-TgTtM -- T'- THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH.,. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1891. wwm BULLY1NGJULGARIA. The French Agency Is the Center of Plots Against Premier Stainhuloff. HOW THE DISPUTE AROSE. Germany's Silver Tolicy Depends Upon the Action of America. A QUARREL IX ROYAL CIRCLES. The Irincess of Thurn 5cts Up a Court Rival That of Vienna. to MAKK TWAIN AT A BERLIN" BANQUET ICOrTniGHT. 1W1. UT TIIF NEW YORK ASSOCIATED Berlin-, Dec. 19. The view taken in offi cial circles here of the quarrel between Franre and Biilgarin, arising out.of the refusal of the authorities of the latter country to allow a journalist named Cliadouiue, who was re cently expelled lrom Bulgaria, to return, is that it will result in mischief. A dispatch was received yesterday even ing from the German Embassy at Constanti nople containing the substance of the pro test made to the Grand Vizier by M. Cam don, the French Ambassador at Constanti nople, in which M. Kibot, the French For eign Minister, accuses the Bulgarian Gov ernment, besides the illegal expulsion of IT. Chadouine, with insulting the French agent, M. Lenel, by setting a police watch upon bis residence, and, upon one occasion, with arresting M. Lenel himself by mistake as the agent was entering his office. M. Lenel appears to have been Mispected of secretly giving assistance to the Russo-Bnlgarians implicated in military plots against the Government. Itibofs Vemion ot the Berlin Treaty. M. Bibnt contends that Bulgaria, under the capitulations of the Berlin treaty, ought to have applied to M. Lenel for permission to arrest M. Chadouine, and that the Porte must now insist that Bulgaria shall apolo ogize and rescind the order of expulsion issued against M. Cnadouinc, and thus wipe out by a public official recognition the in sult to the French agent. The Grand Vizier, immediately upon the receipt of the protest, communicated with the Government at Sofia and received a prompt reply. In this answer the authori ties at Sofia "expressed regret that the inci dent had arisen, but declared that they would adhere to their right to expel M. Chadouine. The Bulgarian ajont at Constantinople, in communications addressed to the German and Austrian ambassies, couched in the most cordial terms, asserts that his Govern ment has strong proof that the French resi dency has been made the focus of plots against M. Stambulofi". the Bulgarian Prime Minister. The expulsion of M. Chadouine is but a minor incident among frequent col lisions between M. Lenel and the Bulgarian Ministers. Diplomatic Opinion Against France. In relation to the question of a breach of the capitulations of the Berlin treaty, the opinion exproswd in diplomatic circles is entirclv against M. Bibot It is not ex pected that the French Foreign Minister will entare to refer the dispute to the Ber lin treaty powers. He will probably bully Bulgaria in order to please Itussia and keep the quarrel standing onen until an oppor tune moment shall arrhe for the beginning of active hostili'ies. In commenting upon the passage of the new commercial treaties, the Conservative press admits that political considerations were largely instrumental in determining the acquiescence ot a sect:ou of that party in the adoption of the new tariff measures. The enthusiasm of the members of the Freissinnige party over the reductions in the tariffs under th new treaties cools as it is perceived that the measures have not the free trade scope which the Liberals at tributed to them. ThpZalHerHn for Future Effect. Already the Freissinigc partv treat the tariff as a mere dratt on the future, and urge that the Government ought, as soon as the famine in Russia abates, to obtain a con vention reopening Germany to Russian rye and other cereals on the same terms 3s are granted to Austria, in return for the reduc tion made by Russia in the duties on Ger man manufjetures. The debates in the Reichstag have dis closed the veakness of the supporters of bi-metnllism. Count Merbach and Baron Kardorfl" alluded to the question of the re nonetization of silver as intimately con nected w ith the grain tariffs, but the House concurred in the opinion expressed by Chancellor on Capri vi, who said it was superfluous to discuss the topic. Th; atti-tud-of the Government upon the question of jji-mctallisin continues one of waiting. IJpMnUiji on America's Action. "When William Scligman, who was sent to Knrope as a repi -vntative of the United States Treasury Department, to arrange for theholdingof an international conference to secure the establishment of a common ratio of value between gold and silver, was here, sounding the Goernment, Chanceller voc Caprii stated that the action of Germany and Kngland would depend upon the cur rencj developments in "Washington. Hcrr Miquel, the Imperial Minister of Finance, is a strong gold partisan. Secre tary von Marshall, although a strong bi metallism will .only act conjointly with Eng land foi the discussion of the subject As no movement has been taken by Eugland in the meantime, it is probable that the Gov ernment is disponed to consider the silver question as one ot little immediate interest. Settiu? Up a K:val Court. The highest aristocratic circles of Berlin are deeply interested in watching the feud going on between the Princess of Thurn and Tax.is and the Munich