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Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Eight Msn Injured in the Chicago
Water Conduit

Chicago, Aug 26.-By the ignltng OF
a burst VI natural gas in drift No. : of
the new four-mils tunnel at :35 0 clock
this morning An explosion took place,
by WHICH . number Of workmen were
severely injured.
The scene of the explosion lies about
100 feet below the bed OF Lake Machi-
gan IN an easterly line from Park row,
two and one-fourth miles out. There
were sixteen men in the laboring party
when the explosion occurred.
The following were injured:
Morris kuhl, No. Ia East Harrison
ct, 80 years old. single; probably fatal
injuries ABOUT hands, face and body.
NJ. Gallagher, 81, single, living at
Harrison-st. and Center-ave., burned
on hands and face.
Hugh Mallory. 81, No. ia Harrison
ST., burned about face.
= {. J. DENIM, foreman, burned about
head and face.
Joseph Mallory, No. ia Harrison-st.,
burned about face and hands.
Owen Kuhl, No. la Harrison-st.,
burned about head and face.
Michael O'Neill, of No. "A Harrison
ST., burned about head and breaet.
James Daw, No. 1917 Dearborn-st.,
burned on hands.
Michael Leonard, Melrose, burned on
hands.
The accident appears TO be in the
main attributed to blunder, in the
failure of some one to force sufficient
compressed air through the tunnel.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
WITHOUT A GUIDING HAND.
"A Locomotive kushes Along With the
Enineer SenseI~ss in His Cab.

Philadelphia, Aug. 26--Rushing
along ut a speed but little checked
though the engines throttle was
closed, the Pennsylvania railroad
southern express dashed through Mon
mouth Junction yesterday afternoon
without n guiding hand on the lever,
while out OF the cab window OF the
locomotive hung Enginer William Ill.
seery. bleeding and unconscious from
a terrible wound in his head Harry
Bowers, the fireman. who stepped into
seery's place and stopped the train,
was the man who discovered the ac-
cident-
The train left New York at 4 o'clock.
II makes the run TO this city in two
hours. When Monmouth was reached
the fireman had just finished coalinS
up a. the train approached the water
trough Seery, according TO custom,
skut off steam, allowing the train to
ru-h on by It's own momentum. bow
ers mounted the tender and lowered
the scoop to take IN water. When
this was accomplished he went to the
cab TO find the engineer In the position
described. He ran the train into Tren-
ton. where another engineer was Sc
cured. Seery was carried into the bag
gage car and last night was in the
Presbyterian hospital at the point of
death. It Is believed that bolt was
thrown up by the scoop and striking
some part OF the moving machinery
was hurled with great force toward
The cab window. striking the engineer.
who was leaning out.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
BITTER WAR ON PARseLL.
81traets from . Letter OF Arenb0As
WAlseh Widely Circulated

I,oodon. Aug. 2s.-Opponents -
Charles Stewart Parnell are distribut-
1ng all over Ireland. as well as in the
Irish eenters Of population in England.
handbiils containing a fac-simile OF q
letter recently written by Archbishop
Walsh in response 70 a question from
the priests as 10 whe ther the marriage
Of Mr.. Parnell and the former wife Of
AF. O'Shea has altered the moral as
peet OF the situation resulting from
the revelations IN the divorce court.
It is said that over & million copies OF
this handbill have been put into eireu-
faton. with the view OF still further
arouslng the feeling against the ex-
lsader OF the Irish party.
In the letter Archbishop Walsh uses
this strong language: But for the
partial Generalization of our people
as a result of the troubles in the Irish
party the need OF my answering such
q quest tlon could never have arisen
Whatever may be the standard of
morality before which Mr.. Parnell
may choose 70 regulate his course OF
life no section OF the Catholics OF Ire
land--if their CathOlicity had not been
drugged into stupor by the poison
Gus doses administered 10 them from
day Do day and in the columns OF
apostate Iournals-could stand in need
of any words of mine 10 them. These
two things must be kept In view
first, that adultery Is a grievous and
shameful sin; and consequently that
the guilt OF IL, so far from being
washed away, Is but deepened and
blackened when the sinners, instead
OF turning from their evil ways, deli
berately enter into a public compact
20 continue their sinful career" BY
a public compact the archbishop re-
fers 10 the fact that the couple were
married at n registry office, the Roma n
Catholic church In London not re-
cognizing marriages contracted at
such places as legal. although regis
trars are authorized by law TO per-
form marriages. and that authority Is
recognized by every other denomina-
zion in England save that TO which
Ahe arch hbishOp belongs.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
PRECOClOUS BiCAMlST.
Harry Thorner, Eighteen Years Old and
Son of n Millionaire has Three Wives.

