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, Vol. VI. NO. I.V ». CARLISLE’S REMEDY I V ‘Thera Must Be Something Done for the Treasury. PROPOSE ISSUING BONDS. If Congress Does Not Authorize the Issue of Such Bonds as Suggests, He Will Do It. Washington, Jan. 16.—1 n nis report, made at the request of Senator Voor hees, upon the financial condition of the f government, Secretary Carlisle reveals a L aerioue state of affairs in the treasury. LHe has furnished a statement which 'shows that the expenditures have ex ceeded (the receipts, even more than he a had calculated upon, from July, 1893, to present time; which estimate was when his annual report was pre pared. Regarding that report he says: “The estimate then made was based upon the assumption that the worst I effects of our financial disturbances had already been realised, and there would be a substan tial increase in the revenues for the re mainder of the ye.tr. While it was not .believed that the deficiency that then actually existed would be supplied by Increased revenues in the future, it was hoped that no additional difficulty would occtir. but the receipts and expenditures dpTing the month of December and up to Jan. 12, show that the estimate of a deficiency of $28,000,000 at the close of the year was much too low.” Mr. Carlisle then submits a tabulated State aiont of receipts and expenditures of the treasury department from July 1 1803 to Jan. 13 1891, which shows that the total excess of expenditures during this'period was $43,558,044.91. And, should the'same ratio ot excess continue, the shortage at the end of the fiscal year, June 80, will be $78,167,542. l In a detailed statement of the assets I and liabilities, the secretary of the treas -1 pry shows the coin reserve to be $74,108,- ’ 149, and he gives the figures to show that, before Feb. 1, the sum will be further reduced to about $66,601,864, "a i sum wholly inadequate for the purpose for which it was created.” Secretary Carlisle then says that “on account of this critical condition of the ~ treasury, I have considered it my duty, in addition to the earnest recommenda tions contained in my annual report, to appear twice before your committee and, after fnll explanation of the situation, urge prompt legislative action on this subject. By the permission of congress, I have prepared and presented for its consideration a bill, which, if promptly | passed, in my opinion, would relieve the 1 situation by providing the necessary means for defraying the public expenses and replenishing the coin reserve to such an extent as to insure the maintenance of the parity of all forms of all United States currency. “While this proposed measure of re lief has not yet been disposed of, or con- by the committee, the great dif erences of opinion which are known to exist in both branches of congress con cerning the propriety of granting addi ( tional or amended authority to issue bonds, in any form or for any purpose, fender it doubtful whether new legisla tion upon the subject can be secured iu time to provide the means which are iin pperatively demanded in order to pre | aerve the credit and honor of the govern ment. Authority to issue bonds and ■ell bonds for the purpose of maintain ing specie payments are expressly con ferred upon the secretary of the treasury by the act of Jan. 14, 1875. "But it has not been exercised since 1879, and, on account of the high rate of Interest provided for and the length of time such bonds would have to run, I nave not been satisfied that such an emergency as heretofore existed would Clearly justify their issue. But the ne cessity for relief at this time is so ur gent, and the prospect of material im i pro veinent in the financial conlition of the government is so problematical, that unless authority to issue and sell shorter bonds, or other obligations, bearing a lower rate of interest than that specified til the existing law is granted by con freas at a very early day, I shall feel Constrained by a sense of public duty to ■zeroise ths power already conferred to the extent, at least, of providing an ad equate gold reserve.” COM WORK. fiMllsla’s Proposition Under Discussion. Contested Election Cases Up. Washington, Jan. 16.—The senate Sttee on finance met and after dis t for one hour the proposition of d’lisle, as it appeared in the morn sere, were unable to agree upon finite result. At noon the com anjourned until 2 o'clock, when r meeting will be held. An Election Contest. as expected that the house elec immittee would dispose of the ms-Settle—North Carolina con ttsted election case—but the committee Was late in gathering- and further con sideration was postponed until next meeting. The committee will meet •gain at 7:30 p. m. to have argument in the English-Kilborn case. , The house pension committee has de cided to report favorable a bill to grant • pension of SSO per month to the widow of the late General Hitchcock, of Vir- On the Tariff Bill. Washington, Jan. 16.