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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-01
CTAR BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

No1lcE.
The stockholders OF the pittsburgh and Mex
lean Til. Mining Company arc hereby notified
that a meeting vii! be hell In the City OF Pits.
bu'gh, State Of Pennsylvania, ut the Office o.
Frank W. sm!ta, No. % Diamond street, on
Monday. the eGth day Of May. 1879. ut 1 O'Clock
offered increasing the capital stock OF the said
company from one million dollars 10 fifteen
hundred thousand dolla.s. and the nun Der Of
shares Of capital stock OF said company from
ten thousGud shares to fifteen, thousand shares
OF the par vuluc OF one hundred dollars a Shaic.
FRANK ". SMITH,
myl.1h Attorney for said cnmpBnv.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-01
Goo. R. Taylor-New Spring Goods.

Begs to announce the arrival Of his regular purchase Of
New Spring and Summer Stock, and its completion in
riety has never been equaled by any previous effort. Many
kinds Of choice and desirable dress fabrics have been pro-
cured at extraordinarily low prices, and in some cases less
than the actual cost Of Importation. For instance: All
wool Serge Sutings in new colors, forty inches wide, fromC
50 to 60 cents. Pure Silk Warp forty inch Henriettas in
staple colors, rs cents, and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-01

A RE YOU MARRIED? If NOT
IA send your nditcSR. with Stann. IN Tiip
AMERICAN CORRESPONDING CLUE rH'
BOX CTS. Clarkshurg, " Va ntis'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-01
To Loan.
Stockholders Meetings.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,

OFFICE or TIE WHEELING natural GAS co.
800 : WHkiLiSO, " Va, Alfl n. ish
The aunusl meeting Of the STOCKHOLDERS CiIni..
company VIII DO held NJ It's general 0rIrt, IA
l42o Uhapline street, Oh M0alay, Nay D, $50. NJ
~ o'clock Il. IN. ''""
Transfer books will DO closed from Ap,Il ~
1890, 70 Muy ., 1890, bpth Inclusive. ''
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-05-01

trp,e,cd ut tho posoH!ce a. Wheeling. W. Va,
second .ClHls mEttef.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
4 Newsy Day at Rockland.

Special TO the kennebee Journal.
RocxLASp, July 20.-Tae petition filed
in the Knox County Probate Court by Mrs
MIX. Dnsmore of Boston, a daughter and
Miss Mxude Anderson a granddaughter Of
the late Capt. Samuel piiisbury, to revoke
spa annul the articles Of adoption Of WI
liam Howard Clarke by that gentlemen was
today dismissed by the ldge. In accord
ance young Clark who is at present study
ing law with Hon. c. +. I.Ittle6eld of this
city, will receive share Of the LEGACY re
ported to be between $50 600 and s75 900,
| nroyiding no appeal is n ade to the Supreme
Court.
There was slight FIRE in the fruit store
of &. C. Hall at the South end yesterday
afternoon which was cx,ingulshed with only
small damage resulting. An alarm from
box 50 called out the department whose
services were not found necessary. Cause
unknown.
Robert Campbell sailor hsiiing from
Portland and Robert Sanders of this city
were arrested Friday Afternoon on charge
of appropfiating $50 from the purse of
Mrs. Julia Hills. They were arraigned be-
fore Judge Hicks Saturday morning police
court, the former being found guilty of lar
ceny. the latter as an sccompliee.
This afternoca Campbell was fned SIS,
while Landers appealed to the Supreme
Court.
Heayy rain, accompanied by thunder,
lightning and hsIlstones nearly the size of
peas, occurred Saturday afternoon. The
oldest residents have never known any
thing like it at this season Of the year. The
rain was very much needed in this section
The ffteen.yesr-old daughter of John
Eastman, residing at the South End. was
o7ercome by the severe heat of Thursday
and Friday aud became prostrsted, remain
ing deiirious and nearly blind for some
time. The doctors report it to be severe
case. but the patient will probably recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
CHARRED REM AIMS
Toll q Tale Too Horrible to Contsm-
plate

