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THE GALLONS.
Four Murderers Executed in the State Of
Pennsylvania.

Four Murderers Executed in the State of
Pennsylvanis.
PITTsBURG. April 9.-Four men were
hanged in this State to-day. William Bar
tholomew, who murdered Aaron w. Dill
lard as the result of conspiracy with
billiards wife, was hanged at Easton.
Mrs. billiard is serving out life sentence
ia Philadelphia. Charles Carter (colored)
was hanged at Ebensburg for the murder
OF John Matthew, als0icolored in a quarrel
over Emma Dunn. white girl of bad repu-
tation. Alfred Andrews, who murdered
Clara Price, aged II, after an assault upon
her, was hanged at Bellefonte. Zachariah
Taylor, who murdered William MeCaus-
land. with the purpose of robbery, was
hanged at Waynesburg. Several persons
were involved in this last murder, all be-
longing to a gang of outlaws, and George
Clark, the leader, was hanged last Feb
ruary for McCausland's murder, and three
Others were held for the same crime, one
being sixteen year-old girl, who was re-
leased that she might testify for the State.
The others were dismissed for lack of evi-
HauPa
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what is apparently not generally known,
that the floor is cleared fer dancing every
evening.
Last night in the scenes from Julius
C&sar." notably in the tent scene, when the
actors seemed to have gained greater conf
dence, Mr.. William Hallet and Mr.. Hol-
brook Blinn sustained their parts caDitally.
In the case of the latter gentleman indeed,
there seems to have fallen ON the shoulders
of the son the mantle of his well-known
actress mother.
The Japanese fan drill was the attractive
feature of the evening, some dozen young
ladies assuming for the nonce the somber-
hued dresses and picturesque gesturings of
the dancing-girls of that country. The
language of fans may be Greek to some.
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ing as pretty a picture as an artists eye
could wish. The four girls on the ladder,
personatibg each in herself different flowers.
all representing June as overfiowng with
the kind dew of heaven on her sisters be-
meath her, reflected great credit on the
taste and judgment of Mr.. J. j. Housman,
who bad these tableaux under his personal
supervision.
Among the booths, all of whom, to use
the ladies' own expressions, were taking in
the dollars hand over fist" "a California
Winter" seemed specially patronized. The
Old Log Cabin too, from its picturesque
ness, was attracting steady stream Of
visitors.
The bright dresses, adorned here and
there with saucy little mob caps, decked out
with cherry ribbons, the whole relieved by
the quaint presence Of an odd-featured
gypsy OF Japanese dancing girl, all went to
make bright, lively scene.
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In MICHIGAN.

DETROIT. April "A tornado visited sew
eral cities and towns in the southern por-
tion oil this State at an early hour yester-
day morning, doing considerable damage.
At Charlotte number Of residences, two
mills and great many outbuildings and
ehimneys were demolished. In Trowbridgs
Township, Allegan County. four or five
farm-houses and outbuildings were de-
stroyed and six people painfully hurt.
Great havoc was wrought near Battle
Creek. At Kalamazoo a school-house and
many residences were badly damaged. At
Mount Clemens a number of homes were
partially wrecked, and Mrs. Fred Eberlein
was killed by lightning.
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COMMANDER COGHLAN.
he objaet to the Treatment H, Has Re-
ceived From the Newspapers.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The following
appears in to-day's Post:
EDITOR Post: In your issue Of March 28th,
vi ich has just reached me, you state that Com
nianaer Joseph b. Coghian Of the navy was re-
Gently ordered before a couri-martlal for trial on
charge OF conduct unbecomng an officer and
gentleman, In having written newspaper articles
eriticlzing and ridicullng the administration of
naval affairs This is great mistake. l was
tired on Two charges, as follows:
Charge l. Conduct TO the prejudice OF good Or
der and naval discipline.
Charge 2. Violation of a lawful regulation Is.
sued by the Secretary OF the Navy.
As you VIII see, there Is very great difference
between the charges as given In your paper and
the ones upon which 1 was tried and acquitted
L ask that In fairness to me you Will give This
correction as great prominence as you did the
erroneous charge, aud l do this because ever
since this affair came up the newspaper people at
Washington nave been sending out all manner
OIL false statements regarding myself, my con-
duct and The charges upon which | was TO be
tired. These false statements have all been
very much to my prejudice, and have been so
persstently lndulged In that 1t seems as though
there has been method In their falseness, and
that 1t arose from the concerted action OF per-
sons determined to do me injury by foul as they
could not by ialr, meaus. j. B. CoGHLAN,
Commander U. s. n.
Mare Island, CAL, April2.
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AN AWFUL NIGHT.
Sharon, Ohio, Visited by a
Terrific Cyclone.
Many Houses and Barns Blown Down
and Much Damage Done.
Three Hen Killed and Several Injured by
the Storm in Virginia. Flood
at JOhnStOWn.
Special by the California Associated Press.

