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THE FLAMES.


burning Ora Hotel At IIagerstOwn-LOSs
OF Life.
HAaERsrowN, MD., May 2O.-About
o'clock this morning. a fire was discovered
in the lower floor OF the Washington
House in this place. Before the alarm
could be given the fire had gained sucl
headway that the flames rushed up tht
stairways, completely cutting off all es
capes. There were upwards Of sixty per
sons registered, besides the regular board
ers, nearly all OF whom were compelled Ia
escape by climbing down the porch pill
lars. Several OF those who escaped in
this way sustained serious injuries by
falling. One man made rope Of his bed
clothing and attempted to escape in thai
way from the fourth floor. The rope
broke as he reached the third floor, and
he is now lying ina very critical condition
A child OF an agent OF the Cumberland
Valley Railroad, while climbing down the
porch from the fourth floor fell, and is
supposed to be fatally injured. Two bodies
have been found in the ruins burned to a
crisp. One OF them is L. Truxell, Of Cum.
berland, and the other is unknown. There
are six persons missing, and are supposed
To be burnt and in the ruins. Fifteen per-
sons were injured seriously from falling
and about twenty were slightly injured.
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.
BALTIMORE, May Ca San special from
Hagerstown gives the following list Of cas-.
ualties at the burning OF the Washington
House this morning: Thomas Troxell, o.
Cumberland, burned to death. Wounded
F. B. Snively, Shady Grove, Pa, injured
internally, and will probably die; Mrs
Cushiva, ankle sprained and foot cut
Miss Geary, ankle sprained; ]. Mar
shall Landis, lately OF Frederick
severely burned about the face and handt
lacerated by climbing; Christian Hanicha,
of Cumberland, leg broken and head and
face injured; Frank F. Burgess, Of Balti.
more, thigh broken in two places and
body cut; Michael Shannon, Of Cumber'
land, both wrists and back broken; Jas
II. Exline, OF Hancock, Nd, hip broken
He is the gentleman who attempted to low
er himself with bed clothes, and while go
ing down the rope broke and he fell three
stories. S. Jenkins, Of Hancock, Md, both
ankles broken and back injured; G.
Herringer, Cumberland, ankle broken
Every room in.the hotel was occupied by
attorneys, witnesses and others attending
Court. Loss on hotel and furniture S40,'
600, insured for $4,000; loss on persona
property Of boarders $4,000.
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TIE KNIGIIrS OF PYTHIAs.
ClO>r or The Grand Lodge Session nj
SieubenVlIle.

CIo>" or the Grand Lodge Session at
SieubenVIIIe.
licnll Of Yesterday evening.
The members OF the Grand Lodge Of
Knights OF rythias who have favored US
with their presence the last few days have
ali gone home, and were it not for the
Loan the city would have resumed its
Wonted quiet appearance. Quite a num-
Der left on yesterday evenings trains, the
delegation going westward being escorted
to the depot by Douglass Division and
Curriers' band.
After supper the latter organization gave
an open air concert in front OF the Court
House to large and appreciative audi
trce. Ofits merits and ofthe band gener-
ally We cannot speak too highly. They
seem labor under the impression that
the mission OF good brass band is to rem
deriint class music, and not simply make
anoiser and ip this they have fully sue
reeied. Our citizens have been delight
81 with their selections while here, and
hope to have the pleasure OF seeing them
sometime again.
last night, accompanied by members OF
the Ooler both at home and from abroad,
Tie band visited the residences of q mum.
Der Of our citizens and treated them to
some delightful selections of vocal and
instrumental music. Tho procession was
beaded by Mr., Howard Douglass and pro-
GeeIei in turn to the residences Of v, w.
&ny. !. u. Conn, Mayor Irwin, John NJ.
GIook, James Beans, j. H. s. Trainer,
H. II. McFadden, N. o. Junkin, Jo-
%ph j. Doyle and Miss Hanlin.
Mayor Irwin being absent from home q
Gappy response was made in his behalf by
l. T. Coulter, Esq, and some appropriate
remarks Z were also made by Hon. ]. H. S.
Trainer. The Division and band de-
parted for home ut a. NJ, many mem.
6trS OF the lvanhoc Division headed by
commander V. W. Berry being at the de-
pot to see them of. "A few remaining
ARIghts left on this mornings train. The
whole affair was a very pleasant one for
!hrpcopIe of Steubenville, and we believe
u was The same for our visitors,
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roREIGN NOTES.

