Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 31 December 1892 — Page 1

120 West Main Street.

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prettiest you ever saw.

SCARF

CALL

M. C. KLINE,

Jeweler and Optician,

Main Street. Opposite Court House.

IT. !MI. O. Barber Slio-p! Weather Report-

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&

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AND

SEE THEM.

ARMSTRONG.

Fresh Oysters,

Cranberries, Celery, New Figs, Fresh Cooking and Eating Apples,

Dates, Raisins. Prunes, Apricots, Nectarines.

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New Parlor and BedRoom Furniture

New Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture, New Patterns in Carpets and Rugs, New Patierns In Lace Curtains,

New Patterns in Chenille Curtains, New Designs in Chairs, Side-Boards, Parlor Library and Office Book-Cases and Desks. All goods are new, desirable and prices always the lowest foi cash or payments.

ROYCE & PEAVEY.

and

CARPET Store,

Father of

The Warner Elevator M'f'g Co.

IS THE

K^g=»Put up in quarters for the Holiday Trade.

NOTIC E.

Parties having had notice by •mail or otherwise that their gas bills were due, or that their contracts were ready for signature, will please take further notice that unlers complied

with by Jan. i, 1893, the supply of gas will be shut off promptly at that date.

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Hydraulic Elevators.

See tlielr 1802 Aiaclilnel

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VOL. VI—NO. 599. CRAWFORDSVILLE,INDIANA, SATURDAY DECEMBER 31, 1892.

Dr. Brlggs Acquittod on All .. ..Charges Against Him.

the

THE VOTE WAS CLOSE ON ONLY ONE.

This Was 011 the Question of Krror* In tlie J'roftocntorM AVlll Appeal the to the General r?sbyt«ry.

PH. lllilGGS WINS.

NEW YOKK,

Dec. 31.—The session of

the New York presbytery, which is silting as a court on the trial of Prof. Hrig-g-s,

Was

be^uu promptly at 2 o'clock

I1 riday afternoon. Kaeh member was allowed throe minutes in which to express his views. he voting" on the first charye was bepun at 4 o'clock and the vote on the sixth charge was completed and the presbytery adjourned shortly before 0 o'clock. The result of the several ballots was then announced to the reporters. The result was a great surprise, for on all of the six counts the vote was adverse to sustaining the charges.

How the Vot«.» 8too|.

On the first charge, accusing Prof. JSriggs of teaching that the reason is a source of Divine authority, the vote was as follows To sustain tho charge, GO: against sustaining the charge, 68.

On the second charge, which accuses Prof. ItWggs with charging that the church is a source of Divine authority, there were r»5 votes in favor of sustaining the charge and 71 against.

The closest vote was on the third charge, that Prof. Hriggs taught that the Scriptures contained errors of history and fact. On this charge the vote was as follows: To sustain the charge, 01 against, 08.

Anti-Url^cs Mm l.eure.

After this vote luid been taken two or three of the anti-Briggs men left the eourt anl others refrained from voting' on the last three charges.

On the fourth charge, accusing Prof. Briggs with teaching that Moses was not tho author of the pentateuch, the result was: To sustain the charges, 53 against, 72.

The voto on the fifth charge, accusing Prof. Briggs with teaching that Isaiah did not write many of the chapters in the book bearing his name was: In favor of sustaining the charge, 49 ugainst. 70.

The vote on the sixth charge, accusing Prof. Briggs of teaching that sanetification is progressive after death, was as follows: To sustain the charge. .'i7 against, 00.

Will He Appealed.

The case will be appealed to the general assembly, which will meet in Washington early in the spring. The assembly will appoint a commission consisting of fourteen unprejudiced members to act on the appeal.

The friends of Dr. Briggs were greatly pleased with the result. They had calculated on a majority ranging from four to six.

History of tho Cage.

Tho movement against Dr. Brlggs practically took Its rise January 20, 1891, when he was Riven tlie Kdwanl Remsluon chair of biblical theology In the Union theological seminary. Tlie alleged heretical doctrines ho was aooused of giving utteraace to wero culled from his Inaugural address on that occasion. H|g address was severely criticised by many Presbyterian ministers In New York and by numerous others attached to outsldo presbyteries. Several articles scoring him for the views expressed were printed In religious jofirnal8. Demands were also made upon tho Now York presbytery that summary measures of discipline bo taken In Dr Briggs' caso.

