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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
LATEST SHIP NEWS
flor ether ship Yers see Thrd Page

flor ether ship Ners see Third Page
ARRIVED. -. sunday, Sept. "a.
sees isTh. LsSh m 2ist Napcs 10Th Malaga Sept aud
Gi.atar 9th with mlse and pass 70 Henderson Bros
ana pass, to Jas. vs. QnintaId = GO; =, = -. r..
head City days with naval stores 20 VIM. p Clyde Co
steamship Neptune Berry Boston with mdse and pass 10
steamship Al6smars Gibbs Iewes with mdse and To
teamshiD E O. Knight Chichester Georgetown D. c. with
mSse ami pass s to j. l. d SSSTe' Pblaaclpn,a
sap Helene (Ger), HaShagen, Hamburg 90 days with
RsrE Athena Gor ellmer Bremen days with empty
BarK Lndesnaes Or TrumtOn, Dunkrk 81 days
last
Qrg Mary EpOylton McKee, hence 18th inst for POrtau
Prince having on the 18th and 18Th INST IN lat 80, long 73
encountered hurricane from T.. yeertnS 70 s. - w. WI
and sprans leak msESg fOm inches per
hour.
by way of Long Island sound-schrs Lizzie k for ST.
@IND-5issI. moderate, H. raining, thick OF shore.
FOREIGN Pokls. -
PLYMOUTH Sept 2i.-rhe Hamburg American Line steam
ship Geert Barends NewYOrK sept IA, mas arrived
here and sailed ior HAMBURG
BOSTON Sept 24-ATrive, steamship Marathon, Garrett,
Liverpool snip GlenfnaTt Hamilton Glasgow brig Minnie
na~Icng EeIecca Florence Richards Batluogei theresa
Champion Philadelphia Sailed steamships PerEiomea and
PaiLhpftrHIA Sept 24-Arryed steamships BeTks Pen
gsto3 Boston Hsrs sm.5 se S S nsBe sc6
Ethan Alien. Bike Portland Ja' 3 shnder Lee, Marble
nsSn candy Fad River wiG Pigeon staples Dlahton
Wcstinorclnd Alien. Providence; Anne HeroJ Walker.
CHARLESTON s. c. Sept 2isaied yesterday, steamships
Champion, New York sen Gull Baltimore Equator fa'
PORT ROYAL =. c. sept Z4-saed steamship Caronde-
siyASSSn sept 2Isaiied steamship Gen. Barnes from
Now.Yorki bark Gerhard. Tor Orders Sailed sohr John
BurIxoRR Sept 2A-The steamships John W. Garrett
HIx, AeW.Yorki John s. shriveT Wood Phiadeiphaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

represented by these gentsmen and that owing to the
general disposition Of the last Congress to retrench In all
departments they did feel at liberty to ask that body
to appropriate the required for this purpose Also
thai the slight reaction following the blast afforded little
opportunity for scientific investigation, tho explosive
materials having been arranged as to produce only
the desired effect upon the limited quantity Of rock The
force in Of that required for this purpose was con-
tanned in the expanded gases in the form Of heat and
owing to the wonderful property Of water in cooling
heated gaseous products this extra force, heat In
being distributed through the water, could not have
raised temperature OF that surrounding the excava
ton degree FahrenhelL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
WASHINGTON.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
THR REVOLT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAIN BE-
sIEGED-PAPER MONEY ISSUED.
lBY TELEGEAPH To THE TRIDUHE.l

sIEGED-PAPRR MONEY ISSUED.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIDUHE.l
WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-Col John B. Nixon,
Quartermaser of the Gath United States Infantry has
arrived direct from Brownsville Texas. He brings in
teresting information 10 affairs in Mexico. The reyo
lutiOniss under Porfrio DaZ making strong head
way and will probably succeed unless Congress- which
met last Sunday adopts certain compromise measures
which have been proposed. Gen. Meiia has been re-
moved Minister OF War by President Ler0o and Is sue
oeedod by Con. Escobedo Fault found with Gen.
Mcjia account Of his in prosecuting the war;
Gen. COrtnas, who escaped from the City OF Mexico and
revolted is beipglng MatamOrOs with force OF about
800 men, and has so closely invested tie place that Gen.
Revaltas, commanding the Government garrison is una
bic TO obtain forage for his horses and is supplied by
contractor in Brownsville. Cortina issued prOcama
ton on the sth. declaring that when he
obtains possession Of Matamoros he viii treat
literally with the citizens and troops and
viii forget aud overlook all past ofenscs against
him or the reyOlutionsts' cause He SAYS lie intends to
be friendly with the American authorities and viii aid
them in qucllmg disorder along the border. lie de
nOunces Gen. Rcyaltas however, interloper who
mas real authority and is holding out only TO Cypress
the citizens.
Gen Porfrio Diaz the head OF tho revolution, is at
oaxaca in tho SOUTH with 5000 1000 efficient,
well armed men, and from his great personal popularity
Is constantly receiving acc2ssiOns tn his force Tie Gov
of tine State OF Tamaupds. Gen Canacs has been
recently issuing paper money wt which he has Degn
pronounce soon for DH5. This detection wOnd DC
serious blOS 10 the Cove rnment Canales rs very
able General In 1866, whiio commanding the Imperial
troops under Macmillan, he successfully defended Malta
from the attack OF the Jaurez troops under tie
present Minister of War, Escobedo He isa very great
tayOrte with the people, and Will DO able to add 3OVO OF
1000 effective TO the reyolutIOni5t forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
BLACK HILLS NEGOTIATIONS.