A dispatch from Philippopolis says that
Aleka Pasha's reception was more marked
by curiosity than enthusiasm.
Gen. Sir Garnet Wolsey with his staff
win sail from Dartmouth to-day in the
steamer Edinburg Castle, for the Cape Of
Good Hope to assume his new command
in South Africa. A.lat
A Gundamak dispatch OF tho Goth inst,
says: All the British troops have been or:
dered back within the newly established
frontier lines. Dakka and Lundi Khotal
are to be occupied temporarily.
An official dispatch from Port Au Prince,
Hayti, says: M. Roche Monast, French
Minister, died OF yellow fever, two hours
after he was attacked. His Private Sec
retary and First SECRETARY OF Legation arc
dead OF this disease, and the Second Sec
rotary OF Legation Is sick with 1t.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

SAD ACCIDENT TO LITTLE BoY.-A lit
tie son Of Mr.. James Henry, a former 20,
liceman, met with very unfortunate &C.
cident at Mr.. Henry's residence, on Sew,
enteenth street, between Eof and Jacob
yesterday. The little fellow, who is only
about ten years Of age, got hold Of small
pistol which had been left in wardrobe
and, while working with the trigger, with
the muzzle pointed toward his body, II
was accidentally discharged. The bali
entered Just above the navel, iniIicting O
severe and dangerous wound. Drs. Frriz
zell and Hupp were called in, and exam.
ined the wound, which they pronounced
as dangerous, but stated that the result OIL
the accident could not be loretold for two
or three days. The ball was not found,
and the patient was so weak that it was
not considered wise to probe for it at
present. An opiute was given him, and
nc was resting comfortably last evening
His condition is considered as critical,
with the chances against his recovery. II
tho accident should result in the death oil
the boy it will be a heavy blow to Mr.
Henry, as he is an unusually bright and
promising lad. Jim's many friends earn.
estly hope for the early recovery Of the
little fellow.
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rhr Shn,n Ilattle To.,lnr.

Present. appearances indicate that 9
rtat many people will be in the city to.
lyto witness the grand encounter on
he Island. The clash OF arms excites the
human heart both in war and peace, and
naturally can the scenes Of real strife,
. sitnessed on many bloody battlefelds,
Il Produced in mimic war that even old
saers, Injured to all the grim realities ol
Ially encounter, become once more
wq,ed up with the excitement of the oc.
aion.
We trust that the events of the day will
meet the expectations OF all concerned,
PARTICIPANTS and spectators, and that we
shall not be called on tomorrow to record
single unfortunate occurrence. We are
ue that those in charge Of the pro.
srlmmc to be carried out on the field will
ieexceediugly careful 10 guard against the
possibility Of accident,
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TRADERS BUILDING AssocrArrox.-Secre.
tary OF State Brady yesterday issued GER
titicate OF incorporation to the Traders
Building Association, for tho purpose Of
raising money to be used among the mem.
bers OF such corporation, in buying lots or
houses, or in buiIdingand repairing houses,
and for such other lawful purposes US may
be carried out by homestead and building
associations. The corporation will keep
It's principal office or place Of business at
Parkersburg, Wood county, and is to ex.
pre- on the eth day Of May, 1899. The
sum OF $1,000 has been subscribed to the
capital stock, and SlOO paid in with the
privilege Of increasing the said capital to
sales OF additional shares from time to
time to 81, 100000 in all. The capital so
subscribed is divided into shares Of 5000
each, and held by the following citizens Of
Parkersburg: Wm. II. Wolfe, VIM. II.
Smith, jun, Samuel l.. Addison, Levi
Campbell.
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BROOKE COUNTY NEWS.
A Good Word for PInarore-The DrouEh
The Hudson House.

A Good Word for PInRrore-The Drought
The Hudson House.
wellsburS Herald.
The country roadsare being worked and
put in shape for country use.
The drought has about used up the
Strawberries, cherries, &C., in this vi
cinity, and apples will by no means be a
superabundant crop. The young fruit is all
falling off rapidly.
All who attend the Sham Battle at
Wheeling to-day should remain over night
and see t'Pinaiore" reproduced at the 0p.
era House. "Pinaiore" is without doubt
one of the most charming operettas ever
written.
A book agent was in town this week de.
livering books, but out OF five supposed
subscribers only one bona tide subscrip-
ton had been taken. The names had
been manufactured by the advance can
vasser.
The Hudson House here presents this
summer unusual attractions for city peo.
Pile who want to get out Of the dust and
heat. 1t is almost bran splinter new
house, everything kept in the incest kind
OF order, and is the verv place for the citi'
zen, tired OF heat and dust and mosquitoes
and the manifold troubles Of hot weather
to summer at.
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THE srRAN0LING CORD.
A Dual Hanging nj Sacramento, Cal