court. The Princess, as the Austrian Archduchess Clementine, ranked amonc the members ot the reigning dyna-tieb, and upon marrying in 1890 the wealthy and handsome Prince of Thurn and Taxis, went to Munich, suppos ing that she would continue to rank as a royal archduchess, though her husband was only "His Serene Highness." The Princess Gisella, daughter of Emperor Francis Joseph ajid wife of Prince Leopold of B,a- aria, decided that the Princess of Thurn and Taxis had forfeited her ranfc'as an Aus trian archduchess and must be treated as a mere "serenity." Thereupon the Princess refused to go fo court and formed a. court of her own at her chateau at Reichbcrg, where she holds fetes and balls which arc frequented by leading members of the nobility, to the neglect of the court circles. The Princess, it is ad mitted, is scoring a success. No Trench .Menus for TVIIHam. During his visit to Stettin this week Em peror "William gave the army officers sta tioned there a practical lesson in economy. In the course of his stay His Majesty was entertained at luncheon by the officers of the garrison. Upon receiving the invita tion the Emperor requested to be shown the menu card, and upon its being produced he struck out a number of dishes and expensive wines, reducing the bill of tare to soup, mutton and beer. Hon. "William "Walter Thelps, the Amer ican Minister to Germany, left this city last evening for Cairo on a two months' leave of absence. To-night Mr. Phelos is at Dresden, where he was entertained at a dinner given in his honor by the English and American ClnK He was accompanied toDiesdenby Samuel A Clemens (Mark Twain), who was one of the. speakers at the dinner. Mr. Clemens will spend a por tion of the winter at Dresden, where his daughters are studying music NO CURE FOR THE GRIP.- IT ONLY AFFUCTS THE WORLD ABODT EVERY 30 TEARS. Bntlt Lasts About Three or Four Tears at Each Trip A Vienna Doctor. Distin guishes Three Different Species and Two After-r"ffect. Vienna, Dec. 18. The alarming spread of the influenza and the extraordinary mor tality that follows its ravages gives especial significance and interest to a lecture de livered yesterday at the University by Prof. Nothnagel, the court physician. Dr. Xothnagel traces the origin of the disease as far hack as the ninth century, history showing that it recurs three or four years with varying intensity and then dies out for a period of 20 or more years. The Professor expressed the belief, based on experience, that those who have once had the disease are not proof against subse quent attacks, although less liable to infec tion. The learned gentleman knows of no remedy for it, in spite of all the assertions to the contrarv. The disease still remains a puzzle to the doctors. There are three kinds of influenza, added Prof. Xolhnagel nervous, gastric and ca tarrhal. There are also two kinds of dis eases that follow it bronchial pneumonia, which is less dangerous than the genuine influenza, and pneumonia, which usually attacks the heart. The Professor was em phatic in warning his hearers against the use of anti-pyrine and anti-febrine. As pneumonial influenza usually affects the cardiac muscles, it is desirable to employ such stimulants as digitalis, wine and cognac, with subcutaneous injections of camphor and, in some cases, baths. HOW THEY ESCAPED JAIL FEETTT FKISONERS GOT THE OFFI CIALS IN THEIR roWEB. The "Watchman Lett His Keys Purposely "Whero They Conld Get Them Mid night Orgies in the Prison Sensational Disclosures at Reading. Reading. Dec. 19. Special. During the trial of ex-Prison "Watchman Reuben Rhoads before Judge Ermentrout to-day the prisoner suddenly determined to with draw his plea of not guiltyand plead guilty to gross negligence in his duties in allowing prisoners to escape from" jail, one of which was Beatrice Collins, of Brooklyn, who was serving a two years' sentence for passing bad dollars. "Without any previous knowl edge of his counsel the prisoner asked the court the privilege of making a full state ment of ho5V things were done in the coun ty jail. Rhoads was promptly sworn amid con siderable excitement. Tb prisoner was seen to tremble and shed tears. He is a middle-aged, full red-bearded man, and stoutly built. He testified there were two women occupying the same cell. One was Kate Miller "and the other was Beatrice Collins. Mrs. Collins was first brought into the jail. "Warden Menschmade no effort to ha. e her searched, as was the custom. She was allowed to keep her diamonds and other valuables. She was a good-looking young woman, and had a free run of thejaiL Continuing he said: I learned she was sending letters out of the jail, and she told me Turnkey Hasgertv carried her mail. On one occasion while I was in the corridor attending to my duties I was called to the Warden's office, and when I entered I saw there the Warden and tup two women, and they had. Intoxlcatinsr liquor, whiskv and beer, and I was invited to drink. I admit that I am no drinker, and whenever I get a lass or two I am affected. I took a drink or two, which grot me under tho influence! of liquor hut I went out and attended tor my du ties. To tho best of my knowledge it was nearly midnight when the Warden and the women came out, and the-women were In nch a condition that they were hardly able to walk. After that we were under obligations to those women, and