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BROOKLYN VOL. 52. NO. 332. BROOKLYN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1892 TEN PAGES.

THREE CENTS. AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON. TROUBLE IN ST. PAUL'S. A NEW CITY TREASURER QUAKER CITY POLITICS 40'CL0CKEDITI0I the conservative who was elected in Walsall, was deprived of his seat by the courts because ho provided hat cards or favors for his adhorents.

The petition which resulted in the unseating of Mr. Clayton charged him with bribery and corrupt practices. His offenco consisted in giving check to an ardent conservative, who used the money to organize a picnic. This was held by the court to come within the provisions of the prohibiting treating. THE PANAMA CANAL 8CAXDAL.

think. Under it I would willingly take a nomination in Brooklyn nnd with tho hope of success. Of course it will take two years to make the people thoroughly understand it, but I am suro it will bo popular. I am strongly in fnvor of giving it a trial." Tho reporter next questioned Mr. Goodrich.

"Are you entirely satislled that patronage plays little or no part in the system?" was the reporter's interrogation. "Not exactly," said he, oa ho scratched his head like a man who is very much worried. 'There are just 8.000 officeholders in this eity, and, jis I told Mr. Porter, that gives them just fc.000 people to begin tho operation of the machinery of this system where wo have none. I am not entirely satislled on that score.

Tho other features of the system are good." Here Mr. Goodrich shot his oyo around and, locating Coroner Ashbridge, dnrted for him, evidently for more elucidation on tho patronage question. Mr. Blair was just delighted, no wants Philadelphia methods in Brooklyn. To the Eaoi.e man, in a shady nook, Chnlr mnn Porter pretended to dcflno confidentially wherein lay the strength of the system.

ho, ns ho ovod tho reporter quizlenlly to aotieo the effect The strength of tho system lies in tlio fact that Ibis is above nil things a pooplo's party and always has the right kind of candidates. Wo select bright, able and young men for office, nnd they nlways meet with the approval of the people. Whenever a light occurs it is settled In tho district association where it springs. Tbo majority nnd minority can generally secure a representation iu the ward executive committee. The fights never amount to formidable municipal factions.

Then, ngaln, we hav separate conventions for each office. That is another way iu which the public hns preserved tho right to its choice. Tills system has been in operation hero since J8S3 and it hns worked to the general satisfaction. Everybody is happy. Before that we were always growling.

From a majority ot 10,000, we have sent the majority up to 35.000. 1 know if this system Is adopted In Brooklyn it will make the Republicans stronger and give general Mr. Willis said that tho report of tho commit tee to tho committee on reorganization, which meets to night in tho Lawrence street headquarters, would bo ono of satisfactory in fact, encouraging progress. In short time an elaborate report will bo prepared incorporating all the good features of the system and presented to the general committee for review and, possible, adoption. The Philadelphia Record, commenting editorially on tho conference, said this morning: Prominent Republicans of Brooklyn camo to this city yesterday to study the secret of organization which has kopt Philadelphia nn untoppled citadel while the party ramparts aro down in every other direction.

They have come to the rizht quarter to view a well built machine; but they will no more bear homo with them a knowledge of its secret springs and screws than they will be enabled to pluck out the heart of the Kceley motor Immediately after the conference tho Brook Discussing the Split in due Democratic Itaiilis at Albany, Special to the Eaglo.l Wasuisotos, D. November 80 Grent uneasiness is felt by lending Democrats at the national capital over tho news from Albany rogarding the attltudo of the Hill Democrats toward the members of the party there who have been especially known us friends of President elect Cleveland. The question is now being nsked whether tho Democratic party next year is to bo treated to a condition of affairs similar to that which existed in the ltepublioau senate during tbo administration of President Garfield and which resulted in the retirement Senators l'lutt and from the upper house. Congressman Traeey of Albany, whp is one of Mr. Cleveland's most ardent friends, said this morning that the statements published regarding the trouble In Albany wore correct, but that he did not care to discuss them.

"I do not even he added, "whether not the persons who tried to defeat the Democratic as. omblyman iu Albany county aud our presidential candidate, at the risk of giving New York to Harrison, intend to "build up an opposition eommilb'o. Although Congressman Traeey will not talk upon tho Albany trouble in detail for publication, ho intimates that the scheme lo make Mr. Murphy the colleague of Senator Hill in tho United States senate was planned long before the result of the election was known; that thu men who planned it thought It necessary to keep down the number of Democratic members the legislature in order to carry out their designs, even though there was danger of losing the legislature entirely. Another Albany county Democrat, when asked to dny why these facts had not bjeu made public bofore, said that had Cleveland lost the state by a narrow majority the treachery would havo been instantly exposed.

As it was." he added. nothing has been said about until now, Mr. Cleveland's friends realizing that it would be ilillieult enough under the best circumstances for him to preserve pleasant relations with Senators Hill and Murphy without adding this fuel to the The correspondent of theFAOLK was informed this morning by a weil known Ilepuldienn that the real reason for the recent visit of ex Senutor Thomas C. l'latt, Senator Frank Hiscoek and Warner Miller to this city desire on their part to induce President Harrison to plneo upon the civil service list a number of places in the customs service of New York that are now held by friends of these distinguished statesmen. It is understood that the President did not receive tbo with particular favor and that tho three New York politicians returned homo disappointed ami disgusted.

It. ia reported here to day, however, that quite a number or clerks, who are now outside of the elossillod list, will be taken into the fold between now and 31arcii 4. Tho Baltimore and Ohio railroad company has been much alarmed of latitat the largo number of passes that have been collected on trains running out of this city. Knowing that these passes were ii. it authorized by tlie proper authorities, til" company placed detectives around town and yesterday succeeded in arresting two ticket brokers doing business on Pennsylvania avenue.

Tim names of the men are Wilbur W. Marmaduko aud James L. Williams. They were were taken to the Seventh precinct station and locked up in a witness cell, but were released on bail. These men, it is said, have been in the habit of purchasing passes that werestoieu from the company's office by some employe of tho road, who had also forged upon them tho name of M.

A. Powers, chief clerk to General Manager (Well, nnd without whoso signature they would have been worthless. It Is reported that other brokers in this eity have been handling the pusses and that more arrests are ukely to follow. The oflleials of the road decline to give tho name of the oflloial whom they suspect of do fruuding them. MRS.

DELONU ACQUITTED OF MURDER. I'lio Verdict Kccclrct Willi Applmtwo In the Court Itoom. BixaiiAMTOS, N. November 30 Tho jury iu tho Doloug murder cose brought in a verdict shortly after 9 o'clock this morning of not guilty. The case was given to tho jury about 5 o'clock last evening and the llrst ballot stood 11 for acquittal and 1 for a verdict of murder in the Jlrst degree.

