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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Incorporation of Trades Unions.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Senator Call,
from the Committee on Education and
Labor, repor ed favorably Senator Blair's
bill legalize the Incorporation of National
Trades Unions, with amendments by the
committee striking out the section making
it misdemeanor punishable by fine or inn
prisonment to prevent or endeavor to pre-
vent any National or sub-Union from car
rying out its lawful Objects and requiring
that the headquarters of an incorporated
National Trade Union shall be in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Our Small Army.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The debate on
General Logan's army bill brings out some
curious facts regarding the size of our army
as compared with those<of other countries
1t is now q. .000 and this bill proposes to put
1T at $1,000. Twenty countries maintain
regular armies larger than ours, though at
q much smaller proportionate cost. For
instance, the standing army of Turkey is
23,000,000 for its maintenance against
&40,0o0,0 900 for our own. Spain's regular
army of $4,000 costs only $25, 600, 900 to
maintain. Great Britain's army of lS1, 600
costs for its maintenance 500, ,0O0, 600 Aus
tria-Hungary's army of 2s4, 600 only costs
$5O,OO0,000 year. France is set down at
over 800, 600 in her regular army, costing
$l2l, ,0OO,0 600 to sustain it, and Germany 49,
600 at an annual cost of $S4, 600 900.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Disastrous Exp.osion.

CHICAGO, April Am explosion occur
ed at an early hour this morning in the
new tank house of Swift & Co., the packing
firm. The house was new three-story brick
building located on Center avenue, near
Forty-fifth street. One of the immense
tanks containing putty oils mysteriously
blew up, completely wrecking the building.
The night watchman, David Morefeld, was
on the third floor at the time, and he was
buried in the ruins. He was rescued in
about half an hour, and was in an almost
unconscious condition. He was taken to
the county hospital, and may die The loss
on the building will be in the neighborhood
of $4,000.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
eIadstone,s Cabinet Strained.

LONDON, April A breaking up of the
Cabinet is imminent Lord Kimberley,
Sir VIM. Harcourt, Mr.. Childers and Mr.
Mundella refuses to assent to any home rule
measure giving Ireland control of the GUS
toms, and they threaten to resign if such a
measure be insisted upon by Mr.. Gladstone
Mr.. Morley demands.a modification of the
plans for the buying out of the landlords.
Mr.. Gladstone, however, remains intlexible
and will maintain his full scheme intact.
Cabinet councils are to be held on Monday
and Tuesday, and the climax will be reach
ed ed on. on Tuesday. Tue The Ministers themselves
BILE. Mr.. Gladstone may make his state
ment Thursday without the approval of
the Ministry
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Servant Girls in a Fire-Trsu.

ST. Louis, Mo-, April Am inquest was
held to-day on the bodies of the four serv-
ant girls who lost their lives at the
Planters House fire yesterday. The jury
visited the scene of the fire, and in their
verdict stated that the quarters for the
ly fire-trap in case of fire when the en-
ployes were asleep. The hotel is nearly
half century old, but on account of its
favorable location and the reputation of
its table has always had a large patronage
the best hotels,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
A Pot of Gold Piowed lin.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April "A Unton's
Batesburg Is. c. special says: Newbury
County is greatly excited over the singu-
lar good fortune of Mr. Joe Coughman,
well-known farmer. While Mr. Coughman
was plowing in his field, across the Sa-
luda river, the plow turned up a
quaint-looking old earthen pot Upon
examination, it was found to contain gold
coin of some kind. Gathering up his new
found treasure, he wended his way to a
Batesburg bank, and after the money had
been carefully examined. the "findn was
pronounced to be worth $4,000. The coin
is old ana quaint, and bears evidence of
having come from different nations. How
it found its way into the field or when it
was deposited is not conjeetured
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Pois oned by coIored Stockings.

PETERSBURG, N. j., April 1.-Two weeks
ago young daughter of Jacob Niper
walked distance of two miles, wearing
new shoes and red stockings The shoes
were tight and greatly irritated her feet.
Three days afterwards her feet began TO
swell, and three days afterward still both
legs were swollen to nearly twice their nat
ural size, and the girls mind became af-
fected. Yesterday she was attacked with
spasms, which continued for some time at
intervals of from five to ten minutes She
died in great agony. Blood poisoning, in
duced by the coloring matter in the stock
ings is supposed to have caused death.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Rioters To Be ExpeIIed from the kuiuhts,

NEW YORK, March 31.-During the con-
ference between the representatives of the
knights of Labor and the Missouri Pacific
Railway officials yesterday, Mr.. Powderiy
repudiated the remarks attributed to him
that could recognized me He addressed
me as Grand Master Workman" etc. Mr.
Powderly also said that if the officials of
the road would furnish him the names Of
the men who destroyed the property of the
order of the Knights of Labor.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Sam Jones Done with Chicauo.

