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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
SWEPT BY A LANDSLIDE.
FEARS THAT MANY LIVES MAI b
LOST At AMALEI, TALE.
A Hotel Dashed Upon the Houses Below
and All Hurled Into the sea-Belief That
the Hotel Was Full of visitors-Nothins
Known Yet as to the Number Of Casualties.


and All Hurled Into the sea-Belief That
the Hotel Was Full of visitors-Nothins
Known Yet as to the Number Of Casualties.
Sfeciai Cable Dtspat,h to The Sun.
ROME. Dec pa landslp occurred yesterday
at Amalf. on the Gulf OF Salerno. Many
houses and q convent were buried The mum.
Der OF casualties Is not yet known.
The convent was a suppressed Capuchin mon-
astery which was built in the sixteenth cen.
fury. For some time past 1t has been used As
a hotel. 1t overhung the Bay OF Salerno. 1t 10
believed that 1t was full OF visitors. as It was
much freQuented in winter. mostly by for
eigners.
The landslip dashed the whole building upon
the houses below and all were hurled into the
sea. burylng four smacks that were moored In
the bay. The landsllp is attributed TO the re-
cent heavy rains. Troops and engineers from
Naples and Salerno have gone to the scene TO
render whatever assistance is possible.
Few places in Europe have greater fame
among tourists than the town OF Amaln. both
because 81 the beauty OF its Location ana be-
rary interests. From It's rocky mountain sides
It overlooks the Gull Of salerno to the south.
he deep, blue Neutrality-suspicious. waters, In .
stands the ancient Capuchin monastery built
In the twelfth century. and now used as a naval
academy. Another very old building is the
| cathedral the huge bronze doors OF which re-
main as they were when first swung on their
hinges 900 years ago
Amalr was mighty city in the eleventh and
twelfth centuries. with population OF 10000
and a dependent territory inhabited by half .
million persons. 1t was a great maritime
province and made important wars. fighting
the Pisars with recklessness which finally
resulted In It's own downfall. IL Is now
shrunk to town OF 1000 Inhabitants. As
sarly "a !'S7 II was an Archbshop's see. but its
ecclesiastical Importance has shrunk with Its
political supremacy. Outside Of It's attraction
for travellers its main title TO recognition lies
in the excellence OF It's macaroni The elements
have always varied against Amala.
Former landsdes have wrought destruction.
and the sea has for centuries been encroaching
on the lower part OF the town, one great storm
In particular In 1343 driving the waves into the
city with disastrous effects In the old build
ings many illustrious men have lett inscrip-
tions among the number Gladstone. and Long
fellow. who wrote a poem called 'Analfi." The
town is reached bya drive Of an hour and
half from Saerno.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
Another Independent Telephone Company.

Another Independent telephone company
has been formed under the title OF the Ameri-
can Independent Telephone Company. II fled
its charter under the laws o. Delaware yester-
day with paid up capital Of 100000 and with
property 10 the extent OF 5000 900. Edward
Troth OF Philadelphia Is named as the Presi-
dent oi tho company,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
DUKE or WEsTMINsTER DEAD.
He Was Ono OF tho Richest Peers In England
and owned All Beigravia.


LONDON. Dec. 22.-The Duke OF Westminster
is dead. He was taken Ill about week ago
while visiting the Earl OF Shaftesbury at st.
Giles's House. Gran borne. Dorsetshlre. and
pneumonia developed later. His condition be-
came so serious this morning that the mem
bers OF his family were summoned to his bed
side. Despite the efforts Of his physicians. he
sank rapidly and died at 10 o'clock tonight.
viscount Belgrave. heir Of the Duke OF West
minister. Is now on Gov. Miners stan at Cape
Town.
Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, first Duke OF West.
Minister. High Steward OF Westminster and
Lord Lieutenant OF London and OF Cheshire.
was one OF the richest peers OF England. He
owned about 10000 acres OF land In Cheshire
and Flintshire and 900 acres OF immensely
valuable property In London. In his London
property was included the whole OF Bel
now falling due and are being re-
newed at advances which IL has been
estimeted will increase tho INCOME
from II by two-thirds In Grosvenor House
he had notable collection Of old masters, He
was member OF the Jockey, Club apd the
owner Of many race horses; He was born at
MARQUIS OF Westminster. in 1859. The title Of
Duke was conferred on him In 1874. He 10
succeeded by his grandson. Niscount BelRrave.
who was born In 1919. He was married twice.
the second time when he was past sixty and BY
this second marriage he had four children. In
politics. for the most part, he was devoted
follower OF Mr. Gladstone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
So EACH TO $4,000 EMPLoYEEs.
The American Express Company to Give
$40. 900 rs n Christmas Gift.