The friends of Dr. Briggs claimed that tho real motive of tho attack on him was to stop tho movement In favor of the revision of the creed. He had been one of tho foremost loaders of the revisionists in the previous general assembly. Tho anti-revisionists, It was clnlmed, thought that If they could get him turned out of tho seminary and then out of the church they could mako an example of him that would scare others who held tho samo views and kill revision at one stroko. Tho Now York presbytery met May lli, lb'ill, and after a stormy debate resolved that Dr. Briggs should bo tried for heresy, and a committee was appointed to prefer formal charges.

The directors of tho Union theological seminary propounded questions to Dr. Brlggs which ho answered to their satisfaction on May at, 1891, and they decided to stand by him.

The presentation of the charges was made In June, 1891. At tho meeting of tho general assembly,held In Dotrolt, Midi., May 87, 1891, the commltteo' on theological seminaries, to which the whole matter had boen referred, presented Its report condemning Dr. Brings and advising that his appointment to the chair of biblical theology in Union theological seminary be disapproved. After two lengthy vonfcrenccs by the commltteo of flfteen, appointed by the Presbyterian general assembly of Detroit and the directors of tho seminary as to the removal of Dr. Brlggs from his chair, held February 11,1892. they adjoumod without coming to any satisfactory understanding.

Dr. Briggs was arraigned before tho New York presbytery Novembor 15,1891, and It was votod to dismiss the charges against him without trlnl.

His prosecutors appealed from this decision to the next meeting of tho general assembly at Portland, Ore., May 30,' 1892. Dr. Brlggs argued his caso but the case was BOM back to tli# presbytery for trial,

McLucklc Released on a Bond, PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 81. —Burgess

John McLuckic, of Homestead, who has been confined in jail here since ho surrendered himself some time ago to answer charges of riot and murder, was released Friday evening on f23,000 bail. The bond was furnished by a number of McLuckie's Homestead friends.

Ohio Health officers Fear Cholera. COLUMBUS, 0., Dec. 31.—The state board of health in its annual report to Gov. MclCinley Bays if immigration is not restricted it is doubtful whether the present quarantine defenses will be able to protect us against an invasion of cholera in 1898.

Drowning of a little Hero. DAYTON, O., Dec. St.—Milo Noble,

aged 0, while skating on the river with a large party of boys and girls, jumped in to save his sister and was drowned. The body went under and was lost. Two larger boys rescued the girl, but could not reach Milo.

Killed with il Target un.

HILT.SBORO. 111., Dec. 81. James Lovctt, a 12-year-old boy of Barry, while shooting sparrows with a target gun accidentally shot and killed Barry Downs, aged 10 yearn.

THE DAILY JOURNAL.

MURPHY HAS A CLEAR FlfcLD.

for

Uourke Coekrnn Not a Candidate United States Senator. NEW YORK, Dec. 31.—There is just

one acknowledged candidate in the field for the United States senator&hip from New York state, and his name is Edward Murphy, Jr., of Troy. The other candidates who have loomed up through the week have all dropped out. All the signs point to Mr. Murphy. Congressman Hnurke Cockran was here on a flying trip from Washington. Before his departure he found time to say that he was in no way a candidate. "I have no aspirations for the place," he said, "and I am positively not a candidate. The use of my name was unauthorized."

Strong pressure has been brought to bear on Mr. Cleveland in the hope of getting him to withdraw his opposition to Mr. Murphy, but he is as much opposed to him as over. Mr. Cleveland was seen at his house at 12 West Fiftyfirst street. "While opposed to Mr. Murphy," he said, "I am not in favor of anyone. It is too early yet. As democrats and good citizens we should be very careful at this juncture whom we select for the senator from New York." Mr. Cleveland declined to say whether ho favored Congressman Cockrau's candidacy or not. At Tammany Hall it is the general opinion that Mr. Murphy would be nominated.

PAID FOR HIS INJURIES.

Tliti Lake Shore Itoad Pays Thoixnndi o( Dollars to a Hudson (Mlrli.) Man. ADMAN, Mich., Dec. 31.—Nearly two

years ago Frank A. Retail, a younp business man of Hudson, while crossing the I^ake Shore track at that village got his foot accidentally pinned between a plank and the rail. Itefore he could extricate himself he was run down by the fast mail train and both feet crushed. He recovered after suffering several successive amputations and sued the road for damages. The circuit court jury gave liitn a verdict for $30,000, the largest award ever made in this circuit. The road appealed, and last week the supreme court sustained the finding in the lower tribunal. On Friday Mr. Ketan received a check for S32,3J.4.65 in payment for judgment, interest and costs.

