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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
A CHURCH BOILER BURSTS
TWO LIVES LOST, AND THE
BUILDING BADLY WRECKED.


Windows shaken In Houses for Mile
ArOund-Every body in Fort wayns
Startled by the COncussi0n-Firs
Breaks Outin tho Ruins, But Is Quickly
EXtiuguished.
FORT WAYNE, IND, Jan. 13.-At / go
O'Clock this afternoon the boiler in the bsse-
ment Of st. Mary's Catholic church, at the
corner of Jefferson and Lafayette streets.
IN this city, exploded with a terrible
crash, instantly killing Engineer Anthony
Evans and little school girl, whose name
could not be learned, and entirely wreck-
ing the beautiful edlhce. A few minutes
after the explosion fire broke out, and an
alarm was sounded. The fire department.
quickly responded and extinguished the
flames. The clergyman's residence, ada
Joining, was also badly wrecked, but nona
OF its inmates were injured. TIE loss is
about $4,000. The amount Of Insurance.
has not yet been learned.
BUILDINGS SHAKEN FOR A MILE.
About 30 O'Clock Anthony Evans, the
janitOr, who lived across the street irons
the church, lett his home with the inten4
| ton OF attending to the boiler. Twenty
minutes later report was heard whieh
! oAAhfh tAAt WinuUWc in DultNlHEN iui n mis-
around. The air was filed with flying
| bricks, stones and other portions Of the
| building, while the large brick chmneya
on the building tOppled and fell. The side
walls were bulged out, but did not fall
| The roof OF Rev. Father Oechtering's
residence was entirely demolished. while
the Catholic school building immediately
south of the church, and filed with chill
dren at the time, was terribly sh5 ',,n M.
though none Of tie inmates were badiy
| injured.
KILLED BY DOOR.
Alberta Willard, a 13-year-Old girl. on
her way TO school, was passing the church,
at the momept n" explosion occurred.
One Of the large doors AZ tho main en-
trance fsil upon the child, kilhag her in
stantly After the fire Was sllbdaed' the
| meu explored the runs. and after halt an
hours search they came across the black
ened mangled body Of Engineer Evans
The body was horribly mutllated. The
top OF the head was completely blown OF,
the brains scattered, the arms and legs
broken in half a dozen places. aud the
entire body burned and scalded until il
resembled little that Is human. The
shock OF the explosion was heard all over
the city, many people rushing from their
homes thinking there was an earthquakes
or some other calamity equally great.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
DISASTER ON THE DEEP.

Tho Remainder OF tho Crew OF the HyI.
ton Castle safe.
SANDY HOOK, N. j., Jan. i3.-rne fish,
ing smack "Stephen Woolsey," towing a
steamers boat, arrived on Sandy Hook
tnis morning. She was boarded by the
hie.saylne crew, and 10 was ascertalned
that the boat belonged 70 The iouuderCd
teamer Hylt0n Castle, and that the cap.
tain and eleven men had been picked up on
Fire island, and we're AL on board Of the
smack, doing well. Some Of them, how
ever, were little trOst-bitten.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
ROASTED IN A FURNACE.

4 MAN burned 70 q NrI8n E0T0r0 tho
Eyes OF HIS Fellow Workmen.
EAsToN, PA, Jan. .13.-Matthias Becker
met with horrible death last night at
the Bethlemen Iron Works, where he
was employed. Shortly after II O'Clock
he began to lower the bell OF the furnace
at the top Of a stack. While doing this
be WAS overcome by the gas and fcll head
foremost INTO the furnace. His body was
burned % n crap before his fellow work
men. who saw him fan, succeeded In pull
ing him out. He WAS alive when rescued,
but died aner midnight
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Jan. l3.-1ne re.
pairing uf Tie wrecked bridge over Flint
creek. on the i4Ou|syilio and Nashville
railroad, which Vas retarded by zoe eOI1
InlH.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
Presidential Succession