f0rnIa.
SAN FRAScrsco, May 99.-Troy Dye
formerly public administrator OF sacra
mento county, and his partner in crime
Edward Anderson, were hanged to-day al
Sacramento, for the murder Of A. NJ. Tulis,
last August. Last evening Dye took leave
OF his wife, and this morning babe fare.
well to his children, father and brothers.
For some time past he has behaved in
wild and violent manner, but as the end
approached calmed himself and preserved
a rational behavior, except occasional
nervous outbreaks. At an early hour this
morning the crowd gathered in the streets
and on the tops OF the buildings near the
court house, but only the officials, spirit.
ual advisers and Representatives OF the
press were admitted to the court yard
During the morning Dye made arrange.
ments for the disposition Of his property,
while Anderson remained in conferences
with clergymen.
AT ll:?O the prisoners were notified to
prepare for the scafFold. Anderson came
from his cell smiling and self.possessed,
whlle Dye was so overcome as to require
support. At noon the prisoners ascended
the scaitold, white shrouds were drawn over
them the clergyman read the statement
concerning Anderson's spiritual condition,
also, the statement written by Anderson
admitting Justice OF the penalty and ex-
pressing hope Of redemption.
Dye in the meanwhile grew weak and
pale and vomited twice, but remained
quiet when the Clergyman began prayer.
Tho nooses were adjusted, black caps
drawn oyer their heads, and OF 1918 the
drop fell. The necks Of both the con.
demned were broken by the fall, and in
ii minutes were pronounced dead. A
post mortem on the remains Of Dye is now
in progress with view OF ascertaining the
condition Of the brain,
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Wellsburg Herald.
Thirty cents pound seems to be the
rate for wool in Washington county; the
Reporter informs us that Robert Wylie is
now shipping al large amount Of the new
cir. for which he paid 80 cents a pound.
We have no definite information as re.
CARDS recent sales at this point; Mr..
Bucher, q prominent Eastern buyer, has
been around some days, but what las
been done has not been reported. Not
less than 30 cents, though, for average
wool seems to he the talk.
WcllSburg NewS.
Since our last report wool has slightly
advanced, and the wool men are greatly
excited. We would say, however, that
there is no particular reason for being toe
much elevated. The advance was caused
by the report that but little was in store
in the East. Considerable wool of a fair
quality, is selling in this region at from
thirty'two to thirty-Rve cents. And there
is no probability that it will 20 much be-
yond there figures this season. Farmers
can govern themselves accordingly.
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RAIRMONT.

The Davis Light Guards and the Martin
Guards Moving ON Wheeling They
Will be In Line To-Day.
Index Of yesterday.
The Davis Light Guasds and Garrett
Rifles were out on dress parade again on
Saturday. The Guards are working up
their rusty joints to enter the contest Tor
the Grubb prize cup, to be awarded on
Sham Battle day to the best drilled COM
pany. They are very proficient and the
company that beats them will have to "get
up early in the morning. The Rifles were
preparing for Decoration Day. Both com,
panies look well in line and We are proud
Of the boys. -.
We are glad to know that the Martin
Guards, Of Fairview, this county, have at
last received their guns and equipments
from the State. The company has long
been uniformed and was mustered
into the service, but was disappointed in
getting their outfit. They will, however
20 to Wheeling in force and take part in
the great sham battle next Friday. Maj.
Lott visited Fairview last Monday, and
gave the boys a little drill.
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IT CANE Too LArE.-Gov. Mathews YES.
t!erday received a petition signed by Col.
Blair and other prominent citizens OF
Ritchie county, asking for the pardon OF a
convict named Thomas SwaLley, who had
been convicted OF robbing a grain store
and sentenced 10 serve term in the Pen.
itentIary. The petitioners set forth that
Swadley was q Consumptive, and that his
demise wasexpectedat most any moment;
for this and other reasons his pardon was
asked, that he might spend the few re.
naming hours OF his lite with his family
and friends. The petition came in yestef.
day mornings mail, but II came too late.
The poor fellow had died on Wednesday
night. Gov. Mathews states that it was
his intention to pardon Swadley,
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citizens In the complete and equal exer.
else OF right and power OF suffrage at such
election. But with my views both OF con.
sstituhonality aud Of the value OF the exist.
ing laws, cannot approve Of any meas.
ure for their repeal, except in connection
win the enactment Of other legislation,
which may reasonably be expected to af.
lord wiser and more efficient safeguards
70 ior Tree and honest Congressional elec.
[siGned,l RUTHERFORD B. HAYES,
Executive Mansion, Ady 90, 1870
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DAYTON, May o0.-T. G. Packard, a cele-
brated tenor OF Carl Rosa's troupe, was
found in this city this morning, deranged,
and was taken to the station house, where
his identity became eknown, and his friends
were telegraphed to. He had on his per-
son when found, iewelry and money to
the amout Of several thousand dollars. He
left Boston about week ago for Cincin-
natl, and was to be married in few days
to Miss Julia Gaylord, leading soprano OF
Rosa's troupe, who returned from Europe
with wit Packard. few months ago. His
condition is regarded as critical.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
A Sharp Engagement between Naval
Forces Of Peru and Chilli.
Situation in Russia Not So Bad
After All.
A ROuIe for the Darlsn Canal Finally Agreed
Upon.
Mt. Etna Greatly Disturbed and
Splitting Forth Lava.
FOREIGN NEWS.
RUHSIA.
On! lrls oNLY A srArR on NlL,rAnY lAm.

