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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
BARON FAvA STILL MINISTER.
Secretary Blaine characterized ~ q "sfost
Smart Politician" Who Ovsrdid 1t.
II,y telegraph 70 the Disnatcb1

New YORK, April 11.-Dr. Rovosi, of II
Progresso ItdLo americana, stated tonight
that he had been authorized by Baron Fava
to state for publication that he was only
going to Rome on "a leave of ABSENCE
and that he is still the Italian Minister In
Washington.
DR.. Rovorsi further stated that he be-
heyes Secretary Blaine :" most smart poll
tician," but in this affair he has been alto
gether too tricky, that his policy exceeded
the limits of diplomacy. " Mr.. Blaine" he
said, may have local political reasons for
being 30, but this is not the proper time
for him to exercise personal favors."
Referring TO the recent dispatches from
Rome the Doctor says he believes them to
be fictitious or else sent either by the
French newspapers or inspired by the vsti-
can
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Captain and Men of the Carbon Saved.
nv taIograrh IN tho nsDatch.1

NORFOLK, Va, April 1.-The English
steam-yacht Lancashire Witch, belonging
to w. ID. James, of London, and flying, the
fac of the Royal Dorset Yachting Club,
has arrived here from cruise in the West
Indies. She reports that on February I'd,
while on the way from Barbados to Trim:
dad, she picked up the captain and i've OF
the crew of the British bark Caribou.
which foundered in q gale about January
18th. The men had eaten all their provi-
sions and were so much.exhaustedt that they
had to be hauled up over the yachts side.
They were landed at Trinidad. The yacht
leaves here for home tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

ueously and for long period. The oojscs
Of this was TO enable Austrian industry
and agriculture to prosper under . stsOis
regime. sa
In conclusion. the Emperor emphasized
the urgent necessity OF strengthening tnS
budget--the equilibrium Of which, he se,c.
had been successfully established. FINALLY
the Emperor announced that reforms wess
projected in the system Of direct taxAtson'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
MAGNANIMOUS GORMAN.
He Will Not Alone Accept Honors that
Others Ought to Share.
TBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch

New YORK., April 1.-The committee ap-
pointed by the Board of Managers of the
Manhattan Club at the last meeting to
take into consideration the matter OF q
reception TO Senator German In view of
his efforts in the defeat of the force DILL
reports that Senator German stated that,
while circumstances had placed HIM in q
position of prominence in the contest
against the passage of the force bill, be
regarded the victory as In no respect a
personal one, but as the result of most self
sacrificing aud patriotic effort by members
of the Senate. He expressed himself as
indisposed TO accept honors which he felt
in no respect belonged to him personally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Mean temperature.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, April 1.-the stock market 70.
day was nothing moro than the closing up OF an
active week, and the trading was comparatively
small, while dropping tendency marked the
general list, the bears being once moro active
and aggressive against hefew stocks which they
found vulnerable after tho material advances of
the week. There was marked lack OF interest,"
In dealings on the part Of the bulls, and for the
time being tho market seemed 10 have gone
back to its former condition, but the operations
of the bearish contingent gave is tone and
character.
THE OPENING srRApY AND QurxE
The opening was steady and quiet, but tho
trading element was disposed TO discount an un-
favorable bank statement, relying on tho heavy
exports Of gold and the estimated loss ~ inte-
rior movement, which should have been In the
nelghborhood OF 100000. The pressure TO sell,
however, was confined almost exclusively 70 the
Industrisls and Changers, and Chicago Gas,
Sugar, Burlington, Rock Island, and missouri
Pacific IN particular. Tho first two stocks were
ratified OF rapidly In the early dealings, Chicago
Gas losing 1A and Sugar 115 per cent, while
Rock leland, With ioss Of 1ts. was the only other
stock which changed more than per cent.
THE BANK STATEMENT Considered RATHER FAVOR
ABLE.
The bank statement was considered rather
favorable with Its significant loss In reserve, ana
with its issue was developed desire TO reconp
the sales OF the early dealings, which resulted IN
a partial recovery Of former losses. The general
list presented no feature OF interest throughout
the entire session and the inactive stocks were
comparatively neglected. The market finally
closed qniet and firm at the recovery. The
final changes show losses OF fractional amounts
In general, Chicago gas being the only excep-
ton, with loss Of 1 per cent. The trading
reached 114,663 shares OF listed and 1O,74o
shares OF unlisted, So. Paul, Burlington, and
Chicago gas being the active stocks.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
MISUNDERSTANDING quiet and steady at ASIA
4Sg%- Commercial bills, 4S5a4S7ls. Money
easy; no loans: closing offered at 3. Sub-Trea-
sury balances-Coin, &143,533,000: currency
o., 1874 900. Governments dull and heavy; per
cents, l22; ANS, 1914. State bonds dull but
steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
"Johu Bull" Invites Uncle SAM"
m al, IN tba Dtanatchl