WAsHiNOToN, Jan. BIN the House
to-day. on behalf OF the Committee on
Presidential Laws, Mr. Caldwell, ot Ten-
uessee, called up for action the Prosidcn-
tial succession bill. but on statement by
Mr.. Cooper, ot ohio, that the minority
report bad not been printed, Discus
sion 0i the subject wac postponed until
tomorrow. The House then, ON motion
Of Mr. Morrison, or Illinois. at I o'clock
adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
NEGRo IMMIGRANTS.
The Black Belt OF Arkansas Growing
Blacher Then Ever.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Jan. f3.-The im-
migration OF negroes from North and
south Carolina 10 this state Is attracting
attention. The new eomers have gener.
ally chosen Chioot, Desha aud Drew coun-
ties, In Southern Arkansas, as their places
oi abode. Tao negro population is Yeiyl
large in that section, particularly in leT
shu aud Chicot counties where hepubli-
cans have "a majority and choose the eonn-
ty officers. dividing tho offices with tna
blacks. lu tho past three months hnn7
dreds Of negroes have settled iu ilcsa
counties. "A gentleman ln this city
received letter from IharlealOns
n a.. stating tbat thc writer, q leading
coiufed man, desired tO locate lQ or nJ
families. comprising i've 20 eignt persons
ln each family. in ibis state during Janus
.arF. other ipfters if0m different pafis "a
'nr Cafnllraa indicate ihai nl llasf .NNH
tpfrfas viii come O. Arkanaag 9s. %
IN 3 lfin Hrd HHr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
A cYoLoNE IN nNolANp.


Two LIN08 Il08I HNW WW0N U1mHNN
Done TO Property.
LoNDON, Jan. 10. "A disastrous cyclone
lasting fully 20 minutes has passed over
the middle counties Of England. The
railway station at stratf0rd-upon-AvOn
was uur0oied and trolic on the lines of
tho railroad stopped for some time. A
number OF chimueYs were blown over a.
Wcdnesburg and two persons were Killed
at tlat place. Reports from all sections
iInyorsed by the cyclone say trees were
uprooted. houses unr00fed, and damage
Ol 0thcv sorts sustained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
WAR PREMIUMS.
MEN HORRIBLY MANGLED.
Terrible Result Of = Collision Between
Two Freight Trains.

Terrible Result Of = Collision Between
Two Freight Trains
MICHIGAN CITY, IND, Jan. ia ter
rible collision occurred on the Baltimore
and Ohio road near COburg, a small sta
tion two and half miles west Of Aida,
yesterday, whereby one engineer and
three fremen were killed outright. The
trains colliding were both heavily loaded
freights. The east-bOund one being a
double header, while the westward was
in tow Of a monster locomotive known as
''The Camel Back" The train in charge
of this engine should have stopped at
Aida for orders but the engineer and
fireman, it is alleged. were both asleep and
they ran to the crossing at high rate OF
speed and continued on down the grade
TO the dreadful calamity which awaited
them. Both trains were on the down
grade and rounded the curve at the same
time, going % miles an hour.
THE TERRIBLE RESULT.
The result was that the three engines
and twenty cars OF merchandise and live
stock were heaped into one unrecogniza-
BILE mass. This caught fire and burned
hercely for some time. The engineer Of
the west bound train was found with his
head split open from the crown to the
neck and his face fell forward upon bis
breast, while his brains We're scattered
about the locality. One fireman became
pinned in between pieces of the wreck,
and was suspended by his head until he
was literally roasted to death. A second
fireman was cut completely in two and
dsmembered. Parts Of his body were
found some distance apart. The third
was badly injured aud died after a few
hours suffering. The other two engineers
escaped by jumping.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
The Duty ON Clay Pipea.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-ln the House
to-day Mr. O'NeiH, Of Pennsylvania, pre-
sented petition from the American Clay
Tobacco Pipe Association asking that the
duty on clay pipes ba changed from ad
valorem TO specific. The petition was re-
farrpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
an APPEAL 10 oARNEGm.
The Edgar Thompson Steel Works Dis
nnnllnnn unnInlInnn.

PuTsBuK0, Pa, Jan. vs.. The Edgar
Thompson steel works closed down a.
midnight last night for an Indefinite
period because OF the furnace men roius.
lng a. aceept She terms offered A largo
f.Ioe 0f nOrAmon viii be paid 0f at once.
Ihn strikers have app aled f0 AndrHs
Cafnfgl ln a0W York. and arc hopeful
ff "a favorable anH @rf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14

