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Opinions of American Statesmen on
the Venezuelan Question.
DELIKEKAT1XG OX HOUSE BILL
The Senate Discusses the Hill Passed by
the House Appropriating $100,000
to Defraying Expense of a
Commission to Venezuela.
Washington, Dec. IS. The discussion I
in the senate today on the house bill i
appropriating 1100.000 for the expenses
of the proposed Venezuelan commission
were marked by a unanimity of senti
ment in favor of the position taken by
the president In his recent message and
was singularly free front passion and
excitement. The debate proceeded by
unanimous consent, as there- was really
no question before the senate, objection
having been made to the second reading
of the bill today and that objection
curving the bill over till tomorow.
The debate was opened by Mr. Mor
gan, Alabama, who favored the pas
sage of the bill just as it came from the
house und would vote for Its reference
to the committee on foreign relations
only on the condition that it would be
reported back and acted on tomorrow.
The only other senators who favored
immediate action on the bill, without Its
being considered by the committee, was
Mr. Voorhees, Indiana, and his only
speec h breathed war and defiance. He
declared, emphatically, ' that Great
Hritaln could not go to war with the
I'n it t'd States so long as Canada Is a
hostage on our northern border.Speeches
were made, moderate In tone and
against hasty action, by Senators Sher
man, Lodge, Hawley and Teller..
Mr. Teller's Declarations.
Mr. Teller's speech was remarkable
for the declaration that if war should
ensue which he deprecated and did
not think probable, the United States
would not be without European allies,
and he specified Russia patiently wait
ing to secure an opening to the Dar
danelles, extending her domination over
China nnd enlarging her possessions In
India.
The house bill will have Its second
reading as soon as the journal Is read,
and then the motion of which Mr. Sher
man gave notice today, to refer It to
the committee on foreign relations may
be made. It Is not at all likely that
that motion will meet any opposition:
but whether the bill can be considered
In committee, reported to the senate
and there acted ifon before adjourn
ment tomorrow Is very problematical.
If not the Joint resolution for the holi
day recess may fall. The senate ad
journed today ut 2.45 till tomorrow.
FRANCE IS XEl'TRAL.
M. Ilnnotaux, Minister of Foreign Af
fairs, Docs Not Car. to Give Opinions
on the Message.
London. Dec. 19. A dispatch from
Paris to a news agency gives a report
of an interview with M. Hanotaux, who
was Minlnter of Foreign Affairs in the
cabinet of Premier Dupuy and retained
that iHirtfollo In the succeeding minis
try formed by M. KIbot. At. Hanotaux,
when asked to give his views upon the
question between the United States and
Great Hritaln over the latter's claim in
Venezuela, said that no serious French
polltlclun would Venture to express an
opinion In a case upon which two pow
ers friendly to France were nt variance.
He had, he said, the most Implicit con
fidence that Lord Salisbury's judgment,
firmness nrd fairness would attain a
satisfactory solution of the dilllciilty
without resorting to force. M. Hano
taux declined to discuss the Monroe doc
trine. Kach case, he said, ought to be
Judged upon Its merits. If the bound
ary dispute between Franco and Brazil
became acute it ought to be submitted
to arbitration.
In the small dispute between France
and Venezuela, which was not a terri
torial question, the 1'nlted States sought
to interfere. He (Hanotaux) resisted
such interference nnd simply demanded
that I ranee be left to settle the matter
without the Interruption of a third
party.
Parts, Dec. 19. M. Del Casse. formerly
Fiench minister of the Colonies, said in
an Interview with a Ignited States Press
representative today: Mr: Cleveland
Is a man of sound sense and reflection
and It Is not likely that he sent his mes
sage to congress without having duly
weighed the consequences and being
practically certain of achieving; his'
aim."
M. Del Casse declined to say whether
he approved the message or not, and
added that .If It was true that England
meditated taking action In Asia Minor,
It would cause modifications In the pol
icy of Turkey.
MAY SELECT MR. HARRISON.
The Es-Prcsldcnt Will Probably Servo on
the Venezuelan Commission.