CLEVELAND. March 9.-One of the most
terrible storms ever known in this section
Of the country swept over. parts Of Medina
and SummH counties last night, doing
vast amount Of damage to property, besides
killing one'person and injuring others. The
storm was genuine tornado and although
only quarter Of a mile wide left devasta-
tion in its path. Several buildings were
blown down, some were taken up bodily
and hurled into splinters and others were
fred by lightning bolts.
GREAT DAMAGE AT SHARON.
The greatest damage was felt in Sharon,
near the eastern line of Medina County,
and in Springfield Township about five
miles southeast of Akron. The storm came
up suddenly in Sharon about 1880 o'clock,
accompanied by terrific thunder and
lightning and darkness like the blackest
night.
1t first struck large frame house, whisked
off the porches and chimneys, blew down a
windmill and scattered its timber all over
the farm. 1t took up a hoC-pen and left
fragments of it quarter of mile away.
BUILDING CRUSHED.
Chris Walls large barn was blown all to
pieces and scattered over a wide expanse of
territory. His two-story house was moved
"a rod from its foundation and then toppled
over.
The barn of Matt Brambley. near by, was
broken to pieces and scattered. Mr..
-, a..
time, was crushed under falling timbers
and badly injured.
Frank Brambley's house was blown
down and fired, the flames at once adding
their terrors to the scene. The family had
sought safety in the cellar at first warning
of the storm, and narrowly escaped death
by burning.
HUGHES FRANK KILLED.
The storm reached its height by that time
and picked up a large two-story frame
building owned by Hughes Frank and car
Tied it across the road, distance of several
rods, and smashed it to pieces. Mt and
Mrs. Frank were in the house at the time
and lie was afterward found dead in field,
having been instantly killed. Mrs. Frank
was found twenty rods from the house. in
sensible ana dangerously lnlur ed and will
probably die.
GROVE DEMOLISHED.
Franks barn WAS scattered over mile of
territory, the largest part found being four
feet square. Every tree in maple grove
WAS blown to the ground.
Il. Wallis large barn was struck next and
crushed like an egg shell.
In Springfield. the tornado struck the
house and barn of Scott Sweitzer and tore
them all to pieces. the family barely escap-
ing by taking to the cellar. The buildings
were scattered all over ten-acre lot.
Some Of his live stock was injured so that
1t had TO be killed.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
The buildings of w. II. James were also
badly demolished. Four strokes of light
ming struck the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Leach and badly demolished the house.
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Sneezing Catarrh.

The distressing sneeze, sneeze. sneeze. the acrid
watery discharges from the eyes and nose the pain
fui Inflammation extending to the throat the swelling
of the mucous lining, causing choking sensations.
cough ringing noises in the head and splitting head
aehes-how familiar these symptoms are to thou
sands who suffer periodically from head colds iniu-
enza, and who live in ignorance OF the fact that
single application of SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE FoR
CArARRH will afford instantaneous relier.
But this treatment in OF simple Catarrh gives
but faint idea of what this remedy viii do in the
chronic forms, where the breathing is obstrueted by
chokingputrid mucous saccumulations the hearing
fected smell and gone throat liberated hack
ing cough gradually fastening itself upon the deb:a
ted system. Then 1t is that the marvellous curative
power of SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE manifests itself
In instantaneous and grateful relief. Cure begins
from the first application. 1t is rapid. radical per-
manent. economical, safe.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists of one bottle OF
the RADICAL CURE, one box CATARRHAL SOLVENT
and an IMPROVED INHALER; price, 81.
POTTER DRUG Il CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston
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LATER REPORTS.
The Damage at Sharon Greater Than at First
Es+i

