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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
KILLED IN COLLISIONS OF FREIGHT TEAMS.

Pittsburg, Sept. GA Tn-State News Bureau
Cumberland, Md, dispatch says "A collision Of
freight trains occurred four miles west Of Cumber-
land at O'Clock this morning, completely wrecking
twenty five and killing Charles Ernest, engineer
Of Brunswick, West Va, and William Thorpe, Of
Keyser West Va. brakeman named Lewis and
three other ranmen injured, but will recover"
Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. PA misplaced switch
caused the complete wreck Of sixteen freight cars on
the St Paul road near Columbus last night. Splct-
stoeser. a brakeman, was instantly killed and Albert
Gray brakeman, fatally injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
BURNED TO DEATH IN PRAIRIE FIRES.

Turtle Lake, Mimi. sept. 27.-word has reached
this village that Mr.. Nesse, farmer. living short
distance out OF town, with his wife and several small
children, hemmed in by the flames and no doubt
burned to death, rs no help could reach them.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept 27.-forest fires are
raging all Chippewa County. Considerable tim:
bcrland barns containing crops, stock. ETC.,
have been burned Several villages have been burned.
ON all sides reports OF FIRES spreading rapidly are
coming The air IN this town Is thick with smoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
DEFINING THEFT IN TEXAS.

New.oreans, Sept. 27.-The Kountze. Tex. dis
patch to The Picayunc' has the following: "J ID.
Mcmillan, ex-COunty Treasurer, has been on trial
charged with misapplyng funds to the amount of
$4,000. Judge HlGhtOwer ordered the Jury TO acdu
him. charging that the legal definition Of money is
legal tender, coin, and that bonds coupons not
money. Judge HightOwer who is recognized one
Of the States brightest jursts, holds that official
can he indicted for emheZzlement under the present
State laws unless he steals actual cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
THE FRENCH TARIFF ON COPPER.

Paris, sept. 27.-The brazilian Government has ap-
proached NJ Rbot in regard to the proposed prohbtive
tarIs on coffces, fixed under NJ Mene's report, and
approved by the Chamber Of Deputies at 1856 francs
on a hundred Kilograms. Brazil takes annually
90 600 900 francs worth of French products, and
among the leading arguments that will be used to in
duce the Senate to modify the proposed tariff is the
danger OF Brazil retalatng-a result that would aid
Imercan efforts 10 capture the Brazilian markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
TARGET FOR 1 cRAzr MAYS BULLETS

Madison, WIS.,, Sept 27.-A great sensation was
caused here yesterday by the attempted killing Of
f. c. wlssler, assistant booklSeeper of The state
JournalS Company, by p. W. Meehan. a solicitor for
the paper. wissler dsarmed his assailant. but not
until five bullets had been fred one taking effect in
Meehans hand and the other grazing Wisser's groin.
Mehan is said 70 be insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
SLAUGHTER AT 4 RAILWAY CROSSING.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. o7.-The westbound limited
mail on the Panhandle road, which is due here about
noon struck carriage Centrevle Ind, in which
Joseph Black, his wife and two daughters. Black
his wife and daughter instantly killed, and
the other daughter was fatally injured. The Black
family was the way to attend the Cambridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
cFrspps RESPONSE TO A TOAST.

Rome, Sept. 27-signor Crispl attended the hunch-
ing Of steamer at Palermo yesterday, and lanquet
was given in his honor after the launching. Rspond-
ing to a toast to King Humbert and Queen Victoria,
Signor CrISpl commended the coupling of linking
Italys strength and prestige with those Of her powerful
ally and datcd upon the ties uniting the two Countries
since England and Sicily awoke 10 freedom under
Norman kings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
STRICKEN WITH PIRILYSIS.

Washington, sept. 27.-Coptan A. W. Fisher, Of
North Carolina the chief clerk of the Pension Bureau
was Yesterday stricken with paralysis Of the right
side while at work at his desk. lie was removed 10
his home and his physicians. after an examination
expressed themselves as hopeful OF his recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
FRANCE AND AMERICAN PORK.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE TO GIVE IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION TO THE DEPUTIES, BILL.

