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VOL. XXXV.—NO. 49.
LIKE A STAG AT BAY.
Parnell Makes a Hard Fight
for Political Life.
The Pack Gradually Closing In
on Him.
Attempts to Postpone the Decision
in His Case Fail.
Stormy Scenes in the Meeting of Irish
MemberK Yesterday—A Com
promise Proposed.
Associated Press Dispatches.
London, Dec. 2. —Parnell and his sup
porters held a conference in the li
brary of the house of commons this
morning.
The meeting to cousider the advisa
bility of removing Parnell, was resumed
at noon. Parnell was the lirst of the
party to arrive. Reporters were ex
cluded.
After half an hour was occupied in
reading telegrams from various persons
in Ireland and the United States,and the
manifesto sent by the delegates of the
party now in the United States (the
reading of the dispatches was frequently
interrupted by cheering), J. O'Kelly as
serted that it would be the basest in
gratitude for the Nationalists to aban
don Parnell simply because a number of
politicians, who sought an alliance with
the Irish party for their own advantage,
now thought fit to abandon the position
Parnell had taken.
After an adjournment for luncheon,the
members reassembled at 2 o'clock.
Parnell moved to adjourn to enable
the Nationalists to take part in the de
bate on the second reading of the land
purchase bill,
A sharp controversy took place con
cerning cable dispatches sent to the
delegates in the United States, for the
purpose of influencing their action.
Kenny admitted that he had cabled
his views to the delegates.
Sexton said the supplementary cable
in the party's name, after the conference
held Friday night, did not accord with
the arrangements made by the confer
ence.
John O'Connor declared that the bus
iness had not been conducted fairly.
He justified Parnell's action in issuing
a manifesto, and condemned the mis
leading dispatches that were sent to the
delegates in the United States.
Campbell described the proceedings
of Parnell's opponents as infamous.
Parnell was appealed to to decide
whether the expression used by Camp
bell was orderly. He replied the that
country would decide as to their proceed
ings.
Further recrimination was indulged
in regarding the informal meeting held
Saturday.* Healy described the actions
ot Parnell's friends as obstructive.
Parnell denounced the remark aa in
solent and impertinent. This statement
was greeted with cheers by Parnell's
friends, and answered with cheers of
derision by his opponents.
Leamy said the telegrams to America
from Sexton and others had produced
false impressions by implying that the
majority of the leading men of the party
were going in one direction.
William Richmond said he had heard
that the delegates' cablegram was read
by certain members of the party in an
English club, and received with cheers.
"If Parnell is to be deposed," said he,
"in God's name depose him without
making it a matter for cheering in an
English club."
Nolan's amendment that the question
of the retirement of Parnell be post
poned until the members ascertained
the views of their constituents was re
jected.
Arthur O'Conner advised Parnell to
withdraw, as henceforth it would be
impossible for him to be the leader of
the party.
Jordan accused Parnell of sacrificing
the cause of the nation to his insane
pride and culpable ambition.
At t» o'clock the meeting adjourned
for an hour.
Upon reassembling Kenny declared
that it was impossible to obtain home
rule without forming an alliance with
the English party. Parnell, he said,
had been offered an honorable compro
mise.
The Chairman —What was it?
Kenny—To retire temporarily.
But instead of accepting this offer,
Parnell issued a manifesto debarring
him from the chairmanship henceforth,
should the majority of his party decide
that it would be best for him to retire.
Why did Parnell in June express im
plicit belief in the good faith of the Lib
eral party, having the Hawarden inter
view in mind? He (Kenny) had little
hope for the Irish party if they depended
upon the chairman to defend them from
the chicanery of English statesmen.
Irishmen looked to their representatives
in the house of commons, not to Parnell
alone, for their salvation.
J. F. X. O'Brien declared that they
had little leadership from Parnell in re
cent years. After the exposure result
ing from the divorce suit, he had come
to the conclusion that Parnell's continu
ance in the leadership would be an intol
erable disgrace.
O'Brien bitterly reproac bed Parnell
for his connection with the HaWarden
interview. Angry retorts were made by
Parnell, who denied that he had said
Gladstone was false.
In conclusion O'Brien said : "I leave
it to you, Mr. Parnell, to convince the
Irish people of honesty on your part in
that grave matter. This is the wretch
edest moment of my life. I see shat
tered by you, who brought us to such a
splendid position, all of Ireland's hopes."
