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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10
Happy Events.
ESKRIDGE-STIFF.

ESKRIDGE-STIFF.
Monday last, at s a. M, Mr.. A. A. Els
kridge, the popular Assistant Postmaster
of our city, was married to Mrs NJ "
Stiff, the daughter of Mr. s. A. Wilson.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of Mr.. Wilson, the father of
the bride, by Rev. A. A. Eskridge, the
father of the groom. Rev. Mr.. Eskridge
is superannuated minister of the
Methodist church. He is 90 years old
BERGIN-SHEEHAN.
Tuesday morning, at 8 o'clock, at St..
Francis church, Mr.. Frank Bergin and
Miss Nora Sheehan were united in mar
riage, Rev. Father McVerry officiating.
We have not the pleasure of the ac-
quaintance of the bride, but Mr.. Ber-
gin is well known as a thorough business
man, of high character, and popular
man of sterling qualities.
CRAIG-ANDERSON.
AT II o'clock yesterday morning, Mr.
J. R. Craig, of Richmond, formerly
Bob" Craig, of Staunton,) was married
to Miss Bette c. Anderson, daughter of
Mr.. r. A. Anderson, of this city. Rev. Dr.
Mcfarland officiated
Observation-Disclosures.
Yesterday morning, at s o'clock, at
the Lutheran church, Mr.. Newton B.
Rusmiselle, with the well known dry
goods house of I. Witt & Bro, was mar
ried to Miss Mollie lesser, the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of the late
John lesser. The Rev. W. R. Shealey,
pastor of the Lutheran church, officia-
ted
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Handy for travellers is Simmons Liver
Regulator in powder. II gan be carried
in !l the the packet.
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Entitled To The Best.

All are entitled to the best that their
money can buy, so every family should
have at once, bottle of the best fam
lily remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse
the system when costive or bilious. For
sale i'll soc. and 100 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Frosted feet may be cured in one OF
two days by the use Of Salvation Oil,
the great pain destroyer. For sale by
all druggists, IS cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

APPLES WANTED.-Call at Geo. F.
Clicks old stand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

A large proportion of the diseases which
cause human suffering, result from de-
engagements of the Stomach, Bowels and
Liver; DR.. Lees Liver Regulator removes
all these troubles. Trial bottles free at
p. L. Aliens drugstore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10
DEATHS.

September 20, 1889, at Buffalo Gap, Mrs. Viola
Bliss, wife of Thomas Bliss, in the 3Sth year of
her age.
In Richmond, of Brain Fever, Monday, Octo-
Der 7, at O'Clock, Lizzie 7. infant daughter of
James and Lizzie Burke.
September ~, 1889, Mrs. Sarah Jane, wife of
William Simmons and daughter Of William
Landes, ages 20 years and one month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Beecham's Pills act like magic on a
weak stomach.
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INDEX.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants of Augusta county, Va, have placed
in stock full line of Victor Remedies, as adj
vertsed in this issue, and take pleasure in offer
convincing guarantees that was ever placed be-
fore the general public.
These merchants are the leading and most en-
terpriSing citizens in this section; they are in
the full enjoyment Of honorable regulations in
the sphere of commerce and their endorsement
and guarantee cannot but convince the most
skeptical.
WHOLESALE
DIR. N. WAYT & BRO, Staunton
RETAIL.
u. T. KERR, .......................New Hope.
a
SMITH q RODEN, .............. =. WaynesbOrO,
MYERS & FISHBURN, ............ WaynesborO.
A. Y. SAMPSON. ....... Sampson.
McCORKLE BROS, ................. MiddlebrOok.
DIR. N. WAYT & BRO, observation-disclosures aunton
MAY Il ALDHIZER, .............. Lipscomb, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

The flow and quality of ones ideas
are more or less affected by the food
taken in the stomach A wine-glass of
Stonebraker's Stomach Bitters before
meals will insure,perfect digestion, which
means perfect health. 80 cents bottle.
Sold by grocers, druggists and dealers.
Ask for Stonebraker's Stomach Bitters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Our old friend. Mr. NJ. G. Jones, of
Rockingham, paid us a pleasant visit this
week. His presence reminded us of the
long ago, and recalled many boyhood as
sociations.
Our local politicians are making active
arrangements for the next campaign
They ordered box of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and feel confident and happy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