v1croa1A, B. c., April 11.--Mayor Grant.
Of this city. to-day telegraphed President
Harrison inviting him to visit Victoria
during his trip to the Pacific coast. Should
President Harrison accept the invitanon
il is understood a British war-ship wlii oe
detailed from Fsquimault and placed at
the disposal of the President from Puget
onund Ia Victoria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
MARRIAGES.

CHAMBERhAYNE - LOMBARDY. -
Married, at the residence Of the bride. Ill
Wednesday, April s, 1891. Mr.. JAMES r.
CHAsIBERLAYNE to Miss AMANDA A.
LOAIBARDY.
E-AST.-Married in Staunton,
Va, March "a, 1891, at the residence OF the
WILMER HOWARD PAINE. of Richmond,
Va, and INA LUCILLE Asst. Of Staunton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Il. ro,utx Vault Rified successfully.
- az an. nisnatch.1

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 1.-THE IRON
ran,t in the County Clerks office at BEN
tcm saline county. was broken into by q
, rom al man last night and large amount
Of 's scrip and other funds taken. No clue
" oxcent mask found near the courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
The Cars Continued Peril.
Rv Anglo American cable to the Disp6tcn.l

LONDON. Enc. April 1.-The Telegrdphs
correspondent at st. Petersburg says:
Shameiken. the man arrested Monday on
suspicion of being about to make an at
tempt on the Cars lie, belonged TO the
Scaevola Club. the members OF which are
bound by oath to make continual effort 70
murder the Car. Most Of tho members OF
the club have since been arrested. Anum.
Der of students have also been arrested az
Khartof. II Is feared that riots will break
out ut the university there. Another sen
cation has been caused here by the suicide
of hussgr officer. who, it is rumored, wa was
involved in plot against tho Gar Inc
case is shrouded in mystery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
The Phosphate Case.
[By telegraph to the Dispatc

[By Telegraph 70 tI0 plsp1'I
CHARLESTON, S. c., April line 700 20.
INV MI pnS states Court to-day before Judge
s,moonton.' who will decide in a few days
.ha onestion whether the State OF the
iIn;ted states has jurisdiction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Caught Under n Falling Wall.

CINCINNATI, ONO, April u.-ffteen
stone-masons were caught under Iailing
Thirteen got out by their own efforts
without serious injury. but two were
Killed. One was Paul Glenn, aged eighteen,
son of the contractor who was building
tho wall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

Wisconsin's Democratic Apportionment.
(By telegraph 10 the Dispasch-l
Madison, WIS.,. April 1.-THE Senate has
passed the Democratic congressional ap-
portionment bill by o strict party vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
An Aroenttne DEVELOPMENT,

(By Anglo-American cable to the Dlspatcn.]
BUEsos AYREs, April :11.-Chief Admiral
Solier and several generals, who, as caoled
on April 9th, signed a manifesto, against
the Mitre-Roca coalition, have been ar
rested and imprisoned for so doing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
pAvITT PUTS AWAY THE CROWN
He Would Have the Labor Commissiensr'
ship Go to Another.

fBy AneIo-Amcrican cable to the Dispescn.I
LONDON, Eso.. April 11.--Mr. Michael
Dayitt has written q letter to Mr.. Justin
Mccarthy and.to Mr.. Thomas SEXTON, IN
which he strongly opposes any further
action in regard to the omission. OF ms
name from the Royal Commission up,
pointed to inquire into labor troubles ana
the relations between capita and LABOR.
Mr.. Davit Bays that he approves OF the Up
pointment upon the commission OF ~.
Austin. secretary of the Irish Democrauc
Labor Federation, and urges McCaTthy
and Sexton to endeavor to get Mr.: Sim
mons. secretary OF the Dublin Trades
Council, added to the commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Tho Festiye shad.
Washington Sta