The meeting here adjourned for dinner.
The vote on Nolan's amendment was
44 to 29.
The minority were: John P. Nolan,
Joseph Nolan. Blanc, Byrne, Corbett,
Clancy, Campbell, Dalton, Fitzgerald,
Harrington, Hayden, McDonald, Justin
Huntley McCarthy, M. F. McKenna,
Mahoney, Maguire, O'Connor, O'Han
lon. O'Kelley Parnell, Richard Power,
Quinii. John Redmond, William Red
mond, Shield, Conway, J. W. Kenney
«nri Dei. my.
Messrs, Carew, (lilhooley, P. O'Brien,
Leahy, Lalor and Mahon were absent.
No demonstration was made over the re
sult of the division.
When the meeting reconvened, after
dinner, it was finally elicited that Par
nell's secretary, Campbell, gave Mr.
Tuchy, of the Freeman's Journal, his
own opinion that Parnell would volun
tarily retire. Tuchy- repeated this in
the lobbies of parliament. After some
talk the subject was dropped.
At tomorrow's meeting of the Irish
party, Clancy will submit a compromise
regulation. It is reported that he will
propose that Parnell retire temporarily.
I.OVAL TO PARNELL,
The Lincoln Branch Cables Confidence.
Irish Supporters.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2. —At a special
meeting of the Lincoln branch of the
Irisn National league, this evening, res
olutions of confidence in Parnell were
adopted and cabled to him. President
Fitzgerald and Secretary Suttor, of the
national organization, still decline to
express any opinion pending the meet
ing of the executive council.
The Faithful in Ireland,
London, Dec. 2.—A meeting of the
National league branches at Ballyland
ers sent a dispatch to Finucane declar
ing that he must either support Parnell
or resign.
At Abbey Leix, Queen's county, the
board of guardians resolved to support
Parnell. The board declared that while
rents were still too high, the reduction
made was due to the efforts of Parnell.
Healy and Sexton Hissed.
Dublin, Dec. 2.—At a meeting of the
National league, held today, the pro
ceedings were stormy. The names of
Sexton and Healy, when mentioned,
were greeted with groans and hisses.
The chairman made a violent speech in
favor of the Parnell Protestant move
ment, and a Catholic priest seconded a
resolution calling upon Ireland to sup
port Parnell. The resolution carried.
TIIE ENGLISH LIBERALS.
A Meeting at Gladstone's House—Har
court Writes a Letter.
London, Dec. 2, —Arnold Morley, Sir
George O. Trevelyan, Campbell Banner
mann, Sir William Vernon Harcourt,
Earl Granville and Shaw Lefevre assem
bled at Gladstone's residence this morn
iug and conferred an hour with the
ex-premier.
At the conference at Gladstone's house
the subject under discussion was the
retirement of the Liberal leader. It was
decided to convoke a meeting of the
Liberal peers and members of the com
mons to hear a statement by Gladstone.
Sir William Vernon liarcourt has
written a letter in which he confirms
AlcCarthy's statement made at the Par
nellite meeting last night, relative to
what took place between them at the
time of McCarthy's recent visit to him.
Sir William further says he did not re
gard P.'.rnell's proposal as practical.
TIIE AMKItICAN ENVOYS.
Harrington Cabled to Return to London
Post Haste.
Chicago, Dec. 2. —Timothy Harring
ton, the only one of the Irish delegation
here in favor of Parnell, today received
the following telegram from Redmond
and Kelly, supporters of Parnell: "Re
turn to England at once if you want to
save the party. Affairs are in a critical
condition. Your help is much needed.
Implore the other members of the visit
ing party to come also."
Harrington could not be found. Dillon
disclaimed any knowledge of the cable
gram.
BRITISH COMMONS.
Balfour rushing His Irish Land Pur
chase Bill.
London, Dec. 2.—ln the Commons to
day, Balfour moved that the Irish land
purchase bill pass second reading.
Ellis moved an amendment, declaring
the bill unsafe as regards the imperial
exchequer and unjust to the occupier of
the land.
Gladstone said he found nothing in
the changes in the bill since last session
likely to render its character more satis
factory. He reminded the house that,
in view of the fact that circumstances
prevented the presence of the Irish
members tonight, it would be a great
mistake to pass a land bill oppoßed to
their desires and convictions.