THE SENA1E NOhhl1lLE ~ pANG A-hNNADAt'AA@
ATTENTION TO THE DEPUTIES BILL
Paris Sept. 27.--When the Chambers resume legiS-
lative work next month, the efforts Of Mr. Reid the
American Minister to secure the withdrawal Of the
pork prohibition certain to be crowned with sue
cess The committee of the Senate will give immediate
attention to the bill passed by the Chamber of Dep
ues In official circles the opinion prevails that the
resembling of the German pork prohibition was accele-
rated by &c: vote of the French Chamber OF Deputies
that Germany, seeing that the French Government had
resolved to withdraw the French prohibition seized the
chance afforded by the postponement of the French
bl to get ahead in complying with the American dc
mands ~
Rome, SEPT 27-Newspapers here dlscredt the report
that The United States will exclude italian imports in
reprsal for the prohibition Of American pork imports
They express the belief that the prohibition VIII DC
Iescndd as soon France and other States rescind
their prohbitOry regulations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
FRANCIS JOSEPH IN BOHEMIA.

Vienna, Sept. 26.-Emperor Francis Joseph. upon
arriving yesterday at Prague, capital of the Kingdom
Of Bohemia had splendid reception. Extensive
preparations had been made by the municipal and
military authorities. The streets were crowded with
people. Replying to the addresses presented TO
him. the Emperor spoke both in German and in Czech
thanking and praisng the Bohemans for their loyalty
and assuring them of his constant paternal solicudc
for their welfare,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
FIRE ON THE STEAMSHIP ROME.

London, Sept 27.-A fire broke out at 4 o'clock
this morning In the freezing room of the Peninsuar
and Oriental COmpany's steamer Rome, which was in
dock at Greenock. where she undergoing altera-
tons. The fire rapidly gained headway. Fifty state
rooms on the main deck wero destroyed. II Is cs.
timated that the amount OF damage done will
probably reach 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28

rebellion In Salvador, of which policy President Ezcta
is SAID to be obtaining ample proofs. The Mexican
press generally Is attacking Barillas and Guatemala.
IN regard to revolutionary rumors in connection
WIN Mexico the Associated Press correspondent here
mas made an Investigation. Reports received from
twenty -four states and two territories say the most
perfect peace prevails.
The revolutionary lncursIon of Garza from Texas
ended without bloodshed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
DELAY ~ rRYyo NOVEL STEAMSHIP.

Baltimore, Sept. 81 (SpeclaD.-The continued delay
in starting the steamer Howard Cassar on her trial
trip Is causing considerable talk In shipping circles.
and steamship navlgatOrs again predicting that
the vessel Will not prove The inventor
Frye, however says that the steamer will have u
trial. probably next week, and that she will be the
fastest ocean craft ahoat. The machinery has been
partially tested IN dock tralss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28

Ghent, Sept. 27.-An accident resulting In the killing
of several persons and the njurng of many Others
Cured at charity festival held in this city to-day,
platform became overcrowded, and the manager md a
number Of workmen went underneath to MAKE an
examination to ascertain whether the structure was
likely TO withstand the strain. Suddenly the whole
platform collapsed. The men underneath were cr1shed
to death, and many who were the platform had
arms legs broken, Or were otherwise seriously In
jured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
pEMOcRArrC yoMryEES IN CHrcaGo.

Chicago. sept 27.-The Democracy Of this (Coolo
County, which has been divided since last April,
when by running two Mayolalty tickets one headed BY
ex-Msyor Cieger. the other by eX-Mayor Harrison.
both defeated having fixed up their differences
met in convention yesterday and nominated Jonas
Hutchinson for superior Court Judge Charles r. Bah.
cock for superintendent Of schools, L. r.. Cooley fe
Drainage Trustee. ard fRll usi OF other eApGAates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
LOW WATER ~ THE ERIE C4N4L.

