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The New York herald., 1873-11-05
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
The Dry House OF n Powder Mill Blown
UP and Exploded in the Air-Threc
Men Killed.

UP and Exploded in the Air-Threc
Men Killed.
SCRANTON, Pa, Nov 4, 1S73
thrilling catastrophe took place at halfpast
six O'Clock this morning at place called Gibson
burg small town twelve miles from this city, by
which three men met with a shocking death. The
calamity occurred at the powder mills Of Lanin &
Co., the dry house OF which was blown several
hundred feet in the air, where 1t exploded with a
report like sharp peal OF thunder, reverberatng
away among the hills and scattering the blazing
Fragments along the adjoining hillsdes for nearly
q mile. There were four men in the vicinity OF the
dry house at the time OF the terrible accident One
IN the fatal shed. The powder works
are situated on the right bank OF the Lackawanna
River, close 70 the line OF the Delaware and hud-
son River Railroad. The woods on the left bank
OF the river were on nre, and 1t IS supposed that
spark from the naming forest was waited on the
breeze across the river and produced the fatal
occurrence. The exposiomwas witnessed by the
passengers on the early train from Carbondae to
scranton, who say that the dry house was blown
nearly a mtle high in the air when II exploded,
producing scene OF the widest grandeur, worthy
OF Etna and scattering the fragments IN all dircc-
tions.
The Latin Powder Works are among the largest
In the State and employ about 100 hands. Ihey
are under the supervision OF Messrs. Lanln ~
Boyce and have exploded several times since they
were started About two years ago an explosion
took place there by which the WOODS IN the adJa-
cent hills were ignited and burned Tor range OF
several acres. This is the first time, however,
that any OF these explosions have been attended
with loss OF life. The widest excitement was
caused by the occurrence, several hundred persons
having visited the scene during the day.
One OF the victims was killed instantly ana the
other TWO fingered for an hour IN the most ex-
agoy nave ace sne re-
that there Is no prevention for these periodical
accidents, and some Of the country people In the
the matter, that the powder mills explode reg
ularly once year.
The New York herald., 1873-11-05
COPAaTNERsH HIPS.
THE NEW DOMINION.
Sir John Macdonald HIS Defence
The Debate the Pacific Railroad
job.

The Debate ON the Pacific Railroad
job.
OTTAWA, Nov. A. 1879
In Parliament last night the debate was con-
tinued by Sir John A. Macdonald, who delivered
vigorous and exhaustive speech, lasting five hours
and which was only concluded at two O'Clock this
morning. He reviewed The constitutional question
and the appointment OF the commission, and spoke
OF the work done by the Royal Commission, observ-
ing that he relied upon the report and considered
1t beneath him TO vindicate the character OF the
cal opponent OF his, had declared that he
saw nothing TO criminate the govern.
ment. Had he tsr john yielded to the
matchmaking attempt OF McMullen these charges
would never have been heard Of lie referred 10
i .ne cnsrges made against him in connection with
rue Washington Treaty and 20 his triumphant
OF ms government respecting Nova Scotia and
on,.sn Noumola challenging the leaders Of the
tne wnoie question OF expenditure In reference TO
'; sne S;,ccuons ana expressed confidence that the
result wouid show that more members on the op-
position side owe their seats TO corrupt means
tnan on the Ministerial side. He strongly blamed
,nan rsnas aan IN '95 or .he delay u apprsng his Amer
ueterminea 70 have nothing 10 do with
thsm and would not screen the living at at
tne expense OF the dead. But neither
Sir George Cartier nor any other s,ngIe
Minister was able TO bind the government. fje
defended the directors OF the Pacific Rawav and
quoted from English precedents for hls own
handling or the election fund. lie expressed ra
gret that Mr.. Huntington mad not been before IN.
Royal Commission TO cross examine He dened h,s
opponents TO show line In the Pacific charter
which bore out the charge that sir Hugh Allan has
obtained any preference or advantage. lie de-
clayed himself equal TO victory or defeat and an
peaIed TO the House to support man who had
spent a lifetime In the service OF Canada
After the Premier had taken his seat Hon. Mr..
Blake made few remarks, and will continue the
debate GU the opening OF The House to-day.
Every member is In the capital, with the excep-
tion OF Lcyis Rel, the member for ProyeDcher
fMautoDal, W "f
The New York herald., 1873-11-05
THE w0ODHAvEN MURDER.

