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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
FLAMES LOOSE IN A CROWD.
Terrible Natural Gas Accident in
Jerome, Ind.
Preparations for an illumination Result In
the Death of Three of the Spectators.

The citizens OF jerome, small town u
miles east of Kokomo. Ind, arranged for
gas well display, and took for the purpose the
Diamond Plate gas well, just drilled there,
and the strongest wellin the state. A GO-foot
4-inch pipe was laid from the wei, and from
this was attached four-foot elbow vertically
When the torch was applied the end which
projected upward was pushed over on inc
ground. and the immense pressure hurled lne
so feet Of pipe among the spectators with Ter
rible force. Most of the younger people III
the crowd were able TO escape from the roar
Ing flames which burst from the pipe, but
several were caught. Among these was
Chusa Warmon, pastor Of the Friends
Church. The flame struck him full In tne
face, and he fell TO the ground corpse. lie
was burned to q crisp. Frank La Rue's reg
was broken. John Hogue was fatally burned;
the flesh falling from his body IN iiakes, ana
he cannot live through the night. Hiram
Oyerman's skull was crushed in the fight for
life, and he was dead when found. The little
town was IN mourning, the flag ON the village
hail being nailed at half-mast and all business
suspended.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
A dar Iahorer manned Deyault made Incky I

A day Iaborer named Deyault made lucky
find. ie was helping 70 grade Lincoln larhl |
inst below Red Bank, N. j., when his shower
suddenly threw up stack OF bank hotes ~ ~
the amount of $4,000. All the notes N nau
been issued by the Concord bank OF Hen
Hampshire many years ago, and alongside o.
them were unearthed 10 plates that nad esl-
IDENTIFY also been the banks properly. Lincon l,
Park has been recently purchased by l9neI'
: Patterson aud other prominent i'hilauel-
pbians. and it is said that they VIII clalnl inc
money as their own.
verdict was rendered by the jury when
has been Investigating the accident when oc-
Cured on the New York Central " HUDSON
Riyer railroad near Palatine bridge, on the
NIGHT Of Sept. 81, resulting In the death Of
foIIr persons and the injury OF several others.
The verdict censured the railroad company
for gross negligence in running the sectlobs
of their trains so close together.
A successful experiment In the operation
or ponderous Alton machine, Duilt 10
fashion steel railroad ties, was made NJ fltts-
burgh. The machine was set IN motion ~
the mills Of Carnagie, Pbipps a %, ana
from three-quarter-inch steel plate finished
ties were turned out at the rate OF 80 per
hour. The first output will be laid on the
Chicago & Western Indiana road at Chicago.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
New orleans Has an Attack Or y,rtns.

Chief of Police Hennessy, under instruc-
tons from the mayor has closed an the gam-
bling houses Ia New Orleans, includino
turf exchanges. pool rooms, poker rooms
high bail poker rooms, as well as roulette.
faro and montebanks. some 80 i'm all. There
was no disturbance OF any kind. the gamblers
and pool men gracefully yielding and a police
man being stationed at each establishment.
There Is now no gambling i'm New Orleans out
side the clubs. The owners Of the pool rooms
and turf exchanges viii carry the matter into
court to secure ruling as to whether they
are gambling establishments or not. The
gambling saloons proper will remain closed
for some weeks. Ii Is thought the mavor
will then re-estahlish the license system for
merly in vogue. the contributions from the
gambling saloons going to support the charit-
able institutions Of the city. The gamblers
viii then be permitted TO open business
again on paying monthly subscription to the
city treasury, and agreeing not to allow any
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
2p lMAssl RRIGApE Ava LYNN.
twenty-five Hundred Men Mobilize, March
and Demolish an Imaginary Mob.