New York, Dec. 19. The Mercury to
morrow will say: It was reported to
day that the president contemplated ap
pointing ex-President Harlson on the
Venezuela commission and designat
ing him to be chairman of the commis
sion. This report was brought to New
York by Colonel George Christ, of Ari
zona. Colonel Christ said:
"From what I have heard, I believe
that Mr. Cleveland has decided to offer
the chairmanship of the commission to
General Harrison. I am not an admir
er of Cleveland, but I am forced to ad
mit that In many things he displays un
usual judgment and common sense. It
would be a master stroke on his part to
Invite General Harrison to take the post
of honor on the commission, and to a
certain extent It would take the wind
out of the Republican sails. General
Harrison could hardly refuse to serve
if the president should appoint him."
ON PURE FOOD ISSUES.
Stat. Authorities Will Endeavor to Check
Armour's Enterprise.
Philadelphia, Dec. 19. A special to the
Evening Telegram from Harrlsburg
says: "Armour Co., of Chicago, are
now fighting the state of Pennsylvania.
They were selling oleomargarine some
months ago and the state compelled
them to Stop. This week they publicly
announced they would resume business.
An agent of the department of agricul
ture followed their wsgon ' around in
Erie, noted the sales and obtained Dec-
essary evidence against the sellers. The
case will be tried shortly.
In the eastern part of the state five
hundred thousand pounds less' of oleo
have been sold within the lust six weeks
than during the same period a few
months ago, and not a pound of oleo
has entered Philadelphia for three
weeks. The department has been win
ning all of its cases on pure food
issues.
BANKERS' CONVENTION.
Proceedings of Yesterday's Sessions Held
st Philadelphia.
Philadelphia. Dee. 19. The Pennsyl
vania Hankers' Association, which be
gan Its first annuul convention yester
day, resumed Its session today with
about one hundred members present.
Kugene H. Pullen, vice-president of the
National Bank of the Republic, New
York, and President of the American
Hankers' Association, made a strong
address, his subject being "The Ameri
can Hankers' Association and Its
Work."
The Hon. John C. Hendiick. president
of the National Union Rank, of New
York, s:oke at some length and In an
Interesting vein upon the financial situ
ation and what the prospect seemed to
offer In the way of bringing about a
more satisfactory condition of affairs.
An address by Rev. b. D. McConnell,
D. D.. rector of St. Stephen's church, on
the subject, "Hanks and Bankers In the
Community." was theeoneluditisr feature
of the programme of the morning ses
sion. An election of officers resulted In the
unanimous choice of the folowing gen
tlemen: President, Richard II. Rush
ton, cashier of Fourth Street National
bank, Philadelphia: vice president, T.
P. Day, cashier of People's Natlonnl
bank, Pittsburg; secretary, Frank M.
Horn, Catasauqua; treasurer, W. T.
Gorges, Harrlsburg; delegates to Amer
ican Banking association, J. It. McKee,
General Louis Wagner and R. F.
Wright; alternates, Messrs. Rogers,
Haekett and Austin.
After designating Pittsburg as the
place for holding the next annual meet
ing the convention adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA'S POLICE.
They Aro Exhibited in an I'nfavoroble
Light nt the Investigation.
Philadelphia. Dec. 19. At today's ses
sion of the senatorial Investigation com
mittee more evidence was offered show
ing that the police are very active in
polities, and that they are generally at
the command of a ward "boss" as far
ns aiding him In his political schemes
are concerned. John Davis, a resident
of the Fifth ward, testified that he was
appointed upon the police force through
the Influence of Select Councilman
James R. Anderson, without passing
a civil service examination, as required
by law.
Several loose women swore to paying
tribute to policemen for the pi ivllege of
plying their vocation on the streets of
districts In which they live. The com
mittee will meet again tomorrow.
MUST NOT PRAY IN PUBLIC
Young Woman Arrested While Openly
Conducting Service
New York, Dec. 19. Victoria Fern
bach, a young woman, has made her
self conspicuous by praying In public
places. She says she Is prompted to do
so because of her Irregular attendance
at church. While engaged In her de
votions yesterday In the hallway of a
tenement house, where she had gone
with her little pet dog to pray for for
giveness for her real or Imaginary sins,
Bhe was arrested, and a magistrate sent
her to Hellevue hospital to have her
mental condition inquired Into.
The little dog followed the ambulance
to the hospital and was allowed to go
to her mistress' room.