Threats OF LynchinE the Perpetrators
Confession OF the Mursierers-Their Re-
moval to the Hem pstend Jail for Safc
Keeping.
The feeling in Queens county, especially in the
town OF jamaica, at the brutal murder Of Philip
Reid howard on Sunday last by TWO pot hunters,
who he ordering or his premises, is increasing
daily against the perpetrators OF the outrage. So
strong, indeed, Is the feeling that it was deemed
necessary on Monday evening to convey the prison
ers Gilligan and Lennon, to the County Jail at
North Hampstead, where strong guard was
placed over them. On Monday evening a
large crowd Of men gathered about the
Town Hall, Jamaica, and, from their con-
versaton, 1t soon became evident that they
were drawn there from other motives than curl
ostty and until assured by the Justice and others
that the prisoners had been removed refused to
depart. No such excitement has occurred In the
town OF Jamaica since 1S49, when Willis, c0lored
man, was arrested for committing an outrage
upon white woman whom he met In the woods
near the One Mile m "A, AT ,d tnat It'll time large @ num-
mination to lynch the prisoner. and were only pre-
vented by the irmness OF the Sheriff and his depu-
ties in carrying out their design. Much sympathy
is expressed Tor the murdered mans family, he
leaving wife and three small children; also for
his aged parents whose grief Is unc9nsoaple at
one OF the oldest families on the Island
and resided on the farm given to him by his
vided ninety acres OF land equally among his four
sons. The murdered man was noted for his indus
trious habits and the murder Is more aggravated
from the TACT that he was one OF the most inonen-
sive OF men.
Yesterday James Lennon made a confession to
Justice John s. Snedeker, In the presence OF John
II. sutphln, Esq., County Clerk, and two other gem
tlemen. Lemons confession Is in substance as
follows Myself and father -n-aw, Patrick Giiligan
were out cunning on Sunday morning, November
2, 1873 About twelve O'Clock noon, as we were
crossing the meadows, we sat down on haycock
to rest At this moment the deceased (Howard)
came up and asked us what we were doing there
Ggan replied that we were not on his prem
ises, but on Conoliy's land. Howard then
came towards Gilligan, saying, "pll let you
know, you son OF b--h.n Howard had one
hand extended toward Gilligan and one hand in
his pantaoons pocket. As Howard advanced Gill;
gan raised his gun and discharged one barrel at
him, which think did not hit him. Howard con-
tinued 20 press on after Glgan. When Gilllgan
fired the second barrel at him the muzzle OF the
gun was so close to Howards body that the entire
charge must have passed through him. i knowing
the character OF Guligan, got out OF the way as
as possible. AT the Inquest to-day Lennon
will be put on the stanc, together with other wit
nesses who heard Gilligan state tnat he would
shoot any one who dared to molest him while gum
ming on Sundays.
The funeral or the murdered man will take place
on Thursday afternoon from the Congregational
church at Woodnaven, Rev. William James, pastor.
The New York herald., 1873-11-05
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Married.. .

HEpBURN-JAMEs.-On Wednesday, October %,
at the Reformed church on the Heights BROOKLYN,
l. l., by the Rev. Emory J. Haynes. WARD A. HKPs
BuRN TO GussIE /. JAMES. all OF Brooklyn.
KANE-KNo-On Sunday. November 2, ar the
residence OF the BRIDES father, by the Rev. Dr. Kan
trowitz, MINNIE KANE to HENRY KINc, OF London,
MILLER-CouRLIss.- Brooklyn, by the Rev.
William Guthrie Barnes, JOHN v. o. MILLER 70
ANNIE A., youngest daughter OF jacob Y. anu HnAar
beth b. Courliss.
PYKE-CHIvvIs.-A Hoboken, on Monday, Octo-
ber 20. by the Rev. w. Tunison, ROBERT :. fYRE 70
LEoNORI NJ, eldest daughter OF tRe late Feter
Chivvis.
WALKER-SrARR.-On Saturday, November !
1873, at the residence OF the BRIDES parents Dy
Rev. George H. Hepworth, HAMILTON WALLER,
M. D., to Miss PHEBE daughter OF the Hon. george
Starr. No cards.
The New York herald., 1873-11-05
DOMESTIC MARKETS,

