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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
A Rough Experience.

CHAMBERLAIN, Oak, April S.-The peo-
pie on the passenger train from the east,
on the st. Paul road, yesterday, had an
exciting experience near Mount Vernon.
A prairie fire was raging around the track
and the engineer not knowing its extent,
ran into it, expecting to run through to
safety in few moments. He found the
fire getting worse, however, and finally
stopped, but could not run back, as the
flames had made the track unsafe. The
passengers and train hands got out and
fought the fire, but the danger kept in
creasing. Finally the engineer was Or
dered to proceed, as to remain still would
have been fatal. 1t was feared that the
rails were warped, and the passengers ex-
pected terrible accident, but after what
seemed long period of suspense, the
train emerged from the smoke and flames
in safety. Several of the passengers who
had engaged in fighting the flames were
painfully burned. The women passen-
gers were terribly agitated by their alarm
ing experience.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Reliable Testimony,

Among those who testify to the merits
of Allcock's Porous Plasters are Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher, Hon. Samuel J.
Randall, Cyrus w. Field, jr., Hon. James
W. Hustled, Charles D. Fredericks, Henry
King, Manager Seaside Sanitarium, Hon.
L. l.. Pitts, Gen. F. B. Spinola, George
Augustus Sala, Marion Harland and
Sisters of Charity, Providence hospital
Washington, d. c.
Beware of limitations, and do not be de-
ceived by misrepresentation. Ask fol
Allcock's, and let no explanation or solc
itation induce you to accept substitute
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

Appended are extracts from the signal
Office journal OF to-day relative TO this
mornings storm:
The heaviest storm that has visited this
section for a number of years approached
the city from west and sOuthWestSWlth
threatening appearance this morning. At
6:15 n. m, heavy thunder and
lightning were observed in the west and
southwest, while well defined ''cumula
stratus" clouds rolled toward Us with
threatening vengeance The mercury at
this time registered Il temperature OF -
degrees. Heavy hail began to fall at & 80
Il. m. and continued with apparent fury
until 6 :3G 4. M, and the mercury dropped
from ~ to SO, or about 4 degrees in l5
minutes. Hail stones the size Of good
sized marbles. or one-half inch or more
in diameter fell in abundance, very nearly
covering the ground.
The structure Of the large hall stones
was apparently OF snow and Ice, The
outside was composed ofclouded ice While
the inside was OF frozen snow The pre-
vailing form was round hut few stones
shaped like robbins eggs were observed.
After the storm the temperature rose to
AZ degrees and the wind changed to
southeast. Threatening and stormy
weather continues.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
THE PROMISED I.t%E;.


Register Walker, Of the local land ohice4
to-day presented the NEw MEXICAN with
a well executed map Of the noN ALL
famous Oklahoma country. The map
was prepared by Copp and outlines that
portion Of the Indian territory which will
be opened to settlement on the I'd in
stant under President Harrison 5 prorla-
nation; it also shows the two land dis
trlcts, and is e,tim:tad f. cover about
1000, 900 acres. The soil iSu reddish loam,
such as prevails more cXtenriHrly in the
south than in the north. Water i, abunl-
ant. Many OF the hills and much of the
upland are covered with timber that will
be valuable Tor milling purposes. il con-
Slsts OF red and White oak, lI 'kury, elm
and pecan. About Onc-third ul the lHnd
is fit for settlement and cultivation and
would furnish home, for 5,O0j settlers,
giving them 100 acres each. From pres
ent appearances there will be tive settlers
for every claim, Snd the rush of mer-
chants, spectators, gamblers and hard
characters into the new towns will be one
OF the marvels OF western boom.dom. AT
present thousands of settlers are ramped
along the borders Of dhe promised land.
Probably at least II third Of them will get
Il ioot-hold there and the overflow will
seek other localities in the southwest.
Judge Walker thinks very many OF these
settlers will drift westward into the PAN
handle of Texas and northern New Mex
leo. For years this greatly doomed piece
of land has stood as q bar to the advance
ment OF New Mexico and other sections
Of the southwest, but now that it is to be-
opened it will start the immigrants IN
this directions which will give Il fresh
impetus to the settlement of New Mexico
lands, This territory ought to send scy-
eral thousand immigration pamphlets into
that country Immediately.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Gold in Greer,

QrANAH, Texas, April lO.-Mr. S. f.
Ford brought in samples of golt, and silver
ore from Greer county yesterday, the
gold ore assaying $1,000 to the ton and
the silver ore very rich. Mr.. Ford has
out now about forty cars of ore, which he
will commence shipping to Trinidad
smelters in few weeks. That there is
paying gold in Greer county can not be
disputed, and mining will commence in
earnest soon,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
American Enterprise.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 10.-A strong
newspaper syndicate, composed of some
OF the leading dailies in America, has just
been consummated by A. J Miller of this
city, for the purpose of a scientific ex-
ploring expedition to the unfrequented
portions of Central America. The expe-
dition will consist of Miller, as manager !;
Prof. Darragh, naturalist and taxidermist !;
Prof. J. Roy Brown, geologist and ar
cheologist, and William II. Venable, of
Atlanta.
This is the second journey made by Mr..
Miller through Central America, and his
experience and familiarity with the ma
tives, their language and customs, will be
valuable to the present enterprise in ex-
ploring Americas Clark continent"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
SANTA FE n. NJ. WEDNESDAY,. APRIL 10. 1899
"NiSe Boulanger."