CHICAGO, April 4-Sam Jones concluded
his religious exhortations in Chicago to-
day. In the morning he drew a large
audience to DR.. Goodwin's church, and in
the afternoon and evening the. Casino
Rink was filed an hour before the services
began. Nearly ten thousand people were
present at each of the services in the rink.
TO Messrs. Jones and Small, and with the
salary guaranteed them in advance netted
them $4,000 apiece for their four weeks
work
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
A Foot of Snow on ApriI |.

DETROIT, MICH, April 1.-The Evening
Journals lshpeming special gives par
ticulars of the snow blockade in the Upper
Peninsula. In addition to the heavy snow
already on the ground, twelve inches fell
last night, and every thing is at stand
still. Trains are unable to move, and
work in the lumber woods has been aban-
doned.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Flooded Tunnels.

Troy, N. Y, April Floods in the vicin-
ity of Pownal, VT, have raised the Hoosac
river to such height that the Troy and
Boston track is to-day covered with five or
six feet of water and debris. No trains
can get through and the company's wires
are all down. Landslides along the east
bank of the Hudson have considerably re-
tarded travel between Troy and Albany.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
A PARALLEL TO THE OREGON.
Strange Accident With Loss of Life On the
Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2-The schooner J.
H. Congdon was wrecked off Point Reyes,
forty miles north of here, Wednesday.
Her crew was lost. The coast there is of q
dangerous character. The supposition was
that the vessel had struck hidden rock.
An examination of the wreck showed that
the schooner had been struck amidships
and cut almost in two, evidently by
steamer or other craft going at high rate
of speed. The discovery has caused much
excitement in marine circles, as it is feared
schooner has gone to the bottom with all
on board. The wreck occurred before day.
light. The case furnishes a strange paral-
lei to the loss of the Oregon. The Aquina
is supposed to have been the vessel in coll
'ision.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
The Ohio River,

CINCINNATI, April 4.-The Ohio river rose
three and half inches between O'Clock in
the morning and O'Clock p. m. to-day,
and came to a stand at stage of 53 feet
inches. Below, the Miami and Kentucky
rivers were rapidly rising, and there are
swells above, but it is believed the Ohio
n0int
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
There has lately been mucb news

There has lately been much news
paper discussion as to whether wood
work can be set on fire by steam-pipes.
The possibility has been affirmed and
denied; but several indisputable in
stances of fires originating in that way
have been reported, and the question
may be regarded as settled.-N. Y.
Times.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Senator Edmunds is acknc

Senator Edmunds is acknowL
edged to be an able lawyer. He has
great strength as an advocate, and
weak causes are frequently able to bor
row temporary vigor from his
espousaL That is the whole measure
of his success in his attempted defence
of the indefensible attitute tho the
Senate has taken with respect to CAecu-
tive pre.ogative. He has made his case
strong enough for immediate partisan
purposes.-Besten StatesnaaM
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08

"A Los Angeles paper claims that
the three southernmost counties of this
State are destined to become. the fut-
ure great rural hotel country of the
United States, surprising Florida 1t
certainly looks that way-only the
hotel boom will not be confined to the
limits assigned.-San Francisco Ala
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Congressman Henderson's a

tack upon the Southern members of
Congress for their course in regard to
pension bills was not justified by the
facts. Many Northern votes are given
for pension bills, not because they are
just and reasonable, but for the purpose
of securing the soldiers votes. 1t is
not uncommon for Northern member
to say in private company that the PEN
sion business has been overdone, but
he may always be depended upon to
vote for the next extension.-Boston
Herald
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Preacher Robs His Bride.

CONCORD, N. H, April 2.-Rev. VIM. Ham,
mond of the Free-will Baptist Church, of
Franklin, decamped Thursday morning
with 5000 belonging to a newly welded
bride. He was arrested in q Boston bank
as he was cashing the check.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
A Great Feat in Submarine Navioation.

ATHENS, April 2.-The naval officials
continue to make private trials of the Nor
denfelt submarine torpedo boat. Yester-
day a torpedo boat, with four men on
board, was submerged for six hours, and
to-day it descended to depth Of thirty five
faaf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Geronm Escapes.

