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The national leader., 1889-02-23

BOSTON Will soon begin an expert
ment like the famous Toynbee Hall in
London. A graduate Of Harvard Uni.
versity. who has been pursuing social
studies in Europe, will take charge of
an enterprise to be established in one of
the most degraded parts of Boston,
and try and enlist the students OF Har-
ward in the work Of elevating and
ameliorating the condition of the poor.
Toynbee Hall, which Is conducted by
graduates of Oxford University, is one
Of the most famous and successful
efforts made in London to reach the
degraded classes. University men
have found in it field through which
they could put into practice theories
and suggestions on solving social prob
lens. They have worked with en-
thusiasm and earnestness, and doubt
less the same good results which have
come from their work will follow the
effort to be made on the same line In
Boston.
The national leader., 1889-02-23

A GRAVE digger in New York tells
of strange sort of mental affection
which troubles people Of his calling. 1t
is termed ''corpse quake" and several
of his friends have suffered from it. 1t
Invariably attacks digger while he is
about the cemetery, the victim shaking
as though suffering from chill. In
one case that the digger cites, the mans
health became much impaired, but,
abandoning the business, the poor
fellow recovered, and then took his old
position. Almost the same day the
shaking returned. He again retired,
but suffered thereafter at the mention
of spade, and died in a remarkably
short time.
The national leader., 1889-02-23
HE WASHED THE TIGER.
Fools Go In Where Wiser Men Dare
Not Venture,

When Pezon, the lion-tamer, was at
Moscow with his menagerie, he had
occasion to employ a moujik. fine
specimen of Cossack. to clean out the
cages of the Wild beasts. The Cossack
did not understand a word Of French.
and the terms of the contract were set
tied in dumb show. BY way of in
structing him in his new duties. Pezon
went through sort Of pantomlne with
the broom, sponge and water bucket.
The mouiik watched him closely. and
appeared fully to understand the details
of the lesson given. Next morning,
armed with broom, a bucket and a
sponge, he opened the first cage he
came to, and quietly stepped In. as he
had seen his master step, on the pre-
vieus day, into two cages Of harmless
brutes; but this one happened to be
tenanted by a splendid but untamed
tiger, that lay stretched on the floor
fast asleep.
At the noise made by opening and
closing the door the creature raised his
head, and turned its green eyes full on
the man, who, all unconscious of his
danger. stood in a corner dipping his
big sponge into the bucket.
at that moment Pezon came out OF
his caravan, and was struck dumb by
the terrible sight that met his gaze.
What could he do to warn the man OF
bis danger. A sound, movement on
his part might enrage the great beast,
and hasten its attack on the defenseless
Cossack. So Pezon stood, awaiting
developments, ready to rush to the
scene when the crisis came.
The moujik, sponge in hand. coolly
approached the tiger. and made ready
to rub him down with the stolidity Of
a military bootblack polishing his cap
t;lin's boots.
The sudden application of cold water
to It's hide evidently produced very
agreeable effect on the tiger for 1t began
to purr, stretched out Its paws, rolled
over on its back, and complacently
offered every part Of its body to the
vigorous treatment of the mouitk, who
went on scrubbing with might and
main.
ALI the while Pezon stood there with
his eyes wide open, and as II nailed to
the spot.
When he had finished his Job. the
Cossack left the cage as quietly as he
had entered it, and it required the most
energetic and expressive gestures on
the part Of the Hon-tamer to prevent
his repeating the experiment on a sec
ond valid beast.
The national leader., 1889-02-23

Snow shoes are worn even by horses
on some of the stage routes in Nevada.
They are fastened to the hoofs by
clamps, and, after an animal becomes
used to them he can travel four or five
miles an hour where it would be i'm
possible to go that distance in a week
without them. The shoes are made OF
thin steel plate, and measure about 9
by II inches. The horses are shod with
long heel calks. which 60 through the
snow shoes and prevent their slipping
going up and down hill.
The national leader., 1889-02-23
GLADSTONE was invited by a West.

