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Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
BEYOND THE ROCKIES
A Disastrous Boiler ExplO-
sion in Louisville.
A Negro Murderer Burned at
the Stake.
The Future of the Hopkins-Searles
Will Case.
Terrible Suffering of Striking Miners in
the Pittsburg Coal Region-Pious
Weaver's Perfidy-A Fool
ish ERusion.
Associated Press Dispatches.


LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 26.-As the re-
suit of boiler explosion in this city
this afternoon, one man was killed, sew
eral persons painfully injured and
nearly half a million dollars worth OF
property destroyed. The boiler was in
the electric light plant of the Louisville
Gas company. The shock was like an
earthquake. Fireman Adams, who was
in the boiler room, was fatally injured.
mass OF iron and hot Goals was
thrown across the alley into the rear of
Kaufman & Strauss's large dry goods
store. Half dozen clerks who were in
the rear of the store were painfully in
jured, and in moment thewhole build
ing was in flames. The fire department
was quickly at work, and by most strer-
uous efforts succeeded in saving the
Courier-Journal building, Immediately
north, and the Polytechnic library on
the south, although the library building
was considerably damaged. Escott 4
Sons, pictures, mirrors, etc., Porter's
millinery store, and Leverone's eonfec-
tionery stove were badly damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
A FOOLISH EFFUsION.
A Mysterious Washington Dispatch
Anent the Silver Question.

A Mysterious Washington Dispatch
Anent the Silver Question.
New YORK, Oct. ga Washington
special says The feeling in favor of
international bimetalism seems to be
growing, and to be likely to prevail in
the European cabinets, if the leading
European powers can be convinced that
the United States does not intend to
plunge into free coinage. Several gen.
tlemen of standing in private life agreed
early in the summer to make some in
quiries of foreign financiers with view
to an international agreement, and to
report the results to the president, and
secretary of the treasury, without ex-
pense to the government. They discov-
cred so friendly feeling to the use OF sill
yer in Europe that they recently asked
and obtained credentials from our gov
ernment, showing who they are and
what their instructions are, without
having authority to commit the United
States officially to any programme. Thfs
fact that these credentials have been
asked for is regarded by the president as
a very encouraging indication of the
feeling in England, France and Germany
in regard to the reconciliation of sill
yer. The gentlemen who have been
making the inquiries would not have
asked for such credentials if they had
not felt that the time was approaching
for serious negotiations with the Eu-
ropean powers, for they have no per-
sonal or financial interest in magnifying
their office.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
FLOODS IN SPAIN.
The Terrible Storm Shows No Signs OF
Abatement.

MADRID, Oct. 26.-The terrible storm
which has prevailed several days, shows
no signs OF abatement. The rivers
throughout the entire country are
rising rapidly and steadily.
The leaning tower at Saragossa,
which leans about nine feet out of per-
pendicular, has been undermined and
threatens to collapse. At Corona the
streets are impossible except for boats.
The railways about Valencia have been
washed away.
Tele2rams from Merida, province OF
Badajos, say the floods in that locality
continue. The river Ebro overhowed
it's banks. and is submerging the rail
roads and highways in many parts OF
the provinces. The olive, corn, grape
and saffron crops in many parts of the
province of Ciudad Real have been de-
etrOyed,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Blasting Fatalities.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. 26.-Word
has reached here that some laborers on
the Pacific extension of the Great North
ern were ordered by a foreman to clean
up hole containing some powder, when
1T exploded, killing seven Instantly and
wounding several others dangerously.
Two of the latter have since died. Next
day civil engineer named Jarrett was
killed by flying rock near the scene Of
the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Kansaa what Smelling.