WILCOX, ARIz., March 3I.-General Crook
arrived from Fort Bowie Monday night,
having left Lieutenant Maus in charge of
Geronimo and the other Apache prisoners.
News has Just been received that Geronimo
and twenty Indians and some squaws es-
capped during the night. Lieutanant Maus
has started in pursuit. 1t is believed that
Geronimo has gone to join Chief Mangus.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
President Grevy Threatened.

PARIS, March 3l.-President Grevy's resi-
dence is closely guarded to-day by strong
force of gendarmes in CONSEQUENCE of his
having received an anonymous commune
cation threatening him with death The
letter is believed to have been sent by
French sympathizers with the Belgium
socialists.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
To fool with and for =

To feel with and for others-what
a glorious widening out and enriching
of ones life that is! How it increases
our joys because of the pleasure that
we take in the joys of others! How it
renders selfish brooding over our own
woes impossible because of the sympa-
thy we must give to the sorrows of 9TH
ers! Not generosity only, not kind
heartedness only. nor courtesy, nor I'M
selfishness, nor keen perception, nor
quick understanding-it is all these,
and more than these.-M Y Ledger.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
REMARKABLE PHENOMENA
"nica Combined to Interrupt telegraph,
Communication at New York.

Communication at New York.
NEW YORK, March 31.-An unusual sea-
son Of meteorological disturbance, cover
ing most of the present week, eliminated
here tonight. 1t has been raining most of
the time for the past seventy-two hours.
Io-night the rain is falling faster, accom-
panied by lightning, a gale is blowing, a
Snick log covers the city and an aurora
borealis is added to this remarkable com
oinatlon of natural phenomena The result
rs that telegraphic communication has
and been almost wholly suspended between
new YORK and the rest of tie world Again
again eiectrlcal convulsions have stopped
the working OF every wire in the Western
Union ohoe, followed by partial re-estab-
nsnment OF communication and another
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
A Family Poisoned by Wild Pars nips,

EAST SAGINAW, MICH, March 31-The
family of Thomas Rollison, farmer liv-
ing eight miles from here, ate wild parsnips
yesterday. Two of the children, aged five
and two, died from the effects of the poison,
and the mother is not expected to recover
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, April 4.-The
sheriff, yesterday morning, arrested Nicho-
las Hall for counterfeiting, catching him at
work. Hall wore a badge of the North
western Detective Association" and claim
ed that he was after counterfeiters himself.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Journpymen Bakers viii Strike.

New YORK, April Alive hundred jour-
neymen bakers last night determined to
strike on May l for twelve hours work
tive days of the week, fourteen on Satur-
day, and to board where they choose.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
leuatee of Mrs. Gaines Arrasted.

NEW ORLEANS, April 4.-Mrs. Maria P.
Evans, who figured conspicuously before
the Courts as legatee of the estate of Mrs.
Gaines, was arrested last night. charged
with uttering forged will, and lodged in
jail, in default of so, 900 bail
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Slavery AboIished in Cores.

SAN Francisco, March 31.-A correspond
ent of the Japan Mail writes that the King
of Corea issued an edict on February 5,
abolishing slavery in his kingdom, where
1t is estimated that one-half the population
have been slaves
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
The Flood at Chattanooua

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. April 1.-One- third
of this city is under water from the Ten
nessee river flood. Four hundred families
have been driven from their homes No
trains running.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Police Commissioners Appointed.

COLUMBUS, O., March Ex-Governor For
aker has appointed as Cincinnati Police
Commissioners Robt. j. Morgan, Republi-
can, and Milo G. Dodds, Democrat, for the
four-year term. AMI Geo. r. Topp, Repub-
lican, and Dr.. I'hoS G. Minor Democrat,
ter the two-year term.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08

Il, 1882, ,235 90
;1,G2. .O80.119 90
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
S90,T5,643 90
90,122,42 90
11,s25,OOO 90
17,44.2S4 90
2,7S0 90
5 O,2O, 12s 90
Importation of Ostrich $ for sreedino.

GALVESTON, April 1.-The bark Praecis,
which arrived here to-day from Port Ma
tai, Africa, brought thirty-six ostriches,
imported by c. j. Sketchly, of Los Angeles,
Cal, for breeding purposes, and they are
very large specimens, ranging to ten feet
high.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
On the GaIloWs.

