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The times., 1889-03-01
FRlGHTFUL DISASTER.
Eleven Girls Lose Their Lives In n Squib
Factory at Plymouth, Pa,

Eleven Girls Lose Their Lives in "a Squii
Factory at Plymouth, Pa,
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb 26.-Eleven girls
varying i'm age from l3 to 20 years, lost theil
lives in Powell's Squib factory at Plymouth
yesterday afternoon. Powder squibs ar,
manufactured at this place for the use Of
miners.
A few minutes before o'clock, almost
starting-up time, John Thomas, who resides
near the factory, was sitting at table eating
his dinner, when a violent explosion SHOOK
the dishes from the table. At first he thought
it was an explosion i'm the mines, but looking
out of the window he saw the roof of the fac
tory shooting up in the air, and when it fell
back again the sides of the building were fall
ing in. Then fire enreloped the debris, aod in
ten minutes time the structure was reduced r.
ashes The speed of the flames was so rapid
that it was impossible for any one to enter
the wrecked building The miners from the
and heroically attempted to pull away the
burning timbers 10 that they might enter and
possibly save the lives of some of the impris
oned girls, but the flames had gained toe
much Roadway, and the men were absolutely
powerless When the firemen arrived they
found that their hose was not long enough to
reach the fire from tho nearest water supply,
so that they were also unable to render ma
terial assistance.
When the fire finally died out for want of
material to feed upon, the bodies of the I'M
fortunate girls were dug from the debris.
Their heads, arms and legs were gone;
nothing remained but their charred bodies
which were entirely unrecognizable, Miss
Maggie Eynch's body being recognized only
by its large siza Thousands of persons had
gathered about the wrecked building, and
the piteous cries of the relatives OF the dead
girls was heartrending. All of the bones
that could be found were placed In blankets
and taken to Undertaken Williams estab.
lishment, where the relatives gathered and
vainly endeavored to recognize the charrcd
remains
Coroner Mabon, who is investigating the
matter, learned the facts of the explosion
from Foreman Reese Tuesday morning.
From Reese's statement, IL appears that Mr..
Powell, the proprietor Of tho factory, told
Reese that as work was slack he had better
take advantage of the occasion and have the
stock of the factory assorted. Katic Jones
was delegated by Reese to do the asserting.
She was TO pick out all the good squibs and
the remainder, which were mostly broken
squibs, she was to throw away. The latter
tho girl thew into tho fire. IL happened,
however, that there was n good or loaded
squib amongst the refuse, which was thrown
into the stove, and as soon as II came in con-
tact with the live Goals It exploded, shatter-
ing the stove and shooting across tho room
like ball from Roman candle and landed
ON box OF loaded squibs. These exploded
in rapid succession, and In turn set fire to q
keg of powder A tremendous explosion fol-
lowed, and the building was literally blown
TO pieces.
The times., 1889-03-01

Detroit is to have floral exhibtion-thc
first one in Michigan-on April 2, 3, and
5. All the "a Detroit Florists and many
others from various parts of the state will
make displays of the rarest and most
beautiful flowers, having especially timed
their growing plants with the flower show
in view. Then, too, the ladies OF Detroit
who are interested in the various city chari-
ties are to have booths for the sale of flowers
Young ladies I'm costume will be in attend
ance on the booths and the whole affair will
be one of the most attractive exhibitions
Detroit has ever witnessed The entire net
proceeds of the flower show are to be divid-
ed equally among the 81 charities represent
ed in the enterprise.
\ Arrangements have been made for excur-
siOns from all parts of the state to Detroit
at the time of the exhibition, and the details
as to special rates of fare may be learned by
applying to the local ticket agents. The
exhibition originated with Mr.. w. ii.
Brearley, of the Detroit Journal, who acts as
general manager. Col. Fred Farnsworth is
the secretary and Mr.. Frank ID. Taylor is
the treasurer. The Detroit Journal guaran-
tees the charities against loss--a somewhat
needless precautiOn, where there is such
pOsitives assurance of success
The times., 1889-03-01
Election Notice.
SHxRrFR's OFFICE,