Futonvile. " Y, Sept. 27-The water is so low in
the Erie Canal that boats grounded all along the
line. The creeks and feeders have not been so low as
now in some years. Boatmen seem much discouraged
and say that with low water and low freights II is
impossible for some OF them even to make expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
PUTTING THE UNITED EMPIRE TRADE LEAGUE

Toronto Sept. PA cable dispatch from London
10 "The Globe" says: In letter from Vancouver In
The Times to-day, Howard Vincent INDUCES In big
puff for the United Empire Trade League movement In
Canada. lie chims that the reception Of his views
throughout the Dominion gives undoubted response TO
NJ Goschen request for proof that colonial feeling is
in favor OF IL. Mr.. Vincent says that the whole
strength of the opposition to the scheme is represented
by five persons from ocean TO ocean. Every one who
has followed the subject in Canada regards the letter
grotesQue account of the Views Of the Canadian
people
"The British press continues TO comment upon the
Ottawa scandals The Standard says that no honest
Canadian read the testimony without feeling that
corruption has saturated departmental and parla-
mentary life, and, indeed, the whole political atmos
phere. The Pail Mall Gazette says 1t is pity that
Haggart and his colleagues did not welcome inquiry
into the charges that were leveed against him. Pub
lie men IN Canada just cannot treat charges Of
this kind, or Of any kind, quite as they might have
done before public confidence had been utterly shat
tered by the Doodle disclosures"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
CANADIAN ANGER AT THE NEwFouNpLANpERs.

ottawa Sept. 27.--In the House Of Commons to-day
Mr. Kaulgach called the attention Of the Government
to the treatment Of Canadian fishing vessels by the
Newfoundland Government American schooners, he
said, were allowed to enter Newfoundland ports and
buy bait while the same privilege was denied to
Canadians
Minister Tupper, in reply, said that correspondence
between the British, Newfoundland and Canadian
Governments was In progress AMI that he expected
satisfactory settlement would be reached before next
season,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
KILLED BY A RArLRoAD SUPERINTENDENT.

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 27.-Colonel Bradford Dun
ham, general superintendent Of the Alabama Midland
Railroad, about O'Clock this evening, shot and in
stantly killed James Cunningham a young man, nine
teen years old. Dunham surrendered himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
THE BLACKBURNE-GUNSB

London, Sept 27.-Tho much talked-of chess-match
between Backburne and Gunsberg is at last assured
southampton chess enthusiast has declared himself
willing TO pay the expenses Of the masters provided
that the match shall be contested at Southampton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28
coNcuIAToRY CHINESE NOTE.

perlln. Sept 27.-The Chinese Ambassador has had
long conference with the Foreign Minister, to whom
he Unmarried concilatory note similar to that COM
municated 10 NJ. Ribo, the French Foreign Minister
on Thursday last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28

EzETA TO CALL BARILLAs TO ACCOUNT.
CITY of Mexico. Sept. PA letter from Salvador
avs that President Ezeta has decided to call Presi
dent Barillas Of Guatemala. 10 account Tor ipciOnS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-28

Berlin, Sept 27.-The Official @Borsen Courier
says that the Car promised Prince Leopold Friday
that he would visit Emperor William at lis earliest
convenience.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
A MIDNIGHT FIRE.
Three Horses and Cow Perish in the
Flames.

At midnight last night an alarm of fire
| was turned in from the corner of Second
and Main. and in au instant afterwards
the heavy steeds of the fire department
went dashing along the streets in the most
terrifying manner. Dancers left their
scenes of gayety in terror, for every one
supposed that the fire concerned him or
her. Those who were up at that hour,
and they were many, rushed to the scene.
and Main street, from First to Third pre-
sented scene of wild commotion. IL was
at first rEmored that the Occidental was
on fire: then again it was rumored that
the Fletcher block, and all these rumors
caused great excitement. Finally the
flames burst forth, Illuminating the en-
tire block north of Second street. and at
last the fire was located by the fleeing
multitude in the alley in rear of Fred
Rush's grocery, 326 North Main street. A
colored man named Pinkton discovered
the fire, and, after sounding the alarm, he
broke into the stable which was on fire,
and by main strength pulled out a horse
whose hair had been absolutely burned to
the skin. He next caught a COW by the
rope which was tied to her and led her out.
There were three more horses in the barn
but the fire became too hot and he could
not reach them and they persisted. The
fire department worked with great energy
for the entire Market street side of the
block was threatened. Two good streams
Of water were kept pouring into the build
ing while detail of the men worked like
beavers knocking down the building with
a vac hotcbefS and nonderouS clad1eS THE
fire was kept under control from the start
and there was not a shingle of the sur
buildings touched. Chief Wal
len was there in person and superintendent
The work. The stable and its contents be-
onged to Fred Rush and was total loss.
The loss is estimated at $500 and the insur-
lnce. if any, was unknown at the hour of
going to press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
4HE NEwSBOYs DINNER