Fixed the lllame.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31. The coroner's jury investigating the accident which occurred Thursday morning at the Forty-seventh street crossing of tlie Fort Wayne tracks, and by which four persons were killed and a number hurt, returned a verdict charging Engineer Rouscup, Street-car Conductor O'Connor and Flagmen Albright and Schwartz witli criminal carelessness, and recommending that they be held to await the action of the grand jury.

Tralu ItoblicrM Sentenced.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va., Dec. 31.—Tlie jury in the case of Burreil Fortrev, on trial for the murder of Oscar Teek during the attempted mail robbery at this place December 14, returned a verdict of guilty, affixing the penalty at life imprisonment. Tom Collins, his companion in crime, was accorded the same penalty. There is dissatisfaction over the verdict, the people being in favor of hanging.

A Dlntiilery Burned.

PKORTA, 111., Dec. KL.—The Enterprise distillery went up in smoke about 4 a. m. Friday. This was one of the distilleries recently fitted up by the trust and had only been in active operation about two weeks. It was originally built by Edward Spelituan and James Dolieny, of this city, who sold it to the trust for S100.000. This is the third time it has been destroyed.

Slain IN a Duel.

BUUSSKI.9, Dec. 31.—Maj. Gillain of the guards, and Eugene Vanderbergen, Krupp's resident agent, fought a duel in a private garden on the Hois de la Cambre Thursday night. Vanderbergen was shot through the heart and died instantly. Kivalry for the favois of notorious woman was the cause of the duel.

To Increase Its Capital.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.—The big trust formed by the prominent wall paper manufacturers of the United States, and known as the National Wall Paper company, contemplates an increase of 818,000.000 in the capital stock, which will make the whole amount $38,000,000.

Murdered Over a Game of Dice. CHICAGO, Dec. 31.—Michael McSherry

shot and killed Frank Dennehy, a peddler, in front of No. 351 Fulton street at 11:20 o'clock Friday night and fled. The men had been throwing dice for money in Frank Rolle's saloon, Lake and Ann streets, and quarreled about the dice.

WJ-ouiliiK Cattle Wintering In Good Shape. CHEYENNE, W.yo., Dec. 81.—Reports

from twenty-one of the largest herds of cattle in this state show that range cattle are in excellent condition. There are more cattle being fed this winter than ever before and the losses will apparently fall far short of tho average.

Rcclproclt}' with Salvador.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—The president has proclaimed a definitive arrangement of commercial reciprocity with Salvador concluded on the 28tli ult. The arrangement

it

to take effect

from and after December 81, 18(12. Killed Three Negro* *. MONTGOMERY,Ala., Dec. 31.—A special from Jakcn, (ia., says that at 0:30 a. in. Thursday tho boiler of the saw mill of Duke &. Blums exploded, killing three negroes, James Wilbanks, Guflin Phillips and Joe Smith. No damage was done to the mill.

Vail Will Not lie Tried.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 81.—The trial of Charles F. Vail, who was accused of murdering his wife at Old Orchard two years ago, has been nolle prossed at St. Charles county court.

Monetary Delegate! Arrive. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—Senators Al­

lison, Hale and Morgan, the representatives of the United States kt the monetary confercnce in Brussels, arrived

on

tho steamship Lalin.

BIG SUMS GAINED.

Undo Sam's Profits by the

LOBS

of Paper Money.

CORRECT FIGURES CAN'T BE SECURED

It Kstlinated, However, That Money I.out In Hallway Wrecks, Fires, Kte., Have Wiped Out About VI4,000,-

OOO of Government Obligations.

THE TREASURY BENEFITED. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 .—In all that has been recently written about the depleted condition of the United States treasury little or no account has been taken of the fact that with each passing year the treasury is a largo gainer by the complete destruction by casualty of its outstanding obligations. How much this amounts to, what percentage each year, etc., the best statisticians of tho treasury department have no means of definitely learning. No two of their figures are alike. Since 1802, when the government began to issue paper money, S5.S10,029,108 have been issued of all kinds and denominations up to July 1, 1892. Within the same period §4,852,451,(129 have been redeemed, leaving outstanding July 1, 1SU2, as a liability against the government S'.lft",177,479.