CoLUMBiA. :. e., July 20-one of the
most horrible crimes on record is reported
to have been committed on st. Marys
Island, an unfrequented spot in CollentoD
county. Paddy Grant lived there with his
wife, Phoebe, al d another woman supposed
to be on intimate tsrms with graat IRE
quently visited his wife. ON Wednesday
last Grant informed relations Of his wife
tina, she was severely hurt the week befor
by the explosion Of a kerosene lamp was II
bad condition Relatives found her burpt
from knees up in front only and terrib iy
| charred and speechless. She died when AZ
attempt was made to remove her. NJ
traces of oil could be found on the Dol
and no traces Of burning below the X .ee'
of the woman.
These and contradictory slater ,ent'
caused the arrest Of Grant, but he est aped
from the guards. Having been recap -ured
| he requested permission to return TO hi'
room for a short time. Almost in imedi
a,ely the report of a gun was beard. and il
wa. found that he had placed the muzzle
| of his musket against his stomsch and cx-
| ploded it, blowing a hole clear through
| himself. It is thought the keroseoe wa,
poured over bis wife BY himself. and the
other woman set il on fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Funeral OF Rev. II. Bernard Carpenter

BRIpGros, July 20.-Rev. II. Carpenter
remains arrived here from Bar Harbor
Friday night, accompanied by Mrs. Car
pen'er, bis son Harry, Mrs. Carpenter
brother, Chesley II. Bailey, and Mrs. Col
French of Boston. They were met Gu
route by delegation of Bridgton citizens
'fhe funeral was held this afternoon a,
the home of Capt K L. Bailey. Mrs Car
penter's father. The services were con
Quoted by Prof. Sewall, d. l.. of the Ban
2or Seminary. There were rich floral of,
ferings, including an elaborate one from
Colonel and Mrs. Jonas French, who were
present. His Shakespeare class and Bar
IIarbor friends also sent floral pieces. The
pail bearer. were DR.. Brady. DIR. VI. P.
Potter, Maj II A. Shorey, Hon. Charles
Z. Gibbs, Z. 7. Burnham and Paul l..
Chandler. There was large attendance
including former Bridgton Pensioners OF
the deceased
Mr.. Carpenter wss greatly beloved by
the entire community among whom he lived
and preached, and whose best interests and
happiness. secular and spiritual he had ear
nestly striven to promote. To our people
his death means not only the extinction OF
rare genius but the loss of q warm hearted
devoted friend. Here he composed "Liber
smoris." Mr.. Carpenter WAS buried in
Capt. Bailey's lot in North Bridgton GENE.
terry. His family will remain here short
time before returning to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Aged Lady Burned to Death at Bucks
port

BANGOR, July 20.--A shocking accident
occurred at Bucksport, Saturday forenoon.
resulting in the death of Mrs. Mary IIincks
one of the aged and respected women OF
that place. Mrs. Hincks, who is about s.
years old, has no family in Bucksport, and
has been bosrder at the residence of Mr..
Joshua Hopkins. This morning early, she
was about the house as usual, and in par.
tieularly good spirits, seemingly. About
the middle o. the forenoon she went up tu
her room, and as she was gone an unusual
length of time, some of the members of the
family went upstairs to see if any harm
had befsllen her. They were startled to
! fnd her lying across piece of furniture
IN the room. with her clothes burned almost
| entirely from her, and was just about
breathing her last.
| 10 some manner her dress had taken fire
and her age and infrmities prevented hei
| from checking herself or securing aid tc
DO it When found, she was so far gone
"a 10 be able to offer no explanation for the
accident, and in few moments she passed
away. There is no possible way in which
the accident could be explained. Mrs
IIinck's only relative in Buckspor, was .
niece, but she was well known there an
very much esteemed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
commissionsrs Make = Thorough In
spection Of the Ksnnebec Cectral-