If pure blood is a guarantee against
Catarrh and like diseases, those who are
using Stonebraker's Blood and Liver
/ Corrector need apprehend no danger.
1t purifes the blood. 15Q doses for 81,
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A E Hansberger. crochet work by Miss under
ii, Miss Bette Tanner -
Warden & Co, embroidery by Miss undef 10.
Miss Florence Oft.
+. A Blakemore embroidered piano cover, Miss
Carrie Crowle.
Wheat & Summerson, handmade calico dress
by Miss, Miss Lucy Cooke.
Lushbaugh & Co, hearth rug, Mrs VIM Wh1te-
Scarver
w Fl Weller, specimen of drawn work for which
there were 81 contestants, Mrs Hoge.
Hon John Ii Crawford, collection of crochet
work s. specimens, Mrs K Dickson.
w l. Olivier collection of pickles, Mrs Il A
Fulcher.
Harris Bazaar, specimen of knitting, Mrs
Kennie.
+ Berkeley, patch work sofa cushion, Mrs S F
Miller.
Fauyer & Co, plain sewing, Mrs a Hartman
The Boss Special of Sewing Machine-fOr this
special to the lady receiving the largest number
of first premeums for articles of her own manu-
acture. The largest number, % premiums, We're
taken by lady not resident OF the District,
and consequently ineiigibte. Within the District
four ladies tied so that no award is possible.
FOR MARKMENSHIP.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10
Commissioners Sale of
Valuable Real Estate.

DURSUANT to decree Of the Circuit Court
Il of Augusta county, entered ON the ed
day Of May 1889, in the chancery cause of Win
die Sites VS.. John L. Whitesel the undersigned
Commissioners will offer for sale at public auc-
ton in front of the Court House in the city OF
Staunton,
SATURDAY, Nooember 9th, 1889,
at Il o'clock M, that valuable tract OF land con-
tanning twenty-fOur acres and nine poles or
land, adjoining the lands of David Sheets, Chris
tian Wine and others. This tract Of land is in
good neighbOrhOod, convenient to churches
mills, schools, and near Fort Defiance ON the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The land is of
excellent quality and In a fair state Of cultiva-
ton.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the balance in one, two and three
years with interest from date, the purchaser ex-
ecuting bonds with approved personal security
for the deferred payments, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
GEORGE S. LIGHTNER
CHARLES CURRY.
Commissioners
u. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, hereby certify that George s.
Lightner. one OF the COmmi SSiOnerS in the
cause above named has executed the bond re-
quired Of him according to law.
Given under nay nand this sth day Of October,
1889.
oct10-tds j. N. RYAN, Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Mr.. D. N. Moore, of Ferrol, and his
beautiful wife, were in the city last Tues
day, Mr.. Moore has just returned from
the funeral obsequies of his sister, who
died in Kingston, Ontario, after years of
wasting illness. He found on his return
gratifying progress at the Ferrol (now
Aurora) mines--everything looking
Splendid as he remarked, after arduous
and expensive labor. He informed
us that it would be sixty days before
they would be ready to ship ores, as the
track to the mines will not be ready be-
fore that time, Mr., Moore and his asso-
ciates are valuable acquisitions to Vir-
ginias industrial corps, and we hope their
presence and success may and will in
vite scores of others of like capacities
and ability. He is more than pleased
with his purchase, and will work it to
Its full capacity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Ton kIB-has taken personal charge
OF his restaurant. He keeps oysters in
every style. and has on hand game of all
kinds, in season. Game prepared with
special care and in the best style. Tom
knows how to please the people. Call
and see him at the old stand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10
THE MARKETS.