noMu. Jan. i8.-At fhe conaIHt0ry On
Frday fhe Pope viii deliver aa nli0euii0n
ou BIZ mediation GA tac cafoiinus dis-
uutH,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
sAMOA's SEIZURE.
German and British Reports of a Con
htcting Character.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The Depart
ment of State has received official con-
frmation from the United States Consul
at Apis, Samoa, OF the seizure of the
Samoan Islands by the German govern
menL, as previously reported in the NEWS
dispatches.
WEBER'S EXPLANATION.
BERLIN, Jan. 13.-It is stated on the
highest authority that Prince Bismarck
has received dispatches fully confirming =
the recent report of the seizure of Samoa
by representatives Of Germany. Com
mander Weber, it is said, has telegraphed
that the old feeling Of animOsity against
Germany resulting from the support
given by Germany to the Tamaseze
against the MGlietOa, eliminated in an
open rupture, making necessary the land
ing OF force from the German gunbOat
AlbatrOss to protect settlers until the
restoration of order. The Commander is
further reported as saying that the Sa-
moan flag was not lowered until the
MalietOa had fled.
LORD SALIsBURY's ADVICEs.
Count Won Hatzfeldt. the German Am
bassadOr, has telegraphed Prince Bis
marck the following handed to him by
Lord Salisbury, which was received from
Mr.. Powell, the British Consul IN Samoa
Commander Weber has driven the
King from the seat of government.
Weber hauled down the Kings flag. The
force from the AlbatrOss arrestng the
King was insulted. The British aud
American COnsuls entered a solemn pro-
test. Their presence alone prevented the
massacre of the Germans. War is immi-
nent. A report is current that Germany
will annex Samoa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14
FURIOUS FLAMES.

Several Large Establishmsnts at Mons
treal Badly Gated.
MONTREAL, Jan. 13.--Fire broke out Ia
b. s. 8. II. Thompson's hardware estab4
lishment shortly after O'Clock this morn-
ing and spread with startling rapidity t0
the cigar manufacturing establishments of
Fiechel & Co.. on The other side OF the
street, and the Mount R0yal Vinegar
Works OF BCurret. iOuToOt q Co. Thesa
buildings were completely Quilted TIE
flames also epread 10 !he Canadian rub.
Der works building, but were exun-
guished. The fire was got under control
about o'clock, and by daylight il waa
extinguiahed. The loss aggregates half 4
million
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14

Improvement Of the Chattaho0chcc.
WAHHIN0TON, Jan. ia.-i in The senate
to-day "A hill Wuh introduced by Mr COL
quitf fo appropriate ilNO.O1O 10 continue
Imuf0Yemanf ~ tbe lbattahO0cuee river
hnI1w tuIumHua. Ca.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-14

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Jan. I3.-Fire hers
last niuht destroyed the residence of Rufus
Williams. His family, consisting Of bis
vile and six children, we're all In bed at
the time and 10 was with great difficulty
that any Oi them were rescued. One VI
the children. & boy years ODD, it was i'm.
possible 10 rescue and be perished in the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
WHY NOT A BONUSP

A business man asked us yesterday why
We opposed the giving or offering of bonuses
to private enterprises, remarking that our
opposition to proposition to subsidize q
concern, which afterwards went to q neigh
boring town, had been criticised. The
reason for such an attitude was one of prin-
ciple, and not personal one. Any merely
private enterprise which cannot succeed in
the absence of q subsidy, cannot succeed
with one. Any enterprise or industry
which can live and increase in Wichita with
bonus can just as surely prosper without
one. Any man owning factory or machin-
cry of any description or character, who
will locate in town which cannot sustain
his works, for the sake of a bonus, rather
than in town which would sustain his en-
terprise, but which declines to subsidize
him, is either q fool or else he premeditates
. swindle. and Wichita wants no such en-
terprises, industries or men. A subsidy at
best can 60 but little way in sustaining q
mandatory of any character in the absence
of sufficient demand for the products of
such factory, and where the demand is suffi-
cient, why the subsidy? A man who has
$4,000 to put into the business of pork
packing, or into some line of wholesaling,
who should, for instance, locate in Maise for
a bonus of $1,000, rather than in Wichita
for nothing, would prove himself simply an
idiot or a swindler. These objections do not
apply with the same force in the matter of
subscribing for stock, as individuals, or
municipalities to corporations, or companies,
yet in some sense they do apply.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
Whey vIcrrMrzEp.

