The Beatrice Daily Express from Beatrice, Nebraska • 1

1 I 105 Circulation Today. IO5O Clrcofation Toay SI XT KK NTH YEAR BEATRICE NEBRASKA TUESDAY EVEINING DECEMBER illl 1899 Bea trice i SEVEN MEN SHOT IN DALLAS. MAY REVIVE THE FENIANS. CALL FOR NORMAL SCHOOLS SUA FOUiiKILLEDiN WRECK Northern Pacific Freight Trains CAUfdPlA BlMiV I i DUTCH I3ISAFFECTI0N. England Is Warned of the Spread of the Uprising.

A Severe Earthquake Damages Estimated a.t $50,000 Buildings Toppje Cody Wants Order Rescinded Fierce Gale on Lake Michigan Business Man i Commits "ill Three Men Killed in Southern Pacific Wreck Carlisle IndianS'Win. Come Together. OPEEATOR MAKES A BLTTNDEE. When the Crash Came 'lie Took to the Mountains and-His Whereabouts Are Unknown Engineer, Fireman and Tvro Tramps Hilled and Several Injured. Missoula.

Dec. 26. By a wreck on the Northern Pacific, six miles east of Bear Mouth, four men were killed and several injured. The dead: Engineer K. B.

Rheim. Fireman C. A. Dickson. Two Tramps, stealing a The injured: Brakeman Wallace Mix, who was seri ously scalded and bruised: Engineer J.

Beebeand. Conductor L. A. Yake. The operator at Bonito allowed the freight train from the west to pass when it should have been held on the siding.

The train from the west was a heavy one, in charge of Conductor Yake, with Engineer Rheim at the throttle. The westbound freight was in charge of Conductor McEachen and Engineer Beebe and was a light train, a stockcar containing 17 horses and the caboose making up the train. Fireman Dickson and the tramps were instantly killed. -Rheim died at the hospital. The coroner's inquest may reveal the identity of the two tramps.

The horsecar was smashed to splinters and it is inconceivable how any of them escaped, but only nine were killed. As soon as the operator at Bonito heard of the wreck he took to the hills and has not been heard of. He was a substitute. NAKED LIGHTS WERE USED. Fifteen Bodies Hecovered From Braznell Mine at Brownsville.

1'a. Brownsvilus, Dec. 26. The revised list of the recovered dead in the Braznell mine explosion, numbering 1 5, and those missing and almost abso lutely certain to be in the mine, around dozen, is as follows. Dead Andrew Ragships, John Po-kelia, Michael Harbeck, Andrew Para- rmlr Cto-nr-tra TTdnrr TT.icro"ir T3tfl" i Orosier, William Thomas, Michel hall, Samuel Meese, Albert Meese s.

Michael Magic, George Kovitz, Joseph Potsky, Joseph Hagyar. Known to be missing: John Bndas, John Logos, George Wasilko, Andrew Muschell, Paul Laundes, Thomas Kuss- lak. Andrew Toursizki, Joseph Podo- lnW Yam. iuzky. George Vosylko, Andre Rapsch.

That nakod lights and unlocked safety lamps were used in a dangerous mine was officially confirmed by Pit Boss Thomas J'nes, who made a statement which forms the most sensational chap-1 ter in the management of the mine I which has yet developed, admitted that on Tuesday Mr. Jones morning lie. issued a general order that the minors could dispense with safety lamps. Bodies of Maine Victims Arrive. Newport News, Dec.

26. The battleship Texas, in command of Captain Sigsbee, arrived here with the remains of the men who lost their lives by the destruction of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. The bodies of the Maine heroes, which were brought up on the Texas, will be transferred to a Chesapeake and Ohio train today and will be taken to Washington for interment in Arlington cemetery next Thursday. Chaplain Chadwk-k, who was chaplain of the Maine, is in charge of the remains of the dead heroes and will accompany them to Washington. Not more than a score of the bodies on the Texas were identified.