There is not much produce offering, the farm
ers being too busy with seeding to haul it in
Wheat is comparatively dull. Wequote:
Flour, family, $4.25 extra, 1915. Wheat, 80 te
SIC. Corn, As to 47c. Oats, 20 to &c. Timothy
hay, $40 to IL.
LIVE STOCK-Balttmore, October BEST
beeves, 1915 to $500. Sheep, 8 to 41sc gross
Lambs, 4 to SIC gross. Hogs, 64 to 6Kc.
Richmond, October BEST cattle, 3H to 4c
gross. Sheep,3 to &c gross. Lambs, 5k to Sc
G to- net
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

L1LOWERS! FLOWERSI! FLOWERS!H
At FallOn's Green Houses, Lewis Street,
StauntOn, Va, there can always be found a
beautiful assortment OF
MARECHAL NEIL ROSES, BUDS and
CUTELOWERS, GREENHOUSE
AND BEDDING PLANTS,
And all growths usually kept in a first class
Flower Garden and Greenhouse.
Among the maAy varieties to be found at my
establishment call special attention to the
R0SES-Ever B1oeRsSRg Hybri6s,
Chambers, dc.
A full stock always on exhibition, and / shat
be pleased to have the pubic call and inspect.
DESIGNS IN CUT FLOWERS A SPECIALITY
keep large assortment OF TOMATO, CAR
RAGE, CELERY and other plants for sale at the
earliest planting days of the season.
Also handsome stock OF EVERGREENS.
april JOHN FALLoN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

T OST OR STRAYED.-A medium sized JERSEY
IA cow, mouse color, dark nose horns bent
IN, and has bump on one of her tits Left my
mouse last Monday week. Information leadins
TO nef recovery viii be literally paid for.
PLUNkETT & CLARKE
Octo-St SHANNON,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

Department Class Thoroughbred Horses
1st premium.
Stallion 4 VI old, Garth & Co., Charlottes-
vile, I'd pr.
Stallion ; " old, Dr. Wilson, Augusta,
1st pr.
Dep. /. Glass american Roadsters.
Stallion 4 VI, I. NJ. Hewitt, Charles CITY;
Stallion VI, Tate sterrett, Rockbridge. Cd
Stallion 5 VI, T E Friend. Staunton. LIST pr.
Stallion , W, G G Nickel, W Va, I'd pr
Stallion , VI, Geo G Maslin, StauntOn, 1st
Stallion . VI, H NJ Cooke & Bro, Albemarle,
I'd pr.
Stallion VI, DR. J E Arbuckle Augusta, list
pr
Mare W, NJ Hewitt, Charles City, LIST pr.
Mare 5 VI, L Friend Augusta, 1st pr
Mare VI, Tate Stearett, Rockbridge. I'd pr.
Mare under W. A II Curd Augusta, 1st pr.
Dep. /. Glass 3.-Saddle, adapted to breeding
Of Improved Riding Horses.
Stallion 4 VI, Wilson & Trimble Augusta,
1st pr.
Stallion W. VIM A Pratt, Augusta % pr
Stallion 3 VI, Gilkeson d Maslin, Augusta
1st pr.
Mare Tyr, N F. Gilkeson, Augusta, 1st pr.
Mare VI, Jno Rodgers, Augusta, ID pr.
Il,
1st pr.
Mare . VI, Miss Fannie McComb, Augusta
list pr.
Mare VI, T NJ Hewitt. Charles City, I'd pr.
Dep. Glass 4.-IIeayy Draft Register or
Imported.
Stallion Ayr, Jordan & Son, Newbern, 1st pr.
Stallion VI Jordan & Son. Newhern I'd pr.
Stallion 5 W, A Myers, Rockingham,
1st pr.
Stallion. , VI, BE Myers, Rockingham,
LIST pr.
Stallion , w. Harper Harman, Augusta, ID
pr.
Stallion l VI, Warner Woods, Albemarle,
! 1st pr.
Stallion VI, Jordan & Son, Pulaski. I'd pr.
Stallion sucking colt Jordan & Son, Pu-
laski, list and ID prs.
Mare 4 W, Jordan & Son, Pulaski, 1st and
ID prs.
Mare 3 VI, Jordan & Son, Pulaski, 1st pr.
Mare 2 yr, Jordan & Son, Pulaski, 1st pr.
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NOR SALE OR RENT.

