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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
Rnclrlen,n Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Erupdons, and Pog
lively cures Piles, or no pay required, 1t Ia
guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction, o.
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by Logan 4 Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chappad Hands Oh lolains
Corns and all Skin Eruptious, aud positively
cures Piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
augeed 10 give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price p cents per box. For
sale at Logan & Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
Is Highly Connected
Robbery.

U,RHIsyIuE, W. Va, June Z9.-k'm-
bail. TYLER & Co store was broken llto
las, night for the fourth time within \ s11r
time. Loss about two hundred dollars.
The proprietors have a good clue and no
time will be lost in bringing the fugitITes
10 Justice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
HoRsFoRp's ACID PHOSPHATE
4 Reliable Article.

DR. Z Cutter. Boston. Mass sa7s: !
found it 10 realize the expectations rai3ei,
and regard &c @ reliable article.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
ANOTHER WRIT CASE.
\ Scandalous Affair in which DIR. Thomas
weIrh and Highly Connected Widow
Figure,

tlBure.
Sprciai 10 hs Register.
ELvArETH, WRIT Co, W. Va, June %
There seemed to be some excitement in the
Writ County Court over a bastardy case
which was to have been heard but continued
until next term. The prominence OF tha
parties makes the case OF more than usua
interest, especially to those who enjoy a
choice morsel Of scandal, and from all re
ports, if the case had come Up Tor trial their
appeti.ea would have been sa,iated, As the
developments promised to be Of the most
sensational and filthy character, the de.
'ails Of which would be unfit for puJ,icL.
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
Earthquake Rccurs.

S,mA June 2g-Atter an interval of
three 5-rs the earthquake shocks have re
9ccur.li With great violence in Serenaguer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
The story

IN brief as related to the R&3s-.e scribe Is
as follows: DR.. Thomas Wr.ch oil Hales
iue, this county is charged With being the
..,her Of L bouncing boy with which ;hc
,.lov, Mr. Sarah Norehe.2 C! the SAM
lace, nng comes into court and asks iof
.nr7ort. he genial Dr.. Indignantly denies
he charge 0, paternity, buL admits pu5hcii
hat he he'd been criuiually intimate with
he iair wiioa, who is now near - years OF
.rp. but he claims 70 have the evidence IN
.,5g possession that an accident of this ma
ure could not occur. Mrs. MoreheGl
Is Highly Connected
II this county. She has been a widow for
i've years, is The mother Of several children;
.mong whom is a daughter Just budding ~.
20 womarhood. The defendant is Scotch
I.ishmau, about 80 years OF age, and has
sracrisci his profession n thai vicinity .oF
evgFa, Ecars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
IN ONen,Iye Dcmocrnt.

WASHINGTON, Juue 22.-Nsrshal Ne
Hcrari 10 day removed q Democratic sub
.s-raf. for offensive partisausbIp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30

. june gg.-At Cana
toe wife o. De.
phgsi"i4s, threw n .T
-er 5A3. n her arms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
sw,TcuTEypERs FATAL ERROR.

ELMIRA, Dec 9 (SpeciaD.-The wreck OF the
st. Louis express the Erie road at oco, twenty
miles west OF Iornellsyille, Thursday morning by
which engineer Allen killed. has been explained by
the confession OF the telegraph operator
J. Howard The operator had charge OF the station.
The detectives had ntto difficulty in compelling him to
mako confession. lie says that he got on the cabooe
OF the freight tran No 80, for the purpose Of closing
the switch. After that train reached the main track
nseaa of getting of at the rst SWITCH he rode to the
second oue which lets the trains In at the back Oh the
depot. The switch in proper position; Dut as his
light had gone lie did not notice the blunder that he
was making and turned the wrong switch leaving II
also IN position TO throw eastbound trains from tho
track ON his way to the office he passed the fatal
switch dd notice 1t in the darkness, there being
no lights It. The track remained In this condition
for sixtynyc minutes between the departure OF the
freight train and the arrival OF the fast express When
the fatal the operator ran out and, seeing
the mistake had made, lost no time IN setting the
switch back its proper place, but the marks or the
wheels on the ties betrayed him. The operator was not
thoroughly acquainted with the position OF the switches
being "a new IN the place. Yesterday afternoon ne
wns taken to Angelica and locked up Oh charge of
mansaugher the second degree: lie Is spoken OK as
sober industrious man, and much sympathy Is ieIt tor
i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
DEATH oFA MYSTERIOUS wouAM.

