Terre Haute Daily News, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 November 1890 — Page 1

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THE LARGEST

CIRCULATION

IN THE CITY.

SECOND YEAR.

HATTBTt.

N«ver tell a Bflcret, as it is never safe outside of your own brain. That oar price# on Hats, Caps and Glovoa are far below those of regular dealers la no secret and shcrold be known by all.

P. 0. HARRIS,* HATTER,

27 KOFTH FOUXTH STREET.

CARPETS ASTD FUBNITURK.

MAKE CHRISTMAS SELECTIONS

EARLY!

Perhaps you may think us a little premature in our advice, but we think it wise to urge upon our Customers and friends the necessity for selecting and Ikying aside thei Christmas Gifts as soon as sible. Even at this ear} we are already sellina/quite a few goods, to be deji^ered during Holiday Season. Two Parlor Suites^tfere sold for this purpose IaT Saturday. ml store free of charge you may select and fiver it the day before, or on Christmas day.

A piece of Furniture is one of the most sensible as well as useful gifts that can be made, and you can find lots of thefrt at

FOSTER'S

Carpet & furniture House,

NOS. 422, 424, 426 WABASH AVENUE.

WAbl* I'Al'KH.

0X0. H. HI! OHM.

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Hughes & Lewis,

Interior Docoratort tud Dealer* la

WALL PAPER

AND WINDOW SHADES,

FBEBCO PAINTERS.

28 SOUTH FIFTH STREET.

CRITICISM. Every work of true art really embodies a problem and the artists attempt at its solution. The critic who does not appreciate all the questions involved in the problem, cannot appreciate the degree of success which the artist has met in its solution. No criticism, therefore is just, or complete that is not tempered by a due consideration of that -which was involved in the doing.

Very few of the works of art, science, or mechanics are so perfect as not to receive criticism and the one art which is more abused than an other is that of tailoring. Why, nicely shaped men are sometimes made humpbacked by the coats they wear. Art in tailoring is to improve the shape rather than disfigure.

KNIGHT & G-RO-VER are THE Tailors of Terre Haute. Parlors, corner Main and Sixth streets.

To Wmk the F*»l EXJIWSB**"' November 27.—William and John Grumpo, engineer and fireman ot & coal train on the D*!awAre, Laeka*anna St Western, yesterday detected two Hungarians acting «u*pi«iouaIy o» the track* Gettins a Httie d«er they found that the Hunj tM w«re trying to f-**m two largo ptaa to the ittih I main twek. 1 they had «jm« to aafch U*ir work the trainmen their hiding place and arm. S®. the fastest on the toad, wa* mt «*d it the ifcn 1 su«*«dei ta tWr awful "k might ham occurred. The pri#otw**. their name# *s Mike Ilonlnrick ws«t Denuls Churns, were ap ia ddanii oI bail. The motive

THE DAY WE EAT TURKEY.

T1«A!*KMJIVIS« DAT OBSEIVED THROlOHOi THE CITY.

The Udiai' AW Bwlely D«* Good Work in the Distribution of Tbonkajcit lac Banket* For the P«»r-CUy Sew*.

There no festival day in the calendar, other than Fourth of July, so thoroughly American as Thanksgiving day, and not one so old, for it was established amid the snows of the .Weak New England coast when the Pilgrim**, who tied from religious intolerance across the unknown sea, knelt upon the barren rock and gave thanks to God that He held them in the hallow of His hand and had bourne them through much travail and goffering to a haven of rest where they coold worship Him according to the' dictates of their own conscience.

When these sturdy travellers disembarked from the May Flower it was the voice of Milts Btandish as he uttered the command: "Down on your knees ind give thanks to the Lord that He has lead you through the valley of the shadow of death to a land of peace and promise," that rung in the establishment of a festival day, which through the changes of time has coma from the past down to the present, regularly observed and loved by every American in whose heart throbs one feeling of self-respect or love of God and his country. Here, in Terre Haute, Thanksgiving day will be, perhaps, more generally observed than for many years past. Nearly all business houses closed at an eariy hour this forenoon. The courts adjourned, the county and city offices, as far as possible, suspended work, many of the mills, factories, machine shops, etc., shut down, and Mayor Donaldson turned out from behind the bars those unfortunate people whom he had been compelled to commit for various misdemeanors, and at the jail those persons who are awaiting trials in the courts were regaled on a bill of fare a little more choice than usual.

