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, 1891-08-21

A prominent physician of Louisville
claims to have a case which is unique in
the history of medicine, and is hat of a
child of six years old which has devel-
oped an appetite for her own blood. The
child is that of respectable parents, who
are exceedingly sensitive on the subject
of the little ones unheard Of character
istics, and their reluctance to have the
matter made public has prevented the
doctor reporting the case for the benefit
of the profession. He has, however,
taken into consultation a famous Eng
fish physician, who agrees with him in
pronouncing the case unparalleled.
The child is an intelligent little girl,
of a gentle disposition and apparently
quite healthy. When asked why she
wants to suck her blood she declares
she is thirsty for it and cannot help do
ing it. Her singular appetite is of only
about six weeks duration, and was first
noticed by her mother finding her one
morning bathed in blood, with a wound
torn in her forearm.
Surprising a rat had bitten her the
doctor was summoned, who, questioning
the child, was Mortified to hear her
frankly state she had inflicted the wound
herself. She has repeated the act some
half a dozen times since at irregular in
t~ervals, and narrowly escaped bleeding to
death on one or two occasions. She has
been severely punished for the act, but
to no avail. Her parents declare that
there is nothing in the family history to
explain the thing. It is thought the
child will outgrow the morbid appetite.
Philadelphia Times.
, 1891-08-21
To obviate Trolley Poles.

If the invention of DR.. Bates, of this
city, stands the test of experiment the
entire electric railway system Of over
head wires and poles will soon be super.
seeded by a simple conduit bolted to the
center of the track. Some such inven-
ton is greatly needed. The overhead
maze of wires is a constant source of de-
lay and danger. The place for all cleo
trio wires, whether for railways, tele-
graphs or telephones, is underground,
or properly insulated and protected in
conduits, as proposed by DIR. Bates.
The main difficulty to be a~pprehended
with the new invention is with snow and
ice in winter. The slot which admits
h trolley arm from the car into the
conduit is protected from rain and dust
by a steel strip which acts with a spring.
If this strip and spring can protect the
slot alike from rain and dust in summer,
and from snow and ice in winter, the in
vention may prove to be one of the most
important in years. President Lowry
deems the invention to possess consider
able merit, and will undoubtedly give it
thorough trial.-Minneapolis Tribune.
, 1891-08-21
SUFFOCATED.
S%UFF0CATED.
Terrific Explosion Of Powder
in an Idaho Mine.
Four Men Lose Their Lives
Under Fallen Rocks.
A Wealthy Omaha Man Found
Dead in Chicago.

BURKE. Idaho, Aug. 3O.-Two hun
dred pounds OF giant powder exploded at
the mouth of the lower tunnel Of the
Black Bear mine, near here yesterday,
with terrible effect. Four men were im-
prisoned at the breast of the drift by
rock which caved in and were suffocated.
The bodies OF four other miners have not
yet been fonnd. but all hope of finding
them alive has been given up. The ex-
ploslon was terrific. tearing up the earth
and caving in the tunnel Tor a distance OF
100 feet. Ala o'clock the rescuiDg party
had recovered the dead bodies OF -four
miners-G. Mcneil. general manager;
Jno. Jense, assistant manager; Robt.
Blackburn and Jno. Barrons, min
ers. There are four Others
missing and it is feared their
bodies were blown to atoms. Jense is a
brother OF one of the proprietors and Mr..
Blackburn was secretary of the Central
Miners Union at Burke. Just how the
explosion occurred cannot be ascertaiued,
hut it is supposed that a lighted candle OF
fire from a pipe dropped into a box con
tainIng powder or fuse by some one
passing YVES the cause. Four cases of 200
sticks each exploded almost stimultane-
ously. The Black Bear mine is located
half way between Wallace and Burke on
what is known as Canyon creek. near the
town of Gem. The bodies OF the men re
covered we're found at a distance of $50
feet from the mouth OF the tunnel.
, 1891-08-21

