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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Forty people Kialed.

VALLEJO, Cal, Feb. GA disastrous ex-
plosion occurred this morning at South Val.
leio, on the ferry steamer Julia, plying be-
tween South Vallejo and Vallejo station. The
steamer was about to leave her moosings .
few minutes after 8 O'Clock aud had about
seventy persons ON board, many Of whom
were going across the strait to work in the
lumber yards on the other side. Just ~ the
deck hands were hauling In the lines there
was . loud explosion, and . sheet Of flame
shot into the air. . Those who were on deck
at the time were hurled overheard by the
force Of the explosion, and several Of them
were killed outright BY being struck with
pieces OF debris, which were sent flying in all
directions. The explosion attracted the at
tention Of persons living In the Vicinity,
and mcn rushed to the wharf. There
seemed to be but little for them to do,as most
Of the passengers were below decks ct the
time of the explosion, aud were either killed
outright or drowned when the water poured
in on them. To add to the intensity Of the
scene large watts OF petroleum stored ON the
wharf for replenishing the tanks Of the
steamer, which used petroleum for fuel, caught
fire aud the flames spread rapidly. The fire
companies were unable to accomplish any
thing, as there was no water, owing to the
tide being out, and fifteen minutes after the
explosion eco feet Of wharf, the freight depot
and telegraph Office were burning. When the
tide came in they managed to get . supply Of
water, and at noon had the fire under control.
While the fremen and others were trying to
save the wharf q large number OF boatmen
were rowing around the wreck seeking to re-
cover bodies. A number Of men from the
United States navy yard at Mare island and
from other steamers assisted In every way to
secure the remains Of the passengers.
Soon after the explosion Of the steamer she
burned to the waters edge and sunk to the
bottom, with the greater number Of victims
buried under the debris In the cabin. It is
believed that between thirty and forty lives
were lost. Uptoa late hour twelve bodies
had been recovered, two Of. which were burned
beyond recognition. The names of half of
the passengers who were on the steamer at
the time of the explosion are not known, and
it is impossible to tell how many were sunk
with the wreck, but at least fifteen are known
to have been on the steamer that are still
missing. Twelve or fifteen other persons who
escaped were very severely injured. The rec
ord Of the Julia is q bad one and this is not
the first terrible accident on the steamer,
The cause Of the disaster today is not known,
though it is generally believed that the explo-
sion occurred in the boiler; but the impress.
sion also prevailed that the fire was In some
way communicated to the petroleum tank
and the explosion occurred in that quarter
Vallejo is twcnty-nine miles up the bay from
San Francisco.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Good News.

HsRoS, Feb. 24.-Huron has positive as
surance that the Manitoba Crude between
Watertcwn and this city will be ironed aud in
operation by the 18th of June. The company
has closed a contract for the delivery in st.
Paul of $4,000 ton of fails, a sufficient mum
Der OF them to be delivered in time to com.
plete the work ON the Watcrtown aud Huron
line by the above date.
Work on the Wllmar and Sioux Falls
branch will also begin at the earliest possible
moment.
Local optionists have declared war on VIC.
lators Of the liquor law, one party having been
arrested three times.
Ira D. sankcy, the great ~revivalist singer,
and Rev. E. B. Stevenson, of the American
Sunday school union, will spend sundsyhere.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Abolition Of secret sessions.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-''The entering
wedge for the abolition of secret sessions
is to be the discussion of the fishery
treaty." said one of the most influential
Republican senators this afternoon. 1--WE
are going to open the doors when we dis
u 8 this treaty, and l am satisfied it will
result in open doors for the consideration
of all executive business upon which the
injunction of secresy is not specially
voted. There has been so much living
obout what really took place in secret
session on the British extradition treaty.
that nearly all of the senators are heartily
sick of the whole secret session business.
and are about ready to open the doors by
practically unanimous consent. Closed
doors and the injunction of secresy give
too much latitude to men who want to
promote their selfish ends and misrepre.
sent what really occurs in secret session.
The senate. in secret session this after.
noon. discussed for more than an hour
the question of opening the doors. but
shortly before 6 O'Clock adjourned unit.
tomorrow without having reached the
point of action"
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
To he at st. Louis.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Demo.
cratic National committee met this morn
ing shortly after 10 o'clock. There was
o crowd of anxious workers from San
Francisco, st. Louis. Chicago aud New
York and all seemed confident. A mo-
ton to lay aside pending business and
consider the the motion to change the
date of meeting to an earlier date. was
lost % to rs. The first ballot for the
places of meeting stood: Chicago. 10;
San Francisco, IL; st Louis, IL; New
York, 1. Recess was then taken and
after reassembling the ballot was taken
which decided in favor of St. Louis by o
unanimous vote. A proposition to change
the date was then agreed to audit was de.
cided to hold the convention at st. Louis,
Tuesday, June 9th, instead of July 3rd
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Sued Her.

