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The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
THE FATAL CIGARETTE.
Burning of the Texas Spring Palace at Fort
Worth Several Killed and NJ any Seriously
Injured During the Panic-Caused by
Boys Smoking Cigarettes.

Burning of the Texas Spring Palace at Fort
Worth Several Killed and Many Seriously
Injured During the Panic-Caused by
Boys Smoking Cigarettes.
Fort WORTH, Tex, May 3t.-The
magnificent Texas Spring palace is in
ashes; fifteen or twenty people are bad
ly hurt; one man was burned to death;
child was killed, and three other per-
sons are pronounced fatally injured.
At 1890 o'clock last night, just as the
chairs were being moved from in front
of the grand music stand to make room
for 500 dancers, r. II. Sellers saw flash
of flame spring up in front of two chill
dren seated on the floor in the second
gallery under the eastern dome. He
gave the alarm and tried to extinguish
the flames, being joined in few Sec
onds by the ten firemen on duty in the
building and hundred or more visitors.
A panic seized the 1000 or 5000 peo-
pie in the building and in an instant the
widest confusion ensued. Hundreds of
men, however, kept their heads and the
policemen behaved like heroes and the
crowds were got out of the building
with comparatively little injury.
Notwithstanding the strenuous efforts
of the policemen and the citizens, who
constituted themselves guard of safety,
number of ladies and men jumped
from the upper floor and in nearly every
case were badly hurt
AL Haynes, chief hydraulic engineer
of the Fort Worth & Denver, while
working heroically to get number OF
ladies out of the fires way, was badly
burned and died at 1880 o'clock.
A little girl six years old was thrown
from window in the second story and
killed.
A large number, mostly ladies, were
seriously injured by jumping from the
building.
Russell Harrison, the son of President
Harrison, was with the Leslie news
paper party viewing the palace when
the fire broke out. When the panic
came he threw himself in front of the
main exit from the second story and
called to the people to move carefully,
the people moved down the stairway
like an army of soldiers. Several ladies
who tainted were rescued by him. His
example inspired a number of men to
aid in the work of rescuing the people.
The list of injured grows larger every
hour. Miss Annette Prosser had her
spine injured; Mrs. o. s. Kennedy badly
bruised, being trampled on; Miss Lille
Burgess, left leg fractured and head
cut; Judge Holland, head severely cut.
Two boys smoking cigarettes caused
the fire.
The loss will reach $3.50, 900, with only
nominal insurance.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
CONDENSED TElEGRAMS.

THERE is no apparent probability that
the decree excluding American pork
products from Germany will be modified
or withdrawn.
ARTICLES of incorporation of the largest
company ever organized in Indiana
were filed at Indianapolis on the 3lst.
1t is the United States Baking Company.
The company is trust composed of the
leading bakers of the country.
THE seven boys from st. Joseph, ILL.,,
and five others who were bitten recently
by mad dog, were successfully inoccu-
lated by DIR. Paul Gibier, i'm charge of
the New York Pasteur Institute on the
31st.
A coLoRED woman named Deliah
Clark died at Washington few days
since who was 125 years old. She died
of asthma.
DURING a fire at Louisville, KY, on
the 31st, Marshall Ahrens, pipeman, was
overcome by smoke. When carried into
the fresh air he was seized with vio-
lent fit of coughing, which started a
severe hemorrhage from his lungs,
the unfortunate man dying where he lay
on the street.
A JOINT stock company has been Or
ganized at Hazen, Ark, for the purpose
of manufacturing butter and cheese.
A FIRE, probably incendiary in its
origin and disastrous in it's results, oc-
Cured at Middlesborough, KY, on the
1st. Many of the finest blocks in the
city were destroyed, and at least 200 peo-
pie are homeless.
AsENsATIoN has been created through
out the South by the announcement
from Rev. Virgil Maxer, a noted South
ern revivalist and Baptist minister, that
he will 60 on the stage September 1st,
he having been engaged by Suits, the
theatrical manager, to play prominent
part during the coming season. Maxey
in an interview states that his object
was to unite the pulpit and the stage.
He will be on the stage six days in the
week, and preach on Sundays.
BENZ. BARMAN, of New York, lad
less than seven years old. had his left
arm torn from his body on the 1st.
While feeding pet canary, he fell from
the top of step ladder out of third
story window, and was thrown upon an
iron picket fence in front of the area
way. The iron ran through his arm
close up to the shoulder and the weight
Of his body tore the mangled member
from its place, and left it hanging
suiyering and bleeding on the picket.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
HOW He Retrsnohed.