GLADSTONE was invited by West
ern editor to contribute an article on
washington" The English states
man leclined in the following words
written on postcard: 81 am much
honored by your letter. But 1 can not
act upon it. Washington is a noble
subject. / studied him 40 years ago
with love and admiration. But it is
not in my power now to renew the
study, 81 should not like to profane
the theme by thin s. slovenly work."
The national leader., 1889-02-23
THE TELEPHONE IN SWITZERLAND

THE TELEPHONE IN SWITZERLAND
The returns published by the Swiss
Confederation with reference to the
development of telephone communica-
tion in Switzerland show that, since
the establishment of the first telephone
IN 1880, sixty-one towns have been
provided with them and there are now
694 telephonic stations, Of which no
fewer than 1900 are in Geneva and its
suburbs. Most of the Swiss towns are
now connected with one another.
Geneva communicating not only with
Lausanne and other places on the shores
of the lake, but with Berne, Zurich
and st. Gall.
The national leader., 1889-02-23

SOME of Mr.. Gladstone's tenants
having been evicted, w. II. Gladstone
rises to explain that they deserved to be
put out, being hopelessly in arrears with
their rent. Some of the Irish landlords
could doubtless make the same explana-
tion, but it depends very much on whose
bull is gored how such things are viewed.
The national leader., 1889-02-23
Recreation.

To ensure long life recreation should
be a part of our daily life. It makes
the busy man thoughtful and the
thoughtful busy. 1t ensures success,
health, and the accomplishment in less
time Of more ami better work.
The national leader., 1889-02-23

TIE press OF Illineis is urging the
Legislature to pass compulsory edu-
cation law, which causes the Detroit
Free Press to remark: Michigan has
had one for many years, and will prob
ably sell it cheap. Compulsion doesn't
seem to compel This is rather dis.
couraging.
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SULLIVAN 4HE EAVORITE.
The Betting is all in Favor Of
the Big Boston Boy,
EXCITEMENT IN NEW ORLEANS
Over the Coming Flght-Kllrain
Leaves baltimore for the Battle
Field-Hls Appearance BeGore
He Len-IIls Hackers,

NEW ORLEANS, July S.-As the day o.
battle draws near the excitement be-
comes more intense, and thousands ol
people express themselves Us being anx-
ious to 60 to the scene Of the mill, no
matter where 1t takes place, Enthusiasts
engaged in business are already laying
the foundation for excuses to 70, Sick
headache, stomach troubles, etc., are fre-
qucnt, and shrewd guessers lay all these
complaints to a desire to sec the fight
Monday, Betting on the result was not
very lively to-day, there being plenty OF
Sullivan money but little Kilrain money
in sight, The Kilrain men are holding
back for the advent ofthe bookmakers and
knowing ones who are expected to-day.
Ono bet OF $500 to $3.50 on Sullivan was
placed to-day, and bets OF 100 to 70, and
100 to 60 on Sullivan were offered, but
found no takers. The Sullivan men are
not offering odds because they under
rate Kilrain, but because the latter's
friends are shy Just now. One friend OF
Kilrain said: ut would be impossible
for man fed on Boston baked beans to
get away with a man fed on canvas back
ducks and Chesapeake OYSTERS" and
laid a small wager on his opinion.
Prof. Butler will have charge OF the
ring police, who will number two hun.
dred men. They are to be sworn in on
Sunday next at the office OF the Spirit of
Ae South. The managers OF the fight
give assurance that the utmost order
will DO maintained,
A special train lett over the Queen &
Crescent route to-day, having as Ias-
sengers, the managers and friends
Of tho two sluggers, and they
did not return until late in the
night. The Young Mems Gymnastic
Club held meeting tonight to arrange
for the reception Of Sullivan, who will
reach here tomorrow. He will be met
at the depot by large delegation OF oil.
GERS aud the most prominent members
aud be driven to the club rooms, where
tho champion will DO welcomed in as
quiet manner as possible. After that
lie will be taken to his quarters at the
Spanish Fort.
Three rooms have been prepared in
the Casino for Sullivan and trainers.
They connect with each other and are
comfortably furnished. The Southern
Athletic club will receive Kilrain, and
large delegation will go out on q special
train to meet him and party OH Friday.
Kilrain and party will embark on spe-
Cial train at the meeting point aud come
to the city, where carriages will take
them to the club rooms, where quarters
have been prepared for him.
ltis curious thing 10 note the sudden
faith that has sprung up In the curative
waters OF Abita Springs, and the desire
that has suddenly seized n great number
Of people to seek the perfume OF the
pines. Most every one met on the
streets is going TO Abita Springs on Mon.
laV.
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIP,
Enthusiastic Dressings Along the Route I
Woodstock,