The railroad offices and shops, as far as possible, practically closed operations, and only passenger traffic and perishable freight has been handled. At all the Catholic churches the stars and stripes were ra'jjed and special Thanksgiving services were held this morning. The public schools were closed and the child red given an opportunity of gorging on turkey, cranberry sauce, mince pie, etc., and get themselves into fit condition for becoming receptacles for castoria, paregoric, syrup ol quills, etc., and subjects for unseasonable visits of the family doctor. Postmaster Greiner had hut one mail delivered this morning and the postotfine has been practically closed since 10 o'clock a. m.

The Ladies Aid Society has for some time, leen energetically preparing for contributing to the comfort of the poor for the day, and from their distributing depot on South Third street, and between 100 and 200 baskets -containing liberally supplied Thanksgiving dinners were distributed yesterday and to-day. Both food and clothing in large quantities have been given to the deserving poor and many a home, covered by the shadows of want and suffering, have been made brigLt as sunlight to-day through the efforts of this noble organization.

The following are donations received this morning at the room on South Third street by the Ladies' Aid society: lloberg, Root & Co., boxes goods.

Mrs. H. S. Richardson, 1 package clothing. Mrs. CbaMes Bruce, I basket.

M. A. Staudau, bread to amount of

W. II.|Thompson, groceries to amount of $1.00. Ed L. Feidler, 2(5 bushels turnips, 1 turkey.

Sons of Veterans, Camp Blinn. cash, $5.00. T. S. Griffith, cash, $5.00.

A. B. Stoner, 1 package clothing. W. 0. llavthorn, 100 pounds Hour. Coatee College, baskets for five families.

WEDDING BELLS-

Chronlele of it in bo of Unppy Wedding*. James Lockwood and Sopha Lockwood were happily united at- the bride's home, 218 South Fifteenth street, at 8 p. m. on November 20th.

John W. E, Ray and Mattie E. Etbington were pleasantly married last evening by Rev. J. B. Connett.

Charles A. I^ee, of the shipping department of the nail works, ami Miss Anna t* Reeves, of 70!) Ohio street, were wedded by Rev. J. D. Stanley at the bride's home at 8 o'clock last evening. The marriage was a quiet aflair, and was witnessed b* no one but immediate relatives. Mis. Lee is the slater of Charles M. Reeves, city editor of

THS NEWS.

The nuptials of George M. Glick, and Miss Minnie M. Higdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higdon, were solemnised last night at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, 218 South Fifteenth street Rev. J. B. Connet, of the United Brethren church, officiating. The parlors were filled by a large assemblage of friends of the contracting parties and most delightful reception followed. The groom is a well known blacksmith and machinist of this city and has long been universally respected by a large circle of acquaintance**. The bride is a young lady of pleasant disposition and attractive manner, and is well liked by a large circle of acquaintances. Mr. Glick has purchased from Mr. Hisdon the family residence and the young couple wil, at once, goto housekeeping, and enter upon the practical duties of life.

Frank Harper, of the Climax laundry, W48 married last evening to Isabella McGowan, of South Third street. The wedding presents were beautiful and plentiful. After the ceremcnv a sumptuous supper ma served. The house was crowded with invited guests.

Had tm I»ay It.

HIt said that domestics some time» hare trouble in collecting from well-to. do ladies small amounts due them, it tfcey ma' mtr to quit br* the Mat of «pe€ :.*l periods. It reported that a pominenj lady here t* city Vff? uuktud to a idti 'l in her h-that tht girl remoostrateii and iod that the ltt£y refused top her$S aa whk^ wasdm her. It at' that the gir. entered and that the 0 and costs were ap» itty

MlMCMirt,

Joha Tlwyer and Jam«« Golden apthk morning for drunkenness. Joe WiUfer, mm.

AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON

Am McrMttaC Ihc C*|iUI. WABHIICGTOX,

November

27—Washing

ton may now truthfully claim to be the headquarters of the makers of political history. Never during the last twentyfive years has there been more political activity displayed here than there ia now, and it is increasing every day as the city fills up with the men who control the destinies of the great political parties of the country. Here will be toueht, this winter, the preliminary skirmish of the great battle of '92, and a good many people are beginning to think that engagement will be a triangular one, and if the combination between the labor organizations and the Farmers' Alliance, that wonderful organization which has frightened the professional politicians nearly out of their wits, can be perfected by that time, there are certainly squalls ahead for somebody.