All nuritt the one ob stinate juror held out against his colleagues, but was finally won over to the majority. The scone in the court room when tho verdict was announced ya.s one of great excitement. Tbo prisoner at the liar was sobbing, but when the verdict was given the room was filled with cheers and hurrahs, the clapping of bands and the stamping of feet. Tlie defendant raised her hands and implored God's blessing upon the jury. The case was ono of great Interest.

In October, 1SD1. Mrs. Delong caught 1kt husband with a woman of low character. She remonstrated and a quarrel ensued. led up to the shooting.

The plea put. in by the defense was insanity and Kelt defense. The evidence was at times quite contradictory, but the story of wrongs and abuse which the defendant, had suffered at thn hamls of her husband, which was brought out in the testimony of witness forthe defense, evidently satisfied the jury that Mrs. Delong had acted in self defense. Judge Parker presided at the trial, which lasted over a week.

The prosecution was conducted by District Atonvy Painter and Alexander Cumming. defense by George B. Curtis and ex Congressman S. C. Millard.

Tho verdict gives universal satisfaction. OORfCMLS HAS Tlie Farm IHv Was Kiisng'cd to ltnn Was Ci to aciw Prank C. Doreuius of Lexington avenue has begun a suit, through M. L. Towns, to recover sums aggregating 'r'siil from Herman Mahnken.

Mr. Doreuius was a carpenter. In his complaint lie says that on August 25, the defendant aske, him to go to Blooming grove, Pike county, and there take charge of a farm which he Mahnken owned. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant told him be would put the place in repair nnd stuck it with everything 'cssary for fanning. If the plaintiff would go there and take charge, the defendant, it is claimed, promised to furnish him with food for one year, chickens, eonl and such sums of money as were necessary to carry on the farm work.

The plaintiff says his compensation was to be half tic proceed. of tne farm products. The plaintiff gav up his carpenter business on September 1 and went to Ulooming Grove. There, says, be found things far from what he expected from Mr. Muhnken's description.

The plaintiff says he had the defendant come on, but be refused to improve the condition of affairs or to live up to the terms of the agreement. In addition to 00() claimed as damages for breach of contra' the plaintiff asks for other daniuges to the sum of 6tSii in all. A HKOOKLVN IiOV BEHIND BARS. Helfl to Await Hie Arrival of 'cv Officers. Charles Creher, 17 years old.

who savs he is a Brooklyn boy, Charles Adams and Henry Lucas of tin? United States training ship l'orts mouth, were held by Justice Il igan to day, in the Essex Market court. New York, to await the arrival of olllcers Iror.i New Tic prisoners are charged with being implicated in a robbery of 000 worth of jewelry and other proportv from the farm house of Mrs. Charles Purdy or Red Bank, N. J. Mrs.

Purdy is a mother of Ambrose H. Purdy, the well known New York Br her was employed as a farm hand. He says he ran away from his home iu this eity about two years ago. CURIOUS FEATURE OK A MUVREIt UtSK. DENVntt.

November In th William T. Boberts. the court of appeal of I le hi' cidcl that the divorce gr: by tie: lower court is void. Boberts under sentence of death for the lniirdor of Heiirv An appeal for anew trial is now pending iu the supreme court. Boberts by this decision i declared the lawful wife of tlie condemned and issur h.

is privileged totestify nenmst her husband. It was on her evidence that Boberts was convicted aside from her testimony there was no legal pr of that Boberts iMiuniie. ti deed. The dt cision will have nn iinpor; tr.a: upon iiicecal now ricii'tiag in tie com i Ic HIV of probability that with M. sire son from the court record murder cannot bo proved.

Fivo ircat Mmlird TrsiiinK, n. c'lHhinjc feattiro of tho Xow Yori; Centrnl by Piwtach (tan lafent, most brilliant au.il Vulia ule lifcut devinixl for 4.Je. Several Teachers Resign From the Cathedral School. Differences Willi Head Master Moore Snid to Be the Reason He Denies That He Criticised the Members of the Faculty, or Thnt He Meddled With Their Private The Matter In the Hands of the Trustee What One of the Retiring Pril'cs Says. As the culmination of strained relations of long standing between Charles S.

Moore, head master of St. Paul's cathedral school, at Gordon City, L. and several of the instructors under him, the resignations of six of the faculty have lieon forwarded to the trustees to take effect at the close of the present term. Those who are to leave are Daniel Luther Lawrence, instructor in English lan guage and literature; Artnur rowion reasioo, mat hematics Louis Leveret Hooper, chemis try, pby ics and mathematics: Oiisviile Mno pherson 'aniha. u.

drawing, English history nnd locution Morris William Croll. Latin, Froncn and spelling, and chaplain, Hov. Charles Augustus Jessup. he resignations ot these musters were nanciea to Mr. Moure last week.

Although it was long since intimated that there was a lack of cordial ity among tic professors uo serious trouble was anticipated and the news of tho ae Hon tak. a now. which Jeakcil out in a mysterious way. has created considerable talk among the patrons of the school. Many uglv rumors were at once set on foot as to the nature of tlie trouble at St.

Pauls. It was said that Mr. Moore had mad" remarks to visitors rolleefing upon the ability of masters; under him and that he had charged them openly with incompetency, that he lost no opportunity to make a display of bis authority and that he had meddled ia their private affairs. One rumor was to the olleet that UT. Moore bad expressed himself as being do ideilly avers to the attention one of the masters vas paving a young woman uar I' City, and that he had spoken to the naster about it.

Mr. Moore was seen at the school bv an Eaui reporter to dny. His med surprised that any intimation of trouble in the school had reached the outside world. Regarding the differences between himself and the masters, which he did not deny existed. Mr.

Moore would sav absolutely nothing. He preferr that tho matter should be left entirely with the trustees, whoso attention he had calb to it. When asked if he had at unv time criticized th" masters his denial was most emphatic. He further said he had never made any complaints to the trustees and knew absolutely nothing of tho existence of any trouble until last week. Mr.

Moore would not say that he had received any resignations, relernng the reporter to the trustees. The talk OI lus middling with the private affairs of the masters was tlio merest bosh. Mr. Moore informed the reporter that the instructors were busy in their class rooms and could not be seen. He arranged a live minute interview with Professor Lawrence, however.