i
valuable farm of 800 ACRES, OF which 200
acres are in cultivation The improvements
consist Of large brick dwelling and the usual
farm out-houses, all in good condition. The
lind is OF good quality, large portion OF 1t be-
ing river bottom. This property is situated i'm
mediately along the line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad; Is distant only few hundred
yards from Goshen Depot and one mile from
Victoria furnace, which affords a fine market
for all farm produce.
Parties wishing to rent must be thoroushIv
reliable and well recommended.
For terms and full information apply to
Mrs. r. G. STANARD.
octl0-4t Goshen Bridge, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

For Disordered Liver try Beecham' s
Pills.
Hartman I, Earman, son of Joseph H.
laarman, Esq, formerly of Staunton,
died in Roanoke, on the 9Th inst, OF kid
ney trouble. He leaves a wife and two
children, father and mother and numer-
Gus relatives to mourn their loss. His only
sister died in the same place year or SO
ago, and now the only remaining broth
er has been called to join the innumera-
bic caravan, leaving the parents child
less. He was % years of age.
All persons wishing accurately adjust
ed glasses should call at my Office at
once, as shall remain in Staunton only
until Oct 18th. Phil. Knapp,
sep19 optican.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

EHoR SALE:-That elegant S-room. 2story
w.. ira frame house, situated ON Halle Street,
MeSb End. one good store room, a never failne
well, good cistern, stable grapes, pears peach
es , anu 1 oIner me fruit: Property in good re
pair. For full Information, address
.s NJ. f. PETERFISH,
sop" StauntOn, Va:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

PUBLIC SALE.-f not sold privately before
4 that day, on Friday, November list.
1889, | will, as Executor Of John HUFF, de,
ceased, offer for sale on the premises, on which
said John HUFF resided, 3 miles east of MI Sid
ney, the following property. About LIB acres of
GOOD land, moderate Improvements; also farm
ing utensils, some live stock and household and
kitchen furniture ~
Terms made known on day of sale.
aug=tdS Erecntor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

For Disordered Liver try Beecham' S
Pills
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10
Issued every Thursday Morning

October, 10 1889.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-10

BurkhOlder, whip, Fannie Iannehiil.
Whitmore & Liggett, habit, Mollie BUSH.
M E Doyle, bride, Christine Hartman
Misses under 16 years of age
Dinkle & Lang, diamond pin, Mary Lam
bert.
Kingan, earrings, Edna Brown.
G A Gladke riding habit, Mamie McChes-
ID B Landes, photographs, Mary Opie:
S NJ Donald, material for riding habit, Ella
Danner.
Misses under IA years of age
President Todds S. gold, Drucilla Good
win.
Secretary Pratt's s. gold Fontaine Ransom
F ID johnson g. Son, S. whip Fannie Farrer
| Maslin & Booker, S. whip, Juliette Mont
gomery.
Edward Echols, S. gold, Claude II Wilson
Mason Miller Texas bride, Harry Boiling
&C Berry, boots, Harry Lambert
SPECIAL FOR BABIES.
! MF Gilkerson's baby carriage, Evelyn Nc
I GheSney Buchanan, under 2 years.
NJ G Trieber's hanging lamp, Juliet Miller
SPECIAL FOR FARMERS.
Mr. Thos Kivlighan, bale of timothy nay ii y
S Hamilton.
Jas H Woodward, oats, to Isaac Keister. .
A Braxton, for salt risen bread, co contes
tants,) Denva Nolan.
Bumgardner & McQuaide, for corn p Houff
Clemmer Hogshead for rye, d n wilson:
Staunton (Va.) Nursery Co, assortment OF ap
~
pies, G. V & K Parkins. .
A Loeb & Co, collection Of vegetables, II
( WOodson
Myerly 4 Andrews. mixed hay, Fl A Hamii
Andrew Boiling, yeast bread, go contestants
Mrs f NJ GnOde.
Baker & Brown, lnnghery wheat, Geo
Schmocker.
III F Lyle & Co, for wheat, e L Houft.
H Lyle & Co, for corn, Isaac keistef. =.
Special offered by the Palmer Bowman Co. 81 20
the best grade shOrthorn COW or heller aWaroe
to Geo f. SghmOcker of Augusta,
G Julian Pratt, of Walnut Stock Farm, ~
grade Jersey heifers, to w Todd, :.
NJ Erskine Miller Eastwood stock Farm, IL
grade Jersey COW, Chas Grattap.
Barth the ClOthier, special for heavy afait Col
TO Samuel Byers & Son.
VIM Wholey, for pen fat hogs, II $ Hamlitoi
sPECILs FOR HOUSEHOLD WORK.
Staunton Spectator, for rag carpet, Mrs A l. FL
geman. ,4
stanton VINDIcAToR, for honey, w /. ware
VIM Burke, for country cured ham, Mfs r.
Fulcher. ,,.
VIM Burnett, for butter, Miss Bette Ihoma
r L StrattOn, for fruit cake, Mrs W Ioou;
Hon Lightne1, for pound cake py d WIS
Miss Susie Hamilton.
Eakle, Splitter & Co, collection OF Jellles, MIS-
A Sniteman. N,
Eakle, Splitter & Co, collection of preserves MI
H M Spencer.
Kreuger, Jeweler, for butter, Mrs Bear ga -,
NJ Erskine Miller, butter by Miss unoer 10 MN
Marian e Pratt.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-22

