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LADY JORDAN WROTE THEM
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TRAOY DOES NOT THINK THESE
WILL BE WAE
With Chile—More Trouble in Brazil—St.
Louis Consulate Matter—Gen-
eral Foreign News.
New Yokk, Doc. 21.—[SpocialJ—A Herald
Valparaiso cable says:
A message whs received by the Chilean gov-
ernment yesterday in which it was stated that
Secretary Blaine had assured Minister Pedro
Montt that after a complete investigation of
all the matters in dispute between the coun-
tries, he was confident that an amicable con-
clusion could be arrived at. Several promi-
nent Chileans hore, in speaking of Minister
Montt's response to President Harrison's mes-
sage, say that it was couched in somewhat un-
diplomatic language, but that in substance it
was correct.
It is probablo that a new cabinet will bo
formed after President Montt's inauguration
when a more diplomatic note will replace
former's dispatch.
The question of the refugees in the American
legation, with a few exceptions, can not be
considered by the minister. The status of Uio
refugees must bo determined by the legal
tribunals under indictment of congress. The
cruiser Esmeralda will represent Chile in the
great naval display in New York harbor in
1892. It now appears that the greater number
of the letters which have been appearing in
the London Times, displaying so bitter a tone
toward the United States government and its
representatives, were written by a woman and
not by the boastful Thomson.
Their real author, it seems, was Lady Jordau,
the wife of Deputy Jordan at Santiago, and
they were forwarded to Lisbon, whence they
were sent to the Times, and yet during all that
time Thomson was claiming that they wero his
effusions. A few days ago the British minis-
ter, Mr. Kennedy, received a business visit
from Mr. Egan. This reaching Thomson's
ears he wrote a letter to Mr. Kennedy, inquir-
ing what right Mr. Egan had to visit him and
by what right ho was (vermitted to enter the
British legation. Minister Kennedy sent a re-
ply to this impudent letter asking in no meas-
ured terms what right Thomson had to desig-
nate the British legation visitors.
Thereupon Thomson promptly apologized
for his impudence.
The Chilean government has paid the Swed-
ish mimitor £6000 for the km of the bark
Aimo, which was lost in Valparaiso bay owing
to the refusal of the Balmacedist ollieials to
clear her before the gale appeared.
Secretary Tracy Talks.
New Yokk, Dee. 21.—[Special]—Secretary
Tracy was 8*guest at the Gilsey house yester-
day. Regarding the rej>ort from Chile that a
inob had gathered around the residence of Mr.
Egan and threatened the American minister
with personal violence, Mr. Tracy said ho
could not believe that it was true.
"If a dispatch of that character had been
received in Washington I would have been no-
tified of it. As 1 have heard nothing of the
kind I must think it is a mistake."
''Do you think the Chilean difficulty will bo
settled satisfactorily soon?"
"Yes, I believe so," said Mr. Tracy. "Some
of the newspapers seem quite anxious to havo
this country go to war with Chile, and they
havo even taken the trouble to map a plan of
campaign for us to follow. But I do not anti-
cipate a war with Chile. The Yorktown is the
only United States man-of-war in Chilean
waters. The Boston, however, is on her way
there, and should reach Valparaiso this week.
Secretary Tracy said that there were twenty-
two new ships in the course of construction in
the navy, including cruisers and battleships,
and they could all be completed by 181)4 if
oongress continued the appropriations neces-
sary for the work.
Will Take No Action.
Washington, Dec. 21.—The officials of the
tate and navy departments observed a studied
reticence to-day in r gard to the Chilean
affair. It was learned, however, that no com-
munications havo been received from Chile by
either departments since Thursday, when
Blaine received a long message from Egan
which is known to have reference to the politi-
cal refugees now under tho protection of the
American minister.
No action will be taken by this government
until officially notified of the result of the in-
vestigation by the Chilean authorities of the
killing of the sailors of the Baltimore.
Delay CauKeit Irritation.
London, Dec. 21.—A Santiago correspondent
of tho Times Bays in consequence of tho delay
in tho trial of persons concerned in the Balti-
more sailor's riot, the Chilean congress pro-
poses to abolish the antiquated secret Spanish
proceedings for n system of open trials. The
delay causes irritation here.
AFFAIRS IN niJAZIL,
General Alarm l*revaila.
New Yokk, Dec. 21.—[Special]—'Tho Her-
ald's Buenos Ay res special says: The friends
of General Roca are making a vigorous cam-
paign in his behalf. At La Plata last night
the municipal secret police seized a large quan-
tity of small arms, Krupp guns and other
munitions of war which had bMO disem-
barked there.
Their governor has augmented tho police
and military forces. A quantity of arms has
been deposited in the house of Geueral ltoea.
It is evident that an uprising is expected, and
general alarm prevails over these and similar
warlike preparations.
To Restore Order.
New Yore, Dec. 21.—[Special]—A Horald's
Rio Janeiro spccial says:
Stringent measures have been adopted by
the government to prevent wholesale immi-
gration into tho Argentine Republic.
President Peizotto, in his message to con-
gress, besides his referenco to the incidents
leading to Fonsoca's downfall and a recom-
mendation to the legislature to give its imme-
diate attention to the financial question and
various reforms, made apj>eals to the gover-
nors of the different states to show patriotism
by aiding in tho restoration of order through-
out tho republic.