Mr. Lawrence is tho instructor in English literature, a young man with a Dartmouth degree of A. JJ. Ho admitted that ho was one of tho six who had resigned and was quite willing to talk now that the affair bud leaked out. Mr.

Lawrence said that he was tlio llrst to tender his resignation. Ho did so because he Jid not like Mr. Moore, who bad made things very unpleasant for the professors for a long time. The occasion which brought about his resignation was Mr. Moore's refusal to grant him certain favors which his health demanded nnd which had been recommended by his physician.

On being questioned as to particulars Mr. Lawrence said he was iu delicate health, and his physician had told him lie should have a late breakfast onco in a while and prolonged morning naps would be beneilehil. When informed of this, Mr. Moore had said that could not be, as It was contrary to the discipline of the school. Mr.

Lawrence nt once forwarded his resignation and the live masters followed his example. They had no special grievance, Mr. Lawrence said, other than their dislike for Mr. Mooro. During the past year and a half ho had made himself particularly offensive.

His system was cold and severe, and the masters were disciplined almost as much ns the cadets. "There has been no Lawrence," but life here is and Mr. Moore's refusal said Mr. irksoino to ac Ute lust cede to 111V requests WHS straw. We believe that we aro acting for tlio bv rc.

igning our best interests of the schoo positions, as no worK could ever be dune with the present fucutly." Tho Rev. Charles Augustus Jes.up, the resigning chaplain, is ill at the see house and could not be seen to day. Mr. Moore has been lead muster at St. Paul's during tic past eight years.

There are at present 10a cutlets in tlio school. KILLED WHILE nUKKSMXH HE It MOTHER. Special to the Associated Press.l Jackson, November tie Bill Manns, a tough character living at Lomasville. eight miles east of here, commenced to beat his wife with the butt end of his revolver, when ids 11 year old daughter. Nellie, interfered.

Sho tried to wrest the frn him and it was discharged, k.llnig her instantly. The community is aroused and Ivncbin i threatened. BOSTON WOMEN WHO WANT TO VOTE. Huston. November Ilegistration for the municipal election in Doston closed at 10 o'ciocli his; i veiling.

Tlie names of about sii hundred men and nearly ono thousand women have been added to the list. This is a Bain of i.boiit four thousand over last year's registrfk tiull. LOCAL NEWS IX HUIEF. Tie Letter Carriers" Mutual Benefit association will hoel its eighteenta annual concert and ball this evening at the Academy of Music. This association, which i one of the best of the kind in this city, was started in with fifteen members.

At present the membership is In tweiiry years it has paid out iu sick iiu i funeral benefit. Through heavy drains on it the sick beicti; fund bus become reduced mid the ball is given to repb ni tlie treasury. I 'ire di ovcrcd at 10 o'clock ir.st night, on tic second floe: of one of live buildings in course of erection en I'rosoect place, between Washington nnd UndecJiill avenues. The tlanies were caused bv workmen leaving a lire in a grate used for drviiig phi tor. Tbo buildings are owned by John i) 1 Y.imor of Chapel street, whose loss is about ijloii.

A defective line was tlie cause of a slight fire on the tup floor of the bor.se lor. Bergvn street last night. Tic furniture of Alfred Cumbers was damage to tie; extent of iTo and the house 1 DO. George DugrMl. who a incut politician ill tic iii with Blight's discc I 'ir.

street. ie '1 Ic nf the Third tri oi Mr. Ihigaii was his chief uie time was a prom em district, is serious his home, South J. Keiitia as ju tico court on Lee avenue, irk. illinm J.

I loll rlM it e. 1 31 Itverson war duelling tie l.ee a morning, for street and threatening ti lored man who lives at lined 6t(i by Justice line court this a big revolver oa the shoot those who I'liiue in bis way loh. i Kefcicr, wlc was arrested week ago for v. rihle chcehs tnca of llrooJo a. iv.

i to the j'cmteiitiary for "no 1 'iighc, to inv. viJi.i Barton the Miaiitonomob isseri oc.slv iii with 1 mi board that vessel. 1:.. be removed to the naval hospital lute this Itt'el i ei. Alietie and softhe submarine guns of Ericcs ey.

i'ts l. i i ipii for uost week i. will be iu charge of i ul the yard. Al! ac depiity gert v.ii We ho i tie government aud the tvc I the last election i.ijs u. K.

I), Mf.rshn! Big room i. iu the Fed every evening until lo o'clock, v. M. Uri le. former pastor Baptist, and who is now r.nd worl: as ecrerary of tho or tie T.vaugeii.atiou of Ire laud, is re era! 1 Hi The of th i i IVerilJg again.

i his str 'iic nt nervous prostration thought, soon bo as well as ever as Ki. rinn if agediio. was killed Br avenue; crossing of i Hi tli town. The v. ,1.

Mo r. the young nd etcrgetio past or of iic Mil Baptist church, who is been tuite sle'v sonic time and threatened with nervous prostration, has been irrftr.ted lcavo of absence for few tic of his church aud will to to recuperate. "Will Be Appointed "Within Next Two "Weeks, the There Are Three Candidates for the Place, Andrew Snllivan, ex Mayor Whitney anil cx Aldernian Black An Outsider Buy Be Chosen. The Glendennlng Shevlln Fight Few Bills to Be Sent to Albany From the Mayor's Office. Mnyor Boody will, within tho next fortnight, appoint a successor to Halsey C'orwln as city treasurer.

Mr. Corwin will send his resigna tion to tho mayor, tho same to tike effect at tho end of the year. Tho month of December is the busiest ono of tho year In the treasurer's office, as tho bulk of the taxes aro then received, and it is therefore desirable that Mr. Corwin shall remain until after the rush. Ho will not bo called upon to enter upon nis uuues as controller until January 1.

The mnyor will appoint his successor as treasurer prior to that In order that tne new man may nnve an opportu nity to look things over in tho treasurer's office and familiarize himself, as far as may be pos sible iu that period, with tno work more. Thero are three candidates rnr tno appoint ment, namely Andrew Sullivan, ex Mayor Daniel D. Whitney and ox Aldormun and Kevunue Collector ltobort Black. Mr. Hull ivin is by tho regular Democratic organization ol the Twcnty Ilrst ward, as well ns Influential men outside of politics.

Ho called upon Mayor Boody this morning, and tho two hnd pleasant hat together, dr. humvun mis ieeu cannier i tho Brooklyn post office since Joseph ('. Ilen drix was appointed uy i're3iaeat leveiauu. no was born in lirookiyn 38 years ago unci nns always lived hero. He received his education nt Kt.

