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Evening journal., 1889-10-09
a Gas WELLS JAMeoREE.
A Minister Roasted to Death at Jerom
Ind-othepa Infurpd

A Minister Roasted to Death at jerome,
Ind-others Injured.
KoKoMo, Ind. Oct o The citizens of
Jerome, a small town fourteen miles cast Of
this city. arranged for a gas well display
and took for the purpose the Diamond Plate
gas wen just drilled there and the strongest
we'll in the state. a sixty foot four inch
pipe was laid from the we'll and to this was
attached four footelbow, vertically. just
when the torch was applied the end which
projected upwards was pushed over on 70
the ground and the immense pressure hurled
the sixty feet Of pipe around among the
spectators with terrible force
Most Of the younger people ia the crowd
were able 20 make good their escape from
the roaring flame, which burst forth from
the pipe but several We're caught Chu sa
Warmon. pastor Of the Friends church. was
literally roasted to death John Hogue was
50 badly burned that he cannot recover
Hiram Oyerman was knocked down in the
stampede and sustained fracture Of the
skull. Frank In Rue had his leg broken
and amputation was found necessary. A
number Of others We're slightly burned or
hurt in the rush for safety.
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William and the car.

BERLIN, Oct 9-Emperor William will
not remain at Kiel to await the arrival Of
the car. He will stay long enough to well
come the officers Of the British squadron and
return to Berlin on Thursday A state ban
quet in honor of the czar will be given in the
white hall Of the castle on Friday. After
the banquet the emperor and the car will
attend gala performance at the opera
house. On Sunday their majesties viii take
luncheon with the officers of the Emperor
Alexander's grenadier guards, Of which the
car is an honorary colonel.
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Dress Goods SpeCiaItieS.
he still better numbers.

large collection Of Dress Fabrics at IS cents yard
including SO inch wool goods plain and mixtures Also
large variety Of 28nch pads and stripes the same price
AT SO cents offering large line Of 36inch Wool
Stripes and fashionable styles regular 5ocent goods
Shown in the largest in Philadelphia at 50 cents AT
75c $Ioo and $25 you find large variety Of choice
dress stus useful and beautiful fabrics with which you Will
be well pleased We few 36.inch Bright Plaid Dress
Goods yard very attractive goods low price
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The Dead Lock a. uticn.

UTICA, n. Y, Oct O. In the Twenty
third District Republican senatorial conven-
tion $50 ballots have been taken. The three
candidates-Mr Sheard, of Herkimer; Mr..
Arnold, Of Otsego, and Mr.. Wilson, of Madi-
son-are still in the field with six votes each.
Congressman Delano and Wilbur and other
leading Republicans are here and striving to
break the dead lock. IL may be several days
before a conclusion is reached.
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No Genesee cnnfernnce.

LocGPoRT, n. ", Oct. 9.--At the morning
session Of the Genesee conference the temper
ance committee presented a strong prohibi-
tion document which was adopted without
discussion. J. 7. Gracey, Of Buffalo, was ap.
pointed tract agent Of the conference. r. III.
Root, of Buffalo, was elected trustee for
Syracuse university and trustee for Genesee
Wesleyan seminary. The next conference
will be held at Bradford Pa.
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LorlIlard.s Bookkeeper Absconds.

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Last Saturday A. r.
Peck, confidential boozkeeper in the Chicago
Office Of +. Lorillard & Co, tobacco manu-
facturers. cashed checks for over thousand
dollars which had been left to make up re-
miuUances TO travelling men Tor expenses and
taking the money left the city. Just what
the total sun taken is cannot be known until
on expert straightens out Peck's accounts,
which are in badly muddled condition.
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Enr 1Ynmnn,s Adrnnnnmnnt

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 9.-The seventeenth
annual congress for the advancement Of
women met here. Mrs Julia Ward Howe,
the president, delivered her annual address
Papers were read by Mrs. Louisa Linton, Of
Minnesota, on "Women in Science and
Mrs Helen S. Shed, of Illinois, on "Women
in Affairs" There are about fifty delegates
present Mrs. Governor Cooper rendered
them a reception in the evening.
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NJ. Einei Says Exceislor.