the Warden hinted to me that wc should allow Beatrice Collins to fiscape. Other men were in the women's cells. The engineer of the jail plaed cards with Beatrice Collins in her rell at night. The night before the woman escaped I let my keys lav on my desk purposely. Her cell was lert un locked, but who took my keys and lot the woman out I do not know. It I senerally supposed that the other prisoner, known as "Bntter John," who escaped, took the keys and both got away in the night. The "Warden's attorney vigorously denied the statement of Rhoads, and claimed that the "Warden was innocent and this was part of v conspiracy to rnin him. A rule was at once entered against the "Warden to show cause why he should not be removed. A ful investigation of the scandal will be be gun Monday. HAHMEESLEY'S WILL "UNSETTLED. A Contestant Becins Action Against the Dnchess orjtlarlboronch Et AL New" Yonrc, Dec. 19. John Mason has brought an action against the Duchess of Merlborough, George C "Williams, Jacob K. Xiockman and others to set aside an agreement by reason of which the contest over the will of Louis C. Hammersley was withdrawn before the agreement in the Court of Appeals. In the complaint he states that the terms of the settlement were that the contestants should bring no action against the? Duchess concerning the estate during her lifetime, out me agreement was not to stiect any action against the will after her death. Out of the money she should receive as interest and income from unencumbered real estate the contestants were to receive 101,Go7, the payment of which was to be secured bv a policy of $102,000 on her life. The plain tiff says that he declined to sign this agree ment until assured that all the contestants should receive a like amount of money. He says that'he has since learned that James' Kf Mason dcclincd,to sign the agreement, but his approval was subsequently secured by the payment to him of 550,000. The ap peal was then withdrawn. He wants the agreement set aside, the will contest argued in the Court of Appeals, and an accounting of all the moneys the Duchess has received since the agreement was made. DEIVEN FE0M HIS OWN H0UE. A Constable Gnat-ding Mr. Curry's Honse Tired at Tlironuh the "Window. Washington, Pa., Dec.19. Special Excitement in connection with the recent incendiary fires on the farm of Marion Curry, in .Amwell township, has reached fever heat. The members of Hugh Curry's family, being afraid to remain in their home, have gone 3way. Last night a con stable slept in thehotise.and about 4o'clock in the morning someone shot through the window at him, narrowly missing his head. The estate of the Messrs. Curry's father has never been settled, .and no agreement can be reached by the heirs. Hugh Currv owns a farm of 300 acres, which he has not worked for several years. It is said that over $10,000 lies in Washington banks to be divided among the gentlemen. Beheaded by a Street Car. Kew Xobk, Dec. -19. Special. While Thomas Devlin, the 4-year-old son of En gineer Thomas Devlin, of Brooklyn.-was crossing a street car track this afternoon he was knocked down by the horses and hurled under one of the wheels. When the car was stopped the passengers and people on the street were horrified to find that the boy's head had been completely severed from the body. DIED. BARB-r-Saturdav, December 19.1891, at 10:30 p. .. Mrs. Sadie J. jsarr, aaunter or Mrs, ji. u. iiurt, at ner resiui ience, 318 Larimer avenue. Notice of funeral hereafter. BEATS JESSE JAMES. Western Brigandage in Its Palmiest Days Utterly Oojdone by THE NOTORIOUS X300LEY GANG. Fanners "So Terrorized That Feir Depreda tions Become Known. 0FFICBRS AND DETECTIVES COWED rsr-ECTAL TELEGRAM TO TIIE DISFATCH.1 Uniontowjt, Dec 19. Southern Fay ette county citizens are being terrorized and robbed almost nightly, and the notor ious Cooley gang are the principal perpe trators. Last night the smokehouse of James McCormick, of near Smithfield, was broken into and its contents, the" meat of five hogs just butchered, were' carried away. The night before ten barrels of ap- l pies were stolen from a neighbor's orchard, and the same night two other tarmers eacn lost'from 10 to 15 barrels of corn. Notices were posted near the scenes of the robberies, notifying the owners that if any effort was made to have the "visitors" arrested the houses of such owners would be burned over their heads. Farmers live in mortal terror of the gang, not one of 'them having the courage to" make an information against the gang, although they have positive evi dence that they are the guilty parties. A farmer of Georges township was in town this afternoon, and upon being prom ised by The Dispatch correspondent that his name would not be used, gave the fol lowing information: The Statement or One Who Knows. There are 25 members of the Cooley gang, and they are organized as completely as was Jesse James' band. I am positive or this, for I talkod to oneof theirnumberonly ytsterday. He had just returned from a scout through Preston county, W. Va and told me that was a poor locality for their bus iness, and that he was nearly starved. Ho had come back to "God's country" to get something to eat. He old me that a Pittsburg detective had been in tho neigh borhood all last week, trying to learn tho movements of the gantrj and that on Satur day night the