AroiHlo Total I Iowa Teachers 1 Seek a Flan For Improv- lng-Ed actional Conditions. Des Moines Dec. 26. The 45th an nual session of the State Teachers' association will be held in Des Moines this week. The attendance at these meetings grows larger each year, and it is expected that 1,500 to 2,000 educatora from all parts of the state will be the guests of -Des Moines during the session.

The subject of chief importance, perhaps, is how to secure better educa tional conditions for Iowa. This question will be considered the second day of the session, and the discussion will be led by President MacLean of the Iowa State university. It is expected that the matter of additional normal schools will be brought under this head. President MacLean, during a late visit to Des Moines, expressed him self as favoring the Kansas idea. YOUNG IS PROMOTED.

Appointed Military Jo vernor of Prov inces of Northwestern Luzon. Manila, Dec. 26. General Young has been appointed military governor of the provinces of northwestern Luzon, with headquarters at Vigan. His command includes the Thirty-third infantry, under Colonel Luther Hare, and the Third cavalry.

He will establish permanent stations at San1 Fernando and Loaag, with outposts wherever needed. The Sixteenth infantry will proceed to Aparri, garrisoning towns as may be deemed necessary in the provinces of Cayagan, Isabela and Nuevo Viscaya, of which Colonel Hood has been appointed military governor. General Young and Colonel Hood are establishing civil municipal governments, and the ports in northern Luzon will be opened for trade about Jan. 1. Niagara Falls Mystery.

Niagara Falls, Dec. 26. Two young men, who names are unknown, were driven to the cliff above the promenade, at the whirlpool rapids on the Canadian side of the river, and were lowered to the promenade. They did not return in an hour and search was made for them. Footprints of the two men in the snow were followed to the extreme end of the promenade toward the whirlpool.

Farther along the bank there were signs of a body having fallen in the snow and the footprints of only one man could be discerned. The police are inclined to look on the mysterious affair as a case of murder and suicide or double suicide. Tallinan-Fnnk Nuptials. Harlan, Dec. 26.

James Tall-man and Miss Mabel Funk of San Jose, were married yesterday at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. by Rev. Miller of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Mr. Tall man was bugler of company of the Fifty-first Iowa regiment. He made the acquaintance of Miss Funk in San Francisco while on his way to the Philippines. Educators Going: In for Athletics. St.

Joseph, Dec. 26. All the public schools of the Missouri valley will be represented here Wednesday at a convention called by public educators for the purpose of forming an athletic association, features of which may become a part of the curriculum. Indoor and outdoor athletic contests will be encouraged. Fatal Qnarrel Over Poker.

Clinton, Dec. 20. A murder was committed at Weldon, 10 miles southeast of here. Harry Summers, of Weldon, a carpenter, and "Doc" Marcum, a farmhand near Deland, in Piatt county, engaged in a quarrel in a game of Marcum shot and killed Summers. Marcum was drunk at the time of the killing.

Salvation Army Feeds Poor. New York, Dec. 26. The Salvation Army furnished Christmas dinners to almost 25,000 persons yesterday. They made the great Madison Square Garden their headquarters for the day and from here they gave away over 3,000 large baskets of food, each containing enough for a family of five persons.

Pnxico Milling Compavy Assigns. Puxico, Dec. 26. The Puxico Milling company has made an assignment. TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The silk ribbon trust project failed. Professor George Miller, a well known educator, died at Nashville Sunday night. The number of dead in the Braznell mine disaster near Brownsville, is placed at 40. Arthur Pryor of Yandalia, accused of murdering his father, strongly denies his guilt. On New Year's day direct telephonic communication will be opened between Berlin and Paris.

The time limit for reopening the broken Broadway bank of Boston has been extended for one week. Engineer Hank McGee of Denison, died Sunday after continuous service on the "Katy" for 24 years. It is reported the bubonic plague has made its appearance at Noumea, capital of the French penal colony of New Caledonia. Mabel Powell, the girl who recently suicided in Chicago under peculiar circumstances, was buried Sunday at her former home in Paris, His. Jake Staats, marshal of Lenepah, was shot and had his throat cut there while trying to arrest a man named Moore.

He is still alive. United States officials are raiding illicit stills in Georgia. Nearly 100 have been run down during the last ten days. In one place 4,000 gallons of beer were poured out. General A.