CHICAGO, Feb. s4-Miss Noddage Doree,
the young lady whom Mrs. Langtry recently
discharged from her company, filed q suit in
the circrit today against the "Jcrscy Lily'' to
recover $4,000 damages for alleged breach Of
contract. Miss Dorcc says she was engaged
to play Juveniles" in support of Mrs. Langtry
for the entire season of thirty-six weeks ut a
salary of $50 q week. When she was sum-
lnarily dismissed there still remained fourteen
weeks ct the season, and It is for her salary
for that length of time she sues. The i'm
mediate cause of her dismissal was her re-
fusal to accept the character of Princess Anne
in Lady Clancarty." Claiming that the part
was not suited to her abilities.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
ON Time Here.

GALEsBURa, ILL.,, Feb. 28.-The officials
succeeded in getting all the passenger
trains out this forenoon, nearly on time.
Thus far five old engineers are reported
loyal to the company. The officials re-
port prospects brighter. The Brother
hood has expelled the recreant engineers
and will publish them. A number of en-
gineers have been sent here from outside
and more are coming. The strikers are
nuiet.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
AllOn Duty.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 27.-In the C. B.
& Q. yards in East st. Louis every en-
gineer and fireman was absent from duty
this morning. The regular mail and pas
senger train went out on aime, the engine
being in charge of foreman of East st.
Louis round hou,e. On this side the
river trains from Keokuk come ovcr the
Wabash and are hauled by Wabash en-
gineers. Nothing known Of the men On
that division yet.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
A Terrible Murder.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 24.-Last Wed.
nesday William Lindley, eyed twenty
three, and John Tibbetts. aged seven
teen, q %brother-in-law living near here
.quarrcled, Lindley wanting his wife. who
had been living with her mother and
brother, and also would not let her go.
Lindley swore he would have her or kill
them all. He secured a shotgun from his
mothers house and went back to find the
doors locked against him but he broke in
the panels and shot young Tibbctts in
the forehead, intiicting q wound from
which he can hardly ccove Tibbetts
then grabbed @ shotgun and put the en-
tire contents into Lindley's neck, killing
him instantly,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Prohfbition in NashvilIe.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 24.-The state
Prohibition convention which opened
hare YESTERDAY, ,iss, c s9asls d. labo,s today;
in Jane to nominate candidates for the
presidency and vice presidency. 1t was
also decided to thoroughly organize the
party for an active state campaign.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Bad Work.

CHICAGO. Feb. 27.-An attempt was
made to disable the engine drawing the
asst mil on the Chicago. Burlington and
Qufes RAILROAD as it left the. depot this
morning at3:1O. 1t was discovered in
time to prevent damage, and the train;
proceeded after considerable delay. The
company will run only four suburban.
trains the same asyesterday. Two switch
engines are working unmofested, manned
by new men. A meeting of strikers was
in progress at noon. 1t was s%ccrete, but
important results are limited at.
CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-It is reported that
fifty engineers and firemen from the east
are ON their way here to take the places
Of the strikers, and will arrive at Z p. m.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
A High Horse.

DETROIT, Feb. 24.-United States Sen.
ator stoekbridge, of Michigan, today sold
his noted stallion, Bell BOY, to Franks
ford. KY, parties for SS5. 0OO. Hy was
purchased last year for 5000 from Sena-
tor Sanford, of California. It is said to
be the highest price eve paid for a three
year.old.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Engines s~tde,racked.