OswEGo, Dec. 8 tSpeciaD. There died in this
city to-day a woman whose life has been surrounded
with mystery. She about twenty-five years OF age,
good looking and well educated. On her arrival here
about year ago she accompanied by and a
bright little daughter five years old. She rented house
the Lake 'front.' which she furnished we'll At times
she spent layishly She stated that her husband
the son Of carpet dealer In New York This story
has not been verified She received regularly through
the hands or prominent lawyer here large remitances
To the few acquanances she made here she stated that
she born in Australia and that her father dead
IIishman well known in the literary world The
lawyer through whom her remittances were made Is
rctccnt regarding her. merely stating that her history
peculiar and romantic On her arrival here she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
DAMAGE By THREE EXPLOSIONS.
A FAMILY BLOWN INTO A Two-ACRE LOT.
HURLED FROM BED AT FOUR o'CLocK-THE BULL
DING DESTROYED.
IsY TBLnaKAPH To TIE TRInuysl

PITTsBURG, Dec. Conc of the most pecu-
liar explosions that have occurred this region of
natural took place this morning at Cannonsburg In
Washington County. large frame house was blown TO
pieces and the occupants, Wesley Greer, rich stock
dealer and his wife aud two children wero hurled from
their beds into twoacre lot surrounding the house,
landing thirty feet away The explosion took place at
q. The roof lifted from the house with such
terrific force to be carried distance The
sides OF the building, bulged out by the explosion,
fell. The fragments of the structure took fire and in
less than an hour the whole building was in ashes.
The members OF the family not fatally injured.
Mr. Grecrs hair and mustacho singed and his back
injured Mrs. Greer is burned about the head and
hands and her hair partly burned off.
baby escaped without injury. 1t was securely
wrapped up in bed and the clothing is supposed saved
its life. ten-year old boy less fortunate and is
pretty badly burned about the body The report OF the
explosion, which could be heard for a mile away,
aroused the people OF Cannonsburg and the light from
the burning building brought relief TO Mr.. Greer and
his family The building occupied an elevated position
in the OF twoacre plot OF ground Natural gas
was not used in the house, but local gas pipe line
skirts the lower portion OF Mr. Grees ground, some
forty or fifty yards from the house Tie theory ad-
vanced is that there leak in the line and that
the gas found it's way the building through old
drain leading from the house. In his way the danger
Ous 1uild had accumulated in the cellar From there 1t
filed every apartment in the building before the eXpo-
sion took place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
nErRopoLI1AyS SUING FoR HER RIGHTS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9 (SpeciaD.-Ihe an
nual meeting Of the American Baseball Association was
begun in session to-day IN the Continental Hotel
long discussion It decided 10 consolidate the
offices president and secretary at salary OF SlSOO
year, and Dennis Mcknight, formerly president Of the
Pttsburg club. elected 10 the position Al tho open
ing OF the proceedings the Association refused TO admit
the delegates Metropolitan club and agreed
admit those the National. OF Washington instead.
This afternoon the Metropolitan Association took steps
to prevent cOnsummaon Of its proposed expulsion
from the American Association by hling bill equity
Common Pleas Court No. T. upon which Judge Arnold
granted preliminary Injunction The bill AYERS that
Mcssrs Williams and Clifford came 10 this cityOn Tuesday
as representatives of the metropolitan cub to attend
the annual meeting shortly after their arrival they
served with notice that At special meeting OF
tho association the membership OF the Metropolitan
club forfeited and conferred upOn the National
CLUB declares that the constitution contains
vision special meetings and that the meeting en-
tircy Illegal Tho p autfs allcge that their CLUB can
not be deprived OF membership except By expulsion for
certain specified CAUSES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
THE VOTE AT THE LAST ELECTION.