—There was but sittle routine business requiring the at tention of the house and, at 11:12 it went into committee of the whole to consider the tariff bill. In Secret Session. Tn the morning business in the senate • resolution was offered by Mr. Call to suspend the injunction of secrecy in the rnCase of passing on the nomination of the Poollector of internal revenue for the r state of Florid*. But. th a rAionhitinn j - • ■ . • ..... . < . ....---. •• ;'**'■ ■ ■ THE ROME TRIBUNE. itseir was construed as executive busi ness, the presiding officer ordered the galleries to be cleared and the doors closed. And the senate thereupon went into executive session. DISAPPOINTED THEM. Governor Mitchell Ref awed to Show Hl* Hand at tne Negro Fight. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 16.—Harris •nd Watkins, tho negro pugilists, met •t the opera house under articles of agreement identical to those signed by Corbett and Mitchell but were not inter fered with. The meeting was under the supervision of the chief of police and the reteree was vested with power to stop the mill whenever it reached ■ point in dicating danger. When time was called at 9 o’clock there was a large crowd present. "Billy” Taylor, the well known sport, was ref eree, and Pat Raedy, a local pugilist, timekeeper. Police “coons” held the bottles. Chief of Police Keefe, repre senting the city, and Deputy Sheriff Vinzant, representing Sheriff Broward and the state, were on the stage. As soon as time was called the negroes went at it viciously. After some sharp in-fighting they broke away and almost immediately Watkins got an inning «md landed a heavy right on Harris's stom ach, following it up with a savage swing that caught his opponent on the corner of the left eye, the blood spurting from tho blow. This was entirely ■ too hot for Harris, and he refused to continue, say ing he had been drunk all day and was in no condition to fiuht. The decision, therefore, went to Watkins, and also four-fifths of the SSO purse, the other $lO going to Harris. Time, 1 r2O. This sudden end of the bout by no means pleased the crowd and they began to shout “.ake! fake!” The club people were disappointed that the state authorities took no action to stop the contest. They were hopeful until the last minute that Governor Mitchell would interfere, thereby show ing his hand and giving them an idea of what might be expected if Corbett and Mitchell meet. But the governor, it is said, has never intended to interfere with the fight be tween the negroes, believing that it was simply “a dummy affair," arranged by the club to draw him out, With the in tention of gaining some point inthe legal complications which state interference would have brought about, and which might be used to advantage in the at tempt to bring Corbett and Mitchell to gether. The governor, however, is rather “foxy” himself, and so ho kept his hands off the negro s, and is still free to carry out his hit-jb .ion in regard to the Cor bett-Mitchell fight, without running counter to a decision from any court in Jacksonville. The clnb people all know this; and they feel that the governor has cleverly eluded the snare which had been set for him. .. TH ROUGH THE SOUTH. Revival of Trade and State of Industries for the Week. Chattanooga, Jan 16.—The Trades man, in its review of the industrial sit uation in the south for the week ending Jan. 15, reports that in the organization of new industries the southern states' have maintained the average during ths week, with an increase in the number ot enlargements of manufactories. Inquir ies for new machinery continue to be unusually large. An advance in the price of rice en courages the growers, who have large stocks on hand, but the farmers who are' holding their cotton for advanced prices are not equally fortunate. The south ern farmers, as a class, are in better pe cuniary condition at this season than ever before. Less money was borrowed on the security of growing crops, and more supplies were made at home. In consequence, the greater part of the re ceipts for sales remain for future use in stead, as In former years being paid on previous debts, aud for corn and meat from the northwest. The iron and coal producers are post poning any increase in their outputs un til the tariff question is settled. The Tradesman reports 32 new indus tries as established or incorporated dur ing the week, together with 12 enlarge ments of manufactories, and 12 import ant new buildings. A WESTERN HORROR. People Burled Under an Aralenelie ot Snow iu the Idaho Hills. Spokane, Wash., Jan. 16.