An elegant Thanksgiving dinner was
served to about seventy-five newsboys and
bootblacks at the Packer house yesterday.
it was the third annual given to them by
Mr.. Thomas Shaw. The boys assembled at
Shaw's music house and registered. After
all had registered they were formed in line
in front of the store and to the lively
and inspiring strains or martial music
were marched to the Packer house. Here
all were formed around the tables and al
The signal took their places and piled into
the good things before them with a will.
The tables were loaded with all the tooth
some things imaginable, and which would
Just please the ravenous appetites of the
youngsters who had assembled. A large
number of people were present to witness
the event and a pleasant sight was
afforded them. The tall boy and the
short boy, as well as the lame boys and the
colored ones all partook of the delicacies
before them with relish. The boys carried
themselves like gentlemen all through the
proceeding, and more orderly, quiet and
well behaved crowd of boys could not be
found in any school, however, we'll trained
they might be. No town in the state has
better hewsboys and bootblacks than
Wichita Mr.. Shaw received many con-
CALCULATIONS and encomiums for the
hberality and kindness of heart which
promoted him to this move, and the BOYS
will never forge. him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
The Mirror i'm Japau.

Hand mirrors of metal are still in com
mon use in oriental countries In Chias
and Japan they are usually made of bronze
slightly convex and about twelve inches in
diameter. The japanese woman who is 81
fortunate as to own mirror regards it as
the most precious of her possessions
There is an ancient myth to the effect that
the japanese sun goddess once became an.
CRY and shut herself up 10 her cave, so tina,
all the earth was dark. To entice her
from her conoealment the other gods tried
various articles, but all in vain until it oc.
CURED TO them to construct a mirror by
which, when the sun goddess saw her face
in it, she was drawn forth through zeal
ousy and curiosity.
When the japanese empire first came
into existence the sun goddess gave the
mirror TO her grandson, saying: Look
upon this as my spirit, keep it in the same
house with yourself, and worship it as If it
were my actual presence" This mirror is
to this day the most important article in
the imperial regalia of Japan.-Washinz-
ton Star
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
rhe Sacred Books oft Cerlon.

There are three books regarded as sa-
cred by Buddhists of Ceylon. The first
called the Mahavanso, is the most highly
venerated. 1t has been yer. carefully
handed down from generation to genera
ton, the most ancient copies not vary
ing in the least from those of modern
date The Mahavanso contains "The
Doctrine, Race and Lineage of Buddha, -
besides the authentic annals of CeyIon-
csc Buddhism.
Next to the Mahavanso in point Of
veneration is the Learned Priests" his
tory of Buddha, called the Rajaratna-
carl This book also contains extracts
from other antique works, besides a
record of the erection Of the various
temples and shrines of the island and a
history of the kings from the year $40
q. c. The third of the Ceylonese sacred
books is called the Rajavali or Light
Oliver" it Is simply a modern supple
ment of the other two and brings the
records down TO date. The main por-
ton is given up TO recording events in
Ceylonese history since the advent Of the
the Dutch, especial attention being
given to that portion Of tbs work which
tells of the expulsion ( the Portuguese.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27

him. He became terribly depressed and
was an easy prey to the disease that had
for several years been slowly developing
and sapping his energy and talent.
In 1882 he had married Gertie Granville,
and they were very happy until he, as re-
suit of his falling mind. began to treat her
III. She dice about a year ago. At that
time Tony had been in an insane asylum
two years and was unable to understand
that his wife was dead.
Tony Harris downfall came from his
love of good fellowship. His heart was al
ways in the right place. When he had
money it belonged to any one who wanted
it, and he had hundreds of faithful friends
up TO the very last
EDWARD MARSHALL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
4 KAJANEA.