That little confidence game which il al
ways worked so quietly and sprung upon
the victim before he has chance t. collect
his thoughts, has been pretty successfully
worked on one of the residents of this city
to the amount of eeventy-fve dollars A
short time ago man Of good appearance
arrived in Wichita and made the acquaint-
arce Of c. R Whey. representing himself a.
one of the travellers of wholesale paint
house which Mr.. Whey was in the habit of
patronizing.
The stranger remained some in town
and apparently seemed straight. Finally,
as cash will sometimes, it ran low, and the
alleged commercial tourist requested Mr..
Whey to identify him at some bank. 80 that
he might have draft for SIS from his
house cashed. The two repaired to the
Kansas National bank and the draft
was produced. From what little was known
it looked all right, and being Endorsed
BY c. R. Whey, was cashed. Then the drum
mer, after selling him bill Of paints, left for
parts unknown. Yesterday word was re-
ceived at the bank that the draft wa. bogus,
and the payment of the SIS is referred to
Mr.. Whey. In correspondence with the
Wholesale paint house, they stated to Mr..
Whey that they were willing to bear their
share of the expense in having the thief
hunted up and punished, and also that he
had played the same game in Emporis, Law
renee and Douglas, but to what extent they
had not vet ascertsined.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
CHANGED PROJECTORS.

The well-known and popular Red Front
shoe store on Main street has changed
hands, Messrs. G. Z. Lewis & Co., of St
Louis, having bought out Arthur All,n
The business here will be managed by Mr.
G. L. Lewis, a gentleman who has had
thirty years experience in the trade. Arthur
Allen has known him for long time and
recommends him highly. In conversation
with representative of this paper, Mr.
Lewis said that they appreciated the COM
mercial importance of our city and con-
cluded they wanted to do business here
They pay cash for all their goods and will
keep large and select stock. AL! their
goods will be marked in plain figures and
they will have but one price. so that q
child may buy as well as q grown person,
provided they know what they want. The
store is to be remodeled and new
plate glass front put in. We well
come Mr.. Lewis and bespeak the favor
able consideration of the public for the new
firm
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
RATHER STRANGE. ISN'T IT.

There is an old man of GO at the Woman:
Benevolent home who tells rather strange
story. He says his home is in Oxford. Ky,
and that he has been out over the southwes.
looking for land. He came up from Medi.
cine Lodge, and on by Harper, and on to-
ward Winfield. He stopped over night with
farmer ten miles from Winfield. ard the
next day walked to that town, and put up a:
q hotel. Supper time came, and he went
into the dining room, smong dense crowd,
who were crowding and jostling. He ste
his supper and came out and went TO pay
his bill, when he discovered thst his money
was all gone. He declares he had the money
when he came to Winfield, and thinks some
body went through him in the jam going
into supper. 1t may be true, but looks q
little shaky.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
SOCIAL TEA PARTY.

Mrs. 5. G. Winch gave social tea party
to number of her lady friends night before
last at her residence, corner Wichita and
Third streets. 1t was regular female par
ty, none of those wicked creatures, the men
being permitted within that sacred circle.
No doubt the traditional tea table talk
flowed freely and gossip ruled the hour. Be
tina. as it may We are assured the ladies
spent pleasant evening. The following
ladies were present: Mrs. A. W. Mccoy,
Mrs. G. c. Strong, Mrs. Finlay Ross, Mrs.
G. L. Pratt, Mrs. Chss. and Mrs. Fred
Smyth, Mrs. A. Kramer, Mrs. Chas. Hstton,
Mrs Frank Shearmsn, Mrs. Geo. Mathews,
Mrs. T. l. Humble, Mrs. F. Rodgers, Mrs. J.
II. Parker, Mrs. F. Murray. Mrs. ii. f. Cobb,
Mrs. l.. L. Newcombe and Miss Rodolph.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
FIFTH WARD NOTES.

John Mcfarland is receiving congra,ula.
tions on the advent of bouncing baby boy
and who, SO all those who hsve seen him,
say will be able to take charge of The
foundry himself.
A new sidewalk is being laid in front OF
Seaman's real estate Office.
George Graves evidently thinks the season
is pretty well advanced. He turned about .
dozen cows out to pasture yesterday.
William Mckee has q frame residence in
the process of erection on Oak street.
Doc Msrt,n is building = nea. house on
WitchitS street, north Of the railroads.
Councilman Kenyon is resr-anging hi.
stere, and making room for new stock o:
goods TO supply the demands Of the increas-
ing trade.
Bill Hurley. the champion apple eater,
and renowned pugilist of the Fifth ward. has
commenced TO break bucking bronchos.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
THE SOCIALS.

A very pleasant social was given by the
band of the Earnest Workers of the Chris
tian church last night at the handsome resi-
dence Of DR.. Oldham at the corner of Mar
ket street and Central avenue. The evening
was made very enjoyable by well rendered
program consisting Of recitstions, music
and drama An excellent collation. was
served and liberal collection taken, the
proceeds of which were to go toward the
payment of gas fixtures in the church, which
the young ladies comprising the band Of
workers assumed.
The social given by the Presbyterian
ladies in their church was well attended,
and was success socially and financially.
A splendid lunch was served and all present
delightfully."- entertained.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
THE SANTA FE SCHEME.