LEXINGTON, Mo-. April 2-Jeff Wilson,
colored, was hanged to-day for the murder
of Jennie Sanford, his mistress, in July,
1854. Five thousand people saw him die,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
In Favor of Cremation.

PARIS, March 31.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties, by vote of 1923 to $50, has adopted
q bill permitting cremation
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
~o
Foreign Notes.

The Able Lizt has arrived in London.
Tbs Reichstag, by vote of 1859 to 137,
decided in favor of prolonging the anti
Socialist law.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
One Life Protected BY 100000 Men,

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1.-The Gear and
ne members of his court started for the
'rimea to-day. The utmost precautions
lave been taken for their protection. The
railway route over which the party will
pass viii be guarded bY 100000 men.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Public Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1.-The follow
ing is a recapitulation of the debt state
ment issued to-day for the month of March:
Int boa dabf-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Decrease of debt during the
$14.0s7.SS4 90


month: ...............:..... $l4.0s7.s ss4 90
Cash in Treasury available
for reduction of the debt
Gold held for gold certificates
actually outstanding S9O775,643 OC
Silver held for silver certih-
Gates actually outstanding. 9O.122, 42l 90
United States notes held for
certificates of deposit actual
ly outstanding. ....... ll925 600 O(
Cash held for matured debt
soand interest unpaid ............. l74O42S OF
fractional currency. 2,7S0 0C
Total available for reduc-
ton of the debt. 2I0.230, 12S OK
Reserve fund
Held for redemption of United
States notes, acts of January
IA, 1875, July II. 1852 ........ $780, 600 900 O(
Unavailable for reduction of
the debt:
Fractional silver COIN ......... $2S S22 637 O(
Minor coin..... cocoon. 5l5, OK
............. $29, ,33T 1891 OK
certificates held as cash 80. $S004s, ,502 O(
Net cash balance ON hand ..... T6,3Sl O99 O(
Total cash Treasury as
shown by Treasurer's gen.
era! account. 495, ,991, III OK
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-04-08
Che Gatou Relllntrat.
RATES OF ADvERTIsIEe.
SPACE. W. 2w- In | sm- en. sm. lam.
inch 29s g S3s, g 81 g sIo 9, g
6tnches.. 8 col col % II 01 IS 00l ~ 90 % "
sSIs%R ssIs%R i 8 81 lsS$ S$$ s$$ ss$,$$

Business cards Of I'VE lines OF less 8 per annum.
Local notices 10 per line each insertion Simple
announcements Of marriages and deaths. and church
and benevolent society notices inserted free. ANY
addition obituary notices win be charged I'VE cents
per line.
morning to insure Insertion the same week. Com
muncations upon subjects Of general or local interest,"
are solicited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-04-01

GEN. DURBIN WARD thus explains
the difference between the Democratic
and Republican party; "The Repub-
lican party is legitimate heir of the
old Federalists and the Wings. They
are instinctively, now that the old
slave issues are gone. the party of
money as against men, and the DEM
ocratic party, when the same issues
are gone, are instinctively the party
of men against money. The Republi-
can party is the natural ally of capital
and monopoly. The Democratic party
is the natural ally of labor, The Re-
publican party, therefore, will natur-
ally favor all measures of policy, finan-
cial, currency, and every other that
shall strengthen the hands of the
moneyed Interests, The Democracy,
on the other hand, will naturally sup.
port the rights Of the laboring masses
against the concentration of capital in
the hands of the few, This is, az al
ways has been in every free country,
as to administrative politics, the dis
tinction between the parties. The
one in Europe and America is the ar
istocratic, the other the Democratic
party. The one legislates for property,
the other Iegislates for men. Now
this distinction has been largely over
looked for a quarter of century, but
must become prominent now that Sec
ton issues are dead"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-04-01
A New Light and Fuel.

A company has been formed by
Pittsburgh capitalists for the purpose
of making a cheaper fuel than natural
gas, and cheaper illumination than
manufactured gas. The stuff is oiled
air, prepared by a machine patented
by Columbia county man. To make
gas for fuel air is forced through cham
bers filled with crude petroleum, pro-
ducing fixed gas which may be held
in q gasometer for any length of time
without losing its properties. The gas,
forced through a cylinder charged
with carbon, becomes a brilliant illu.
minant. Petroleum of 45 degrees grav-
ity is used, 5OO,O 900 feet of gas produced
from one barrel of oil, costing less than
$1.OO. The residue of barrel of oil,
after the gas has been made, is worth
$500, and the inventor talks of selling
gas at cents thousand feet. The
process has been exhibited in Pitts
burgh, and the gas made has been
burned in public. The works of the
company will be established at Co.
1umbiana, Columbiana county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-04-01
On kGr MIL Cd 5
FEED LIST.
RELATIVE MERIT.