New YORK. Aug. 2O.-The stock
market today again gave evidence of a re-
vIval of confidence among all classes Of
operators and the course of prices during
the day was most ~discouragIng TO those
who for one reason o. another are looking
for a material reaction in stocks.
Governments-Easier.
Money on call easy; closed offered at %.
Bar Silver. 9S3.
Petroleum closed at est.
Coppcr-Nominal.
Lead-Steady. Domestic. 81 so.
Tin-Steady. Straits, $40. 90.
Following are closing prices OF stocks:
u. 5. 4s, registered, l6i: coupon, l6i;
AIS registered, 1901; coupon, 1901; Pacific
6s, 9; AtchisoD, 36i; Canada Pacific. sol,
Canada Southern, 500: Central Pa
ciic. %; Burlington. S9i. Delaware,
Lackawanna Il Western. Bot: Denver Il
Rio Grande. preferred. 43a; Erie. 2l4;
Kansas h Texas. l44, Lake Shore, IL;
Louisville 4 Nashville. 7O9. Michigan
Central, "a; Missouri Pacific. COZ; Nor
thern Pacific, 243; preferred. 664,
Northwestern. 50; preferred, IS;
New York Central, l0Il; Oregon
Improvement, "a; Oregon Navira-
ton, 6S: North American, l4s;
Pacific Mail, 33i; Reading, 30, Rio
Grande Western, 3S; preferred, 81;
trsts, 75a; Terminal, ~; Rock Island.
7Si; Milwaukee Il st. Paul, 6Gi
st. Paul Il Omaha, 264; Texas Pacific.
-; Union Pacific, BOT; Oregon Short
Line, "a; u. S. Express, 81; Fargo Ex
press. 80: Western Union. 81: American
cotton oil. 2l4.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2O.-Cattle-ReceiDts
10000. Market active aud firmer. Top
prices for natives, IS. 30(95.75; Others,
$5.0095. 25; common, s3.25(94 IS; Tex
ans, 81. 90(G2 90; stockers, 81 35C93 90.
Sheep-Receipts 1000. Market active
and steady. Native ewes, S.. 50(64. SO;
mixed and wethers, 81. 60(95. IS; Texans,
80, 90(94.O0; Westerns, 81. 00(d4.2 5.
, 1891-08-21

RACINE, Wis, Aug. 2O.-The horribly
mutilated body of DennisOn McCue, a
prominent ciuzen of Rockford, H., was
found in the river here today. The body
was entirely naked and one leg was off at
the trunk. The loot on the other leg was
missing, a long cash was found on the
breast from which the lungs protruded,
and the throat was cut. Quite a number
of gashes we're on his face and hands. He
was seen last Friday. He expected to
leave for home e morning. 1t is be-
licved that lac was murdered and his body
thrown in the river. but the superstition is
that the Acknowledgement was caused by
the body being caught in a steamers
wheel. The coroner's jury is now max
ing a thorough investigation. Mr.. Me-
Cue was Sc years old. 1t is said he had
considerable money with him.
, 1891-08-21
TWO HOLD-UPS.
4 SwItchmHn Robbed aud Locked In
n Box Car bv Trnmps.