in., and Edmunds sioux ia ts, also
about one acre Of section 10, using the
funds for improving the prison grounds.
By Miller--Amending the local option
law with a view to strengthening the
law.
BY Aikenf-Providing for amendment
to articles of incorporation.
By MISUNDERSTANDING to women tax
payers the right of suffrage.
By Misunderstanding chapter 157
Of the general laws of 1885, relating to
weights and measures.
By Bixler-Amending laws in relation
to publishing mortgage foreclosures in
the newspapers. Requires notice to be
published in newspaper nearest the land.
By Smith-Making the salary of the
chaplain $3.50 per day.
By McHugh-Providing for the taxa.
tion Of express companies.
In committee of the whole the Lisbon
and Minor normal school bills again
came up for consideration.
Mr.. Newman recited facts heretofore
reported and cause Of Minor. His bill
was recommended to pass.
Mr.. Douglass bill for an imbecile school
at Webster was under discussion when
the committee arose and the house ad-
journed.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-22
WANT LIGHTER BURDENS.
The National Tariff Reform, League Meets
la Chicago.

The National Tariff Reform, League Meets
la Chicago.
CHICAGO, Feb. a0.-The convention of
the American Tariff Reform association
began business at the Madison Street
theater a! o'clock p. m., when
John Il. White, secretary Of the associa-
tion, called the meeting TO order. and
nominated for temporary chairman
Edwin Burritt Smith, which was carried
unanimously. Mr.. Smith read an al
dress prepared by him, which was fire.
qucntiy Uninterrupted by applause when
ever mention was made of President
Cleveland and whenever the great neces-
sity Of reforming the tariff was men
toned. After the appointment of com.
mittees a resolution was presented and
adopted urgently requesting congress
that if in their wisdom they consider
taxation blessing, they shall increase it
as much as possible, but if they deem it
burden, they shall strive to make it as
light as possible.
A number Of five-minute speeches
were then made, after which the chair
man read President Cleyeland's letter TO
the convention as follows:
lhree cheers were proposed Tor the
president. which were given with a
will.
The report of the committeee on or
ganization was read, ex-Governor j.
Sterling Morton, of Nebraska, being
named for president Of the organization.
A committee conducted Governor Nor
ton to the platform and his appearance
was the signal for deafeping cheers. He
convention took a recess until evening
TO meet in Central Music Hall.
At the evening session speeches were
made by T. q. Spearnian, of Brooklyn,
&, X. Ladd, Of Illinois, and Governor
Buckner, Of Kentucky, in behalf Of tar
lit reform. There was an audience of
fully l,000 men and good sprinkling of
women present. The listeners were not
loud in their approval.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-22
FOR -FOUR NEW STATES
Senate aud House COnfcrees
Reach an Agreement on the
Omnibus Bill.
Two Dakotas, Montana and Washing
ton to Come in by Presidential
Proclamation.
Date for Holding Constitutional COnyen.
tiOns Is May 15-Rumors eta
Presidential Veto.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.--The conferees
on the omnibus territorial bill have
reached an agreement. MIR. Barnes, OF
the house conferees, refused TO sign the
report AS agreed upon, the report
omits New Mexico from the bill, divides
Dakota into two states, and admits Mon.
tana and Washington as states. All are
to be admitted by proclamation by the
president, and the senators and repre-
sentatives are TO take their seats in con-
gress next December. The date OF
elections for constitutional conventions
in the several territories is May 18th.
The constitutional conventions in all
the territories are to meet on July 4, as
originally provided. But the constitu
tions thus framed and the Sioux Falls
constitution IL that he adopted in South
Dakota, are all to be submitted to the
people Of the respective territories for
ratification or rejection on the first Tues
day in October instead Of the November
election, as provided in Springer's Till.
The report will be presented to the sen.
ate and house at the first opportunity.
There is rumor that the president may
veto the bill.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-02-22
HAaTFoRo's HOTEL HORROR.