detective went into Jack Cobloy's cabin and nsked for something to eat and a night's lodging. Jack took him in, supposing him to be some unfortunate fellow, and cave him a sood supper. About 9 o'clock Frank Cooley.the leader of the gang, came in, and at once "spotted" the detective, telling him that he knew who ho was and what he to after, and the sooner he made tracks for Pittsburg the better it would be for him; that if he was found sneaking around hero bv this time to-mor-rowho would "put daylight through him quicker than greased lightning." Detectives and the Sheriff Steer Clear. The detective left and has not been seen or heard of since. The fellow says Sheriff NcCormick knows better than to attempt to arrest them again, for they have given him warning that if he does he will be killed. "Why," ho said, "we are so well organized that if Sheriff McCormlck comes within five miles of our headquarters we would know it at once. We hnve this business down fine, and we praDose to keep It so until a smarter and more nervy set of officers tackle us than have showed up yet, and a larger nnmijer, too. We are so well organized thnt It would take a posse of men ten to one of our number to capture us, and -then we believe they conld not succeed." The farmer said a member of the Cooleys' gang often stopped and talked to farmers as thev passed along the road and discussed their exploits in a jocular manner. The farmers would reply in the same vein in order not to incur the enmity of the band. "If they are satisfied that you are friendly disposed toward them," the farmer contin ued, "thev wilt not molest you, unless it be to take a ham, -some chickens or a crook of butter; but if they ever believe you to be their enemy, look out. They ill poison vour stock, kill your 'dogs and get revenue in anv way they can. Hundreds of their depreciations have never reached the ears of the public, because the victims are afraid to tell of them for fear of greater venge ance." W0H AM EMPTY TIN BOX. A Farmer Buncoed Oat of S5.500 In the Three-Card Monte Game. Canton, Dec 19. Special. The heav iest confidence game ever worked in Stark county victimized Harmon Shriver, aged about 60 years, and a retired farmer living near Massilrn, reputed to be worth from 575,000 to 100,000. Shriver is a German and can neither speak English fluently nor read. He was approached on the streets by a stranger, who gave his name as Corman and told him that he was a banker of Alliance and in hunt of residence property. Shriver proposed that Corman go with him and look over his farm. Along the way the couple met a third man, who produced a pack of cards and proposed a game just for fun. At last "Corman" en gaged in the game, winning a small amount. Then' the second stranger produced $10,000 and proposed to play for high stakes. Cor man called Shriver aside, said he knew the game, and conld win every time He pro posed that they each put up 55,000 and double their money. Shriver procured ?5,000 from a bank, and the game was played. It was the old game of three card inontc The men took Shriver's money, rolled U up, and, with a like sum of their own, pretended to put it into the tin box. Shriver and Corman won. Corman wanted to catch a train and said he would call later for his share of the box's contents. Shriver's family insisted on his having the box open ed. It was found to contain a newspaper and a tov watch. The police of Canton were no tified, but no clew to the whereabouts of the sharpers was discovered. THE PEOPLE F02 BLAINE. "Worthy Master BrigUiim, of the Grange, Talks as a Farmer. Portland, Mr., Dec 49. Special The following letter, which ex-Governor Robie has received from Colonel J. H. Bngham, of Ohio, will set the politicians to thinking. Colonel Brigham is a prominent member of the G. A. It. He has been twice a candidate for Congress, and, although a Republican, came very near being elected in a Democratic district. At present he is the Worthy Master of the National Grange: Delta, O., December 15. Dear Goverxob You ask me to give mv opinion as a Bepnbllcan and farmer upon tne subject or l'residental candidates for next year, and I cheerfully comply. Of course,' I assume that you refer particularly to the Republican candidates. President Harrison was not considered a possibility two years ago. but to-day he is far stronger, and would te able to poll a good vote. He has given the conn try a good, clean adminis tration. But with all the division which now exists, it is very doubtlul what the result will be if the Democratic narty nominates its strongest man and adopts a good plat form. There are other cood men who would be unobjectionable as candidates, but there is no question about the fact that the people are for James G. Blaine. With him as the candidate success is already assured. His nomination on a good platform w 111 wonder fully enthuse the party nnd bring large ac cessions from other parties. Blaino and pro tection, with reciprocity, will win in '92. With Harrison we may win, but why disap point the people when they want Blaine? I believe a majority of the farmers favor a fair protective policv, but they are all in favor of reciprocity. They wish to exchange products with all countries whero such ex change will be to enr interest. Of course these are my personal opinions. I do not pretend to sneak for our order on political questions. Tours truly, J. H. Brigham. TO CONVINCE THE f ABKEES. The National Bepubllcan Leipue Will Get Cp Special Literature. Chicago, Dec. 19. A gathering ol nota ble Bepnblicans, with Clarkson at the . 