GALEsBuRa, Ill.,, Feb. 81. The engi.
neers and firemens' strike causes great cx-
element here. At eight O'Clock this
morning over seventy engines were side
tracked in the round house here. Few
trains have left. Engines manned VI
master mechanics and yard masters.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
W. IN. Corcoran noad.

WASHINGTON. Feb. e4-W. w. Cor.
coran died hero at $50 this morning of
semitic bronchitis. in the Goth year Of his
age. His end was peaceful. The dufa-
ton OF his list Illness was but two weeks,
though hehAs been gradually failing for
2tAe pest year,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Boot and Shoe Statesmen Form q
League.

Cn1cAeo. Feb. PA large number of
travelling salesman in the boot and shoe
trade met Mt the club rooms of the Ire
mont House last night and decided to
form a travellers league for the west and
northwest, with temporary headquarters
in Chicago. An interstate convention
will be held next month to perfect the or
ganization.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Small Fire.

LEMAKs, Feb. 27.-sunday morning at s:45
a house on Eagle street, near Seventh, occu
pied by Mr.. Hall, caught fire from a poorly
constructed t!ue. A high wind prevailed at
the time, but luckily the fire, which had
caught between the roof and the rafters, was
quickly reached and a few buckets of water
c%xtinguishcd it.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Suit.

WORCESTER, Mass. Feb. s4.-Edwin
A,ner. of this city. has brought suit
against the Boston and Albany Railroad
company for .$5O.O 600. for causing the
death Of his son last August. Young
Ames VAS killed and Us sister perman.
entity injured by being Atrtck by an ex-
press train Is they were d}ivingsercssAs
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09

TORONTO, Feb. 2s.- Robert Neil,
who in January, 1887, murdered prison
Guard John Ruttlege Of Toronto Contra.
prison where Neil was serving o term on
charge of larceny, was hanged In the jail
yard at 9:O5 this morning.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
King John.

RoxE. Feb. 2s.-An oficial dispatch
from Massowah states that King John,
together with Rosalina and a large army,
10 advancing against the Italians. The
advance guard arrived at o:25 to prepare
quarters for King John.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Thirty.Four Injured.

MMxEAroL1s. Feb. a4.-The Journals
Duluth special says the total number in.
jured by the explosion yesterday was
thirty.four. Four are now dead. The
coroner's inquest is now in progress. but
q verdict IL not probable before tomor-
row.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Hatters Hang I'm.

New York. Fell. e7.-George R. Clark &
Co., hat jobbers, the Oldest house in the bust
ness, suspended payment today. Liabilities
not officially known, but believed to be t25O,-
600.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
COMBINATIONS

Postmastcrs-s. A. Murdoch, Havana. III.
Iowa: w. 7, Bailey, Marshalltown; c. T.
Buckley, Spencer; j. p. Carleton, Iowa Falls;
8. l.. Fairlamb, Rock Rapids: j. II. Howell.
Eagle Grove; w. p. Ross, Wilton Junction:
j. II. Stubenrauch, Pclla; G.. Underhlll.
Onawa; F. A. Winchell, Kingley.
f. 1. Donnelly, White Water, Wis.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Eishermen Kick,

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 23.-The
fisheries treaty has been the subject of
much comment here today. At the
Merchants exchange this morning all
averred that the rights Of American fish.
ermen had been sacrificed to the interest
of Canada. President Cleveland and
Secretary Bayard received much criticism
at the hands of the fishermen, who de.
clared thrt the treaty was a disgrace to
all American citizens. Regarding the
headland, they said that Fortune bay and
other parts of Newfoundland, where
fishermen have always had the right to
procure bait and all necessary articles
Of outfit, to land. dry fish and.
to tranship cargoes, are BY this arrange.
ment practically excluded from them,
more especially Fortune bay, which is
the great resort for the fishermen in the
winter season when in pursuit of frozen
herring. Then the drawing of the line
from C0nnigre head to the sOutheasterly
end of Brudet island, thence to Fortune
head at Sir Charles Hamilton sound, viii.
debar fisherman fromthis privilege which
they always have had. They object to
paying $3.50 for licenses for privileges
which they claim the treaty Of 1918 has
already given them. The opinion of
many persons who have been discussing
the subject is that an indignation meet.
ing should be called to protest against
the ratification Of this treaty which they
claim destroys the last right Of American
fishermen.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
War Operators.