BosToS. Dec. 22.-General Manager II. 8.
Julian OF the American Express Company was
in Boston to-day. and left at the local once
a letter announcing that by direction Of
President J. c. Fargo the company would dis
tribute to all its employees receiving less
than 81, 600 year salary. who have been in
service for one year. the sum OF So a. n Christ
mas present The payments are to be made
In IS gold pieces The company has more
than thirty thousand employees and about
twonty-four thousan will come In the scops
OF the order. so that the Christmas present OF
the company amounts to fully $4,000.
Christmas entails large amount OF eNtrn
work on the employees Of the COMPANY. and IL
Ia In recognition OF faithful service that the
company makes these gifts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
GIVE His Fees to Newsboy..

CHICAGO. Dec % John Lambert President
OF the American Steel md Wire Company has
forwarded to T.. =. Lr1lngwell, President OF
the Newsboys and ootblacks' Home. checks
aCRregatlng In value Sl,3lO. He expresses the
hope that il will hc used In giving the boys
merry Christmas, The checks are issucd by
the special commissioners appointed 10 inspect
the Drainage Canal and represent the amount
NJ salary paid to Commissioner ami bert dur
ing his term OF office on tho board.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
STREET CAR BLOWy UP.
Dynamite Placed ON tho Track in Spring
field, H., Where There Is u Strike.

SPRINGFiELp. H.. Dec. pa trolley car ON
the Eighth street line Of the Springfield Con-
solidated Railway was blown up shortly before
midnight by a stick Of dynamite which had
been placed across the rails. This Ia the third
car That has hecn dynamitei since the street
railroad strike 1, gan on Nov 10. The explosion
occurred in thu heart Of the city. on Capital
avenue, near Eighth street. and caused great
exc temcnt. The car was badly wrecked and
the track torn up No passengers were aboard
and the motOrmnn was unhur. The strikers
dsclaim responsibility for the act.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
wou,n Almost Transax.d by Wagon Pole.

An Adams Express Company wagon, loaded
With christmas presents on its way To Grand
CentraI Station. collided with cable car 2l2 Of
the Lexington Avenue limo at tho corner
a, Tbirty-ninth street and Lexington ave.
nue. lat evening, The wagon pole passed
,uhro,,ch the dashboard OF the car knock ng
The rrjpmnn James Moran, and
Ginning Mrs George Hurley Of, ~?
frxington avenue against tho side OF
t,o Iminnutes Mrs. Hurley was badly Injured
and was taken TO her homo In cab. No ar
rests were made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
Mrs. Finrerhuts Fat. with the Jury.

soMERvILLE, n, j.. Dec. 22.-Ths jury trying
Mrs Henrietta FinGerhut. the alleged slayer
Of Paul Roehrcht, has at this writing been de-
liberating nine hours without arriving at a
verdict 1t Is reported that on the first ballot
the Jury stood ten for acluittal and two for
stands six for acquittal and six for conviction
OF manslaughter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
Robert j. Knox Convicted O, Forgery.

PITTsBURG. Dec. % Robert ]. Knox was
convicted Of forgery in Criminal Court to-day,
He IL nephew OF the late Controller OF the
United States Treasury. John Jay Knox. and u
brother OF Prot; Knox, OF Union theological
was arrested before no could cash II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
LITTLE HOPE FOR ROBERTS.
Congressman Sperry Says Chairman Taylor
Intimated nm Adverse Decision.