LEPER IN THEIR MIDST.
Well-Dcflncd Co so Alarms Residents of
Mnnnd City, S. IK
Mound City, S. D., Dec. 19. The resi
dents of Walworth county are alarmed
over the dlseovery of a caae of leprosy
In the family of Olaf Mordahl. a far
mer. The sufferer Is Mordahl's 18-year-old
son, who came to his country from
Trondhjem, Norway, tv.-o years ago.
The young man Is said to have shown
signs of the disease before he left Nor
way and to have been advised by i.is
physician to come to America in the
hope that an entire change of climate
might have a beneficial effect.
This hope has not been realized, for
young Mordahl Is now In a horrible con
dition. The disease, tne elder Mordahl
admits, has run in his family for many
years.
New Torpedo Guns.
Washington, Dee. 19. General Flagler,
the chief of ordnance. United States
Army, 'has received the official report on
the ai-ceutance test of three pneumatic
dynmm'-te guns recently at San Frnnclsco.
The report shows that the guns fulfilled
all requirements and In some cases exceed
ed them so that acceptance Is assured.
Not Called n Trust.
Pittsburg, Dec. 19. The manufacturers
of plumbers' brass goods of the country,
formed a national organization in Pitts
burg today. The organization Is not
called a 'trust by the persons present, who
state that the consolidation of interacts Is
for mutual benefit only.
flczek Case Settled.
Harrlsburg, Deo. 19. Governor Hastings
has commuted the death sentences of'WIll
lam Webber, of Berks county, and Frank
B?xek, of Lackawanna. county, to life Im
prisonment on the recommendations of the
beard of pardons.
CONDENSED STATE TOPICS.
A train at Lebanon struck and killed
Jacob Rurpach, a crossing watchman.
Safe-crackers near Shamokln got 1100
In the North Franklin colliery's office.
While skating at Nantlcoke little Stan
ley Keeves tSruke through the Ice and
drowned.
A load of ore from his cart foil upon
and crushed to- death Michael Kosko, at
Cornwall. . . ,
In the eighth anthracite coal district
this year there were 1,M3 miners Injured,
of whom 381 died.
Pottsvllle Councils, following the coun
cils of Philadelphia, are taking steps to
have all elctric roads taxed.
A Wert Ptttston merchant, A. R. Hover,
Is on trial for serious criminal charges
made by Miss Millie Searfess.
Charges of brutality against Steward
Light, of the l,ebanon almshouse, were
made by Jc"hn Rain, who was refused ad-
ir'- . i
The Bteelton Brick company's plant at
Bteelton, was destroyed by firs yesterday
morning. ' Loss, tno.ooo.
END OF THESTR1KE NEAR
Cars Are Run on Some of the Phila
delphia Lines.
BOTH SIDES AKE CONFIDENT
Tlio Traction Company Officials and
Labor Leaders Continue to Claim the
Victory .Manager Bcctem Claims
to Have Car Crews to Spare.
Philadelphia, Dec. 19. Only a few
disturbances of a comparative trivial
character marked the third day of the
strike of the employes of the Union
Traction company, and on several of its
lines the company succeeded In effect
ing a partial resumption of its inter
rupted traffic. Such cars as were run,
however, were heavily guarded by po
lice. The police authorities since the
outbursts of Tuesday have acted with
great firmness and have succeeded In
keeping the mob spirit within bounds.
On the lines on hich cars were run the
presence of policemen on tnelr plat
forms encouraged people to ride and
there were many more passengers car
ried than yesterday. Despite the few
disturbances today the mob spirit was
still apparent In the streets and to avoid
the risk of an outbreak the company
again today ceased running cars at
nightfall. General Manager Beetem. of
the compnny, claims to have all the men
he wa.its and said that he expects to
Increase the number of cars on each line
each day until the regular schedule is
again resumed.
The strikers also claim to be much
encouraged by the outlook and, at their
headquarters today. It was generally
reported that the company would com
promise within a day or two. That this
Is unlikely would seem by the following
notice Issued today: "All conductors
and motormen falling to regularly re
port for duty Friday morning (the 20th)
and prepared to take out their cars, will
no longer be considered employes' of this
company." And In addition it was em
phatically denied by the officials that
the company would make any compro
mise with the strikers. It Is thought
that muny of the men secured by Mr.