LONDON, Oct 9-ln speaking Of towo r
resembling the Eiffel tower for the worlds
exposition Of 1892 in America, NJ Eiifel is
reported as having expressed his unbounded
confidence that the plan Of the Paris struc-
ture could be safely adopted for a tower
twice its height. If the American exposi-
tion committee were ambitious to possess a
tower 800 or 1900 feet high they had sim
ply to provide the funds and the structure
would spring from the ground in nine months
after the order was given OF course great
care would have to be exercised in the selec-
tion of a suitable site, as upon this would
very largely depend the stability Of the
structure. NJ. Eiffel said he was already in
communication on the subject with New
York parties
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A nIlnd Actreas Rnrlea-

New BEDFORD, Mass, Oct 9-The funeral
Of Mime. Albertine, the blind actress, occurred
from the residence Of her sister and was
largely attended by relatives and friends.
among whom we're a number of professionals
from Boston. The remains were inferred in
Rural cemetery
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He was Nearly 1oa Years u Age,

PoRT HURoN. Mich, Oct. 9.-Judge Bunce.
as he was Familiarity called, died at his home
in this township. Had he lived until Nov.
IA next he would have been l02 years old.
His full name was zephania Webster Bunce.
He was born at Hartford, Conn, Nov. IA.
1887 The famous charter oak stood on what
was the original Bunce farm.
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Rescucd from the whIrlnooI

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Oct 9--Joseph
Percy, Of this place, while duck shooting on
the Niagara river, a short distance below the
Maid Of the Mist landing, broke one Of his
oars and losing control Of his boat was car
ried down into the rapids and thence into
the whirlpool, where be was rescued by
Frank Porrell Percy was taken to the
Whirlpool hotel in a dying condition.
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a Harvard student rIeeced.

BosroN, Oct. 9.-"Docn Applebee, the
keeper Of gambling house called the Cosmos
club in Boylston street, which is largely fire.
quented by Harvard students, was arrested
on complaint Of Thomas Pendergast. Of
Franklin Falls, who says he was enticed into
the place and robbed Of SS5. Appleboe was
arraigned in the municipal court.
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Insurance Companies settIe.

BosToN, Oct .. r Twenty-seven suits
brought by the Washington mills against
that number Of insurance companies for
losses by the fire at the mills in Lawrence,
May IL, 1887, have been settled by the pay
ment OF sac, 900. Payment has been resisted
on the ground that changes had been made
in the machinery, and that the water was
cut off the premises when the fire occurred.
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Tbe yeiIed Propbet.s p.re.u,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. o.-The twelfth annual
pageant Of the Yelled Prophet was greeted
by almost the entire population Of the city,
reinforced by 100000 visitors The crowd
was perhaps larger than that of any pre-
ceding year The subject OF illustration,
"Scenes from Comic OPERA was magnifi-
cently presented -
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Struck and KIlIed ~ q TraIn

BosToN, Oct. 9.-Thomas +. Burbank.
aged 90, superintendent Of the Bay State
Brick company, while driving over a Fich-
burg railroad crossing, in North Cambridge,
was struck and instantly killed. He leaves
a widow and two sons.
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She Gave ner babe Carboiic Acid.

CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-Mrs Fritz Katz, of 443
Belden avenue, poured a quantity Of carbolic
acid down the lnroAo OF her G-weeks-old babe
and took big dose herself. Both died in a
few moments. Mrs. Katz was in poor health
and was probably insane when she commit
ted The crime
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he shot Ms Mother.in.Lnr.

CHARLOTTE, n. O., Oct. 9.-Robert Berrier
shot and killed his mother-in-law, Mrs Wal
zer, near Lexington, N. c. They quarreled
over the possession OF Berrier's child. After
killing Mrs. Waller Berrier fled with the
child An posse Of indignant citizens are in
pursuit of the murderer
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Lotterr Men Arrnsted.

DENVER, Cello, Oct. "a C. johnson and
J. II. Boyd, who have been sending out lot
terry circulars under the style Of A. c. Ross
& Co. and the Denver State Lottery COM
pany, alleging that various large and small
prizes would be drawn Oct 10 have been ar-
rested here for illegal use of the mails.
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A BIow AZ the Referee system.

NEW YoRE, Oct. 9-The supreme court
judges Of this district have amended the
court rules 50 that hereafter divorce suits
where no defense is interposed must be tried
in court aud not sent to a referes.
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A Trenton Conductor Killed.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 9.-Horace Weaver,
aged %, of Trenton, conductor, was run
over and killed by Pennsylvania railroad
engine at Nicetcwn, a suburb Of this city.
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Rhaie Island Fayors New york.

PRovDGEcE, Oct "A conference called
by Governor Ladd, which included beside
state and city officials, delegates from the
Providence board Of trade, manufacturing
jewelers. board Of trade Bristol and Westerly
boards Of trade, Olneyville Newport and
Woonsooket Business Mems associations,
Providence Commercial club, Providence Me-
chanies' exchange and Providence Under
writer's association, met in the board Of trade
chamber to consider preferences regard
ing the location Of the international ex-
hibltaan Of 1892. There were documents pre-
senosa In advocacy Of the claims Of both New
York and Chicago, and considerable discus
sion was had There was decided prefer
enee for New York as the location, but tine
conference ended without taking action.
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THE woaLDls FAIR.
The Nrw York Committee Make an Inter-
esting Report.

