martin Roll was found
working against Codding. Coddlng,
nevertheless, appears to have the bosses
with him and bets are already being made
that he will be the clerk.
Eight of the Essex men held confer
ence this morning and although Jones
claimed to have the eight, they came to
no decision Those who know say that
Jones can command no more than three
of the Essex men. There is still a
scramble for the minor offices and they
are anyone's yet. A delegation from the
league of clubs, in which were FRANK
Higgins and John P. Landrine: visited
the Governor this morning. Ihey de-
clared that their visit related entirely
to league matters.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
COAL FOR THE SCHOOLS.
Award Divided Between EEannix ani
Cavle=I IaEauif Tlra tened.

Director Fred Mersheimer appears TO
have made some sort of error in relation
to the award of a contract for furnish
ing all the public school buildings with
coal. The Board of Education, few
meetings ago, received bids. When they
were averaged it was found that James
Mannix was the lowest bidder. James
Coyle, who has done considerable coal
business with the Board of Freeholders
and with various branches of the city
and county government, submitted bid
which was at the time declared informal
the informalty consisting in his neglect
to comply with the specifications, which
directed that the name of the mine from
which the coal was to be procured be
given.
Mannix was low beyond question for the
pea. nut and stove coal. Director Mer-
sheimer. Director Finn and other mem
hers of the Fuel Committee awarded
Mannix the contract for those kinds. of
coal When it came to the award of a
contract for the egg coal, Mr.. Mersheim-
er's committee awarded Coyle contract
at the price set forth in his so-called
informal bid
Mr.. Mannix learned of the proceeding
this morning. He very promptly retain
ed counsel and proposes having Coyle en-
ioined The attention of Mayor Hoos has
been called to the matter and he has
ordered an investigation. The resolution
awarding Coyle the egg coal contract has
not been approved by the Mayor yet, and
it is said that, under the circumstances.
If is not likely to be.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
SURGENTS USE DYNA.
MITE.
TBy Gable to The Associated Press. ]

HAVANA. Dec. IA, 1S97.-The insurgents
have dynamited the railroad between
Canas and Bagame, Province of Pinar del
Rio, destroying the line. at that spot and
wrecklng the engine Of a freight train.
was subsequently sent to the scene of the
outrage, where they. found dynamite
bomb and subsequently arrested the men
who caused the explosion. Later, the
line was repaired.
The insurgents have attacked the land
ing place at Gibara, Province of Santiago
de Cuba, the port of Holguin; but they
We're repuised with loss, according TO the
official report. They are also said to have
fired upon the town of Cupecillas.
General Pando is still directing. the
operations of the gunboats in the River
Cauto. Province OF Santiago de Cuba;
but he has been unable to arrive at the
Cauto Landing place owing. it is officially
Reports received here from Manzanillo
say it is rumored there that Calizto
Garcia, the insurgent leader, has COM
nittef suicide The deport is not be-
lieyed here even in official circles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-14
DURRANT's EX-PAsT0R IN PERIL

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA, 1S97-The
"Examiner'' says:-The police and the
people Of Emanuel Baptist Church be-
lieve that the life Of Rev. George Gibson,
Durrant,s former pastor, is in danger.
The police have warned the reverned
gentleman to protect himself against the
possibility of harm. The warning has
been heded and DIR. Gibson is protected
night and day. One of the members of
his congregation has volunteered his ser
vices as a bodyguard and the police will
detail an officer to attend every public
service at Emanuel Church.
Since the murder in the church many
attempts have been made to cast sus-
pucion on the pastor and his refusal to
be drawn into the case, even as Dur
rants spiritual adviser, has caused some
comment.