1' rnneis college jw iorK, nnu onnected with number of Catholic societies. including the Benevolent legion, which hi; has represented at tho supreme council aud on other occasions. He Is also chairman of the ivil service examlnincr board of tlv post office. Cx Mayor Whitney has nn application before tho mayor. It is understood that Jir.

mis made no formal application, but friends havo spoken for him to the mayor. Mnvor uoouy has not yet wnom ho shnll appoint. He may take mie mnn who has not yet noon nameu. tin wants 10 put a representative citizen in tho office, and it is pos sible that In his judgment neither of tho candi dates before him measures up to ins standard. The fact that but three candidates have presented themselves Is singular.

It is not often that a 5.000 office has but three men after it. There is a person in the service of the city whom tho mayor regards as peculiarly qunlmed for the troasurerslnp. but his honor lias not spoken to him upon tho subject and does not consider mm in unit relation iu Treasurer determination not to leave the office until tho end ot December is ex iting comment in official circles. It is behoved bv some people thnt he should retire a week or more before that time in order to enable tho mayor to appoint a successor. 'Ihere Is nothing in this point.

If Mr. Corwin should next week nil in his resignation to eueet on Decem ber 31. tho mayor could appoint a man in lus plaeo who would take hold on January 1. Mr. Corwin holds that his duty to the city and to his bondsmen requires that ho should remain dur ing tho December rush.

George W. Glendenning, eader of the Twi nty Ilfth ward, was nt the ity hall to dnv. He said that lie proposed to afford the Shevlin faction every opportunity to make copv of the roil. He Had no apprehen sion ns to the results of the primary. If I don bent them 300 votes, said lie, "i retire or I'll out my hat," Heferrinc to Janus Fitz Gerald charge that he (Gleudenulng hobnobbed with the Republi cans only, ho said "It Is pretty hard if a man cannot talk with a friend, even If he is a Republican.

Fitz Gerald says I am in with tho silk stookiugs. Well, it is the silk stockings who aro mumng tne iwenty (lfty a Democratic ward." Gerald is an inspector employed in the purveyor's bureau of tho department of eity works. Mr. Glondouing is supposed to control the patronage for tho Twenty fifth ward. Mayor Boody will shortly begin work on his annual message to tho common council.

He will ngnin discuss th question of tin annexation of the county towns, which ho favors. He disapproves or legislation for the towns when Brooklyn has to pnj' nearly till of tile expense. Ho thinks the towns should bo made a part of the city and bear their share of the expenses. There will bo much fewer bilk than usual sent to Albany Trom the. mayor's office nt the next session "of the leglsliitare.

Most of tho city's wants have been provided for by legislation of last winter. Tbo mnyor snid this morning that taxes next year wouid be lower than in 18U2. Work on tho new hendqurirters for the fire, department has en suspended because tho appropriation of 127,000 lias been exhausted. Legislation will bo required to ratso tho money needed to complete the building. FLOIUDA IS WAKING UP tnd letting Head tar tltv Kipccfod Infill of Winter IToiiriats.

Jacksonville, Fla. November 30 Hotel keepers, hotel servants and drummers are pouring into Jacksonville from thn North. Tin: trains arriving to dny from Nortliorn points brought numbers of them. They aw looked upon ns the advance guard of tho tourist host. 'I'tcre are hundreds hotels, large and small, throughout the state, which will be nuinncd by tho army of colored servants now moving down the peninsula.

The opening of these houses nnturally calls for food supplies, and the commercial travelers aro hero to see that tho demand Is met. Henvy purchases are being made by dealers in anticipation of prosperous year. Hotel and railroad men say they think there will be more tourists in Florida this winter than ever before. The season at St. Augustine will not begin until January 1, when the Ponce de on will throw open its doors, but in Jacksonville and the resorts further South the leading bouses will bo ready for business early In December.

The completion of many miles of railway leading to the southernmost portion of the peninsula hns had the effect of diverting considerable travel from this city. Tho new resorts have been well advertised and thousands now proceed directly to them by rail. Despito the competition of the railroads, the St. Johns river steamers still find prollt in carrying passengers Jiml freight. Biver rates are now mucli cheaper than they wore before tho railroads came, and there will always bo a proportion of tourists who desire to penetrate Florida by the old fashioned route.

HEAVY SNOW OX LONG ISLAND. It I From KigUteen Incites to Two Feet Deep In Suffolk County. Long Irlakd Crrr, L. November SO Tho snow storm on Long IslaiiiL was tho heaviest since the blizzard of 1SSS, tho fall being from eighteen inches to two feet. At East Mineola and other places the snow Is foot or ovor in depth.

Heavy drifts have formed in many places, impeding travel on the roads. All the trains on the Long Island railroad are behind time this morning. The train which left lionkou koma for Long Inland City at A. M. is stalled between Central Park nail Hicksville.

Tho train which left i'ort Jefferson sit o'clock is fuow bound somewhere between that place and North port, and the train which left Central Park at 6:33 was unable to reach The trains from Sag Harbor and GTwnport aro mii slng. Nothing can bo learned of tnem, because the wires are down all over the island. The drifts are packed hard aud It Is likely that several hours will elapse before any of the stalled trains will be able to get through. Many of the passengers on the Ronkonkotna and Central Park trains walked from where tlie traiu was stalled to Hicksville station. Snow plows have been sent out to assist the stalled tiuins.

ikos i LKSACF.s KKsrsiiyo Reading, November ftO The largo furnace at Emaus, after a loug idleness, is being put in readiness for resumption ibis week, and No. furnace of the Brooke ran eornp my at Birds bore, after an idleness of siiino time, will resume by January 1 Wanner near St. Peters. which has been idle six months, resumed operations to day. with larire i dcrs.

on hand. I Smirc Vouf Salircrip'ioa ail. Mill for tho i I rSfth" uins al I st, Monday, 1 Oocembt ro. Chora 100. orchestra, eminent soloists, lirookiyn Choral Actdcraj of Muic.

AJc. 1 of or of it i i i Outlined for the Benefit of the Brooklyn "Visitors. The Local Committee Went to Philadelphia Yesterday nnd After Several Hours'' Parley Came to the Conclusion That the System in Vojrue There Might Be Used to Advantage Here An Elaborate Report of the Proceedings to Be JIa.de to the General Committee. The sub committeo on Republican organization which was delegated a short time ago to proceed to Philadelphia and confer with the Republican leaders there as to tho feasibility of tho system in its application to Kings county arrived in the Quaker city shortly after o'clock last night. Baside Naval Officer "Willis, W.