ALL Tue SIGNATURES AT RED CLOUD oBrlIHED-
MOVEMENT OF SPOTTED TAIL.
SPOTTED TAIL AGENCY, Neb.; Sept. %, via
FoRT LARAMIE, Sept. 2i.-The Sioux Commission ar
rived here this evening from the Red Cloud
Agency after communicating treaty there the last
signature having been obtained this morning spot
ted Tails camp Is ten miles from here toward
the Red Cloud Agency; but the interpreters
here say that the matter Of treaty has been discussed
bv fine Indians Il is probable the business can be con
crded hero Tomorrow in which case the commission
viii return 10 Red Cloud the following day. Eighteen
lodges nom the hostile camp came into this agency 'hs
~ and are now eaInped four miles west OF this place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
DISCUSSIONS OF THE SILVER COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON. Sept. "a, 1875

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1875.
Private information has been received from
New York that the silver Commission, which has held
several in that city has made considerable pre-
liminary progress. Letters OF inquiry have been adj
dressed TO European as to the proporonate
use OF gold and silver and legislation up monetary
affairs The selection of three experts to assist the CON-
mission had serious consideration The list of names
from which the selection will be made are Gen. Dix OF
New-York, WIN. Groesbcck Of Cincinnati, II. NJ Hunter
of Virginia. b. f. Nourse of Boston, President Woolscy
and PrOfs Sumner and Walker Of NewHayen President
White OF Cornell University d. A. Wells OF Connecticut
T.. u. Elliott OF the Bureau OF Statistics and j. H.
Moore Of NewYork. The report OF the commission
wl look TO placing financial system as nearly as
possible harmony with the world, and at the same
time 10 early and safe resumption OF specie
payments. The most Interesting question the coTnts
sion undertaken sOvo Ii whether silver coin can
be uscd otherwise than subsidiary coin. The in-
duiry includes making silver dollars, which shall be
legal tender In OF 50, 80, or $50, aud liking
the equal IN all respects dollar for dollar
Preliminary discussions do encourage the hope that
the last named VIII he among the recommendations OF
the commission. The OF the commission IL To pay
the bonded debt the interest thereon IN gold in every
case hu scheme t. retire the rgteEdcF notes Dy the
substitution Of silver Is fayoIably received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
THE ACCIDENT TO THE LIMITED MAIL.
THE MYSTERIOUS PASSENGER GIVES HIS NAME AT
rnY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUEEl

THE MYSTERIOUS PASSENGER GIVES his NAME AT
LAST.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUEE.l
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept 24.-Upon further
investigation 1t is thought the Immediate cause Of the
late accident the limited nail train this city was
the breaking Of of the journals Of the forward trucks
OF the first passenger coach sleeper The man who
badly injured and who refused TO give his name
out of consideration for the delicate condition OF bis
wife at home has been under suspicion for couple of
days The police authorities have received by telegraph
description of a representing himself as resi-
dent of Rochester N w. who had committed forgery at
No 40 Chambersst New-YOrk. The description given
taes with the gentiemans appearance The condition
OF the man having greatly improved, he gave his
name reporter last evening as George smith OF
HUMBOLDT, Kansas. Soon afterward he was called on
by numbers of our prominent citizens, Of whom
had formerly resided in Kansas who recognized him as
In lnsas The cOroners jury will continue the inyeti
CATION tC-uOrrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
GEN. TCHRRNAYEFF TO MOVE TO-DAY,
LONDON, Monday, Sept 25, 1875
The Tysaes,s dispateh, dated Belgrade, Sunday