Heetem are from other cities, and. If
the strikers do not accept the above
notice he will put these men on the cars
in their places.
riio Lines Operated.
The lines that were most successfully
operated today were the Fifth and Sixth
streets, the Fourth and Eighth streets,
the Thirteenth and Fifteenth and Mar
ket street. On these' streets the cars
ran regularly about five minutes apart.
On the other lines of the company,
traffic was not resumed with any de
gree of regularity. In the northeast
ern section of the city the northwestern
section and the southern section the
cars were obstructed frequently, and In
some Instances the cars and the motor
men, conductors and policemen aboard
were stoned.
Market street was the center of con
gregation for a large crowd of Idle men
and boys again today, but the heav)
force of police and mounted officers
stationed along the curbstone main
tained good order and sternly repressed
the slightest Indication of Hot. The
only trouble that occurred at Ninth
and Market streets when a young hood
lum, believing himself free from the
observations of the police In the thick
of a crowd that had surged out to the
tracks, broke the window of a passing
car with a club. The police, however,
had seen the act and swooped down
upon him and Rinded him In the station
house.
In tho Tough Districts.
As usual In times of unrest the tur
bulent Kensington mill district Is
swarming with people tonight and some
slight collisions took place between the
crowds and the police, but nothing of
serious import took place.
I'n I ted States Marshal Collesberry to
day took the names of a number of men
who can be used as deputy marshals to
guard the mall cars, but the United
States authorities do not consider that
the occasion yet warrants swearing
these men In.
The Hestonvllle and Falrmount Park
railway, the only nne not affected by
the strike, today notified their em
ployes that they were willing to recog
nize the Amalgamated Association of
Street Railway Employes, and the offi
cials of the comnnny will tomorrow
meet a committee representing the as
sociation.
The strikers held a mass meeting to
night at labor Lyceum hall. All the
speakers were confident that the men
would win, and some of them expressed
the opinion that the company would
give In tomorrow. At the strikers'
headquarters tonight there was an air
of expectation and mysterious hints
were thrown out of a probable settle
ment of the strike on the basis favor
able to the strikers.
Assistant Postmaster General Nellson
came here today from Washington and
was In conference with Postmaster Carr
In reference to the delay of the trolley
mall car service. At the conclusion of
the conference between Mr. Nellson and
Mr. Carr the latter sent a letter to Mr.
Welsh, notifying him of the failure of
tho Union Traction company to live up
to Its contract with the government,
and asking him If the mall cars would
run on regular schedule time tomorrow.
Mr. Welsh replied that It was Impos
sible for him to answer this question,
but that If adequate police protection
was furnished, the company would
make an effort to run the cars regu
larly. Mr. Carr notified United States
District Attorney Ingraham of Mr.
Welsh's reply to his communication,
and Mr. Ingraham, upon authority of
Attorney General Harmon, directed
Marshal Colesberry to swear In as dep
uties the men whose names he secured
today for that purpose. Mr. Ingraham
directed the marshal to place five of
these deputies upon each mall car, with
orders to see that they would perform
this trips without obstruction. Marshal
Colesberry Inquired If he was supposed
to protect the regular passenger cars
of the company. Mr. Ingraham advised
him that he was not, but he must main
tain the motive power of the company.
This decision of the government will
bring any one In conflict with the fed
eral authorities If they should cut the
trolley wires. So far nothing of this
kind has been attempted.
It Is reported tonight that some set
tlement of the strike will be effected
tomorrow morning. The report cannot
be confirmed, although at the strikers'
headquarters the Intimation Is con
veyed that something of such a char
acter Is In the wind.
SALISBURY IS SILENT.
It is not Probable That He Will Become
Excited I'ntil After Christmas.
London, Dec .19. In a speech deliv
ered at Bristol today the Rt. Hon. Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor of the
Exchequer, made a passing reference to
President Cleveland's message. Some
people, he said, appeared to regard a
war between the United States and
Great Britain as Impossible owing to
their ties of kinship. Nothing, how
ever, was Impossible. War had already
happened between them. If kinsmen
unhappily differed they became some
times very bitter enemies. But he did
not believe that many persons. If any,
on either side of the Atlantic thought
that the people of the United States
or Great Britain wanted war. He was
confident that when' a true statement
of Great Britain's , case was ably; and
fully explained and Lord Salisbury's
despatches were laid before both peo
ple the result would be peaceful.