1 head, took place here to-day. A: L. Con ger, of Ohio was here and Emmons Blaine appeared on the scene. This created talk, but Mr. Conger explained that Mr. Blaine had called to see him on personal matters. -National League matters were discussed and Clarkson was authorized to appoint a committee to prepare such literature .for distribution as should deal particularly with he arguments' advanced bv the various farmers' organizations and all who do not hold orthodox Republican views. The disbursement of league funds from Chicago, as well as New York, was dis cussed, but not decided. " LEADERS OF TJIE HOUSE. THE SEW SrEAKKB FAVOKS M'MUXCJ AND CATCII1SGS. Straws That Show Which "Way the Wind Blows Springer's Nose Oat of Joint An Kmp.y Honor McMlllin to Be Mr. Crisp's Mouthpiece. "Washington, p. C, Dec 19. Special.' During the few moments that the House was in session to-day the fact was developed that Mr. McMillin, of Tennessee, is to be the leader on the Democratic side hereafter, no matter who the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee may be, un less, perhaps, the honor of the chairmanship should go to Mr. Mills after all. Mr. Mc Millin brought in the first report of the new Committee on Rules this morning, and was recognized by the Speaker to make the formal motions necessary and to adjourn the House when the bnsiuess of the day was completed. ' Mr. Catchings, as second member of the Committee on Rules, was recognized also, and permitted 'by the Speaker to make one or two of the motions of the day just recognition enough to serve as announce ment that he is to be Mr. McMillins's lieu tenant on the floor. While this little play was being enacted Mr. Springer, who is generally supposed to be the coming Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, was very uneasy, though apparently quite happy. He was on his feet constantly, making several unimportant and entirely unnecessary motions. He stood between Messrs. McMillin and Catchings, in his famous attitude, with the book of rules in one hand and the other nplitted pointing toward the Speaker. It had been arranged, however, that Mr. McMillin was to handle the business of the day, and the programme was carried out. If Mr. Springer is to be Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee he will enjoy a somewhat emptv honor, for it is evident that McMillin will be the Speaker's mouth piece VSCVB SAM INOCULATING H0OS. Successful Experiments or Several Methods Made on an Illinois Farm. Ottawa, Ili, Dec 19. The test'of the methods of inoculation employed by the Government Bureau of Animal Industry and the Frank S. Billings method has so far ad vanced that the results may now be given. Fifty-five hogs were purchased by the Gov ernment and located on the farm of Charles L. Eton, and on Saturday, November28, the inoculations for the experiments were made. The herd was divided into three lots 18 inoculated by Dr. E. C. Schroeder; 9 by the Bureaus, 8 by George Caldwell (Billings method), and 17 left unicoculated. The inoculated lots were turned together immediately after inoculation in one field, and the un'inoculated by themselves in a field some distance removed. All went "well until December 8, when one pig.showed marked symptoms of the disease, On December 10 this pig died, and by the number in the ear tag it was discovered to be one of the nimals inocu lated by the .Billings method. This death was followed by another December 12, a third and fourtWDecember 13 and a fifth December 18 all hogs int culated .by the," Billings method. The uninoculatcd pigs and those inoculated by the Bureau of Ani mal Industry are all still alive. Farmers, who have been watching the experiments with a great deal of interest, are jubilant over the.result, and are hopeful that the Government method of inoculation marks an epoch in the history of hog raising. A CHICAGO HERMIT FOUND DEAD. He .Leaves a 'Will Giving His Property to a Pennsylvania Relative Chicago, Dec. 19. Special The body of Thomas Franklin was found this morning in his home in Berwyn, a suburb of the city. Franklin was 70 years old, and was known in the neighborhood as a hermit. One year ago he bought the pretty two story house in which his body was found to day. He furnished the rooms in good style, but lived alone. He was very' reticent about his affairs, and seemed to care nothing for society. This morning it was noticed that there were no signs of life about the house, and breaking open the door the old man was found dead in bed. Life had evi dently been extinct for two days. About $16 in money was found in the house, and a will leaving considerable prop erty to a sister somewhere in Pennsylvania. His relatives, if he has any in this part of the country, cannot be located. There are circumstances wnich point to the fact that the old man killed himself with poison. THE BLAINE DIVORCE CASE. Two Hours Occupied in Taking Testimony Yesterday. NewYork, Dec, 19 Special. The ref erence in Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr.'s suit for divorce was continued to-day in the office of "Daniel Lord, Jr., the referee. Two o'clock was the hour set for the