Mr.. Billus docking over his expense
account)-"Maria, we spent exactly $50
more than our income last year. We've
got to retrench." Mrs Billus-'.It
wasn't my fault, John. didn't lose SIS
on the election. nor pay out $40 in club
dues, nor spend s65 for cigars, nor run
through with s12o in three days at the
races, nor indorse note Tor 500 for q
mere acquaintance and lose it, nor"
Mr.. Billus lstill looking through the ex-
pense account None Of these things
account for that $50. OIL Here it is
Subscription for pastors salary, s50F
Maria, we can't stand that The preach
er will have to get along without any
thing from me this year. r."-chicago Trih-
une.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

lHE Norwegian boat Concordia has
NH, nllved at Halifax, N. S., with Spencer
D''Eer and Eugene Bourke, belonging
~ ~ 'ne American fisherman Nellie G.
b.urn' buurSton' They were picked up on the
sa sauAs May 10, after drifting about for
a 1--WE Gays and four nights without food
vh"a r They were attending travis
,eI I'H "a log set in and they lost the ves-
l,n, I ihey tried to make the Newfound-
s,4' t4u coast 200 miles distant, bat their
Inv i'IptS proved useless. Their suffer-
,as ,as. from thirst, hunger and cold was in
Saae nSe The fifth day they became very
and a4, n Ineir arms breaking out in sores,
TAa reir c' ieet and lips became swollen.
to,o o vOncordia ~ almost ran over them be-
siona o .ney were seen. They were uncon.
'''uS when picked up.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

SPECIAL from Grand Falls, Que,
says Ex-Sergeant-at-Arms Silcott of
The United States Congress and French
tanadian woman have been living in st.
Louis Parish in the Saguenay regions.
ME Nayberry, of the Grand Falls Hotel,
Rarned of this from the lumbermen,
snd after some delay in getting advices
from Washington, he started with a
warrant for their arrest. He found the
couple had flown. Three days before he
reached the place the woman sailed on
we Quebec steamer, and when he ar
tNed Sllcott was not to be found and
aUae OF the natives knew where he was.
mule hut twelve miles in the woods
snlcn the couple had occupied all win.
Yer was empty.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
The Early Use of Soap.

The remains of a well-organized soap
factory have been found in the ruins of
Pompeii. Tyler says the first express
mention of it occurs in Pliny and Galen;
and the former declares it to be an in
vention of the Gauls, though he prefers
the German to the Gallo soap. In
remote periods clothes were cleansed
by being rubbed or stamped upon in
water. Nausicaa and her attendants,
Homer tells us, washed theirs by tread
ing upon them with their feet in pits of
water.-Odyssey, book vi. The manu-
facture of soap began in London in 1924,
before which time it was supplied by
Bristol at one penny per pound
Christian at Work.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

pnd. :. DehVer & Rio Grande railroad in
mel T ~ ~ is reported, to complete its tun-
Rocsun through the main range of the
nnn; mountains at Tennessee Pass for
,,do g %3,t trains in July next. The Colo
nsD.a nialand railroad is about to COM
sms running another through the
Which range about ten miles south,
plsts I VIII ~ take about tv o years to COM
tb,sa.it ~ will be about a mile and
lOON sa quarters long (s,s5o feet) and
RubahIr below the top Of the range,
heayv avoiding snow blockades and
Create, s1penses a1pes in overcoming the
Denvo. eieVation. Some air lines from
he ttn 20 drand Junction to be built in
Gado doc.-perhaps q. by the Denver, Col
hdpce 0snon anon & Pacific line-will greatly
,SpDS.aa.i attitudes and heavy grades by
ael i ue tunneling. The Midland TIM
expected to cost 81, 600. 600
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
Flour Trade Dull.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, May S1.-The
Northwestern Miller says: The flour out
put last week was 107, $40 barrels, aver
aging II, $50 barrels daily, against 129,-
74O barrels the week before and los, 900
barrels for the corresponding time in
1889, and 162, 900 barrels in 1888. Under
the influence of the present lifeless
flour market there is a growing tend
ency to curtail the output. This is true
of the country as well as of Mime
apolis. Outside mills that have hereto
fore been able to keep more or less
orders ahead are now beginning to run
short of the usual supply and are reducing
their product while not few others of
large capacity are shut down entirely
much of the time. The -four market is
still extremely dull and sales are re-
duced to the minimum.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
IN HONOR OF GARFIELD.