INuanInBtUn otar.I
Boarder: have you any homeless shad,
madam.
Landlady: No, sir.
Boardsr: Very well, madam; I don't care
for any more Of the shadless bone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

The maiden blushed ana hung her head
"What do you take me for &" she said.
The young man spoke mp eagerly,
"For beftsr or for WORSE ne said
--Rttsbusgh DigDs<cA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
A change Of Venue Refased'
ruv ta,egrsph to the Dispatch-l

Mxxrnrs. tenn, April Z. The attorney s'tasns;
fos y Cav King. who killed David fcston,
~ ys s.w II The Criminal Court today ssy
judge Dubois refused 70 grant sne acg.ss
and fhs cass Win BE- tried N shslpy co'a's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Baron Faya's sympathy.
en- tho Dispatch.

NV Yonx. April li.---In response 70
,',ast for his autograph before no sailed,
Rsron Faya sent the following caro- 10
ranor,e,. al am satisfied TO express my
sympathy with tho United States.
fSignedl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Georgia's Prospective Negro College
n ..t.,,ra,h IN tho Dispatch,1

ATLANTA, Ga, April 1.-THE commits
s;oners of the State negro college met to-
day in Atlanta and decided on savannah
over the other competing cities Tor the To-
cation of the. college; Inc city gse anS :
large tract Of land in the SUBURBS anu
Sf5 600
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
APRIL IL, 1901

oyFERNGs.
wHEAr-1,D54 bushels
CORN, $40 bushels.
0ATs.--1 900 bushels.
MuL-0RFAL--15 tons.
skLK4
wHEAr.-1,874 bushels
z CoRS.--s40 bushels.
QUOTATIONS..
wHBAr.-L ongberry, el.f0ae1.l0. Mixed,
91.10asI.15. Shortberry, e1.10se1.I5.
CoIS.--Wnite, Sic. Mixed, 70a80c.
0Ars.--So. 2, 59a60c. Rejected, 45a56a Win.
ter for seed, 60a63c.
RYA-95ca31.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Good. Bad, and Mortaiiy Wounded
TBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

LITTLE Rock, ARK. April lLeLast night
near Pinnacle Springs nj. 8. Good. wno ~
charged with forgery ~ Neei sfiesr who
was irving TO arrest him. Good was after
wards captured by two men. He fought
like a tiger and was MORALLY wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTMoRg. Nd, April 11.-yirginia 3s, 64N
Baltimore and Ohio stock, S5l4 Northern Cen
trail stock, 65Is; Cincinnati, Washington, snc
Baltimore 1sts, %; consolidated gas bonds
11218; do. stock, AN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

psnfise auiee shd Geex q ~
hrm and qules, fsney bsnd> =
aJ1aa3fo Ned<s saiet - -
op<ns4 wssk sd ecsed I'll g.
S7.o7. Kesehss y LlysfpeN speedv
cotton, "a. ersfss it1d ssksG
CHICA6G ~.
CHICAGO, Apssl 11s--Cseh qyc4e11c14s
s sId sns1 Ss ys a. sf.Js3sst
S s,a'so e'e' t. NJ sss.SsssssssSs.Ss
sSors.cIsas. Ss.I0ss0.ls. Widtseys et<14
Ths inadins fntufee RANGED - foi1ov0s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS


FBy telegraph 70 me DspssrAl
{" wAsHrxorox. D. c.. April H.
Ian Forecast for Virginia y Fair wesshsa
"" for Sunday; southwestsriy winds
slight changes in temperature.
For North Carolina: Fair weather;
southwesterly winds, stationary tsmpsrs-
ture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
Two conservative. Dead =.

rBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.]
LONDON, April 1.-The. death is an,
nounced of two Conservative members OF
Parliament, Thomas Keay TAPPING, repre-,
senting South Leicestershire. and Colonel
Hambro, representing South Dorset.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
A Derivation.
IMunaeY'a Weekly. I

"Ths Shakers are opposed to marriage,
I believe"
Eyes. They get their name for that.
They may get engaged to girl. but they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

workmens Qualifications Suppressed
tBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
VIENNA, April 1.-THE Government has
issued an order prohibiting the proposed
manifestations on May-day. The Gov
eminent also refuses to grant holiday on
the LIST of May to the persons employed IN
the State factories.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

bor SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
corner Main and Sixth streets).-Rev. w. w.
LANDRUN, d. D., pastor, will preach at IL A. NJ.
and s u. NJ. q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

len Cabinet IL not Joking. and that g =
quite equal to the occasion IN this smsfs
gency.
vfhe United States mrst learn that 20
hold position amongst civilized motions
II Is not enough TO have millione Of dollar.
but 1t II necessary g first condision, ms
qua non, to be honest.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