Harry Thorner, Eighteen Years Old and
Son of n Millionaire has Three wives.
Buffalo Aug. 26.-Harry Thorner,
the son of the millionaire, DR.. Thor1er.
is charged with bigamy. He is dhly
eighteen years old, and he is said to
have three wives in different parts of
the country-onc in Buffalo. one IN
Boston and one IN Philadelphia. The
police have been searching for him for
weeks. He is also wanted at Niagara
Fails for defrauding hotel keeper.
1t is said that he and his last wife
boarded with DIR. Robinson, of Niagara
Fails tor four weeks, and one dark
night they stole away by getting out of
window, taking their baggage with
them.
Thorner has figured in many esca-
pades. the charges ranging from grand
larceny to bigamy. Perhaps the most
notable one was his marriage of
Maud Wescott, Il young and pretty girl
who worked in one of the leading dry
goods houses in the city. He wooed
and won her under the alias of Harry
Hamein, having assumsd the name of
a Delaware avenue millionaire. Under
this name he beat many boarding house
proprietors. The girl soon found out
her mistake and in three weeks she had
obtained divorce.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
nE WAS A WALKING BAR.RooM.
How the Prohibitisnisss OF . No-Lieence
Town Wore Hoodwinked.

Hamburg. Conn. Aug. 26.-The Pro-
hibitionists OF this region are wild over
a discovery that they have for years
been hoodwinked by an eccentric indi-
vidual whom they supposed was simon
pure In his devotion TO their principles.
The death OF this individual, whose
name was Kildeer HUFF. opened the eyes
OF the Prohibitionists. Huff came TO
this place several years ago. He was
a strange person who lived alone in a
rude hut on Potato Hill. He pre-
tended 20 be deaf and dumb, but boys
who have tantalized him say that
Huff could swear very fluently. In
addition he was humpbacked, and, on
account of his deformity, he was an
object OF pity to the townspeople. none
OF whom knew where hs came from.
Last Friday Huff was found dead by
the roadside. near his hut on Potato
Hill. The villagers were surprised to
find that he was not humpback.
The defoTmity proved 10 he n padded
sack. inside OF which was found dozen
pint bottles containing rum. whisky
and cordial. and In his pocket was
found sfe7, mostly in dimes and
nickeis--the regulation bar-room
ehsngr. The humpbaek has been n
walking bar-room. and the mystery
OF how he supported himself Is solved.
The town In a no-license place. and the
Prohibitionists have Hattered them
solves that here at least no drinking
was done. II IL remembered that
Huff used 20 prowi around late at
night. during which time he visited
enc houses ~ those who love an occas-
ionsi nip. and either sold them n pint
hottIs or siae a drink. for which he
charged them ( cents.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

One of Spring Lakes rip, roaring ter
rors dropped into the city yesterday
with q months wages "in his inside
pocket" HIS name is Jim Daily and
he declared himself ss having come
here for the express purpose Of clean
ing out the town. About ] 4 80 a. m. the
ambulance was called 70 the rear of b.
D'Oze's saloon Oh Ottswa-st. where jim
was found in a dilapidsted condition
with the gore streaming from several
cuts in his face and head. At the
police station he ssid that be wee walk
inc in the alley when man unknown
70 him jumped on him and attempted
to take his money. In this he was un-
successful, but II cost Jim an awful
drubhing 10 prevent bus ssssilsnt from
dong 80. Daily Issoberins up N cell,
while the police are looking for the man
who struck him.
James Long was arrested last nigh
on suspicion of having knocken Daily
down. II the complaint - well found
ed, Long will be charged with attempt
ing highway robbery. Daily bad s22.a5
in his pocket when searched at the Sta
ton,
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
Canada C~n.u. Returns.