W. Goodrich and Ben'mtnin F. Blair, members ol that committeo, there were present Joseph Benjamin of the Sixteenth ward, chairman of the committee on reorganization: William iserri, "William Cullen Brvant and John Smith. Mr. "Willis' secretary.

The entire party put up nt the Continental hotel and shortly before 8 o'clock proceeded to tho rooms of the Ropuli nenn campaign committee, nt cnestuut street. where the confereneo was held. Tho headquarters of tho campaign committee orA much finer in their appointments for com mittee iron; man anything tne urooKiyn puime has seen in that Ijiie. One largo room filled with grent chairs and settees, luxuriously upholstered in leather, tho walls hung with paintings of party leaders, enmpaign Hags, was set apart for the confereneo. Behind a mahogany table, as the committee entered, was seated a delegation of Philadelphians in full dress suits.

The majority of them could hnrdly be called of middle ago. They wore a fresh, healthy looking set, and intelli gence was not least among their virtues, ine Brooklyn delegation was very courteously received and introduced to all tho wearers of the claw hammer, who turned out to be the clty eommittee. Strange to say, under a system which is said to aim at the destruction of bosses. tho committee were nearly all big office holders under the national and municipal governments. Cigars being passed around and a short informal talk indulged in.

Navnl Officer Willis took Benjamin F. Blair to a quiot corner and began a little confereneo as to whether it would be wise to admit the newspaper men to tho session, which was shortly to begin. Willis was very partial to the Ho said ho saw no reason whv everything shouldn't be heard and given out ns it happened to the Brooklyn public. Goodrich, too, was willing tnat tins should do tne plan. Jjinir was the only kicker.

He had some little notions of his own about the advisability of nn executive session und talked so long that to gratify him the majority of tho committee assented to his iew of the matter and tho session was made executive. Chairman Willis then talked with Charles H. Porter, chairman of the Philadelphia campaign committee, who called the meeting to order a moment later. After a rnp of his gnvel on the mahogany tablo Mr. Porter stated that sinco the nature of the conference would be conlldential tne newspaper men could await tho transaction of business in a room on the other sidu of the hall.

Mr. Porter's associates wen David Martin. Naval Officer Thomas J. Powers, Colonel John Glenn. Judge Horatio Hackett, Coroner Samuel Ashbridge, Judge Israel Durham, Revenue Collector William H.

Brooks, es Stnto Treasurer Henry Boyer and Jacob Wildemore. Tho confereneo lastod two hours and a half. It was marked by much speechifying of a noisy character nnd occasionally outbursts of applause and laughtor. It voice can bo detected accurately across a hall six feet wide, Benjamin F. Blair did most of tho shouting for Brooklyn.

Goodrich and Benjamin had many things on which to catechize the Philadelphia brottiero, but they did It in a quiet, effective way. "Willis, too, had a few things on which ho invited enlightenment. For tho Philadelphians. Coroner Ashbridge, who Is a man of llnti presence, clear brain and much ability in explaining a thing, was spokesman. On his shoulders almost entirely rested tho burden of making clear as well as attractive tho features of tho Quaker city system.

Occasionally Dave Martin lent a hand, especially where an opinion on the all important question of patronage came iu. For Mr. Goodrich ills elucidation was not complete. When tho conference was over, tho patronage bee was still disturbing tho atmosphere under the crown of Mr. Goodrich's hat.

At 10 o'clock thero was an outburst of laughter in the chamber where tho confereneo was held, and a second later tho door swung open nnd out filed a quartet of clawhammers. Tho newspaper men took this as an indication that tho session was over, but thej found by inquiry that tho prelude was just fin ished and tho real music (the patronage question about to begin. The quartet included Dave Martin, ex Stato Treasurer Bayuer and Judges Durham and Hackett, and they were on their way to tho Academy of Music, when; Chairman William llarrlty was Doing tonueroti reception by tho Philadelphia loumr.uens Democratic club. All four aro friends of Mr. Harrity and went as friends to shako his hand and shower their congratulations on him.

They were absent about half an hour and, on returning, joined their brethren in untying the skeins of patronage ethics. Tho conference ended about 10:50 o'clock. Mr. Bonjumin, Mr. Goodrich and Mr.

Willis outlined to the newspaper men what tho conference had done. They said that the system from division organization to conventions had been fully demonstrated by Coroner Ashliridu'e. Ho showed them how a division association was formed, on the first Tuesday of o. ndi year. Then he told them that tho entire district vote was registered and oflloersehosen for vim r.

Two members from the association wore elected to represent tho division in lho ward cxt utivo committeo, which has charge of the campaign iu tile ward. From each ward committee one dele, gato went to the campaign eommitte" is the potent force in the eity's dominant What Mr. Ashbridge dwelt on the fact that tho Philadelphia organization was a people's system. At i primary they cast thoir votes freely in each district nnd ho who hns tho highest number, nnd ho who has the next highest, become delegates in the ward committee." In this way tho minority, as well as tho majority party stands show of getting a representation. Then again a registering officer, under the rules of the campaign committee, cannot be one who holds any position of honor or revenue under the national, state, or municipal government.

The campaign committee, on the other hand, is made up of ono member from each ward, selected by the ward executive committee. He cannot bo president of the ward executive committee, or a candidate for any city or county office. In the matter of conventions Coroner Ashbridge told the delegation that in each of tho 810 districts of the city primaries were held for the selection of delegates. The assertion that such a system is essentially a people's system was attempted to bo rolled into fact by the argument that the convention for city or county office, containing as it does delegates, was too largo to bo controlled by any clique of politicians. Much information was not vouchsafed t.

tho newspaper men on the all important question of patronage. There is hardly uuy need to state that an open elucidation of this question, which was the biggest light the Brookiynltcs went iu search of, was necessary and tlio reason above all other? for causing the session to be secret. As fur as could be learned from the committee Dave Martin and Charles A. Porter did all the talking on this point. "How much does patronage figure in tho support of the organization iu asked tho reporter of Mr.

Benjamin. "I am he in reply, "that it isn't necessary to this system. Wo haven't anything to give, and this system is a people system, Thev have everything in their own hands. Ion see the people run the division organization, send their own delegates to conventions aud have some part in tho election of a candidate. In Brooklyn they don't.

Naturally here they are workers. I understand that they can get out 40.000 pooplo to a primary nnd all within two hours. Turning to Coroner Ashbridge, who was one of tho party, Mr. Benjamin said. "Isn't it 40.000?" "'So," said Ashbridge; ''it's ns high ns and that night was a snowy, stormy, slushy i in.