A Skirmish.
Blenoh Aykes, Dec. 21.—A skirmish oc-
curred in Rio Grande do Sul between tho fed-
eral troops and a battalion of tho national
guard. Tho insurgents, headed by General
Saraiva, surrounded Santa Victoria, the cap-
ital of tho province of Espirito Santi. Fed-
eral reinforcements are marching to tho scene
from Y ague run.
GENKKAI. rORUHIK NEWS,
France and Bulgaria.
Paris, Dec. 20.—M. Herbert, tho French
minister at Berlin, has advised Foreign Minis-
ter Ribot that the German government sup-
ports Bulgaria in the attitude in the Chadouiu
affair, and holds that M. Stambouloff had no
option but to act as he did, and that Franco
was not justified in the rupture of relations
with Bulgaria. The attitude of Gormany as
regards the affair, however, does not aitor M.
Cliilflren Crj&rPitclier's Castoria
Ribot's policy, which is approved by the whole
cabinet.
A communication to the press gives the fore-
cast of M. Ribot's statement to oe made in the
chamber of deputies. He will announce the
determination of Franco not to submit to the
violation of treaty rights. In regard to the
note sent to Cambon, tho French embassador
to Turkey, instructing the present formulated
demands to the porte for an apology from
Bulgaria, and that she be made to rescind tho
order of expulsion against Chadouin, it is now
stated here that semi-official advices from
Constantinoplearo that the porte will reply
that tho matter is tho internal affair of Bul-
garia and does not come under the juris-
diction of the suzerain, and that as Franco
only applies to tho porte after tho rupture, it
is impossible now to interfere. Tho report
that M. Ribot has recalled all the French con-
suls in Bulgaria is premature. The govern-
ment does not desire to precipitate events.
Tho foreign office is drafting a treaty of
commeroo between America and France.
Reid, Cnitod States minister, who intended to
leave 1'aris yesterday for an extended absence,
has postponed his departure with a view to
expediting the treaty negotatious. Minister
Patenotor's sailing for New York yesterday
was hastened by the same cause. In the best
informed circles it is expected that the an-
nouncement on tho subject will soon bo pub-
lished. The matter will bo carried on very
quietly.
An Enormous Crop.
Washington, Dec. 21.—Advices received
from tho Argentine republic by tho last
steamer shows that tho value of the agricul-
tural and pastoral products of that country
during the present year exceed anything ever
known. Tho value of tho agricultural crop of
1891 is estimated at $85,000,000 and the value
of pastoral products equal to $120,000,000,
making a total for the year's crop of ovor
$200,000,000,15 i>cr cent greater than any pre-
vious year and equivalent to $50 per capita of
the population of the country.
The wheat product is estimated at 8,000,000
tons, valued at $-12,000,090; the corn crop at
1,000,000 tons, valued at $15,000,000, and the
wool product at 150,000tons, valued at $80,000,-
000. The value of the wheat and corn surplus
for export is estimated at $27,500,000. and tho
value of wool, hides and other pastoral products
for export is estimated at $60,000,000. It isl>e-
lieved that the enormous crop will restore
prosperity to the country.
Canadian Political Trouble.
Qvebbc, Dec. 21.—The action of Lieutenant
Governor Angers in dismissing the Mereier
government promises now to wreck the federal
government of Ottawa also. It opened tho
mouth of Mr. Tarte, now Mercior's ally, who
created a tremendous sensation last night nt a
mass meeting called in Mercier's interest by
disclosing that in making the famous charges
ut Ottawa, relative to the harbor works boodle
which drove Sir Hector Langevin and Hon.
Thomas McGreevy out of public life, he was
aided and abbetted by Sir Hector's colleague
and apparent friend, but real rival in the
cabinet, Sir A. P. Caron, iniuister of militia,
and ho clnims to bo able to provo that tho
federal government received $500,000 with
which to run elections.
The Consul Will Remain.
City of Mexico, Dec. 21.—Tho St. Louis,
Mo., consulate matter appears to be settled
and w|U remain as it is. Tho evidence
clearly shows Caluil to be entirely honest and
all his acts have been within proper limits.
It is said no species of trickery can remove
him and that the government will not take up,
or consider any inoro differences between the
local merchants.
Congress is closed until April, when tho
States right divorce bill will be taken uu
again and the new budget presented, which
will show a considerable surplus in favor of
the government, as President Diaz has been
reducing expenses by mtroducing many econ-
omies.
Tho Kansas Arrives.
London, Dec. 21.—The British steamer Kan-
sas, Captain Fenton, which sailed from Liver-
pool on November 2» for Boston, and which
on account of a broken shaft turned back into
port after being 800 miles away, arrived off
(jueenstown this morning. Tho passengers
aboard tho Kansas were transferred to tho
Inman line steamer City of Chicago after tho
accident and brought to New York.
The Slaughtered Chris* ians.
Brussetj3, Dec. 21.—A dispatch was received
at the Catholic mission to-day from the vicar
apostolic of Mongolia stating that Father
Minn, a Chinese priest, and a thousand native
Christians were massacred by the rebels during
the recent troubles in northern China. The
dispatch states, however, that all the rest of
the Belgian missionaries are now safe.