P. Stewart, resident member of the Chicantauga military park commission, is lying at his home in Chattanooga, very ill from the effects of a fall on a slippery sidewalk- The steamship Ariosto was wrecked near Hatteras Twenty-one of the crew attempting to reach shore in small boat were drowned. Those left on board were rescued by the life-saving crew after au all-day struggle. Two Bead, Two Dying and Three Wounded In Texas Town. Dallas, Dec.

26. Dallas has not known so many, bloody affrays on Christmas in many years as were yesterday. Charles Miller shot Walter Meyers dead in the street and fled. Albert Hall got into a quarrel with two men named El ward and Murray Cecil, brothers, and shot the Cecils. Edward is reported dying, but Murray will recover.

Hall is a fugitive. A negro, name unknown, partially wrecked a Chinese restaurant in Ervay Street, with a dynamite cracker and hit the Chinaman, Dock Coun, in the head with a brick. As the Chinaman turned to get a pistol the negro ran away. The Chinaman fired upon the first negro in sight andpdlled Jeff Thoniiis, an innocent bystander. The Chinaman is in jail.

John McMillan and Clay Patton, are suffering from bullet wounds and Z. PhilUps had a leg broken in three places by a bullet. They are white men and were attacked in different parts of the city by men who escaped. TELEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD Bushrod Underwoo-i, who fame as a scout in the army of Northern Virginia, died in Washington Mondav, aged. 56.

Over 2,000 negroes have departed from Georgia in the last few weeks Mississippi. An exodus is prevailing in that state. Mrs. Mary Hoffman No. 1 of Detroit is asking-why her husband, Louis Hoffman, convicted of bigamy, has not been sentenced.

Detroit detectives have arrested a crowd of boys of good families, who were committing small depredations because tbey wanted to be 'desperadoes." Roland Reed, the actor, is seriously ill at St. Luke's hospital, New York, suffering from appendicitis, and his road engagements for the holiday week have been cancelled. Oscar Wilde, who has for some time been living in Paris, may have to fight a dnel. He became involved in an altercation in a restaurant with M. the explorer, and as a result cards were exchanged.

Judge De Haven in the United States district court at San Francisco, has de- ded that minors over 18 years-do not Jisfc iu fche aud wheunce en. usted they must serve their term. Mrs. Mary Garrett, one of the most ncted of women prisoners in the Ohio was pardoned Christmas day. She entered the prison Oct.

5, 1888, under sentence of death, carrying a 0306 ner arms. Having been con victed of cremating htr two imbecile etep-chiidren at Spencer, Medina county. The Shame of It. "Doesn't it hurt your conscience to wear those pretty bird wings on your hat?" It does a little, because they are not genuine wings. They are only ciever imitations, fjuieago irunine Typ writer usrs snmid know that The Expkks" keeps the fitt and most e-mplete liw of tyi w-ritr HiipftiiMt in the THE "PERFECTED OXYCEXOR RISC.

The Most Successful 3IHhod of Curing Diseases Ever DiscTrMl. Scores of Thousands of Supposed lpless Cases of Disease Cured A 1'erfect System for tbe Cure of Disease Srithont Medicine or Electricity-Multitudes Uaptur usljr Applaud tht Truly Mrvelos Achievements cf this Scientific Instrument and Unqualifiedly Ilecoiiiniend it toS iff. ring Humanity. Not only at a distance, but. in our wn eireec.

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E. (larduer, 424 Scott street. Mrs. Lehigb, Ash street. In the coH- try: J.

Ward law. Jeorge Shoemaker. Mrs. J. M.

drowning. J. Pheasant. E. A.

'Jrotjan, Cortland, and many others of short treatment which he result is not fuliy known As long as theie is life there, fs hope. Let no one despair, but procure a Vr-, f-cted Oxygenor Kirg" without delay, and if there is the h-nst foundation left with, which to build eure is assured. From 2 to Hi honr treatment with the OxytreiMT ill mjflicHto reduce fever to normal, whether in its inci'iency or niter beeommg hrn.iy o-v-iptt. lo use the i tint rilllH ilt is to be r.f its wondeiful iver iu thcur of dis eases. 1 Here is no thuoii pin statement, for we are not dealiuer with disenses by the the of Kisoit'! medicines, but nxvjyti, which is the life of a.1! theaniuia.1 Our terms until Jar.