"Why, the people camo out in their slippers to rote at tknt primary Our vote here bOu. i.rel cii.utM tor a primary is a able proportion." iry favorably impressed with this sys nueil r. i njaimii. to' ji ngs that I prcs; uted iu n'rcsoi'ition to tho general cutumit I feel satislled that putromu to do with it as p. oplo Is about fcf i verv resBet I "I uwt DEBATING IN BRUSSELS Over the Propositions Submitted by Delegates.

The Committee or Twelve Has the Plan of Mr. do Rothschilds Under Consideration A Special Statement Prepared by Senator Jones. The Scheme Advanced by a Danish Ilepre sentatlre London Conunenta oh the Con ferenre. BncssELs, November 30 Tho committee of twelve appointed by tho International Monetary conference to examine into end report on the proposals submitted by Mr. Alfred de Rothschild, one of the British delegates, sat yesterday for eight hours, with only a short interval for luncheon.

The members have arranged to give thoir exclusive nttcutlon to tho work of the committee so ns to bo able to present an exhaustive report to the conference. Several experts, who are not delegates to tho conference, offered to give, evidence on tho production of tho precious metals and other points relating to the deliberations, but the committee declined to hear witnesses on any side of the questions. It is understood that the committee take, ns nearest approaching accuracy, tho statistics pro pared by Ottotnar Haupt, especially for tho use of tho conference, giving estimates compiled from the latest data the monetary stocks of the world and tho annual production and consumption of noM and silver. Senator Jones, ono of tho American delegates, has prepared a special statement on tho consumption and production of silver. The committee has consented to request the Danish delegate, C.

F. Tcitgen. to ru! unit his plan as au addendum to the do Rothschild plan. Mr. Teitgen is a monometailist.

Ho proposes the ooinago of silver five franc, four shilling, or dollar pieces, rated to gold according to the price of silver in tho year previous to tho adoption of an international agreement, with a Beignorago of 10 per cent. Ho also proposes the appointment of a permanent international commission to llx the initial price. Should the price of silver fall to 5 per cent, below tho coinage ratio, the commission will have authority to fix a now ratio and order the reooiuage of the pieces. Thes coins will bo legal tender inter nationally, imuKs to keep tnem as reserve against notes and to have the right to demand gJId in exchange for them at any time from tho government issuing tho particular coin held. The members of tho eotnmitteo declare that their proceedings must be kept completely private until definite decisions aro attained.

They will not communicate to tho delogates not belonging to tho oommittoo tho progress they aro making in the discussion. London, November SO Tho Daily Telegraph, In an editorial article, suggests that silvor be made legal tender up to the amount of In order to secure the inviolability of the rive pound pieces. It continues: "Even if the conference should adopt the Rothschild silver plan, thero might be months and perhaps years of negotiations between the different governments before anything could actually be done. But it ia universally felt that Mr. de Rothschild hns done great service to commercial interests by averting an utter smash of silver, through the collapse of tho monetary conference." The JTfuj, in its financial article, says that it is understood that tho proposed limit of tho legal tender of silver will bo redueod to i.

It also suggests that inasmuch as Sir Wlilium Version Harcourt selected Alfred de Rothschild as a deiogato to tho monetary conference the last named man has probably roceived an inkling that the British govornment will support his scheme. Tho Standard's financial article says: "The silver market, is not favorably impressed with Mr. de Rothschild's scheme. The more the uAnomo is oxaminod tho more patent becomes its impracticability. Tho collapso of the monetary conference is expected in all thoughtful circles.

AM INTERVIEW WITH SIRS. DEACON. What Sli Say. About CIcr JSimbaiirt's ltcceiit Paris, November SO Thi representative of the Associated press to day had an interview with Sirs. Deacon in regard to the threat made by her husband that if his wife's appeal as Aix was delayed ho would sue for a divorce in New York.

It will bo recalled that Mr. Deacon, when lie made this statement, made no reference to his wife's relations with Abeille as affording grounds for the granting of a divorco in New I'ork, but declared that ho would naino as corespondents Prince Lepoix, 21. Cotto Roche fouoaudd nnd M. Leon Renault. Mrs.

Deacon declared that this was the first time that she had hoard these names connected with hers. She added: "My acquaintance with tho gentlemen mentioned is most formal. I know their wives lightly, but the husbands havo never been In my house. This is. alius, only another instance of Mr.

Deacon's infamy. "In regard to the refusal of tho convent au thorlticsto again receive my daughter, Gladys, Mr. Deacon's conduct was so scandalous that the mother superior, who is a good friend of mine, Tory properly refusodto keep the child. She told Mr. when he called, tho course she would bo obliged to pursue if ho persisted in Ills confidences to tho press." AX AXTI PARXELLITE SEAT VACATED.

Clerical Intimidation the Ground for disrating Patrick Fiilliim. IiOSdon'. November 30 Mr. Gladstone has temporarily nt least lost another sent in parliament. Patrick Fullam, tho nnti Parnellite nationalist member for South Meath, was to day uasented by the finding of tho court and the election declared void.

This decision is based upon the charges of clerical intimidation in behalf of tho nnti Parnellltes and of other illegal practices. Mr. Fullam received 2.241 votes at the recent election against 2.129 for Mr. J. J.

Dal ton, the Parnellite candiduto. Tho election was sharply contested, nnd nil the influences of the clergy were thrown in behaif of the anti Pamellites. Mr. Fullam is vice chairman of the Drdgheda board of guardians and the son of a Meath farmer. The representative of South Meath in the into parliament war.

Mr. Edward Shiel, one ot.tbe educated men of the Parnellite party and who sat for tho constituency for ten years. He was a strong supporter of Parnell. Tho Pamcllites are greatly rejoicod over the result and will make an earnest I'ffort to carry the constituency at tus coming election. It is believed that they havo a very good clianeo for this, owing to tlie growing discontent among tho Irish tenantry with the numerous eviction1 nnd the lack of what they consider duo support from tho government.

THE ADVANCE IX COTTON" Without Precedent, Except EMlrlllg tlie War oS the ISt bellion. Lostdgsi, November 30 Tho Times, in its financial article, publishes a statement from What Jit, deems a trustworthy source. Intended to show that tho present rise in oottoa is with i out a procedem, except during the American 1 civil war. and that tlie movement is wholly speculative. Middlemen, it says, aro buying as fist as tlioy can in the tooth of the bad state of tradoandthe strike in Lancashire, and In tho a1 secoe of any proof of a diminution in supplies, tho estimate of nn American "crop of u.3HO,000 bales is probably, as was tho case last year, greatly underrated.