The Damage at Sharon Greater Than at First
Estimated.
AKRON Ohio, April 9.-The latest re-
ports from the scene of the cyclone at
Sharon tell Of greater destruction than was
first reported.
L. M. Fulmer's house was blown over
and Fulmer carried $50 feet into a wheat
field and struck by timbers. He is in a pre-
carious condition. Brambley's barn was
carried from its foundation, leaving eight
horses in their stalls Bramley was carried
several rods by the storm and crushed
under the falling timbers. He received
fatal injuries
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Twenry-four,h District.

At meeting of the Twenty-fourth Sena-
torial District Republican Club last even
ing, at Music Hall, the following named
were elected as officers: President James
Gilleran Vice Presidents, W. j. Parks and
w. F. Randall; Secretary, &. p. Donovan :;
Treasurer, David Farnsworth; Committee
on Constitution and By-laws-E. r. Patter-
son. Joseph Mccormick. S. NJ. Carr, E. B.
Griffith and E. Benjamin. Remarks were
made by Messrs. Gilleran, Farnsworth, Fl.
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BROKE THE RECORD.
SGhaefer'S Great Performance at
Chicago.
4 Game Of Billiards That Excited the
Greatest Enthusiasm.
Four Pennsylvania MurdererS Suffer The
Death Penalty-A British Syn
diCate CilChed.
Special by the California Associated Press.

CHICAGO, April 9.-Catton and Heiser
played the afternoon game in the billiard
tournament, each playing $50 points. The
game was won by Cation. the score being
Cation. $50; average, 97-27; Heiser. 169
average, 61s
The most remarkable 14Inch balk-line
game ever played took place at the tourna-
ment this evening, Schaefer and Ives being
the contestants, Schaefer playing 500 points
to Ives 275. Ives won the bank and
chose the white ball, but failed to count,
Schaefer responding with five. In the next
four innings Schaefer responded with five.
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The hall all cleared in a twinkling and
then-the tableaux. In the first there were
bare arms, big, deep, old-granny poke
bonnets till further orders, representing
old-time characters, quaint and pretty,
taken from old fashion plates.
Then grand march Of all the fair stall
holders, round the hall and on the stage.
forming the second tableau, representing a
"Circle of the Year" in perfect keeping
with the idea of each booth representing a
special season of the year. And very
harmoniously grouped they were, present.
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A Hail.Stnrnn

CHICAGO, April "a fierce halls storm
ragged yesterday afternoon through Hen
derson. Hancock, Warren and McDonough
counties, doing considerable damage to
Tult trees, windows, etc. The hail-stopes
are reported in some cases to have been
nearly as large as hens egg. At Roberts
= hall-storm lasted ten minutes. Two of
dow glasses were broken and peonIe
bruised PSoPio
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NICARAGUAN CANAL.
Everything Said to Be Nearly in Readiness
TO Commence Work

New YORK, April 9.-Warner Miller,
President of the Nicaraguan Canal, said to-
day concerning the report that the
work was being delayed: "The de-
lay Is hardly worth while to make
comment about. The statements are absurd.
Work.. he said, sis going on as rapidly
neers, who have completed most of the
plans and specifications for the workshops,
and lodging places for the men have
been built. A hospital for the men has
also been created, and nearly everything
is in readiness for the beginning. In a
short time active operations in the con-
struction Of the canal will commence. Re-
garding the statement that it is proposed to
gust the present officials. there is no truth
in it."
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Excitement at pusnos Ayres

BUENos AYREs, April 9.-April 7th was
day of great excitement on change. Gold
was quoted 800 premium. The crisis, aug
menting q general labor strike, is feared.
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merican republics it shall be referred to

American republics it shall be referred to
the Government of some other republic for
settlement, without an appeal to arms. In
case the parties at issue cannot agree upon
single arbitrator each is allowed to name
one and those named are to select an um-
pire.
This, in the minds Of the President and
Mr. Blaine is the most important subject
to be considered by the conference, as 1t is
likely to put stop to the wars that have
American nations, retarding the growth
and prosperity of all.
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ATTEMPTED MURDER.
A Bar-Keeper Is Assaulted and Has His
Skull Fractured.