—An ava lanche of enow came down the moun tains at Mullan, Idaho, carrying every thing before it. Several miners' cabine were crushed and buried, and Cornelius McGrevy and John Bollen were killed. It is feared that others perished, but un til spring comes it will not be known how many. The mining town of Mullan narrowly •scaped. There were a number of cabins, and the slide occurred at a time when many miners were going to and from work. All tho occupants of the little cottages below rushed out, and the women ran with their children in their arms. One woman ran along the side of the moun tain, warning everybody to fly for their lives, after all others had gone, and it is feared that she is among the victims Nearly a dozen persons are unaccounted for. The danger is not yet over, as a huge mass of snow atill remains hanging about Mullan. Most of the inhabitants In the valley have moved to the opposite side of the gulch. Balded the Sports. Columbus, Ga., Jan. 16.—Chief of Police Williams, with five of his assist ants, unceremoniously interrupted a fes tive game of poker here, which resulted in tho capture of four of the country sports, together with 35 stacks of chips, six decks of cards, gaming tables, etc., and about $35 in money. The house raided is located in the rear of the Cen tennial bar, and was most elegantly equipped for gambling purposes, there being nothing whatever from an outside view to create suspicion. The raid was ono of the most successful ever made. HUM to A.. WBDNMDai MOKNInU, JANUARY 17, 1 -»»4 BERESFORD’S BREAK He Escaped From the Convict Camp AND WAS RECAPTURED. He Was Caught in Americus Yesterday-The Escape Caused Commotion. Beresford escaped night before last and was caught yesterday. The news was given in • Tribune bul letin early in the afternoon, and caused quite a commotion. The details are given in the following special; Atlanta, Jan, 16.—“ Me Lud” Beres ford departed from the convict camp of the Gress Lumber Company night Before last without bidding any one farewell. His escape caused a furore of excite ment at the camps and among the At lanta officials. Mr. G. V. Gress is here, and immediately on learning of the es cape this morning, offered a reward of SIOO for his capture. By 3 o’clock the reward had been earned, and Beresford was safely in cus tody in Americus, where he was cap tured. The bogus escaped with characteristic coolness. Dressed in citizen’s clothes, he boarded the regular west-bound pas senger train on the 8. A. & M. railroad that reaches Kramer at> B:30 o’clock. He was recognized by a number of the pas sengers, but this did not seam to cause him any uneasiness. After his recent trip that cost Captain Crabb bis jab and Mr. Gress his SSOO, it was ordered that Beresford be allowed no more liberty than any ordinary convict, and Mr. Gress says he supposes he cou d not stand the discipline. Early this afternoon a telegram was re o jived from the Chief of police of Ann T - bus asking if any reward was offered for the escape. Being informed that there was, another message was soon received stating that he had been found hiding in a bouse, and waa under arrest. He will be carried to the eamps at onoe. This will prevent him from being a “trusty,” and will deprive him of many liberties. He conld have reduced his sentence of six years to four snd a half by good be havior, but this attempt will cause him to serve the foil term'. LEWIS REDWINE Was Carried to the Ohio Penitentiary Tea. terday. Atlanta, Jan. 16.—Lewis Redwine has left Atlanta! This afternoon at 2 o’clock when the East Tennessee train rolled out of the union depot, one of the passengers was the noted prisoner, wbe was on his way t » Columbus, 0., where he will serve out his six years’ sentence in the penitenti ary. So closes the last chapter in one of the most remarkable criminal cases that has been written in the history of Georgia. Redwine’s defalcation of over a hundred thousand dollars while assistant cashier of the Gate City National bank has af forded sensational news itemi for the pa pers for nearly twelve mouths. This morning he bade farewell to many of his friends whom he notified that he would be taken away this afternoon— and now Atlanta will know him no more for many a day. TALK ABOUT TURNER- It II Rumored In Atlanta That He Will Run for Governor. Atlanta, Jan. 16.—There is more or leas talk about dark hones in the guber natorial race, and the politicians are try ing to name them. Just now they are talking of Hon. Henry G. Turner, whose big tariff speech has brought him fresh fame. As for the Senators, everything hinges on Senator Colquitt’s physical condition. I find more men strongly fer Colquitt thanall.the other candidates combined. He is unquestionably the strongest man before the people of Georgia today, and if he is physically able to hold the office there is every indication that he will suc ceed himself. Indeed, I find a great many men who do not consider the ques tion of physical ability at all, but say that if Colquitt is alive when the race oomea off they will be for him. THE FIRST CUN Os the JTbird Party was Fired Yesterday In Atlanta. Atlanta, Jan, 16.—The first guberna torial campaign gnn from the camp of the enemy, the people’s party, was heard this morning, when the state executive committee of that political organization met and decided that Atlanta was to be the place of the nominating convention. isarry mu Liucni, Atlanta, Jan. 16. —A special to the Constitution from Chicago, says: “Har ry Hill is once more in the hands of the Chicago police. The capture was made at the corner of Congress street and Wa bash avenue, as he was about to board a southbound cable car. Detective Mc- Nulty made the arrest.” Gone to See the Governor. Jacksonville, Jan. 16.