A gang of five tramps were lurking
around the railroads yards last night
watching for the railroad men. They
evidently knew that it was pay day and
were in hopes that they would catch some
one with the money from his check in his
pocket.
About 10 o'clock as Orr Flaming and a
companion we're going home and while
passing Van Tassell's coal yard Flaming
stopped while his friend walked on around
the corner. Just as he turned the corner
he was assaulted by five men whojumped
upon him from behind. They tried to
choke him, but he managed to let out one
cry that was heard by Flaming who,
picking up n stone, rushed to his friends
assistance and beat the footpads off before
they has succeeded in going through their
victim. They returned to own and gave
the alarm to the officer, who started after
the robbers.
When the officers reached the tracks
they met Switchman Mack and a com
%panion, who had in tow a rough looking
customer, whom they turned over to the
police and Identified as one of the five
men, who had, a few moments before,
assaulted and robbed Mack. He was
crossing the track on the west end OF the
yard on his way home when the FIVE men
assaulted him. They choked him so that
he could not cry out and then went
through his pockets, stealing his watch,
about $40 in money and his keys. papers
and every thing. TheY>even stole his hat.
Alter rubbing him they then put HIM
into a box car and locked the door. A
switchman happened to pass the car soon
after and Mack, seeing the light from his
lantern, called to him to let him out OF
the car.
The two then arming themselves with
pins, started after the hold-ups and find
ing the gang captured one Of them, the
rest turning and running up the tracks.
Sheriff Kelly, Officers Ingalls, and Ahrens
with Cap Smith and the switchmen, pro-
cured a switch engine and started after
the rest of the gang.
They caught eight Migrants at the
stock yards having a great time over a
keg of beer. one of whom Mack identified
as being among the hold-ups.
, 1891-08-21

New YORK, Aug. 2O.-There was an
interesting romance in the life of Miss
Matilda Roome, the 2O-year old daughter
ofHenry R. Roome of CSC Monroe street,
Brooklyn, which was not revealed until n
day or so before the death of the young
woman, which recently occurred at the
house of her parents. For over a year be-
fore her death she had been the wife of
William j. Phoenix, the 2l'year-old son
of David G. Phoenix. deputy city treas
urer of Brooklyn, and the relatives and
friends OF the couple. even their parents, 1t
is said, had been kept in ignorance OF the
marriage. The Phoenix and Roome iaml-
lies have long been close %neighbors IN
Monroe street, and a warm friendship
has existed between them.
Young Phoenix and Miss Roome be-
came lovers a few years ago, but owing
to their youth their parents discouraged
the forming Of a matrimonial engagement.
Fourteen months ago the young people
decided to get married. and one evening
came to this city and had the
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Millet, pas
tor of the Episcopal church of the Holy
MARTYRS. Inc Drlue reluIneu W utI
home the same night, and the room iol
lowed the same course, each agreeing to
keep their marriage secret until the latter
should have graduated from the medical
college in Burlington, where he had for
some time peer a student. As far as can
be learned, the secret was well kept. al
though the young people managed to
keep up a steady correspondence during
their enforced absence from each other.
MIR. Phoenix was to have graduated
this umper. but failing in one special
branch of study. was put back for another
year. This had a most depressing effect
on his young wife, and her death occurred
a few weeks after she heard that the se-
cret would have to be kept another wear.
A couple of DAYS before her death she re-
vealed the true state of affairs, and the
announcement of her marriage and death
IN a newspaper in this city, followed in
close succession, Her husband returned
10 time to see her before her death, and
the other members of the family were
present at the funeral. Young Mr.. Ph9-
nix has beer greatly affected by the death
of his wife. and by the advice of his ply
stefan has gone to the Adirondacks. His
father says that if he had known of the
marriage he would have welcomed The
young woman to his home.
, 1891-08-21

LITTLE Rock, Ark Aug. 20.-Joseph
Hicks, an engineer on the Little Rock &
Memphis railroad. was shot and instantly
killed today in Argenta by John Shaffier.
a switchman employed by tine same com
pany. A quarrel over the removal of an
engine was the cause of the tragedy. The
engine was standing on the main track
ready to be taken out by Hicks, when it
was suddenly moved by Shafier. Fire
man Boucher, who belongs to Hicks crew.
asked Shafier why he moved it. None
of your business. " replied the s%witchman.
Boucher then ran the engine back onto
the main track again. When Hicks
appeared on the scene and was told of
what had occurred he stepped up to
Shaflier as if to speak, to him when the
latter fired, but missed his aim. Hicks
Jumped on his engine. secured a coal pick
aud advanced upon Shafier, who again
fired, the ball taking effect near Hicks
heart, killing him Instantly. He fell in
the arms of his wife, who was standing
near by. Shafier surrendered TO the
authorities, and is now in Jail. The IN
fortunate man was the brother of |. jeff
Hicks, clerk of the chaneery court of
Pulaski county and was esteemed BY
every one who knew him. Shafier is
held for murder.
, 1891-08-21