I re 12.r0 cash and 50 in GO dn.vs. -fr dnte the payiniif will each, instead of $12 50. Those -wishit instrument or an agency will plejse c.ili Ht our oilier over the Oniahf cash st'-re. t'onrt street. Look for sijrn Oxygenor Co.

at foot of stairs and on the windows, Sotitliern Nebraska Oxygenor (h. C. C. JOHNSON CO. Omaha Paper Prints a Story Concerning Alleged Plans of Irishmen.

Omaha, Dec. 26. "There is something more than a likelihood that the pro-Boer ajritation, now so general throughout the United States, will lead to the resuscitation of the once celebrated organization among Irish -Americans, known as the Fenians, which planned and executed an invasion of Canada in 1866. "Intimations have reaohed Omaha from other the Bee says', "that an address, calling for a renewal of the Fenian organization and the Clan-na-Gael had been sent out from this city to Irish-Americans in other places. developed the fact that there is some sort of a secret movement on foot among the Irish enthusiasts in this and neighboring cities, which has for its object some decisive steps of a more belligerent character toward England than a simple declaration of sympathy for the Boers.

"The' movement here will be inaugurated by a meeting to be held next Sunday; when some measures are expected to be taken. The conviction is quite general among them that there should be an organization effected which would make its existence effective, if only by a threat of repeating the Fenian invasion of 1866, as it would deter the British from sending any more troops to Africa. "Prominence has doubtless been given to Omaha and Nebraska in the rumors of this movement because of the activity of the Irishmen of Nebraska in land league affairs within the last dozen years and because of the further fact that the bones of the most prominent of the leaders of the invasion of over 33 years ago rest in an Omaha cemetery. Beneath a handsome monument erected over his grave by the Irish nationalists in 1893, General John O'Neill sleeps in an honored grave in the Holy Sepulcher cemetery just beyond the western limits of the city. He commanded the invading Irishmen at the battle at Ridgeway, near Niagara Falls, June 2, 1866." They Start Oat for Cuba.

Omaha, Dec. 26. Paul Van Der Voort, who starts out from New York Dec. 30 for La Gloria, with a party of 350 people who gather at New York, set out from Omaha last night. The colonists who accompanied him from this city are: W.

E. Wood, nephew of General Freight Agent Wood of the Union Pacific railway; William Carson and J. L. Rate-kin, the latter formerly of the Third Nebraska volunteers; B. F.

Seibert, all of Omaha; Rev. Father Hovora of Saunders county; W. L. Ballard and Mr. Olseu of Oakland, W.

F. Robinson of Norfolk, J. F. Earley and Frank Jaucoch of Wilber. Nearly Three Blocks Destroyed.

Hastings, Dec. 26. Nearly three blocks of buildings in the business portion of town, principally fronting on Vermillion street, were burned, with a loss of about $200,000. The fire broke out in R. C.

Libby sawmill, evidently the work of an incendiary, and the entire plant was consumed. St. John's hotel, owned by John Klois, and the saloon of Kleis Grub were both destroyed. Ei-(ioTernor Furnas Weds Again. Lincoln, Dec.

26. Former Governor Robert W. Furnas, now in his 76th year, and Mrs. S. D.

Jamison were mar ried yesterday at the home of the bride at Brownville. For 15 years Mr. Furnas has been secretary of tho state board of agriculture and is well known in central and western states as a successful fair manager. Mr. Furnas lost his first wife three years ago.

Omaha Jackson Club's Bnq; net Omaha, Dec. 26. The local Jacksonian club will give its 10th annual banquet Jan. 8. The speakers who have ac cepted invitations are Mayor Harrison of Chicago, former Governor Hogg of Texas, Congressman Carmack of Mem phis, David Ovt-rmeyer of Kansas, Will iam J.