WASHINGTON, Feb. as.-The house commit
tee on military affairs this morning agreed to
favorably report on the bill which grants an
honorable discharge to telegraph operators
who served In the late wal. The bill was
amended in many particulars and among tile
amendments was one which provides that no
further compensation shall be allowed oper-
ators nor shail they receive any pensions.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09
Aaorr,bl. Tragedy.

New YoRK. Feb. 35.-A letter from
Inndon vives a eranhic sketch Of the To.
.,s,. $3.50. -h;.h 49, ,I... ~ a.,eord
s.o'e stsSeuy WHICH svoN P. 49,
about ten days ago. when . feureo cnem'
lot named Samuel lille Derby poisoned
his wife and six children and then com.
H.. S.s-,s. M. 49,, M. 40
nls.ea s.iclae' AUG .ssse ~"
Derby, who . recently come lneo TUG
possession Of . fortune by the death Of
r~elatives In Ireland. had been for some
&c.. IN s..,.h ~. .ea,.,,on a~.v.,or,r.
.'me IN ~ nerlsn' nis atnicsoa ueveloP.ne
into an idea that his relatives were trying
to rob him OF the property that nc had IN
hertted. At the same time he treated his
family well and no suspicious were enter
tanned that he contemplated the terrible
crime which 70 now laid at his door. On
the evening OF the day that 1t % supposed
the tragedy occurred Derby's aged fathef
went to the family residence on GARFIELD
street a. usual to zee how the Family were
getting on. He found the front door
locked and looking through The keyh0ie
saw that the key wa missing. From this
ne concluded that the folks were out and
he returned to his home on Mammoth
street. At $50 on the following morn.
Ing he again went to the Garfield street
house and rang the front door bell. Re-
ceiving no response he went to the real
mi by means OF o ladder got up. to the
bedroom window. Looking into the
room he saw lying In bed. as II asleep.
his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Derby, and two
ofthe younger children. Hcrappedupon
the glass but. falling to arouse them came
70 the conclusion that they. were dead:
Messengers were Immediately dispatched
to the nearest police station and half q
dozen officers responded. Upon edccttng
an entrance TO the house Q ter.
riblc spectacle met their gaze. On o bed
In Q rear room were the bodiesof the wife
and two young children. They were
cold and stiff. In the front bedroom the
bodies OF the four Oldest children were
found lying lengthw!se udon an iron bed.
stead, the bodies being covered with the
the bed clothes. Down stairs in the kitch'
en- stretched upon q sofa that had been
drawn up close to the fire, was the body
OF the murderer. A number OF lettcrs
addressed 10 his male and female relatives
were found upon the mantcl piece. In
one he said that he was about to commit
suicide owing 10 the conduct of his rela'
tive in connection With the property lief,
to him and that he could not leave hit
wife and children behind. In another
i vrkk1A t@ r-$.I At.-A 4. liz Ill -Gk-- -.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09

The senate then took up1hc bill granting
pensions to ex-soldiers and sailors who are in
capacitated for the performance Of manual
labor and providing for apension to depend
cnt relatives Of deceased soldiers and sailors.
The second section was amended by adding
the words, ''and who are WITHOUT other sde-
quote means Of self support.'
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1888-03-09

Mid. Soothing and healing is DR.. sags's
Catarrh Remedy.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
snnreme Court Decisions.

George A. Hartman, resp. VS..
John N. Young, app, appeal from
Umatllla county, the decision of the
lover court was affirmed, option
by Lord ]. This is the contested
election case over the clerksAip of
Umatilla county and seats Hart
man, democrat, who was declared
elected by the circuit court upon the
recount over Young, republican,
who had a majority according to the
official canvass.
State of Oregon ex. rel. and P. A.
Davis ct al, resp's. VS.. Adolph Wolf
ct al, apps, motion for rehearing
denied; opinion by Strahan ]. This
is the Silverton city election case,
nd WAS decided by the supreme
court last week, upon which app.
applied for rehe. ring.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
AZ SiIye. Greek Falls.