The want of Irish authority went to
the root of the whole matter and im
pelled every true friend of Ireland to
oppose the bill.
Chamberlain advised Balfour to with
draw the concession removing the
twenty-year limit, but to adhere to the
rate-payers' plebiscite.
Balfour replied that he estimated the
total amount required to complete the
purchase at .£95,000,000. The bill in
providing for an advance of £33,000,000
would make a great impression and
would greatly simplify the problem. He
would reconsider the question of the
twenty-year limit. Tha rate-payers' ple
biscite he considered a valuable altera
tion.
The Trotting- Horse Court.
Chicago, Dec. 2.—The board of ap
peals of the American Trotting associa
tion began its annual session today. A
number of cases were decided. In the
afternoon an interesting case came up,
embodying the question as to whether
the association, when giving guaranteed
stakes, is entitled to the amount paid in
by subscribers in excess of the guaran
teed amount, or if such excess belongs
to the running horses pro rata. The
case was taken under advisement.
Another Bank Assignment.
West Superior, Wis., Dec. 2.—The
Bank of Commerce assigned today. Its
denosits have been reduced nearly
$200,000 since last Wednesday. The in
stitution was unable to stand the drain,
or obtain outside aid. The bank has re
sources greatly in excess of its liabilities
and is expected to pay dollar for dollar.
The Keystone Bank.
Philadelphia, Dec. 2.—The run on
the Keystone bank continued today.
All persons presenting checks for $100
or less were paid in currency, but any
whose demands exceed that amount are
paid only $100 in cash and given clear
ing house due bills for the balance.
These will be honored at any bank.
The Australians favor Retirement.
Sydney, N. S. W., Dec. 2.—The Morn
ing Herald prints interviews showing
that Irish leaders iv Australia are in
favor of the retirement of Parnell.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 1890.
WILL DANCE OR DIE.
The Determination of the
Crazy Redskins.
Buffalo Bill's View of the
Situation.
Sitting Bull the Prime Mover in
Mischief-Making.
General Miles Admits That the Situation
is Most Serious, but Hopes to
Avoid Bloodshed.
Associated Press Dispatches.
New York. Dec 2.—The Herald has a
dispatch from W. F. Cody, at Mandan,
Dakota, saying: [ have just arrived
from the Sitting Bull and Chief Gall
country. When I left yesterday the
Indians were still dancing. They said
they are going to dance all winter, or
die, and if they did die they would be
good medicine men, as they would come
to life in the spring and not be cold and
hungry this winter. In this part of
North Dakota Sitting Ball is the great
disturber and prophet. The situation is
most critical. If it was spring there
would be war, and as the Indians are
well armed and mounted, many homes
would be laid low and many thousands
of innocent lives be lost. Troops
are arriving daily and getting into
position, thus giving the unprotected
settlers more confidence. If General
Miles cannot handle this question no
other man need try. The Indians are
waiting the coming of the Messiah.
Winter has set in, and if the Messiah
does not get a move on himself, the
sijow will blow through his whiskers so
rapidly that he will forget to materialize.
Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 2. —Owing to
the delay of trains, Buffalo Bill did not
start for the east till noon today. He
proceeds directly to Chicago for a con
ference with General Miles. In con
versation here today he ex
pressed the opinion that all the
trouble with the Indians was caused by
Sitting Bull and a few other crafty
chiefs who are working upon the super
stitious nature of their followers for the
purpose of bringing the government to
terms on the subject of back dues and
increased rations. Cody does not look
for an uprising, but thinks the military
must be kept on hand in full strength
until the religious craze subsides, or
there will he depredations in the spring,
which will be apt to bring on war.
OENEIt.IL MILES' VIEWS.
The Seriousness of the Situation Has
Not Been Exaggerated.
Washington, Dec. 2—General Miles
in an interview today on the Indian
trouble, paid he believes danger is immi
nent. "The seriousness of the situa
tion," he said, "has not been exagger
ated. Disaffection is more widespread
than for years. The conspiracy extends
to different tribes that heretofore have
been hostile, but are now in full sym
pathy with each other, though scattered
over a larger area of country. The
causes of the difficulty are easy of loca
tion. Insufficient food supplies, relig
ious delusion and the innate disposition
of the savage to go to war, must be held
responsible."
"Are campaign preparations on the
part of the government complete?"
was asked.
"Not quite," replied the general.
"Everything will be ready in a few days,
though. The troops and supplies en
route will be available very speedily.