Member of Parliament Arrested.
London, Dec. 21.—George Wood am Hast-
ings, member of parliament for Worcester-
shire, has been arrested ou a charge of having
defrauded Malvern college of $75,000 under
ins trusteeship of that institution. Ho was
remanded for trial. ^
MUEDERED IN GOLD BLOOD.
Three Mon Shot to Death by a Mob at
Do Witt, Ark.
DeWitt, Ark., Doc. 21.—This morning at 2
o'clock a body of masked men entered the
jail nt this place and shot to death
J. A. Smith. Floyd Gregory and Moso Hen-
derson, all of whom were confined therein.
The crime for which the men paid tho penalty
with theif lives originated in the divorce pro-
ceedings by Mrs. Mary J. Smith against her
husband, .T. M. Smith, one of tho unfortunate
victims of tho tragedy.
The suit was fought vigorously by lx>th
parties, but Mrs. Smith was granted a divorce
and given a decree for one-third of her hus-
band's property. On tho night of the
9th instant a negro, Mose Henderson, went
to the house of Mrs. Smith and shot her
with a load of buckshot, shooting off the fin-
gers and thumb of her right hand, the load
then passing through-her shoulder iiito tho
wail of the dwelling*
The negro was recognized and captured,
and made confession in which ho stated ho
was to receive from Smith tho sum of $155,
eighty acres of land ;ind a horse for com-
mitting tho crime. Smith and his son-in-law,
Gregory, were arrested and hail a preliminary
trial before Esquire Joseph Saerider. The
bonds of Smith and the negro wero placed at
$,'*0,000, and that of Gregory, who for $8 pilot-
ed the negro to the house Of Mrs. Smith,
where the snooting was done, at $1000. In de-
fault they went to jail.
It was reported that Smith and Gregory
gave bond to-day and wero to be released.
The report, it is thought, caused the killing.
The mob was composed of fifteen or twenty
men And they wew vny auiet and orderly*
Some twelve or fifteen shots were fired into
the prisoners, all of whom were instantly
killed.
The mob loft no clue as to its identity and
it is hardly probable their names will ever bo
known. There is no excitement over the mat-
ter here.
Chicago Tobacco Frauds.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 21.—Tho investigation
begu at tho custom house to-day is expected
to show extensive frauds by tobacco importers.
Tho large importation of fillers from Havana
in believed to be systematic to concoal quanti-
ties of leaf suitable for wrappers, which take
much higher duty. A difference of $140,000
will bo made in collections on invoices now in
custody. Similar investigations aro under-
stood to havo boon commenced in Now York.
Truo Bills Against the Mayor.
Pittsbuho, Pa., Dee. 21.—True bills wero
found to-day by tho grand jury ngainst Mayor
Whyman and ex-Mayor Pearson of Alle-
gheny for embezzlement. The charges wore
preferred by the city solicitor of Alleghony at
the instance of the council, and aro tho out-
growth of tho vocent investigation of the af-
fairs of tiMiMQfw'iofflMof that city*
Mayor Wyman is indicted on four difforeiit
counts, two for embezzlement and two for ex-
tortion- One indictment fot enibuzzioimiiit is
entered against ex-Mayor Pearson and one
against Market Clerk David Hastings for the
same crime.
The case against Pearson is based on misap-
propriations of witness foes, amounting to
$745, while in Hastings' case the amount is
$2314, alleged shortages in receipts of the
market. In the lirst and second counts Wyman
is charged with extorting witness foos from a
number of Hungarians charged with disor-
derly conduct. ^
POLITICAL MATTERS.
Ills Whiskers Can't Have It.
New Yoke, Dec. 20.—[Special]—Lieutenant
Governor Kdward F. Jones called on Gov-
ernor Hill at Albany a few dayt ago
and with tears streaming down his chocks
pleaded with the governor to resign next Sat'
urday and allow him to be governor for one
week. Governor Hill positively refused and
gave as his reasons that Jones had practically
acted with the republicans in tho last cam-
paign and that ho could not be trusted in tho
iiii!>ortant office of governor even for one
week.
••Governor, it has been the ambition of my
life up to tho present time to be govornor of
New York, if for only a week, a day, or even
an hour. 1 am an old man now, and I
realize that 1 can never reach the exalted posi-
tion to which I have so long aspired unless you
will resign in my favor."
"I am very sorry, Mr. Jones," Governor
Hill replied, "but after your uetions in the
last campaign 1 can not trust you. In a
week, if governor, you could convince the
senate to confirm any appointments you
might make."
To this Lieutenant Governor Jones is said
to havo replied;
"Govornor, I will tako a solemn
oath, I will make an affidavit and
place it in your hands that if you will resign
for one week I will make no appointments
and in all public matters will be governed by
your advice and suggestions."
"I am very sorry, Mr. Jones, but I can not
trust you, even if you make an affidavit. 1
am afraid you would yield to republican in-
fluence once you wero securely in power.
For almost an hour Mr. Jones pleaded and
offered to enter into any sort of agreement
that Hill would suggest, but the governor was
firm and would not agree even for ono day to
gratify tho old man's ambition.