ALBANY, Dee. 9.-The following are the
totals OF the votes east at the late election as com
piled by the secretary OF state for the state Board OF
Canyassers;
For GOyernor-Davcnport 49033l; Hill, 5Ol.467;
Bascom 30 sos; jones' ., l3O scattering LAG Total
l,O2G.239. Hllls plurality. ll,l34
For Lieutenant Governor - Carr, 49230S; Jones'
1876 4Gi; Demorest, 3Oj3I; Gage, 2.li7; scattering
3.7OO. Total l,02I.lj6 Jones's plurality, 3,l16.
For Secretary OF statc-Wood 4ssG5S; Cook. 5O3266;
Evans. 30. .s6j Quinn, 1856; scattering, 1il7. Total.
l,O26,I92. Cooks plurality, l4,6OS.
For Controller wadsworth, i9O,353 Chaplin, 50l, ,s76;
sheldon. 80 sol Shaler 22ls scattering LIS Iotai
O96. 6.I5G Chapln's plurality. ll,523. . 10000
For Treasurer-Ulrtch 4s9,369; Fitzgerald 3O0oOS
Vauderburgh, 2j.i5O; Nandcrhcrg. 1,+lO; Wood
22O6; scattering 1858. Total, lO2l126 tltZgeraidS
plurality, ll.539. ,, .o,-,, o,on,or
5O2.2Il; Jones, 29,9s5; Guernsey lis; scattering
liI Total. O2J 800 O'Briens plurality. l3,1O3.
For state Engineer aud SurveyOr-Van Rensselaer,,
4s0. .05G; sweet. 5O2205i Dudley, 30slO; stillman,
SOB; scattering, 1866. Total, l,O26.27O. sweets
plurality, l2240.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
INDICTED FOR CONSPIRACY TO MURDER

IN
RosToS Dec 9.-The Ora nd Jury has indicted Adrian
Melcu and Mrs Coolidge for conspiracy to Kill the wlfe
of Edward L. Mellen I'm Baltimore. Mrs. Coolidge was
bail A separate Indictment will probably be found
against Mrs. Coolidge Oh charge OF having soHc,teu
persons to 20 to Baltimore and Kill young MIS- Moi
len.
QUARRYMEN HURT BY AN ENPLOslONi,
FtTCIBURG, Mass Dec. 0.-Five wOrkmen III r. a:
McAui ~ Co.'s quarry at Rollston Hill; were t.
this forenoon by the explosion OF Dlast A"sus.u'
Marble will probably lose the sight or DOth eyes.
miah Shea aud william McAulin were seriously nuiV'
The other two men received only slight wounds
CAPTURING AN ILLICIT DlsIll-LES', ,Do,
PrrTsBUR3, Dec. 9.-United states Depuy aiai 'nal
Harrington arrived here to-day with DaViu LeWls, ar
rested last night near Meadow BROOK, LtoAa" a.,S
County for dealing in Illicit whiskey no Is tne MN
" "moonshner" arrested IN thaI nolSnOol""'N A'''
DYING OF TRICHINOsIs. -
W,p,su Ind Dec. 0.-Thc daughter or james Dunn'
~ Xenio foureen miles southwest OF this city age ten
died on Monday evening. An examination OF poloiHVn
of tho muscle from the upper part OF tho arm was maue
When niaccd under microscope the nesh was I0uhu 70
be alive with trichlne IL 10 s"i" '"' WV " 20
the girl ate raw pork .....,,,.
HANGED BY UNKNOWN MURDEREKs.
wutItusroS Kan, Dec. o." Frank" Noyes was en-
ticed from his home in Caldwell this county on Moh
dav night. and the morning MS Douy was IounV'
Sa1gme 70 beam across high gateway near the STOCK
yards ..,o.,x>,,,,s
MURDERED BY MOONsHINERS. m ,,
Cu.rrASoOGA Teun Dec "a dispatch 10 me IWtes
.ava that ~ d. Kellet United states Deputy Marshsl
of Tho Northern District OF Georgia, was wayaid on
IooLout Mountain thirty miles from Chattanooga, yes
terday by i've noonshiners, and murdered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
FLILTREH IN BUSINESS.