The article continues: "A prtvaio telegram from a reliable house says that the crops in Texas are much larger than is gen erailv thought, the total visible supply of cotton being scarcely 100,000 bnlcs under tho yield of In conclusion She article says that inasmuch as nt least 3.000,000 bales must hare changed 1 hands in gambling operations during the past I week, it may not be out be out of place to uttor a word of caution to avoid gambling. UNSEATING JlEJIBKUS Ol' FAItLI A3IK.NT. Losdox, November 30 Tho unseating of Mr. Nathaniel George Clayton (conservative), who was elected to represent tno iiexnara division oi Northumberland in tho house of comaions. in nreasos Mr.

Gladstone's majoftt 7 to forty. Tha most trivial to Americans, ir. irnuk C. Jaiu.i, a act be it of to It I 1 I i Opposition to the Inquiry ly tlie Sew Company. Pabis, November 80 Tho relatives of Baron Reinach, while opposing tho disturbance of his body, will, it is said, not offer any vexatious resistance to the authorities should an autopsy determined upon.

His frionds claim, however, that, even if poison should bo discovered, would prove nothing, owing to tho baron's habit of experimenting with poisons. "What tho public are most interested in is tho baron's papers, some of which, it is said, havo disappeared nnd which would bo highly valuable, if reports are true, in showing where much of tho money went wmen was expenueu in peculiar ways for Uie Panama canal. There Is no doubt that scores of deputies are trembling: with fear exposure, and all of these voted for tho overthrow of tho govornment in order, if possible, cover up their tracks during the ensuing excitement. The supporters of tho new Panama company are also strongly opposed to tho prosecution. 31.

Monehicourt, the judicial liquidator of tho Panama Canal company, is reported to have declared that he has had nothing to do with tho prosecution of the directors. In his opinion such action will bo detrimental to the reconstruction of the company, inasmuch as the public will onlv look at the faults committed, losing sight altogether of the offorts by which it has been sought to resuscitate tho scheme with reference to tho reported prolongation of tho period of tho company's concession. Notwithstanding the sympathy of many with M. De Lesseps, public opinion throughout France is in favor of tho action of the government against M. De Lessep3 and his associates in the Panama enterprise.

Even those who do not doubt his good faith or honesty say that he carried his opinions too for and led them astray. was he, they add, and ho alone, who induced them to invest their hard earned savings under the pretension that the Panama would outdo the Suez canal and insure them nnd thoir families largo fortunes. This deception, how over unintentional it may have been, they cannot forgive, and although since the final collapse of the undertaking, now three years ago, thoir anger has calmed down, still they demand that justice shall bo dealt out to all parties guilty of irregularities. Much speculation exists as to whether M. Rieard will be in tho new cabinet.

This is considered ns impossible, as President Carnot has been as strongly opposed to the Panama prosecution as M. Loubet, to say nothing of MM. de Freyeinet, Kibot and Rouvier. ibo clericals are greatly reioieeu over mo downfall of 3L Ricard on aocount of his severity in dealincr with tho church, and especially with the Archbishop of Avignon and tho Bishops of Nimes, Monipeliier, Valence and Viviers for their address to Catholic electors in April last. M.

Rieard has sternlv repressed every indica tion on tho part of the clergy of a disposition to interfere in secular affairs, and has thereby incurred the hearty ill will of the church party in the ohamber. President Carnot is said io be deeply per Dlexed bv the situation, which he had hoped to tho last to avoid. It is intimated that ho views the overthrow of the ministry as strengthens Constans in his rivalry for the presidency by causing a tendency on the part or tne Dour geolslo to look to the strong hand of Constans for protection. HOT MB. GLADSTONE'S FLAX.

LosDON. November 30 The statement in the New York Times, as cabled to this country, of what purports to bo Mr. Gladstone's coming clan for Irish home rule is auction solar as any authentic foundation is concerned. The Nottingham Express, orjran of Arnold Morley, 5L P. says the story is merely a dishing up of old and well worn propositions that havo been.

before tho countrv for six years. Tho idea of Ireland hav inir fonrnrovincial legislatures and a senate is almost universally regarded as absurd. AN KCCEXTKIC WOMAK'S HOARD. Racise, November :10 Mrs. Anthony GreeK.

au eccentric woman of Dover, recently left her home on a trip to Milwaukee. On tho way she was taken sick, carried into a farm house and died. It has been supposed that tho woman was worth considerable money, but after her death it was discovered that sho was rich and had secreted large sums of money about her homo. Fifteen hundred dollars was found in the bottom of a crock tilled with lard, in an old rag basin tho corner ot her house was found in a small box on a pantry shelf was round an other thousand; in tho woodshed and other outbuildings were found sums ranging from $500 unwar.l. In a Milwaukee bank she had depos ited $8,000.

and besido, owned a couple of farms. Hor fortune is estimated at 320,000. THE PHESIDEST'S MESSAGE. Wabhi.voton D. November 30 A special meeting of tho cabinet was called at 11:30 o'clock this morning and was held at the state department, the White House being in mourning.

The President walked over to the department. All the members were present excopt Secrotary Tracy. Tho only business before tho meeting was a discussion of tho President's message. This was read and considered in detail. The Prosident has practically completed his message to con trrnsfi and was to day ongagod in putting tho fin ishing touches upon it.

arrangins tho order of it and carefully rereading tho important passages. It will bo ready to be placed in the hands of the printer Monday morning nnd will be sent to congress on Tuesday. GOOD DAT FOR. DUCKS AT BKOADWATKB. Exmoke, November 30 Although tho northwest wind is still blowing at a rate of over twenty five miles an hour the sun has come out bright and tho day is an ideal one for ducking.

Tlie tido is again out of its bed and the waves are very high, but the conditions aro all favorable "for excellent sport. The bay is covered with ducks, which are divided into small flocks of fifteen to twenty each. President elect Cleveland, accompanied byL. Clarke Davis, left at 8 o'clock this morning in the sailboat S. B.

Robbins for the new floating blind which is anc' 'red just east of high shoal, four miles from tic Ending. A good supply of decoys was carried small boat. It is intended to spend the entire day on the old scow, and tho indications point to the most successful day's sport that Mr. Cleveland has yet enjoyed. IT DROPPED FKOJI TIIE COMET.

DEXvua, November 30 A News special frnm New Castlc.Col.. says: "About 0 A.M. yester dav a stone welshing probably ten tons fell from th skv. strikiut; the earth a mile northeast of this town. There were no witnesses as far as known to the meteor's fall, but tho fact that it sunk deep into the earth and was in a heated condition when discovered, leaves no doubt in the mimis nf tho inhabitants as to whera it camo from and great excitement oxists.