All that is possible is being done to en
courage the loyal Indians and reduce
the number and influence of the hos
tiles, and in this way an outbreak may
be avoided."
General Miles referred to the great
necessity which existed for more cav
alry. He said, "We have only about
two thousand mounted men, although
we have plenty of infantry; but you
cannot catch mounted Indians with
white foot soldiers."
"Is it not a novel- proceeding for the
Indians to go on the warpath at the be
ginning of winter!" queried the re
; porter.
i "Yes, in some respects it is," replied
the general. Their argument is good,
though. They are better armed now
than ever, and their supply of horses is
ail that could be desired. Every buck
has a Winchester rifle, and knows how
to use it. They can live on cattle, and
the numerous horse ranches will fur
nish them with fresh stock when cold
and starvation ruin their mounts. These
hostiles have been starved into fight
ing, and they will prefer to die fighting
rather than starve peaceably. I hope
the problem will be solved without
bloodshed, but such a happy ending to
the trouble seems improbable."
General Miles, after a long consulta
tion with the war secretary, left for
Chicago this morning.
REINFORCEMENTS.
Mure Troops Ordered to the Scene of
Hostilities.
Washington, Dec. 2. —General Miles
was in consultation with the war depart
ment officials this morning in regard to
the change in the situation. The action
of the Sioux in going to the Bad Lands
is regarded with dissatisfaction and con
cern. Dispatches this morning indicate
that the situation is otherwise practi
cally unchanged from yesterday, and
nothing is positively known as to the in
tention of the Indians on the Bad
Lands.
Four companies of cavalry have been
ordered from Fort Lea'venworth to the
seat of the threatened trouble, and there
ant now on the way selected companies
,from the lirst, second, fifth and ninth
regiments. Orders have also been sent
to the first infantry, stationed on the
Pacific coast. The Fifth regiment
and the Seventh regiment at Denver
hold themselves in readincs to start
for the Indian country at a moment's
notice.
Denver, Col., Dec. 2.—A telegram to
the Associated Press from Fort Wingate,
via Coolidge, N. M., says: A dispatch
has been received by General Carr from
the war department, directing the Sixth
cavalry to proceed with the least practi
cable delay to FortWingate, S. D. Prep
arations for the start commenced at
once, and continued throughout the
night. The regiment has had fifteen
years' experience in Arizona and New
Mexico against the Indians.
The entire command at Fort Logan
leaves tomorrow morning for the scene
of the Indian disturbance in Dakota.
Leavenworth, Kans., Dec. 2.—Four
troops of cavalry left this morning for
Fort Meade.
AT PINE BIDCIE,
The Situation Remains Serious to Say
the Least.
Chicago, Dec. 2.—At army headquar
ters this morning orders were given to
all employees to remain at their desks
unless special leave was granted. Im
portant telegrams were received from
the Indian country, but Gen. Williams
refused to divulge their contents until
Gen. Miles's arrival from Washington.
The situation is regarded as critical.
General Brooke telegraphs : A number
of Rosebud Indians, with some from
Fine Ridge agency and some from Lower
Brule and Standing Rock agencies, to
the number of 300, have gathered on
White river, above the mouth of the
Wounded Knee, and are very defiant.
Omaha, Dec. 2.—Advices from Pine
Ridge agency report that the campaign
against the Indians will probably open
in earnest today. The troops expect to
advance to the Bad Lands at once, and
provisions are being made for a long
campaign against the Indians. The
government has advertised for forage
and transportation. Indian scouts re
port more depredations and excitement
rung very high. The army officers at
Pine Ridtre predict that the expedition
will be as tough and important as any
in Indian history.
Washington, Dec. 2.—Acting Indian
Commissioner Belt today received a let
ter from Special Census Agent Lea at
Pine Ridge agency, saying there was no
suffering there among the Indians for
want of food. He asserts that the pres
ent troubles are not due to hunger.
Pine Kidgk Agency, Dec. 2.—Sleet,
snow and cold weather quieted every
thing today; there will be a special issue
of rations tomorrow to the friendlies. It
it reported that there is a division of
opinion among the hostiles ; that some
want to come into the agency. Eight
lodges of Littie Wound's people returned
today.
GOT IT BAD.
The Craze In Full Progress in Oklahoma
and Indian Territory.