Lord Salisbury did not come to Lon
don today. Business at the government
offices went along as usual, and there
was no bustle or excitement. It is the
opinion In official quarters thnt there
will be no developments In the Vene
zuelan matter until the Christmas holi
days are over. It is also thought thut
the government will not act In any way
until it receives a formal Intimation of
the appointment of the American com
mission. CONCERNING SCHOOLS.
Report of tho Superintendent of Public
Instruction Statistics in Reference to
School Work Throughout tho St rue.
Harrlsburg, Dec. 19. Dr. Schafter,
the superintendent of public instruc
tion, has finished his report for 1S95.
He refers in opening to the wisdom of
the legislature In not reducing the ap
propriation to the public schools, re
marking that although the annual
amount was reached, the magnlficlent
sum of five und one-half million dol
lars It does not cover one-third of the
expenditures for public Instruction. Dr.
Schaffer adds that the legislature de
serves praise for its generous liberality
In aiding the higher institutions of
learning.
He says the moral effect of the com
pulsory school law has been salutary In
causing some pupils to attend who
would otherwise have absented them
selves. Good results may also be ex
pected, he observes from the recent leg
islation designed to prevent the spread
of contagious diseases.
During the past year 6,472 schools
were open ten months; 4.007, nine
months; and 2,855 during eight months;
the remaining 12,014 schools were open
between six and eight months.
The number or school- teachers In the
state Is 26.0S8; schools, 25,348; male
teachers, 8,628; female teachers, 17,4fiO;
average salary male teachers. $44.52 per
month; female teachers, $38.34; number
of pupils. 1.070,612; total expenditures,
$18,jy2,cr,lv12. Probably the most sig
nificant Items In the statistical report
are those showing an increase of nearly
thirty thousand In the number of pupils,
and an Increase of over five dollars a
month In the monthly snlary of female
teachers. There has also been an In
crease of over three hundred thousand
dollars In the wages of teachers.
CARDINAL SATOLLI.
.Marquis Suerapnntl Brings the .uchetto
from Italy.
Washington. Dec. 19. Marquis Sacra
panti, the noble guard of Pope Leo XIII,
equipped with the siucchetto and ber
retta to lie conferred on Mgr. Satolll,
arrived in Washington this afternoon.
Major John D. "Kelley, city treasurer
of Brooklyn, and Mr. McGuIre, surveyor
of the Port of New York, came over to
Washington as the guests of the noble
guard.
Mgr. Satolll wan advised by telegram
this morning that the zucchetto would
be conferred this evening.
At o'clock Mgr. Satolll received the
noble guard In the reception room of
the legation. Marquis Sacrapantl. in
full uniform of a noble guard, had with
him the little red zucchetto to be con
ferred on Mgr. Satolll. He presented
Mgr. Satolll with the conststorlal letter,
and in doing so made a brief address.
He explained his mission, and said that
at the consistory of 29th of November
last tho Holy Father had made- Arch
bishop Satolll a cardinal, and hnd hon
ored him by giving, him the mission
to bring the Insignia and document to
America. Mgr. Sparrattl then opened
the conslstoriul letter nnd rend It. It
was a brief and official announcement
that the pope had created Mgr. Satolll a
cardinal.
The latter then made a speech In
Italian, directing It to the noble guard.
In which he gave appropriate expres
sion to his appreciation of the dignity
conferred upon him.
He then tool; the little red zucchetto
and placed It on his head, and, walking
with the noble guard, entered the dining
hall, the other guests following, where a
well appointed banquet was partaken
of.
On Jan. 6 the berretta will be con
ferred on Mgr. Satolll by Cardinal Gib
bons, at Baltimore, which will be the
last act of making him " a cardinal.
He will, however, have to go to Rome In
order to receive the "cardinal's hat,"
but at what time he will depart he Is
not yet aware. As a cardinal cannot be
a delegate, the office he has occupied
as archbishop, Mgr. Satolll Is now a
pro-delegate.
WAR STORY WITH FINS.