While other lOoasio0s as beSeg
/, ,eeted TO booms OF Sre:,er 9r lie .
magnitude, Silver G eek F@ns, the
popular mountain summed lie 81
for S@leTitos, is not idle. Yes er-
day John i-ep0Jrn sold bis rsnch
TO some eas,, men who will at
once erect a mmod'ous tou'is.,,
hotel, The price paid ws1 $i'OO.
Among o,her not.ble improveme o
Is the establishment OF a poi ,Able
SAW mill near the city, IL Is the
property OF Scott BrOs.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
The Vessel Abandoned.

The divers who have been investi-
eating the wrecked Yaquina Bay,
having completed their labors, found
that the vessel is badly damaged.
She has been abandoned to her fa te
and all hopes of saving her given
up. Several holes are in her bottom,
which Is badly broken.
She lier near tbe jetiy on the in
side and is resting upon the roct,s,
which have rolled down from the
rock work on the jetty. Her furli-
ture has all been removed and her
We sells hull, Geuuded of every tn'ng
of value that can be removed IS le.5
to become buried in the sands.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
Street Railway Notes.

Yesterday the three cars for use
Oh the Salem street railway ar.
i;ved in Portland frCm ST. Louis.
They will be forwarded 20 Salen t.
cay. They are said 70 De hand
some carriages. But OF This we
We. assured, since they are similar
20 tho.e used in Astoria.
The Ia:'s were shipped from ST.
Lopis on Monday and Nj. Barr tells
us he expects them to arrive here by
au.sday of next week, when the
liue VIII be pushed to an immediate
completion.
The p opposed Center street eG-
tension continues to be agitated Wig
o,oUsly. Already over half the re-
quired $1,000 has been promised and
the directors think the subsidy will
raised without much trouble. In
this event the line will be coostrdcS-
ed up Ce0ier slrNet before sp" hg.
1t is H.opo9ed also TO have The
line extended up Commercial street
10 No, IN Salem. This extension as
yet he's assumed no definite pro-
portions but il is nevertheless siron.-
ly talked o.. Win a Compel cial and
Center street feeder the system of
stteeS railways would be a magpifi-
cent convenience as we'll as a nicely
paying institution.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
Lrqt NI.ots Eazuar.

At the Congreg .tiouGl church
last night the entertainment pre-
pared by the ladies of the church
was presented to n large audience.
The program was full of interest
aud the large attendance was highly
pleased. Following the musical
part of the program the parlors of
the church We're thrown open while
n supper was spread. This also was
enjoyable.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20

Toe 30 y of loving yOT'S vile
sePc I'd ION bei hcs1alG end
p2s.iI3 ne days on a 10 ,e,,1,le
.eIch oi o. ea'Il dpity to.;JeJt-
eI ~ hose .Ov; gvas,' Is who
snI o. ae selves y e., as. e.
dr. ;ly .,ao'eSLy tlese CiJss IN
The Md sives wey,-sdch is tAe
s,Oty of Ms. Ellel +. BabcOch,
who cane a few days ESQ 10 ,he
asylum, nom near Portland.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-12-20
PURCHASING A WATER POWER.
Casting Around For a Location For
Salem's WOOlen Mills.

Messrs Albert, Moores andfBOoth-
by, the committee appointed by the
citizens of Salem to confer With the
owners of water powers regarding
the purchase of suitable poYe6 Tor
the proposed wooden mill, Rre at
present discussing the merits and
examining the various siteA-and
wheels.
Gray Bros, it is learned, are ready
70 once more sell their oil mil
site end power for $4,000, reserving
building site. The Mccormack
and several ether powers are being
discussed, but as yet no definite pro-
positions have been agreed upon.
The wooden mills will at least require
n power of $50 horse and tue diff
Guilty is in finding a desirable loca-
ton where 50 great a power can be
had.
While the committee on location
Pre performing their labors OF discov-
e,ing q suitable size, the wooden mills
proposition is receiving thorough
discussion cld thc ,iea prevails thGs
such Ell terp. .6e we must have.