Twenty-Five Hundred Men Mobilize, March
and Demolish an Imaginary Mob.
The ID brigade, Massachusetts volunteer
militia, modified ut Lynn the 30th inst. The
stars and stripes and every symbol Of unity
and liberty endeared 10 the heart of the loyal
American citizen We're thrown TO the October
breezes. The announcement that the forces
would concentrate in that city awakened
more than local interest, and from early
morn until noon, aud even after. The inconi-
ing trains brought tbrOngs of visitors. From
the arrival of the 9th regiment at 10 o'clock
martial strains resounded throughout the
city. The civic gave way TO the military. and
even the very streets and houses took on an
aspect that suggested to the veteran the days
OF '6l, when the response was made TO Pres
ident Lincon's call for troops. The sight of
the men ACQUIRED, equipped, armed aud
proyisiOned, was a novel one TO the local pop
ulace, and one long 10 be remembered, as
outside OF Boston no such a demonstration
has ever been seen In the State, with the ex-
cepti0n or the camp at birmingham.
A feature of the days duty which was of
great interest was the attack, capture and
destruction of street barricade. This bar
ricade was constructed at the southwestern
corner of Market and Liberty streets, and
was much more formidable affair than could
possibly have been raised by any ordinary
mob. II was constructed of at least Is
dumpcarts, such us are in the city's service.
and they had been most elaboraiely Joined.
making barricade that would have delighted
the heart Of the most enthusiastic communist.
At this point an immense number Of specta-
tors had gathered, houSetops and windows
being covered with human beings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
CANADA WANTS TO RErALrArE.


For some time past considerable cores
pondence has been passing between the Do
miuion and British governments, in regard
10 the protection OF the whale fishery against
United states whaling vessels In Hudson
bay, aud the home government has been
asked To send out British man-of-war to the
whaling grounds next season. The minister
of marine and fisheries contends that Hud-
son bay aud straits are a close sea, entirely
under the jurisdiction and control OF the
Dominion government. 1t is represented
that the United States vessels every year sell
large quantity OF goods TO the natives
upon which they pay no duty, and, in addi-
ton TO this, several American firms have es-
tabshed trading stations upon the mainland,
from which they are reaping fortunes.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
MASTER PRINTERS MEET.
Annual Convention Of the United Typo
thetss at 81. Louis.

thette at 81. LOUIS.
The United Typotheta began its third
annual convention at st. Louis, on Tuesday.
President McNally of Chicago, In responding
TO the address OF Mr.. q. u. Barnard Of 81.
Louis, said: Originating In an attempt to
resist strike, the advantages OF the Typo
theta for mutual benefit on all matters per-
tanning to the printing and publishing busi-
ness had become so manifest that The ass0eia-
lion was now on permanent basis, although
the first reason for is being no longer existed.
The speaker discaimed any attitude OF hos
tility toward the Typographical Union or the
journeymen printers on the part OF the Typo
theta, and expressed his belief that thesor-
gaaization OF the'master printers would Inn
prove the relations between employers and
employes The international copyright ques-
ton was debated The feeling was general
that some law assuring To an author IN one
English speaking country the property IN his
own productions In all others was advisable.
None were found 10 agree with the view taken
by the English publishers that, when the
English copyright OF q book was sold, this
sale should also cover the United States.
The ground that an author was at liberty TO
sell his manuscript to publishers on both
sides oft Atlantic was advocated. Regard
ing the eight-hour movement, which the con-
federated assembly OF trades unions have
declared would go into effect in May, 1870,
the committee recommended the adoption OF
q Ie ,olulion that. Ia the opinion Of the Typo
theta OF America, there Is nothing IN the
slate of The printing trade Of the country at
this time which justiiies any reduction Ia the
hours OF labor. aud recommending each local
typotheia to take such action rs In It's opinion
may be necessary 20 meet the issue II it
should be seriously presented.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
BouLANGER OF MISSISSIPPI.

How Ex-senator Bruce Earned His Latest
Title.
Ex-senator b. X. Bruce has returned TO
Washington from Mississippi, 10 get his Of
fec. Since the convention he has been
dubbed the "Boulanger OF Mississippi be-
cause OF his having been delegate from so
many counties. He was elected delegate to
the Republican state convention from War
rem county, where is situated Nicksburg, the
largest commercial city; from Kinds county.
in which is the capital city; jackson, aud
from Bolivia and Leak counties. Besides
being four delegates, he was several other
officers OF the conyention-he was elected
both permanent and temporary chairman.
Upon his earnest advocacy the full state
ticket was nominated.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
SPORTS.
FINAL LEAGUE srANpMe.
Here's to Ewing and bis comrades
Standing meath the banner blue;
And 10 Boston. in the bean-pot,
Here's a merry how-de-do.