ArcHIsoN, Kan, Oct. 26.-E. G. Arms
Bsnns B inhe5 comoan1 O the who hansef d @
the western part of the state last even
ing, said: "The unthreshed wheat in
that section is damaged from 25 to so
per cent. on account of wet weather and
poor shocking. The grain has already
commenced to grow, and many stacks
are green. A good deal of wheat re-
mains in the shock. This is ruined.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
TIM AND HIS COUNSEL.
Contradictory Reports as to the Futu
of the Will Contest.

contradictory reports as TO the future
of the Will Contest.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Oct. 26.-Timothy
Hopkins and wife were in this city yes
terday as the guests OF Eldridge Burley,
one OF Hopkins's attorneys in the
Searles will case. Rumor has it that
Hopkins and Searles will meet some
time this week and compromise prob
ably, in the near future.
BosToN, Oct. 26.-Timothy Hopkins,
after consultation with his counsel to-
day, left for New York. He expressed
pleasure with the success his counsel
had attained in securing the admission
of evidence. Counsel stated that there
was no prospect or thought of compro-
mise, and from now until May they will
be occupied in putting the case in
shape. Judge Boalt and wife and Law
yer Wilson will join Hopkins in New
York within few days, whence all will
leave in a special parlor Car for San
Francisco the latter part OF the week.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Twelve Hours, Better Time.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Beginning Novem-
ber 1st, the Burlington's through train
No. 5, leaving here at 6 10 p. M, will
reach Denver at $3.50 on the morning of
the second day, thirty minutes earlier
than now. 1t will connect with the
Denver and Rio Grande and Central Pa
cific, reaching San Francisco at p. m.
the second day following, and Los An
geles the next morning, thus practically
making twelve hours better time than
at present.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Chicago BoodIers Indictsd

Chicago, Oct. 26.-The grand jury
this morning returned several indict-
ments in the criminal court against par
ties concerned in the poor house and in
sane asylum Doodle scandal. The court
officials refuse to give out the names
until arrests are made, but it is learned
that John W. Celia. bookkeeper of the
county asylum, has been indicted for
conspiracy to defraud. He has been ar
rested and released under $4,000 bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
PIOUs wEAvEK's PERFIDY.
An Arkansas Defaulter Was a Wolf in
Sleeps Clothing.

VANBURN, Ark, Oct. 26. = Colonel
Weaver, who embezzled large sums ol
money received by him from settlers for
land bought from the Little Rock and
Fort Smith railroad, has disappeared,
and there is no clew to his whereabouts.
His shortage is supposed to be very
large, but at this time no account of II
can be had. Many farmers who bought
land hold Weaver's receipts for money
paid him. Weaver was superintendent
of the Methodist Sunday school, tenn
perance lecturer, and editor of the
Graphic. He left behind wife and
two sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
STRIKING MINERS.
Awful Suffering and Prlvation in the
Pittsburg Region.


PIrrsBURG, Oct. ga conference of
miners and operators was held today,
and the result is that both sides are
farther apart than ever. The operatives
will not carry out their threat to fill the
places OF the strikers with imported
foreigners. II they do, there will prob
ably be serious trouble.
The striking miners tonight decided to
call out all the men in the district, in
cluding those now working at an ad-
vance.
John Mattel, with his wife and infant
applied to the authorities tonight for
food. He said he was striker and that
he and his wife had walked from Con-
nellsville. The mother was too weak to
suckle her babe, and to save its life the
man said he cut his finger and allowed
the child to drink his blood. He tells
an awful story OF privation and su fer
ing among the strikers.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Tha scafroid Gave Wax.

LIsTowELL, Ont, Oct. 26. = While
Thomas Baily and young man named
Little were at work at the new building
of the Listowel manufactory this morn
ing the scaffold on which they were
working gave way and precipitated
them to the ground, fifty feet below.
Both men were killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27

the accounts of the Dexter Spring COM
pany, the Modern Building and Loan as
sociation and the estate of Archibald
Wallace, of which Doefinger was ex-
ecutor. poefinger is said to have gone
to the country, but no one seems TO
know his exact whereabouts.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
A HORRIBLE FATE.
A Negro Murderer Burned at the Stal
In TexaG.

QUEEN Cry, Tex, Oct. 26.-The negro,
Lee Green, who murdered the wife and
children OF Farmer Lowe, near here,
Saturday, met horrible fate today. He
was taken from jail this morning, car
ried to the scene of the tragedy. and
then, after large crowd of the neigh
bors had gathered, was chained to a
tree. Forty-six negro men piled fagots
about him, an old negress set fire to the
wood, and he was roasted to death.
When captured he implicated one other
negro in the crime. The man is in GUS
tody and may be lynched.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY
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OF NEW YORK
IS THE BEST LIFE. INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD

UNITED
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ALBERT D. THOMAS MANAGER. DICKINSON
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
nnnicka Ratirad. .