There has been no end to conjecture a. TO
vby the Santa Fe should undertake to
build line of road west from Mulvane.
None that we have heard so far came any
where near the truth. The Santa Fe owns
and controls the road and its branches
known as the Southern Kansas, the princi-
pal line Of which reaches from Kansas City
south to Cherryvale and west from the last
named point into Barber county, forming Q
complete elbow or right angle. One extern
sion of this line reaches Burlington, on the
Neosho river, from Kansas City. Without
stopping to explain how the Southern Kan
sas was acquired or what for, or the existing
contracts between the Santa Fe and the St
Louis s. San Francisco with reference to
the territory west and south of the Arkan-
sas river. or how this Mulvsne extension
cuts such figure in relieving the Southern
and other lines of an immense amount of
traffic; nevertheless everybody will be able
to see and understand its immense impor-
ance as link by taking down their map OF
Kansas and following our lead.
Commencing then at the new Kansas City.
Kansas, stock yards the Santa Fe owns
track running out directly southwest to Bur-
lington. From Burlington to Hamilton, in
Greenwood county, the contract has been
LET for building From Hamilton to Eureka
the road is already built. From Eureka to
Douglas and from Douglas to Mulvane is
the next link From Mulvane up the Min
nescah through Kingman, through Pratt
and through Kiowa is the link now being
constructed. The whole line is a very direct
one from all southwest Kansas to Kansas
City, and one which not only relieves the
long haul of the Southern Kansas, but the
Wichita and Western from any necessity OF
Dodge City extension. From Winfield and
all south and west Kansas traffic will 60 over
the new line. From Kingman west over the
same track The new line is being put in in
the interest of the Santa Fe and her Kansas
City interests, partly, without reference to
its effect upon interior towns. but more par
ticularly for Interior and inadmissable
reasons, which are more particularly plain
to those who are affected by the rail-
way complications of southwest Kansas as
managers and owners.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
ANOTHER TOWN REACHED.

The Esgle line reached Nj Hope yes.
terdsy morning and great WAS the rejoicing
Mt. Hope is one of the richest communitie;
in this or any other southwest county. and
but for which fact the Wichita & Colorado
could not have been pulled ont of ii:
original line to that point But sfter all il
viii PROVE good thing for the railroad a.
for Ut. Hope, besides Wichita rsjoicr:
thereai. Mt. Hope will now draw trade
from tive or three towns along the main
line of the Santa Fe. The grade. We I'm.
derstand. is about completed to the western
line Of the county.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
POLICE COURT.

\. ID. Webster was arraigned before his
honor, Judge Glenn, on the charge Of .
plain drunk. TO which he plead guilty. and
was given IS aud costs
Eliza Perkins one OF the soiled doves. de-
posted IS sad costs into the city treasury.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
ON THE STRIKE.

The following resolution, passed by the
Knights Of Labor of this city. Was handed
in for publication:
Believing that the Gould system Of The
southwest, by its injustice toward its en-
ployes is the direct cause of forcing then,
into the present stIik. therefore be it
Resolved, That with unAinching fidelity to
. cardinal principle Of the brotherhood, that
IAN injury to one Is tie concern Of ALL" We
heartily endorse the action Of those engaged
in the present strike on the Gould systern.
and pFo6sr them our hearty support
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20

The man who struck Billy Paterson has
never been discovered, but the most hand
some thing that ever struck this city is the
large stock Of mems, boys and children's
clothing, jus; opened a. the new clothing
house of Lu.trell Bros, l22 Douglas avenue
dl03-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
For Sale

go sores good land south~es; of Wich;,a,
on the Chicaska river, with running water
all the year.
loo acres growing wheat.
SO acres in cat.-
Two young orchards, tree. two wears old.
$50 scres fenced. three wires.
Two frame houses, frame horse barn and
outdoor cellar and grain house. cattle bara,
Kansas barn, poultry house. etc. With or
without eighteen bead Of thoroughbred cat
tie. $1,000. payments TO sui; purchaser. Ad-
dress Miss Helen Potter, .57 Broadway, New
York, or Hon. A. B. Cooper. Usage City,
Kansas. dl03-6s
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-20
MAR RIED

By Rev. J. d. Woods. At the residence Of
Dr.. E. A. Hutchins. on South Market street,
March 18th, Mr.. E Z Spencer and M.
Edith AarshAll, Of this city.