ASf[LAA- 10 t-4r GNE1tAcArN S1S4I ~
GAxbfssE, July 3o.--Ths Railroad Com
nissioners were in the city Saturday, and
ia the afternoon inspected the narrow
xusge keansbec Central railroad. going
over the line from Randolph 10 Togus BY
special train The party consisted Of Gem
missionsrs WiIdes. Msrsiand and Bowers.
Col 4. c. FArrinztor. clerk Of the board,
A. {. Snlphen. ESQ.,, and Capt +. ID.
Haley Of the Board Of DI eters Of the
railroad, Chief Eagineer Frederick Dan
forth and bis assistant, r. Z. Hall. >aper-
intendens L2wton, Mrs Caleb stevens,
Mss Elesnor Stevens, Miss Maud Robinson
and the Journal representative.
The party ieft the Rudolph terminus at
about 80, the train being under the charge
of Engineer Page and Fireman Williams.
The run was made slowly 10 order that the
commissioners might examine the track as
they went over Il. Occasional stops sere
made to permit Of cis.e inspection of the
bridges 4nd eulverts. The run was made
in about three-auarters of an hour. The
commissioners were zgreea5iy surprised n
the handsome station al the Togus terminus
aod wer. shown through the building by
Mr.. Danforth. A few minutes before the
return General Stephenson, Governor of
the Home, arrived at the car aad greeted
the party, cordially welcoming them to the
Home. The return trip was made in fifteen
minutes, the ear riding easily despite the
lively rate of speed attained at some por-
tions of the trip.
The severe shower which visited this sec
ton just previous TO and during the inspec
ton presented the work In its worst posi-
bic condition but it nevertheless was found
in excellen: shape, but llt,le washing being
apparent. The road would have been near
ly bsllasted had not the rains prevented.
bus as it was the work received words of
commentator from the inspectors, es-
peciAliy the bridges ard culverts. which
they pronounced unusually well con-
strueted. The members of the Board took
no action after the inspection. the time
being insufficient as they desired TO reach
their homes the Sabbath. They will meet
in Augusta on Monday to submit their re-
port. No trains will he run over the lire
until the balla.ting has progressed suf-
hciently to ensure the trips being made
with perfect safety. This will take but a
day or two and regular trains will run
twice day by the latter part of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Murder and Inoeudiarism.

Qrnnsc. July eo.--The Ave victims Of
Friday mornings tirc are nov believed to
have been murdered. Pierre Maranda.
father Of the family, who arrived here .
few days ago from Worcester, Macs, to-
take his family to his new home In Massa-
chuseits, is sxid to have had $1,000 In his
possession
Rumor is current that Maranda. HE
wife and three children were murdered be-
fore the tire was started. Their charred re-
mains were taken to st. Charles cemetery
Yesterday, hut today. In consequence Of
rumors. Dr. Lavoire and Boldue were
sent to the chsrnel house to make . post
mortem examination. Ellie Dufour. . 10
year old boy swore nj the corroner's inquest
Saturday that, about fortnight ago, Della
mare. In whose tavern the fire originated.
and who 10 now prisoner by order Of the
coroner, offered him 81 TO set fre 10 the
house. snd $40 II he succeeded In burninR &
it, giving him minute instructions where 10
find matches. A tremendous sensation hes
been caused by this evidence. and the IN
quest Was immediately adjourned till Tucs-
day. Dellsmarre was heavily insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Molten Metal Bufsts From an Ex.
plodins Furnace.

NAw YoRK, July 2o.-A big blast fur
mace, filled with several tons of melting
iron exploded Saturday afternoon in Cas-
sidy & Adler's foundry, at No. lSl West
Fifty fifth street, and the half molten con-
tents were scattered among a score of
wcrkmen. Seventeen men were struck
down and more or less burned. and at least
one of them will die OF his INJURIES.
AT O'Clock the blast was put on. which
so increased the heat that tile iron would
ordinarily have been ready 10 pour about
an hour later. Nearly $50 men would have
been on hand ST 2 o'clock, when the fur
mace was TO have been tapped. to run the
molten metal into the moulds II was the
duty of the furnace tender to break up oc.
cssionslly the crust viii h forms upon the
top of the contents, in order to iberste the
gases which are generated in the msss be
meath. 1t is supposed that the crust WAS
neglected too long. Suddenly there WAS
q shock as if of the bursting of great gun.
aud blast of flame which prostrsted every
one before it, The first fiery breath was
of blazing gas, which singed the hair and
bistered the flesh Of all whom il touched.
A great irregular rent about four by Ave
feet, on the easterly side of the furnace,
Hhu uttU TORN VIII uFtt
the air was filled also with pieces of FIRE
brick and unmelted metal, which were
hurled even to the wall of the building,
more than ffty feet away. Several of the
wofkmen were struck by the flying missiles
and badly hurt
A moment later the door Of the furnace,
about foot below the rent in the side. flew
open, and then the molten metal which had
settled below the Point of the first e1plo-
sion, poured out in s-iiood. Two or three
of the men were caught in il and horribly
burned. One of them, Peter :. Collins,
was drawn back into the seething mass by
the counter drsught which followed the ex-
plosion. His companions, who rushed to
the rescue from other parts of the estab-
lisbment, pulled him from his frishtful
position. Two others were also burned by
the molten iron. The injuries of the others
were caused by the burning gas liberated
by the explosion SID by the hot missiles
which struck them. John Howard who
stood little 10 one siic of the point of ex-
plosioD. was badly scorched by the burning
gas. and then hurled into great iron tank
containing about three feet Of water six feet
away. He was stunned by the shock. as
were all the victims. and he would have
drowned had not the rescuing workmen
pulled him out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21