San Francisco, Oct. 26.-E.A. Denicke
has retired from the management OF the
syndicate OF San Francisco brewerles,
limited, on account of i'll health, and
has been succeeded temporarily by Y.
B. Stone.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27

Farmers are busily engaged in threshing
their crops, but will not get through be-
fore the first of the year. The acreage
of wheat put in this fall will not be as
large as last fall"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Doaainger,s Deficit.

PrrrsBURe, Oct. 26.-The amount of
School Board Treasurer Doehinger's
shortage is growing, and will probably
reach $4,000. Deficits are reported in
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
The Detroit.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26. Secretary Tracy
has named the 2O00-ton cruiser, soon to
De launched at Baltimore, the Detroit.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27

A Suit fits well and proves Fine Tail
oring when selected from the large New
Stock of H. A. Getz, l25 West Third
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
NOT A pARALLEL CASE.

LONDON, Oct. 26.-The Post, referring
to the diplomatic tension between the
United States and Chile, says: "What
the Washington government failed to
effect in the case of the New Orleans
1unchers, the Chilean government may
zoe powerless to perform in the case OF
the Valparaiso mob. 1t is always open
to the strong to be merciful."
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
N. L. STEWART h CO.,


Owosso, Mich.
Established 1861
n. A. FINCH, CASHIER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20

Grand Rapids Cement sold only by X. M.
Brooks. Call and see him or send your ad-
dress.
Rev. J. r. Reitzel has in his possession a
horse blanket lost by some one In front of
the parsonage.
Alumni banquet In Odd Fellow hall this
evening. The ladies of the Congregational
church will provide the spread.
Attention Is called to the papers this week
discussing matters of public interest. Some
interesting views are presented for consider
alton.
The ladies of the Congregational society
are preparing for a fair to be held the first
week in April. Fancy and useful articles
will be for sale.
THE TIMES this week contains bright.
newsy letter from the University of Michi-
gan, describing life among the students, and
OwossO students in particular.
DIR. Kellogg's lecture, third on the Y. M.
G. A. members course, will be given at the
Baptist church, Wednesday evening, March
rs. This lecture is for men only. Boys
under IA will not be admitted.
The obligation Corunna owes to A. l..
Chandler in connection with proposed legis-
lation, inimical to the interest of that city,
which Mr.. Chandler successfully opposed,
could not be better paid than by electing
him mayor.
Supt. Simmons lecture OH ELECTRICITY
to be given in the Congregational church
next week Friday evening will be entirely
different from the one given recently in the
Baptist church. New experiments will be
given.
Geo. w. Glazier, cooper, formerly
working in OwossO, took lodging in Wind
sOr hotel and was found the next morning in
an unconscious condition. probably as re-
sult of drugged liquor. The man was also
penniless.
Miss Minnie Mccall and Fred Brown were
married at the residence of the brides
parents in Bennington township Thursday,
March 10th, by the Rev. Brum, of this city.
Among those present from Owosso were K.
l.. Brewer and wife, G. A. Conner and wife
and T. o. Christian.
One hundred and twenty-nine teachers
attended the regular spring examination.
Eighty. one Sd grade certificates were
granted. Albert Gillett and Miss Clara
Fisher were voted LIST grade certificates.
Misses Minnie and Ida Benson, r. Anna
McCaughna, Clara Baldwin and George l..
Bishop were granted second grade certif-
Gates.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
Alumni BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the High School
Alumni takes place this friday evening
In the Odd Fellows building. The menu
card that will be presented shows most
appetizing spread, while the afteI dinner
speeches, If anything can be Judged from
the list will be sparkling and brilliant. The
list of speakers and toasts will be: 'The
Press" ii. X. White; 1.-The Business Man, "
j. C. Shattuck; Poem, ''SchOOl Day Redec-
tions," Miss lnez Carson; "The Gentlemen, y
Miss Josephine Gilbert; 1.-The Ladies'"
Stanley Parkill; "The School Board" K. v.
Smith; 1.-The Glass of 1885," Mrs. c. w. Lor-
ing; "We," Miss Flo Webster. Harp and
violin music will be discOursed during the
supper, and vocal music by Duff's quartet
will be interspersed during the responses.
The reception committee includes Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ID. Whipple, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Irving
Stewart, Maud Gates Mary Buckminster,
Ray Mahaney and George Bailey.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
Personal Mention.