Public interest is centered in the Fifty6rst congress, which meets Monday, December and" conjecture is rife as to wLat wilt be done, Whatever is done the methods of doing it will be highly interesting because of the personnel of the Republican house. Many of the Republicans, particularly those that were nominated and defeated at the late election, feel so soro that they would be willing to adopt the most radical political legislation that could possibly ba proposed, and the speaker is generally supposed to be ready to aid them in every way in hia power, and those who watched the legislation in the house at the last session can form an idea of what that means. But there is another element in that party, headed by Mr. Blaine, that will attempt to steer a more conservative course.

The matters which are certain to coroc up during the three months of this short session, to say nothing of those that may unexpectedly be brought up, will make it notable in Congressional his tory. The first thing to come up in the Senate will be the Federal election bill, and that it will bo fought to the last extremity by the Democrat.* is a certainty. Nevertheless it is believed that it will be passed in a modified form. In the House the first thing to be taken up will be an apportionment bill, ana that will also be fought by the Democrats, but it will be certain to pass in the shape that will give the Republicans all the advantage possible. It would be just reversed were the Democrats in the position of the Republicans. The game of politics is, get all you can.

The question of free coinage of silver is going to make a rumpus too, and the general impression is that it tfiil be adopted, although it is still opposed hy Mr. Harrison and his secretary of the treasury. But it is widespread that Mr. Blaine has made up his mind to bring about free coinage at this session of congress as a special concession to the Farmers' Alliance, which he is said to be practically anxious to conciliate. There will not be much difficulty in getting a bill through congress, as the senate is already on record as favoring it, and it was charged that it was trickery that defeated it in the house at the last session.

Another troublesome matter is that of pensions. It is bound to come up in some shape or other. It is claimed that by the end of the next fiscal year the annual payments for pensions will have reached $200,000,000, which added to other expenses of the government will amount to considerably more than our receipts. What is to be done? Not a baker's dozen votes could be secured for repealing any portion of the pension laws so that some method of increasing our revenues will have to be found, if theec claims prove to be correct. But how? That's an interesting question. Some answer it by proposing a graduated income tax, others by increasing the tax on whiskjr. But wait until the qnes-tion comes up in abgrees then you will hear some inU res^tg things.

The speakership campaign, which gets warmer and warmer, will furnish some mighty interesting political news before it*is ended, and it is believed that if will also be the means of determining to a certainty whether Mr. Cleveland will be at thd head of the next National Democratic ticket, at least that's the way it looksuow when the Cleveland and antiCleveland Democrats are at daggers' points. And it will also have a great effect upon the chances of the Democratic party in the coming Presidential election.

The question of the head of the next Republican Presidential ticket will be considered this winter by the loaders of that party, and the wire-pulling they will indulge in will add much interest to Washington political gossip. Just now Mr. Blaine has it all his own way, but whether he can keep it that way, even if he desires the nomination, is problematical. Mr. Harrison thinks himself entitled to renomination Senator Sherman has not abandoned all hope. General Alger is still in the field, ana from the Pacific elope comes the news that Senator Stanford has entered the lists and that his platform will cqpsist solely of his proposition to loan out government money to farmers at 2 per cent per annum. It*has also been atrongly hinted by Fanners' Alliance men here that Mr. Stanford can have the support of that organization if he wants it. Take it all all, the prospect is for lots of very jively political news this winter.

CAMPBELL AND A SECOND TERM. The Ohio ChnnM (Hood If *pit« €*rintn Factions Opposition*.

CoiXMius, O., November 27.—It is now clearly apparent that the practical politicians in control of the Democratic machine in Hamilton county are determined that Governor Campbell shall not be renominated lor a second term. The re elections indi te that outaide ol iu» city of Cincin the course of the governor in convening the legislature in the extraordinary session was generally approved, With the gams made by the Democrats in the rural dts tricts and the general approval of course, it ia evident that the governor much stronger with the independent who BOH"" for good gOvtiuu.ent than ntiios ti he was sixty days ago. Those well adr"- I on this point claim tl with Cam,-....'11 next year the Democrat would easily cany the state, even ah- rfd dkooidant in Hsmjii vwunty work ag* ^t him. The R^pal: cans have much more regard lar the govaince be demonstrated that, re„«rfra^,t«h»dtlie»wwiitttb« face of tlx ectinn to respond to the call of the I jaeM of Cincinnati for relief htm a wart} officials believed to be corrupt.