Guthrie, Oklahoma, Dec. 2. —The
Messiah craze is fully in progress in In
dian territory. The Cheyenne, Araphoe,
Osage, Missouri and Seminole tribes are
the most unruly. The Kick.tpoo tribe,
always unruly and superstitious, is danc
ing. A number passed through here
yesterday on their way tc Red Rock,
Cherokee strip, to consult with the
Missouris, Poncas and Osages. Word
has been received from the Poncas, in
{lie Cherokee strip, that the depot
agent, section hands and inhabitants
have been compelled to leave on account
o :the menacing attitude of the In
dians. A dispatch inquired if troops
could be sent, as the Indians were al
most crazy with dancing.
Kansas City, Dec. 2. —Lieutenant Mc-
Comb, in command of the Sioux at Fort
Reno, was in the city this evening. He
stated that the Cb.eyeno.es and Ara
pahoes had had several dances of late,
but they had no hostile significance
whatever.
Jacob Cadmire, receiver of the land
office at King Fisher, telegraphed there
is no excitement there, and that those
who had been participating in the
dances have returned home.
Special dispatches from Guthrie say
there is danger of an outbreak among
the Indians in the territory.
CONGEALED SPIRITS.
The Cold Weather Has a Depressing Ef
fect on the Ghost Dance.
Pierre, S. D., Dec. 2. —Letters were
received today from the commandants
at Fort Sully and Fort Bennett, stating
that the Indian frontier so far as that
country was concerned, was perfectly
safe. An officer just returned from a
personal visit to Hump's and Big Fort's
camps, on Cherry creek, states that the
cold weather and snow have driven the
Indians in from the ghost dances. They
advise all settlers to procure rifles anil
plenty of ammunition this winter, be
cause the danger of an outbreak in the
spring is great.
Standing Rock Agency, Dec. 2. —Or-
ders have been issued to Major Mc-
Laughlin to increase the rations from
eight to ten per cent. Reports from
Sitting Bull's camp report a decided de
crease in the dances.
THEIIt BOAT CAPSIZED.
The Sad Experience of a Party of Sur
veyors at Seattle.
Seattle, Wash., Dec. 2. —W. R. Leh
man, an engineer in charge of the Union
Pacific surveying party, was drowned
by the capsizing of a sailboat in the
sound off Pulley Point, a few miles
above this city, yesterday. He was out
in a small boat with three engin
eers, when a squall came up,
and the boat was overturned, throw
ing all four in the water. They all
clung to the boat for two hours, but
finally Lehman became exhausted and
lost his hold, going to the bottom. The
other men hung on for several hours be
fore the boat was washed ashore. They
had divested themselves of all their
clothing while in the water, and tramped
through the woods all night. Lehman
came here a year ago from Denver,
where he was employed by the Union
Pacific. Boats have been engaged all
day searching for Lehman's body.
New Hampshire's Special Session.
Concord, Dec. 2.—A special session
of the New Hampshire legislature be
gan today. The gallery was thronged
with spectators attracted by the extra
ordinary public exigency which requires
a special session. The subject of the
qualification of members was referred to
the judiciary committee. This reference
is understood to mean that a comprom
ise has been effected by which the ses
sion may be speedily terminated.
Senator Stewart's Brother Dead.
Sutter Creek, Cal., Dec. 2.—Colonel
S. D. Stewart, a brother of Senator
Stewart, superintendent and a large
owner of the Lincoln mine, died this
morning of apoplexy. • The deceased
was well known in mining circles. He
was at one time a state senator ol Ne
vada. |
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
A Daring Hold-Up in the
Precincts of Chicago.
A Packing House Cashier Re
lieved of $3200.
Two Granger-like Strangers Do a
Neat Piece of Work.
A New York Reporter Plays Detective
and Captures Big Game—A Forger
Neatly Trapped.
Associated Press Dispatches.
Chicago, Dec. 2. —In broad daylight
this afternoon, Joseph N. Asier, cashier
of the Allerton Packing company'g
establishment, at the stock yards, was
held up in his office by two men of
granger-like appearance, and relieved
of $3200 in cash. It had been brought
in from a bank a few minutes before to
pay off the men. Two strangers sud
denly entered the office, and in an in
stant the cashier was looking down the
muzzle of a big revolver. He was
commanded to empty the money into a
canvas bag which was held by the sec
ond stranger. Eighteen hundred men
were working in the packing house of
which the office is a part, but when the
man with the gun said: "I'm nervous,
and this may go off if you don't hurry,"
the cashier hurried. A teamster came
into the office, but was quickly covered
by the second man's revolver. The
robbers backed out of the door, barred
it on the outside and made off in a
buggy. No trace of them has been
found.