Unlimited nm Adverse Decision.
NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. 22.-CouGressman
y. d. sperry OF this city. who represents the
Second Connecticut district In the House OF
Representatives. said to-day with reference to
the Roberts case before Congress that he felt
reasonably sure that the Utah representative
would not gain his scat in the House. In con-
yersation with Mr. Tayler, Chairman OF the
Special Committee that IL considering the
Roberts case. Mr.. Sperry was told that there
were over one hundred precedents against the
seating OF Roberts. Chairman Tayler felt that
Congress could not afford to go against those
precedents and seat Mr.. Koberts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
CARNEGIE UAGE dDY.INCE.
Total Voluntary increase or rs Per Cent
Since tho Scale Was Signed.

Since tho Scale Was Signed.
prrrspuRG. Dec 22.-The Carnegie Steel
Company to-day advanced by TIA per cent. tho
wages OF all the unskled laborers and Of
many Of the tonnage men In all the company's
plants. the Duquesne Steel Works aud blast
furnaces, Edgar Thoms on Steel Works furnaces
and foundry, Carrie Furnaces, the Hampstead
works, the Upper Union Mills and the Lower
Union Mills. ooo CONGRATULATIONS
wat on Ian l. This makes total OF % DOR
cant Of Increase made voluntarily Ivy the Car
neaIe company since the last general wage
scale was signed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
british BACK At FREhE.
troops Praised for Gallantry mt Colonso
-Bosrs' Smokoless Powder.

Special Cabh ne patches 10 THE Sun.
CHIEvELEY. Natal. Dec. II delayed In trans
mission Owing to n scarcity OF water. part OF
'he troops have returned to Frere.
CAlEyELEY CAMP, Natal. Dec. 10. 1910 T. NJ
An armistIce has been agreed on between
me British and the Boer commanders till mid
night tonight. This was for the purpose OF
collecting the killed and the wounded In yes
~tday mornings battle.
:, Inc batteries captured In the battle were tho
fourteenth and Sixty-sixth. not tho Seventh
Inc following is a list OF the artillery officers
KILLED or wounded: Col. Goldie. killed; Col.
long severely wounded by a shrapnel bullet
Whe bullet has been extracted and Col Long is
wong welN: Col. Hunt Major BailMarte- Fors-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23

On motion OF Assistant District Attorney Me-
Intyre, 800 or more old indictments for viola
lions OF the excise law, which was repealed in
1894, were disml sssd by Justice Fursman in
the Criminal Branch OF the Supreme Court
yesterday. Mr.. Mcintyre said that It would be
dtctmcntss some OF which were found as far
hack lSSO '
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
Van Fitted with Christmas Goods Burned

A big furniture van owned by David Strang
Of 1913 South Portland avenue. and used by
Abraham & Straus, tho dry goods merchants OF
Brooklyn. to deliver holiday goods. took flre
from some unknown cause at Bergen and Hoyt
as were the Christmas goods
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
MARRIED BY WIRE.
Telegraph and Telephone Used to Unite .
Soldier and His Bride.

WINCHESTER. Ky.. Dec 22-Kentucky's first
marriage by wire came to the knowledge OF
the public to-day. The bridegroom was Priv
ate samuel Wheeler OF Troop II. Ninth L. s.
Cavalry. stationed at Fort Wingate. n. NJ. and
the bride Lizzie luminous. a muatto girl OF
this place In order to solemnize the ceremony.
both the telegraph and telephone had to be
brought into use. Tn. Rev. =. i. Young of
Lexington OBLIGATED at this end Of the line.
and Chaplain Foster 81 rho Ninth Cavalry and
Fort Wingate magistrate. at the other. The
distance between the bride and the BRIDE
groom was 1.7l3 miles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
winston Churchill safe.