Highly steamed soft bones, tank
age or other refuse and cheapmake-
bulk, may be prepared to show
good analysis and thus be secured
a high commercial value, but there
is little body to such fertilizers.
They have no durability or lasting
qualities when compared to PURE
RAW BONE MANUREs. The soft stock
dissolves too rapidly for the plant
food to be absorbed by the roots,
and it iswashed away by the rain, or
otherwise scattered by the elements.
Send for samples and prices of
Baugh's Pure Raw Bone Meal,
Pure Dissolved Raw Bones, Raw
Bone Super Phosphate, New Pro-
cess 10 per cent. Guano. Special
Fertilizer for Tobacco, Grain, etc.
High Grade Agricultural Chemicals,
also Baugh's Celebrated SIS Phos-
phate. Send for Baugh's Phosphate
Guide and-further information.
Address. BAUGH & SONS,
Manufacturers and Importers,
PHILADELPHIA, PA, U. S. A.
ESTABLISHED 1855.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-04-01
Patents Granted.

Patents granted to citizens of Ohio
on January II, 1885, and reported ex-
pressly for the PRESS by G. A. Snow
& Co., Patent Lawyers, opposite U. s.
Patent Office, Washington, d. G.
d. Arndt, Cleveland, Mower.
E. Brisbin, Weston. Fence Post
L. s. Zimmerman. Marshalville. Drilling Ma
chine.
Ut. Detterer, Wiltshire. Bedstead.
B. D. Evans, Byhalia, Stove Pipe Drum.
G. P, Good, Columbus Railway Car Cover.
r. s. Isard. Hudson. Ladder,
A Kinderman, Cleveland Wrench.
W. Ii. Knight. Cleveland, Electric Railway.
F. E. Kohler, Canton. Tree Protector.
B. N. O'Boylan. Corning, Candle Holder.
e. G. Palmer. Cleveland. Wrench.
II Titus. Toledo. Motor.
W. s. Payne Fostoria. Stop or Curb Box.
s. F. Robinson. Columbus. Humming Toy.
A. y. st. John. Blufton. Buckle.
G. G. Orth, Cleveland, Clock.
J. Clingnlan. Dayton. Stove.
W. F. Buckley Cleveland, Electric Arc Light
H, Bunch. Garrettsville. Button Fastener.
J. C. Cochran. Ripley Sewing Machine Stand
T. Davis Cleveland. Feed Water Heater
J.J Deal, W ilmot, Pump,
j. W. Dear. Dayton, Corn Planter.
F.S Turner, Geneva. Oven.
M. E. Zeller, Bluffton, Saddle.
C. A. Rex, Canton, Clothes Line Reel and
House,
r. P. Gerlach. Cleveland, Lubricator.
1. E. Hall. Lancaster. Guard for Cutter Heads
P. d. Hines. Summit Station, Pump.
C. HI. johnson, st. Marys. Barrel Head Fast
| ening.
II. W. Kimball. Wallsburg, Portable Tobac-
co Press.
j. Kritch, Cleveland, Die for Forging Axles
T. R. Way. Springfield Can Opener.
NJ. Tompkins, Attica, Fifth Wheel.
| T.B. Thies, Dayton. Fence Making Machine
T, Snypp, Newport. Label Holding Device
for Bottles.
Z. Craig Springfield. Emhalming Syringe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-04-01
Riots in Belgium .

CHARLEROI, March pa reign of
terror prevails in this city. The riot
ers, thousands in number, and armed
with weapons of every description,
have held possession of the streets all
day, factories and dwellings have been
attacked and piilaged, and in some
cases burned. The military, massed
in force here from all neighboring
points, were used today with terrible
effect to disperse the rioters. The
troops as soon as they appeared were
met by the mob and fiercely assailed.
The order to fire was finally given,
and several vO!leys were quick !y pour
ed into the ranks of the strikers. The
result was twenty of the rioters killed
and hundreds of them wounded. The
most intense excitement prevails. The
hope is that the terrible affair will
carry with it its lesson. Among the
buildings burned today by the mob is
the convent of SolelilmOnt The dam
age done to property by the striking
miners in ChalreOi alone already
amounts to 81 100000.