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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

A photographer. named urcgcry, and
girl, nsme unkaoxn, were both found dead,
in q room in Cleveland, o.. on the morning {
Of the 9Th inst. the latter was shot and
the former had us throat cut. The cir.
eumstancea CONNECTED With the tragedy ate
not stated.
"A party Of Second Adsentisss a Lynn,
MOSS, have bssa holding 1estings, dsy
Aad night for ths pass two months, expect.
ing to eject an aseeAsios % Wednesday.
which they di inS. One lady has become
- oonviaced IL ths near end Of I'll thing,
that she deserted her home, and her bus.
band has sold his furniture. and rented hil
house.
A ve-y sad aud fatal accident occurred
at the coal shaft or the Bloomington, (ill.)
Coal Mining Company, on Monday morn
Ing. A man named August Schmidt, ons
Of the workmeo At the mine. fell from the
top Of the shar, 10 the bottom, distance o
over three hundred feet, aud was literally
crushed to Jelly, and was taken up dead
Three men at the bottom Of the SHAFT were
injured, one having leg broken, And The
otners only slightly hurt, By the nntortu
nate man falling apon them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

SERIOUS OMIssIoY. Gazette this
morning neglected to tell its readers that il
is a ''liye, enterprising newspaper" We
fear those dear readers will forget that fact
unless continually reminded. That they
may not do so, we refresh. in purely kind
spirit, their memories on the subject.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

CLoTnEs LINE Tnrrr On Monday night,
the premises Of Mr. c. W. Strong, on Perry
street, near Sixth. were visited by parties
ubo carried off all the cothcs that had
been LOT Oh the line to dry. Commonly
speaking such parties are called thieves
Who they were has not transpred.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

In Is not probable that Absalom was
Obliged to use any hair preparation TO force
his hair to grow TO such an extreme length
as il is said 20 have attained. In our day,
however people quite frequently find itnec-
essary to call scientific skill to Aid them in
this respect. Such will find their every
wish supplied in "Barrett's Vegetable Hair
Restorative
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

TuE Mutual Life Insurance Company Of
Chicago, pays its losses promptly, as will
bs seen by reference 10 notice Published 10
another place.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

TnE receipts and shipments per rail, for
two weeks, ending Nov. 18th, were - fol-
lows:
.Mipments.-B Barley, 5000 bush Corn,
S,sOO bush; Onions, l 900 bush Osts.
1880 bush; Wheat. $500 bush Flour
1900 bbls; Meal. 12o. 900 lbs HOGS. 40
head; Cattle, so head; Lumber, 72o NJ +;
Receipts.-Bsrley, $500 bush: What
l0,000 bush; Oats. 500 bush; Potatoes''
776 bush; Coal. 600 tons; Ndss, 69S tons
MAeIc WONDERS YourH 4 NJ.
sicsAx.-ln their own peslors at home ma,
o produced great number Of Beautiful
starsling!l Amusing II phsnomsnas 81
any young man, woman or chlld vhe No..
sess the wonderful Csbiust-a collection Of
materials and directions for entertaining :
company Of young o. old folks whole eve
ming. No spparatus required--no danger
whatever-a child can perform with Il
The whole Cabinet complete for onlv one
dollar. and will be sent BY express for the
price to any part Of the United States.
Address. enclosing the cash.
klsa 4 CAswELL, 81 Lake st..
Dlugg,sts seWshsm. Chicago, III.
ect28-mon, wed&satlm
Uss Lallemand's Specific for Rheumstism.
Gout and Neuralgia. Il sGsetually dsssroys
I'll peison in the bleed. and pseforms I nd
- euas. Red tsseiasoi6le sleevhsee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

RoYAL BAK,Na PowDRs is cold by all
groccrs in this city-every body should Wy
it-because it is the cheapest and best ever
offered the public
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

THEas are nov $50 children at the Or
phans' Home, near this city, all enjoying
good health.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

OluIcc l.cnnsylva.in lsaiiro Dad "a

Philadelphia, Nov. I, 1861.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD COMPANY
hereby give notice, that they viii receive propo-
sails until the rst day OF January 1865 Tor leasing
separately collectively the non Depot Hotel at
Pittsburgh, the Logan House at Altoona, and the
Dining Saloon In the Hsrri-burgh depot. for term
OF years. commencing o- before March !, 1865
The hotelr at Pittsburgh and Altoona are furnished
thioug ghout In the best manner.
II must be expressly understood that the Railroad
Company will require that all of these establish
ments shsll be kept In stri ty first class manner
for the convenience and comfort OF passenger pat
ronising its lima.
Proposale will he addressed TO John NJ Kennedy,
Chairman Of Special Committee. No sos Arch street
PhilAdel phia. noYl9-dtd
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

BoAaDEas WANTED at Mrs. Drew's, cor
ner Main aud Sixth S,s., With os without
rooms.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
CIT Y 1T T. NJ =.