The Great Monument at Cleveland Dedi-
csted-PresIdent Harrison and Other Mo-
tables Present-MagnIficent Street Pa
rade.
CLEVELAND, o., May 81.-The Gar
field memorial in Lake View cemetery
was dedicated yesterday with imposing
ceremonies in the presence of the Presi-
dent of the United States, members of
his Cabinet and distinguished men from
all parts of the country.
The memorial is colossal structure,
towering l65 feet above an eminence in
the cemetery, which overlooks the city
and surrounding country. The edifice
cost $3.50, 900, of which amount one-half
was contributed by the people of Cleve-
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

prrsIDEyT HARRISON has transmitted
TO Congress letter from the Secretary
of State upon the recommendation of
,bc pan.American Congress that an in
Sensational American bank be estab-
rsbcd. The draft of a bill to authorize
the Incorporation of the bank accom-
nanied the message.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

Much discomfort exists in France on
rcount of the virtual embargo on
American pork, which has raised the
price Of meat cons; ;derably throughout
the country. The American product is
dl%riminated against by vexatious and
unnecessary inspections, on the pre-
tense that disease may be lurking in the
meat The working classes in the cities
are indignant over the discrimination
which they regard as intended for the
benefit of the peasant farmers of France
at the expense of the consumers in the
Industrial centers.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
Italians Riot.

MAYS LANDING, N. j., May 31.-About
four o'clock yesterday afternoon Sheriff
NJ. E. johnson was telegraphed for 10
go to Richland, Atlantic County, imme-
diately to quell riot among Italians at
that place, who. not having received
their wages for several weeks, had
struck and built distractions across the
track to prevent trains from running.
The Italians were armed with picks,
stones and clubs and would not allow
the company to do any further work
The sheriff went to the scene, but was
unable to do any thing with the mob
and returned TO Richland for reinfor, o
ments.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

land, the remainder coming from every
State and Territory in the Union and
from many foreign lands.
The exercises began with a parade of
military and civic societies, the process
sion forming in the center of the city
and moving to the cemetary, distance
of five miles. The city was filled with
strangers, and thousands of peop'e
watched the parade. The decorations
were the finest ever seen here. The
procession moved at one o'clock. Cen
eral James Barnet was chief marshal,
and General Edward S. Meyer was
adjutant-general.
The day was perfect and not cloud
was seen in the sky. The procession,
which was very long one, was viewed
by two solid lines of people extending
from Erie street to Lake View cemetery,
five miles President Harrison, Gen
eral Sherman, ex-President Hayes, Vice
President Morton and General Schofield
were applauded very frequently. The
spectacle, barring Garfield's S funeral pro-
cession, was the most imposing ever
seen in Cleveland.
vast concourse of people had pro-
ceded the procession to the cemetery,
and when the exercises began there
were thousands congregated about the
great stand that had been erected and
on which were seated the distinguished
guests. Ex-President Hayes, the presi-
dent of the Memorial Association, pre-
sided, and after America" had been
sung by the memorial chorus, he spoke
briefly of the monument and it's history
and purpose. The divine blessing was in
voked by Right Rev. Bishop Leonard, and
Ex-Governor Jacob D. Cox, of Cincinnati,
delivered the grafton of the day. In
the course of his remarks he said:
1T is we'll that this memorial should
be built here in the capital city of the
Western Reserve, on the eastern side,
where the branching roads lead to all
the counties of the old district that
Garfield served for nearly twenty years.
Himself type of the Western Reserve
boy, his marble etfigy under the dome
is sort of apotheosis of Western Re-
serve manhood. 1t is the emblem of
the heroic qualities developed out of
the New England character in the
pioneer life of the West. 1t
typifies the courage of the men and
women which planted new homes
were savages still roamed; the physical
vigor of body and limb, which felled
the forest and subdued it to the plow;
the tireless industry and thrift which
would be content with nothing short of
the highest civilization and the broadest
enlightenment; the soaring purpose and
unfaltering will which made it possible
for every farmers boy to aim at the
highest flights in literature, in science
and in craftsmanship"
The "Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel
was next sung, after which President
Harrison, Vice-President Morton, the
members and exmemb bers of the Cab
met, the General of the army and the
Governor of Ohio were presented.
Following brief ceremonies by the
Knights Templar the "Doxology" was
sung and the benediction pronounced by
Rev. d. T. Powers, ID. d. Then fol-
lowed an impressive service by the
knights Templars. This closed the ex-
ercises and the crowds returned to the
city.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
rhe Illinols Educatkonal Law.