parties in the case to meet, and a few minutes before that time young Mr. Blaine arrived. None of the other par ties had arrived, and he sat in 'a chair in the outer office to await their pleasure. Mrs. Blaine did not arrive until 2:30. She came unattended, except by her lawyer. Three or four witnesses " were examined and the taking of evidence occupied about two hours. At the cjose of the session Mrs. Blaine was driven up town. She was pale and seemed very nervous. It was said that Mrs. Blaine went to the house of herfriend, Mrs. Ogden Doremus, to-day to remain with her during the rest of her Btay in New York. She still retains her rooms at the New York Hotel, Two Chleft of Police for Wheeling. Wheeling, Dec. 19. Robert McNichol assumed the duties of Chief of Police this afternoon without other trouble than a pro test from ex-Chief of Police Delbrugge.who asked that he be forcibly ejected from the offic3. Delbrugge and his two lawyers then went the rounds, 'giving orders to the po lice, and as the force is divided in sentiment there may be fuu yet. PEOPLE COMING AND GOING. Lieutenant Johnson, of the United States Fish Commission, in" charge of car So. 2, passed through the city yesterday bound for Washington. He distributed 18,000 black bass from Qulncy, 111., in California streams. He was taking back 15,000 flsh. of different varieties from the Missouri liver. Dr. Eobert-S. Murphy, of Johnstown, a son of Francis Murphy, was at thoDuquosne yesterday. S. U Osborn, of the New York Board of Emigration, took breaklast aX the Duqucsne yesterday. B. E. Ryan, Secretary of the Preserve Trust, went to Chicago last evening. Murray Verner returned from Philadel phia last evening on the limited. Dr. W. H. Meyer, of Meyersdale, is stop ping at the St. Charles Hotel. IHE FIBE HEC0ED. At Bay City, Mich, tho dairy, barns and five bead of cattle belonging to S I). Hess. Loss, $8,000. At Need ham, Mass., the Hotel Wellesley, formerly Baker's Hotel. Loss about (50,000: partly Insured. Cause unknown.. Li . ,:Jr-.t .iuii:L -. jJl&4i . . ' . - MnJPH.1.MiiIIJ w r-fTMIMIII"! 1 i 1 Willi I t 1 TT 1W 1 ITiFITi aPSlaNics"J.ir jyjP.SiTiwgg PEACEFUL' PROPOSALS Of the Knights of Labor Rejected, and Connter Overtures Made BY THE FEDERATION OF LAB0K, Each Union Is Independent of the Central Organization. A FIGHT AGAINST TEADE ASSEMBLIES Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 19. The American Federation of Labor adjourned at 2'o'clock this afternoon, to meet next year in Philadelphia. At the morning session "W. A. Carney, yesterday elected Second Vice President, tendered his resignation. He did not get a majority of the whole vote and the ballot was, therefore, illegal. To avoid any ques tion he stepped down and out. Mr. Carney was then unanimously re-elected. The boycott on Milwaukee beer was raised. A resolution was adopted that the struggle for an eight-hour day be renewed in 1892, and that some affiliated organiza tion be chosen to make the fight. The fdl 'lowing is the text of the agreement unani mously adopted in reference to the Knights of Labor: The Old Quarrel "With the Knights. Address to the Working People of America Greet ltius: The record shows that much time and money have been spent in efforts to secure a peaceful settlement of difficulties between the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor since 1886. Conferences have been held at intervals, and the Ameri can Federation of Labor has used every effort to end the useless and wasteful straggle. It has submitted propositions for settling all real or alleged differences; but these ate at all times l ejected by the Knights of Labor. The trade union movement of America has neither time nor inclination to deviate from its mission by seeking quarrels with other organizations. Experience proves that the wage-earner is the natural and proper guardian of his inheient rights, hence tlio trade union become" the neces sary outgrowth of existing conditions in the industrial woild. Historyjustlflos the trade union movement in its present form, and teaches that permanent industrial prosress can onlv bo acliioved by organlzatlonton craft lines. It thus becomes imperative that the autonomy of the trade union be carefully gnaidedand defended. Tho American Federation of- labor is or ganised to maintain and otrengthon the Siestige.anthoritvand autonomy of itsaf liated bodies. Any proposition from an onranization conducted upon an entirely different plan, must be carefullv considered n to its benrintr on the component parts of the American Federation of Labor. Each Union Perfectly Inder jndent. Each organization attached to the Ameri can Federation of Labor is guaranteed free dom from dictation or interference in man aging its own affairs. Hence, any agree-' ment with another organization,. even if satisfactory to tlio American Federation of Labor, can only como as a recommendation to It" affiliated bodies. They are entirely free to adopt or to reject it. As a proof of the independence and free dom of action obtaining among Its affiliated bodies the American Federation of Labor has never denied their right to recognize such cards and labels ns they may deem nronor.nor.can it. under anv circumstances. deviate from the policy of allowing self-government to its federated bodies. Tho platform of the Knights pf " Labor shows clearly that It was never