Bur your Carpets aud Oil Cloths at
Gould's and get them .. Caicsgo prices.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

DAVENPORT IMPROVEMENTS The two
large extra editions OF tho DExoCRAr, con-
tanning the list Of improvements 10 this city
for the past year, having been exhausted.
we have this day struck off another, SO shat
the demands Of all may be supplied. Our
people do right to scatter these papers far
and vide. Let the people know what Da-
venport 10 doing.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

TRE oagei6cent weather Of yesterday
would not make one apprehcnd that winte.
WAS nsar, hut the season is so far advant ed
that Il may come soon, and the sooner you
get suit OF Sam Perry's beet. you will Dc
prepared for it, Leave your orders early
and avoid the rush
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

We Regard Mrs. WinslOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP ms invaluable for the
purposes for which It is designed. and would
have it il its price were double what i, now
is We shall do all in our power to intro
duce it among our friends ard acnuaint-
ances.- Henry A. Hitchcock, Sturbridse,
Mass 1t relieves the child from pam,
softens the gums, reduces inflammation,
cures wind collie, and ia sure to regulate the
bowels; gives rest and health to the child
and comforts tne mother.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

DAvssPoRr LEATHER DEror. the new
store Of Stuckrath 4 Co., VI Brady ST., can
be found The larges, and most complete stock
of French and American calf skins, kips and
morocco, harness. sole, and upper feathers,
shoemaker tools. ndings. and materials per-
tanning to the trade. west Of Chicago. They
manufacture their own American calf skins
end oak tanned haruess leather, and procure
all other kinds from fret hands.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

VERY lSDrsrRicus.-rh That live and enter
prsng newspaper (D the Gazette. has been
amusing itself counting the number Of ems
VIC publish in our reading columns Una
ble to tell the truth. as usual il cunnugly
puts down the figures at much less than
they really are But that is characteristic
Of "thc enterprising journal," and we haze
no fault to find. by the way, neighhor. il
you have so much leisure, there is little
job we can give YOU to DO that will occupy
some Of your time Our boots need black
ing bad. What say you?
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

We have written Of Webb's magnificent
display of mirrors, his endless variety Of
crockery aud table ware. house furnishing
goods, fancy articles. birthday and bridal
presents, but choicsr and richer than these
are his pure solid silver goods carefully Sc
lected and presented to the public at the
lowest market prices. Nothing nicer or
more appropriate for holiday presents. We
advise all to sec them, and examine closely
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

LiFg Insurance PAID.-Received Of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of Chicn
go. ninety days before due, the sum Of two
thousand dollars, 1000 in full o.
amount insured upon the life Of my lat,
husband, Valentine Cramer, by its Policy
numbered 2os0, and dated August 7th
1867. MARIA ELlzAsErH CRAMrR.
Witness Orro SMlrn.
Davenport, lows, Nov. 1s, 1867.
s. MAsEs 4 Co.. General Agents Geo
D. Martin, Solicitor.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

% rus B-sr.-flo to tho Bryant b Suatton
Iowa State Business College To get thorough prac
ticai business education. or - become good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers ad
dress. tencio-ing stamp "rhe Bryant & Sirnttun
Commercial College. Davenport Iowa.
J.T. rsArLB, Gardener and Florist, cor
4th and Main Sts., fruit aud ornaments al
roes. ,ny26-l '
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

QuEER KIND OF SuRRRNDxR.-T Gazette
choose to fill up our paper with refutations
Of it's many untruthful boasts. That re-
minds US Of the way in which johnson sur
rendered 10 Sherman at the close of the war.
Surrender, chs There's no such xord in
our vocabulary. We rather guess it is no,
customary for ons who has pinned his an
tagonist to tho wall to surrender, unless
CARTE tactics are observed
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
omcial Paper Of the City.
CITY NOTICES.