SHxRIFP's OFFICE,
Csrunna. Mich, Feb 9th, 1899
To the electors Of Shiawassee County.
Notice Is hereby given OF the next election to bt
held IN this state and Of the officers be elected
as follows F q. MoRRfcE, Sheriff, for ShiawAs-
soc County, Micfig
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
OFFICE OF THE sEcRETARy OF STATE,
Lansing. Jan - 1889
To the Sheriff ofthe County ~ Shiswassee.
Sir:-YOuare hereby notified that at III. eiec-
tion to be held on the first Mon.ay OF April. 1889,
in the state of Michigan, the following officer.
are to be elected. viz:
A Justice of the Supreme Court In place ol
Thomas II. Sherwood. whose term Of Office will
expire December 3tst, 1889.
Also two regents of the University in place o,
Charles 8. Draper and Austin Blair. waose terms
OF office will expire December 3ist. 1889
In testimony whereof have hereu1to set my
hand and AIMED the Great Seal Of the State of
Michigan. at Lansing, the day and year frat
above written. y. .B. EeAN,
Deputy Secretary o. State.
The times., 1889-03-01
An Unfoundetl Report.

CHICAGO, Feb. ga false report was
recently telegraphed from this city to tho
effect that the Clark e. Longley company,
who failed here, were publishers of The
Orange Judd Farmer and of tho North
western Lumberman. This was wholly an
error. These two valuable journals, Of ex-
tensive circulation and unquestioned sound
ness and reliability, own their own Offices and
type, and have had no connection whatever
with the Clark e. LVngley company, except to
employ them occasionally to do some press
work, aud paid for the work as done, and
when Clark q Longley stopped they simply
got such work done elsewhere
The times., 1889-03-01
A rare Opportunity is presented fo

A rare opportunity is presented for some
enterprising tOwnsman to represent nur-
sery firm that warrants stock to be delivered
in prime condition. so that large, honor
able and permanent trade trade can be built
up. Very liberal terms to the right man.
Address LANES L. Whitney, Rochester.
New York am
The times., 1889-03-01
President-Elect Harrison Benches wash-
ingtOu.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 2Z-The presi
dent-elect and party arrived here at 2;35 p.
m. Tuesday. The train stopped at the freight
depot, Maryland avenue and Ninth street,
where garages were in waiting to convey the
members of tho party to the quarters reserved
for them at the Arlington hotel and annex.
The run from Baltimore was entirely devoid
of incident The train, after being trans
ferred to the Baltimore 81 Potomac railroad
was in charge OF Trainmaster Bell, Con.
ductor Fl. j. Myers and Engineer Rowe, Of
Pennsylvania railroad engine No. los.
Presidentelect and Mrs. Harrison dined at
the White House Wednesday evening at the
invitation of President Cleveland and wife.
Vice President-elect Morton and party ar
rived at Washington at $3.50 Wednesday
afternoon.
The times., 1889-03-01

A Conservativsm member of the Ottawa par
lament will shortly Introduce resolution
authorizing tho Canadian government TO
purchase the eastern states Of tho American
Union
The times., 1889-03-01
Wood Wanted.

The Owosso school board will pay $3.50
per cord for green beach and maple body
wood, to be at least one half maple, sawed
four feet long, and delivered at ln- central
school building inlots of ten cords.
f. V. SMITH,
Sac'V
The times., 1889-03-01
Another Fatal Wreck.

MONTREAL, Feb 2s.-Near Sweetsburg
yesterday morning freight train ran into a
passenger train on the Canadian Pacific,
throwing three passenger-cars off the track
and piling the passengers up in them. The
ears were set on fro by stoves and it is feared
some passengers werc burned. The enginee-
and brakeman Of the freight train are said
fa be killed
The times., 1889-03-01
For Sale.