Old Newspaper for sale Il this eGIsei
pziee. Is sents pss hnndso4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

THE BANK STATEMENT,
NEW YORK, April 11.-Weekly bank state
ment: Reserve, decrease, err, 025; loans, In
crease, 81 ,07S, 100; specie, decrease, s45s, 800
legaLtenders, decrease, s109, 900; deposits, In
crease, s475,30O; circulation, increase, $4,000
The banks nowjhold s5,632,95 In excess OF the
requirements OF the % per cent rule.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
One Thing Necdful.

One Thing Necdful.
tMunsey's Weeklyl
Shawber: Some one has invented new
kind of bank to save money. Now there Is
only one thing more they want.
Singerly: What is that?
ShaWberi A new kind Of man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12

THx wzArHxs IN Ex,HMow xxsrsSpAH
was cloudy throughout almost the entire
day with slight showers at night.
Range Of the thermometer at the 'front.'
door of the DrsYArcH Office YESTERDAY;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-12
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

SATURDAY, April II, 1871.
Closing quotations at the Stock Board:
GnuRRNiARNr SEnuRITIEa.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
SECRETARY FOSTERS PLAN

To Relieve the Drain Upon the Treasury
and Get Some of tho Subsidiary Coin In
Circulation - Thirty-SiK Million Half
Dollars to be Gradually Added to the
Circulating Medium.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Secretary
Foster has decided upon line of policy
to increase the available assets of the
treasury and at the same time place the
subsidiary silver now in the treasury in
circulation. The plan is to exchange
with the national bank depositaries
silver half dollars for currency.
There are now 200 national bank
depositaries holding S24, OOO,O in
currency. In the treasury there
is 5000, 900 in silver half
dollars. This fractional silver is
unavailable for current business. The
net surplus is less than S12, 600, 600, and
the current receipts are not more than
keeping pace with the daily expenses.
Within a month the treasury depart
ment will be called upon to make the
quarterly payment on account of PEN
sions-about $50, 900, OOO-with only
about S12, 900, 600 to meet it. The cur
rency held by the national bank depos-
itaries, if transferred to the treasury,
would make the available surplus $780,
OOO, 900 instead of S12, 900, 900. 1t is not
Secretary Fosters intention, however,
to withdraw at one time from the banks
all the currency now in them and re-
place it with silver half dollars, but to
do it gradually, as the needs Of
the treasury department may de-
mand. In connection with this
plan Secretary Foster is think
ing of permitting national bank
depositaries to have S1.15 for 81
in per cent. bonds instead of 81, as
at present, provided they take the diff
ference in silver half dollars. This will
place at once 81, 600, 900 subsidiary sill
yer in circulation. Treasury officials
are now preparing circulars to carry
out in all its details the general propo-
sition as above outlined.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
LuRED TO HIS DOOM.

Henry Krans, . Young New York ButohsR
with Money to Invest, Lured by q Bogus
Business Agent Into the Woods I'm New
Jersey, Shot and Left for Dead and
Robbed of $500.
NEW YORK, April 23.-Henry Kraus,
New York butcher, was found lying
in the woods near Delaware, a country
town about mile from Rutherford, N.
j., grievously wounded A doctor was
called, who pronounced the mans
wounds fatal. Kraus had three bullet
wounds in the back. He says he was
enticed from New York by two men
who promised to give him employment.
They took him to New Jersey, and when
they reached the woods one of the men
shot him and robbed him of his watch
and other valuables. The police are
working on the case.
Henry Kraus came from his home in
Germany in 1883 to seek his fortune,
although his parents were well-to-do
people. He secured a position in the
employ of Lieber Bros, butchers, at
No. 214 East Eighty-sixth street, this
city. He remained with them nearly
two years, and then started a butcher
shop of his own at No. IA Eliz-
abeth street. A short time ago
he sold out to good advantage.
Last week he went to the employ
ment bureau at Castle Garden and
said that he wanted position on some
country milk farm, with the prospect
of buying an interest in it if he could
find a place that suited him. A man
appeared at the bureau claiming to
have milk farm in New Jersey, and
took Kraus away with him. The two
boarded the $50 train on the Delaware,
Lackawanna e. Western railroad, the
stranger buying tickets for Lyndhurst.
At that station they both alighted. The
stranger then led the way about mile
through the woods, and after telling
Kraus to walk ahead, shot him
in the back of the neck with a 3S-caliber
revolver. Kraus fell, and when the
stranger started to rob him Kraus
made a fight, and was about to stab his
assailant with knife, when the man
fired twice more, hitting Kraus in the
wrist and taking off his thumb. Kraus
was found by two workmen lying in
pool of blood. Coroner Young of
Rutherford took his ante-mortem state
ment, and then sent him to the city hos
pital at Paterson. Kraus does not know
the name of the stranger, and never saw
him before.
Kraus had $500 in his coat pocket.
Marshal Collins traced the man, who
had taken one of Kraus' bundles, to
Passaic bridge, where he had bought q
ticket for Rutherford. The operator
said he was breathless and excited. All
trace of him is lost there. The Pater-
son police and Inspector Byrnes have
been notified. The intention of the
stranger was undoubtedly murder as
well as robbery.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
A Game Battle.