Big Battle is Going on Somewhere In
Cuba
Key West, Fla., Dec. 19. Passengers
by the steamer Olivette report that
great excitement prevails In Havana
over a report that a great battle Is
Imminent hear Matanzas. Four thous
and Spaniards under General Pando are
said to be facing a large body of Insur
gents, and when the Olivette left Ha
vana It was believed that a great battle
would occur In twenty-four hours. -
It Is reported In Havana that the
Madrid government has ordered Cam
pos to make a desperate effort to break
the power of the Insurgents within the
next few weoks. The finance minister
has telegraphed Campos that unless
decisive victories are won over the In
surgents Spain will be unable to pro
cure money to nWiHalu an army on the
Island. . '
BONE T9 PICK WITH TURKEY
Secretary Olncy Gives Information
About the Ottoman Empire.
C0XDIT10X OP AMERICANS
One Hundred and Seventy-Two Aro Mis,
sionarlcs Their Property Destroyed.
Trial of the Murderers of i rank
Lens, tho American Bicyclist.
Washington, Dec. 19 The. president
today submitted to congress a commu
nication from Secretary Olney on the
Armenian outrages In response to the
resolution of the senate. Secretary Ol
ney states that the number of citizens of
the United States resident In the Turk
ish empire is not accurately known. but
there are 172 American missionaries and
dependants scattered over Asia Minor.
There are also a number of American
citizens engaged in business In the
Turkish dominions, and others origin
ally Turkish suhjectsftmt now natural
ized citizens of the United States.
The bulk of this American element Is
to be found remote from our few con
sular establishments, lie bears testi
mony to the energy and promptness
displayed by our minister, Mr. Terrell,
In taking measures for their protection
which had received the normal support
of nuval vessels of the United States.
He adds that while the physical safety
of the citizens of the United States
seems to be assured, their property
had been destroyed at Harpoot and
Marsh In the former case to the extent
of $100,000.
Notice of Responsibility.
The Turkish government had been
notified that it would "be held ivsinm
slble for the immediate and full satis
faction of all Injuries on thut score."
The loss of American property nt Mar
anh hail not been ascertained, but alike
demand for adequate indemnity would
be made as soon as the fucts were
known.
The correspondence which Is very vol
uminous, refers to many Individual
casts In some of which the Turkish gov
ernment has taken action satisfactory
to this government, among them the
killing of Frank Lenz, the American
bicyclist. Six persons are to be put on
trial for the murder. In another Inter
esting case, that of George Webber, a
naturalized American citizen, the de
'mands of Minister Terrell have not so
fur borne fruit.
SHOT ml CUIS1X.
Terrible Crime Laid ut the Poor of a Ken
tucky Youth-Lynching Is Feared.
Glasgow, Ky., Dec. lit. A terrible
tragedy was enacted In this county in
the rocky hill, north of here, lant night
about 10 o'clock, the details of which
have ju9t reached this place.
Miss Annie Stclnberger, the 20-year-old
daughter of Colonel Robert Steln
berger. was sitting in the parlor alone
when a load of buckshot was fired
through the window, tearing oft the top
of her head.
Suspicion turned to Boker Stclnberg
er, the l'J-year-old son of her father's
brother.
A deputy sheriff with n posse of men
this morning arrested young Stclnberg
er, It having been found that on
Wednesday afternoon he had borrowed
a shot gun from a neighbor.
It is claimed a note was found among
the girl's effects from her cousin, which
Is a reply to a letter from her, evidently
tolling him that in order to protect her
honor he must marry her. He declared
In the letter that he cannot do this as
he Is In love with another young woman
whom he is to wed on Christmas night.
The two families are among the most
prominent In the county, and the de
velopment of these facts has cuused a
sensation.
Groups of men are talking over the
tragedy In an excited manner, and It
Is not at all Improbable that an at
tempt vlll be made tonight to deal
swift Judgment to Stclnberger.
He denies all knowledge of the crime.
HAS BATTERY RECRUITED.
A Kentucky Man, Who Fought Under
Grant, KcnJy Again.
Lexington, Ky., Dec. 19. Captain W.
H. Polk, who has been busy enlisting
recruits to offer -In case of war with
England, tonight addressed the follow
ing telegram to President Cleveland:
Grover Cleveland, president, Wash
ington, D. C.