F**t«r ___

NwR YORK, November Faster Sacci has lost »**BiT-four ounces in twentyfour hours. His poise and temperature aaclxtag^d, «$$ tf tli wxe J*e 'ill h|s

WILL TALK OFfllE TARIFF. Il

SWBCil 3T PBEPAR' COS UR ESS.

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H« Favors (He Bill and AdYmMch prtf«U»«4So Trouble

Between til* President nod

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NEW YOBK,

Nov«n|sr 27.—The Trib

une's Washington special says: A gentleman who has the oaafifleuce of the president said to-day that Harrison would treat the subject of fBjw^ction in his message in a similar vein tMhis previous utterances upon this suopct"Do* the preside)!t|^»P"vo the McKinley bill?" -Iff ••Well, hesigqed it,%id I know of no other way in which beicould more clesarly have expressed his ^jjffrpval. There may bam been aozne^d^l^^n it not satisfactory to him." ^.,v "Will be take occ*S§3®i in his coming message to Congress ^express any opin ion concerning this measure?" "He certainly &iH. aHo will, in treating the general subjew of the tariff, reaffirm his adhession the belief in the benefits of a protective tariff and will, incidentially, say that^he McKinley bill is a measure flfhich tpu take time for correct judgment as its merits or demerits. In other wOOT9| the President agrees with the expflwion. of Senator Edmunds, wherein hoj&says no one can, to-day, say what arc real eftects of the bill." W

This gentleman wCut on to say that this a matter between aiim and the secretary of the treasury, wnd that none of the other members o» the cabinet bad been called into confenBttceupon the subject. There has neva? been any discussion between the praident and Mr. Blaine on the subjeefof the McKinley bill to give occasion f$jl any dispute It is a. matter which w68 in an official way concern Mr. Biaitjb. It is matter for the treasury department. In everything which concerns their ffipcial relations the president and Mr. BlSine have always worked in harmony ~w

A DELlGHTFljl AFFAIR.

The Aimonl Initiaii^u CeremouicR Of the Princes rtifte Orient. The general annual initiation of members to Crescent Coun^ No. 66, Princes of the Orient degreeJjbf tie Knights of Pythias occurred at Ca§£le hall last evening. There were representatives from the lodges in nearly ewy town and city in this neighborhoodwresent and fifty candidates were initMed. There were about 300 ^persons g|esent in the hall during the initiation listened to the welcoming address^delivered by Rev. J. D. Stanl#! who was in one of his happiespnoods. The response, "Our Order/' ma** delivered by Finley E. Williams, feM.was followed by responses from 4eleaMii^'|BifflL,.J^ca2U| Rockville, Coal. foH6Wltig tOWtf^^i^mrescntefr: TSarshall, Effingham and Pang,111, Rockville, Coal Bluff, Riley,* Carbon, Clinton, Clay City.Waveland, Montezuma, Saline City, Sullivan and Bloomington. After the inition ceremonies were over the entire party was served with luncheon, consisting of sandwiches, oysters, celery, etc. It was one of the most thoroughly enjoyable affairs ever given by the knights.

THE DAY IN NEW YORK.

YORK,

Everything: Unusually fltrfiet In Wotham To-day. NK\V

November 27.—All busi

ness was suspended to-day and the streets wore the aspect of Sunday, except, perhaps, for parties of friends of Yale or Princeton, who are seen everywhere with rosettes, flying ribbons or banners of the respective colors of the two colleges whose foot ball teams meet this afternoon in a championship game. Outside of the widespread interest in the outcome in this game, the city is entirelv quiet. The weather is cold and hazen with an occasional flurry of snow. Thanksgiving services were held thie morning in most of the churches in the citv. Dinners were provided for in various charitable institutions. The theaters gave special holiday matinees and numerous programmes of athletic sports have been arranged for the afternoon. The old custom of cluos parading the streets in fantastic costumes were widely observed.

THE BRIDEGROOM CAME NOT.