In an exhaustive inquiry on this subject made by United States Treasurer Hyatt it was estimated that the aggregate loss on all tho issues tip to January, 1SS8, would not be less than SS.700,000. T»his estimate did not include the fractional cur-rency—50-cent, 25-cent, 10-cent and 5-cent shinplasters—in such extensive circulation for the few years following the war. Secretary Sherman construed the act of June 21, 1879, as stating that $8,375,934 of fractional currency issued under various acts had been destroyed and the debt statement as issued monthly carries as a debt bearing no interest but $«,90S,4112.(12 of this fractional currency. Uuited States Treasurer Nebeker, however, carries tlie full nmount on his books and in his report this year states that more than SIS,000,000 of this fractional currency is outstanding, though it has practically gone out of circulation, attd but little more than S4,000 was presented for redemption last year. That which is outstanding is held to a great extent by collectors of coin and paper cabinets and its value as such is greater than its face value as money.

The aggregate of United Slates currency. fractional and otherwise, esti mated to have been destroyed and not likely to be presented for redemption approximated by these figures more than S 14.000,000. A recent estimate prepared in the treasury department places tlie sum as high as ."f2ii.nno.ooo. This money can only be taken out of the liabilities of tlie government by congressional enactment. This will probably he attempted in the near future. The investigators into this subject have shown that most of the money lost has been destroyed in railroad wrecks that caught fire, though no inconsiderable quantity has beer, destroyed by fires that occurred in country banks, postoffices and residences.

HANGED BY A MOB.

The Murderers or Tax Collector Armstrong I.ynched nt (^reenvllte, Aln. «HI.ENV!:.I.E, Ala., Dec. SI.—About

midnight Thursday two strangers went to the residence of Jailer Hill Bargainer and told him they had a prisoner to put in jail. Bargainer went with them to the jail, and upon reaching that place was met by a hundred armed and masked men, who, with pistols pointed at his head, demanded the keys. Ho gave them up and the cells of John Hipp and Charles Kclley, murderers of Tax Collector C. J. Armstrong, of Butler county, were thrown open. Both men were then taken out in their night clothing and hanged to the courtliousc steps, not even being given time in which to pray. The mob then quietly dispersed. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that the men were hanged by unknown persons.

LOST HIS GOLD.

Treasure Hidden by sn Illinois Farmer la Stolen. RUSHVII.I.E, 111., Dec. 30.—John II.

Starr, of Buena Vista township, this county, moved to McDonough county, 114., recently to live with his son. A few days ago they decided to purchase a farm jointly, the father telling his son he had 82,000 in gold hid under a stump at his former home in this county. The next day they went to where he had 6ecreted the treasure. Evidences of digging were noticed around the stump and an attempt to find the money proved that it had been taken away. The old man had had the gold in his possession for many years.

btolcn Monejr l(«covcred.

SAKNIA, Ont., Dec. 81.—Seven thousand dollars, which was stoleu|from express offices here last week, has been recovered intact, hidden away in a barn in the rear of the express offices. The thief had evidently placed the money there at tho time of the theft, intending to take it away at his leisure, but a continuous and strict watch of the premises prevented hU doing so.

A Condemned Murderer KHcapc*. ATI.ANTA, Ga., Dec. 31. John

Croons, sentenced to bediung next Friday at Isabella, Worth county, escaped from jail Thursday night. He killed a bailiff named Strickland three years ago. He was confined in a dungeon and chained to the floor. At 8 a. ra. his chains were found broken and the prisoner gone. The sheriff offers $300 reward for his capture.

Chopped Ills Wife to Pieces. KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 31 At

Covert Friday an old man named Plank chopped his wife to pieces with an ax and then tried to kill himself. He was prevented and is in jail, fie has six children.

CAR THIEVES CAUGHT.

Krle (1-a.) Police Breaking I'p Which Has Committed Many

leu.

1.

a Gang Hobber-

I EittR, Pa., Dec. SI.—Lake Shore detectives, assisted by the Erie police, have made seventeen arrests, and warrants are out for aR many more charged with robbing freight cars. Over $10,000 worth of gon.ls were stolen in December from trains between this city and Dunkirk, N. Y.. the robbers mounting tlie train at some w:\y station and using a rope ladder to let themselves down to the ear doors. The goods were then thrown off and picked up by members of the gang. Nearly 100 houses in this city were searched and some of the stolen property recovered.