Bryan and Willis J. Abbott of the Democratic press bureau. Governor I'oynter's Father is Bead. Lincoln, Dec. 26.

-William Chapman Poy liter, father of Governor Poynter, died yesterday at his home at Albion, aged 79. He was born in Kentucky, lived many years at; Eureka, and ha3 been a resident of Nebraska 15 years. Governor Povuter was with his father when he died. Cody Want Order Iteseinded. Omaha, Doc.

26. Colonel Cody is on his way to Washington to urge the In diau commissioner ro rescind his recent order prohibiting Indians from leaving the reservations to travel with shows. Colonel Cody says it is a benefit to the Indians to go about among civilized peo ple. Carlisle Indians Win. San Francisco, Dec.

26. Yesterday the east and west lined up for the first-time on the gridirou, the opposing teams being Carlisle of Pennsylvania and tha University of California. Six thousand people witnessed the game. Berkely put np a magnificent game and held the Indians down in fine style, the score at the end of the game being 2 to 0 in fa vor of Carlisle Ihdians. Many Farmers Burned Out.

Aberdeen, Dec. 2b. JJUTing a high northwest wind Saturday evening a prairie fire started east of Eureka and swept over the country, causing great destruction of hay and grass on the ranges. Many farmers were entirely burned out. The fire was the most extensive for years, embracing a tract sev eral miles wide and five miles long.

Almanac of the Bay. Tuesday Sun rises at sets at 4:37. Moon rises at 1:16 a. m. The Weather Iowa: Fair; continued cold Tuesday and Wednesday; fresh west to north winds.

Nebraska: Fair Tuesday; probably colder in western portion; Wednesday fair; north' to east wind. is Fcilt on the Coast Over- 1 Suicide. 3 IT I Prisoners war office in London, asking that three field but ejies be sent from Canada, so there wi ll ho no change in the make-up of the se ioud Canadian contingent. It Canton Street Cars Barn. Cantos- Dec.

26. Fire started in an electx Id heater in one of the Canton-Masillon cars last night after all the cars had bfen run into the barn. Only three cai were taken out intact. Loss, by insurance. 4 1 1 Ipswich Scorched.

26. Fire at Ipswich totally Jc estroyed a livery stable, blacksmith finop and saloon. Total loss, ihsurance, $500. FEARFUL DEED OF A FATHER. 1 1 Farmerf Kills Ilia Children, Fires His Homo aod Commits Suicide.

Chilli 3OTHE. Nov. 26. William J. Thomis aged 60 years, a farmer 11 miles southwest of here, shot and killed bis three children, set fire to his house and then committed suicide some time during ,1 le night.

The children were John, aged 18 years; Lavis, 14, and Edna, 12 JThe blackened and charred bodies of Thomas and his victims were found in the smoldering ruins of his home by neighbors in the morning. Financial, trouble is supposed to have impelled Thomas to the terrible crime. He had lost' his farm by a mortgage and creditors took the last of his stock Saturday. His Wife committed suicide in August, 1898, bee ause, it is alleged, he had been detected inf theft. It is said -that before her deata she exacted a Thomas to-kill himself and children at that tinW, but he lacked the courage to commit iie deeds.

i 3si- S1 raced at Topeka. Topeka, Dec. 26. Maggie Drayer, the 14 year-old daughter of John Drayer, was shot and instantly killed last even-i ing by Mrs. William S.

Taylor. A nunibor of children, including Maggie Drayer, were at the Taylor house playing with popguns, when Mrs. Taylor, saying id something that would beat their popguns, picked up an old musket, which she accidentally discharged. The entire load of shot entered the girl's breast. Death resulted immediately.

It is feared Mrs. Taylor will lose her reason. ff. Louis Team Wins. St.

Louis, Dec. 26. The famous All Chicago association football aggregation had its measure taken by the Cycling club team of St. Louis at Athletic park yesterday. After tiring the crack West Ends of this city the All-Chicagos were confident of their ability to win from the Wheelmen, but Captain Dick Jar- rett's men turned the "tables on them completely, scoring three goals to their one, which made the final score 4 to 3 in favor of the St.