~ -, GALVESTON Eov. a. 1873.
ordinary lEs hetreccipts, 800 bales sales as stock
0citen completely unsettled and entirely nominal;
niudiings fssc low middings Isa.c fct efrlcf good
ordinary I1c l34t Net Teceints so bslss. gross
1SH Sales 1900 mostly last evening stock 7o sbi 20"
Cotton quiet and easy midding Wc low w n ddn e,a
S3sc strict good ordlnary lsc Net receIpu GO baios
ospo''s eoastwlse, i'2SS Bales 700 Stock i9.Oz2
coipp-Demspd GOOD at inside rates, HOLDERS n5m Al
The New York herald., 1873-11-05

The statement is currently circulated tonight
that the notes OF the Texas Pacific Railroad have
gone 70 protest. These involve the credit OF Tom
Scott and the Pennsylvania Railroad There has
been consequent decline in the stock, amounting
90 four or i've per cent
The New York herald., 1873-11-05

Rurns. larceny; Same w. Frederick 3. Bocs false
prctences; same vs.. John Grady petit larceny,
Same VS.. Charles Shafrer gambling.
The New York herald., 1873-11-05
FINANCIAL.

A -LAPSLEY 4 BAILEY BROKERS, "a BROAD
IA. way.-Stocks bought and sold commission
privileges negotiated circular explaining privileges,
with references mailed 10 any address.
The New York herald., 1873-11-05

-,
dence, near Goshen, N. Y, OF apoplexy, WILLIAM
Tne relatives ana friends or the family are re-
spectiuLy invited to attend mis- funeral, from his
late residence, on Thursday, November g. at half
past nine O'Clock A. NJ, without other notice. The
friends of the deceased IN New York and Jersey
City are invited to accompany his remains TO
Greenwood, on the arrival OF the Cincinnati Ex-
press Erie Railway, at Long Dock, on Thursday,
MURRAY.--On Tuesday, November 4, 1879, MARY
CUMMINGS MURRAY, vile OF James Murray. aged 63
years.
MURvIHILI--In Jersey City. on Monday, Novem-
Der 3, HOWARD MURvIHTLI- aged years. II months
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral, from the residence OF his
mother, so York street, Jersey City. on Thursday
McCAULEY.--ln Brooklyn, on Monday, November
3, ELIZABETH McCAuLEy, aged 90 years, native Of
the town OF Belendraght, parish OF LITER, county
Donegal Ireland.
me relatives and friends OF the iamIly are re-
late residence, No. 81 Wyckon street, on Wednes-
day, November ., ut two O'Clock.
philadelphia papers, please copy.
NrxON.-Suddenly, on sunday, November 2, AZ
the residence OF her parents, after severe and
painful Illness ELIZABETH, wife Of James NIXON
aged 20 years and months.
rhe relatives and friends are respectfully in
yitei TO meet at her late residence, No 1888 East
Eghty-second street, on Wednesday, November .,
az ten O'clock and proceed 10 the Eighty-Mxtn
street Methodist Episcopal church, wherc the
funeral services Will take place. 60,
OLNEy-At Elizabeth, N. IT, on Tuesday, Novem.
Der A. CHARLES ABBoTr, only child Of Charles and
Annie NJ 0ncy.
The relatives ana friends OF the family are re-
spectlully invited TO attend the funeral, from the
residence OF his grandparents Grove street. near
Grier avenue, ON Wednesday evening" November o.
at six O'Clock.
PIiILLIps.-On Tuesday, November 4, at two
O'Clock r. M, after bric illness, ALFRED A. PHIL
LIPS son OF WooIf and LOUISE Phillips, aged years
ana months
Funeral Wednesday, November D, AZ one O'Clock
p. NJ, from his parents residence, $40 East Thir-
REARpoS.--Tn si Brooklyn, on Tuesday. November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-06
Reflector the Poor.