Intended to be other than an educational organization. Thus, it can havo no legitimate place in the field occupied by trade-unions. Wishing, however, to bring to an end any cause for divisions or'discord in tho ranks of organ ized labor, we submit the following basis for an amicable adjustment of differences between the American Federation of Labor ,and the Knights of Labor: 1 The Federation's Three Propositions. First That the Knights of Labor shall re voke and Issue no more charters to the local trade assemblies or national trade assem blies. Second In return, tho American Federa tion of Labor shall revoke and issue no more charters tomixed Federation unions. Third The American Federation of Labor will recommend to affiliated unions that thev urge their members to become mem bers of mixed assemblies of Knights of Labor. The acceptance of these conditions wilt necessarily obviate any future conflict re garding the iccognitlon of labels or tho re lations of expelled or suspended members. The convention then non-concurred in a proposition that the National Council shall issue a charter to local unions without first consulting other affiliated organizations in that locality. The convention then returned hearty thanks to Birmingham and the local unions and adjourned. CLARKSON U0NFIEMS IX Elk Ins a Harrison Man, bat a Technicality Kept Him From tho Cabinet. Chicago, Dec. 19. Chairman James S. Clarkson, of the Republican National Com mittee, gave what he alleged to be Presi dent Harrison's reasons for the appoint ment of Stephen B. Elkins as Secretary of War. The story as given by Mr.. Clarkson negatives the tales about Mr. Elkins having been a Blaine man. and that he consulted the Secretary before he accepted the place. "Elkins has been a Harrisoh man since before the nomination of the Pres'dent,"' said Mr. Clarkson, "and had he at that time had a permanent residence he would have been one of the original members of the Cabinet. Contrary to the popular belief, Elkins ied the Harrison forces at the con vention, and he was the brains, energy and magnetism of Mr. Harrison's nmio"rters. and he'earried with him the promises made by Mr. Harrison. This may look a bit queer, but it is true, nevertheless. Mr. Elkins is one of my warmest "personal friends, and I know what I am talking about. I don't sav that he did not consult Blaine before he .accepted the nomination, but I should like to wager a good deal that he did not. He is now a settled resident of an influential State, and being a strong ad herent of the President, it was natural that he should be named." FATAL FALL FE0M A TEALN. A Little Colored Boy Walks to His Death While In His Sleep. COTArMBTJS O., Dec. 19. Special William Hickson, colored, en route from Chattanooga to Pittsburg with his mother and sisters, walked off the front end of the (ladies' coach on the Little Miami express at noon, while the train was running 30 mibs an hour, and alighted on his head, killing him instantly. The father of the family had gone to Pittsburg, where he re ceived work and then sent for his family, consisting of a wife, three daughters, and the dead boy. The family was in the ladies' coach when the train neared the Central Insane Asylum, west of the city, and Willie, being asleep, got up while in a fit of somnambulism and started toward the door of the coach. He 'went out, and amoment later pitched head first from the car, striking'on his head. The accident was witnessed by Edward Phillips, who was by the side of the track and made an ineffectual effort to catch the boy as he fell. The train was stopped, backed to the scene and the conductor brought the remains to the city in the bag gage car. The body was placed in a coffin and sent on the same train with the family to Pittsburg to-night DIAMOND ROBBERS FOILED. They Are Compelled to Drop a Bor With 810,000 Worth or Sparklers. Sax Francisco, Dec. 19. A messenger employed by Schlussler Brothers, wholesale jewelers, was knocked down this morning by two young men at the entrance of the firm's place of business, and a tin box con- l' AfhJL . xY' . . v'l&t?A - TT" "ji m inM '11 aroifH rMEmm5gmm$sss&Msz taining 510,000 worth of diamonds and other precions gems was taken from him. Being hard pressed by pursuers the thieves threw the box into the street and made good their escape. DID A GREEK DANCE. EIGHT BEIXES OF NEW YORK IN A NOVEL PERFORMANCE. I They Floated Gracefully to Mnlc In Chatfe Hellenic Costumes Pretty Feet Clad Only in Sandals The Affair Took Place in a Historic Mansion. New York, Dec 19. Special. The famous old Jumel mansion, which fqr a cen tury and more has stood on the bluffs of Washington Heights, opened its doors yesterday and to-day as a home of art. The venerable walls that once welcomed Lonis Napoleon and listened to the love talk of Aaron Burr and Madame Jumel, were covered with pictures, . sketches and Eaintings which represented the work done v the Washington Heights Art Club. The pictures were much admired, but all ehe was overshadowed by the charming ex hibition given by eight maidens to-night, representing all that is lovely in face and figure, who arrayed themselves in Grecian costume and floated through an hellenic dance. ' White and gold and ivy leaves, floating cauze, bare arms and blushing faces, all combined to make the sight of them eri chantinc AH the costumes were alike