TROY, Dec. 8 (SpeciaD. The shirt and
collar manufacturing firm OF William Gunnison e. Son
made an assignment this afternoon Preferences the
amount Of $6O, 900 made.
Bos1ON, Dec. tSpeeiab.-Allcn, Dennan Co.,
taors have failed. The senior partner, Allen, dsap.
peaTed on Friday and has not since returned.
CANTON. Miss, Dec. 9.-The property OF Felix Heller
attached last evening. His assets placed at
$4,000
FALL RIvER Mass. Dec. 0-At meeting OF the cred
tOrs Of the Quequechan Mills this morning the
presented statement Of the financial standing Of the
concern. 1t paced the assets at about $4,000, OF
which Si2 900 Is represented In land and buildings.
The liabilities placed at $55 600, Of which 81 900
due the city for taxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10

PRINCETON, n. j., Dec. (Specidp.-Dr.
Murrays resignation offered to the Board OF Tru9.
tees at its last meeting The were that the
hreefod Oce OF dean college preacher and professor
imposed duties beyond the strength Of any one man.
The strong representations made by the board. tue
faculty and the students have induced delay
ton In the hope that plan may be devised 10 relieve
him OF portion Of his abOrs The effect Of the
expected announcement was overwhelming. The board
asked for conference. The students at such
expression Of their hearty desire TO have him retained
In an Office whose delicate duties he had performed with
such signal tacf and that his friends think he
may DC induced to withdraw his resignation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
BURIED BY A MASS OF EARTH
FOUR MEN KILLED IN A SEWER DITCH.
SEVERAL OTHER PERSONS SERIOUSLY HURT-CAUsE
OF THE ACCIDENT.
BY rELEGRA To THE TRIBuNa

lBfrELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
AKRON Ohio, Dec. 9.-Seven men were
buried alive In sewer the earth over which fell in
about O'Clock this evening. large force of men was
at WORK In ditch twenty-five feet deep when the braces
holding the plank sidewalks apart gave way for dis
lance OF thirty feet and the earth crushed the heavy
timbers In on the men. or the seven who were thus
buried four were killed fifth will probably die. The
work OF rescue slow because the tmbers were
thoroughly nteraced and because OF the great danger
que 10 the continuous caving in OF fresh earth. The
cries ithe wounded ones when flesh and bones were
crushed between the heavy mbers could be heard for
long distance coming from deep down beneath the wreck
The victims were:
JOHN WYKoFF chest and abdomen crushed he had
been squeezed into space less than four inches
wide mis- legs were crushed and his head cut. II Is
thought he will die.
HENRY WoLTER. head cut and legs bruised He viii
AUGUST KREBsr. nose broken, legs crushed head cut
NJ RosEsWLY taken out dead, his head horribly mashed
and his body bruised.
Henry FEIGERT, dead his body yet recovered ..
w. MCGLT caught 10y the falling tmbers, dug himself
out, but was prostrated by tho shock,
Two Italians whose names unknown also dead
The earthfell without moments warning The ground
which had been frozen for two three days, soft
ened by thaw to-day Three OF the standing
scaoldng and tho four others at the bottom Of tho
sewer. Suddenly the timbers began cracking and
the waersoaked earth, for distance on
each side OF the sewer rolled down upon the un-
fortunate wOrtmeD william Mc(il the schflold
and escaped but all the others caught by the mass
OF lumber and earth crowd OF people soon assembled
The groans OF the men who were only partially buried
heartrendng They called for assistance, but for
some time no one would venture near the hoe tlhay
large force oi men was set to WORK Win shoYes ana
IN baf an hour two OF the victims taken out They
were alive. but In terrible agony Another hour OF
digging was necessary before the third man, whose
had guided the rescug party could be reached
Near him found the body OF fourth man. dead It
being apparent at that time that tho others were dead
the search was abandoned Tor the night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
the tax collectors pocket pulled the contain
ing the silver aud of. Mr. Fulton went to Linden
and swore out warrant for his arrest.
MIR. ODONNELRS SUCCESSOR.
CONDUCTORS SEEKING THE POSITION.
RUMoRs THAT GOVERNOR HILL WILL APPOINT
POLITICAL FRIEND.