OIL! lr'S ONLY A STATE or MILITARY LAW.
LONDON, May 2O.-The TTnles publishes
letter from st. Petersburg which says:
"The statements published abroad con.
cerntng the situation are exaggerated allo.
gether. The living under exclusively mil.
ttary law here Is perhaps worse than II
was In Bulgaria during actual war, but,
although this state OF things does not sit
lightly on many persons, there are still
plenty who can find It in their hearts 10
enjoy themselves and make merry at the
opening OF the summer season: Ii Ia
not the reign OF terror nor State
siegei 1t Is only the state OF military law.
where one.half Of the population Is SET 10
watch the other. A State siege Is q step
further, and We have not come TO that
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The 81. Louis Dank Rascality.

sr. LOUIS, May 20,-Sherif Finn had the
safes of NJ. Goldsall & Co. opened this af.
ternoon, and about s., 900 worth of fIewelry
was found in one, and a lot Of old papers
in another, but nothing throwing any
light on Goldsall's connection with the
Broadway Savings bank was discovered
| A petition was fled in the Circuit Court
this afternoon, by q representative OF the
depositors, asking that John Dlerberg, as
signee OF the Broadway Ssvings bank
be removed, and another man, who
may be agreed on by the depositors and
/ directors, be appointed in his place. The
latter will be heard by Judge Boyle TO-
morrow,
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rbI, expected document was sent into
c,aress yesterday and appears in our
olann, this morning. We have notspace
IA discuss tat this time. Its leading points
haze as d matter of course, been antici.
,.,el By the discussion Of the appropria'
op bill in Congress and through the
,,ess. and hence it is a subject somewhat
lmIliarto all newspaper readers. Next
oues the dcnouement of the Democratic
ppsramme, whatever it may be, and ere
a,ny days We shall see what We shall see.
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New STocH OF HATS. The enterprisinr
firm Of Harper Bros. have laid in alarge and
complete stock of spring and summer hats,
which they offer nj rates that cannot be
beaten anywhere. All the new, neat and
nobby styles can be found at Harpers'
Visitors to the city to-day should cali and
examine the immense stock at the Messrs,
liarpers,-it it will pay them TO do so, even
II they do not purchase. Attentive and
polite clerks viii cheeriully show goods
Gall at the stores Of the Messrs. Harper,
and invest In new summer hat.
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IL seems impossible

That a remedy made OF such common,
simple plants as Hops, Buchu, Mandrake,
Dandelion, &C., should make so many
and such marvellous and wonderful cures
as Hop Bitters do, but when old and
young, rich and poor, Pastor and Doctor,
Lawyer and Editor, all testify to having
been cured by them, you must believe
and try them yourself, and doubt no
longer. See other column.
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THE zULU WAR.
cErEwAYo's TRICKS.

SlMoSs BAY, CApE OF. Coop HopR, Nav
l5.-Via st. Vincent-There is a rumor,
not as yet confirmed, that Cetewayo has
burnt the royal Kraal at Ulundi, With
view to leaving the British no point to
strike at, and adopting system OF bush
sixty:fve more cases OF fever and dys.
entery have occurred among the troops.
1t is reported that Dabulmaisie, Cete-
Tay0s brother, while attempting to Join
the British, was killed in the engagement
with his brothers troops.
Col. Orealock is i'll.
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The omn,n NnlI works.