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-Two South Chi
cago policemen had a desperate struggle
yesterday morning with a crazy negro on
a house-top, The mans name is Nathan
Whiteield. He at one time conducted a
saloon at Lightwood and Strand streets.
Yesterday he became violent. and ran
from one street tn another, striking per.
sons who were in his wav. At Nineteenth
and Strand streets there is a vacant house.
Whiteield, who is a big stalgart fellow.
put his shoulder against the front door
and it flew off its hinges. He assembled
to the roof and swinging himself over the
edge Rrasped the cornice and moved hand
over hand across the front of the three
story building. By this time a
crowd of 300 or 300 persons stood
in the street watching his strange
actions. Officers Mcnamara and Bcwan
rushed up through the house and
climbed out On the roof through the sky.
light. Then Il terrific battle ensued. The
crazy man wrcnched the club from Officer
Rowan's hands and flung 1t into the
street. He then struck Mcnamara a
blow in the face which staggered him.
Officer Rowen grabbed the man around
the waist and tried to throw him down In
less than halt a minute the officers coat
was torn from his person. Wbitefeld
had caught the garment bv the tails and
split it up the back to the collar. He
was at last ~overpowered and taken co the
station, where he had to be strapped
down Whiteield is about 30 years old.
, 1891-08-21


CHICAGO. Aug, 20.-The dead BODY Of
CLARK Wcodnan. one of the wealthiest
citizens of Omaha. Neb, and an %inflnen-
tial director of the linseed oil trust, was
found this afternoon IN his room at the
Grand Pacific hotel. The general supposi-
ton Is that it was suicide, but the cause for
such an act is a mystery. w oodman arrived
late Monday night and no one had seen
him since that time. Wednesday evening
a chambermaid entered his room and
found him lying on the bed fully dressed.
He was breathing and she supposed he
was asleep. The room was not re-entered
until this afternoon, when the dead body
was found.
Oh a table were two bottles, one con-
tanning ammonia and the other spirits OF
camphor. On a piece OF letter paper was
written: Three ounces chloroform. one
ounce ammonia" A stamped and scaled
envelope addressed, IN. e.. Clark,
Omaha" was also on the table. Wood
man was a member of the grain commits
sion firm OF Woodman & Harris of this
city. A rumor was current that Wood
man lost a large part OF his fortune
during the recent excitement on the board
oil trade, but no confirmation of this ru-
NOR could be obtained. His partner, j.
F. Harris, said that except in company
with himself Woodman never visited the
board, and that he did nothing outside of
the regular work of the firm. Strangely
enough, however. Harris did not know
Woodman was in the CITY uutil he learned
of his death. He could imagine no pos
sible reason for suicide. If that was the
cause of death. WoOdman's friends are
inclined to believe that death resulted
from heart failure. The letter to Mr..
Clark at Omaha may explain the mystery
II il was suicide.
, 1891-08-21
BASE BALL.


CHICAGO, Aug. 2O.-Vickery and
Schriver, the new battery, did superb
work for Chicago, the visitors making
but four hits. Score-Chicago IA, Clvve
land 2 Batteries-Vickery and Schriver,
Gruber and thinner.
BROOKLYN, Aug. 20.-Boston had an
easy victory today. Score-Brooklyn 3,
Boston II. characterization and
Daily, Nichols and Bennett.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-The home
team were crippled today and the Giants
we're easily winners. Score--Philadelphis
2, New York 10. Batteries-King. Espei
and Clements, Rusie, Clarkson and Buck
ley.
C%INCINNATI, Aug. 20 Poor all AROUND
playing characterized Cinclnnati's work
today. Score-C Cincinnati l., Pittsburp
2. Batteries-Rhines and Harrington,
Baldwin and Miller.
, 1891-08-21