RUMoRs THAT GOVERNOR HILL WILL APPOINT A
POLITICAL FRIEND.
ELMIRA, Dec. 8 (SpecidD.-The question or
who shall succeed ODonnell Railroad Commissioner
has become prominent here The Conductors Brother
hood divided against itself there being much opposi
tOn to Conductor Shattuck, of the New-forK ana
Ontario Railroad who was recommended as ODonneps
successor by conference OF the brotherhood recently
held at Binghsmton. The division OF the Conductors
Brotherhood in this city numbers $50 members while
and Buffalo have 100, and it is said by
members Of the brotherhood here that these $50 are
almost opposed to Shatuck There are eighteen
divisions of brotherhood in the State Fifteen OF
them we're represented the Bnghamton meeting and
Shattuck received approval by a vote OF eight TO
seven The opponents OF Mr. Shatuck assert that can
vass OF the State shows that fully three to one of the
conductors OF the State opposed to him. At the
Binghamton conference Mr. Wheaton,. the Grand Chief
Conductor of the United States, representing 10000
conductors; Conductor st. John, OF the New-York
Central road and Conductor Hiram Herty, OF the Erie
who lives in this city, appointed committee TO
memoralize Governor Hill for the appointment Of Shat
tuck TIerty was a candidate in the conference sup
ported by Wheaton, and nOw before the committee has
waited upon the Governor the memorial to the Execu
tive has been nulli1ed through political agencies
and Mr. Herty il being pushed forward for the place
Ierty is a Democrat or the old school well known by
the Governor member Of the Governors pet club the
EXcesOrs has been on the Erie ROAD tor thtOhe years
Conductor Burr OF the Delaware, Lacka wanna and
Western stated that he.had fears Of any railway man
getting the place. He said We called on Mr. Muller
the interest OF Mr. lerty and he seemed 10 want 10
evade us Muller, however. who has been mentioned as
a candidate himself, said that there were good many
who for years their check Tor thOusaLds OF
dollars g Sot Sn n"rrd This hint
Mr. Burr the other friends of Mr. Hety have taken
Ter himself the law partner OF tho Governor or some
other politician has already secured the place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
FERRYBOArS IN COLLISION IVA roo.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. o (Specidl.-A dense fog has
overhung the Delaware River AL day, and the great
est precautions were necessary TO avoid accidents
Bells rung and steam Whistles constantly blown
little before O'clock however, collision occurred
jetwecn the fcrrybOats Delaware and Baltic. Both
wero loaded with passengers. The people roughly
shaken up many Of them being thrown from their
seats to the iOor, but was badly hurt. For u
while the greatest excitement prevailed. number Of
tugs steamed to the disabled boats and rendered all
necessary aid The pilots said they could not
hama before them and that it was II miracle that tho
boats not sunk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
TORNADO WRECRING A PEYITENTTA RP