Woodstock,
NEW YoRK, July 3,-President Harri.
son and party consisting Of Secretary
and Mrs, Noble, Adiutant General L, A,
Barbour, Lieutenant Mason, OF the Navy
Department, Clarence W, Bowen and
Col, Elliott F, Shepard left the Fifth
Avenue Hotel this morning at 0;35
o'clock and were driven in carriages to
the Grand Central depot, when the 10
O'Clock train was taken for Woodstock,
Atthe depot Secretary Tracy joined the
President, A stop was made at Hartford
and the President visited the State Capi-
tol,
President Harrison was Hartford's
guest for an hour and hall, The city
was in holiday garb, and though 1t rained
great crowds were in the streets. The
Presidents party left the train ia an
open carriage, When at the station the
party got into the similar carriages, the
march TO the capitol began. Buildings
were decorated and the streets were
crowded along the line OF marcn. Alta
late hour the party was driven back to
the station and proceeded to Putnam.
New Haven was reached ut IL o'clock.
A salute was fired az the train drew into
the depot and upon Governor Bulkleys
introducing President Harrison from
the rear otthe last car 1000 people gave
three hearty cheers. Mayor Peck and
others OF the city officials stopped on
the platform and welcomed the Presi-
dent, To all the ovations the President
simply bowed, making no remarks what.
ever. This disappointed the crowd,
Senator Hawley introduced Secretaries
Tracy and Noble, Senator Iliscock and
Justice Miller. AS the train left the
station President Harrison stepped out
on the platform and bowed to the cheer
ing crowd. The President did not speak
half dozen words during the stop.
When the train reached Putnam, rain
was falling heavily but tho square
before which the train stopped was
backed, After a parade tho President
was driven to the house OF Mr.. Rown,
where he received the people this
evening,
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ON Tue GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Tie Constitutional Convention of the Ne,
state OF North Dakota Assemblies.

Tie Constitutional Convention OF the New
State OF North Dakota Assemblies.
BISMARCK, OAK, July 3.-To.morrow
the Constitutional Convention for the
new State OF North Dakota will assemble
in this city, and already large number
Of delegates arc on hand and ready for
duty. According to agreement the Re-
publicans OF tho Territory, who are in
the majority, allowed the Democrats
10 have onu.third Of the delegates
10 this convention and there will be
strong effort 10 keep up the minority
representation idea In the new Constiti..
tlon. Minority representation is one OF
the subjects concerning which there
las always been something Of q tavora.
BILE sentiment In the territory, but tho
Republican papers moro recently have
been advocating regular majority rule.
Just what will appear In the Constltu'
tion depends upon the decision Of the
IepubIlCan majority At the present
time there is more time and attention
being paid 10 the attention ot the officers
OF tho convention than TO any oil the
principles TO be embodied In the new
constitution.
The Republicans will probably settle
on tho officers by caucus, but the DEM
ocrata are hoping that there will be q
bolt from tho decision Of the CAUCUS
aud In that way they may be able TO ge'
cure enough votes 10 elect at least the
presiding officer,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-07-04
HOW IT OCCURRED,
A Survivor Tells About tho Accidental
MnndAr TINT Anyone Eannpbd,

A Survivor Tells About tho Accidental
Wonder that Anyone Escaped.
WARRINGTON, y. g., Henry N. Martin,
Of New Orleans, who was in the wreck
on the Norfolk & Western Railroad, but
escaped uninjured, as his sleeper alone
Of all the coaches remained on the track,
arrived in this city this evening. He
says that the night OF the accident
was very dark and stormy, and
that when he looked out OF tho
window ten minutes before the disaster
the rain was coming down harder than
he had ever seen II before. An embank'
ment had been built at the scene Of the
waBhout with q small cut beneath 10
carry off the water. The unusually
heavy rainfall had backed the water
up against this embankment and had
undermined the whole mass OF earth
and making deep ditch Into which the
engine and eight coaches plunged. Az
soon aB those who escaped realized the
situation they went 10 the assistance ol
tho injured, but could render very little
aid, for their strength was made.
duate TO III the heavy beams which
pinioned most Of the uniorlunates
There whB no shelter for the wounded
who werO exposed 10 the weather
They were without medical assistance
until 0 o'clock. Nobody" Mr.. Martin
says, twill ever know just hoV
many were lost" He added. q
do not believe that anybody In at
ordinary coach escaped alive, and II wa
only by a miracle that two people II
front Of the mine came out alive. Thl
conductor oi the train told me that al
his tickets were burned up, DO that HI
could not tell where the passengers CAM
ffnHi
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ESGLlSHAEN GET IT,
Sale of the Extensive Appleton Property In
Port Royal,