The TInacss dispatch, dated Belgrade, Sunday
evening, says;
The diplomatic situation Is believed 20 stahd
at presenf rs follows: England has submitted con-
ditiOns as q basis of peace between turkey ahd inc
Christian provinces of the Ottoman Empire, inc
Ster Powers have given their assent the English pro.
posals These conditions have been communicated
10 the Porte. IL the Porte agrees 20 them,
fhers will be formal armistiee IL 1t ne.
jects them it rejects the armice and hostilit es VIII
be Immediately renewed it Is staleO ~ onca ee1es
feDsiye for the present, but 1t is doubtful y
fbe seryians viii ect IN accordance with
snv sgeh semiofheIal intmatiOn. The war
feeling In serya rms high AS the feeling at tho head
renewal Of hosthtes Gen TcheFnayen will undertake
some movement early Monday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

officiating. DR.. Draper OF the trustees OF the
Theological Seminary and last week was chosen as
delegate attend tho Episcopal Convention to assemble
soOn in Philadelphia. He bad been visiting in Montreal
and on Monday last was taken III with the smallpox
His inferred yesterday in Woodlawn Gene
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
heath OF GEORGE b. DRAPER, d. d.

The Rev. DIR. George Il. Draper, Rector Oh
q, Ardrsws church died al his residence, at Fifhaye.
ond yesterday morning at
o'clock lie was born ia Brsttieboro, w. In 1927 was
educated az Columbia College, and completed his profeS-
sona studies at the Theological Seminary In this city
For a time he was assistant rector Of 3d. Clements
Church. and In March, 1851 was called TO 81 Andrews,
where no has presided since. His ordination aS priest
tnk nacs ct the Church Of tho Asoenson BISHOP hase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
THE EXCISE Ia

THE EXCISE LAW AT GiLMoRES GARDEN
Beer was sold Mt GIlmOre's Garden last night,
and the usual raid made by the police. Twentyone
nrrests where made and twentyOne fresh barteuders
stepped into the places those arrested and continued
the sale OF beer The prisoners brought before
Justice KGsmrc, ut the Wasnrtonpiacc Police Court,
I 10 o'clock, ana gave bal IN 800 each TO answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

A biography of Prof. Huxley, also his inter-
estIHg article "Spccies' together with Prof. You
mguss ucid article on Evolution all contained IN
Applcton's Revised CyciOpcdla, now just completed
Send for specimen pages TO the publishers $40 and Dol
broadway,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
GREAT INTEREST FELT IN BOSTON.

BosToN Sept. 24.-Intense interest in the
result Of the Hell Gate explosion was felt among all
classes I'm this city tho telegraph and newspaper offices
were besoged by eager crowds, and feeling OF relief
was general when OF successful issue was re-
geiYel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
coMNopoRE vANpERBLT on THE EXPLOSION.

Commodore Vanderbilts condition was i'm
proved yesterday and no asked TO be assisted into bis
stngroom in order that he might experience the shock
OF the great explosion. He felt the house rombe and
slight vibration OF the earth He then expressed his
qualification that he had lived until the great work had
been accomplished, and declared that he was pleased
beyond measure that all sensational prophecies had been
disproved and that Gen, NcwtOns cTrectaton, based
upon scientific knowledge, had been justified The Com
mOdOre afteTward was removed 10 MS bedroom,
where he fell into easy slumber.
He awake and cheerful and sitting M ut 10 o'clock
last night and his wife reading 70 him concerning
the great explosion. lie again mentioned his gratca-
tOn at the successful cOnsnmmaton OF the enterp C.
but expressed opinion that for all practical purposes
the opening ~ He'll Gate would BIO useless, rs IL would
10 used by European steamships, which would con.
nue to use the passage by way Of Sandy Hook and tho
RuE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
sr,rr SENATOR RESoMINATED.

The Middlesex County, n. Jp Republican
Convention met nj New-Brunswek on Saturday. Lew
n Jarrord WAS unanimously renominated for State Sea-
ator prof Geo W. Atherton Of Rutgers, the kepubh
can nominee for Congress, addressed the convention
and was frequently applauded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
COLLISION ON THE BRITISH COAST.

The american bark Norway has put in here
n Consequence Of damages received In col
hiOn Saturday night with the PARK wave
oueen belon0j,g % shoreham One seaman climbed
board the Norway and IS the only person known 10 DO
saved from tie Wave Queen, which distpPeareo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT
Probabilities.