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Aug. 2O.-H. w.
Patton, who undertook the exploration to
determine the source Of the overflow on
the desert lake at Salton, Is in the city.
He made the trip BY boat from Yuma
down the Colorado river to a break in the
banks. He says he is positive the lake
will be permanent. AT present 1t is falling,
but each rise in the river adds to the
volume Of water in the lake, and now that
a well-defined channel has been washed
out the water from the river would flow
directly into the lake instead OF spreading
all over the country. The break In the
river bank is seventeen miles south of
Yuma, IN the Mexican territory. From
there to the lake the channel is from 100
feet to half a mile wide. and of sufficient
depth to carry an immense body OF water.
The soil through which the channel has
cut its way IS a very rich. sandy loan and
for miles the sand of the desert has been
washed into the channel, leaving the soil
exposed. The water had deposited vast
quantities of quelite seed, and hundreds
of thousands of acres are green with
pasturage.
Speaking of the general effects of the
overflow, Patton said it would be both
detrimental and beneficial, adding: AT
Banning we had in comparatively short
time four rains; then there were rains in
the mountains above Red Lands and a
heavy fall at Campo Hill, unprecede nted
at this time OF the year. L am satisfied
that they are the direct result of the
Salton lake. These rains come at a time
when they are not needed, Just at harvest
time. and when the raisin crop is matur-
ing. On the other hand, it will bring
into the market and under cultivation an
immense mount of territory hitherto I'M
productive and sterile. From the break
in the river to Salt Lake it is 300 miles,
and the break, which consists of the finest
imaginable channel worn by the water Is
simply sufficient to furnish water for
thousands of acres. At present about
one fifth of the water in Colorado river is
flowing through the channel into Salton
lake at Salton. But with the next heavy
rise | would not be surprised to see almost
the entire volume of the water in. the
river turned into the channel.
, 1891-08-21
A Surprising Letter.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-A letter
which occasions some astonishment has
been received at the war department. 1t
is from one of the territorial officials at
Oklahoma, and deals with the question of
expelllng the cattle from the Cherokee
strip. This official is originally from In
diana. He explains to the department
that owing to the prevailing quarantine
restrictions it will be impossible at this
time to drive the hundred thousand or
more cattle from the strip into Kansas or
Arkansas. But he makes the surprising
statement that there is nothing in the
world to prevent the driving of these cat
tie south to Texas, He urges that the cat
tie be expelled in that direction If the
cattlemen are slow to comply with orders
from the department he advises that the
soldiers be Instructed to ride down several
NERDS and shoot 5000 or 10, 1000 head.
Ihis. he thinks, will have a good effect on
the cattiemen. and show them that the
government means business. This letter
is now In the hands of Acting Secretary
OF Wal Grant. 1t has started n GOOD
deal OF speculations as to what This OkIa
homa official is driving at.
, 1891-08-21
A CowardIy Shooting.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. 30.-While
dancing at a ball at Sandy Greek, in
jackson Parish, last night, Miss Matilda
Addison was shot by VIM. Murray, her
partner in a waltz. Murray is a fast
young man and had been forcing his at
t~entions on Miss Addison. He had tried
repeatedly to get her to dance with him,
but she excused herself on various grounds.
Murray beanie angry and told some of the
Young people present that if she treated
him like that he would shoot her. To
paciiy him and prevent auy trouble, Miss
Addison toward the end of the ball ac-
cepted him as a partner. They we're in
the middle ot>the room and had Just be,
gun Waiting when the report of a pistol
was heard and Miss Addison staggered
and fell. Murray had fired the pistol
without taking it from his coat. and the
latter was set on fire by the discharge.
1t was found that the ball had struck the
woman in the thigh, striking the bone
aud passing clear through. The young
man was arrested. but denied all inten.
ton of shooting.
, 1891-08-21
A Valuable RemedY.