A Bar-Keeper Is Assaulted and Has His
Skull Fractured.
John Haley, alias Healey, is locked up at
the Folsom-street Police Station on charge
of assault to murder. On Tuesday of last
week he entered saloon at Third and Har-
rison streets and demanded drink from
the bartender, George Mellett. He had no
money and was refused, Thereupon he set
upon Melett and beat him on the head and
face. Haley was finally elected from the
place. but waited about, and as Mellett was
going home after closing the saloon he as
saulted him with a blunt instrument and
fractured his skull. :.
physicians think he may die. Haley will be
held to await DEVELOPMENTS. The police
have been looking for him for several days,
but he was not located until yesterday.
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but there was world of expression, of SEN
tlment. Of coquetry, in it last night.
They fairly talked. A preliminary sa-
laam. Grand flourish of fans to ewes right
AS you were. Flutter, flutter. Now to and
fro, coquetting. Back to back, face to face.
bodies and fans swaying and fluttering to-
gether in perfect cadence to the rhythmicaI
rising and falling of the music. Perfect
harmony, perfect grace. Clash, clash: open.
close. One grand clash. Finale. and gen.
eral scamper off the stage.
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the tran &C
door has indeed a significance in this case:
In faith and hope the world will disagree,
But all mankind's concern is charity.
Great things are promised to- night, and
a crowded house is expected to welcome
"Columbia's Reception" which has been
considerably improved, and will be pre-
sented by the same lady as at Mrs.
Lathrop's last year, introduced by the
Third Regiment Band. Perhaps, too, it
would quicken the attendance to mention,
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An diverse Decision.

Boston. April 9.-Judge Allen of the
Massachusetts Supreme Court to-day de-
cided adversely to the plaintiff in the suit
brought by the minor son of the late Charles
w. Adams of Harvard. TO recover a quarter
interest in a fund of $4,000 left by Seth
Adams of Newton to the children of Charles
w. Adams.
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CANADIAN BUDGET.
Cartwrights Free-Trade Amendment Voted
Dowa

Dowa
OTTAWA, April 9.-The debate in Parlia-
ment on the budget ended this morning.
Cartwrights amendment was voted down
by 95 to CO. All the Liberals voted for un-
restricted reciprocity. Cartwright's amend
ment practically meant in wide measure
free trade, and called upon the House TO
address itself to aboishing or reducing the
taxes now imposed on articles of prime
necessity to farmers, miners. fishermen and
all other producers.
During the discussion on the tariff changes
the Government discaimed any intention
OF raising certain duties on beef and live
stock or of retaliating against the United
States The tariff was increased solely for
the purpose lof fostering strus Cling indus
tries in Canada.
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AN IMPORTANT POINT.

a Plan Of Arbitration Agreed Upon by the
Pan-American Congress.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Pan-Ameri-
can Conference Is drawing to close The
Committee on General Welfare has agreed
upon plan Of arbitration for the settle
ment of difficulties between American
nafi0ns. and it will be adopted without
doubt. The plan is that whenever any
difference arises between two or more
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CHARKo, April 9.-Milliops of mice have
ruined the cultivated fields of Southern
Russia. Quilted the granaries of wheat stacks
aud boldly attack and vanauish dogs, which
they eat. They are passing northMard.
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Contracts for snnnlisa

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has awarded contract for
furnishing provisions for the use of the
Twelfth Lighthouse District to l.. S. Snow
OF San Francisco for the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1891. The contract for furnishing
coal for the use of the same district was
cisco.
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The Sugar Trust After spreckels.