The stono is a color entirely foreign to the locality, beinc slato colored and the people aro convinced that dropped from tho much talked of comet." CO CRT iSV APPEALS CA1.ESDA11. Aj.hant. N. November 30 Tha court of appeals calendar for to morrow is Nos. 8o, 100, 105 70, 100, 110.

5 13 aud 131. A LITTL South Carolinian ims of it years. anl ft bristit damsel yon wtil admit stie nas written a paraphraat) of an old and notable poem which rnna aa folloKs: Tiiere a man in onr toivn. Ami be iras wondrous wiry, He went into a Rrocery store, jid. what d'ye think he bio'a? 'Tffaii uomethin batter than Heef or Lamb, Or Veal.

a "FEiinis DrLifioc Hist" Ho carried it homo and boiled it well. And then bt, rang tha dinner bell And, aa ttloy all aat down tn eal, Says he, "Wbal is a greater treat Thau a I'Kaius' Dei icwrsUiM!" South Clro is all rUht. Wo wonder who could count best of houic who feel au lnterret in lho famoKa Hams and Bacon. Tho business of thi3 houao haSKto vn lo irraat proportions with many yesra of intones uevotisa lo a few cardinal Those ar3 promptnass. courtesy.

Consoniora bare no chacoe to prove Ibo and third of theso. bnt tne; will testify to the hrst. Ia jo.ir tai.lo rca'Jlarbr supplict with ta Bnelteats' lifj. iynltcs went to the Union League club, on Chest nut aua rw lltn streets, where suppor was served. Mr.

Goodrich took a train for home and did not attend the spread. The others remained In Philadelphia until this morning. THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONISTS. It Is Srtict There .11 a. Kc an Outbreak fit Any Time.

CitrcAoo, 111., Novombor 30 Sonor Jose Marin Garcia, a wealthy Cuban planter, whoso planta tions lie on the railroad from Havana to Mntanzas, is at the Palmer house. Speaking of tho recently organized revolutionary move ment in Cuba, he said: "Cuba does uot like its present form of gov erament, that of being ruled from Madrid, and having a governor sent ovor to rule the people in the uamo of thu infant kinrr. Personally like the present Government official, but I think if wo were allowed to rule our own island wo could do it much bettor. Tho old revolutionary spirit is by no means dead, and though many of tho leaders nro either in prison or exile the movement is kept alive, money Is eon stontly raised and the people of the United States need not bo surprised to hoar at any time that tno old warfare has broken fortn. in Soanish srovernmeiit keeps a standinx army in Cuba almost equal to the army of the United States, nndMieovo castle, at tho entrance to tne harbor of Havana, is kept garrisoned, and thi harbor is always guardod by a Spanish mnn of war, which could shou tuo town in case ot in surroetiou." HEADY FOH THE HANGING.

Tile Execution of OJkcu to Take Place iu Dorcliestcr, To morrow. Dobchesteu, N. November 30 Radcliffe tho hangman, arrived here to day to officiate ut tho execution of Buck Ho made no secret of his identity. Iu conversation ho said that he ilrst went into his occupation when read that a condemned man was tortured for fourteen minutes before he died. ItadoliiTo is of tho oniuiou that tho arrangements being made hero at present aro such that unless somethiii; unexpected happens Buck's death will bo instantaneous.

An inclosed annex is being built to tho ini and the condemned man from his cell can hear the sound of the hammers as tho building of hi. scaffold goes on. Ho will bo hanged by the up ward jor and not the old fashioned drop. The weiglit employed Is iiU5 pounds an Buck's weitrht is 1G0 pounds. The execution will take place between and 10 o'clock to mor row.

Sheriff McQueen to day received a telegram from tin: department secretary of the stale de partment that an order in council was pnssoii uirectmn that tho law oo allowed to it: course. Tho iaw demands that the prisoner buried within tho walls of the jail, tut. as thi is impossible, tho lather Cormier hns ap plied for permission to take ehargo of tho body and an application to that effect has beon mud bv the sheriff to tho lieutenant governor in council. LOS ANGELES PKOPERTV OWNERS SUED, A Woman ClaiiiiN Title to $1, IVorlh ot CCcul Estate. Los Axosi.es, November 30 Mrs.

Adelin Freeman, living in Sac Diogo, has illod a sui here in which she sets up claim to 51,500,000 worth of property, and makes sixty two persons more or loss prominent in the city, defendants. She claims to bo the legitimate child of Gaston Oxart. a Basque Frenchman, who died in this eitv ISSs. lenvimr the property in question. After Oxart died ono Simou i Glass appeared in court aud offered for probate what purport! to be the will of the deceased, wherpy the en tire estate was devised to him.

Mr. Freeman was not then living with her father and, thougl she attempted to secure a footing In court, failei to do so through fault of her lawyer. Since tb cstute has been distributed various pieces of the property have passed into tho hands of peopl who paid value for them without any knowledge of this heir, ami since none of them have held adverse possession for live years, Mr. Freeman wins her suit they will all have to Kivo up their properties to her. The will did not mention Mrs.

Freeman, and under the law In California a child not mentioned in a will in herits just as though there is no will, aud sin Mrs. Freeman is the only child she will ta! everything. The estate embraces some of th most valuable portions of the city. TIIK COAL CHEEK MIXKiiS. Cuattanoooa.

November 30 Lieuten ant J. Perry Fyfl'o id' tho Coal Creek garrison, who commanded that camp after Captain Kellar Anderson was captured by miners last summer was asked about the reports that miners were Drcnarinc to release the convicts again. Ho re in tlie l.roxs corresnondent that rumor.i around the camp that wJjUo dil; not al)urehend any trouble the next few days "au did uot know what rninht happen before liachanau wont out of office on January 3. It is well known that Buchanan was in sympathy with the minors from the weak and vacillating courso duriUK the trouble last AugUHt. After Governor elect Turney is installed tho miners know tbo law will be Bternly enforced, therefore it ia believed that if action is tukon it will bo before thu new your.

on, 5in.i.s stop vronic. Ht XTSVH.r.F., X.ivembor HO The Hunts vilie oil mills employing over eighty hands, stopped werk owimc to the hi'h price of cotton feed nnd the low price of oil. The mills have been runnini; for over ten years. Xlic Xexv VotU. Central is tho Houic of tho Empire St Eiprasa fastMt train iu tho world.

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