—Interest cen ters ip the outcome of Manager Bow- aen s visit to lananassee, to see tne gov ernor, the outcome of which is very un certain. A mass meeting is to be held to protest against the governor’s threats to bring troops, and it will be largely at tended. Hull Wait Till lou’r. Through. Hillsdale. Mich., Jan. 16.—The fac ulty of Hillsdale college have promul gated an order that students who enter college single cannot get married during their course and remain in the college. People who are already married are not barred. Fl«w« In North Carolina. Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 16.—There was • meeting of a citizens' committee here to prepare for a visit from Governor Flower and a number of other promi nent New Yorkers, escorted by the Al bany Burgesses corps. Feb. 2. The party will remain here a day and will, of course, be handsomely entertained. They will be on their way to the New Orleans mardi gras on a special train on the Seaboard Air Line. The Seventy-Seven on Trial. Prague, Jan. 16.—The Omlanda se cret society trial has commenced here. There are 77 prisoners, including news paper men, printers, clerks and artis ans, charged With belonging to a dan gerous secret order society, with high treason, insulting the emperor, and with rioting. Bismarck Has the Grip. London, Jan. 16.—A Berlin dispatch notes that Bismarck's health is reported not quite satisfactory. Besides his old gastric disorder he has suffered recently from influenza. The attack appeared to pass qnickly, but Dr. Schweninger wiis summoned to Friedrichsrnh on Friday. The Engine Blew Up. Winchester, Ind., Jan. 16.—The en gine of a train on the Cleveland, Cin cinnati, Chicago and St. Lonis railroad exploded near here at 1 o’clock a. m. Fireman Rankin was killed. Brake man Doty was badly scaled and Engi neer Mullen severely injured. Railroad Earnings. Columbia, S. C., Jan. 16.—The Octo ber report of the earnings of the rail roads in South Carolina just issued shows a net decreese of $25,000 as com pared with the same per cent last year. An Important Decision. Albany, N. Y., Jan. 16.--The court of appeals has just decided that foreign corporation conld buy and sell real es tate in this state. The decision affects $25,000,000 worth of property. Against All that Is Right. Munich, Jan. 16. The party of the centre in the diet has presented a mo tion urging the government to check dueling in the army as contrary to reli gion, morality and law. Chattanooga Wants a Fair. Chattanooga, Jan. 16.—Mayor Ochs has issued an official call for a citizens’ meeting Thursday, Jan. 18, to take pub lic action regarding the holding of a tri state fair in this city. A Female Emigrant Agent. Tuscumbia, Ala., Jan. 16.—About 50 families of negroes from this county left for Texas a few days ago in charge of a female emigration agent. Big Failure In Scotland. Glasgow, Jan. 16.—The failure is an nounced of Moir & Co., calico printers of this place. The liabilities are 80,000 pounds. Weather Forecast. Washington, Jan. 16.—Forecast till 8 p. m., Wednesday—For North Carolina, probably fair Wednesday, clearing to day, westerly shifting northerly winds, Rightly cooler- South Carolina, Geor gia and Eastern Florida, generally fair Wednesday, south to west winds, slightly colder Wednesday night. Western Flo rida, Alabama and Mississippi, generally fair, continued warm southerly winds. Miners strike. Corona, Ala., Jan. 16.—Nearly all day a committee, representing the Uni ted Mme Workers' association, has been closeted in conference with the officials of the Corona Coal and Coke company, trying to adjust some grievances they had against the company: At 4 o’clock in the afternoon a strike was declared and a bulletin posted saying that no mors work would be done until the company granted their demands. This leaves sev eral hundred men idle. To Be Sold in Macon. Savannah, Jan. 16.—The decree of sale of the Central railroad properties, signed by Justice Jackson, has been filed here by Messrs. George A. Mercer & Son, attorneys for the Farmers’ Loan and Trust company, of New York, in whose favor, as trustee for the tripar tite mortgage, it is rendered. The sale is directed to take place at Macon, on a day named by Special Master George W. Owens, who will have charge of it. Fatal to Three. Barboursville, Ky., Jan. 16.—The store and residence of Fred Hanson was totally destroyed by fire at Mills, a small village 16 miles west of this place. Han son and bis son managed to escape from the bnrning building, but Mrs. Hanson and her two daughters perished in the flames. Loss estimated at $25,000. Against the Racing Men. Washington, Jan. 16.