Here's merry how-de-do.
N. Y. World.
Arrangements have been concluded be
tween Edward Hanlon and John Teemer to
row a race Of one mile at Louisville, KY, on
Oct. 10, for $500 side.
The cutter Irex has been sold TO a Russian
prince The Wendur won from her before
her sale the Rrenton's Reefc and other cups
captured here by the Genesta, which the
Irex won from the latter vessel.
The Scotch cutter Minerva will be hauled
up between the bridges at Beverly for the
winter.
AT the fall games OF the New York Ath-
letic Club at Travers Island, last week, A.
Il. George reduced the three mile running
record from I5:1lA TO 1871 is, and was
pushed all the way by the other competitors
The Thistle has been bought by james
Ben. who VIII fit her out with centreboard
and challenge again for the Americas cup.
+. f. Peters defeated ID. +. Sattery ms
three-mie sculling race on the Charles st
Waltham last week for $500 a side.
f. c. Anthony. OF Taunton, and L. J.
Berlo. OF South Boston, won the % and l2h
mile road races Of the Boston Athletic Asso-
citation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
BLAME AMERICAN FISHERMEN.

Canadians Lay the Shortage In the Mack
erel Catch at Their Doors.
The department Of fisheries at Ottawa is
advised that the New England maekerel
fleet. which for the last few weeks had ear
ried ON profitable fishing for mackerel with
hook and line in the vicinity Of the Magdalen
islands. has returned to Prince Edward
Island, and viii continue fishing operations
as long rs the weather remains favorable.
None Of the vessels can report extraOr,li-
nary catches, but the fish taken are, as a rule,
large and of fine quality. The falling of in the
mackerel catch Is alleged to be due to the de-
structve methods pursued by American fish
ermen with their purse seines and other
devices for the wholesale slaughter of fish.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
COAST LINED WITH WRECKS.
Terrible Gale In Great Britain aud Ire
land.

A terrific gale prevailed throughout Great
Britain and ireland on the 9Th and sth. II
was particularly severe along the river Mer-
sey. Much damage was done at Black Pool
and Lancashire. The gale was blowing with
tremendous force ia the Irish channel. A
large number Of shipwrecks have been
reported. The telegraph wires in many
places were blown down by the gale. The
British ship. Prince Louis, from Quebec,
August "a. was driven ashore Ia the Mersey.
The storm destroyed 100 yards Of the Holy
head breakwater and isolated the lighthouse.
The coast Is strewn with wreckage. \ large
steamer Is ashore of Aberffraw. Wales.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
TWO YEARS OVER A CENTURY.

Death of Judge Bunce at Port Huron
Mich, at an Advanced Age.
Judge Bunee, as he was Familiarity called,
died at his home in Port Huron. Had he
lived until Nov. IL next he would have been
102 years old. His full name was Zephaniah
Webster Bunce. He was born at Hartford.
CT. The famous ''Charter Oak stood on
what was the original Bunee farm. Judge
Bunce occupied many public Offices. He rose
to the bench Of the county court in 1884, and
He was member OF the territorial legisla-
ture from 1921 TO 1924.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
FOR ADVANCEMENT or WOMEN.
Congress in Session at Denver-The Days
Proceedings.

IrOceeutnge.
At the 18th annual congress for the adj
vancement OF women held at Denver, Col,
the order OF business was the reading OF re-
ports by yice-presidents of the various State
organizations and other routine business.
Julia Ward Howe made the opening address.
Papers were read by Mrs. Louisa Linton, Of
Minnesota. ON "Women In Science and
Mrs. Helen 5. Shed, OF Illinois. on ssWomen
in Affairs There were about fifty dele
gates present, representing almost every sec
ton in the United States.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
BRITISH CAPTAIN PAYS 500.
The British Schooner Libclled at Bangor
Me-, Released.