Two nrSDREp bargains in Real Estate.
Houses and Farms for sale.
Stors-room on Brady street to rent.
ELORfpcE 4 BRo.,
Land and Insurance Agents. 40 brady ST
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
E. N. Dalc's Dining lR oolns

- OOOEOOEu H. O0lC8R0.
SUCCESSORS TO g. h. THOMPSON. YOU CAN
Get here just what you want and DAY for Just what
yos have s cheaper to patronisc this house than
any hotel while stopping In the city. II 10 centrally
ecascd. convenient to al parts OF the city no93dly
4 GENTS WANTED $40 TO $50 day, to iutst duce
~ our new patent STAR SHUTTLE SEWING MA
cHlNR. Price SO, Il uses two threads, and mskee
she genuine Lccx Srrroa. All other low priced ma
chimes make the CaAiS Suroa. kx lusive territory
given. Send for circnlars. W. q. WILSON 3 CO.
Manufacturers. Cleveland. Ohio. eepC-3m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

The only legalized Drawings in the Uni-
ted States. The Grand Holiday Drawing
will take pace y scembsr 3lst $3.50, $50
q DO dssribatcd. Capital prize $50.
o0o. Communications strictly conf lensial
Circulars sent free, by addressing
MuanAr, EppY & Co,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

DGeol Estate 1R0001ef0e
Filed in the Kscorder's ofRce, Scott county,
Iowa, up TO o'clock, Nov. 80, 1857:
A. G. Fulton. ct ux TO Kittie Csrkeet,
lot {, block 10, A. q. fulton's addi-
tion 10 East Davenport Considers.
tiou, ..:............... SIS. 90
Eliza A. Robbins 10 Wilfred p. Hall.
lot s, block I. J. Nj. F. Halls addi
tiOo TO Davenport, connderstion.. l,o5e.ce
Mamie Jordan and husband to Lois
and Lippman Oehs, right Of way over
the east 8 feet Of the north 20 feet.
Let ], block A, Davenport. Consid.
eratinn ,nn H.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

THH BuRLtSGroN SsxsArroS.-We have
just learned tho following additional partic-
ulars Of the Moore VS.. Smith alias Epstein
shooting affair At Burlington. The womau's :
real name Is Shafer. She kept . boarding
house 10 Knoxville, Tenn, and Epstsin had
. store in the same place. She learned that
he had made remarks derogatory to hes
character, and gave him to understand that
her Southern chivalry would net stand it,
de made himself scarce in that vicinity and
came to Rock Island, where be had broth
er living, who has since been informed oI
the shooting ssrape. and is now With him a,
Burlington. Her wsman's vengeance was
not appsassd by his abssnce she longed
for blood hss's was hatred that laughed
q distance. She fsllswsd him, and viii
he dulsss tones Of fossivesess, and sh.
tears Of injured innoesnce, prevailed upor
him 70 return With her and mend mat ters
Arriving at Muscatine he ''smslled woole a
and decauped for wsshingten. With Gun.
ming philosophy she waited his return, and
again they proceeded South, IL undoubtedly
being her object to get him = far South q
possible. and then satisfy her thirst fol
blood. Fearing her victim might escape,
che deed was probably anticipated at Bur.
lington. although she persis,ently denies al
knowledge Of the transaction, and By keep
Ing her own counsel. may, By the technical
itiss Of the law. get clear. . the proef u
soeooWhse eircuustanlial."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

NOVEMBER oru. ON THE ALIENS GROVE
~ rosl, between Dtck Cresk aud the Scott Honee,
ssii 81 bills done mp in brown paper the ends nrm
twisted The dnder will BE- liberaily rev arded
~ csvn, the same AZ the Dem ,crat Office. no6-dif
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
nnteh.

CALESMES To TRAVEL AND SELL GOODS
~ by sample. Good wages and steady employ IN mt
Address. with stamp. HAMILTON. Perky 4 co.
Cleveland, Ohio. octlg dam
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