New YORK. April 9.-Dow, Jones & Co.'S
Financial News says the sugar trust is ex-
pected to get permission from the court
within month to start UP the American
Refinery in San Francisco AS Spreckels
has large quantity of high-cost sugar on
hand the trust is likely to deal him neayy
blow.
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One Person I inrad

HIGHLAND PARK QlL). April "a cy-
clone swept over this place this morning
ana damaged property heavily. One per
son was severely injured. Many narrowly
escaped with their lives. The Catholic
church, large structure, was completely
wrecked. Other buildings were unroofed
and blown down,
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Burned to Death

LITTLE Rock, April AT Jersey, a
small village in the interior of Bradley
County. John McCloy's residence caught
fire last night, during the absence of HIM
self and wife, aud their two children per-
ished in the flames.
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THE HOUSE.
Efforts to Provide for biological Park for
WASHINGTON

The House to-day spent the morning hour
in consideration of district business. with
an effort to pass bill for geological park.
The Senate amendment was not con-
CURED In, to the House bill providing for
town-site entries of land in Oklahoma
At a meeting of the House Committee on
Territories to-day the following sub COM
mittees were appointed to take under con-
sderation bills providing for enabling acts
for the Territories of Arizona and New
Mexico: Arizona-Messrs. Struble CHAIR
NAM, Baker Morry, Mansur aud Washing
ton; New Mexico-Messrs. Struble CHAIR
mani, Perkins, Rife, Springer and Kllgore.
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Randan,s cnnditinn

WASHINGTON. April 9.-Much uneasiness
has been felt at the capital to-day as to the
condition of Representative Randall There
is no doubt but that the ex-Speaker was
very much worse this morning, and he has
continued to sink until at present he is in
an exceedingly critical condition.
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Brazilian R. forms.

Rio DE JANEIRo. April 9.-The following
reforms have been promulgated by the Gov
ernment: Liberty Of the press, liberty Of
association and public meetings and modi-
fication of the judicial and criminal organi-
Zation.
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THE BOOMERS GONE.
Return Of United States Troops From the
Cherokee Strip

Cherokee Strip.
GUTHRIE Qnd. T.). April 9.-Company G,
Fifth Cavalry, Captain Hays commanding,
arrived here to-day on its return from the
Cherokee Strip, where it was sent to expel
the boomers. But few settlers were
found, the major portion having been
forewarned. Those who were found were
ignorant of the fact that they had no right
on the land. The Captain styles the in
yasion of the strip as an effort to find out if
the Government would interfere if settle
ment were attempted. He further states
that no military rosts will be established in
the strip as at first contemplated.
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PITTS BURG. April "a heavy rain-storm
prevails in Western Pennsylvania. In this
city the damage is principally to sewers
and street improvements, and is estimated
atfully S1,000,000. There have been several
narrow escapes, but no lives lost.
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NV York Csrpenters.

New YORK, April 9.-At mass-meeting
of carpenters tonight it was decided to de-
mand So 30 for eight hours work on and
after May lst, or strike if the demand was
refused
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Star Tins.

New YORK, April 9.-Star tips: AT Gut
tenburg-First race, Teddlngton or Skip;
second race, Salisbury or Counterfeit; third
race, King or Volt; fourth race, Sierra
Nevada, Zulu or Pontico; fifth race,
bonanza or Bella; sixth race, Oarsman or
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The MpRrnlav Rill

DETROIT April 9.-The cigar-makers
here say the passage of the Mckinley bill
will ruin cigar-making. They will hold a
remonStrance meeting Saturday.
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Killed b2 Lightning,

PITTsBURG, April 9.-Mr Hitler was
driving this morning during storm and
was killed by flash of lightning The
horse was killed also.
NEW YORK, April 9.-There were two
hail and thunder storms in this city and
Brooklyn within twenty-four hours,
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Fatal Case of Mona"

PARIS. April 9.-French physicians have
gone to the village of Wriage, Italy, to in
vestigate case of mona" The victim, a
farmer. slept four. days. seemingly dead.
when he awoke and instantly died.
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A FAREWELL LUNCH.

Washington Business Men Entertain One of
Their Number.
WASHINGTON, April "a farewell lunch
was given at the Shoreham to-day by a
number of the city's business men to Mr..
W. e. Hill. formerly an enterprising citizen
oil Washington, who is about to locate per-
manently at Seattle, Wash, where he has
large interests. Mr.. b. III. Warner pre-
sided, and among those present were Sena-
tor Squire and Representatives Henderson
and Hemphill.
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Fire in Paris.

PARIS, April Six warehouses on the
Faubourg st. Honore were burned tonight.
The Russian Church adjoining was slightly
damaged. Five persons We're injured.