S,ecial Cobis D,spoeh 10 The SON.
LONDON Dec. %. Sir Alfred Miner. Cover
nor OF Cape Colony. teegraphs that Winston
Churchill son OF Lady Randolph ChurchIl.who
was captured by the Beers IA few weeks ago.
has arrived safely at Delagoa Bay
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
C4EBoLIC AcID on car CoNDUcIoR
Bottle of the STUFF Broken Over His Head
by an Indignant Dog owner.

Fritz Berelodt. n driver OF 1071 Second
avenue. smashed bottle Of carbolic acid over
the head II Matthew O'Neil. the conductor OF u
Second avenue under-trolley ear last night
because O'Neil's car ran over Berelodt's dog.
The bottle went to pieces AMI besides burn
ing o Neil the acil splittered on several pas
sengers standing on the platform. An nmhn-
lance surgeon took ONeil away. BCrc!Odt was
locked no. The dog wasn't Killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
AUTOMOBILE CAUSES Il RUNAWAE
Opera Bus Drivers Skull Fractured and .
Cab Horse Killed.

Tho horses drawing Emanuel Einstein's
opera bus. empty. were frightened by an auto
mobile at Forty-slxth street and Fifth avenue
last evening and ran down tho avenue. Al
Forty-third street John Murphy. the driver.
was thrown off, receiving a fracture OF
the skull. At Thirty-ninth street the
Kelly Of 43l West Thirty-seventh street The
cab shaft pierced the horses breast. and IL
was necessary to shoot it. Mr.. Einstein IL 10
business at II White street and lives ut 10
East Seventy second street. Murphy was
taken to Flower Hospital aud Kelly was not
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
CLIFFoRD's FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Tho Supreme Court of the United States
Again Refuses to Interfere.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-The supreme Court
to-day. prior to Its adjournment FOR the holiday
recess announced decisions In several causes
The appeal OF Edward Clifford from the judG-
msnt OF tho Circuit Court Of tho United States
for New Jersey. refusing TO release him on a
writ ~ hahcas corpus. was annulled. the SUI
pr-me Court for the second time refusing to
Interfere IN his behalf, clifford was, convicted
June T.. 1875. for the murder ot William g.
Watson, In Jersey City. on March D. IL ~.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
url,i,b C,ution ma E,ou,m.,,,

VICTORIA. b. G., Dec, 22,-The naval authori-
tIes have issued an order forbiddng merchant
vessels from entering EsluImaut harbor with
out receiving specially signaed permission to
do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
The Mnins,. bend to BE Hurled on Dec, as

WASHINGTON. Dec, 1.-THE, Navy Depart.
ment has set II o'clock on the morning OF
Dec, ~ ms he time Tor me intorment OF the
National Cemetery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
NARROW FsCiPE FOR BUTLER.
Spent Bullet Cut tho Skin on His Side In
the Battle of TuRrla River.

Sp>eial Cobis Ds'pahh { THE Sun.
CHIEvELEY. Natal, Dec. H. 1850 T. M.-Gen.
Butler had very narrow escape on Friday. A
spent bullet from a shrannel shell cut tho skin
an hla aide
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23

Leave New York 5.3O p. NJ, arrive Cleveland
next morning for breakfast, by the New York Cen
excess fare.-Adp.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
A Magnificent Train.

Tho Pennsylvania Limited" via Pennsylv auiA
Railroad, Makes the fastest time to st, Louis; -
hours to ChicAgo,-Ade
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23

Christmas and New Ycar ursions to Niagara
Falls via New York Central. Halffare. ParticulAuo
from ticket Rgents-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
All DeerYoot Farm sausnges

re made at the Farm, In southboro. Mass. Their
uccoss is owing To the choice materials aud the
neatness and cleanliness OF the preparation.-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23

no Extra Fare on Pennsylvania Limited"
to 81. Louis.
ottssves New York West 28d at, saiaton) daily at
-Adv. - "'s' s' ASoa'' ~'-' -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
Low Rate Holiday Excurs,on..