Louis team. Death of Major CrowelL Kansas City, Dec. 26. Robert C. Crowell, a well known local politician, wno was Kansas uity nrst surveyor of customs, died yesterday of pneu monia.

He was in his 68 th year. The deceased served with the federal forces during the civil war, entering the service as a private in the Sixth Missouri volunteers and attaining the rank of major. Business Man Commits Snlelde. Hutchinson, Dec. 26.

For some unknown cause J. H. F. Plate, a prominent business man of this city, committed suicide yesterday. There was to nave been a family reunion at Jg home, lasting OVeT Christmas.

-Mr. plate was successful in business and his domestic relations were pleasant. Says Western League is a Success. St. Joseph, Dec.

26. President Thomas J. Hickey of the Western league of baseball clubs, in a statement last night, says all" the clubs so ar in the league have ample backing. He also says there is no doubt that the league will be a success. A NEW ROUTE For Personally Conducted'Kxeuraions the Union Pacific to Portland and Pago Sound Heretofore the Union Pacific have run their weekly personally conducted excursions and daily ordinary sleeping cars to Portland, via Sacramento and the Shasta route.

TTT Pi At rnese excursions ana cars ana win maee nours amcker tim h- tween Missouri river and Portland. These ordinary sleeping cars are at tached to "The Overland Limited" daily, and are personally, conducted every Fr day, leaving Council Bluffs 8:00 a. ro Omaha 8:50 a.m. For full information call on F. N.

Prophet, Agent. HEAVY SHELLING OF LADYSMITH. Bombardment Increasing: In Severity. British Destroy the Colenso Foot Brldgs. Boers Taking Up Fresh Positions Near to General Bailer Glanders Spreading: London, Dec.

26. Nothing has arrived from South Africa that would indicate any change in the military situation there. The war office is issuing lists of further deaths and wounded, as well as accounts of The most serious report of the last class is that horse sickness has broken out in both British and Boer camps in Natal. Four hundred British cavalry horses, it is have already been shot, owing to the occurrence of glanders. The disease is likely to spread with much greater rapidity among the British horses than among" the hardy Boer ponies, and this may mean a considerable prolongation of the campaign.

A dispa: oh from Chieveley dated Tuesday, Dec. 19, says: "The British naval guns have destroyed the Colenso foot bridge, thus preventing the Boers holding any position south of the Tugela river. The enemy is taking up fresh positions on the eastern side, nearer the British camp. The British position at Frere is being strengthened. The Tugela river is rising and there is a prospect of heavy rains.

A two-hour bombardment of Ladysmith has been heard from here. According to reliable native reports the Boers had 200 killed in the fight at Colenso." The news that the Colenso foot bridge has been destroyed seems to show that General Buller is more anxious to keep the osiemy at bay than to attempt a further advance. Despite the severity of the censorship, hints are being continually received of the serious spread of Dutch disaffection in both the Queenstown districts of Cape Colony and Natal. A correspondent of the Daily Mail ajt Pietermaritz-burg says: "The extent of Dutch disaffection should make the imperial authorities realize the magnitude of the task before them." There are unconfirmed reports from Cape Town that General Sir Charles Warren, commanding the Fifth division, has returned there. Commandant Demeillon, who was taken prisoner at Elandslaagte and brought to Simonstown, where he was confined on the British cruiser Penelope, has succeeded in making his escape.

The Times makes the following announcement: "We are informed that the government has decided that it is not desirable to make further demands upon the European garrison in India unless unforseen difficulties arise." An undated heiliograph message from Lidysmith, by way of Pietermaritzburg, represents the garrison as in no way daunted at General Buller's reverse at Colenso and as confident of being able to hold out indefinitely. Superiority of Boer Artillery. The mails are just arriving from Ladysmith. All the correspondents comment bitterly upon the superiority of the Boer artillery. The Times correspondent says: "It is impossible to evade the opinion that if British gunners were in the Boer positions the loss of life and damage to property in Ladysmith would be ten times greater." The holidays have brought no surcease of recruiting activity.