, A rare chance. My property and busi-
ness known as the Union Mattress Co.
The business is we'll established and paying
good profit. Poor health the reason for
selling. Ii. Il. ToOLEY.
Proprietor
The times., 1889-03-01

For SALE.-A two story house in 4th
ward, pleasantly situated. Plenty of rooms.
Good well and cistern. Lot 3x1l rods.
Will be sold ON easy payments. Inquire
at this Office. If
The times., 1889-03-01
HAIL AND FAREWELL.
Tho President-Eiect Bids oood-Bye TO In.
diNlapolts-

Tho President Elect Bids Go0d-Bye to In
di~,apolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 26.--It was hearty
Godspeed that this city COVE tho president
elect yesterday when he left home for thu.
scone of his duties and responsibilities for the
next four years During the morning the
house was never emptyof friends, who came
to bid the president-elect and his family u
personal goodbye, and the hurried final prep
arations for departure were carried on amid
a constant chorus of good wishes and perpet-
ual handshake. The city was gayly decor
ated In tho business portion with flags and
bunting, and thousands Of people from out
side districts were in town to witness the
send-off. Among tho callers was Mr..
I. S. Quincy with that beautiful grip
sack from the Chicago commercial
travellers, and it was presented with brief but
appropriate remarks from its custodian and
recipient During the morning a venerable
colored man Of local celebrity, Peter w. H.
Johns n, sorenaded the general and his
family with unique and original musical
instrument, playing several patriotic airs.
He hal Tor an audience Mrs. Harrison and
the chillrcn and quite a crowd outside.
As the hour OF departure approached the
streets along the route which it was known
;he distinguished traveller wouli take began
to i'll up with people, and when the carriages
containing the party appeared both sides OF
she route were packed with people. About
al indianapolis was there with heavy rein
iorcements from the state outside The en-
.husiasm was high and the party was yigor-
)usly cheered as the carriages rolled along.
On Ohio street the George Ii. Thomas post
q. A. Il. fell in line as an escort and i'll
shorv time the Union station was ached,
where just before The special train pulled out
Grn. Harrison delivered short address,
He said words failed him to express the
emotion which filed his breast, at the kind
ness of his feliow-citizens on the occasion of
his departure to new feds of duty. He had
never left has home here that he had not later
gladly returned toit, and hoped to just as
gladly again return.,s The memory of the
confidence of his fellowtownsmen would
strengthen him in the discharge OF his duties.
The debt no owed them was so large that he
never could repay it. The sense of grea
responsibility ih the discharge of. high duties
was accompanied by a ssnse of lolelinesS,
but he put his trust in One whose help "comes
even into the quiet chamber of Judgment,
and to His wisdom AMI unlailing guidance
i will look for direction and safety"
He closed by expN.ss.ng the grateful thanks
of himself and amily for the cordial farewell,
and with the wish that the years of separa-
ton might DO years of peace and happiness 10
all.
The speech was attentively listened to, and
upon its conclusion the crowd gave three
times three cheers. About this time Private
Secretary Halfofd showed himself, and was
received with hearty round of applause from
his friends and comrades, and and a roar of
cheers and gool-byes, at 3:l5 p. IN. the jour
ney was begun.
The times., 1889-03-01

LONDON, Feb. 2s.--It Is estimated that
seventy lives have been lost by the gale which
has prevailed In the North sea
The times., 1889-03-01

A good house in a good location. In
quire of w. White. 3w.
The times., 1889-03-01
For Sale

At Mound Spring Stock Farm, the entire
herd of Shorthorn cattle and high grade
Merino sheep, belonging to G. Hibbard.
For particulars call on or address j. w.
Hibbard, at the farm, in Bennington, or C..
Iiibbard, Corunna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
Death Of Charles VII.

Charles VIII, king of France, died
at Amboise on April z, 1893 On that
day after dinner the king was pleased
to 70 down with the queen into the
fosses Of the castle of Amboise to see a
game of tennis. The way lay through
gallery, the opening Of which was
very low, and the king, short as he
was, hit his forehead Though he was
little dizzy with the blow, he did not
stop, but watched the game for somo
time and even conversed with several
persons about him. At 3 O'Clock in
the afternoon while he was the second
time traversing the passage on his
way back to the castle, he fell back
wards and lost consciousness. He was
laid upon paltry palliasse in that
gallery where everybody went In and
out at pleasure, and in that wretched
place, after lapse OF nine hours,
Charles VIII expired. Philadelphia
Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
WASHINGTON AS A HUNTER In
WEST VIRGINIA.