For Monday, in the South Atlantic and Gulf
States light nJrthey winds, cooler, clear weather, and
rising barometer. III,
Tor ne Hifie and Eastern States. diminishing north
east 10 southeast Uads, wdrmer, partly cloudy redtaeT
aud occ fsi0ndl RAILS, follOTed or clearing rthe ana
northeast winds ia me southern portion Of e Hddts At
ldntlc States. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

An old colored preacher in this city was I iec
t ttey urotested that the Bible plainly SAID IheTe Is
inns 10 dance" "Yes, dar am tune 70 aahoe s ~
the dark divine and ts when boy siIS "hpp'" i'A
rxsine 10 ball ~ Atlanta Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
THE Alaska AND TRENTON.

A Court of Inquiry will be ordered tomorrow
at the Navy Department TO meet at Eewlork after the
arrival there Of sloop-ofwur Alaska from Boston,
upon certain reports Of neompetency and mlsmannge-
snent In the discipline and condition Of that vessel during
IFS cruise IN Europe. The Trenton the largest OF the new
sloops.Owar authorized by Congress three years ago.
which yesterday towed to tbs Brooklyn Maynard
fop tho shops ~ John Roach SON, where her engines
were built win he made ready to 20 INTO commission
before New Years, when Capt I'm Lee Davis, now
member OF the Lighthouse Board, will assume com
mand -Four hundred will be immediately placed ut
work her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
THE TRANsYAAL REPUBLIC AND ENGLAND.
LONDON Saturday, Sept. %, 1876.


We understand that Sir J. Sepstone has been ordered
70 proceed % Natal Immediately lie is entrusted Win
special pOWers 10 represent Great Britain 10 the Trans
wal Repube We do not doubt DO Is authorized 20 give
Assurances Of the willingness Of Great Britain 10 annex
TFansyaal II the inhabitants are DESTROYS OF such
action.
The Transvaal Republic In South Africa was founded
BY the descendants OF the Dutch settlers It's territory
Is sO226 miles in extent being bounded east by the
ouothlauba mountains south by the Yaal River, and
west and north by the Llnp0po River The white popu
aiiOn IA about $4,000 The disturbed state OF the Re
pubic Is owing 10 the Il Is wagng against secocGn
native eheftain. The Republican army advanced h
two great columns against bis stronghold, Dut ~ WIS
0ntgeneraed by the willy cheftain. who moYed DIS
forces 10 me rear OF the Invaders President Burgers
subsequently defeated by SecOcD and asked 10 NC
shot that he ght not survive his disgrace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
MARRIED.

DICK-CARSLEY-on Thursday, Sept, 81 the resdenc.
OF the brides parents Chicago, H., by Rev ]. r. Hubbard
Arthur W. Dick Of Brooklyn 10 L. Adelaide Carsley.
OEPEL-HOFPMANN-On Saturday, Sept. g. al the resi-
suce of the parents Of BRIDE carl GOspe " brooklyn %
MatlIde Hoffman,, daughter Of Peter Hoffman, esq Of
NeY-YOrk. No cards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

To get rid of Fever and Ague, Intermittent or Re.
mttent Fever Dr. d. JAMES AGUE MIXTURE sana nj
rrmedy quickly and cures thoroughly sod every
whp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

MIR. John J. Slade OF the Australian Team, who made
IN, International Hide Match
a. restoor has Just purchased Of tho HATKBs sons
Sanara rand Pianos which ranks the highest ia the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

Cramps, Collie Dyspepsia, Headache, Heartburn and
Dnrgnri remedy equal 20 PAKAkRs GIAGER IONIC
SOLD by all Druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

IL IA therefore Just as important GUILTY. tae tastes OF
child how gento rs 10 nonrsh AMI
mental faculties accomplish this know OF no better
arafuatins school than at A. RAYMOND q Co.'S CLofHNs
HousE corner OF Fulton and NAAsau-stA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
rnP MExICAN REPuBLTC.