The attraction at the Masonic Temple
last evening was surely deserving of the
massive audience that assembled to wit
ness it. "Kajanka" has been heralded far
and wide as the most elaborate scenic pro-
duction of modern times, and as presented
In this city last evening fully sustained its
envlable reputation. Everything that the
management has claimed for the piece is
true, and while the main feature of the
production are the same as when seen at
the Temple last season, the details, to use
a nautical phrase, have received a general
and thorough overhauling Among the
company are the seven Marlini's, the finest
acrobats ever seen in this city, their tumb-
ling and vaulting being something mar
velous; little Mile Bertotto, the rapid
change artist and premier. whose terpsi-
chorean antics are the wonder to every
spectator; the Mariposa dancers, whose in
toxicating measures and beautiful skirts
won unstudid praise.-The Daily Gazette,
Fit Wayne, Ind.
AT the Crawford Grand, Saturday night,
November Is. Seats now on sale at the
box Office.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
A SUCCESSFUL SURPRISE.

A very pleasant event was the surprise
party successfully perpetrated upon Mr..
and Mrs. F. b. Calender, on South Water
street, last evening. The occasion was
the fifth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Calender, and it is long to
be remembered one The guests brought
with them baskets of good things, with
plenty of turkey. The victims were the
most surprised people in the country. and
the plans were arranged in magnificent
manner by Mrs. Gray the next neighbor
When the party arrived the fires were all
out In the Calender house. and the family
gone out, but they were soon brought
home. The evening was most pleasantly
passed in games and dancing and eating
and everyone enjoyed the occasion hugely
Mr.. and Mrs. Calender were the recipients
OF beautiful centre table, a wooden
wedding present, from the assembled
guests. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
a. NJ Weinschenk. Mr.. and Mrs c. I.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Helm. Mr..
and Mrs. JEFF Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +.
Whitlock, Mr. and Mrs. John b. Whit
lock, Mr.. and Mrs. c. : Treat, Mr. and
Mrs Z Wlkir, Mr. aud Mrs. H. N.
Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Gray, Mr..
Charles Fishbaugh, Of York, Neb., MIR. J.
4. OKs-lield OF Independence, Kan, and
Miss Minnie Peck q Berlin, Wis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
Their Children Are Frienn.

A rather strange state OF affairs was
pointed OUT during the first production Of
The Soudan" in New York toe other
night Louis James. the erStwhile ira
Gedian, 5 the leading man OF the plsy
Some time ago he separated from his wife,
Marie Wainwright, and il IS said they do
not recognize each other now. but On ths
evening ia question Marie Wainwright 5
two daughters occupied box in company
with Mr.. James daughter and son Not
withsssnding the trouble between James
and his wife, the four young people are
aid 70 ha bosom fxiaEdA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27
AMONG THE BALL PLAYERS.

Utica, Elmira and Auburn baseball men
are anxious to help form New York state
league.
One Of the best games played by the East
ern association this season was the recent
sixteen inning game at Rochester between
Rochester and Lebanon The score was
to at the end Of the first half of the six
teenth inning. Then Lebanon pounded
out one run.
A new rule of the Amateur league gives
player who is hit on the head or neck by
pitched ball not only base. but run
also.
In an eleven inning contest at Washing
ton recently, pitcher Eiteliorg, of Wash
ington, held Baltimore down to five hits.
Arthur Whitney is a new addition to the
st. Louis team.
Tip O'Neill is one Of the star batters OF
the American association this season.
Brouthers and Brown have also done great
stick work.
"Con" Daley is the star batter OF Cap
tain Wards Brooklyn team
The whirlgig of time has brought Man
ager McGunnigle and Pitcher Calvin, Of
Pittsburg, into close relations again They
played ball together with the Buffalo club,
International league pennant winners. In
1878
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-11-27

WORKING IN part
nership as Harrigan g. Hart, singing Little
Fraud, in which Hart made up as fresh
faced, mellow voiced Dutch girl. They
made great hit with this song and other
specialties and were in demand AT big
prices. In those days both men saved their
money and before long they became man
ayers of a variety theater in New York.
Harrigan by this time had learned that he
could write plays picturing New York life,
which his patrons approved OF, and they
moved into another theater, where they
played Harrigan's comedies for about half
Of each season, renting the theater during
the rest of the time and themselves going
on the road. The Mulligan Guards
series, "A squatter Sovereignty" Cor
delias Aspirations" and "McSorley's In