In the discussion of George WASH
ington and his times there has been
much comparing of the old order of
things with the new in the political
and material phases of the couDtry's
development. and the comparison
might be carried further into the
domain of nature and the game sup
ply. What more suggestive, for in
stance, than the record of one of
Westinghouse hunts when he killed
five buffalo on the Little Kanawha
River in West Virginia 7 This reads
like fiction in these days, when for
generations the buffalo has been un-
known in the East, and the bleach
ed bones of the bisons of the West
are gathered on che plains and ship
ped by car loads to mingle with the
ship loads of bones of Egyptians in
mills of fertilizer factories.-FOrest
and Stream. ....... t..-... ..... ea.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
d. III. DoDD, Co. Supt,

A son of Mr.. Moses Wolgamott one
day last week killed a ground hog
that weighed Is pounds, and on the
same day terminated the existence of
a black snake several feet long.
1t is our sad duty to record another
death in our village. Little Benjamin
Thompson Familiarity called Booz--
youngest child of Mr.Jas. w. Themp.
son, died rather suddenly last Satur-
day morning. He had had the meas.
les and had gotten out again, but was
taken with a convulsion and died in a
short time. He was in the Sth year
of his age. We tender our heartfelt
sympathies to the bereaved family on
the death of their bright little boy
GerardstOtC7s Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

This was sometime a paradox as Hamlet
says. Since, however, the people OF America
and other lands have been enabled to pit
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters against that un-
seen foe, Malaria, 1t is no longer paradox;
but an easy possibility. Wherever malaria
evolves its misty volume to poison the air,
and decaying unwholesome vegetation i'm
-pregnates the water. there. in the very strong
hold of miasma, is the auxiliary potent to dis
arm the foe and assure efficient protection.
Fever and ague, bilious remittent, dumb
ague and agne cake, no matter how tenacious
ly they have fastened their clutch on the sys-
tenn, are first forced to relax their grasp and
eventually to abandon it altogether. But it is
its preventive force that should chiefly recon-
mend the Bitters to persons dwelling In ma
laria-cursed localities, for it is certain buck
Ter of defence against which the enemy is
powerless. Cures likewise, dyspepsia, rheu-
matism, kidney and bilious ailments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
THE CR0NIN MURDER.


Whether or not Cronin was assas-
sinated by political enemies, that is
the general belief. 1t will be ex.
tremely unfortunate if the murderers
are not discovered and convicted.
But little reliance can be placed on
the Chicago police. They have
shown themselves thoroughly i'm.
competent, SO much so as to justify
the suspicion that they we're in SYM
patty with the murderers. They
failed to take energetic measures to
discover Cronin's body after his dis.
appearance and do not seem to be
doing any better now. ~ ai-sa
Human life is held in too light re-.
gard in this country. Political muir.
ders are SO common in the South as
hardly to attract attention. Ven
dettas in Kentucky and West Vir-
ginia have resulted in the killing of
scores of persons without any ade-
quate punishment. Judges have
been murdered in Kentucky for opin-
ions rendered ON the bench. Lynch.
ing is a common thing. These crimes
are all of recent date. If to these
is to be added political assassination
in a Northern city, without punish
ment, there will seem to be justifi-
cation for the claim of the friends of
Russia, such as Cassius NJ. Clay,
that life is less secure here than un-
der the Gar, while justice is more
tardy. ....- ..,.....,......
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
From Winchester Leader,

A collision occurred on Wednesday
in Rob't M. Wards law Office, be-
tween to members of the legal and
editorial profession. We are inform
ed that during the taking of deposit
tions in certain case, angry words
passed between Messrs. Julian Ward
and r. e. Byrd, eliminating in an
friendly embrace and the exchanging
of blows. The collision might have
resulted quite seriously had not 81 by
stander or two interfered and an Off
Ger of the law forced open the locked
door and assisted in restoring order.
Mr.. Byrd carries black spot beneath
one eye, while DIR. Wards forehead is
little red and he has little patch on
the knucke which caused the afore-
said black eye. Our neighbors must
have forgotten the Scripture injunc-
tion-'wheni smitten on one cheek
turn the other Also"
DEPOT. The new passenger depot
for the NJ. & p. Railroad, to be erected
in this city by Mr.. E. H. Defender
fer, will be handsome and convenient.
The building will be of brick, with a
frontage of so feet on Stewart and so
feet on Water st. It's expected to
be completed by the first of August.
Mr.. M. M. Lynch has been re-elect-
ed Superintendent of public Schools
forlthis county. He has been an &C.
tive and efficient superintendent, and
his re-appointment by the Board of
Public Works will no doubt give gen.
eral satisfaction. Messrs. w. F.
Meade and G.. E. Roy were also re-
elected for Clarke and Warren coun.
ties, respectively.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