Dell Darling, the famous haschiHl player, who has made such it record as a catcher, and Charles Bierbauer, an equally well-known liall-player, are charged with complicity in the robberies. All outgoing trains are being closely watched to prevent further escapes of guilty persons.

UNDER ARREST.

WrtrrmitM ISMiied for Iron Half omelnls In I'euiia.rlvnnlH—Against K\trmlltIon.

Pllii.ADKi.lMHA, Dec. 31.— Joseph Gladding, C. II. Haker and .1. I'. Eckersley. the Iron Hall officials who wero indicted in Indianapolis for taking S200.000 of the order's funds, were arrested here Friday evening on a warrant sworn out by Stale Hank Examiner Krumb'l'he arrest was made at the instance of District Attorney Graham, who is also receiver for the local branch of the Iron Hall, to prevent Baker, Eckersley and Gladding from being taken to Indianapolis on the warrants issued for thetn there. Baker and Eckersley gave bail in tlie sum of S:,,0«0 for a hearing.

Hesrned ly Firemen.

Cl.KVKI.ANO. O.. Dee. 31.—Fire Friday forenoon damaged the Cleveland gas fixture factory to the extent of 810,000. The damage to the building, which is owned by Col. John Hay, will nmount to $5,000. Three girls who were working on tlie fourth floor wero overcome by smoke and fainted. Firemen rescued them with considerable diflieulty. The fire was the result of spontaneous combustion.

Murdered His Father.

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 31.—Samuel Nash, a farmer near West Canton, in Buckingham county, has been murdered by his son, Giles Nash, who has been arrested and has confessed to the killing, lie says his father refused to divide some land with him. The body, after being beaten to death with

»ds.

a

hoe,

was hauled five miles, and, as the son thought, securely concealed in the WO

Deacon White'* Account* Settled. NKW YORK, Dec. .si.—"Deacon" S. V.

White states that he on Friday mailed the last chcck due his creditors. Mr. White failed September J2. 1891, owing $800,000. lie attempted to corner the corn market, but was not successful. Mis creditors will receive their princi" pal with legal interest.

fCifTM'i |{lg Contract with Kuailn. LONDON, Dec. 81.—The Paris cor­

respondent of the Standard aaya that M. Eiffel has secured the contract to build a gigantic bridge across the Neva. Uis bid was 815,000,000.

THE MAJRKETS.

Crsin, Provisions. Eto. CHICAGO, Dee. 80.

Fi.ocn—Quiet and easy. Spring wheat parents, 14.002(4.10: Rye, I3.2S®3.V Winter wheal patents, iaC0QS.H0 straights, «a2fi®aM.

WHEAT—Kuled llrmer. Cash Ka S,71 *43.71 He May. 78S078SO. CoitN—Quiot

Slid

steady. No. 8 and No 2 Ysl-

low, 4OKQ40,SC: No. 3, 8«c, and No. 8 Yellow, Mm®3(l?^c: January, 40«i®40»^c May, 4&40 4SKc July, 4S?i@45Vc.

OATS —Were quiet and steady with fair trading. No. 2 cash, 29X©30i»c January, S03 30Hc: May, 84!4®34Hc. Samples in moderate supply and steady. No. 3, W&31o No. 3 White, 3lia334c No. 8. .TOliasic No. 3 White, 82A 34HC. itVE—Was Arm. No. cash, 62c sample lota, fi'JS&Sc. May delivery, iHi^c.•

BARI.KT—In moderate supply. Good to choice steady at *4«a55c fancy, 80®6ftc suiinert slow at 35Q450 for poor to good.,

MESS POHK—Trading fairly active and prices higher. Quotations ranged at IU.7&4tlt for cosh: fl5.72KQl&87K for January, and 116.11 for May.

I-AHD—In only fair demand with liberal offerings. Quotations ranged at I10.45ai0.60 for cash: I10.4!t@l0i56 (or January, and 18.8061 6.90 for May.

LIVE POOI.THT—Per pound: Chickens, 7J T(4c Turkeys, 8c Ducks, tfti®IOc Geese, •4.00^6. fiO per

d07.rn.