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. 26.-The cen
aus returns will probably he brought
down today. 1t is understood the
showing for the entire dominion Is
fairly good one indicating. as it VIII,
n consi,erable Increase In population
IN the last decade. Ontario, Nova SEQ
tia. Manitoba and Northwest British
Columbia made gains, but Prince I'd
ward Island, Quebec ard New Bruins
wick will show an actual decrease.
Manitoba. II Il confidently believed
will nroportinsteiy lead the rest OF
the dominion. That province. whieh
IN ten years has grown from "o,,"o
To $50. 900 in round numbers, mas
reason 10 be proud OF her record. Mn
nipeg likewise beats any western city
In the history Of her marvellous growt
az Indicated by the prospective re-
turns. II has grown In popuiatioh
from 5000 10 2G.o00. At faster ra'e
than victoria, which has a population
of 1900. Vancouver comes clos. nc
hind with 1900. while New "es.-
Minister VII exceed 1000. The Nari-
Gus cftle@ will ~ shown 70 baVe ~
ereased very largely. The en.afe
ffopgatlon will reach nearly "Ne
..,flflrns
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
TO AID THE SUFFERS.
A Committee to Receive subscriptions
for Victims of the Fire.

A Committee to Receive subscriptions
for Victims of the Fire.
New York, Aug. 26.-The mayor this
afternoon appointed a committee Of
prominent citizens TO receive subscrlp-
tons for the victims of the late disaster.
Representatives of the daily newspapers
have been appointed on the committee.
In the afternoon 90 barrels of benzlne
and other oils were found intact IN the
basement of No. ". Fire Chief Cash
man took samples from each barrel
and forwarded them to the bureau of
combustion for analysis. The coroners
and tire department officials are well
satisfied that the search for bodies is
virtually over, and the long agony and
suspense is nearly ended. At All early
hour today small knots of disconsolate
men and women gathered around the
morsue and made inquiries about their
missing friends. The Odor that arises
from the morgue causes many to ktep
at n good distance. The black WAGON
arrived about O'Clock bringing fpur
male bodies and there was rus4 to
identify them. These bodies were but
with the "a yet unidentified,
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

unfortsaass Transgrsssers Whs Appsss~
ed N Police CeurG

Stella Dlskienisy, fair Polish maiden
OF twenty-five summers. made COM
plant yesterday against one of her
eountrymen. Tony Tohnsh, charging
him with bastardy. Stella lives with
her mother at ia Chalhan-st-. and
Tony boards with the family. In her
bill the maiden recounts the same old
story-led as1ray under promise of
marriage. and the refusal OF her be-
trayer 10 keep his sacred promlss>
eony wai~ed examination and Was
bound over for trial in the circuit
court, with bail fixed at $500.
The perjury case against Henry =
Jordon was nolle pressed yesterday
afternoon on motion OF the prosecnt-
ing attorney. Contractor sullivan,
who made the complaint, failed 10 ap-
pear in court yesterday afternoon, and
Il was concluded that If he took no
more interest In the matter than 10 re-
main away when the eeT was up for
hearing there was no u-e continuing
IN. The evidence thus far taken In the
suit has not been sufficient 10 make
out a case. The complainant flied
security for costs, so that he viii have
the pleasure q. forfeiting quite a snug
httle sum.
There were five repentent drunk
ards before the bar OF justice sesier-
day. A. W. Fisher went 10 jail for
twelve days, T.. l.. Hopkins paid $3.50,
Peter Carlson went TO jail for thirty
days in default of IA fine of $3.50. and
Billy RYAN had sentence suspended
upon him. Nicholas Schmidt, Anna
Schmidt and Mrs. Howell, The three
disoraerly characters arrested at %
Spring-st., Tuesday night. will have
a hearing August 21. Harry Ram
sey, Russell Bennington and Al Corn
ing, the three juveniles arrested for
swimming In Grand river, who were
released on their own recognizanee 10
appear yesterday failed TO be on hand,
and the warrant was returned 10 on
Ger Fee who will rearrest them. The
Henry Smith truancy case was ad-
journed until September D. The as
sault and battery case against John
Chamberlin and Peter Bradish, the
Greek peanu; vendcrs. was adjourned
until September s. Willie Foster,the
youthful thies, was fined s5.35. which
was paid by his parents. Eugcne
Sabin. who was arrested on complaint
Of his divorced wife for Threatening 10
ill her and whose wife requested that
he he put under bonds 10 keep the
peace, entered n plea OF not guilty,
and his case was adjourned until sep
tember O. The bail was fixed at $500,
and as Sabin could not furnish a
bondsman, he went 10 jail.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
BAKER WILL RECOVER.
Ingersoii's Seer 'tary, who Was Shot. Is
Out of Danger.