Finding that his mission was a fruitless one
Lieutenant Governor Jones finally left the
room crying like a child. "I am previously
disappointed," he said, "for this ambition has
been the inspiration of my life."
Plumb's Successor.
Toi'eea, Kan., Dec. 21.—Tho list of prob-
ablo successors to the late Senator Plumb is
increasing rapidly. Tho candidates most
prominently mentioned are Chief Justice
Albert H. Horton, ex-Congressman E. N.
Merrill, ex-Congressman T. R. Peters, Goorgo
R. Peck, general solicitor of the Santa Fe;
ex-Governor Thomas O. Osborne, Benjamin
Simpson and Georgo T. Anthony.
Justice Horton, who has been more prom-
inently mentioned than any other politician,
stated this morning that under no circum-
stances would ho accept tho position if ten-
dered him. The personal enmity between
Governor Humphrey and ex-Senator Ingalls, it
is believed, places Ingalls out of tho race.
There is now some talk of Governor Hum-
phrey resigning, making Lieutenant Governor
Felt governor, who could appoint Humphrey
as senator. Neither Humphrey nor Felt would
conM nt to be interrii wi a oonominf the ru-
mor. Humphrey said ho would not oven con-
sider the situation at all, until after the obse-
quies and interment, and iutimated that any
candidate who showed an indecent haste in
presenting his claims would lose all chance of
tho appointment.
McFnery Notified.
New Orleans, La., Dec. 21.—A committee
headed by ex-United States Senator Jonos and
composed of members of the recent straight
democratic state convention held m Baton
Rougo last week this morning called upon ex-
Governor Samuel Douglas McEnory, their
nominee for govornor and at present one of
the justices of the supreme court, and officially
notified him of his selection. Judge McEncry
expressed his willingness to accent tho nomi-
nation, saying ho would write a letter of ac-
ceptance in u few days.
t A FaUu Report.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 21.—Senator Colquitt
announces in an interview in the Constitution
that there is not a word of truth in the report
that he contemplates resigning his seat in tho
United States senate. ^
FIRE RECORD.
Throe Fire* In Ilrenham.
Brenuam, Tex., Dec. 21.—At 10.45 last night
tho fire department was culled out. The fire
was at the residence of Becky Stringfellow,
colored, on East Main street. The folks had
gone to church, except two small children.
The firo was caused either by tho explosion of
a lamp or by the children playing with
matches. A bureau was burned up; no other
damage.
The firemen had scarcely gotton thoir appara-
tus housed when a second alarm was sounded.
This was a one-story frame building, on North
street, uenr tho Central railroad, tho property
of Jacob HUtpold of Hockley, occupied by
Henry Curr as a negro gambling dive. Tho
whole building was in a bright blaze when tho
first stream was applied. In a few minutes
two more streams were turned on, and the tiro
was out in an hour and tho companies returned
to their homes.
At 12.15 they wore ugain called out, t his
timo to put out a fire in tlie roof of B. L. Tio-
mann's brick store building, which adjoined
tho friuno house so lately extinguished. This
fire was caused by tho intense heat from tho
other fire, which melted tho solder on tho tin
roof of the Tieinann building and set firo to
the woodwork underneath. The firemen cut a
hole in the roof and put out tho firo with a few
bucket* of water.
The building and contents are insured with
Carlisle & llorbst's agency in tho Providenco
Washington of Providence, R. I., for $1500
and in the National of New York for $1500.
The brick walls and roof nre damaged by heat
and the stock slightly damaged by water.
The fire in Carr's gambling house was in-
cendiary. Someone was heard walking around
in tlie building shortly before the bltM was
discovered. Carr says that neither he nor
anyone to his knowledge had been in tho
house since dark. His loss ho claims to be
$150. He had no insurance.
Half a Tbwn Swept Awn v.
TaucKBE* Cal., Dec. 21.—The fire which
started yesterday was got under control aftor
midnight. Everything is swept away from
the Star skating rink to CI, v. r*l block, which
composes nearly tho entire eastern half of
town. Loss, $50,000; insurance light. Tho
plaza is covered with furniture and goods. A
dozon men wore injured.
Tramps Smprcted.
San Antonio, Tex., Dec. 21.—The dwelling
owned by M. L. Haye was burned this morn-
ing. Loss $2000. It w as unoccupied and it is
supposed that it was fired by tramps.
Resldenee and Contents.
Denison, Tex., Dec. 21.—Graves Miller's
residence and contents were destroyed by tire.
Loss $150U Fully insured*
Capturod the Operators.
Guthius, O. T., Dec. 21.—Henry H. Sutton
and Clarence Sutton, operators on tho South-
ern Kansas road at Shattuc, ou tho Cherokee
strip, quarreled with Joseph Sutton, a railroad
man, some timo sitieo ovor a barrel of apples,
and killed him. Tin > were captured in lexus
and brought back here and will bo taken to
Wichita.
Curat while yna wait.
Psrfsctly harmless.
Preston's Hed-Ake
Cures ''ftttilnrhit oak*
GONE BACK ON SULLIVAN.
JAMES WAKELY IS TIRED OF THE
CHAMPION'S SPEEES.
The Oarroll - Myer Fight—Slavin and
Mitchell Both After Oorbett—Hous-
ton Turkey Shoot.