NEATLY IsAPPEB.
A New York Reporter Plays Detective
With Great Success.
New York, Dec. 2.—Perrin H. Sum
ner, a Broadway real estate speculator,
who gained considerable notoriety in
connection with the mysterious suicide
of a man who registered at the Getty
house, Yonkers, as George Smith, was
arrested today, charged with forgery.
The prisoner identified the suicide as
his friend, James H. Edgar, a wealthy
English chemist. The police, after
thoroughly investigating the matter at
the time, came to the conclusion that it
was a scheme to defraud the Home Life
Insurance company, and, satisfied that
they had thwarted it, dropped the mat
ter. A reporter named George H.
Phoebus, however, kept at work on the
mystery, and as a result of his investi
gation, Sumner was today arrested. It
seems that Edgar owned property worth
OVERCOATS
IN FULL SWING.
~J~N SPITE of the fact that the weather continues warm,
our sales ou Overcoats are away ahead of last year.
One reason is, that our stock this season seemed to be ex
actly what was wanted. Very few persons have entered
our establishment in quest of an Overcoat without making
a purchase. Right and popular prices of course had some
thing to do with it. If you have not yet made your pur
chase, take our advice and buy now while the assortment
is yet complete. We have a fine line of Cape Overcoats;
also Boys' and Children's.
I Cor. Spring and Temple Streets.
-*$S A YEAR*—
Buys the Daily Herald and
|2 the Wisely Herald.
IT IS NEWSY AND CLEAN.
FIVE CENTS.
f 300,000. Sumner, after the .suicide, made
a proposition to Lawyer Turner to draw
up a will, of which Sumner was to be
the executor, and to receive ten per
cent, of the fortune. The lawyer re
jected the proposition, but afterwards,
upon the solicitation of Reporter Phoe
bus, introduced the latter to Sumner.
The will was drawn up by Turner.
There were also some affidavits drawn in
furtherance of Sumner's scheme, Phoe
bus personating a notary public.
It was in the signing of the will that
Sumner committed the forgery. Nothing
can be found of Edgar, but it is quite
positive that he was not the man who
suicided in Yonkers. Who that mysteri
ous person was has not yet been learned.
The suspicion is that Edgar is a fugitive
from justice from England, and the po
lice surmise that he was in the dark
concerning the bogus will, and ; that
Sumner, who was willing to resort to
the forgery, ultimately intended to mur
der him.
Sumner, at the time of the suicide,
told about Edgar's nephew, who had
given him the information about his
uncle. This young man cannot be
found. The police will make a careful
investigation of the case.
Sumner has before been connected
with some shady transactions. He was
at one time a resident of California.
Phoebus says he has told s contra
dictory stories.
WELCOME RAIN.
Th» Long-Looked-for Downpour Has
Commenced In California
San Francisco, Dec. 2. —Rain is re
ported falling in various portions of the
state, with prospects of a continued
storm. The following points report
rain: Petaluma, Grass Valley, Oroville,
San Rafael and Healdsburg. Rain com
menced falling in ban Francisco early in
the evening and continued during the
night.
Sacramento, Dec. 2.— Rain com
menced to fall at 10 o'clock tonight, ac
companied by a high southeast wind.
It is falling lightly, but the indications
are for a good storm. The farmers are
very anxious for a good rain. Most of
the ground is summer fallowed, and the
seed is thought to be suffering for rain.
Grapes are practically all in, and there
is nothing to be injured by the rain.
Stockton, Dec. 2. —A strong wind is
blowing from the rain quarter, with in
dications of the long-looked-for storm.
There were light sprinkles here during
the afternoon. The farmers want rain to
commence plowing.
San Francisco, Dec. 2. —Rain is re
ported as having fallen along the coast
north of San Francisco.
Red Bluff, Dec. 2. —It commenced
raining at 2p. m. The wind is strong
from the south, and there is every indi
cation of a heavy storm.
Fatal Boiler Explosion.
Bloomsburo, Pa., Dec. 2.—A boiler in
a sawmill near Espytown exploded to
day. Frank and Isaac Groves and two
unknown men were killed.