NEw YORK. Oct a--The committee on site
and Buildings for the worlds fair has adopt
ed the Morning Side, Riverside and Central
park site. The use OF Central park Is 20 be
limited to such portions north OF Ninety
seventh street as are physically available
and shall be found absolutely necessary y
The committee favor legislation by which
land owned by individuals within the limits
Of the proposed site may be obtained by CON
demnation. The estimated cost Of purchase
Of such lands is 12,O0O,OOO
When the points mentioned are definitely
settled the committee say that it win be a
comparatively easy matter to formulate a
plan for obtaining popular subscriptions
In conclusion the committee recommends the
raising Of s5,OOO000 as a preliminary fund,
for which stock shall be issued when author
lied by congressional or legislative enact
ment, and that subscription bonds be at once
placed before the public, the funds TO be at
the disposal of the financial committee as
soon as congress decides that the exhibition
shall be held in New York
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The Aaaolltx AsAln.. Proaikltlon.

HARTFORD, Conn, Oct. 9-Tho official re~
turns, with dozen towns to hear from, gsye
2i,SS4 majority against the prohioi-Cry
amendment
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Forbearanoe recommended.

Concluding, be recommended great gentle
ness in dealing with this unfortunate situa-
tion Of affairs The whole matter Of the
ritual he trusted, would be definitely dis
posed Of at this conclave, and in the final
decision he hoped all would agree and il
Iowa was satisfied all occasion for disagree
ment would be removed. Soon after the
reading of Gen Roome's address the con-
clave adjourned
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Property Owners.

MERCHANT e Co., importers and
dealers in roofing plates, sheet copper,
sheet brass, ETC., New York. phila-
delphia and Chicago. are issuing
TO the trade a neat little illustrated
descriptive pamphlet of "a pages,
entitled, "A Tin Roof" descriptive
of the manufacture, sizes, thicknesses.
weights and brands Of the various
kinds Of tin plates used in roofing
buildings. The treatise fully describes
the kinds Of tin roofs, how to put tin
together, and the special advantages
Of standing seam roof, the allowance
for greater amount of expansion
and contraction over that Of the fat
seam. Also treats of the cutters,
fire walls, soldering, painting, sug-
gestions. as builders and csrpen-
ters' specificatio ;. etc. This little
work has already entered upon
its fourth edition, evidencing the
fact Of its merit, and the favor
which il has met at the hands OF the
trade. Thee win be mailed on appl-
cation to the head Office or any of its
branches.
Industrial World, Sc pit. s.
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Tcrrlble Gas Explosion.
ont at Inst.

Capt. Neat decided to cut a hole through
the iron side Of the bunker, and this was ac-
complished and the water turned ON the
blazing mass at o o'clock that morning. BY
5:50 o'clock the fire was out The captain
and engineer exploring the bunker with an
electric light found only charred and wet
n,ala
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-07-30

New York now manufactures an
imitation of every mineral water Of
any merit, and these are bottled, la
beled and sent out as if coming from
the different springs.
A Maryland man sailed ledge of
rock on his farm with silver and
caught a sucker who paid him So 900
for SIS worth of land. More than that
he has gone to Paris to enjoy himself.
Two ranchmen named Wilson re-
Gently captured six bison out Of herd
of fifty or more on Red Desert, Wy.
oming. They were offered $500 each
for the..animals, but demanded more.
Chan Chu Sing, a converted China
man, has been licensed as a local
preacher IN the Methodist Episcopal
church, and will engage in mission
work among his own people in Los
Angeles, Cal.
A quick thinking lad in Florida,
who could not swim, on seeing baby
fall into the river, grabbed up a cast
ing net, and throwing it over the
child, hauled him safely out of the
water.
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her request while his Aunt assured
her.
az think 1 know, or least under
stand something of your fears, though
nothing of the why and wherefore,
and 1 also think know that one of
the brightest blessings this New Year
will bring you will be a release forever
from those fears"
Elsa shook her head doubtingly.
A shadow had already fallen over her
bright face that grown so young in
one night.
II cannot have her troubled a mo-
ment longer Arthur" cried Mrs.
Graham appealing to her nephew:
"Tell her or let mel"
"What dreadful thing have you to
to tell me?" Elsa had set down her
cup, and was trembling with her old
fear. HAS that terrible man traced
one" Arthur came round by her
side and clasped the hands she
stretched out to him.
do you mean Hedge Wood burn?"
Eyes, o Yes, has he found me?n
mo; he will never trouble you
again, he is dead"
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A Woman'S Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its seyerest
tests. but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she cOughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of US bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was so much relieved on taking first dose that
she slept all night and with one bottle has
been miraculOusly cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther LHtZ." Thus write W. G. Hamrick &
Co.. OF Shelby. N. C.-Get free trial bottle AT
all drug stores. 6-10-tf
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Their Business BoomIn 2,