New Yokk, Dec. 21.—[Special]—James
Wakely, formerly one of John L. Sullivan's
backers, has decided to figure no more in any
of the Bostonian's affairs.
To a reporter, who oskod him what he pro-
posed saying in reply to Slavin's statement,
Wakely said:
like John very much, and I believe ho
could whip any man living if ho would take
care of himself. From what I havo hoard of
him for the past few months, however, 1 am
convinced that he has set his mind on going to
the dogs as fast as he can. I want to see an
Amorican champion of the world and it is for
that reason, as much as any other, that I have
always upheld Sullivan. There is not the
slightest doubt in my mind but that he can
whip any man on earth if ho will only let
alcoholic stimulants alone.
"When a man persistently abuses tho advice
of mon who have only his interests at heart,
why I think it is high timo to quit offering
suggestions. In the future I shall not put up any
part of a stake for Sullivan, unless he changes
his tactics pretty soon. I guess there is no
danger of any reformation, however. He ap-
pears to think that ho can beat anybody, and
ne continues to drink all tho liquor there is in
every town he visits.
•'Sullivan could beat Slavin in two rounds
if he could get into condition. If he goes on
at this rate, however, I would not bet a cent
on htm. I have had promises to quit drink-
ing so often that I am tired of it, and 1 pro-
pose to leave him alone hereafter. Should he
fight Slavin I shall boa spoctatorandtny sym-
pathies will bo with Sullivan."
Charley Johnston. Sullivan's other backer,
could not be found last night.
Looking for a Figlit.
New York, Doc. 20.—The pugilists Frank P.
Slavin and Charlio Mitchell came from the
steamor Britannic to-day. Slavin's object in
coining here is to fight. ,4I am a ferret after
a rabbit, and come to him to find him."
In answer to other inquiries he saidi "My
first purpose was to arrange a fight with Sulli-
van. I put him first rajcauso ho is, in my
opinion, tho best man on this side. I will
fiirht under any rules, in any place, in any
■tale where a guarantee will be given that
Mitchell will not be molested. I won't go south
on account of tho danger of arrest. That's
the only objection to N'ew Orleans. I will
flahi for from $9000 upwards before the eltib
ottering the largest purse. If I can't arrange
a go with Sullivan, then will fight anybody
else who thinks lie is a good one. If I did not
think I could not whip Sullivan I would not
bother him."
Mitchell said: "I am not hero to fight, but
will meet Corbett in a ten-round glove contost
at any place iu New York city for a purse.
Will do this just to givo Jim a chance to ex-
hibit some of those newly developed powers
of his. Slavin will meet him in a glove con-
tent or with bare knuckles. and in MM of our
failure to arrange with Sullivan we would like
to halt from him."
The Carrol I-My or Fight.
This evening Jimmy Carroll and Billy Myer,
men who liave been sassing each other for
years, will meet in tho Olympic club, New Or-
leans, for a purse of $o000, $4500 to go to the
wmuor, $300 to go to thu loser.
This is tho largest purse ever offered to
lightweights in this or any other country and
is well worth the winning. The men havo
consented to weigh 140 pounds ou enteriug the
ring al 0 o'ciook p. m* Carroll will weigh
fully 139)( pouuds, but Myer, who is not as
far advanced in years and can train down
lower than his prospeotivo opponent, will not
kick the beam at more than 137 pounds.
Tho tight will in all probabilities l>e a rat-
tling good ono and sporting men from all over
tho country are gathering in New Orleans to
witness it. Carroll is slightly the favorite,
although he certainly will not havo a picnic
in downing Myer. the Stroator boy.
The Houston Turkey .Shoot.
Hoi'ston, Tex., Dec. 21.—The turkey shoot
of the Houston Sehuctzen verein at Merkel's
grove took plaee Sunday afternoon. The
shooting was at 150 yards off hand, three shots
each, with open sights, possible 30. The
scores were:
,...28|Simon Roos
....25 J. H. May
.. Street
22 II. Curtin
211J. C. Wlmberly..
....21|W, O. Heinto...
After the shoot, which was largely attended,
a meeting was held and the following appli-
cants for membership wero elected: Messrs.
.1. L. Price, a It Hngen and J* B* Cochran.
The newly built range is in first class shape,
and all the members present wero highly
pleased with the same.
Wm. Roller...
L. Bonder
J. Btemhageu
Ed Hflute.. .
Joe IIaddon...
J. Tuflly
..20
..'J)
..19
..19
..IS
.17
Declared a Draw.
Cincinnati, O., Dec. 21.—At Parlor Grove,
Boono county, Ky., two local bantamweights,
Jimmy O'Connoll and Mickey Norton, weigh-
ing each 117 pounds, fought threo hours early
yesterday morning. After forty-five scvoro
rounds the fight was decided a druw.
Mltrliell ami Corbett.
New Yohk, Dec. 21.—Win. A. Brady, repre-
senting James C. Corbett, called on Charlio
Mitchell this morning to arrange a match
with Mitcholl. Brady said Corbett would
fight Mitchell for tho $12,000 purse offered by
the Now Orleans athletic club.