Mr.. Edmund L. Pitts. the late presi
dent of the New York state senate
writes:
State of New York, Senate Chamber,
Albany, March II. 1861 have used
Alcock's Porous Plasters in my family
for the past five years and can truthfully
say they are a valuable remedy and effect
great cures. l would not be without
them. l have in several instances given
some to friends suffering with lame aud
weak backs. and they have invariably af-
forded certain and speedy relief. They
cannot be too highly commended"
, 1891-08-21
Certificate of PubrIc,,,,


Ihsurahce COMMISSIONER Ufhce, WyO-l
ming.
Cheyenne, Wyo.. Aug. 6, 1891.
1t is hereby certified that the Iowa Ma
tional Building and Loan Association, of
Des Moines. in the state of Iowa, has
complied with the laws Of this state and
is authorized to transact business in this
state for the current year. Witness my
hand and seal of Office the day aud year
first above written.
G. W. BURDIcK,
Auditor and Ex-OHicio Insurance Com
missioner.
JOHN f. O'KEEFE. Agent at Cheyenne,
Box SAT.
, 1891-08-21

Boston, Aug. CA bloody duel be-
tween Felix Steward, a Boston restsu-
ranteur, and Patrick Finnerty, his farm
hand, occurred at Arlington before day
light this morning. After the shooting
Finnerty was dead and Stewart badly
wounded. Fiunerty was discharged yes
terday on account of his insolence, and
broke into Stewards house some time af-
ter midnight, evidently with the idea of
wreaking vengeance on his former en-
ployer, for when discovered by Mr.. Stew
art he had a revolver in his hand. MIR.
Steward heard the intruder and left his
bed to investigate. On entering the
room he was confronted by Finnerty, who
presented a revolver at his head, stating
his eimination TO kill him. Stewart
lodged. bu. not before Finnerty fired, the
ball taking effect in Stewards right Shout
der and inflicting a painful flesh wound.
Fnnerty followed Stewart through the
intervening room to his bed chamber, but
was unable to secure another shot at his
intended victim owing to the latter's
agility. In one corner of the room was
a double barreled shotgun loaded with
Dlru SnOt, hnu Stewart unally succeeucu
in securing this Quick as a fash he dis
charged one barrel at the approaching
man which, instead of subduing him,
appeared to iniuriate him, and he made
another dash at Stewart. only to receive a
heavy charge of shot directly in the face
and neck, Grasping the muzzle of the
gun the thoroughly frightened Stewart
rained blows on the head OF his former
hired man, who fell to the floor covered
with blood. Then Stewart and another
hired man waited in another room until
daylight. Not until then did be know
that Fiunerty was dead, but when he
realized the fact he at once surrendered
himself to the police. Public opinion
iustifes the homicide.
, 1891-08-21
SPARKS PROM TIE WIRES.

The grand jury of the city and county
of San Francisco was sworn in yesterday.
Judge Wallace, in his address TO the Jury.
instructed them that it was their duty to
fully investigate the reports of bribery
and corruption said to nave been prac,
ticed at the last session Of the legislature
by members and corporations.
, 1891-08-21

The Gem City Of Wyoming. Laramie,
Aug. %. at 8 o'clock a. m. Fare 81 IS,
round trip. Tickets for return good to
Aug. 25.
Visit the state encampment via the
Union Pacific. @. W. SWEET, Agent.
, 1891-08-21

Bos,on-Boston 2, Athletic g..
St Louis Louis IS. Columbus 8.
Baltimore-Baltimor |. Washington s.
Louisville-Louisville 2, Milwaukee 5.
, 1891-08-21

Fare and one-ihh for round trip to
Rock Springs for firemen's tournament.
Aug. "a and rs. and for the teachers
institute at Evanston, Aug. 81.
, 1891-08-21

A scholarship in the Wyoming Normal
and Business College is a safe and paying
Investment.
, 1891-08-21

Does your back ache2 Oregon Kidney
lea will cure you.
, 1891-08-21

Soda water at Dayid's drug store.