—The Ivy City race track case has been decided against the racing men. ..... , t - A DESPERA!E FIGHT. ' I . - Mello and His Men Said to Be Gaining Ground. THE CAPITAL IN DANGER. The Latest News Says That the Rebels Have Given Troops a Severe Whipping. Buenos Ayres, Jan. 16.—Dispatches just received here from Rio Janeiro state that-the insurgent warship Aquid •bon has taken up a position in front of the custom house, and is preparing to land troops. The insurgents have cap tured Engenho island. Forty govern ment troops were killed and 69 captur ed. The government has sent reinforce ments to Nictheroy. The insurgents are reported burning villages in the state of Rio Grande do sul and butchering the captives they make. The government forces, Sator-1 day, tried to capture ths insurgent crui ser Guanadara, but the vessel poured a hot fire into the attacking force at close Snarters, and drove them off after in icting heavy loss on them. TO BOTH HOUSES. Tile Decision in the New Jersey Legislature Muddle Rendered. Trenton, N. J., Jan. 16.—Governor Werts has sent in the long-looked-for opinion of Attorney General Stockton on the legislation muddle to both houses of legislature. The opinion is an exhaust ive one and is in favor of the Demo cratic as against the ‘Republican members, declaring that the senate is a continuous body, and a newly elect ed member has not the right of organi zation; is not a member by virine of taking the oath of office, but by the re cognition of the old members who le gally constituted the body possessing power to act on the credentials of all new members. A strong effort between Republicans and Democrats to "get together” is now in progress. Republican senators have appointed Messrs. Rogers, Voorhoes and Stokes, as a committee on a compromise i to meet the Democratic committee, con sisting of Messrs. Winton, Adrain and Daley. The committees will probably meet in the afternoon. MORGAN’S INQUIRY. It May Result In Closer Relations With the Hawaiian Islands. Washington, Jan. 16. There are signs that the senate inquiry into Ha waiian affairs will be directed to the closer union of the United States and Hawaii by cable rather than to the po litical questions which prompted it, al though these are not likely to be dropped. The committee’s new policy grows out■ of the conviction that the old order of things in Hawaii cannot, and ought not to be. restored, and that it is the duty of this government to take such steps as may be necessary to bring the two coun tries into closer relations. Evidence of this policy was given by the examination of Commander Jewell, who knows nothing of present affairs in Hawaii, and who, for two hours, was examined upon the subject of a cable route survey made by him 20 years ago. BUY YOUR TELEPHONES And Own the Line Without Having to Pay Kent, as Now. New York, Jan. 16.—With the end of this month, an important patent in the telephone system will expire, and parties will be able to buy a telephone for a few dollars, and for $35 you can purchase a complete telephone system, with all the necessary implements for both ends of the line. Hitherto it would have been impossible to purchase the in struments at any price, as they wdre controlled by patents owned by the American Bell Telephone company. The fundamental Bell telephone pat ent expired on March 7 of last year. The Bell company, it was found, however, still owned ths patent on the receiver, and no telephone system would be of much use without a receiver. Among other concerns which entered into the telephone business upon the expiration of the original Bell patent in March was the Shaver corporation, of Pittsburg. The Bell company brought suit against the Shaver corporation on the receiver, citing the patent of Alexander Graham Bell of Jan. 30,1877, as the one infringed, i An injunction was promptly granted and that put an end to the opposition telephone business for the time being. But the patent of Jan. 80, 1877, is now 9 about to expire, and thus both the re ceiver and the transmitter will be free to : the public. After Jan. 30 telephones will be sold ; like hats or cigars. Instead of paying i $240 a year for the rent of an instrument you can buy one ontright for less than a tenth of that sum. If yon only wish to use it between the house and office, or between the honse and the stable, or from office to factory, people may have a line put up for a trifling sum and own the system outright. TURNED INTO A FORT. How * Teacher Manages to Hold Hl* Posi tion in Pennsylvania. Scranton, Jan. 16.