John Mntlln. Who Was to Have Been Married Nandajr, Disappear*. CHICAGO,

November 27.—John' Mattla

was to have been married Sunday nightto Miss Amanda Haverly, but when the hour came the bridegroom was absent. The bride cried, the minister wore a sad look and the disappointed guests left the house. Mattla came here last Thursday from Ashtabula, Ohio, and engaged rooms at 2810 Butler street. The bride to be came to the city Saturday. Mattla kissed her good-by that afternoon, and with $500 in his pocket, the savings of years, started out to buy furniture and household goods. That was the last his betrothed saw of him. it is feared that he has met with foul play, and the police are working on the *se. He was much attached to his sweetheart and had been looking forward for months to bis approaching marriage. He is described as being six feet in height, of powerful build and was dressed in dark clothing.

Kamlr and Iter Mirror.

Mamie Walton, the little girl who was taken advantage of by John Goodwin (who will eat his Thanksgiving dinner in the penitentiary, by the way) a dirty little thing with a homely bee. She has hands heavy as a prise fighter's and is altogether sot a pleasing little person. h$le in the presence of the grand jtny girl amused es»rybody (hero by boldli&ja small circular mirror in the palm of onpband and peering ooquettishly into iu She aeemed greatly pleased wis& the reflection. j.-

C«naty OBcm Ctose.

All the county ofBces closed at noon to-day. They were, moat ol them, practically dosed during the forenoon. Everybody about the court house exnimaeif very thankful for a great many things. Tha '.delightful weather contributed my toaterialiy to a delightful mood smong men generally.

Yfcow Wmm mm VS*M«

Sr. Par* Minn., November 27.—General Manager MeUeo, of the Northern Pacific rail road has advices this morning that there is not a won) of truth In the mKiifed ia|i*xi%h£ in Montana or anywtifcre eke.

THURSDAY EVENINGJVOVEMBER *7, 1890 TWO CENTS.

WONDERFUL TREES

Two Remarkable Specimens of Plant Lift Found in Bthia, Brazil. United States Consul Burke of Bahia, Brasii, tells of two remarkable trees in his last report to the United States Government. They are palms, indigenous of Brazil, 'and are thus described by him: "The camanba is certainly a wonderful tree. Every part of it—root, roolet, branch and trunk—is available in fact, it is indispensable for the natives in building and roofing their huts, making fences, etc., while the artioles made from it supply them with food, light and medicine. It is a species of palm tree and grows in dry, sandy soiL The bulb (the sise depending upon the size of the tree) is strongly farinaceous and when ^ed and ground pro-, duces a kittd of farischa used for food by the natives while the rootlets or the bulb are used for medicine, possessing a strong cathar* tic proper^-. The trunk, while the tree is young, contains a soft, oleaginous Bubstance, something like marrow. This is good food for cattle, sheep, goats and hogs. After the tree attains a arowth af several years the trunk becomes verj hard, and can then be used for building purposes. The lower part of th« branches, which grow to a length ol eight to ten or twelve foet, are chiefij used for fences. They are wide arid flat at the bottom and tapering toward th« top, with short, hard and very sharp thorns at the edges, in appearance nol unlike the mouth of a saw-fish. The fence made from this material is very strong. The least paptof the branch, when out and sun dried, gives an exudation, which appears on the fan-like leaf oi blade. It is a tenacious substance possessing properties very similar to beeswax. This wax is extensively used for making candles. The leaf or blade has a fiber from which hats, mats, baskets, rope, brooms, dusters, eta, are made. When the exudation is scraped from the blades of the palm tho branohes are used for roofing huts and small houses and for protecting brick walls from the fierce rays of the sun, as well as from the rain. The fruit of the tree is sweet and palatable. The kernel or seed is pounded to a powder and is used in infusion in place of coffee.