CHARLESTON, S, O., July S,-The ex
tenslve Appleton property, in Porl
Royal, has been sold to the Manchester
Ship Canal Company, Of England, Mr.
Appleton has gone to England to con,
clude the terms Of sale, The price to be
paid has not been made known.
The Appleton property consists Of
nearly the whole town OF Port Royal.
Mr.. Appleton endeavored, just after the
war, TO build a metropolis near the finest
harhor on the southern coast, An enor-
nous wharf and q grain elevator We're
built in the hope OF handling grain from
the west en- route to Europe, but the
sale OF the Port Royal 4 Augusta rail.
road to the Georgia Central cut of the
prospective means Of getting the western
grain to Port Royal, and Appleton's
plan languished. OF late years several
attempts have been made to utilize the
magnificent shipping facilities at this
place, but some trouble always caused
the project to fall through.
What the Manchester Canal Company
proposes to do with its purchase Is not
exactly understood, It's thought, how
ever, that 1t proposes to push further in
and develop the back country, deal in
and lumber and run ships to
Port Royal from England,
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Tho Cambridge, o., Racea.
lpeciaI Dl,pqlcA 10 Ms Intellignloer.

SpsclW DIEpaEcN 70 Wt lNEal0tEotF'
CANBmDaE,o., June 3,-The first day
OF the races here was a decided success,
in spite Of the threatening weather and
n light rain in the forenoon. The track
was in splendid condition and every race
was close and interesting. The three
minute trot for purse OF 5000 was won
by Captain Stone, with Kinsman second
best time 2:l0. The 2;25 pace for $3.50
was won by Gray John, with Belle
Shackett second aud Gray Harry a close
third best time 1894. Tho running race
for $3.50 was taken by Kayrleh, with
Red Fox second; time l;20. Three
races are billed for Thursday, with nu.
merous entries.
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plrrsuuao, Pa, July 8.-The oil fire
caused by lightning striking a 10000
barrel tank Of the Atlantic 4 Western
Pipe Line Company near Washington
Pa, last evening, Is still burning nercOly,
About two hundred yards Of thc Char
tiers railroad tracks have been destroyed
The loss will exceed 5000.
LATER.-ThU oil tank fire at Johnston
Station near Washington, Pa, was OK
tlngulshed about o'clock this afternoon
after d iiRht with the flames Of twenty
four hours. Early this morning the oi
boiled over and ran down along tht
railroad, compelling people TO fly fol
their lives. The loPB was $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-07-04
IHE IL-FATHD VAIIEY.
The cOnemaugh River Again on
a High at Johnstowu,
EFFECTS OF HEAVY RAINS
Great Damage Done by Flood
BridgesIn In Danger-FIve Families
Washed Out of Their Homes
and Furniture lIuined.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, July 8,-The heavy
rains OF yesterday and last night flooded
out five families in Cambria City. The
water came pouring down the mountain
last night and filled the cellars and first
floors OF the houses, destroying all the
furniture that had been saved IRON the
big flood, There is great alarm among
the people over the condition Of the
Conemaugh river II has. risen from
narrow shallow stream to n broad river,
The water rose five feet this morning in
two hours and threatened at one time to
overflow the banks. The foot bridge
above the Pennsylvania Railroad freight
station has been carried away, There
was danger OF the temporary bridge
erected by the Baltimore 4 Ohio going
out, Six loaded freight cars were run
out on the bridge to save it. About 10
o'clock the abutments began to sink and
several OF the cars were hauled oil,
The temporary bridge erected at tho
lower end OF the Gautier Offices is almost
q total wreck.
Orders were given at General Hast
ing's headquarters at 10 o'clock to get
in shape for quick removal,
as It was feared the tents would he
washed away. Stony Greek Is running
as wild as the little Conemaugh, but us
its banks are much higher, there Is no
danger Of an overflow along that stream.
The portable bridges erected by the
Government engineers came near being
carried of. They were saved aftersome
very hard work by the engineers. The
water had fallen two inches in the Cone
maugh at half past II o'clock, and ii was
thought all danger had passed, when a
fresh storm broke over the valley.
II is thought number Of bodies were
carried down stream as several were
found along the banks at Cambria City.
Eight dead people were brought to the
morgue to-day and among those identi-
fled were little Sammy Young, q Tribune
carrier boy. The body OF Miss Jane
Potts, daughter Of ex.JGdge James Potts,
was also identified to-day. Itis thought
that when the waters fall a number OF
other bodies that have been dislodged
by the swift current OF to-day will be
found,
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STORMS I'M PENNSYLVANIA.
A Great Amount Of Damage Done-wil-
llAmSburg and HolldnysburE Once More
YisItcd-LossoS at Franklin. ft