scores of Gnests Buried In the Ruins Of
the Park Central House---Twenty Taken
Out Dead and Ten Injured.
HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. l9.--The boiler
in the Park Central hotel, this city, blew
up with terrific force ut o'clock a. m,
totally wrecking the entire front of the
structure and
BrRYING FIFTY PEOPLE
or more. The cause Of the accident is
not at present known, but it is supposed
to have resulted from the explosion Of
the boilers in the basement and, from
the havoc created in adjoining buildings.
the explosion theory seems the most
probable. Every window in the Earl
house, right across Allyn street, was
broken and the walls were smashed in
many places. The noise of the fall
aroused the whole city, and in very
few minutes large crowd surrounded
the scene. II was a sight of horror, and
one that will never be forgotten by the
spectators. Flames completely envel-
oped the ruins and the shrieks Of the
wounded and dying rose high above the
hoarse shouts OF the firemen and the
noise of the engines. which had been
summoned by an alarm sent in from the
fire department.
1t is the most horrible catastrophe that
has ever been known in Hartford. and
when the list Of dead and wounded Is
completed, it will be found to be horror
equal to any that has taken place within
the last half century. 1t is believed that
NOT LESS THAN FIFTY ARE DEAD,
but it cannot be definitely stated, ~ the
night clerk. MIR. Terry. is among the
missing and his books are destroyed.
Nearly all the help employed in the
hotel were saved. They occupied the
sleeping apartments in the east wing
Of the annex. hich was only partly
wrecked by the explosion. Some forced
their way out themselves, others were
helped out. The entire main section of
the hotel was gone,
ONLY PILE OF DEBRIS
remaining. The scenes about the ruins
were horrible. In the center of the spot
where the building stood were man.
his wife and n little girl. No help could
get to them and they finally
FELL BACK lNFO THE FLAMES
and died in plain sight of the spectators.
The little one cried for help. but the man
and woman uttered not word. but cm.
braced in each others arms. and
MKT DEATH BRArEIS.
Away out near the annex the shrieks of
a woman caused the blood of the people
looking on To turn cold as they saw a
young girl lying with her body half
across a beam. u look of agony on her
face. Finally the support fell and she
DISAPPEARED FROM SIGHT.
Owing to the destruction of the register
Of the hotel the names of many OF the
guests cannot I've ascortaincd. The cat
astrophe is generally supposed to have
been caused by an explosion of the
boiler, although some doubt has been ex-
pressed on this point. as the building had
been popularity supposed to be unsafe.
1t was built on made" ground. The
street department and the railroads have
furnished their forces of laborers with
Jacks, etc. and the work Of
SEARCHING FOR BODIES
is now going forward in a systematic
manner