Another valuable tree, found almost exclusively in this state of Bahia and in the northern part of tho state of Minas Geraes, which joins this state on the south, is tho piassava tree. Like the camanba, tho piassava is also a species of palm tree. From it is obtained a fiber, and nuts called coquilhos. Ropes, brooms, brushes of nearly every kind and for every purpose, are manu* faotured from the fiber of this tree. It is, however, nearly all shipped to England, and there manufactured. Very little goes direct to tho United States. The natives simply twist the fiber and use it for rope. Germany takes some 51 the fiber also, and some of the other European" countries, but England takes more than half of all exported. For tho year 1888 over 25,000 tons were exported, England taking about three-fourths thereof. The coquilhos, or nuts, are also exported or manufactured into buttons, knife blades and trinkets of various kinds. The coquilho is susceptible of a high polish, and in this particular condition has a very close rosemblance to ivory. Piassava patches, called compos, are found in the very heart of the virgin forests and are also scattered through the more open woodland and aro called piassava do matto and piassa do campo. The most of these trees along the coast hero have been cut therefore fh order to obtain the piassava now it is necessary to go some distance to the interior. Tho government owns nearly all of the piassava lands, renting, or giving a license to parties wishing to obtain tho fiber, the license oxtonding from a year to a year and a half. Instead of stripping tho fiber from the tree while standing, the tree is cut down. In this way the land is cleared and if along a river, a jazenda of cocoa or coffee or sugar could* be made very profitable, the parties, after the clearing, buying the land from the government Tho district between the rivers Jequitinhonha and Da Selsa is very rich in fino piassava and the land, when cleared, would be most excelent for jazendas.

The Wonderful Congo Hirer, *r

For our knowledge of the dimensions and navigable lengths of the Congo, the largest, and, next to the Nile, the longest African river, the world is indebted almost entirely to Mr. Stanley, its disdiscovor, and the founder of the great Free State within its basin. According to Mr. Stanley, the Congo is more than 3,000 miles long, and In size and volume the second river of the world, the first being presumably the Amazon. Like the Nile, the Congo has one stretch of uninterrupted navigation 1,000 miles long, between Stanley Pool and Stanley Falls. Unfortunately for commerce, however, this Magnificent stretch of water is separated from the sea by a series of insurmountable cataracts that compel a portage of 235 miles, or two pdrtages of eighty-five and fifty miles and many transfers. The largest of all African rivers, and probably the most valuable from a commercial point of view, more promptly and more emphatically than any of the others forbids the np ward progress of the steamer.—Scrib* Dor's Maganwe-

—A widow living in Jacksonville, Fla., was badly «tong about the head by wasps while working among the plants and shrubbery in her yard. The a tings were painful enough, but in her agony and confusion she added to her misery by rushing into the house and applying hurriedly to her wounds what she supposed was laudanum, hut which was carbolic acid. For a few minutes her pain was intense, and had not remedies been applied by neigh* boring ladies she would have, it is believed, gone into spasm*. The acid raised numerous blisters on her fs«e.

—Disappointment's Steel.—^'Whafc la that yon are using on K] rfacef "Bay rum." "Is that allf sighed tbe ensfcomer. *1 was in sort of hi pes it might bs chloroform."—Philade I pbia Tim®*

Mm Elisabeth Hutfon, of Ksgfe sbwefc left ywsS^uiy for CrawfordsviHe to Tfeit

PRESSING PARNELL HARD.

A PETITION CIRCfLVTlSG DEKAKBHIKG HIS RETIREMENT.

O'Brien fables Bis Opinion In the Matter and Favors Gladstone lor the Party Lcudfr-Xews By

Wire.

LONDON,

November 27.—-The petition

for Parnell's retirement is circulating, and has received the signatures of forty Irish members, headed with the name of Justin McCarty. Ths signers declare that if Parnell does not retire Monday they will resign their seats in Parliament A manifesto to this effect is expected from them if the petition has no effect on Parnell.

The postponement of all action in regard to the Gladstone letter until Monday by yesterday's meeting of Parnellites reveals thy^existence of dissension in the ranks, but all the Irish members who are wi'ling to talk to-day say that Mr, Parnell must and will retire. The delay is attributaed by some to a desire to hear from the envoys in America before taking final action, but this is hardly more than a matter of courtesy to the absent leaders, though it may be possible that they might have some important information to communicate as to the effect of Parnell's course at home upon the How of funds from America. British donations to the fund in aid of the ruggle for |Irish home rule Kave entirely ceased since the O'Shea trial, and but for contributions from America the National League would be in a moribund condition for lack of money. The government has proclaimed tho league in petitions of Counties Fitmanagh, Monaghan and Waterfgrd,

In Parnell's -asc.

LONDON,

Noveiubor 27.—Gladstone's

friends are becoming very bitter at Parnell for his ungracious treatment of the great home ruler. It is believed that a linal decision of the leadership will be made to-day, as it is expected replies will be received to the dispathes sent to the Irish delegates in America asking their opinions on tho subject. A rumor is current that Mr. Parnell intends to issue a manifesto to the Irish people, explaining and justifying his position. The ieeling against Parnell among the Irish members is increasing.