The British schooner Wandrain, which was
libelled at Bangor, Me-, sailed on Tuesday.
The captain was in Portland and paid 500
TO the attorneys, and the United States Mar
shal at once ordered the release Of the craft.
Then Capt. Wood returned TO Bangor full of
wrath against the British consul in Portland,
and boldly charged him with having BETRAYED
him aud with being party TO a Matchmaking
scheme. and says he win take the case before
the home government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17

The 3Sth Massachusetts, Regiment Associa-
ton will hold its 2lst annual reunion at the
United States Hotel, Boston, Saturday, Oct
10, 1859, at II IN.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
DIED IN THE DRESSING ROOM.
Sudden Death of Actor Charles ID. BishoP
in New York

in New York.
Charles Il. Bishop, the actor, who played >
prominent role in the comedy Lord Chum-
ley" at the Lyceum Theatre, died while
changing his costume in the dressing room
after the first act. on Tuesday evening. 4.
II. Sothern. the leading actor in the play. APP
peared before the curtain and announced
Mr.. Bishops sudden death, and dismissed
the audience. Mrs. Bishop, who was with
her husband when he died, was prostrated
bv the shock
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-10-17
THE WORLDS FAIR.

The Committee Decide in Favor OF the
Central Park Site.
The committee on site and buildings fol
the Worlds Fair adopted the Morningside,
Riverside and Central Park site. The use Of
Central Park is to be limited to such portions
north of Ninety-seventh street as are . physi-
cally available and shall be found absolutely
necessary The committee favor Legislation
by which land owned by individuals within
the limits Of the proposed site may be 90,
tanned by condemnation. The estimate
cost Of purchase of such lands is l2,O00.OoV.
Hon. Samuel J. Randall is reported to is
seriously i'll, and his friends fear that he WI
never take his seat in Congress again. q
has had relapse, which has greatly weaker
"a him.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-06-27

his youth; the soldier fights his battles anew and
the preacher breaches his old sermons again. Most
persons reach this dead line. Too frequently the
religious life stops growing also. How shall we
continue to grow? Paul tells US by both precept
and example. Life with him constant
growth. When any thing er)ws it adds something
to itself. When l speak Of the growth of spiritual
life-God's love animating our lives Il mean that
it must receive constant accessions of Gods spirit
man writes a book; l read that book; compre-
bend his thoughts and now possess nine, what
had been his. You and 1 converse for hour; l
get your thoughts, you get my thoughts; live in
you, and YOU in me. We have each added to the
other, we have each grown get an idea from
you. use it, and then 1t becomes part of myself
God gives me sp ritual instruction; if heed it, it
becomes mine and l grow spiritually. We
come to the incentive. What is the prize! 1t is
the resurrection from the dead. 1t is the growing
to be like God. This is eternal life, to know God
and Jesus Christ.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-06-27
Sunday Services.

The text for the morning was Philippians 3.
IL, IA brethren count not myself to have ap-
pretended; but this | do forgetting those things
which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before. press towards the mark
for the prize Of the high calling of Col in Christ
Jesus" The following is brief summary of the
address:
Perhaps. if you had been walk ng down the
streets of Phillip at the time this Epstle was
written. you would have seen in the shop windows
and elsewhere very similar scenes to those which
we observe all sides to-day. mean the prom
inent notices of the coming races. There would be
this difference however that there the
men. whereas they are now horses. 1t was these
races that Paul had in mini when he wrote the
text. Paul tells US to forget what is behind. He
forgot his bonds. his shipwreck his imprisonment.
everything in reaching out unto those things
which are before. Dante in his journey through
the spirit land. one company Of spirits whose
faces we're turned backward. He need not have
gone to that place to find men who always LOOK
ing backward They are on all sides Of The
young man lives in the present and in the futures
but the years roll on he begins to loose his hold
the present and lives more and more in the past
The old hunter lives again the excit ng scenes of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-06-27
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Our devil falls into passion poetry this week.
A bowling success: the Chief larruping his
dog.
terms.
Sheriff NJ. NJ Wooley brought in one 5year
prisoner last week.
Our junior devil is the proud possessor of
new stick and rule.
One of the washee men has Il well developed
pair of Old-fashoned humps.
MIR. S. Lowenstein and daughter Josie we're
from St. Paul Tuesday.
The first electric street in Still
water on Tuesday. June 25. 1889.
The asst. clerk reports that he is slowly I'M
ravelling the Good Time enigma.
Mr. Chas. Hodges, of the Cincinnati Enquirer
was visitor at the pr. son last week.
The population of this prison last Saturday
was the highest it has ever been, being 455.
DIR. Merrill who is to succeed DR.. Pratt as
prison physician visited the prison Wednesday.
H. w. Pratt, president of the Empire Eleva-
tor Co. over from Minneapolis day last
week.
The following reached a sum ner zephyr
last Sunday even ng: DO you want the Doctor
up there?"
Wonder if some of the boys in the paint shop
lay the paint the stackers = thick rs they do
their face?
-Hennepin county turned in eight prisoners
last week: two for Is years EACH the others were
for short terms.
Friends of Lester Bordwell have presented
him fiji COW to take the place of the poi
s)ned last week.
Editor McIntre and Reporter Nelson of the
Stillw alter Democrat were in attend ance at chapel
services sunday.
-z,mri Harth, inmate serving a one year
sentence, died in the hospital last Tuesday even
ing Of typhoid pneumonia.
This i. the kind of weather that makes some
of the boys wish they had not adopted ov. rcoat
they supposed TO be an orphan.
Mrs. Stordock and the children returned
Monday evening from Minneapolis. where they
had been visiting for several days
Tie French readers of the prison are indebted
to the Advance Thought" of Portan L. Oregon
for "A large bundle of magazines and newspapers.
They say that every dog has h. day. The Chief
tried to stretch his dog out so to take in the
n ht also. The whole world heard his vigorous
efforts.
We take plea sure in adding to our subscription
list this week the names of Geo Rogenten, of
saltwater and John Hlley of Kirkland Carleton
Co.. NIB.
Asst. Deputy Cover and Steward Hall went to
Rochester yesterday rs witnesses in the Combs
case. and will probably have to remain there rev-
eral days.
The chapel presented much improved ap.
pearance last Sunday. The boys deserve much
credit for the good job of calcimning they did
on the walls.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-06-27