CHICAGO, May S1.-A large meeting
of German Lutherans was held at Gen.
trail Music Hall to protest against the
Compulsory Education law of this State.
Speeches were made in English and
Germaa in which suggestions of polit-
ical action against those who favored
this law were received with much favor
A resolution was passed calling on Gov
ernor Ffer to include in his call for a
special session of the State Legislature
to take action on Worlds Fair matters
the subject of the repeal of this law al
so. The object of this was to eliminate
this question from the next State po.it-
ieal campaign.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

The Democratic Senatorial caucus
adopted the report of the committee in
charge of assignments to membership
on the Senate committees and placed
Senator Carlisle on the committees on
Finance, Territories and Woman Suf-
frage, He takes Senator Black burns
place on the Committee on Territories,
who goes to the Committee on Appro-
lriations to fill the vacancy there caused
by the death of Senator Beck.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
Swamp Land Litigation.

JACKSON, May 27.-The case Of Ford
& Levy VS.. the Delta G. Pine Land Com
pany was argued to-day in the Federal
Court on demurrer to supplemental bill.
Counsel argued the Swamp Land act of
February II, 1890, in all its phases.
Messrs. Ford & Levy, complainants,
asserted their rights now to the benefits
Of the new title, which they claim by
virtue of tender to the Swamp Land
Commissioner.
The court dismissed the bill without
prejudice to complainants as being i'm
properly fled in this suit, Judge Hill
stating that the Swamp Land act of
1890 had no proper place in the litiga-
tion going on. The complainants' attor-
neys say they will apply to the United
States Court for mandamus to compel
the issuance of a patent to them.
All the proof in the case was filed to-
day, and the case will be argued on its
merits at Oxford at the June term.
This Is one of the most important
cases ever instituted in the State. While
it directly involves about 233,0OO acres
of lands situated in the Yazoo-Missis-
sippi-Delta, complainants claim that it
indirectly involves the titles of about
1000, 900 acres of lands.
The suit in which the proof is sub
mitted to-day involves 112,OO0 acres.
There is similar case at Oxford against
the Louisville, New Orleans & Texas
Railway Company, involving 125,OoO
acres.
The case will undoubtedly go to the
Supreme Court of the United States for
final adjudication.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

TIE various Governments of Europe
arc conducting negotiations with view
TO common action for the suppression
Of Anarchy. Germany is taking the
leading part in the matter and the only
bindrancc to complete success of the
plan is the refusal of England to agree
70 opytradition of Anarchist refugees.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

IT is reported from Berlin that the
Ant-Socialist law which will expire on
October will not be renewed. This is
a part of the Government bid for the
support of the Socialist members of the
Reichstag who are also expected to be
won over to tho Emperor by the bill
amending the present Factory and
Workshops act, which goes very far in
ameliorating the condition Of the la.
boring people
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

f. NJ. Cook, associate editor of the
Eagle, of Ellisville, Miss, is a candi-
date for the Republican nomination.
The last issue of the Eagle contained a
vivid editorial, written by its other
editor, DR.. Leo, declaring the Eagle
would not support Cook, but would do
all possible to defeat him, but announced
that Cook might defend himself over his
name in the paper. Neither editor will
sell his interest in the paper
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

JouS WILLIAMS, who claims to have
u,nrdered Emma Roberts, domestic, in
leeds, England, in November, 1879, and
% have been a sailor ever since, has sur
rordcrpd to the Chicago police.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
CURRENT COMMENT.

Nm House Committee on Commerce
Inc iced to report favorably the bill
ha' t,1i % state control over oleomarga-
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

n. the Uh S FAULKNER has introduced
Secreta,1'0 10nsCe a bill to authorize the
aynents oi War to take steps for the
and oecuO.. -. an Just claims for the use
khoOI 6I'S.,n 6pSs,on Of church, college and
Ailitarv ,S .nu ngs by the United States
authorities during the late war.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

p,rprsryrATIvE FLOWER, OF New
- b,s introduced in the House a
,,irt , resolution appropriating $3.50, ,OoO
v'n, nomnIetc the Grant monument in New
NorE
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