O'Oonohuc on Parnell.

NEW YORK,

November 27.—Joseph J.

O'Donohue, one of the most prominent Irish-Americans in this country, said regarding Parnell's probable successor, in case of his resignation from the leadership of the party, "The whole world knows by this time that in the ranks of the Irish parliamentary parties, in point of fact, in the entire English house of commons, there is but one Parnell. No man, in fact, no five men, have ever rendered such great service to the cause of Ireland as Justin McCarty.

The Divorce Granted.

LONDON,

court to-day Justice Brett presiding, the suit of Lady Connemara against her husband for the dissolution of their marriage on the grounds of adultery with a servant, has been brought up. The respondent was not present nor was he represented by council, the case being defended exactly aa the O'Shea suit. The jury brought in a verdict adjudging the respondent guilty of adultery ami granting the petition for divorce.

Parnell Must Ho.

LONDON,

(ilatlslone For lender.

LONDON,

Ead

November 27.—In divorce

November L'7.—The United

Ireland laments the absence of the Irish leaders now in the United States. Their views, if prenented to the meeting on Monday, must have enormqus weight. There is but one questiod: shall personal fidelity to Parnell override fidelity to Ireland. If the two are in conflict Parnell should go. He should not expose Ireland to the danger of the prolongation of tbe terrible regime of coercion under which tho country is groaning.

The Lymph Sent Ont of Franee. BERLIN, November 27.—The Tage Blatt complains that French customs officers have returned phials of tbe lymph which Dr. Koch sent to Dr.JPastuer and Dr. Cerneii on the ground that the introduction of medicines containing unknown ingredients is prohibited in France.

French Financier Absconds. PARIS, November 27.—M. Reynand, director of the Bonquet estate has absconded. His liabilities amouut to a francs. He was a bear on the bourse and speculated in rents and credit fanciers shan s. There is nssch excitment over the a flair.

November 27.—A Liberal

memorial ea pressing confidence in Gladstone and requesting him to take the leadership of the home rule cause h§s been drawn up and a meeting to consider it will be called.

afan-Pbwer Hosts In China. A few years ago a Cantonese ordered from a firm of American engineers at Shanghai two imitation steamboats in tho form of stern-wheel fiats worked by man power. The boats ran up and down the Soocbow creek, but the jealousy of the junkmen was aroused and tbe local authorities were induced to veto this form of water traffic. Lately, however, a syndicate has got on the right side of the authorities, and, in addition to buying up and running the stern-wheelers, has had built for them a screw flat, to he worked by ten to sixteen men. This flat, which has recently been launched, Is built of steel, is sixty feet long, with a beam of ten feet, and has guaris fourteen inches long. It is to make the Journey between the two cities in six hours, against twelve hours occupied by the stern-wher^m bich in their tarn beat the Jun1- by je few hours. —St James' Gazette.

For ftttttday Cloftlwr.

CHK AGO, November 27.—There was a lively discussion in the board of lady managers of tbe World's Fair yesterday, over the question of Sunday closing. The arguments were of great length and a vote was Anally taken resulting 28 in tbe the affirmative and 21 In the negative.

The estimated earnings of the Chicago, Milwaukee & SL Paul for tbe third week to, November were WKrlM. a decsesse of $14,46816 compared with cor

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TOPSY VENN TO RETIRE.

The «lnee»» of Burlesque Soon to Leave the Stajre. NEW YORK,

November 27.—It is very

doubtful whether Topsy Yenn will ever again be seen on the professional boards Topey is known from one end of th« country to the other as one of the queen's of burlesque, a vivacious, painstaking and faithful little actress, and for whom from the city of baked beatus to the Golden Gate the gallery gods have always a welcoming shout and the less enthusiastic patrons of the orchestra a hearty handclap. During the last three or four yearn she has been seen in all the principal amusement ceuters of the country as a leading member of David Henderson's Crystal Slipperand Bluebeanl spectacular productions. A veai or so ago, however, she began to find herself blessed with an over-abundance of adipose tissue, and when her weight finally got round in the neighborhood of lSOpoun shs found it rather difficult to trip tho light fantastic toe, and perform tho numerous gyrations that her part called for. Accordingly on the advice of friends she commeuced to experiment with various nostrums that aro guaranteed to reduce a surplus of flesh without ill effects. She was so far successful that in the course of nine months she tipped the scale at 115 pounds, but at the same time tho ingredients of which the nostrums were compounded had be^n steadily undermining her system, and when she finally readied the desired weight it was only to find herself a physical wreck. A few days ago she was compelled to leave the*Crystal Slipper company in the West and return to her hotue in this city, and it was stated to-dav by one of her intimate friends that her professional days are over. During her stage career she combined economy with comfortable living, and it is understood that she is very well fixed in this world's goods. In private life sin* is known as Mrs. Cornell, her husband being a mlmber of one of tho oldest an I most influential families of Gotham.