LackawannA makes one fare to Niagara Falls,
aud return. Tickets on sale to-day
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-23
GEN. BULLER'S LOST GUNS.
THE BoERs NAVE THEM, BIZ THE LAST
ACCOUNTS or THE FIaHE

Further Losses to Gen. whites Force
Mt Lady.mith - Beers Closing Around
Methuen strong pro-British Pastoral
Issued by Cardinal vauRhan-Gcn. Rob-
rrts's Farewell to Queen Victoria.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20
How Must This srother Have TeItr

Mrs. Mary B Throckmorton. who has
Just died in Washington, was The
daughter Of Charles Pendleton Tut,
who served in tho war Of 1912 and who
was a warm friend Of President Jack
son. At the outbreak Of tho civil war
Colonel John A. Throckmorton, her
husband, a native of Virginia. joined
the Confederate army, while his son,
the present Major Throckmorton. was
appointed lieutenant in the United
States army.
At the first battle Of Bull Run the
father and son met on opposing sides,
and as soon as she learned the fact Mrs
Tbrockmorton secured the transfer of
her son to the army Of the west, SO
that a second meeting Of the two in bat.
tie might be avoided
Mrs Throckmorton retained her resi-
dence in Washington throughout the Pc
riod Of the war and devoted herself to
looking after the welfare Of the prison.
ers in the old capitol building New
York Tribune
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20
AGRICULTURAL PAPER.

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It is edited by writers OF practical ex-
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Try, OF the proceedings OF farmers clubs
and institutes. aud the discussion OF new
methods and ideas in agriculture. Its
Market Reports, Poultry Department and
Veterinary column are particularly val
liable 10 country readers: The Poultry
Dspartn ent is edited by well.snown
poultry expert, and every issue contains
practical information Of value for poultry
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those Interested in this profitable indus
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the Weekly Sun invaluable In the way Of
suggestions, advice and information.
Every issue contains Stories, Poems,
Household aud PyZzle Columns, variety
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20

Although women in Paris had the
right for the first time the other day to
vote few exercised the privilege In
the second ACCOMPLISHMENT only three
voted. and similar number IN the
eighth. Much the same was the result
in every other reimbursement while in
the Quarter Latin. which might be
thought the very sanctum sanctorum OF
women's rights, not single member
Of the fair sex took the trouble to vote.
The sole exception to this otherwise
general Indifference was the first ar
rondissement. which comprises the
Halles. or markets. where several hun
bred women gave their votes
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20
Diagnosis Under Difficulties.

"What appears to be the matter with
your father?" inquired the doctor as he
hastily put his clothes on.
He's got the plumbago, replied the
boy. al think that's what nav says
1t is
pain in the small of the back
presumeg" said the doctor
mo, sir, he haint got no small Of
The back. Ny paw weighs 2s4 pounds.
Chicago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20

that the defendant Oliver FINLEY. is not
resident of this Stat.-It 10 ordered
That he do Up ear here within 4 months
after due publication herest.and do what
is necessary 10 protect Wis interest that
q copy OF this order be publi.hed 10 some
newspaper printed IN Shenandoah cohnty
once a week for four successive weeks,
aud a copy posted at the front door oil
court House Of said county on the first
day OF the next county court.
l.. s. Walker, Clerk.
A Copy-Teste
NJ. n. OmSbuDdrO. pq jan l3-4~.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-01-20
0hristian DeVties.

Christian DevIies, Deft
The object OF this application is to oh
tain deed to delinquent land purchased
In the Bame Of tho Auditor of Public
Accounts Il appearing by affidavit filed
that the defendant Christian Devries Is
mol resident OF this state IL u 0rdere !
That no do appear here within months
after due Publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
that copy OF this order ba pobli,hed In
seme newspaper printed Ia Shenandoah
county, once week for four successive
weeks. and copy posted at the iront
door of toe Court House of SAID county,
on the frat day of the neat County Court
l. s Walker, Clerk
A Copy-Tes,e
NJ II Omohundro. pq jan l3--4w