BANGOR, July 20.-The Bsngors put up
a rafting game Saturday. and the Portlsnds
were not in it after the fourth inning
RUBY was in the box for the homs team and
the hits well scattered. while he was given
splendid support behind the bat and in the
field. kirmes and Donohue put up very
lively game for the home team and Kelley
bstted hard For the Portlands, Drury and
McGovern played good ball, but Maroney
was batted bard at critical moments. There
were two brilliant double plays by the
Portlsnds The Bangors not only batted
and 1elded well. but gave fine exhibition
of base running. and the cranks are all
satisfied with the team which is to represent
the city this year. The score by innings
Bangor, 900 021 x-7
Portland. y o 90 | ~ o.
Three base hit-Bargor /. Two base
hits Bangor [, Portland 2 Errors Ban
Vor ). Portland 10. Batteries-Ruby and
sullivan, Maroney and Flsvin.
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Later.

Vas WEKr, Ohio July 20. The shock
ing murder of engineer yandeever of Gin
cinnati, jackson & Mackinaw railroad while
on his engine. and probable fatal wounding
his fireman, Sam Roadhouse, resulted to-
day in the arrest of the latter charged with
the crime. lie protest, his innocence and
sticks to his first statement that they were
both assaulted by an unknown man.
They were known to bave been quarrel.
ling for several days and the detective the
ory is that Vsndeever knocked the fireman
down, injuriug his head horribly on the
coal in the tender. The detectives thir /
the latter struck the engineer with the
hammer, which Was found covered with
blood The officers are searching fol
Blair Mock, who was sent to the penjten-
tiary on Vandeever's testimony and who
swore TO kill the latter. 1t is Known that 4
man answ ering Moek's description asked il
Vande ever was On the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
collegiaps Again Defeated

LEWISTON, July i9.-The Levissons and
Worcester Coiiegisns played another inter.
estins game here this afternoon, the home
team again winning.
Rain put An end to the game before the
ninth inning Was completed The Lewis
tons scored four runs in their half. making
their total score Is, and the Coileeians had
scored two With one ont. making their score
eight The score reverted to the end Of
eighth 0'Conneil again got heme ra1
hit over the fence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21

81 American Baak.- recently reported BY
Chairman Dofsey from the House commit
tee on banking and currency, 10 exciting
considerable interest. and there 10 some
prospect Of action upon is Of the present
session, unless CooSress sdiourns ss an
earlier date than is nov generally expected.
The bill 10 the outcome Of the report Of
the committee on barking Of the Inierna
nonal American Conference, Of which com
miftee Senator uuftado vas chairman.
The recommendations Of the committee
we're approved by Secretary Blaine. and
BY President Harrison in his special mes
cage transmitting the report to Congress.
Among the reasons given BY Seno Hursa-
do and his colleagues in support Of their
recommendations we're these; That even
after the establishment Of better means of
transportation between American nations it
viii be slov and unsatisfactory anless per
cons engaged in international commerce
shall have banking facilities which shall.
in some mea,urs, liberate them from the
practical moroto., Of credit whi,h 10 row
hell BY the bankers Of London and the
European continent, thai commerce might
thus be greatly extended, ''even if there
were no improvements in transportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
From Beautiful Belfast.
( Special to the kennebec Journal. !

Special to the kennebec journal.
BEtFAsr, July l9.-Steam yacht Sus
qnehannsh. owned by Suckney of New
York, with party on board consisting OF
Hon. Arthur SewaIl. Gen. T. W. Hyde
John II. Humphrey, James Mcclellan, T
II. Moses, Arthur Roswick and other Bstl
parties anchored here Friday night. Tn,
marty were joined by c. B. Hszt ltiue
Esq., President of the B. & NJ. l.. K. K.
and John II. Qlimby OF the Savings Bank
The report which went the rounds of the
papers last week that msckerel had struck
in at Northport is entirely uufounded.
few small tinker" have been caught Al
Mstinicus Isle. but none have yet been
taken in Penobscot Bay.
A lawn tennis tournament Is talked of to
take place the second week In August.
Mr.. Rupert B. Mathews of augusta hs.
been licensed to preach fer one year by the
Waldo County Ministerial Association
Mr.. Mathews has already filed the pulpi.s
of the Methodist churches here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Original Package Discussed in the
House.