MRS- CORNELIUS MILLER.

Her Case Again Before Commissioner Shield* a I CliienKO. NEW YOHK,

November 26.—The caseof

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aid luto the account of tho bank and been converted into drafts and cash by Mrs. Miller, had been forwarded together with further important proof ol' guilty knowledge. Effort was mado upon the resumption of the case to-day to submit this evidence but it was objected to by the counsel for the accused and the argument is still in progress.

O'Brien Favors Gladstone. CINCINNATI, November 27/ Win. O'Brien was seen last night and informed that tho assembled Nationalists in London were waitiug to hear from the del gates in America before they adjourned, Mr. O'Brien said I ho subject was delicate one and he did not care to express himself further than what wa^|: contained in the following dfarmtch which he sent this afternoon to his friends on the other side: "In view of our obligations to Mr. Gladstone, the*interest of our cause and tho responsibilities we havo contracted to tho Irish tenantry, in the face of a general election fought in cordial alliancu with the Liberal party, 1 would earnestly recommend the party to open immediate friendly communications with Mr. Gladstone. Mr O'Brien added that he had wired Mr. Dillon, who is in Elnura, New York, the substance of tho foregoing message. Mr, Dillon will join Mr. O'Brien here to-day.

More Negroes lit Trouble. JACKSON, Mits., November 27,—Sherifl Harding returned from Brownsville yesterday. He went down to arrest eiflht negroes charged with riotous conduct. The father of "Sam" Johnson, who caused the trouble a»d told tin sheriff he would deliver his son to him at Bolton and the reason he had pt him secreted was that he feared he would bo mobbed by the friends of Bradford. thman whom he assaulted. The ti iai took place at Bolton yesterday and all of the negroes were discharged except Johnson, who was held to answer at tbe next term of tbe grand jury for assault and battery. He gave bail.

Menntor Wiule Slnmplon Mhot. Cou MUM,

S. C. November 27.—Sana-

tor Wade Hampton, while out gunning on his favorite hunting grounds in Washington county, Mississippi, was accidentally shot by his son, McDulfie Hampton. The eon fired towards his father and wounded hitn in tbe head, one of the shots striking his eye. Tho injuries aro not believed to be serious, aod it is not thought likely that he will lose his eyesight. The accident happened in the same locality where tho tbe senator a few years ago lost one of his l-gs.

There Were Bfo Bed Kleins. STAJTDJNG ROCK, N. D., November 27. —Lieutenant Crowder, of the Eighth cavalry, with tbe four men of his troop who 'were detailed last Sunday to make a tour of the country on the opposite side of tln» river and below the agency to ascertain if any Indians were there causing trouble, ss had been reported, returned to-night, and reports having seen no Indians, and that the people are slowly returning to their homes, although some have gone for good. No news was received from Sitting Bull's camp to-day.

And Marriage Is Kol a Failure. PBOVIDESCE, R. I., November 27.—The docket for this quarter's term of the Supreme court shows 200 cases in which marriage has been a failure, that being the number of divorce petitions to be beard.

Bitten by a D®ff.

J, M. Hughes, of 022 South Ninth street, complains to the police that he was bitten by a vicious dog bdoogiug to

Miller, whose extra

dition is demanded by tho British government on the charge of larceny in escaping to this country with several thousand dollars entrusted to her husband's banking firm in London, is again below United States Commissioner Shields As before she is repn lilted by Counsellors Howe and ex-Congressman Adams, and tint British government by Messrs. Marbun and Fox. A few days ago a cablegram was received from Lord Salisbury by British Consul General Booker stating final evidence in the case showing how monies of specific depositors had been