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at
Dreiss, Thompson & Co.'S. Drug Store
as their giving away to their GUS
toners of so many free trial bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their trade is simply en-
ormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and ali
throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test it before buying
by getting a trial bottle free, large
size 81. Every bottle warranted.
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Scientists say that the Caucasian
skull has, during the last thirteen
centuries, increased in circumference
nearly two inches, and has gained in
cranial capacity three and half cubic
inches.
w. E. Wasson, of Erie, Pa, had a
full blooded Irish setter dog which,
while on q railway track, Ioca ted a
bird. No one was near, and instinct
was so strong in the animal that he
refused to move from his position on
the track, and freight train ran him
down.
The spectacle of $50 men after a
negro horse-thief was one of the events
last week IN Galloway county, Mo-
The negro was so hard pressed finally
that he was compelled to plunge into
a creek and was there drowned, and
now the noble band of $50 feel that
they have been cheated out of a hang
ing.
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A Safe Investment,

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you salts
factory results or in case of failure return
of purchase price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised druggist a bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
1t is guaranteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection Of the Throat.
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Inha.
nation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthms, Whoop.
ing Cough, Group, etc, etc. tits pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can al
ways be depended upon. Trial bottles free at
Dreiss, Thompson Il Co.'s drugstore.
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BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALYE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblainsv
COrns and all Skin Eruptions, and, positie-,
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
money refunded. Price 2J cents per box
For sale by all druggists, Dreiss, and
Thompson & Co.'S, Wholesale. N-9131y
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"REME E BIZ al s9,p that the payment of
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President of an
Institution, whose chartered rights are recog-
nized in the highest Courts: therefore, beware
Of any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of ticket ISSUED BY Us in
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than Dollar is swindle.
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TO BE CONTINUED.
GUARD AGAINST THE STRIKE,

And always have u bottle of Ackers English
Remedy in the house. You cannot tell how
soon Group may strike your little one, or a
cold or cough may fasten itself upon you.
One dose is a preventative and few doses a
positive cure. All Throat and Lung troubles
ylien 10 its treatment. A sample bottle is
given yon free and the Remedy is sold by
Raglaud & Co. ID
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Insurance Notice.
OFFICE OF INSURANCE, STATISTICS !
AND HISTORY.

AND HISTORY.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, January 18th, 1889.
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to Certify, That the Teutonia 1nsur-
ance Company, of New Orleans. La, has in
all respects fully complied with the laws of
Texas as conditions precedent 10 doing bust
ness in this state, and that said Company
holds certificate of authority from this Of
fee entilling it to do business in this state for
twelve months, from the first day of January,
1889, to the 3lst day of December, 1889.
Given, under my hand and seal, at Office, in
Austin, the day and date first above written.
L. s. FOSTER, Commissioner.
W. r. Smith, Agent, San Antonio, Texas.
7-10 3-wks
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DrS. WeaIherS g. Parr

Physicians and Surgeons, pay special
attention, to diseases of women and
children. Chronic diseases solicited.
Office at Nette's drug store. Tele-
dhOue u.s. 6-2ltI
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MADAM DELMAR'S
SUPERB TOILET PREPARATIONS.

CREAM OF THE EAST.
For softening and purifying the skin. How
ever rough and muddy the skin may be this
cream will restore it 10 a baby softness if
thoroughly used. Apply at night.
OPAL LOTION.
For removing sunburn, tan, freckles. moth
backheads, and thoroughly cleanses the skin
of all impurities.
LILLY BALM.
Whitens and perfects the complexion. Re.
moves eTuptions, and restores the skin to
youthful fairness.
Advise and treatment given for disease o
the skin. $50 North Flores street. 6-l7-tf.
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1000 ACRES FINE LAND
For Sale.

All fenced, good house, plenty of
running water, fine timber and grass,
only 6 miles from Main plaza; Sl2 per
acre.
5-21-tf HAMBLEToN, HADLEY & Co.
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At a Bargain.
Two fine building lots near West
End on Alazan creek. Size ITO 10
feet. Price $500 for the two.
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IMPORTANT

By ordinary letter, containing Money
Order issued by all Express Companies,
New York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
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Consultation free: Office hours from to
IL, and to week days, and on Sunday
from 10 to IL. Cliff
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AGENTS WANTED.

eB For Club Rates, or any further informa-
ton desired, write legibly to The undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More rapid re-
turn mail delivery will be assured by your
enclosing an Envelope bearing your full
gddresg
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Commissioners.
GRAND.MONTHLY DRAWING,
~ the Academy of Music. New Orleans, Tues
day, AUGUST 10. 1889.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.

Doe Hundred Thousand Tickets at $50;
Halves, SO: Quarters, St; Tenths So:
Twentieths 81.
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LIST OF PRIZES.

1874 Prizes amounting to- ST. ,O54,S 800
NoTE.-Tickets drawing Capital Prizes are
not entitled to terminal Prizes,