A Great Amount Of Damage D0ne-Wll-
llRmSburg and HollinysburE Once More
VisltCd-Lossos at Franklin, ID
HoLLIDAYsBURa, Pa, July 8.-0ne Of
the heaviest thunder storms that has oc-
Cured here in years passed over this
city last night, causing a great flood.
The storm commenced at 0 o'clock, and
in three hours time three inches OF rain
fell here.
The Juniata river rose rapidly and by
midnight the water stood fifteen feet
above low water mark, and only two
feet lower thon the food OF May 81,
The lower streets Of the town were
covered with from . to feet Of water,
and many people had TO leave their
houses. The stores, iron mill and
houses on the river bank were all
flooded, and the truck gardens and
farms in the surrounding country badly
damaged. Several new country bridges
and much fencing were carried away,
The temporary bridge over the Ju-
niata river at williamsburg was destroy
ed and the telephone lines south OF this
city are all down. The mills Of the Port
age Iron Works at Duncanville were
flooded and the fires put out. The wa
ter was, higher at DuncanYille than on
the flood OF May 81 last, and a river five
feet deep rushed through and destroyed
the main street OF the town. Several
houses were struck by Lightning here
and the inmates seriously injured. II is
estimated that this flood has caused
about $4,000 damage.
A Franklin, Pa, special says; This
section OF country was visited by d ter
rife rain and wind storm last night that
did terrible amount OF damage. Hun
dreds OF derricks were blown down and
on Pully Hill, south oi this city, several
barns were blown over while the dam-
age 10 growing crops is heavy. The
western part Of this city suffered greatly
by the overaowing oi a small stream.
Gardens were totally destroyed, cellars
flooded and outhouses washed away.
From oil parts Of the country come re-
ports OF great losses 10 the farmers blythe
wind and rain, while the losses TO the oil
producers will foot up several thousand
uollafH
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DUBUQUE, Ia, July "a fearful rain
storm struck this city yesterday alter
noon, accompanied by a high wind.
Two boys, named Corbett and Bennett,
while herding COWS on tho outskirls Of
the city, sought refuge in q barn and
were killed by lightning. Considerable
damage was done To sllrubbery and
trees by the high wind, and corn and
other small grain suffered from the
heavy rainfall, which for time
amounted almost TO a water spout.
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wnklo collins slrIokop,

LONDON, July o. wilkie Collins has
had another stroke Of paralysis, tho Soc
ond, and he lies in an unconscious state
al the house where he was to have
dined Sunday with Sebastian Il. SUhles
lnger, one Of tile most prominent mem
bers Of the American colony here aud
an intimate friend Of the novelist, The
dinner was given 10 the Kendalls, and
Mr.. Collins was anxious to come, but at
tho last moment lie was too III Mf.
sChlesinger tried 10 induce him 10 10
into the country, as tho heat here had
much affected his health, but Mr.. Col
Inns smlllngly said he was TOO much ol
an EngllShInan 10 ever want 10 leave
London,
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An Alleged Murderer Dl.mIssed,
locid DipateA 10 he MteVigeaov.

127EtNW z73'YElltW ~ ENt zN7tE7IYtNtfF'
CHARLESTON, W. YAp July SIS. A
Higgenbotham, who has been twice
tried for murder, the jury disagreeing
each time, was discharged from custody,
There were three indictments against
him, one for the murder OF Racheal Wal
lace and one for burning the Wallace
store room, which resulted In the death
OF two, but a nolle prosequi was entered
in each case. Higginbotham has many
friends, but on the other hand there are
many who believe him guilty and much
indignation IL expressed. The Prosecut,
ing Attorney says he is satisfied that he
would have been unable to convict on
the evidence against the accused.