PARIS, April l0.-The correctional trih
unal to-day acquitted Senator Naquet ano
Deputies Laguerre, Laisant and Turquet
the leaders OF the league OF patriots, and
three other members OF the organization
of the'charge Of belonging to the secret
society, but imposed fine of 100 francs
each upon them for belonging to society
not authorized by law. The crowd out
side OF the court room received the an
nomcement of the result of the trial with
cries "vive La Ligue,' "vive Bouanger"
and "viye Deroulede."
ten. bnalanger telegraphed from Brus-
Sels that the report that the authorities
had requested him to leave Belgium is
untrue
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Sanitarisns Go Sonth,

WAsHINGToN, April 1O.-A dozen or
more sanitarians from the north and west
left Washington yesterday for Jackson
vile, pursuant to resolution of the
Florida legislature, inviting public health
men to visit the state, and with the
Florida state board of health look into
the sanitary condition of Florida. They
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

WHEELING, W. Va, April l0.--ElIison
Hatfield one OF the participants il, the
Mattield-Mctoy feud now in jail in Ken
tucky, has confessed to the fact of mur-
dering the three Mccoy brothers, Talbert,
Farley and Randolph. Hatfield secured
them, tied them to Il tree, gave them time
to say prayers, and then shot them.
Hatfield further said that he and Tom
Wallace killed jeff Mccoy and gave the
particulars OF the murder of Afra and
Elven Mccoy in 1888 by the Hatfield
gang.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to di-
rections and the use persisted in, will
bring you good digestion and oust the
demon dyspepsia and install instead
eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
ters for dyspepsia and all diseases OF liver
stomach and kidneys. Sold at SOC. and
81 per bottle by C. NJ. Creamer druggist
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when biliods or costive to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
iactured only by the California Fig Syrup
company, San Francisco, Cal.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

SALT LAKE, April 1O.-At the Mormon
general conference at the great tabernacle
yesterday, in the presence of 10000 peo-
pie, Wilford Woodruff was made prophet,
seer, revelator and president of the church
of Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints in all
the world.
George @. Cannon and Joseph f.
Smith were made Woodruff's counselors.
This is the fourth president the Mormon
church has had.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
The Crisis In Franco.

PARIS, April 1O.-La France demands
the expulsion Of Gen. Boulanger. All the
newspapers admit that the result of the
trial Of the leaders Of the patriotic league
is rebuff to the government. The
Boulangists are exultant over the outcome
OF the trial.
The Temps counsels the government to
consider well the responsibility involved in
the trial of Gen. Boulanger.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Rhode Islands Legislature a Tie.

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., April 1O.-The town
OF Foster elected senator and represen-
tative-both Republicans-which makes
the legislature tie on joint ballot. There
are fourteen more postponed elections to
be decided
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Its DeliCaCy of Flavor

and the efficacy OF its action have rem
dered. the famous California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup OF Figs, immensely popu-
lar. 1t cleanses and tones up the clogged
and feverish system, and dispels head
aches, colds and feyers.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

The battle for the feather weight cham
pionship and $500 side, between Cal
Mccarthy and the Philadelphia unknown,
took place on Long Island, and was
awarded to Mccarthy after six brutal
rounds
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

ayers Hair Vigor is most excellent
preparation for the har, | speak OF it
from experience. Its use promotes the
growth OF new hair, and makes it glossy
and soft The Nigor is a sure cure for
dandruff. ."-J. W. Bowen, Editor En-
uuirer, Macarthur, Ohio.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
A Heavy Investment.

SALT LAKE, Utah, April 10.-Charles
Hubbard, OF Kansas City, has bought
100000 worth of Salt Lake property for
Charles Francis Adams, mostly on the
west side of the CITY.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
American Pilgrims.

JAFFA, April 10.-A party OF American
Catholic pilgrims reached here from Is
malta. They will reach Jerusalem to-day
and remain till April 23
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10

The Cricket Ready forAnother "Landry."
TRENTON, N. j., April l0.-A divorce
was granted to Maggie Mitchell, the act
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
Te|egrapFhic 7jdiings
WASHINGTON MATTERS.
FOUR YEARS SERVICE.