The Relief Committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association would respectfully an
nounce to the benevolent of the city that they
are now prepared to commerce the usual winter
distribution OF their bounty.
Supplies in money, clothing, groceries, pro-
Visions wood and shoes, will be thankfully re-
ce;ved, duly acknowledged and judlciously be-
slowed.
Ali articles will be received at the office of the
General Secretary, "a King street
Gases of restitution may be reported to the
Dispensers or to the Associates.
COMMITTEES.
JAMES ESTw1sLE, Jr., Chairman, No. 81 King
street.
First Ward-Heury Baker Dispenser, corner
Of Water and G.bbon streets. w. 7. Graves,
Associate corner of Fairfax and Franklin SITS.
Second Ward-George r. Hill, Dispenser, 3o
north Water street. JOB Corson, Associate,
corner Pitt and Queen streets.
Third Ward-H. W. Bcadle, Dispenser, cor
ner of Princess and Alfred streets. 4. Rotch-
ford Associate. Queen street. between Patrick
and Henry.
Fourth Ward-E. H. Hawkins, Dispenser,
Washington street, between Wolfe and Wilkes.
Rev Dr. Little, Associate, King street, above
Washington.
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THE GAZETTE.
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY G.

THE OMINoUs RArTLE.-A Western writer
says Too much cannot be said OF the sound
of the rattle have been on the prairie when
opinions were divided as to whether certain
ominous clicking arose from the grasshoppers
which were there 10 great numbers, or rattle-
snake. 1t is not pleasant, at twilight, to nave
apy doubt on this subject. The chief thing
against the rattlesnake theory was that these
reptiles seldom leave their holes after shutdown.
But would warn the reader not to depend too
much on this, as some snakes have been known
to crawl into tents and into beds within the
tents This was for the sake OF warmth.
Very often the reptiles will content them
selves with coming inside; and SO true IS 1t that
use doth breed habit 10 man, that l nave
known men sleep quietly all through the night
when they were perfectly aware that rattie-
snake was within the walls Of their tent They
rolled themselves tight in the blanket, knowing;
that the creature would not touch any one, II
it were not first attacked, and that when the
light came, it would go away. ln one instance
a man was bitten at night. He was on the
prairie, and sleeping near his horse, which was
fastened by long rope to alog or stone The
horse broke away, and the man feeling after
the rope in the grass, disturbed rattlesnake,
which bit him on the back of the hand
lie was cured by remedy which | think
have seen recommended in England. A friend
cut with penknife the skin round the pune
ture, so as to enlarge the wound and make 1t
bleed then he pu; small heap OF gunpowder
on the spot; ignited it-no pain attending this
and the man was cured. would Just add
here that the stranger must not depend on al
ways hearing the rattle when the snake moves.
1t is only violently shaken when the animal IS
alarmed or is about to attack, and then the
warning and the assault arc too close together
for the victim to escape.
The rattle has been too often described to
need much to be said about it here. 1t is
known to consist Of number OF bones, looking
like small knuckle boneS securely fastened to-
gcthcr, yet so loosely, that they make click,
Ing noise when shaken. These grow on the
tail OF the reptile and the popular belief Is
that the first joint, which is always of darker
color than the others, takes two years to grow,
while afterwards the snake has an additional
Joint each year. Some observers contest this,
and argue that the reptile forms its rattle much
faster than at this rate The wearing of this
rattle in the hat or bonnet is said to be an IN
flble specific against the headache, and is
frequently worn on that account.
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THE BEST PRESENT FOR A
CHRISTMAS GIFT
is A
WHEELER d WILSON
Family Sewing Machine.