w. ID. Murray was in Fenton, Tuesday.
A. b. Clark, of Morrice, was in the city
Tuesday.
G. II. Lyon went to New York on legal
business last week.
Mrs. II. w. Galusha returned last Wed.
nesday from visit at Mt. Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Pierce, of Flint, visit
ed ut Ii. s. Johnson's on Wednesday.
NJ. Punches will soon move to the farm
he recently purchased in New Haven.
John A. Patterson, prominent young
attorney of Pontiac, was in the city Tuesday.
E. NJ. Hovey, of Fenton, has been in
Owosso this week, visiting Mrs. Reynolds.
Mrs. August Krause, of Saginaw, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Wood
ard.
Mr.. Lankton and f. d. Way, of Dewitt,
were guests of Mrs. j. V. Bayer, Wednes-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Kincaid entertained q
party of friends at their home Tuesday
evening.
Lysander Topping, of Bancroft, has NOV
ed to Owosso and will enter the employ of
Woodland & North.
E. A. Fox returned from Lansing, We'd
nesday, where he was caring for his brother
who has been sick.
Mrs. II. N. Williams and Mr.. and Mrs.
+. o. Dewey attended the funeral of Oscar
Barnes at Byron, Saturday.
Charles II. Gould, of Chicago, is in the
city this week on business connected with
the estate of Mrs. G. ID Irwin.
c. M. Carpenter spent Sunday at Windsor
at the funeral of his brother-in-law, Capt.
w. r. Clinton, master of the ferry COM
pany.
Jno. StOrrer is at Trout Creek in the
Upper Peninsula where he has located a
homestead claim of quarter section of land,
heavily timbered.
Quincy Mcbride has gone on the road as
state agent of the Diamond Crystal Salt Co.,
of st. Clair. We predict he will be success
full In this new venture.
y Mrs. j. w. Simmons, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs.
Fisher, Mrs. Bayer, Mrs. Gustin, and Miss
Gertrude Galusha attended the missionary
meeting at Bath last week.
Revs. Little and Fisher and Mr.. II. ID.
Crawford and wife were In Vernon Tues
day i'm attendance at the ordination of Prof.
VanDorn to the Baptist ministry.
+. Nj. Hopkins will probably remove
from Mt. Morris to OwossO at the close of
the legislative session, when his duties as
engrossing and enrolling clerk will cease.
Principal f. K. Converse, of the Pontiac
high school, was in Owosso Saturday. Mr..
Converse has the distinction of being not
only successful teacher, but also over
whelmed the u. S. civil service commission
with surprise by declining aS1,200 position
in the treasury department.
p. ii. Richardson, at present an instruct
or in civil engineering in the University of
Michigan, was in Owosso over Sunday. Mr..
Richardson is graduate of the class of
1883. and since that time has been engaged
In government work on both sides of the
continent and was for time connected with
the engineering corps of the Chicago drain
age system.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
West Side.

Miss Ethel Kaine is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
Miss Nettie Matleck spent Sunday in Bay
City.
Otto Stever has returned from q three
weeks visit with New York relatives.
Ella Hess spent Sunday with friends in
this part of the city.
Miss Heath, of Bancroft, is the guest of
her brother. Lewis Heath.
Miss Nettie VanVerst Is at her home in
Fenton this week.
Mrs. Mary Snyder was called to Charlotte
by the serious illness of her mother.
r. r. Marsh and son Bonnie have return
ed from visit with Detroit friends.
Miss Kate Corlett begins her duty of
teaching in Middlebury next week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
County Ar r,eultural Association.

The annual spring meeting of the Shia-
wassee county agricultural association was
held in this city Monday. The most i'm
portant business was to thoroughly revise
the premium list, increasing both the num-
Der and amount of premiums offered in
several of the classes. An adjourned meet
ing will be held in April to consider further
changes, appoint superintendent, etc. The
dates fixed for the next fair were Sept. Is,
10, II and 10. +. o. DEWEY, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
THE MAYORALTY.

There is a strong vote in this city that
will not be cast for any man for mayor who
will not pledge himself beforehand to the
extirpatiOn of known houses of prostitution
and the selling of liquor to minors, and
games of pool to our infants. The same re-
mark will apply to aldermen.
For one, l will support no democrat or re-
publican who will not comply with this con-
ditiOn. JEROME w. TURNER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
Tennis Club.

The annual meeting OF the Tennis Club
will be held on Tuesday evening, March "a,
at the residence of o.. +. Webster, at 7:30
o'clock. Officers will be elected, the advisa-
bility of a series of tournaments discussed
and other matters of interest considered
The attendance of every member is request
ed. III. b. DEWEY, Pres.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
Public Opinion.
EVEN so.

If an extremely private citizen might
venture mild criticism on the great TIMES,
1t would be that in its leader of last week,
1t managed to get from New York to San
Francisco via Cape Horn by travelling only
nineteen hundred miles. / have the i'm
preston it is nineteen thousand. L.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
WHAT ABOUT OUR LIQUOR LAWS.

would like to enquire how it is that some
saloons in OwOssO are allowed to run in such
open violation of law. Some are doing bus
mess without license. One saloon has
changed hands twice or three times and all
parties have done business under the one
license. Is that lawful? If not, why is not
prosecution commenced? Whose duty Is
1t to see to this? What about the present
city administration, what has come of all
talk about enforcing the law? How is 1t
that when a saloon is open and free fight
takes place las happened last Sunday after
the parties are arrested that justice has
power to allow the complaint to be with
drawn? Is that what a justice is elected
for? Why was not the prosecuting attorney
consulted before such step was taken? OF
course election is almost here, but men
should do their duty. AN OFFICIAL.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20
FAyoRs A CITIZENS TICKET.

AS very general expression among our
citizens in favor of nOn-partisan election of
city officials this spring is apparent, the
question naturally arises how this result can
be most harmoniOusly reached. 1t is time the
initiatory steps were taken, and the follow
ing outlined plan is suggested: That hand
bill call issued by the Business Mems Asso-
ciation for citizens meeting to be held at
the city hall at which meeting committee
be appointed by the chairman consisting of
two members from each ward to be selected
one from each of the two political parties to
which the Business Mems Association are
requested to add two from their own num-
bers. The duties of this committee of ten
shall be to present the names of suitable
men for city and ward candidates and their
report shall be final and supported in good
faith. w. S. ii. WELToN.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-20

From The Press
The question Of present moment is,
whom do we want for mayor the com.
ing year, and how shall we proceed to
secure his election? Let us talk the
matter over for few moments.
What do we require in the man who
shall properly fill the Office
He must be a man of incorruptible
honesty to commence with man above
suspicion even in this regard.
He should be man who understands
business and business methods, and will
insist that the city's business records be
kept as carefully as those of private
concern.
He should be man who, in making
appointments will know no party lines,
but appoint solely for the good of the
service, men who are qualified for their
duties.
One who has the courage of his con-
victions and will put his foot on any.
thing that savors Of jobbery.
One who can look after the details of
city government and stop the small
leaks, as well as pay attention to matters
of greater importance.
And finally, man who has time to
devote to the duties of the Office and
will not shirk its responsibilities.
/ believe every voter In the city who
desires good city government will
agree with the above.
Now, who is the man possessing all
these qualifications ? ] believe there
are many such in our city, but to my
fitted for the position in our present
Animation Sholl I mama h;sv,
A. LEE WILLIAMS.
o. but you say, "he has too many en-.
emies." Yes, he may have few, but to
recommendations. When man i'm public
for the public good, he is my man every
time, whether l like him personally or
not.
Some one else says, "But he don't
want the Office and won't take it."
points him out as the man. The man
Honor, the Mayor" rarely makes good
officer.
We all want better city government.
We want it conducted In such manner
that there shall he no ground for sus-
picions that call forth Communications
like those signed by Alarm Box 81.
How can we elect such men as we
want, aldermen as we'll as Mayor?
On non partisan ticket, most en-
phatically. Let us do away with party
politics in city matters and vote for men.
1t has been suggested that we have
citizens convention for nominations.
composed of delegates from all parties
on some fair basis of representation. 1
think the idea good one.
With good ticket in the field the
secret ballot in force, this springs
election will give us what we want.
Are you for in ii If so. talk it to your
neighbors and class yourself in city cleo
tons as Non PARTISAN.