Crotcn Landing, n. y, Aug. 26.-I.
n. Baker, private secretary to Colonel
X. G.. IngersolI. who was shot on Satur-
day evening, August /, at this place by
Orvlle f. Anderson during family
quarrel and who was expected to die, is
recovering. He has so far improved
that yesterday he was taken to tho
Catsklll Mountains. lie looked well
when he went away and said be was
feeling first rate with the exception of
his arm. which at times was very pain
full from the bullet wound inflicted by
Anderson. Anderson IL now IN the
county Jail at White Plains awaiting
the action of the grand jury, which
meets on September 2. Baker. his wife
and witnesses will appear against him.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Lina, Ohio, Aug. 7s.--Rssiding near
Nspolean. Ohio. 10 Michael CTsrner and
three wives. They AL 1--we on $50 900
farm. and three houses are used Nv the
three families, with one bead. Crsnef
brought MS second wife 10 the farm IN
1879 and placed Der IN q cory house he
hsd erected for her. Wife No. offer
Cd no objection. He wac srrested at
the tine. however, snd tried for bigs-
nv. hut escaped on = technecslity. IN
1881 Crsnler brought hls third wife -
TIE farm. For soHns csuse no action
Gas taken until Monday. when Tire
county prosecuting attorney completed
a investigation snd prepared exldenct
10 lsy hsfore the grand Jufy.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Detroit, Aug. 26.-Robert c. Wheeler,
an Iowa veteran, advertised for wife
and Mrs. Cordelia Burkholder. Of Beld-
ing, Mich, answered. Wheeler was
struck with her reported charms and
simplicity, and when he came TO the g.
A. r. Encampment here be naturally
visited that village. He liked the
widow and placed 500 in her keeping.
Then she refufed TO marry, and he
brought suit 10 recover. The matter
has been settled by Wheeler accepting
$500 as his dover the widow retain
ing $500 for her trouble.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
BOILED IN A VAT.
Edward Noon Receives . Terrible scaid-
ing which May Prove Fatal.

Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock
Edward Noon, an employe OF the
Grand Rapids Cabinet Company. on
Canal-st.. accidentally fell into vat
OF hot water in the engine room 10y
stepping on some loose boards In the
covering. His cries for help soon
brought assistance and he was helped
out. The ambulance was called and
he was taken 10 his home at 35l OF
tawa-st.. and Or. A. +. Parkinson was
called 10 attend him. IL was found,
upon removing his clothes that he was
terribly scalded from the hips down,
and probably sustained fatal injuries.
There is bare chance that he VIII
recover. He was n married man. 30
years old, aud has two small children.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

The week has been particularly
notable for the announcement Of nc
les. than three important engagements
Mss Morrison, tldes, daughter OF Mr.
Jane. Morrison. 90 Mr., John II. =
HuFhart. Of ,syapd Rapids. Mich.
\ lee president 81 sie 9rsnd nspids and
Ind dsns railroad Mr.. A .. ]. Holt i
reported engaged % a charming bsiis
OF Cleveland. .--Csncinnat EnQalref.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
THEIR WAY NOW CLEAR.
The Reed's Lake Electric Railway Files
It's Indemnity Bond.