There is time when the LATEST man can
hurry. 1t is when the train stops ten min
uteS for refreshments. Library.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-19

Tho Echo believes Hon. Louis E,
Booker, of Pembina, would make q
good state treasurer. We don't know
whether lie wants the office or not.
However, we can hardly believe that
ha would not accept a nomination II
rendered him. Mr.. Booker possesses
all the qualifications necessary to
make an q No. l treasurer. Ho is a
gentleman of integrity and unques.
tionablc financial ability. His exper.
fence as u banker and u ilnancier
reaches from way back, aud there is
little concerning cash and property
values of which he does not have q
knowledge. neis thorough.
ly familiar with all matters touching
the finances of the territory, and could
bring to the Office an experience and
that would count for
the highest importance and give eli.
cient management to the affairs Ger.
Tain to have connection with the
treasury Of the new state of North
Dakota. Let his candidacy he pushed
by republicans. Hes the man.-Dray.
ton Echo,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-19
We have no personal feeling, grudg,

We have no personal feeling, grudge
or prejudice against ex-governor Ord.
way. He is able, influential and said
to be wealthy. He was governor Of
this territory ut trying time, when
it was difficult to distinguish honest
men from rogues. So far us we know
lie came out triumpllantly on every
one of the numerous charges laid to
his door. While lie has personally
lived in Washington since lie left the
governors Office. yet lie has still held
his legal residence here and no doubt
has done much work for Dakota by
reason of the opportunities given by
his personal presence there. lie is
now in Dakota; he is said to he invest.
ing large amount of capital in Dako.
and particularly the Red River Val.
ley, and lie is said to he a candidate
for U. S. senator.
The difficulties which surround the
ambitious of the ex-governor are MI.
merous. His very strength of cllarac.
ter is weakness. His fighting abili.
ties have made his old adyersaries,
bitter enemies. His character is all
right but his reputation is shaded.
He is good man against whom there
is strong prejudice. 1t is not right
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-19
Repu blican Convention.

Notice is hereby given that tho Re.
publican Convention of Pembina county
is called to meet in the City of Pembina
OH Saturday, the 9th day of July. 1889,
ut 2p. m. for the purpose of electing
fifteen delegates to represent Pembina
county in the Republican State Conven-
ton to be held in the City of Fargo, on
Wednesday, the 2lst day of August, 1889.
at which time will be placed in nolnina-
ton full list of state officers, and such
other business rs is proper to come up
before said County Convention. The
various townships in Pcmbina county are
entitled 10 representation ON the basis Of
one delegate to each township and one
delegate to eacll 25 votes or major frac-
ton thereof cast in Now, 1883 for the
Hon. Geo. A. Matthews. Following is
the representation OH the above basis: