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DIED IN THE FLAMES.
Horrible Holocaust in a Chicago
Tenement House.
An Entire Family Of Five Persons
Roasted to Death.
The COrpseS Of the Father, Mother and
Three Little Children Found Heapad
Together In the Ruins.
Erecial TO THE MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1S-One Of the most dis
astrous fires that has visited this city for
some time started at o'clock this morning
in four-story tenement on Sedgwick street,
North Side. Although the blaze lasted but
fifty minutes, the loss of life made the
trifling damage to property stand out in
significant in comparison. The basement
of the building and lower floor was used as
bakery by Kafetz. In the rear of his own
room the fire started. In the upper stories
of the building were five families
and the scenes following the discovery Of
the fire were terrible to behold. In an in
credibly short time, men. women and chill
dren in their night-clothes were hurrying
through the burning building. All egress
was cut off in the rear, as the fire had
There was no fre-escape. and the single
fight of stairs in the front of the build
ing afforded little opportunity for the
people to save their lives. On the
first floor lived William Burrin. who was
awakened by the smoke and heat. The
partitions in his room were already charred
in places. and his escape was almost mir
acle. He and his family got out safely,
though he was slightly burned about the
face. The dead are: John Schalk. Mrs.
Schalk; their son John, aged IA; son Henry,
aged s; daughter Anna. aged 15
PILE OF CoRPSES.
1t was on the second floor the fire did the
worst work. The rooms were occupied by
Otto Hemming and wife, John Schalk, his
wife, two sons and two daughters. Officer
O'Neil broke into the rooms of the Schalk
family aud in short time Captain
O'Connell and Fireman Fox came to his
assistance. O'Connell helped the Hemmings
to escape. Schalk's rooms were filled
with smoke and water stood on the floor to
the depth of eighteen inches. When O'Neil
entered he heard a weak cry for help, and
as he pushed his way into the main hall he
stumbled over body. 1t was that of Gym
thia Schalk. When he picked her up the
girl swooned away and was carried down a
ladder.
Officer O'Neil again passed forward and
stumbled over an obstruction. IL was pile
of human cOrpses. In one heap were Mr..
Schalk, his wife, two sons and one daugh-
ter. They were all dead. Whether they
were suffocated or drowned will probably
always remain a mystery. One or two other
people were slightly injured.
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TROUBLE BREWING.
Coming Election in Honduras Causing Ex-
citement in Central America

Coming Election in Honduras Causing Ex-
citement in Central America.
NEW YORK, Sept 18.-Advices from
Managua, Nicaragua, received state that on
account OF the coming elections in Honduras
the excitement is at fever heat. President
Bogran is desirous of another term, to which
the majority OF the people are opposed.
Antonio Ezeta, brother Of the President Of
Salvador, has declared his Intention of run
ming for PRESIDENT of Honduras, and in con-
sequence 1000 men have been stationed on
the Honduras frontier to prevent this inva-
sion. Salvador has 5000 troops at San
Miguel, and more men are still hurrying TO
the frontier Guatemala is also placing
troops for aid OF Honduras. Nicaragua.
according to her treaty with Salvador. is
bound 10 help her, and this week will have
loo troops on her frontier and 2500 mon
Under arms in Manngua.
A terrible cyclone occurred at atSaucetown,
near Leon, Nicaragua, on September 9th.
It destroyed houses, uprooted trees and
caused a great panic among the residents.
Many persons are reported injured.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA Herads cable
from Bocas del Toro, Colombia, says:
Passengers on the American schooner
Milford, from Baltimore, via Born Island.
announce that the settlements along
the Honduras coast at which the
vessel touched we're rife with
rumoTH # a recent coup d'etat at Teguci-
galpa. President B0gran is said to have
been asSsSsnated while In his office by
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A RASH ATTEMPT.
Mile. Vacaresco Takes Poison to End Her
Life.

Mile. Vacsresco Takes Poison to End Her
Life.
MILAN. Sept. 1S.-It is alleged that on
Wednesday, night last Mile. VacarescO,
driven to despair, attempted to commit sui
eide. She has been stopping here With her
mother ever since the Deremptory orders Of
the King drove her from Venice. She told
those about her she realized she could
never marry Prince Ferdinand and
that she was convinced that she
would never be allowed to return
to the side of the Queen,
whom she loved dearer than her life, as she
knew that her Majesty had been forced by
the King into giving her solemn promise
that they should never meet again. Last
Wednesday night, after the Queen had
passed through this city on her way to Pal
lama, Mile. VacarescO procured a quantity
of Iaudauum, wrote a long letter to
the Queen, swallowed large dose of the
poison and was found in an insensible
condition shortly afterward. Medical aid
was quickly summoned and the physician
arrived just in time to save her life. Since
that time she has sad she regretted the folly
of her act Nine. Vacarcsco Is now deter
mined to publish pamphlet containing all
the details of recent events. The book will
throw an entirely new light on the whole
affair and deal very harshly with the King
and certain of his Ministers.
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GRAPE-GROWING INDUSTRY.
California Will Lead the World in the Pro-
duction of Cranes and Wine

California Will Lead the World in the Pro-
duction Of Grapes and Wine.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-Edward S. Clayburn,
prominent grape-grower of California, who
is in this city on his return from European
tour, said in an Interview: Il Travelled
through all the famous grape-growing Sec
tions of Spain. Italy. France and Germany,
and am convinced that inside of ten years
the Old World will have to rely upon this
country almost entirely for It's supply OF
frst-class wines. l had read a good deal
about devastation among the European vine
yards, caused by phylloxera and other
diseases of the vine, but had no conception
how completely parayZed the grape-growiDg
industry is until l made the trip. In France
and Italy nearly three-fourths of the vine
yards have altogether been wired out by
phylloxera within five years, and the remain
ing one-fourth acreage is rapidly succumb-
Ing to the plague. Five years ago Spain
produced six times the amount Of grapes
harvested from last years crop. and the
situation in Germany is just as bad. twill
not be long before the United States will
lead the world in the production Of grapes
and wine.
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BLOOD FLOWED FREELY.
Two Prominent Italians Fight Duel in

Two Prominent Italians Fight Duel in a
Room.
ROME, Sept 1S.-This city is talking to-
day about sensational duel which was
fought in the morning between General
Gondolf. Goyernor-General of the italian
colonies in Africa, and Signor Fran
chetti, Deputy and a member of
the InQuiring Committee on African
affairs. The General considered that
Signor Franchetti made certain reflec-
tiOns on his honor in connection with the
management of African matters, and he i'm
mediately sent friend with a challenge, so
that the necessary arrangements might be
made without delay. In order that the
cOmbatants might suffer no interruption, as
would be likely to occur If they fought in
the open, 1t was agreed that the encounter
should take place in private, in a room in
the house of one of the seconds.
The weapons chosen were swords.
The word was given and the
two gentlemen set to and fought with des-
perate earnestuess General Gondolf was
soon slightly wounded. but his injury was
not sufficient TO put an end to the fight.
Finally SiguOr Franchetti made sudden
rush at his adversary and struck him on the
forehead and made scalp-wound. The
blood flowed freely and soon streamed over
his face, so that the services of the phySi-
clans had to be called in. The seconds de-
clared that honor was satisfied, and the two
gentlemen shook hands
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FRANCE AROUSED.
The KaiSsr'S Attack on Napoleon Resented.
Warliko RumOrS.

PARIS, Sept. 1S.-The whole press of this
city condemns Emperor Williams speech
at Erfurt, in which he is reported to have
alluded to Napoleon l as THAT COrsican
parvenu."
LIE Paris says: This violent attack on a
man of genius and greatness like Napoleon
will have two diplomatic results. 1t simply
reveals the character of the monarch who
seizes every occasion to revile France and
hasten revenge.
LIE Jour says: The speech proves that re-
cent events have Tudely dispelled tie En-
perOr's dreams. He wanted Europe to be
blndly submissive to Prussian hegemony
and finds himself confronted by nations
which have received and developed them
selves and which laugh at his threats.
La France says This time 1t is not we
who can BE- accused of talking of revenge
1t is the German Emperor who reminds us
that armies are things of the day. His re-
marks are an impudent outrage on the
patriotism of great people.
INTERESTS OF OTHER COUNTRIES.
BERLIN, Sept 1S.-The Deutsche Revue
publishes an article signed :" a late Embas-
sad0T." which contends that the Dardanelles
question is not so remote from German in
terests as ineulcated by Bismarckian tradi-
ton. The Russian strategists." the writer
says. "admit the road to COnstantinOpIe
lies through Vienna and, therefore, Ger
many is bound to maintain Austrian integ-
rity. The Russian aims at becoming the
ruler OF Europe and Asia. Bismarck's hope
that he will bleed to death is too forlorn to
depend upon"
ROME, Sept 18.-It is announced that the
Italian delegates at Munich have been ma
BILE to agree with those from Austria Hun
gary regarding the details of commercial
alliance, but the semi-officlal press declares
the negotiations are progressing rapidly.
1t also claims that special concessions
should be made to Italy in consideration of
her financial situation. In order that she may
be strengthened in the political interest Of
the Triple Alliance.
Large purchases of wheat and other grains
have been lately made by numerous French
agents directly of farmers in the provinces
at Rome and at other public marts at what
ever prices the farmers demanded, with the
result OF rapidly increasing the prices. 1t is
thought the purchases are on account at the
French Government, as the grain crop of
Italy is no more than sufficient for home
consumption. The exporting Of grain now
implies the necessity for future imports at
higher prices.
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The Action of Premier Mercier to Cause an
Election.

The Action of Premier Mercier to Cause an
Election.
MONTREAL, Sept 1S.-It Is rumored that
the Quebec Government has decided to force
an appeal TO the electors of the Province to
sustain it in its refusal to acc de to the de-
mands of Lieutenant Governor Anglers that
royal commission be appointed to investi-
gate the charges of ''boodling" brought
against the members of the Government.
Owing to the interference Of the Dominion
Government, the tide, which at first was
dead against Premier Mereier, is now set
ting in his favor, and his friends say the
Lieutenant Governors action was tho best
thing that could have happened for the
Premier.
QUEBEC, Sept. 1S.-A ministerial caucus
was held at the Parliament House tonight
on the Bay OF Chnleurs railway scandal.
1t was decided to accept the Commissioner
demanded by the Lieutenant Governor.
The petition to the Lieutenant-G Governor
was signed by all the members present,
asking him to call the Legislature imm edi-
ately. The paper was presented to the Pre-
mier. who promised to put il before the
Cabinet for approval
OTTAWA. Sept lS.-The House of Com
mons, after long debate, adopted the ma
jority report of the committee exculpatng
Mr.. Cochran from the charge of selling
Government patronage. 1t was a party
vote of QS ia IL
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BARNABY MURDER CASE.
An Interesting Will Contest Soon to Come
Up at Providence

PROVIDENCE Or. L.. Sept. 1S-The will
contest In the somewhat celebrated Barnaby
murder case will come up In the Probate
Court at the City Hall in this city on the
22d inst. John T. Blodgett is counsel for
the Worrall heirs of Chester. Pa. while Van
Slyck & Van Slyck of this city appear for the
Barnaby relatives. There is no prospect
that the hearing before Judge Spink. fixed
some months ago, will be postponed, and
Lawyer Blodgett has made arrangements
to have his clients, who are legatees for
$4,000, comes here and testify as to
the actual condition of Mrs. Barnaby. Be-
sides the counsel for the Barnaby family
and Worralls, attorneys will appear to rep
resent DIR. 7. Thatcher Graves, now under
bail charged with the murder of Mrs. Bar
naby at Denver. Dr. Graves is named sole
executor in this will, and he is also legatee
for So, ,O00 The court, however, will prob
ably not delay further consideration of the
will because of the absence OF the accused
Providence physician, and in all likelihood
an executor other than DR.. Graves will be
appointed.
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tary Of the English Commission; Herr Wer,
muth of the German Commission, and
James Dredg of the British Committee. A
Reception Committee selected by the Di-
rectory met them this evening and Director
Peck entertained them at dinner. The for
eigners expressed themselves well satisfied
with the reception rendered to them in this
country. Their object here is TO become
informed regarding all details of the expo,
sition interesting to exhibitors. They Will
hold conferences with the officials and ylslt
the grounds, being joined in the conferences
by the French Consul, who at present looks
after the French interests. The foreigners
will be here about two weeks.
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Nelson Lowers His Record.

GRAND RAPIDS (Mlch.). Sept. 1S. - In the
presence Of 10000 people Nelson to-day lowered
his record TO 2:10. He was In the pink OF con-
ditlon, and The track, which has Just been COM
pleted, was fast. Ii Is four feet aud four Inches
over the mile. The first attempt was made In
2;14. Nelson, the owner Of the horse, said to
the crowd that a second attempt wonld be made
In half an hour. In short time the stallion
ag lin appeared. Without scoring the trotters
got away and Nelson kept up his unprecedented
pace to the finish without skip. each quarter
being made In 0:321a and the mile In 2:10 fat
Amid the cheering OF the whole crowd OF spec
tators the Judges presented the stallion's owner
with fine silver water SET The timers caught
the time In 2:10, the judges caught IL In :O9sl
and dozen watches In the paddock made it
2:091z. MIR. Nelson himself caught 1t 2 :o9sl
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The HaYtian Imbroglio.

PoRT-AU-PRINcE (HaytD. Sept. 1S.-Pres-
ident Hippoyte. in the course Of conversa-
tion with newspaper correspondent, and in
answer to question regarding the failure
of negotiations for obtaining the Nicholas
Mole for coaling station by the United
States, said: 1T was neither Mr. Douglass
color nor in any way his fault. Shall I tell
you where the fault lay? 1t lay with the
United States Government in having con-
ceived the idea that such negotiation
could succeed by any possibility or under
any circumstances. There is where the fault
Law"
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FIRMNEss NEEDED.
England and France Demand That China Pro
tect the Foreigners

England anu france Oemanu 1naL Cnlna no
tect the Foreigners.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 1S.-The Chinese Gov
ernment, it is announced, is not aware Of
any threatened naval demonstration upon
the part of the combined fleets of the pow
ers. 1t is also stated there is no truth in the
statement that the Chinese Government has
sent note to the powers in regard to the
outrages complained Of by foreign Minis
ters.
PARIS, Sept. 1S.-Ribot. the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, handed the Chinese Charge
d'AffaIres a note, insisting upon urgency in
unfolding the security of life and property
Of foreigners in China.
LONDON, Sept 1S.-The Times to-day,
commenting on the outrages perpetrated
upon foreigners In China, says: Europe and
America do not desire to play into the hands
of the ambition of anarchy by q too peH
eeptible exertion Of their rights. They are
conscious they might preclpitate total COL
lapse by treating the technical liability of a
State as being equivalent to its actual guilt.
The course they are likely to pursue, II there
is a repetition of the riots, is to take the
matter into their own hands and exact salts
faction from the offending locality. Speedy
and sharp measures are Indispensable, or
the whole maritime districts of the empire
NAV be iufiamed.
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THE EASTERN TURF.
Results Of Yesterdays Races on The Principal
Tracks.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 1s.-The winners at the
Latonia race-traek to-day were:
One mile John e won. Quotation second, Te-
nacity third. Time, :441s.
Five furlongs, Ed Eshelby won, Double Long
second, SlIatton third Time, 1:04.
One mile and twenty yards, Carus won, Laura
Doxey second. Hueneme third. Time, :43Ia.
Nine furloDgs, Royal Garter won. Ell Kendig
second, Mifabeau third. Time, :5612.
Five ana half furlongs. Stratbmaid won.
Judge Hughes second, Resdlna third. Time,
I .0Qlh
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Rlnndshed Eearnd.

KANSAS CITY, sept. 1s.-A Journals
Carrolton (Mo.) special says: While May
Betzenberger. 20 years old, was returning
home from school yesterday, she was ac-
costed by Joseph Oliver, negro boy, who
attempted to wayIay her, and, in the strug-
gle which ensued, stabbed her in the
shoulder Oliver was arrested, and after
his examination this afternoon crowd of
white men attempted to lynch him, but he
was landed safely in jail At midnight to-
night mob of whites assembled about the
Jail to secure the negro and lynch him,
while opposing negroes gathered to protect
the prisoner. A fight between the two
mobs is imminent. Both sides are well
armed, and it is feared that there will be
much bloodshed
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CHICAGO, Sept is. "A railroad man,
whose position probably enables him to
speak by the card, says there is no foun-
dationIor the report that the Atchison has
obtained control of the Denver and Rio
Grande. He asserts there is not even n
traffic agreement between them. The Bur-
lington has expended more than S1.000.00
In right of way and the occupation of can
yons through Colorado. so as to be ready
when the time comes to extend its line to
Salt Lake He said, SHOULD the Rio Grande
form an alliance with the Atchson such q
line would be built. The only thing be-
tween the two companies" he concluded,
sis the settlement of dispute over old con-
tracts concerning the Colorado Midland"
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SCHUYLER sKAAT's WILL.
1t Is Contested by Two New York Nieces o
he


NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-Afary G. Noyes of
San Francisco Is interested with other lega-
tees in the contest which has been begun in
Surrogate RansOm's court over the will Of
Schuyler Skaats, the erratic New Yorker,
who died at Cornwall llOn-the-HudsOn on
July 23d. He was well known in this city
and was always 4 conspicuous figure during
the Sarotoga seasons and in the big New
York hotels. His death is said to have been
due to an abscess on the brain. OF recent
years he had, it is alleged. become very
eccentric. He was about TO years of age.
His estate is valued at about SS00,000, prin-
cipally in securities. The contestants are
Laura n. E. Hawley of Chicago and Mary
NJ. A. Orvis, wife of Harry Walker of this
city, daughters Of the deceased brother Of
the testator. They are not mentioned in
the will. although every other near relative
is remembered. Charles Strauss, on their
behalf, has filed formal objections. The
will was executed on MAY o. 1884, and is
accompanied by codici made on August
21st of the same year. Under the will the
descendants OF three sisters, Eliza p Foster
OF Utica, Sarah b. V. Gaylor of Ridgewood
and Mary C. Noyes of San Francisco, each
receive 800 shares Of New York Central
Railroad stock.
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INVADING THEIR STRONGHOLD.
Congressman Springer of Illinois Addressing
Republicans in Iowa

SPENCER Qowal, Sept 1s.-The largest
Democratic demonstration in the history OF
Northwestern Iowa was presented in a
meeting here this afternoon. addressed by
Congressman William NJ. Springer Of ILL.,
nois, prominent candidate for Speaker Of
the Fifty-second Congress. The counties
OF this region, thirteen in number. compos-
ing the Eleventh District have, with two
or three exceptions. heretofore given heavy
Republican maiorities. and constitute the
Republican stronghold of Iowa. Spencer is
In the heart of this region. and until the
visit of Springer no Democratic orator OF
national prominence had addressed the peo-
pie of this stronghold. Springer held the
earnest attention of his audience for an
hour and half. while he discussed the
issues of national politics. His speech was
chiefly devoted TO the tariff question and
criticism of the present Republican Admin.
Strati0n.
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Kentucky pssnsrado Killed.

PINEvILLE (Ky.), Sept. 1S.-Gillis john
son, the noted leader of the men who am
pushed the Middlesborough police at Gum
Springs, from which resulted the lynching
of Rossemus, was shot through the head
last night and died this morning. The first
shot was fired by a man named Jones, In a
low resort. Jones then fled. but johnson
was pursued by man named Renfro, who
fired and gave him his mortal wound.
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NO AGREEMENT REACHED.
National League and American Association
Cannot Dwell in Harmony.

NEW YORK. Sept 18.-The National
League magnates to-day gave further con-
sideration and discussi on to the report of
the Conference Committee appointed by the
league to negotiate with the American AS
sociation, and which the latter refused to
deal with after Kelly jumped from the Gin
1t was stated the Conference Committee had
been discharged and the Chairman OF the
League Committee instructed to so notify
the association. This is generally con-
sidered to be the end of all present efforts at
harmony between the two organizations.
Before the adjournment resolutions were
adopted declaring that the league would be
glad to welcome the return of the American
Association as party to the National agree
ment In the same manner as they withdrew
therefrOm, namely, by notice to the National
Board,
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Ar Conev Island

GRAvEsEND IL. ~. Sept. 1S.-The winners at
the track to-day we're:
Six furlOng,, Lillian won. haywood won, Can.
tatrice third. Time, 1:17.
One mile, La Tosca won, Santa Anna second,
Come-to-Taw third. Time, 1:42.
One and an eighth miles, SenOrita won, Strath.
meath second, Bermuda third. Time, l :55.
Five furlongs. COxswaln won, Madrid second,
johnny Hecksher third. Time, 1:021a.
Six furlOngs. Leonawell won, Trinity second,
Slepner third. Time, 1:15A.
One and sixteenth miles. Palestine won,
Richa second, Mountain Deer third. Time,
1:52k.
Special race for $1,000 side, Lillian won from
May Wynue In :16A.
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At Chicago.

CHICAGO. Sept. 1S.-At Garfield Park to-day
the track was fast and the winners were:
six furlongs, FitZhugh Lee won, Sly Lisbon
second Zeke Hardy third. Time, 1:161a.
One and three sixteenth miles, Garcia won,
Carter B second Signature third. Time. 2:031a.
One mile Ormie won. Black Bart second, Bon
ME Annie third. Time. ASA.
One mile and seventy yards, Ernest Race won,
Sllverado SECOND, Bankrupt third. Time 1 :473l
Five furlongs. Bessie Bisland won, Crulkshank
second, Flying By third. Time. 1:041a.
One mile, NOretta won, Woodcrait secoud,
Lewis CLARK third. Time. :443L,