HAVANA, Sept 23.-T'he French steamship
arrived here to-day from Mexico bringing adyiees to the
18Th Inst The City Of Zlcateoas was captured on tine
2lh OF August by Garcia de Ia Cadena at the head OF
1900 nsUrrectionsts. THE same night be turned the
city 10 tie American, German, aud spanish COnsns
and evacuated It, The Government troops reOeculle1
the place tho 29tE. having previously oeieaIea
Cadenas's bands The change OF ministry causes great
Subtraction the supporters OF the Government; All
she lndioaiOns favor tire final triumph OF bsrd0 &c
1etaaa In the Presidential contest
The City Of Zacatecas in the State Of the same name
which forms part Of the central tabeands Of Mexico
y has population OF about $4,000. aud Il adjacent 70
Aeh mining diGtdet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

DIED

al Notices Of Marriages must be Endorsed ~i& fsll
md,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25

Saturdays Of pressure shows the decline from
the previous hight which usually marks the beginning OF
rrIn In nOrteastery storms. Yesterday the barometer
scarcely recorded variation Of hundredth OF an ineh
and Il equaod In seadness by the direction OF tbs
wind and tine continuance OF the Storm slight rise
toward the last of the pOrtends better weather
and this also indicated by more dTyness or the AIR
No great commissions OF the atmosphere are near at
hand
For this city and vicinity, cooler westerly winds and
clear weather succeeding a somewhat cloudy morning
may be eXpeeted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
Mornno Noon Night
TIT ss7s916iiI2I a345s7ssi 10 Il Il

divisions OF time for the - hours pre-
ns The central h, ntal line marks ~ inches
ight n rurV'i nr In e
actls hight Of the nrcl DARING
when the carved ne entirely aJoyc the n OF ean
pressure nel ami e vaha5 weather. nay o. relied gpoa
aIii-n sal excessive GletNpnI pohas-y storm
b,sned h> tone 9ts spp.2leh j. ntIciied by th sq snsy
the eue' bo the Inc Of mean prr uncertain weather wiz
law has lSI
tendency while oa
10 .sors points u unIi.takAbly 70 pl-laant weaihsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
PAPER on THE SHIP CANAL

Commodore Ammcn, United States Navy,
IS engaged in preparing paper TOR the American Geo
graphical Society descriptive OF the results obtaned by
the various surveys for incroccanc ship canal across
Central America made under direction OF the Navy De-
partmeut The paper Ia inspired by the recent Wilt Of
NJ Leon Drullet Secretary o the French Geographical
Society," TO urge Of the lsthmus. These dis
patches. some days since, told Of his asonishment at
learning that the Ground had been completely exam
ned Commodore Ammcn has submitted his memo
rupdu 10 Commander Lull Lieut.. Collins, and other
Officers who have been IN charge OF surveys for their
Vision and comment The paper will be a valuable add!-
ton A georrluhicaI knowledge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
STATISTICS OF TIE NINE.

The following is a copy of the official report
made by Capt. Mercur TO Gen. Newton on Saturday:
GOVERNMENT WORKS At HALETr's PoIST
AsTOEIA, Sept 20. 1875
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
SUCCESS OF THE FOUR AND A HALF PER CENTS

The success of the new loan is attended with
one notable and somewhat unexpected result There Is
a marked dimnution in the amount OF circulation OF
National bank surrendered The banks, particu-
larry In the Eastern cities rapidly Withdrawing
their six per deposited security for circulation
auI substituting tine new 4ia per cents therefor. Tho
Treasury officials are confident that the prevailing
reason for the surrender Of large amount of bank
circulation was desire Of the banks to realize the
Premium upon the per cents, and not belief that
there WAS "A redundancy Of paper currency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-25
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS
STATE OF NETWORK.

REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN, 1876.
uEADouA R1IRS REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
FiFTH AVENUE Hon Ell, NETWORK.
MONDAY sept 20
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-01-07
SOUTHWEST.
From the Arkansas City Travel,

From the Arkansas City Traveller:
We learn that Capt. Norton's invest
ments in Florida has PROVEN very un-
satisfactory, as he bought large tract
OF land with Spanish claim upon it,
and had to abondon it. He is now in
Illinois.
An Indian was in town yesterday
trying to sell a squaw for five dollars.
He paid three ponies for her.
In one district in this county teach
er went through term of three months
with only two scholars. Another school
ran for several weeks with only one
scholar. Others have only two or three
during the fall months. Does this
pay ?-I Eureka Herald.
1t probably pays the teachers.
Another fire in Wichita broke out in
DIR. Furley's Office on the 18th. A col
ored man in his employ accidentally
broke lamp filled with oil, then lii
his pipe and dropped the lighted match
on the floor, which set the oil on fire
He then seized broom and endeavor.
ed to sweet the burning fluid ont the
back door, in doing which he spread
the fire. Finding it getting beyond hi
control he rushed out the front door
carrying the blazing broom in MI
hand. The fire was stopped by the Is
National Bank brick wall. Losses
$4,000.
The Wichita Beacon pr0nounces thu
IRE extinguishing engine of that city
perfectly useless.