WAsHINGToN, April 10.-There are in
dications that the president will decide
that, save in exceptional cases of perni-
cous political activity, the Cleveland in
cumbents will be permitted to serve four
full years from the time of their appoint
ment, but not from the full date of their
commissions.
The adoption of this principle by Presi-
dent Harrison will greatly simplify the
office seeking problem, will relieve the
pressure upon the departments, the
White house and the congressman, and
will do much to empty the Washington
hotels and boarding houses.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
FORT LOGAN.

By the direction OF the president the
secretary of war has ordered that the new
military post near Denver shall be known
as Fort Logan, in honor OF the memory
Of the late Gen. John A. Logan. Gen.
Schofield will soon visit western posts
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-04-10
TRANSFERRED,

Wisconsin has been transferred from
the military department of the east TO the
department of Dakota.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssStruck Gasp

'sStruck Cas- has met with popular approval in every city where it has been presented and the company pro- ducing it is one of the largest and best of comedy companies. The comedy is interspersed with light and catchy music, witty dialogue, enchanting dances, picturesque marches, popular medleys, and many novel specialties. At the opera house Tuesday evening.
 ''Drifting Apart.''
 Mir Hernes play is not temperance play" Certainly it teaches temperance, just as it teaches the devotion of women; that is to say, the preaching is not un- duly prominent. The second act in this play for tenderness and truth has not been surpassed in any American play Cn the boards. A daring thing exquisitely done was that holiest of confidence be- tween husband and wife. Of course some young misses Uttered but the vast audience sat hushed as death before that touching, almost sacred scene, as they do when sitting before some great tragedy. All were tense with emotion. Drifting Apart will be produced at the opera house Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
THE WATER SUPPLY.
A Subscriber Suspicious That There
 Is a ssNigGer in the woodpile.'' To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:

A Subscriber Suspicious That There
 Is a ssNiRRer in the woodpile.o
 To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 The report of the board of water com missioners who have been Investigating the merits of Hop brook, Quassapaug lake and Lindley brook, will be present. ed to the court of common council this evening. It is said that the report will favor Hop brook and that an effort will be made to push the matter through the council in a quiet way without further investigation. Last spring an attempt was made to secure the city s endorsement of the Hop brook scheme but so many objections were raised that the effort was for the time abandoned. It was shown upon the evidence of parties who live along the line of the stream, and who were not financially interested, that Hop brook is not reliable. For my part believe there is a "nigger in the woodpile." I would like information as to the ownership of the property that will have to be bought if the proposed new reservoir is on Hop brook? It is barely possible that some of the gentlemen who are solicitous lest the city should make a mistake in this important matter, hold a first mortgage on farm along the line of Hop brook. I would ask the common council to go slow in this matter and take no action until the question is thoroughly understood by the people, through discussion in the press.
 TAXPAYER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04

Washington Conclave, K. s. F., will give another sociable at Grand Army hall this evening.
 The remains of Dennis Chatfeld, who died in New Haven Friday, were brought to this city and inferred in Riverside cemetery this morning.
 The Rev J. A. Mulcahy, of the church of the Immaculate Conception, is one of the few clergymen selected to repre- sent the diocese of Hartford at the Catholic centennial, which is to be held at Baltimore.
 John Egan was in court this morning on complaint of his wife for non-sup- port. Through his attorney he had his case postponed until Wednesday. Johnnie and Louis Schwartz were ar rested by Officer Dodds on complaint of their father, Philip Swartz. The two boys are aged 13 and IA years, respec- lively and have proved so incorrigible that their father had no control over them. Judge Bradstreet sentenced them to the Tyler City home until a suitable home could be obtained for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
CASES TO BE TRIED.
Docket Of the Superior Court, Civt
 Side.

Docket Of the Superior Court, Civil
 Side.
 At bar meeting this forenoon the following cases were assigned for the civil side of the fall term of the superior court:
 Luther c. White ct al vs City of Wa terbury, Elisha Leavenworth vs City of Waterbury, Henry s. Atwood ct al vs City of Waterbury, Philo P. Norton vs Franklin Lounsbury, Waterbury National Bank ct al vs Shoe and Leather Bank of New York ct al, Gideon L.. Platt vs City of Waterbury, Waterbury National Bank vs City of Waterbury, New York & New England Railroad company vs City of Waterbury, Patrick McMahon vs City of Waterbury, John H. Mccormick ct ux vs Town of Wolcott, Cora A. Cole vs Alanson S. Cole, Lane Manufacturing Go vs City of Water bury.
 Jury Cases: Hannah Parsons vs George H. Clark, administrator; Kate McCann vs Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Co.,, John O'Brien vs Miller & Strickland, Margaret Early vs Terrence Coughlan, Jennette Harper, appeal from probate Abraham Shapric vs Plume & Atwood manufacturing Co, John German vs Housatonic Railaoad Go, Joel Curtiss, trustee vs Logan Hazen ct ux, Jerome J. Patten vs Smith & Griggs, Samuel Pepin vs Augustus P. P. Camp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
WORLD OF SPORTS.