The Reeds Lake Electric Railway
Company filed bond In the United
States Court yesterday in the sum oil
$4,000. in compliance with an order
from the court 1t will be remembered
that in the. case OF the Valley City
Street and Cable Railway Company
against the Reeds Lake Electric Rail
way Company Judge Brown ordered
that n bond OF the above amount
should be filed within fifty days or an
Injunction would Issue restraining the
defendant from laying it's tracks on
certain streets. The consolidated com
pany now has security for reimburs-
mcnts for all damages resulting 10
it's business from the defendants line.
The sureties are Hon. sybrant Wes-
selius and freeman u. Dickerson. of
Detroit.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
UNION VETERANS UNION.
Two Important Resolutions Adopted by
the Cleveland Convention

Cleveland. Aug. 26.-General Clark
called the second session OF the Union
Veterans Union convention TO order
at 9:3O this morning. The first bust
ness in order was the report oil the
committee on resolutions. Among
the resolu lions read was one vigor-
ously protesting against the employ
ment OF aliens or foreigners in govern
ment offices to the exclusion OF vet
Grams and their families. A resolu-
tion to erect a monument to the un-
known dead in ench city In the South
where union soldiers were buried was
adopted after considerable discussion.
The convention adjourned shortly be-
fore noon In order that the veterans
might take carriages TO Lake View
where Garfield's tomb Is to be visited
this afternoon. A campfire VIII be
held in Music Hall tonight.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
TORN TO PIECES BIZ A DOC.
Awful Fate Of = Child in Moatreai-A
Ma and " osuaa Also Laseerated.

Maa and " ornaa Also LAseerated.
Montreal, Aug. 26.-The little son OF
omer Frechette, Of los st. Hubert-sL.
this city, Was bitten 10 death by fero-
clous dog last night. When tie fran
tic mother of the child endeavored 10
drive the dog from It's ghastly work he
attacked her and only deslsted
when cut 10 pieces by neighbor
VINO came 10 her assistance.
Mr.. Frechette recently purchased three
dogs, one OF which MAS cross between
a hound and bulldog. The latter was
considered peaceable aud gave no signs
OF being dangerous. Shortly after Z
O'Clock last night, while Mrs. Freehette
Was entertaining visitor, she heard
her year old son, who was playing IN
the yard, scream. Rushing 10 WIN
dow she was Mortified 10 see the dog
attacking the child and tearing great
pieces OF flesh from its body. Mltn all
the herolsm of a mothers daring the
woman flew 10 the rescue. The sight
she met was a horrible one. 1he
boards of the yard were covered with
blood, while pieces OF flesh were scat
tered aro und.
Though falnting she attacked the in
furlated brute ana terrific struggle
ensued. 1t WAS an unarmed woman
against demon, anu she WAS fast be-
ing overcome When j. Is. Masse, who
resided near by, came TO her assistance.
At this moment the woman tainted and
the dog turned his attention to the new
intruder. Another desperate battle fol-
lowed. Masse was armed with knife,
which he welded to good
purpose, but the dog having
secured a grip on the man never let
go until its head was nearly severed
from its body and almost cut to pieces.
Medical assistance was summoned, but
the child was beyond all human aid
and soon expired. The face was al
most unrecognizable, while over a
dozen pieces OF flesh had been torn
from the body. The injuries sustained
by Mrs. Frechette and Masse, while Sc
rlOus, are not fatal.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Harrisburg. Pa. Aug. 26.--Msyor
Fritchey opened war on the Electric
Street Car Company here yesterday
and put 100 of its employees in isil.
The company has line of tracks in
two parts OF the city, and IL has made
many fruitless attempts TO get the con-
sent of the city council 20 connect
them. Early Yesterday morning q
large gang Of laborers began work to
make the connections. The mayor ap-
pesred. and. upon the refusal Of the
foreman to have the work stopped, had
everybody connected with the work ar
rested. The foreman was fined 800.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Washington, Aug. 2e.--Ths Treasury
Department. is advised that syndicate
OF German bromine manufacturers
have determined " make large con-
siguments of frornine and bromide ~
potassium 70 this country, where Il 10
10 be cold, irrespective Of oost, 81 any
price for the purpose of brestirg uD
the American manufacturers ar that
the goods viii be undervslueo The
collector ~ New York 10 Instfuc ted 10
see that ths latter part Of the design 10
not carried oUt.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
CAR TREMBLING IN DENMARK.
He 10 Afraid of Being Assassinated by
Desperate jews.