ScoTTDALE, Pa, April 2S.-Deputy
Sheriff Crawford and a large posse Of
deputies went to Adelaide to serve
writs of ejectment, and were
met with a determined resist.
ance. After evicting a couple Of
families they were attacked from all
sides by an infuriated mob of strikers
and women. A riot followed in which
both sides put up a game battle. The
deputies were routed, however, and
Sheriff Crawford and few assistants
were badly injured. Company C has
been summoned 70 the scene 10 aid In
the oVIotlopA
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
A Skillful Colored Boy.

There is black genius in Hartwell,
Ga, whose name is Sloan Reeder. He
is negro, about 16 years old, and is an
apprentice in blacksmith shop. Sloan
has constructed bicycle out of raw
material. The wheels are made of tire
iron and steel rods, the beam of an old
iron pipe and the saddle of scrap iron.
1t is very strong, and while not quite
aslight running as the factory machines,
answers the purpose admirably. Sloan
rides his bicycle with skill. He is at
work upon another invention, but will
not divulge the nature of it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
SOUTHERN GLEANIN0S.
Poor "OId Bob. -

"Old Bob" has been a member of the
Little Rock ark fire department for
ten years. ''Old Bob is horse, and
has pulled engine and cart over rough
streets to many fires and saved thou
sands and thousands of dollars to the
citizens of that town. AS indicated by
the prefix to his name Bob" is old.
twenty-five summers and winters has
he seen. Therefore, 1t has been a long
time since he was colt and gambled
on the green. For many years he
pulled a stage coach in Texas, and
then he pulled street car in Little
Rock, and was later sold to the fire de-
partment. The Little Rock city coun-
ell now wants to sell him. But no one
wants to buy, and one of the city
fathers the other night said it would be
cheaper to turn the old horse out and
let him shift for himself than to feed
him longer. Thus does man express
his gratitude to faithful old animal,
who, at the dead hour of night, or in
the noon-day sun, has carried assist
ance to their burning houses or shops.
Better give the old horse stall, plenty
of clean straw, oats and corn, and let
him live on in peace and plenty.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
May Day in Paris.

PARIS, April 25.-A manifesto calling
for the passage of act making eight
hours legal working day throughout
France has been issued by the May-day
committee of workingmen of this
city. Twenty-Five thousand copies
have been distributed. The social
lists have been active fomentors
of the discord at the various
preliminary meetings which have been
held by those who propose participating
in the celebration of May 1. There is
not much prospect for harmonious
action owing to the bad feeling among
the different organizations
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1891-05-01
A FIRsT-cLAss SCARE.

A Car Load Of Passengers on an Electric
Road Treated to Sensational ExperI-
ence.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, April 2S.-The pas
sengers on a south-bound electric car
north of Robert street yesterday had a
thrilling experience. 1t was raining in
torrents, and the car had reached the
south end of the bridge which crosses
the Kansas City railway, when sud-
denly a binding flash of hghtn ing
seemed TO envelop the car and sulphur
GUS smoke filed the conveyance. 1t at
once came TO dead stand-still and was
on fire in an instant Women screamed,
men swore and the panic-stricken pas
sengers scrambled out at a lively rate
while the car burst into flames. No one
was injured, but the car was badly
damaged before the flames conld be
subdued.