Lord Compton will raise a corps of mounted men. Lord Salisbury's private secretary, Schomburg McDonnell, who is a volunteer officer, has volunteered for service. The action of the United States government causes considerable discussion regarding tbe contraband question as nifecting Delagoa bay and Portugal. "Widely divergent opinions are expressed. The Daily Graphic, in an editorial on the subject, says: "We believe that every provision has been made in British treaties with the United States for dealing with this matter.

In the special circumstauces of the present war the government is bound to regard food as contraband. No doubt the question can be satisfactorily settled by paying compensation for the seizures of American flour. The question of neutrality, however, is more serious, and Great Britain's duty is to have the Lourenzq Marquez-Transvaal railway watched by capable agents and to warn Portugal that she will be held liable in damages for assistance to the Boers by means of the railway." The first batch of Boer prisoners has arrived in England. It is announced that the government has accepted another offer of a squadron of Canadian rougn riders. Queen Spends Bay With Children.

London, Dec. 26. For the first time in 13 years Queen Victoria and the royal family passed Christmas at Windsor. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the children of Princess Henry of Battenberg were of the party. Not only was there a baron of beef arranged, but there was also a magnificent Christmas tree, with many colored candles for the children, Li which the queen evinced the greatest interest.

Half Thousand Prisoners. Pretoria, Dec. 26. Over 500 British prisoners, captured at the battle of Stormberg, have -arrived here. They have been taken to Waterfall to join the other prisoners.

An official account of the Boer casualties at the battle of River 6ays -30 men were killed or wounded. Fall From Horse Fatal. Ogallala, Dec. 26. William Costin has died from injuries from a lalS off his horse last night.

He was a prominent cowboy of tli9 west. Los Angeles, Dec. 26. At 4:23 a. m.

a severe earthquake shock was felt over a large portion of southern i Calif orala the unci illations lasting, about 12 seconds. The entire center of the shock appeared to have been at San Jacinto, a small town in Riverside county. -The business portion of San Jacinto consists of two blocks of two-story buildings, some of which are brick. Ten or fifteen buildings were damaged, chimneys being toppled over and walls cracked and shaken. The total damage at San Jacinto and Hemit, a small town near by, is estimated at 50,000.

The large tourist hotel at Hemit was damaged and the hospital at San Jacinto also suffered. The rear wall of the Johnson block at Hemit fell. The only loss of life so far as known was at the Sabo-ba Indian reservation, where six squaws were killed by falling walls. The shock was heavy at Santa Ana, Anaheim, San Bernardino. Riverside and other places, but no particular damage is reported except from San Jacinto and Hemit.

In this city no damage was done though the shock was particularly violent. The hoases here are well filled with eastern tourists and they were in jr any instances terrified at the unexpected ilistarhances and rushed from thei rooms in fright. Wild reports cohyerniug tha earthquake soon spread like wildfire and the telegraph and telephone wires between this city and adjacent towns were kept busy handling inquiring messages. It was reported that several lives were lost in the collapse of the tourist hotel at Hemit, but fortunately there was no truth in the rumor. r--sIiixljJ2at5f Trust Company.

Kansas Dec. ZlSAssQunoe- meut was made here of the retirement of A. E. Stillwell from the presidency of the Guardian Trust company, This corporation, which was formerly known as the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Trust company, had its headquarters in Kansas City until a few months ago, when the name was changed, and the general offices removed to Chicago. It was through this trust company that Mr.

Stillwell built the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad1, now in the hands of receivers and about to pass under a new management, and he is now said to be practically out of both corporations. Dwlght L. Moody's Funeral. "East Nokthfteld, Dec. 26.

The funeral of Dwight L. Moody took place today. The services were held in the "Congregational church. The body was taken to the church at 9 o'clock by the Mount Hermon students and lay in state until 2:30, when the services were held, after which it was taken to the last resting place on Round Top. The only music besides singing by the regular choir of the church was the singing of "Rock of Ages," one of Mr.

Moody's favorite hymns, by the Mount Hermon Ma Quartet. Friocd Silver Br'ck Suit. Denver, Dec. 26. While no final plan has been adopted, Judge Rucker, who has just returned from a conference with leading silver men at St.

Louis, feels greatly encouraged over the proposed silver brick suit in the United States supreme court. Judge Rucker has called a meeting of the Monetary league, to be held here this evening to discuss the mode of proced-' ure and the bet means of raising money to carry on the fight. i Northwestern Elevated Completed. Chicago, Dec. 26.

Coustructiou of tne xsortii western eievatea roaa was practically completed yesterday after-j noon when the girder which closed the I last gap immediately north of the Wells street bridge was swung into place. It now seems a certainty that th company will be able to alfill the requirements of its franchise that the road must be in operation by Jan. 1. Knights of Oeplore War. Chicago, Dx; 28.

The second session of the three days convention of the I Knights of Zion was held last night. Grand Master IL Oswich presided. Resolutions were adopted deploring the fact -that armed conflicts between nations are taking place at the present time. The election of officers will be held today. Thieves Steal Mail Pouch.

Cleveland, Dec. 26. -The police were hard at ir yes trying, to dis-, JNORFOL.K. -vay uec. -aptan cjty a1)j Mirnuiniiiijc country, a you Banes of the British steamer'.

Aroisto, WU1 by tin following; list of name, which ran ashore four mihs south of, Aiuuiij th's list, are number of dis-Cape Hatteras life saving station Sun-' fiaws proiiouncwl iiicnral.I by the M. day morning, reported to the agents D-' th re cured and being cured at here that his ship will prove a total th prwiit time. loss. The tug Rescue has not yet been I As th" fac th.H hoV a1enient we rfer vou to the following different able to even approach tiie Aroisto near parties, enough to put a hue aboard her. Ihe i)r jm MeCIeerv.

dentist, Court ntreet. steamer lies broadside-ou and appears to Mr. and Mth. Judg' Buh. High street: be making considerable water.

1). L. Whitney, real t-tiite. Sixth Htreet. Mrs.

I)r Saxenburg. Mininsr Man Drops Bei.d. W. Itoswnrth. of IInkell IIos- Dexver, Dec.

2G. William Woodruff WOr1h. of Chicago, well known and having i'rl Sorideregger, Sixth street, considerable mining interests in Colo- Mr. Graham, the cindy maker, Court rado, particularly Ward, dropped dead street. in his room at the Oxford hotel last George proprietor of bottling night.

He has been stopping at the i tj Mr. and Mr. Ira donld, furniture deal- hotel since Dec. 13. Heart disease (Wt caused his death.

Mrs-Pulv-er, grocery, 2'J2 West Court Throe Killed In Southern Pacific Wreck. Los Angeles, Dec. 26. The list of casualties in the railroad accident at Pomona has grown since the first re- ports and now number three dead and i 21 injured. All of the people killed and injured reside in this section.

The killed are: Monroe Thurmau, Mrs. se O'Connor and Milton Munroe. Fierc Gale on Lake Michigan. Milwaukee, Dec. 2G.

A 3-rnile northwest gale is blowing on Lake Michigan, off this port, and steamers arriving ere thickly coated with ice. T.he Chicago-Milwaukee liners and the steamers plying across the lake are running on time. The thermometer reg isters close to zero. Pardoned br llm 1'reii lent. Baltimore, Dec.

2G. Johi; S. Hoshall, who was sentenced about eight months ago in the United States disirict court to 10 years' imprisonment in the city jail for a violation of the postal laws, has been released from jail, his sentence having been commuted by President Mc-Kinley. French Miner to Strike. Pjlsis, Dec.

20. At a meeting of miners held in St. Etieune, a resolute was adopted in favor of declaring a general strike, in the coal basin of the Loire today. A sympathetic movement involviug 50,000 men is feared. I cover V'" VjO.

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from Granger, cuii" vuuuif, mau. ma T.ii.u. i-viii a mail wagon or from the Union statics. Jk-as fouud on tbe street bv a po' Hainan, empty. 1 I ll rie Field' From Cansaa.

Ottawa, Dec. 26. The militia de-oartment receired a cableirratn fn th a i rpl. 1 -T A V..