SrrrHrN's FoHD BmpGE.-Speaking OF
this structure the Clinton Herald Of Satur-
day says:
"The bridge over the Wapsie at Stephens 9
Ford, six miles from De Witt, owned By the
Wapsipinecon Bridge Company (Neafe 4
Ankeny, of the Clinton Bridge Company,
builders,) is going rapidly forward. The
sub contract for the mason work has been
let To Ed. Buell., OF Walnut Grove. The
contract for building this bridge was let to
Nea6e 4 Ankeny on the 3lst ult On the
same day, the sub contract for sawing the
lumber was let 70 French Il Davies, of Ds-
venport. This contract, for "a, coo feet OF
dimcns on lumber, 90 900 feet Of il over
twenty feet long, Was sawed and delivered
on the grounds within six days from CON-
mencemeDt Of saving. The delivery Of the
lumber, and two hundred perch Of stone
was closed on Saturday, the foundations
put in, and one span Of the bridge erected,
which We consider remarkably quick work.
Tho directors Of the bridge we're on the
grounds on Friday, gave . satisfactory esti-
mate Of material delivered and work per.
formed. aod paid the sstimate in cash. This
is 10 to be lattice bridge. two hundred feet
long, ssventesn feet roadway, and twenty
feet high. The contract calls for the CON-
plssion Of the bridge on the 6rss Of January,
1868; but the contractors expect to CON-
plets it BY the 8th Of December.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

TIE AouE--" "llesperian Pills, cures the
cure for Ague," have been tested in thou.
sands Of cases, and have never failed to ei>
feet cure. llesperian Pills contains no
poisons Or injurious drugs ,aad may be given
10 old or young with confidence aud safety.
Price only 81 at tie drug stores, VIM.
DRnch 4 Co, proprietors, 81. Louis
Ask for "Hcsperian Sugar Costed Pills"
the sure cure for Ague, and accept no info
rior substitutes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

TEN. DOLLARS.
SO. SEWING MACHINE. $40.
Patented 1863.

tis the largest. Best Strongest Cheapest, and hss
greater capacity for useful work than any other In
use. Each machine is Thoroughly warranted for hvs
samples sewsd and returned FOR examination sree.-
responsible agents wanted fer This perfect sewing
machine Extra Inducements to Clergy men and Il.
oies Single m achtnes shipped per express immedi-
receipt Of price. $40 Testimonlals {rom families
- msonnceafefs o0w 1e1ng 49, a v1SW 1t the
B4PRueo MAo0tNH CO..
oNsn - Droa1uo4, Nov Yo6k. =
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

BILLIARD TouRNAMENr.-We learn fro n
lard Society that the time for holding the
State Tournament has been fixed for the
second week in January, commencing on
Tuesday the 7th and continuing three days
During the tournament the ch sm mponshp
Of the State will be played for, tho victor
will take che Golden Cue, which it is est:
mated will cost about two hundred dollsrs.
Other prizes amounting to several hundred d
dollars will also be played for.
The followiog noted players have sigui-
fed their intention Of being present and
giving an exhibition Of their skil J. W.
Coon. formerly Of Davenport, the Great
Western Billiardist; Henry Rhines. the
Champion Of Illiaeis, Tom Foley, the ex-
Champion Of Illinois; Phil. Tisman, Of Gin
cinna,i. who recently played for the Cham
pionship Of America; and Lyman Bruins.
wick Of So. Louis.
Arrangements will be made for holding
ths tournament in Metropolitan Hall, 90
that oil who may wish to attend can have
IN opportunity Of witnessing the various
games. The presence Of 50 many Of the
most skillful players in shs country, will
undoubtedly make the attendance unusual
" large. as the playing will be most inter-
esting. Let the best players in the State
prepare for the honors Of the Golden Cue.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
j. j. BUTLERsS
Record, Mercantile ssd Copying
ExGELsIoR WHITING FLUID,
Carm1ne INK ana Sau0alawe.
1scsosy. - - = sycanoes slrsss, :

ClnC1oDosHs.s.... .......... .O01Os
The sale u these lnks b Ne larRsst west Of ~
mountains. They have given geners satsfscti0a To-
many ysaS. The quality b unaluem and reliable.
The Mercantile rlaid n plnts aad Quarts. = adap
ted for III purpceee. BlOtier, Ledger and CJpyibg
and y conhined Writing and Coping Fluid. equal
IN ~ regpeete, " ny Ink yet ps0ducsd, eO0biniug
fuidity With eood coping properties.
Thu 0Cot liberal diGcouaoc wi at ali timee Be 1ndo
h Wholesale lpts that H. cuffest cah valae ofna
tsrial VIII allow. ~ 0o1e ~ dea1ss0 ooneeoDy.
Oee1l-1om
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
Engine for sale

A FIFTEEN HORSE POWER ENGINE IN PER
u Feet order-good news inch cylinder, Ii
inch stroke. for sale low for cash.
j. GOEURING,
novij-du Harris on street, bet. yth ( sth
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