OLD WHEELS FOR NEw.-There
have been received at Mount Glare
shops 1000 car wheels, which were
brought from Wilmington. They
were exchanged for tons and tons of
old wheels. Heretofore the old
wheels were broken up at the shops in
this city and other. places. and new
wheels were made out of them by
mixing one-third new iron with two
thirds of old iron. The last cylinder
of the four locomotives was finished
Saturday. and many think that this
ends the constructive work of the
road. Cumberland Neics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

Feed meat chopped fine regularly to
breeding hens.
Great losses may be prevented by shad-
ing the stems of all newly transplanted
trees.
Do not plant weevl eaten peas.
Keep the young cattle growing steadily.
Best authorities agree that feed goes fur
Their with the young animal than with
the old.
Always examine young nursery stock,
as the borer may already have been at
work and scale lice may be on the bark.
A diversity of crops distributes work,
receipts and expenses more evenly
through the year and through the years.
In no other way can the farmer SO radi-
cally do the work of nature to his adj
vantage as by using tile, for under drain
ago both lengthens the seasons and deep
ems the soil.
The smaller the field the more fence
required and the more land taken from
cultivation. The more oblong the field
the more fence required to inclose q given
area; conversely, the nearer square is
the field the less fence Ia required
American Agriculturist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

1 hereby give notice that the Teach
ers' Institute for Berkeley Co. will
convene at Martinsburg in the Court
House on Monday, June. 3D., 1899, at
8 o'clock a. M, and continue five
days, under the, instruction of Prof.
U. S. Flemming. al
A Teachers Examination will be
held on Saturday of the same week.
Chapter &c. section 80, School Law,
requires all teachers to attend some
institute in the State annually before
being admitted to examination, or
employed to teach. Teachers holding
four years. certificates are not exempt
from attendance, and trustees employ.
ing such teachers who are unable to
show a certificate of such attendance,
do so at their own risk. ...-.
Respectfully,
d. III. DODD, Co. Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01


SUNDAY A BAD DAY ON THE B. &
O.-John Pitcher, brakeman on the
First Division B. & o., fell off a freight
train near Mt. Airy, Sunday, and was
killed. He leaves a wife and several
children, and was from near Harper's
Ferry. Edward Brandt, aged %, was
killed by B. & o. engine near
Wheeling Sunday. Robert Kirty, OF
Piedmont, fell from a B. & o. train
Sunday and was fatally injured. VIM.
Burnap, engineer, fell from his cab
window at Oakland, Sunday; and was
seriously injured, The train kept on
for some distance when the fireman
shut off steam. Burnap was sent to
his home in Keyser.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01
We TaLs enc Rl.L wIlllnrlY.

The last item of news from the la.
boratcry is that the deadlest OF bac-
terra live and multiply on the bank
notes that we handle. Probably there
is not viler article that We ever
touch than bank note. Carried in
the pockets of the most leprous and
loathsome, it passes through the pock-
ct OF the refined. We would not think
of taking O pocket handkerchief that
had made any such round without
washing and fumigating. We could
not be induced TO put on the shirt OF a
tramp, but the money of the diseased
and communicating goes without a
thought into our inner pockets. What
disease we hug we do not think or
care.-Current Literature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-06-01

Forestry orators and theorists must adj
init after this season Of unprecedented
ruin that the rainfall Is governed by
causes beyond the range and influence of
forest trees and wood lots Common
sense indicates that the spongy mass of
moss and fallen leaves In every forest
must assist In holding moisture back. and
equalixing Its flow; but common folk
viii still fancy that the existence Of large
bodies of water and the evaporatiug
power Of the sums IA 3 have more To do
with creating rainfall than the planting
OF forest trees or the preservation Of over
ripe specimens Of pine, spruce or hem
lock, which have stepped growing and
which stand In the way Of the develop
ment Of the younger and more vigorous
forest trees. Boston budget