Have full battery recruited nnd ready
for your call In case of war with Eng
land. ' Can raise as large a company as
needed from this section.
W. H. Pojk.
Captain Polk fought in the civil war
under Grant.
WANTS MISSIONARIES.
Ll Hung Chang Says lie Will Aid and Pro
tect Them in China.
Kansas City, Mo., Doc. 19. Bishop R.
E. Hendrlx, of the Methodist church
south, returned to his home In Kansas
City from Japan, Korea and China to
day. He brought a mesage from Ll
Hung Chang, senior secretary of state
of China, to the American people.
"Say to the American people for me,"
said Ll Hung Chang, "to send over more
men for the schools ana hospitals, and
I hope to be In a position both to aid
and protect them."
,
THE KING WAS RESTLESS.
Count Max Shtoberno Nearly Escapes
from His Keepers.
Albany, Dec 19. Count Max Shin
borne, the King of Burglars, made a
desperate effort to escape from the
Schoharie county Jail last night. He
had s?.wed the bars of his cell and had
reached the outer door when Sheriff
Lovelanda saw him. He grasped htm
and called.
The sheriffs wife went to his assist
ance and endeavored to keep Shln
berne back, but he was rapidly getting
to the street when help from outside ar
rived and Shlnberne was again locked
up.
, TOO SLOW FOR M ARTHA.
Mrs. Uonelgno Conld Not Stand a Com
bination of .Pittsburg sad Matrimony.
Pittsburg, Dec. 19. Jean Baptiste De
Homelgue, superintendent of hair fac
tory In Allegheny) sued for a divorce
today from his wife, Martha Mertz, of
Wllkes-Barre, whom he married In
Brooklyn, Aug.. JO, 18M. The couple
came to Allegheny in 1892 to live. After
living 1a Allegheny a year Martha de
serted her husband, giving as the rea
son that the town was too slow.
Martha is now living in Brooklyn.
Homelgue produced testimony to show
that his wife kept company with other
men, hence the suit for divorce.
LOYAL IRISH-AMERICANS,
The National Allianco of America Offers
nn Army.
New York, Dec. 19. A manifesto has
been Issued by the executive committee
of the Irish National Alliance of Amer
ica, which says: "We declare it incon
trovertible that no more bitter, no more
perfidious or more unrelenting enemy
than Great Britain to the United Status
has ever existed, and Knglund has ever
been the revengeful foe of American
liberty and republican Institutions.
"Inibued with this eonvlotion.and see
ing that Great Britain has avowed her
intention to trample upon the Monroe
doctrine by her attempt to robe Vene
zuela of her territory and has dared to
violate the Integrity of our territory In
Alaska, we hereby offer, as a proof of
our loyalty and devotion to the country
of which we ore citizens, to place at the
disposal of the president of the 1'nlted
States without deluy 100.00 soldiers as
brave as have ever shouldered a rifle,
und every man of whom Is a believer In
the principles and teacljngs of the Irish
National Alliance. Our army, which Is
now organized, Is ready to serve the
American Republic in any part of this
conticnt."
REAL LIFE ROMANCE.
Successful light of a Former Slnvo for
Dower Klglits.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 19. Mrs. Maria
Evans Lawrence, colored, the ex-slave,
and common law wife of Dr. Henry
Lawrence, will receive about $10,000
through n decision by Judire Urentano,
In her suit for dower rights in the estate
of her late husband, should tho ruling
be sustained In the higher court.
Maria was a comely girl of 16 when
John Evans accumulated $l,0oo by hard
work and purchased her freedom from
her master. He married her In is 16,
and died In 1SG7, leaving her $15,000.
Two years yater Mrs. Evans went to
live with Dr. Lawrence, In New Or
leans, and claimed to le his wife from
that time. Dr. Lawrcice died here In
1891, and Mrs. Lawrence, although 72
years old, was driven from hi r homo by
the family relatives. Tin- suit was then
Instituted and she was awarded dower
rights to the value of, $40,000.
.MINE DISASTER.
Thirty-eight Reported Dcnd-Tcrrlblc Ex
plosion Imprisons Many Men.