Desperate jews.
London, Aug. 26.-Copenhagen dis
patche says that the car is surrounded
with more restrictions than On his pre-
vlous visits to Denmark. The reason
for this has not been made public, but
rumors are rife OF fear of nihllstic
plottings. 1t is known TO the Russian
police that many Of the exiled Jews
swore vengeance against the czar in
person, after they had got safely
beyond the frontier, and that their
threats were no passing expressions of
anger. There j. no place where the
car exposes himself so freely as In
Denmark, and there has undoubtedly
been some apprehension that his
enemies would take advantage of this
fact. At any rate since the cars arri-
val the police have been active in pro-
tecting the royal and imperial party
from too near popular contact and the
guards at the palace are doubled.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

Cleveland, Ang. s6.--Adsm Schultz.
Millershurs. Ohio, who vas member
OF Company A, Forty third Illinois
Regiment, IN the late var. vas wounded
in the knee April 5. 1852, IN the battle
of shiloh. rendering the knee q. n. ard
AZ tunes smputstion vss thought
necessary. Sunday DIR. Wee examined
the tne- and found snd extracted a
large psinie ball from under the knee
cap. II had been there over twenty.
nine years.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27

San Francisco. Aug. 2s.--w. III. Will
Hsms. special treasury agent at Seal
Islands, Alaska. arrived from the north
yesterday and will leave for Washing
ton TO-DAY with q report for the secre-
tary OF the treasury. lie reports the
'otsl number 0f seals taken by the
North American Commercial Company
snce Aug. 1, 1900. az 723s lie s.ti.
mates The number taken ~ poschers at
a nnA
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
TO SEE THE HOLY COAT.
Many Thousand. viii 60 From This
Country.

Plttsburg. Aug. pa party Of IS
Pittsbergers are making resdy for a
pilgrimage to see the holy coat of
Treves. A church authority says that
5000 people from thiscountry viii make
this journey, and Of these 100 will go
from this diocese. Many will 60 from
Canada, Mexico and South Amerlcs. A
party Of eighty viii leave here today
and these, With others, will sal IN the
steamer Ot,dam from Hoboken on Sat
uriax
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-27
POISONED AT The BANQUET.
Sudden Death OF Countess Mazxarino's
Chaplain at Palermo.

Chaplain at Palermo.
Rome. Aug. 26.-The Popolo Romano
publishes sensational dispatch from
Palermo which says that Don Giuseppe
la Rosa, the private chaplain of the
Countess of Mazzarino while celebrating
mass in the presence of the family, sud
denly fell to the floor in violent con-
WILSON'S, his limbs writing and froth
foaming upon his lips. He wss speed
lily removed TO his private apartments,
but before medical aid could be sum-
moned ne died in fearful agony. The
same dispatch saws that al investigs-
tiou revealed the fact tha. the chaplain
had been poisoned 10y corrosive subli-
mate which had been put INTO the sac
ramental wine served at the mass. The
police at Palermo arc making strenu-
ous efforts to discover the perpetrstor
of the shocking crime.