Mitcholl replied that ho was willing to fight
Corbett any time, but thought there would bo
more money in tie* east. Mitchell expressed a
desire to talk with Corbett, whom he has never
seen, and tho outcome of the conference was
that Mitchell and Corbott will meet nt the New
York Clipper olllco to-morrow afternoon to
talk business.
Tommy White Wets There.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 21.—Tommy White, tho
noted Chicago lightweight, and IN to Peterson
were principals in a fistic contest to-night.
Wluto knocked his opponent out in tho fifth
round. ^
WEDDINGS IN HIGH LIFE.
A. Largo Dowry for tho Daghtor of Bar-
riilaa.
Cmr or Guatemala, Doc. 21.—Tho daughter
of President Barrillas was married yesterday
at tho church of the Immaculate Conception
to Don Louis doOjeda, forrnorly a resident of
California. The bride's portion is $1,000,000.
Bishop Kodrigu< / officiated in the presence of
thousands of people.
Miss llayard Married.
Wilmington, Del., Dec. 21.—Miss Louie
Leo Bayard, dnughter of ex-Secretary of Stato
Thomas F. Bayard, and Dr. Frank Angell of
New York were quietly married this after-
noon at Delaware place, tho home of Mr.
Bayard. The brido is Bayard's fourth
daughtor.
Air Brake Out of Order.
Baj/timohk, Md.v Dec. 21.—Tho failure of
tho air brakes yi sterday on the Northern Con-
tral railway sent a passenger train intoaslowly
moving freight train. Tho conductor, engi-
neer and fireman of tho passenger traiu wero
tho only ones injured.
Troublo Ovor a Store Aooount.
Haskku , Tex, Doc. 18.—R. W. Morrow
and Will Hills had an altercation in which tho
former was stabbed in the lung*. The t>hv-
sicians are in attendance upon Morrow, but
the News reporter can not learn the probable
result of tho injury. Hills gave bond for his
appearance to-morrow. The trouble arose
about a stoie account Hills presented for col-
lection to Morrow.
SURROUNDED BY GARZA'S BAND.
Captain Hardie Calls for Reinforcements.
The Situation.
Lakedo, Tcx., Dec. 21.—Captain Hardie,
in command of troop G, Third United States
cavalry, who is on a scouting expedition
down the river iu company with a force of
stato rangers under Captain McNoil and also
tho city marshal of Laredo and others, de-
spatched a courior to Fort Mcintosh, in
Laredo, calling for reinforcements at once.
This evening a force of infantry, mounted
on tho post band's horses, numbering about
twenty-fivo mon, were ordered out.
The report comes later that Captain Hardie
and hiB forces havo been surrounded by Cata-
rina Garza's men.
Garza's Great Gall.
City or Mexico, Dec. 21.—Catarina Garza,
tho so called revolutionist, has proposed to lay
down arms for $10,000 or for a consulate in
the United States. ^
TO DECREASE THE ACREAGE.
Mississippi Cotton Planters Talk the Mat-
ter Over.
Mempuis, Tonn., Dec. 21.—The Mississippi
cotton planters' association of Memphis dis-
trict met at the county court room this morn-
ing at 11 o'clock, President Ira G. Halloway in
tho chair.
Dr. R. G. Godwin, commissioner of agri-
culture of the state, was called upon to ad-
dress tho meeting on the subject of "Decreas-
ing tho Acreage of Cotton Growing in the
South." He thought the greatest obstruction
to the effort to effect a reduction of the acre-
age of cotton was the tenant system of the
south. Ho was of the opinion that 0,000,000
bales of cotton raised annually was equal to
the demand. He had heard suggested that no
attempt of this character would succeed, be-
cause selfish interests would defeat it.
Some planters would increase the acreage
to take advantage of the others. He was of
the ooiuion that farmers, in order to succeed,
would have to raise tho necessities of life in
addition to cotton.
Dr. Godwin thought tho mortgage system
was in many instances ruinous to the farmer.
Dr. A. F. MeKiunoy was of tho opinion that
the cotton acreage would bo decreased. The
difficulty was not that too much cotton was
raised, but that not enough of its product was
made.
H. L. Bedford thought ono difficulty in tho
way of reducing the acreage was that negro
labor would be largely affected by it and much
of it be unemployed, and the country could
not stand this. It would tend to anarchy. He
did not see a field for the negro beyond cotton
planting.
Colonel Casey Young addressed tho meetiug
and pointed out the ways to success in fann-
ing. The association then adjourned sine die.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
The Bonner* lionnerCompromise.
Tyi.em, Tex., Dec. 21.—The committee ap-
pointed by the unsecured creditors of Bonner
A Bonner, consisting of B. B. Cain, JF. . On-
ion, Leo Gaston, Alf Duke and Jules Smith,
made tho following report this evening: Assets
liable to execution, $^7,000; liabilities unse-
cured, $198,000. About seventy-five of the un-
secured creditors wero present and voted
seventy-two to three to accept tho 50 conts on
the dollar offered by the bank.
A subcommittee was appointed and will
make the following report to-morrow:
The undersigned subcommittee appointed
by the creditors' meeting to report to Bonner
.t Bonner the action of the meeting, after see-
ing Bonner & Bonner and discussing the mat-
ter, are advised and authorized by them
to say to tho unsecured creditors
that the money is ready to pay tho compro-
mise in cash as soon as the creditors sign the
acceptance, and wo think that every unsecured
creditor should sign the acceptance at once
and advise their attorneysor Bonner & Bonner
at once. J- P- Tuckeb,
Hksky Maksh,
W. S. Hekndun.
Two Alignment*.
Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 21,—'Thomas H. Alton
& Co., prominent merchants, made a partial
assignment to-Uay for the benefit of creditors.
This is the second assignment of the firm, the
first being made on November 15,1«90. On
January an agreement with a portion of tho
linn's creditore was made by tho issuance of
what was termed composition notes. The
flint payment of these composition notes was
paid promptly ou June 2U and the second pay-
ment was duo on December 13U.
The firm bciutf uuablo to meet tho second
tho assignment was made. Tho debts secured
by tho assignment amount to $5,444,S32 20 and
include holders of composition notos as well
as other creditors.
Summerfleld Bros., wholesale and retail
milliner*, made an assignment this morning
to L. GotUchinit. Liabilities $17,102; assets
probably $20,000.
All Attachment Run.
Bryan, Tex.. Doc. 20.—An attachment was
run Friday by the Merchant and Planters'
national bank of Bryan oil tho stock of furni-
ture belonging to Charles Weilunski, doing a
retail furniture business hore. The amount of
tho bank's claim is $1000. No other attach-
ments havo yet been run. Messrs. D. B. Mc-
Morres and John Fulkerson aro now engaged
in making an inventory of tho stock.
Oroeel* Assigned.
Sru-HUH Si'Bisos, Tex., Doc. 21.—F. J. Mc-
Clendon, grocer, mado an assignment Satur-
day night, naming W. B. Weaver trustee and
preferring Mrs. Patrick for $1100,W. B.Weaver
$770 and Hopkins county wool growers' asso-
ciation $70. Tho assets, including notos and
accounts, about $.ri000; liabilities will not
amount to more than $500 other than pre-
ferred, _____
Heavy Suits.
Omaha, Nob., Doc. 21.—Two suits, aggre-
gating $110,000, havo been instituted against
tho American waterworks company on at-
tachments. Tho sheriff took possession of
tho entire local plant this morning. Tho
plaintiffs in both suits aro Shicklo Harrison
and tho Howard iron company of Missouri.
The Denver plant has also been attached.
It. I>oor. .Shut.
Ai.toova., Pa., Dec. 21.—Tho Tyrone bank,
a private institution, failed to open its doors
this morning. The bank was always regardod
as sound, and the failure caused great surprise.
The assets and liabilities are not known.
nought nn Attached Stock.
Buyan, Tex., Dee. 20.—Mr. J. B. Mike has
purchased the Rypinski Btock of confections
and grocorios,which woro attached by Brashear,
Heicliardt it Co. of Houston and other..
Closed by Attachment.
Qhaham, Tex,, Dec. 21. —J. R. Harris,
grocer, was closed by attachmont.
WITHOUT A PEEK,
Tho Crockett Courier says:
Tin- Oali'Mlon AVmis slanih without a peer
in thin «(of« in tlic line of cnterpriainy jovr-
n atlnvi.
CMliren CrjiwPitclicr's Castoria
D'PRICE'S
Used !n Millions of Homes—40 Years the Standard
■mumbv
VnocritfA?
mci'-.* «u
RETAIL I'RICE
OO cents per pound
Van HouTEgas Cocoa.
PLEASE READ THIS.
00 Cents a pound for VAN HOUTEN'S
COCOA ("Best & Goes Farthest") seems to be
high. Let us compare it with the price of Coffee:
1 lb. of good coffee costs at least 30c., makes 31 hall-pint cups.
3 " » " " » therefore 90c., " 93 •' " "
1 «< "V.H.Cocoa" also 90c„ " 150 •' " "
WSFWhich is the Cheaper Drink?
j 93 cups of Coffee,
(I BO " "V.H.Cocoa!
Sold by every Grocer.
90c.
WACO and DALLAS. TEXAS. Fftcilitio" oatirxl to any on tho continent. Faculty unrivaled in tho
South. Equipped with handsome Walnut Furniture. The most practical coureo of studv. Highest
cluss of patronage. Graduates successful. Holds tlio highest honors from tho Dallas Fair. Cata-
oiruo free. Address K. II. HILL. President. Waco or Dallas, Texas.
—GOLDEN
cottoleke
From
Eiliza R. Par Her,
of Bedford, Ky.
*uel,h*r Economical Housekeep-
ing, Editor of the Depart-
ment of Practical House-
keeping in the Ladies'
Home Companion, &c., &c.
To N. K. FAIRBANKS' CO.:
"I am satisfied that Cottolcne
is a perfect substitute for lard, and
13 very superior to it for all cook-
ing purposes. Biscuits made from
it are much lighter; pie-crust more
dclicate and not so greasy as that
made from lard. OysterSjCroquettcSj
&c., fried in it reach the perfection
which cooks desire to have them—
brown and dry, and free from grease.
Cottolcne can be used in fine cakei
instead of butter where lard would
injure their flavor. I think Cotto-
lcne more healthful being so much
less greasy and consequently more
digestible.