1ouv p. KUSzE, the little German
,..olr tried with the Cronin convicts,
,~as ,~, married recently in Chicago to his
'~octheart, "~ who stuck to him in his
,-ouhlpS
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05

rrr Russian Ambassador in Paris has
Ill thanked the police of that city
s,r nnqarthing the Nihilist plot against
.hn Gar.
The Brookhaven leader., 1890-06-05
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Early Vegetables.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, May 26.-For three
days past 1t has rained and looks like
too much is falling for the best interest
Of the fruit and vegetable crops.
Ripe tomatoes were shipped from here
ten days ago, earliear than ever known
in this section. The movement con-
tinues very light. Bean shipment:
amount to one or two cars daily.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-07-04

The system of endorsing is all
wrong, and should be utterly abol-
ished. 1t has been the financial
ruin of more men than, perhaps,
all other causes. Bookkeeping, a
journal devoted to merchants,
clerks and business men, advises
our young men especially to study
the matter carefully in all its
bearing, and adopt some settled
policy to govern their conduct, so
as to be ready to answer the man
who asks them to sign his note.
What responsibility does one as
sumo when he endorses a note?
Simply this: he is held for the
payment of the amount in full,
principal and interest, if the max
er of the note, through misfor-
tune, Encouragement, or rascality
fails to pay it. Notice, the endor-
ser assumes all this responsibility,
with no voice in the management
of the business and no share in
the profits of the transaction, if it
proves profitable; but with a GER
tainty of loss if, for any of the
reasons stated, the principal fails
to pay the note.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-07-04
Fruit Trees and Shrubbery.

Mr.. A. T. McCrea, representing
Ramsey & Sons nursery of Ma
homet, Burnet county, is canvass
ing the county, selling fruit trees
and shrubbery of every character.
He has samples of plums, pears,
ounces, apricots and grapes
grown this year, and they are good
evidence of the success of the nur-
sery which he represents. Messrs.
Ramsey have been selling trees in
this section for several years and
many Of the best orchards are from
their stock. Treat Mr.. McCrea
we'll when he visits you, and he
will give you full value for your
money.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-07-04
Common Sense.

One of the best way to keep in
coed health is not to think or wor-
ry too much about it. If you feel
strong and well, don't imagine
that some insidious disease may
be secretly attacking your consti-
tuition. Eat and drink what you
desire, as long as it agrees with
you Your stomach knows pretty
well what it can digest.
Takssall the sleep you can get,
but remember that the necessary
amount z.aies greatly for different
persons. Some must sleep at
least nine hours, while others
thrive under six. Only don't rob
yourself of what you really need.
The midnight oil is terrible
expensive illuminant to burn,
either for purposes of labor or
study.
Avoid sudden changes of tenn
perature. If you cannot avoid
them you can guard against them
by always wearing flannel under
clothing.
Always treat common cold
with great respect. Ninety-nine
times out of hundred it will get
well any way; but the hundreth
cold, if neglected, may lead to
bronchitis, pneumonia, or con-
sumption. It's best to take no
such chances.
Don't trifle with patent medi-
cines. If you are sick enough to
need any medicine at all, beyond
the simple household remedies
familiar to you all, you are sick
enough to need the attendance of a
physician.
A change of occupation is usual
ly better than a total cessation of
activity. By all means take as
much exercise as you can, and be
in the open air as much as posi-
BILE. Outdoor life is the natural
condition of mankind, and the
more one can have of it the better.
The practice must not be carried
to extremes, however. There are
many days when one is much bet
ter off in a warm, comfortable,
we'll ventilated house, than trying
to take outdoor exercise in mid
winter storm, or under a July
sun.
Fresh air, sunlight, good and
sufficient food, pure water, out
door exercise, temperance in all
things, and a cheerful disposition,
are the chief remedies in natures
pharmacopoeia, and are worth
more than all the drugs and medi-
cines of the shops.-Popular
Science News.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-07-04
Free Schools for Blind Persons.

At Austin there is a large free
school for the blind children of
Texas, where they can pursue all
studies of the ordinary schools,
and besides, if they have talent
for it, can study all branches of
music. They may also learn to
make brooms, mattresses, and pill
lows, and to bottom chairs with
cane or rattan. Girls can learn to
sew hand or machine, and do GRO
Chef and bead work. The build
ings arc large, roomy, and well
furnished. No charge will be
made for board, tuition. washing,
or use of books and instruments
everything is free. Clothing
and railroad fare will be provided
for those who are unable to fur
nish money for those items
Please address.
DR.. Frank Rainey,
Superintendent.