—Martin Joyce, who for the past several years has been employed as principal of the public school of Lackawanna township has turn ed the school into a fort, which he holds with two large revolvers. Frequent complaints have been made against Principal Joyce to the school di rectors. It is alleged that he gave great offense to the female portion of his •cboql. directors deairtad to aloaa PKICE bIVE OJNTB. | tne school rnursaay, ana after mat aay • Jovce was not to be an employe of the township. When Director Morgan went to the 1 school after the keys, he was met at th* door by Mr. Joyce, who pointed the re volver at him and ordered him away* Joyce remained in the building all night an I Friday morning opened for school at the regular hour. A few pupils came, and through them Joyce got provision* I and oil for his lamp. The revolvers lay on the table in sight of the pupils all day. Friday evening the school board de cided to serve Mr. Joyce with a written notice by the hand ot Secretary Robert 1 Berlangh to vacate. Joyce refused to go and then a constable was sent Joyce still held his fort. It is customary to hold Sunday school in the public school house, l,ut no se* 1 vices were held Sunday, as Joyce re fused to allow any one to enter. The school directors will appeal to Sheriff Fabey. A KtSIGNATION. Vacancy in th. Associated Railway Cous in ion of Virginia and the Carolinas. Baltimore, Jan. 16.—R. D. Carpen ter has resigned as commissioner of the associated railways of Virginia and the Carolinas. His resignation takes effect Feb. 1. William H. Fitzgerald will succeed to the position. The railroads comprised in tho asso ciation are the Richmond and Danville, Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line. The duties of the commissioner are to see that a schedule of rates fixed by the companies for any speciged period is maintained, and to act as arbitrator for their settlement of disputes that may arise in the competition for business. . Mr. Carpenter, the retiring commie moner, has held the position about five years. Mr. Fitzgerald has been identi fied with railroads almost during hie whole business career. For the piwt 80 years he has been a resident of Balti more. having been connected with the Bay Line, with tne East Tennessee, Vir- Snia and Georgia and Richmond and anville dispatch. When he assumes the duties of his new office he will re move to Richmond. i A Big Cut in Michigan. Grand Rapids, Jan. 16.—Berkey & Gay, one of the largest furniture manu \ factoring establishments in the world, employing nearly 1,000 men in all de partments, has cut salaries and wages from tho president down to the dray man, 25 per cent. The ent is to take effect at onoe. Small orders and the financial depression are the alleged caus es for the cut. The men held a meeting, but took no action. A MARRIAGE FRAUD. The Little Brnnetto Did Not Went to Be Beaten by a Blonde. WILKESBARHE, Pa., Jan. 16.—Frank Williamson, an elderly and well-to-do farmer, living near Pittston, decided not long ago to marry. Annie Walden was a dashing brunette and Emma Richards was a quiet little blonde. For a time Williamson paid attention to Miss Wal den, and it was generally understood that they were engaged, but he finally transferred his attentions to Miss Rich ards, saying to his friends that the Wal den girl was too giddy for him. Soon thereafter it was announced that ho and Miss Richards were engaged, and the wedding day was set. When Miss Walden and her friends heard of this they were indignant, claim ing that Williamson had promised to marry her before he began paying atten tion to Miss Richards. She swore she would become his bride in one way or another. The day before the wedding, William son says, he went to Pittston and there met some of Miss Walden's friends, who took him around to several saloons and got him intoxicated, and then took him to some place where somebody married them. He says that when he got sober he fonnd Miss Walden installed in his house as his wife, and that he was pos sessed of a marriage certificate in propel legal form. Williamson has begun suit for divore* The C'asaisr SCralghtenaA Up. South Bend, Ind., Jan. 16.—Myron J. Campbell has mode good the $16,006 mysteriously stolen from the South Beni National bank Dec. 7. Campbell saye the robbery was duj> to his carelessness, and he has turned over $7,000 in prop* erty and given notes for the remainder on condition that he be kep*. in his posi tion one year. This condition bars prosecution, and was agreed to by the directorr. An Important Witness Gone. “j Columbia, s. C., Jan. 16.—Mr. Rob ert Clarkson, who lives in the lower part of this county, has been to notify the police of the disappearance of his 12- year-old son, Lawrence, who left home several days ago. The boy is a witness against the offenders In a robbery case that is to be tried next Saturday, and it is feared that this furnishes the reason for his sudden disappearance. * Bobbed of Naturalixation Papers. * Reading, Pa., Jan. 16.—A strange* who claimed to be a contractor from Philadelphia, obtained the naturaliza tion papers of about 50 Hungarians and Poles in this city on the pretense that he meant to employ the men if the papers were all right. He has not been seen since, and it is thought he intends to sell the papers. A Stationary Engine Exploded. Raleigh, Jan. 16.—The boiler of Un- ’ derwood & Thomas’ sawmill in Moore ’ county, exploded, and Duncan Hill, the fireman, was blown a long distance and killed. N. D. Underwood was severely scalde i, and another man was badly hurt.