CHESTER. H., Dec. 9.-Thc buildings of the
Southern Illinois Penitenary, at this place were badly
damaged by tornado last evening. and oth in
mates seriously injured Portions OF the roof OF the
wardens house and OF the celhOusc swept away.
as was also that Of the shOeshop large part OF the
stockade was blown down, together with the guard
house. A guard. one Nichols. blown from his box
and seriously bruised. A life convict, Vinorc was
blown against a wall and had leg broken. AdOthc +
convict Wilkinson. was struck by a falling chimney
and badly II not fatally, injured The heard
for some minutes before 1t struck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
A THREAT FROM THE SULTAN OF TURKEY.
his MESSAGE TO THE GERMAN AMBAssADcR-SER-
VANS AT NISSA.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 9.-The Sultan has
Informed Herr Won Radowitz, the German Ambassador
here that Turkish troops Will invade Eastern Runea
should Prince Alexander oppose the Turkish Commits
sion.
VIENNA Dec. 0.-Peace negotiations have begun IN
earnest on the basis OF the personal union of the Bu
caras and the nomination Of Prince Alexander to DC
Governor OF Rumela for nvo years.
LONDON. Dec 9.-The number OF Servians encamped
at Nssa exceeds 100000. They weliarmed Colonel
Horva Ovich the commander, is vigorously arranging
delences Turkish volunteers arriving at Rustchuk
daily signing the song Hall Bulgaria. They VIII
form separate battahons. The Bulgarian war prepara
tiOGs continue undated
A dIspatch from Philippopos says: In au interview
to-day Mihad Pacha the Turkish Commissioner, who Is
returning to CoustantnOpe said that cordial relations
between Turkey and Bulgaria could be easily arrange"
if Russas objection Prince Alexander coud be over
come adding that the Bulgarians willing to sacrhce
everything for union with Rumela.
CoSsrANTISoPLE, Dec. 9-Prince Alexander has tele-
grabbed the Porte that knowing nothing OF the proceed
inrs of the Conference on the Balkan question: he is
nnabe odecdc on course Of action respecting Bugaro
Rumelan affairs without having the assistance or tile
views National Assembly regarding the situation
He proposes defer the settlement Of the matter un
February. !.
unon OF Crete with Greece If Bulgaria aud Eastern
Rumea are united The Porte protests against at-
tenOn Ucug paid TO the petition, ana claims tIat the
sIgnatures attached to it are not authentic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10

WuLlAMspoRT Penn, Dec 8 ISpec'a9.-
on road leading from Linden to Pine Euh 'o-uay' 'no
tax collector John Fulton. OF woodward was coioo'uN
the tax and at tho close Of day had ABOUT ~ III i
inI, por.o a notorlous character. When Mr.. Fulton
reached Doughertys Run he met Person. VINO askeu n,
TO show him through Culvers Woods fui'on una
this not thinking that the man would "uomps
TO harm him. When they got In tho centre M OF Yawed
person iumned In front OF Fulton anu eASi"' ~. en
Givs me YOUR money" Fulton was aSt3niSne an ~ ,ha
instant the scoundrei drew OF and MT fu,'p vi mi,tu I'm
in tne side until he was nsensble futtihs MS h"" "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
A CITY IN TOTAL DARKNESS.
EXPLOSION IN THE KANSAS CITY GAS WORKS
INGINEER INJURED.

Explosion IN THE KANSAS CITY GAS WORKs-TIlE
ENGINEER INJURED.
KANSAS CITY. No, Dec 9.-An explosion Oc-
the gas works near the Grand Avenue depot
at o'clock this morning, totally wreckng the building.
There were fourteen fifteen employees in and about
the building the time OF the accident but they have
all been accounted for The engineer was probably
seriously injured. The left in total darkness
The accounts accident at hand meagc but II
is thought that there were fatal injuries Orders for
electric lights poured IN from merchants and others
much faster ihan they could be hied. Tho theatres
and hotels have made provisional arrangements Tor
illumination, and there will be no more serious results
than the Inconvenience for the time from the cessation
of the gas supply. Unusual police precautions viii bc
taken for protection OF life ana property IN the ddfkened
streets ana about the houses.