in general outline and appearance, but each of the yonng ladies was allowed to display her individual artistic taste in the ornaments and minor details of arrangement. They all wore the white flowing chiton of the Greek dancing maidens girt under the breast with golden bands, caught up at the shoulder, leaving the arms and part of the neck bare and clinging to the outline of the figure unrestrained. Pink feet in pretty sandals peeped out from the white folds. Occasionally the pretty ankles disclosed themselves for an instant, but the skirts were long. Each maid had her hair arranged in Grecian stvle with the tight coil behind supported by a golden fillet. All carried long, white illusion scarfs. The figures of the difficult dance were gone through with the most enchanting grace and ease, bodies, arms and feet all moving in unison till the dance seemed at times to float above the platform. When the final figure was finished, with scarfs waving and threading in and out, the danc ers continued the dance down the stairs to the platform and through the aisle into the hall behind. THE WHISKY TRUST DECLARES WAS. Ontside Retailers in TWree Cities Must Fight for Independence. Chicago, Dec. 19. The Whisky Trust, having tailed in its efforts to induce spme of the leading rectifiers of Toledo, Balti more and Milwaukee to buy of the trust on its own terms, has sent its agents intohe territory of the stubborn firms with instruc tions to sell whisky direct to the retailers at such low prices as will make the business unrjrofitable. The fight promises to. be severe "and of long dnration, as the firm's outide the trust are determined to maintain their independ ence. WESTERN AID FOR RUSSIA. Nebraska to Send a Tralnload of Corn to the Famine Sufferers. LnrcoMT, Dec. 19. Governor Thayer to day issued an appeal to the people of Ne braska calling for contributions of corn sufficient to make a trainload to be sent to the needy peasants of Russia. It is estimated by the Governor that the necessary contributions will be made within ten .days, when the train will be placed at the disposal of Secretary of Agriculture Rusk. ' JIM CB0W CARS HOT WANTED. The Colored People Pass Resolutions at an Indignation Meeting. LouisvnxE, Dec. 19. The colored people here are much exercised by the rec ommendation of the railroad commission erj that separate coaches be provided-for their race. At a meeting last night, headed by their ministers, a resolution was adopted asking the Legislature to let the subject alone. Ffcshed Thron;h the Piste Glass. Last evening Miss Mollie McLaughlin, a milliner employed at Mrs. Sweeny's store on Sixth street, met with a very serious ac cident at E. P. Roberts' store on Fifth avenue. In passing into the store she was poshed against the heavy glass window, which broke and fell. Throwing her hand up to protect her face, a piece of the glass fell on her arm and cut an artery at the wrist. She was nearly exhausted from loss of blood when taken to a nearby drugstore and where a physician finally succeeded in stopping the flow of blood and dressing the injury. Hnsked Corn for a Bride. Cbawfokdsville, Ind., Dec. 10. Spe cial A corn-husking contest took place in the wilds of Walnut township yesterday. Giant Layton and Charles Parker, were the favorities, and when time was called at sun down the official counter announced that Layton had husked 137 bushels to Parker's 149. The hand of a buxom beautyon whom both were sweet and who had no choice acted as an incentive. The men named took neither food nor rest daring the ten hours. ON FIRE WITH ECZEMA Terrible Sufferings of Little Baby. Seven Doctors and Two Hospitals Fail. Cnred by Cuticara. My baby boy. 5 months old. broke ont with ec zema. Tbe itching and burning: was Intense: the eczema spread to his limbs, breast, face, and head, until he was nearlv covered: his torturing agonies were pitiable to behold: he had no peace and but mue rest mgm or nay. He was under treatment at different times at two hos pitals and by seven doc tors In this city without the least benefit: every prescription or the doctors was faithfully tried, but he strew worse all the time. Fop months I expended about Si per week for med icines, and was entirely discouraged. I purchased CCTICUBA, CDTICURA SoAf and CUTictm Re solvent and followed the directions to the letter. Relief was immediate. hU sufferings were eased, and rest and sleep per mitted. Hesteaally lmproedand in ntue weeks was entirely cured, and has now as clear a skin and Is as fair a boy as any mother could wish to see. I Tecommend ocry mother to use it for every Baby Humor. MBS. M. FERGUSON". S5 W. Broukllne bt.. Boston. 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TENTH ST. and PENN AVI . v CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS, L1M Gill Father, Son, Brother, Mother, Sister or Wife ROCKER. E LIST: Patent Folding; Table or Dost Combined at f 1.50. Ladles' Desks 512 up. Secretary Boole Casea $20 up. Hat Racks $6 up. Hall Glasses and Back Combined $2.50 up. Shaving Stands 57.50 up. Cbiffonieres $12 up. Parlor Tables $3.50 up. Extension Tables $5 up. Sideboards $13 up. . Dining; Chairs -50cup. Chamber Suits $14 up. Parlor Suits $35 up. Music Cabinets $4 up. Couches $5 up to $75. Folding; Beds $20 up. Fancy Easy Rockers $2 up. fife M 1 I mi
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