AGENTS Wanted New Map Wonder" IL selling
n yioronsy. Fry 1t. NEW FENIAN MAP OF
1kELANO' an other charts now ready. samples
returned a, uur expense II not satisfactory coop
kPEED & co. |. IS I.Akc Il. Clica.,n. nc,2 dim
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
DRESS g. CLOAK MAXiNG,

MADAME STANDARD DRAKE, FROM DE-
W TRpir, woald announce to the Ladies of Daven-
port and vicinity, that she has opened
Dress and Cloak Making Establishment,
a, No. i2o BsApy Stgrxr the City Market where
she Is prepared 10 do all work in her line in the Ia
est style Satisfaction guaranteed augiid6n
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

THAr's RloHr.-'Squirs Dittoe has bough
fine lot on Perry street, above Fifteenth
At tho edge Of the old fair grounds In
the spring he contemplatss erecting thereon
. snug dwelling house for himself and
family.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

between Harrison and Ripley sts where he will kecr
larger and more complete stock ~ the latest styles
and finest qualities OF Ladies aud Misses Gents and
Hays Hats Caps and Fnrs at prices that defy compe
ffunf ..t q.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
Apples.

Dnn BBLS SUPERIOR GENiTON AND
AOV Pippln Apples, selected for family use.
and for sale by
nol3-dl J. VI DAIZEl.L 4 BRO
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20
Rem oval.

IkOCsI. THE: CljRkREER.
HIS REMOVED HIS HAT, CAP AND FUR EM
- PORfUMto
No. - vYesf second street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-20

A formerly manufactured by GILES r. FILLKY,
AMI lately by the EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING
COMPANY. or ST LOUIS. obtained and main.
tained an unparalleled reputation and sale. Ovef
lan,nn being sold within II years. But, notwith-
standing the excellence and increasing popularity OF
the old patterns we have just completed NKw
CnsBr,R OAK Of superior construction with loSa
fIaE Box and Hon OvEs. The pattef ms have been
nearly years In active preparation every real inn
prov-nent that long experience and twenty years'
practical knowledge In the business could Augccet
has been adopted to bring this Stove 10 perfection.
regardless alike Of TINE, LABOR or EXPENSE. We
offer OuP
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-22

WILLOW HEpoEs.-The yellow leaf willow
mol.ea the quickest and best hedge that We have
seep in any part of New England. Instead Of
waiting for years to nurse tender thorn, we have
a bedue.row of willows in four years, strong
enough to turn any cattle where slight ditch
ia made in moist land. The willow is prOpagated
a, one. tenth the cost required for thorn hedge
Far Won have no roots to be buried, no digging
holes and expensive cultivation to make the
ulapts survive the rupture of the roots. All we
have to do 10 spread the yellow willows to an
indefinite length, is to cut of limbs from grown
trees. and stick them into the earth one foot IN
leno,h-iuto a hole made by an iron bar. The
stck to be inserted into this hole should not rise
muoh above the surface of the soil. Then
hranebes will shoot out so far that the cuttings
NAV be placed four feet apart. At this distance
a man will set a mile in length in one day, ant
warrant the growth of seven-eghts Of the cut
upgs. A willow hedge, if kept in trim, will b
without cost, since the wood cut off once in nv
yesrs will say all cost of trimming. A GROWN
fence Is consolation to all farmers who ha'
, been in the practice Of relying on common posi-
and rails, which must be often reset
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-22

TERRIBLE CATAsTRoFHE.-A Naples cor
respondent tells the following singular story
in letter dated February 20: "About noon
last Friday, Naples was startled by the sound
of an explosion towards Posilippo, and it
was soon known that the powder mills there
had blown up. of sixty-three persons who
were on the spot at the time, twenty were
found dead, eleven wounded, seven unhurt,
and the rest nowhere-only mangled frag-
ments remained of them. The powder and
several houses in the neighborhood were
overthrown. Fortunately the store where
the powder was kept after manufacture re-
sisted the shock, otherwise the mischief
would have been still greater.
1.-THE cause of the explosion Is the most
remarkable part of the affair. The director
of the mills had raised suspicion by his ex-
travagant expenditure, and it was discovered
that he systematically appropriated to his
own benefit large portion of the powder
manufactured. A party of police, there
fore, headed by Inspector Vespa, paid him a
visit, and found ample proofs of his crime.
On seeing that his frauds were discovered
lie found pretext for entering a room where
about six quintals of powder we're stored,
and setting fire thereto, blew himself, the
police, and all else who were near, into
eternity. Public charity has been active II
subscribing for the poor families of the sui
ferers in this horrible tragedy"