Henderson reported the general deieier
cy appropriation bill. the las, Of the regular
appropriation bills 10 be acted upon initia-
appropriation of s5,I40.4i0
NJ Rsa of Arkansas introduced q joint
resolution directing the secretary of the it
terror to suspend the Issue Of patents for
lands of the nion Pacific Railroad Con-
panv until the adjustment Of the debt due
the niied States from said company, ald
authorizing the attorney general to institute
such legal proceedings a. may be In his
opinion necessary to subject the lands
granted to and held BY said company to the
payment Of the debt due to the I nited
States. Referred to the committee on put
lie lands
the original package bill.
Thompson explained And advocated the
bill The debate vas continued by Lshl-
bach Of New Jersey, Inghsm Of Texas
Rogers Of Arkansas, Hsyes of Iovs and
Stewart Of Vermont The latter declared
that the drift Of the supreme court had been
constantly in the direction Of GENERALIZATION
He vas = republican. but be vac . States
rights man, and as such be vas in favor Of
the pending legislation. He vss willing to
support either the Senate or House bill, tu,
under all the circumstances he thought il
better 10 pass the Senate measure, because
it more nearly met the present emergency
Several other speeches we're made, pro snd
con, when the House took recess till even
ing. the session 70 be for debaie only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
A Poor Fisherman in Trouble With
the French.

ST. p,rRRs. Miq., july eo--Thc
schooner Mary, 80 tons, owned by . poor
fisherman At Placentia Bay. which WA
chartered by Chsfe Roseblanohc ~ Wsst
Newfoundland to carry n cargo of dry 90 L.
fish to st Johns, arrived here loslcd " ith
600 red Quintals and 10 barrels os cod y ,es
On these latter are paid bounty for fr snch
catch and cure Of - per barrel snd they
are used in France as bait for the ~ rhine
fishery. The foreign article ia eoaAsV iently
strictly prohibited.
The customs officer caught tbe rev Of
the Mary landing three barrels os roes Of
the value of 81 The vessel ~ . salzsd
and French guard put on bos I'd. The
crew were lodged ashore waiting utal be.
fore the superior court on weiW . isy next
when = verdict will probably : q rendered
Of forfeiture Of the cargo, WIN 10 valued
at o. 600 and the vessel, vsir I'd AT 81 900
with fine On the French pV chaser.
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Astatic Cholera In Kansas.

KAssAs CIIr. July 20 "A special to II e
Star from Atchison, Kan, says There
vas a genuine case Of Asiatic cholera in
this cisy yesterday. Every symptom was
developed except that it vas sporadic. The
vicim was Mrs. W. r. Bishop. the wife Of
a well knosn citizen. and she died within
"a hours. Two prominent physicians pro-
nounced the case undoubtedly Asiatic ehol-
era"
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U. q. Revenue Cute n. I.o.vs ON
Bshsins Bsa { ;tuise.

OTTAWA, Ont, July oo-Advices ,e-
ceived from Alaska wa British Columbia
today state that the Tn ted States ,ex.nue
cutters nave ~, gone ut. with the excep-
ton of the rinta, y ,ich /, Al sinh.
member OF leading San F,nno,,,o sc.iiov
vessel stated In Wet ria. ON hi. v.v dawn
from Alaska. .na' 'ey will try To scare the
seAiers ont OF 'he ehring sea. He thinks
IL the English { ,oyernmen, sen, . man
ofwar to Aisska tho cu,,e,. wonId not
bother the sch0o ,ers. Ue was one NJ m.
unlucky ones " "a wear. svo. ons of his
schooners hAsin been seized and still being
held under he nd. He intends IN an. IN.
United states government for damages as
soon NJ the az estion of iurisdiction ia set
tied, which, q think, will he ,bortiv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Small but Fatal Cyclone

CorscrL BLrrFs, Iowa, July 20 "A cy-
clone visited Pacific Junction, q email to~ n
- miles south of this city, at An early hour
Yesterday morning, dong considerable
damage to property. A grocery store AMI
feed store were demolished. and passenge
coach on the Chicago, Burlington & Quin-
cy road was blown from the track. A
conductor sleeping in the coach was fatally
injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-21
Thes United States
official Investigation Of
Baking Powders,

Made under authority Of Congress by the Chem
ical Division Of the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, d. C., and recently completed,