The reputation of this Machine stands so high
in all parts of the world as scarcely to need
comment.
They have been awarded the highest premi-
ums in every important contest among Sewing
h 40 in this country and in Europe: 49,,
heaviest beaver and felt to the finest silks, that
other machines will no! stitch
They work easily, rapidly, nolSelessly, and
are not liable to get out Of order.
Washington D. c., April 3d. 1872
Having bought and used four of your Wheel
er & Wilson Sewing Machines for the last sew
enteen years in my family, and to the entire
satisfaction and pleasure of every men Der there
of, we therefore cordially unite, from sense of
duty, in recommending it to the public gener-
ally as being the best the easiest running, most
desirable and most durable Sewing Machine we
have ever known.
NV two little daughters when they were
so small that their feet when sitting on chair,
would not reach the treadle, and were conse-
quently obliged to stand on one foot and run
the machine with the other, which they could
and did do right along, with perfect ease and
comfort. Both of them day own one, and TO
part with them would be like parting with a
dear friend
I bought my Wheeler s. Wilson seventeen
wears ago, and during that time it has never
needed the least repairs, and is just rs good to-
day, to all appearances, AS it WAS when lrst
bought it,
Respectfully yours,
SELMA E. PEHDLEToN,
22G New Jersey Avenue.
For sale on easy monthly payments or reduced
p 10 ~ GREEN's NOTION HOUSE,
doc It'll % wv VIZ s 4. bAN1EL, Ags
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n OTICE.
INSURANCE.
ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. g. McIlwaine President
RA 3 Te Paal; Vice Presidents.
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary.
D. P. Fackler, Consulting Actuary.
Dr. Dr.: 5 p " bu hasss'''' Medical Directors.
Judge john f. Lay, Superintendent of
Agencies.
All investments of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department of Alexandria IN
vested in the department under the direction Of
the following local board of stockholders:
VIM. G. Cazenove, President.
VIM. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green, VIM. Cogan,
Samuel F. Gregory e. w. Green,
4. S. Leadbeater Benoni Wheat,
VIM. J. Boothe, l.. w. Reid
h. kEAPER,
General Agent and Secretary,
Next to Burke & Herberts, King st.
Agents wanted in this and adjoining counties
DIR. BEDFORD BROWN, Med E1. feb l6-u
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4 LEXANDRIA s. FREDERICKSBURG
II RAILWAY,
AND ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON
RAILROAD
E4NR l;sss =;


GQAK ! |j@Esg g E;l
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY.
trains will run rs follows:
Leave Southwark from Alexandria Il Fredes-
icksburg depot at 8l6 a. M, accommodation
daily, except Sunday ll.55 p m. Southern ES-
press daily, except Sunday. The Southern Ex-
press at l.55 p m. runs through to Richmond
without change, connecting with trains for ali
points South
Leave Northward from Alexandria & Freder-
icksbuTg depot at $40 q. m. Northern Express
daily except Monday, Cos 2: m. acconlmoda-
ton daily, EXCEPT Sunday. The Northern Ex-
tmore, without change, connecting with trains
on the Northern Central Railway for the North
and West.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
A fter $40 D. m Sunday, October 9TH, ls72
trains " i'll run rs follows, daily, except Sunday:
Leave for Washington from st. Asaph street
depot ut s. 4j, 8 and 9.53 a. NJ, and Il. 81 20 )
and 9 y. m.
Arrive from Washington st st. Asaph stree,
depot at 80 and 9 Is II. m, II m, 223. 40 and
Us D. M, and l205 II. III.
Leave Washington for Alexandria from pas-
enger depot cor. 9th and streets, at 7.l3. .
and II rs H. M, and l.50, 3.45 $50 and ll.3o y.
ns- Alexandria and Fredericksburg Rsilway
trains leave passenger depot, cor. 9th and Is sts
ut / 40 Il. nj. accommodation to Quanteo, al!
II % y. m Southern Express for Richmond shd
MI points South
EDMUND L. DuBARRY,
Superintendent.
ED. S YOUNG,
General Passenger Agent oct Stf
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COURT .SUTICES.

THE COM MONWEALTHe OF VIRGINIA,
Il To the Sheriff Of Alexandria county, Greet
ing: You are hereby commanded to summon
the Alexandria and Washington Railroad Com
pany to appear before the Judge of our County
Court Of Alexandria, at the Court House of said
county, on the first day of November term. 1872,
to show cause, ifany it can, why the report Of
the commissioners made on the application OF
the Alexandris and Fredericksburg Railway
Company and returned to September Court;
1872 should not be confirmed and recorded, and
this it shall in no wise omit, under penalty OF
one hundred pounds (eloO) and have then and
there this writ. Witness, David NJ. Hunter
Clerk of our said Court at the Court House
aforesaid, this 10th day of October, 1872 and the
9th year of this Commonwealth: 4 copy, test:
dec l7-w4w DAVID N. HUNTER, Clerk
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