Raleigh, N. C, Dec. 19. Advices p.t
six o'clock this evening from Colon, re
garding the coal mine disaster at Cum
nerock was that thirty-three persons
were caught by the explosion and thut
all hope of rescue was abandoned owing
to fire damp which at several times
nearly overcame thoBe who attempted
to rescue the Imprisoned men. Once,
two of the rescuers were In sight of
some of tho victims but hnd to retire
In the face of overpowering fire damp.
A telegram received hero at 7 o'clock
says there nre thirty-eight dead, and
that twenty-five esenped. Telegraphic
communication with tho scene of the
disaster Is difficult.
GREEDY ST. LOUIS.
She Now Wants the Democratic National
Convcntiou.
Washington, Dec. 19. The politico
business element of St. TjoulH, flushed
with their recent success In securing the
Republican national convention, now
proposes capturing the Democratic con
vention as well.
Some of the Democratic leaders favor
a later date for their convention than
that agreed upon by the Republicans.
They argue thut the business elements
of the country demand a short cam
paign, which Is nnothor reason for post
poning the date. June 30 Is the time
which some of the Democrats think
should be fixed upon.
Poachers In Trouble.
Toronto. Dec. 19. A special dispatch
from Ottawa says: According to Informa
tion which has reached tho government It
appears that six poallrvs vessels seized on
the Rusrinn Asiatic ccut some time uko,
are United States vessels, manned by
United States seamen. Some or the crew
are held prisoners by the Russian authori
ties. (rain l'lcvntor Horned.
Bellcfonte, Dec. V.l. Tirty miles east of
'hero last niKht, lire destroyed the grain
elevator and creamery of Luther Guls
whlte, 80,wni feet of '.umber beloiRlng to
Hurler Bros., MM) feet belonging, to C. C.
Lose, a number of railroad cars loaded
with produce and several dwellings The
hiss is uboct $211,000.
Judze Dunham Floored.
Harrlsburg, Dec. 19. The Judicial con
test In the Wyomlng-Sulllvfin district, hmt
been deckled In favor or Judge. Durban,
the -slMlng Republican, who Is declared
eioted in tho returns to Governor Hast
ings by 177 majority pver cx-Judge Slttser,
Democrat.
Appeal In the Holmes Case.
Philadelphia, Dee. 19. An appeal to tho
Supreme court wa taken today by Attor
ney KcKhii. of counsel for H. H. Holmes,
the convicted murderer. The argument In
tho case before 'the Supreme court is set
town for Monday, Jan. 20.
They Are Ready for War.
Wilkos-Earre, Dec. 19. One of the bent
military companies In tho state known as
the Hibernian Rifles, ISO strong, young
Irishmen, today volunteered their ser
vices 1o the president in the event of a
war with England.
Sold Mysterious Urease.
Wllllampport, Dec. 19. W. L. Shibe and
D. R. Stower, produce dealers of this cdty,
were fined $10 and costs for selling oleo
margarine. They were arrested by' the
state dairy and food commissioner.
Killed by a Train.
WIlllamspoTt, Dec. 19. Samuel C. Watts,
aged 72 years, a farmer of Mlflln township,
was struck by a Pennsylvania railroai
train on 'the Lycoming Creek brl!celn
this ctly lost night ami inntantly klll'd.
FLASHED FROM THE .WIRES.
.
Oliver Brumbaugh was buiu'ed to death
In a barn at Senman. O... through the ex
plosion of oil hi a kuvtrrn.
Hon. William C, Whitney Is ill at his
Fifth avenue rerld'nce. New York, suffer
ing from grip, ar.d threatened with pneu
monia. '
David Cole, 'an old man, living at Kings
ton, N. Y was brutally beaten by White
Caps, whj-j mistook him for a swindler
for whore they were searching. .
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Senor Andrade, the Venesuelan minis
ter, was among Secretary Olney's callers
yesterday tnornlw, and seized the oppor
tunity to pay his respects and to thank
Secretary Olney for the In t erst he had
officially taken In the boundary dispute, v
The senate In executive session con
firmed the following nominations: WUlt
L. Moore, to be chief of the weattier bn
reau; Wheeler Q. VetiV, to be lnter-stat
commissioner.
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Speaker Reed will announo the noire
committees today or on Saltrdajr at tfa4
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