"Phenomenal" Smith, who played with Hartford last season, has signed with Philadelphia.
 Terry and Hughes should have be- tween them done all the pitching for Brooklyn. There was heap of bad management in the handling of the Brooklyns throughout the series.
 The two leading Cleveland spirits in the brotherhood movement are Faatz and Mitchell, and it is quite a coinci- dence that neither of these men would have been retained by the Cleveland club next season, even if the present complication had not arisen.
 Certain New Haven men are said to tematically betting on the pole games played by the New Ravens, one of their number to accompany the team, when ever it goes out of town, for the purpose of placing bets.
 Sporting Life It is said that six of the present New York team will do bus mess at the old stand next season. It said that Gore, Whitney and Hatfield are three of the men, and this is prob ably true. It is said that Ewing, Welch and Connor are the other three. This is not so certain except as to Ewing. Seven out of the 19 starters finished in the pedestrian race at Bridgeport. The 300 mile record, the AS hours, was broken. Cartwright and Spicer ran five miles for purse of $50, Cartwright win ming by six yards, in 27:334. A collec- tion was taken up for Taylor and hulli- van, each receiving s23. The score at the close stood Hegelman 327 miles, Guerrero 323. Connors 316, Howarth 306, nine laps, Herty BOA miles, two laps, Taylor 3O1 miles, four laps, Sullivan 25s miles.
 Tonight a meeting of the representa- | tives of the six polo league teams will be held in Springfield. It will probably be stormy meeting. The Mckay mat ter will be settled, probably. Both Meri- den and New Britain want him, but New Britain needs hinn more than does Meriden. Manager Lucas of Meriden claims to have the right to him and offers to sell him to New Britain for $500. l Connie Mack is not stuck on playing
 first base. He says he is more at home behind the bat than elsewhere and he thinks he can do more effective work in l that position. He never protested when he was assigned to duty in the field or on the base because he believed it was for the best interests of the club to do as he was requested. There are but few Connie Macks in the base ball profess sion. He is one of the kind that is willing to go behind the bat day after day without murmer about his turn, and the more work he does the better he appears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
HE KNEW NO ENEMIES.
City Auditor James E. Birrel1
 Quietly Passes Away.

C1ty AuO1COT Od"eS oAAA0AS
 Quietly Passes Away.
 The death of City Auditor James B. Birrell, who had been in failing health for two years, occurred shortly after midnight Saturday at hls home, 1O9 East Main street. Mr Birrells illness was of such a nature that although con- fined to his residence much of the time the paatyears, he had the books of the city brought to his bedside and did not neg lect the minutes details of the work. His accounts are completed up to No vember 1. The family of MT Birrell were prepared for his death, but the public, whose friend he was, did not re- alize that the end was so near and were surprised and pained at the announce ment of his demise.
 Scotland, May 3, 1907. He was educa- ted as a bookkeeper and in early life was employed in his own country and later on in Liverpool. He was married to Miss Marion Muir, seven children blessing the union. His wife died over forty years ago, and in 1848 MT Birrell came to this country with his children, locating in Manchester, N. H. Five years later he came to Waterbury and opened dyeing establishment on Brown street remaining in d;to the bns'nsss 1szs until lAc was ClcCVCO CACy ouoAsOA All AS'O. MT Birrell was a democrat but at many elections was honored by being nominated by both political parties. Every year since 1878 he has been elected city auditor, always running far ahead of his ticket. He gave the closest attention to his official duties and his books are models of neatness and accuracy.
 Six children survive Mir Birrell: J: M: Birrell of this city, Walter Birrell of St Louis, and the Misses Marion, Agnes, Margaret and Jennie Birrell. Another daughter, Jeannette, who was the wife of Frank Washburn, died in 1864.
 He was a man who knew no enemies, than which no higher compliment could be paid. His kindly face was familiar to callers at City hall and the pleasant word and grasp of the hand with which he greeted his friends bespoke the man. The funeral will take place from the family residence to the Hall memorial chapel, Riverside, at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-04
Satisfied That There Was Murder.

Satisfied That There Was Murder.
 Medical Examiner White is satisfied that evidence that murder was discover ed Saturday when workmen .digging a cellar in the rear of No 10 East Pearl street, New Haven, found a woman bent double and buried without a coffin. The indications are that the woman was be- tween thirty and thirty-fiv years of age, and died about fifteen years ago. The building has been occupied for many years as tenement house and has had so many different occupants that to solve the mystery is practically impossible.