BUTTEn—Creamery, 18®3dc Dairy, 20®J«c Packing Stock, H0.16C. OILS—Wisconsin Prime White, 7io Water White, 7Hc: Michigan Prtn.e White, 8*.Jo Water White, 0c Indiana Prime White, 8H0 Water White. Sc Headlight, 175 test, 8H0: Gasoline, 87 deg's, 15c "4 deg's, 8c: Naphtha, 61 deg's, 6}tc.

I.iyuoHS—Distilled spirits steady on th« basis of 11.30 per gal. for finished goods.

Nsw Vonit, Deo. 10.

WHEAT—No. red, dull and Arm. May, *l*c. COBN—Na 2 flrtaer. quiet May, si^&si'.-io No. 2, 48KQ4Wc steamer mixed, 48M&4SI46.

OATS—No. S dull and flrmer. May, MX«i state, 35KQ46Hc western, 9AU PBOVJSIONS—Beef firm and dulL Extr* mess, f6.2SQ6.7ft. Pork moderate and demantf firm. Now mess, I18.004tl0.50 old mass, I1S.00Q16 25. Lard quiet, Arm, 110.85 aikedL

TOLEDO, O Daa M.

WHEAT—Quiet, steady. No. 2 cash aaS cember, 72"4c May, 773fc. CORN—R^owcr, (julet. No. 8 cash, #01.40 Hay, 44Hc asked.

OATS—Firm. Cash, fto. RTE—Strong. Cash, &6c bid. CLOVEIISEEO—steady. Prime cash, December and January, *8.00 February, «.0» March,

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 80.

PEITTOLEOM—Slow. Standard White, 110, S?ao 74 gasoline, 6%c St gasoline, I0« naphtha, 6^c.

I.IT. stock.

OHICAOO, Deo. n.

CATTLE—Market only moderately aotlv* an* feeling rather easy. Price* H®10o, lower. Quotations ranged at

85.10&5.Mforeholoe

to extra ship-

ping Steers M.6536.00 for good to choice do, S8.90Q4.ft5 for fair to good Kl.2503.73 for oommon to.medium do.: (3.00QS.75 for butchers' Steers (2.0022.79 for Stackers 12 25®t.78 for Texas Steers (2.7*«&90 for Rang* Bteersi 8c.8ftit3.tS for Feeder* fl.2S02.75 for Cowai 11.50^2.70 for Bull*, and f3.tOQ8.IO for Veal Calves.

Hoos—Market ratker active, and prle** steady at the decline of Thursday. ftalM ranged at K.30Q6L83 fcr Pig* M85Q&M for light: M.8506.55 for rough packlag fi.tos S-80 for mixed, and t6.MQ.9f for heavy packing •nd shipping lota.

PRICE 2 CENTS

A GOOD RECORD.

Prosperity Haa Followed During the Year.

Trade

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR 1892.

Manufactures Show a Steady Increase —(iencral Itusliiess In Good Condition —Smallest Numlier of Failures for Six Vcars.

HKV1EW or THE YEAH.

NKW YOIIK, Dec. 31.— R. O. Dun Ss Co.'s weekly review of trade savs: The most prosperous year ever known in business closes to-day with strongly favorable indications for the future. Prom nearly all points comes the reiwrl that the holiday trade has been the largest ever known, and ^,'ille wholesale tnide is not usually active at this season of stock taking it 'is remavkablv large. Settlements through clearing houses outside New York In December wero apparently the largest ever made in any month, exceeding last year's by moro than 10 per cent. For tho year the volume Is also about 10 per cent larger than last year, and the largest ever known Railroad earnings In December show an increase of about 3 per cent, over last ycat-, and for the year an Increase of about 5.5 per cent Foreign trade has

v-?en

smuller

than last year In volumo or exports—uI Xi'w** °rk t7,80O,tKX) In value for the last four weeks, •nd at cotton ports about *10,000,000 less—but Imports at New York fcsve been *3,000,00J larger, and the month still shows a great excess of exports. Kor the year the excess of merchandise exports has been not far from f?0.000,(XKJ, with the largest hn]iorts titid the largest touil of exports and Imports ever known In any year.

Ilie year closes -with all woolen, cotton and silk machinery fully cmployud, and unsold stocks of goods much lighter than usual, while the demand for the coming season already exceeds the capacity of many mills. The orders in dry goods are extraordinary. Sales of wool at the chief markets have beet) 309,000.000* lwunds. against 210,000,000 last year, and foreign Imports have boen tho largest ever known, with a domestic supply but slightly behind tho largest.

Condition of Trade.

Boston reports a iulet wholesale trade. Wool is quiot but Urm. At Philadelphia iron in weak. At Pittsburgh Iron Is slower, and tho demand for tinlshed products is diminishing, but glass is fnlrlj' active. The shoe trade of f'leveland Is excellent and other trade good, though in Iron no improvement Is seen, and 4,(KW,(KW tons iron ore remain on tlie docks. The clothing trade is good at Cincinnati, and machinery nnd foundry business up to tho usual mark. At Detroit trade is maintained. Business nt Chicago is good In ull lines, esiieclally in heavy dry goods. Ilollduy trade was very good at Milwaukee. At St Louis retail trad, unusually strong. Business at St. Paul exceeds last year's and Is large at Minneapolis, though lack of water restricts the flour output.. The lumber trade Is most prosperous. Business at Omaha and at Kansas City Is satisfactory. At Nashville trade is good and at New Orleans active, especially in sugar.

In Iron the trade is weaker, the demaad for finished products tielng at present light. But steel rails have been reduced to }«l per ton, and sales of 78,ftx tons have followed. This great Industry has been much affected by tlie market for securities, which has been depressed for some months by foreign sell|ngand monetary uncertainties, so that companion have b-i'ti restricted in,, purchases of rails and supplies. But for the last week stocks have been stronger, gaining about 12 per share In average prices. Speculation in products has been comparatively inactlvo, though wheat has lieen advanced by a western pool nearly two cents.

Cotton tins been steady and strong, with diminished receipts. The Failure Iterord.

The year 1HI2 was remarkable for fewer failures than have occurred In any other year since 1KM), the numbers reported being 10.3H. or3.029 less than In 1891. The indebtedues of tlrms failing was but 114,000,000 In 18K against HHUKio.ooo In 1891 and about tho In IHlio.

The average liabilities of Arms falling IH92 has been only tll.000, the lowest live reported since 1B7H.

In IKK! only one in every 113 traders against one in every ninety-three In 189 one in every IU2 In 1MM.

DIED IN HIS ARMOR.

A. H. Fali-chllit Killed liya Dynamite plosion in Tlilrty-Flve Feet at Water. NEW YOIIK. Dec. 31.—A. H. Fairchild,

one of the most skillful marine divers' in the country, met a peculiar death in :!5 feet of wnter at the end of the Inman line pier in the North river. He'i went down into the water in his diving^ suit, carrying with him several sticks of dynamite to be used in blasting out, the rocky bottom. After he had beea under water several minutes the men overhead, who were pumping air to the diver, heard a muffled explosion and the water was disturbed. Not answering a signal Fairchild, was pulled up. His helmet was crushed into the side of his face and the dynamite had evidently exploded while Fairchild was ramming it down. On' examination it was found that the concussion had snapped the valves of his heart, killing him almost instantly.

Fire at Freeport, III.

FIIEEI-OBT, 111., Dec. 81.—At 8 k. m. Friday a fire broke out in the Weishar block and the most disastrous blaze for several years was the result Seeley & Reed, dry goods merchants, who occupied the main floor and a part of the upper floors, had 800,000 worth of goods destroyed. There were many tenants in the building and they 1 all their effects. Rockford sent gino here and at noon the under control.

Verdict of Accidental

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. investigation of the lo tannery Are Tuesday ner's jury found a ver death and expressly blamed nobody. T1 warranted in giving the origin of the fi favor the incendiary

Cholera In the N* PARIS, Dec. 81.—C

to spread in the nort the town of Gravel" three deatha an were reported W deaths Thursday. which the disease Is especially lent have been closed by the authorities.

Four Man Killed.

I HTBODDSBUBS, Pa., Deo. 81.—Wh men employed on the Wilkosbarre Eastern railroad, near Tannersvllle, were thawing dynamite, for blasting purposes four of them, two white and two colored, wete Instantly killed.

One of the number was a gang boss. Tli* Umbrla In ?ort. New YORK, Dec. 81.—The Umbria is safe at last. The long overdue Cunarder was sighted at Fire island at midnight and Is now off quarantine.