Other testimonials to the
same effect come from all
the most celebrated writers
and the highest authorities
upon cooking, for example:
Marion Hnriand,
Catharino Ov/en,
Christina Tcrhune Herrick,
Emma P. Ewing,
Mrs. S. T. Rorer,
Mrs. F. A. Benson
Amy Barnes,
Ma.-gareS Wister.
For further information, address
N. K. FAIRBANK & CO.
Ask your grocer I Soto Manufacturers,
for CottoTenp. st. louis, mo.
Do You
Need a Tonic?
RECENT Water contains 4.1034
gruius Iron Bicarbonate associated with
.&Hr> trains Manganese Bicarbonate In each
gallon.
ASK YOUR PHY8ICIAN
If lids Is not a perfect tonic.
The analysis Is by Dr. W. P. Mason, Pro-
fessor Analyt. Chemistry, Rensselaer Poly-
technic Inst., Troy, N. Y. After careful
Investigation of the recorded analyses of
the famous springs of both Europe und
America he says:
*'Ibelierethe "Ferro-Mangannt" Water
of Regent Spring to be the bast tonic water
in the world."
You need It If you are overworked, if
you are suffering from nervous prostration,
Insomnia, dyspepsia, or other diseases re-
eulting from impure or impoverished blood.
THE WATERS ARE UOTTLED AT
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Moore, McKinney & Co., Agts., Galveston,
Write
for Pamphlet.
Bermuda Bottled.
"You must co to Kermuda. if
"" do not I will not lie reauonal<
iniK'noni." " nut
you
u
ble lor the ooiiequenoea.'^MBut.
doctor, 1 can aflrard neither tbe
time nor the ninni-y." " Well, It
that In ImpoMRlbie, trjr
SCOTT'S
F MULSIOH
OF PURE NORWECIAN
COD LIVER OIL.
I ■•uietlme. call It Bermuda Bot-
tled, anil many eaten or
CONSUMPTION,
Bronchitis, Cough
or Sere re Cold
I fcaro ruitnn with It; and the
advantage U that the moat *ennl-
tlve utomach can tako It. Another
thliiic whic h commend. It 1. the
.tlmulnttnir properties of the Hy-
The Weekly News 11,
Manufacturing Company,
MAKERS OF IRON AND STEEL,
Manufacturers of
IRON. STEEL and COPPER WIRE
FOR ALL PURPOSES.
Boiling Mills, Factory, WflDPPQ'PPD M A
and yalviituziugWork". TiUnliiitiiuUjIuilljUi
SPECIALTIES.
GLIDDEN PATENT STEEL BARB FENCE
WIKK (Ualvanizod or Painted), unequalnd by
any othor makers for it* uniform_perfeetlpn ami
FULI*WEIGHTS. COPFEREDSTEKL SPRING
WIRE. WIRE ROPE AND BALE TIES.
Hrunch Otllce und Wiucliouso, liouston, Tcx.
Correspondence solicited.
WASHBURN A^IOEN M'F'Q CO.
H. B. SANBORN, Agent.
R. P. SMITH, Traveling Salesman.
II STOCK AND 10 ARRIVE.
.">000 Barrels Noiv York anil Maine
Seed Potatoes
Write for Special Prices.
We handle everything in the shnpc of Fruit.
Produce, Candy, Nuts and Firework. Special
attention to open ordors.
Galveston Fruit Importing & Trading Co,
Christmas for the Millions,
Preparatory to the (,*reat holiday rush I invite
tho attention of the trudo to my well selected
stock of Christmas Goods, con*i*ting of Fire-
works of all kinds. Cream and Fancy Candio9,
Crystallised Fruits, Orauffe*. Apples, Malaga
Oruiies and liananan, all oi the very best selec-
tions attainable. Jiibt received, lur«o and well
selected shipment of elegant
Spruce Pine Christmas Trees
Of all sizes
T. RATTO
2101. 2109, till. 2113 STRAND.
ESTABLISHED IN MU.
The Mercantile Agency.
R. G. DUN & CO.
For flu Protection ami Promotion of Trade
EDW. H. GORSE, Manager.
DUtrlot of Houtharn Teiu, (Jul vmIod, T*i.; OmW
TMton. Houston. Sun Antonio. Austin.
GEO, MITCHELL, l'rca. A. J. liOSE, Soc'y.
TEXAS
co-operative associa'n
[Established 1373.]
Wholesale Dry Goods
AND GROCEKIES.
COTTON FACTORS.
Geueral Commission sod Purchasing Agoncy.
or Produ
All Kiads of Produco Solicited
J. S. ROGERS, Mnnarcr,
GALVESTON. TEX*
p. O. Box 410.
Burnet Granite.
I am tho owner of tho Fredericksburg and Bur-
net Granite (Quarries and will furnish estimates oo
rough granito; also on architoctual and monu-
mental work.
FRANK TEICH,
San Antonio, Tex.
NOTICE.
THE GALVESTON GAS CO.
All orders or complaints, to receive nrompt at-
tention, should bo left at tho oOlcoof the com-
pany, in tho brick building on
Market Street, Itetwcm 21th and 25tli,
Uetweon ths hours of 8 and 12 o'clock a. in.
C. P. HfTSSKLL. Secretary.
ft Will Save You Monejr to Ask for Frlea*
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