TINbnFEN IAbor IFblne,
The Omaha Nail Works will commence
operations sometime this month, The
product will be all kinds Of nails from Z
Oz, tacks to 90 OF. spikes, converted from
old rails and scrap, and the capacity ofth
mill will be equal 10 200 kegs OF nails pei
DAY, The capital stock Of the company d
10000. This Is the first nail factory
erected west otths Mississippi.
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ITALY.


MEssIXA, May 2O.-The volcano Of Mt
.Etna is in full eruption. Three new era
tiers appeared near the town Of Randozzo,
at the northwest foot Of the mountain,
Streams OF lava are flowing down the
western slope. Several villages are threat.
ened with destruction, and there Is great
alarm among the inhabitants.
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CINCINNATI, May 2O.-The Executive
Committee of the Honest Money League,
which was organized in this city last week,
at meeting to-day resolved to make a
thorough canvass Of the State and organ
ize similar associations in every county,
The campaign will be regularly opened al
Columbusimmediately following the Dem
ocratic and Greenback conventions.
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1HE procession will be q grand sight,
and their noble mission OF strewing iiow.
erS on the graves Of the honored dead Is a
molly one. But every one should be patri.
Quo and wise, which will lead them 10 Sc,
cure their neck wear and light clothing al
tne Star. Look out for GnndlIpg & Co.'s
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FRANCE.


PARIS, May 29.--The Ship Canal Con.
gress adopted,by vote OF 9S to 8, tho Pan.
anna and Lemon Bay route. Mr.Appleton.
one Of the American representative voted
for the scheme, but Rear Admiral Ammon,
OF the United States Navy, abstaineG from
voting. Commander Selfride, OF the Uni.
ted States Navy, was absent. The Con-
gress then closed its session.
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THE CHILI.pERUvIAN WAR.
A MIXED VICTORY.

LoSDoS, May 26,-The following tele.
graphic Intelligence was received at
LIoyds: An engagement has occurred of
lnquque$ Port between Gillian wooden
vessels Esmeralda and Canadonda, and
the Peruvian armor plated irieate indie
pendencia. All three vessels sank.
Esmeralda was originally Spanish gun.
boat; Independence was the most i'm.
portant vessel in the Peruvian navy, her
armament consisted entirely of Armstrong
guns, namely, twelve seventy Founders
ana two pivot guns, the latter were hun.
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Chilian dispatches via Rio Dc Janeiro.
dated Santiago, May 2S, reportt the ChiIian
fleet repulsed the Peruvian fleet OF
iiquiqne. A report has been received
from Buenos Ayres to the effect that on
the 9th inst. crowd gathered and made
enthusiastic demonstrations in favor Of
Peru and Bolivia, and hooted the Chillan
representative.
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DECORATION DAY.

.nus-ldrun's sud roll has boat,
IN, .,Iier. last tattoo.
',,r. on iir's parade shall meet
'fI,, brave aud fallen few ..
Smr, eternal camping ground
VI rs,,T,l ,ll,ni tents are spread, ,.l.
,lI,l,t, suAiIs With solemn Touul,
AZ, biioIac Of the dead.
r,r.,,blng troop, the aaShlng Glade,
w IT,a T" Eu.l,', stirring blast,
,,Lb,Tyr. the dreadful cannOnAde,
Fh, IiG aud shout are paISed,-.
-, Wild note, nor gloIy's peal
H.n,Ij thrill with hercc delight
~. t,ei,iH that never more may feel,
'IT Tsr lp;atc Of the fight,
g.,,,o ,p,balnru, aud SAlnted dead
i.tT 4, the hlOOl ye gave,
a. ,mpl0us footsteps here shall tread,
m, hrfbsgr u your grave.
y',,blll ,U,lrslpfy bs forgot,
"Wb,lc Fame her record keeps;
n, IIonor points the halloEed spot,
Whr,r vIof proudly sleeps. ",
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The House Committee on Civil Service
Reform to-day agreed to report favorably
on the bill prohibiting Government EN-.
ployes from making contributions for cleo
ton purposes.
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The Treasury Department has made a
temporary arrangement with the Adams
Express Co. for the shipment OF silver bul
lion from Denver to New Orleans at the
rate OF s. per thousand.