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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

animation Of the premises showed that
thirteen Of the men had mifacuiously
escaped injury. John Smith, aged 30,
was the only one hnrt He was taken
from the ruins In an unconscious eondi-
tion and taken 10 hospital. Here It
was found that his skull was fractured
and he will probably die. The loss on
the building and stock IS estimated at
sos. 600.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

John Oscar burlington was hanged at
Bonneville, Mo-, for the murder of Sher-
if Cranmer, of Cooper County. His
neck was broken.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
An Indiana Murder.

A special from Seymour, Ind, says:
Some time ago the wife Of Charles
Coryell, a well-to-do farmer near here,
left him and went back to her parents to
live, meanwhile suing for divorce. Cor
yell had sworn vengeance on both his
wife and her father, Mr.. Burdell. The
other night Coryell met his wife and her
brother, Arthur Burdell, aged II, at
Beach Grove church. He endeavored to
take his little child away from his wife,
also laying violent hands on her, where
upon young Burdell interfered in his
sisters behalf. This so incensed Coryell
that he drew pistol and fired at the
young man, the ball penetrating his
heart, Coryell is in Jail.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

One Of the largest pensions Of recent
years was one that was granted few
days ago to DR.. Manhattan Pickett, of
Cory, Pa, who was member of the
Twelfth New York volunteers Ever
since the war he has been sufferer from
his wounds, and will probably have to
suffer the amputation of leg. By the
granting of an increased pension rating
he receives 900 back pay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
A Monument to Grady.

The Grady Monument Committee unan-
imously resolved to invite Gov. d. B
Hill, of New York, to make an address
on the occasion of the unveiIing of the
monument of Henry w. Grady, in At
lanta, Ga, during the coming summer.
1t is understood that he will accept.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Killed by a Tree.

Jesse Zimmerman, an influential and
wealthy farmer near Newville, Ohio, was
struck by a falling tree, crushing life
out of him instantly. He was As years
old and leaves wife and four children.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
FatalIY scaIded by steam.

The drum of the steamer, Buckeye
State," exploded opposite Patriot, Ind.
Jas. Jones, Ash Wheelock, and Sam
Hamilton (colored), fireman, were fa-
tally scalded by escaping steam.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

Judge MARITIME in the Court of General
Sessions imposed fine of $3.50 on Jay
Gould for not answering summons to
serve as petit juror, it being his second
offense.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Drowned in "a CIstern.

A 3-year-old son of William Hudson,
of Portland, Ind. was missed from the
house by his mother, and when search
was made his body was found in the
cistern. Life was extinct when found.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
FARMER KiIIeli.

George Groves, well-to-do farmer of
Miami County, Ind, while returning
home was run down by train and killed,
his body being terribly mangled
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

A. S. Mack, wanted in Boston for the
embezzlement of $5O,OOO from Cairns s.
Co., wholesale jewelers., was arrested in
Milwaukee.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

One of the Italians on trial at New
Orleans for the murder of Hennessay
became violently insane in court and at
tempted to throw himself out of win
dow. The Chief Of Police has ordered
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
A Sh0cIxtnp Affair,

A distinct earthquake shock was felt
in Seattle, Wash. The vibrations were
from North to South. No damage was
done.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
ANoTHBR VICTIM ELLIoTT-os-
BORN TRAGEDY.

nhiiiat Lssdsr Captured A Mothers
Hsrolam- Fatally scaidsd BY steam
1iot0as strtkers-Parneu's Threat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

The Conservatives, Sir John MacDon-
AIDS party, have gained a handsome vic
tory in Canada.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
The Reason why They Did Not Strike.

Pittsburgh special: 1t has just been
explained why the grievance committee
representing the Pennsylvania Railway
employees, backed down so suddenly.
The men learned that in the offices of the
General Superintendent and the General
Manager were applications from ex-
perienced railway men ready to take the
places of the strikers Oh from twelve to
twenty-four hours notice. In view of
this fact the men decided that freight
offerings were light and it was deemed
advisable to postpone further action un-
til the road was crowded with freight
and fewer men idle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
May Re Trouble on the Big -Four.

A Springfield, Ohio, special states that
the employees of the Sandusky and White
water branches of the Big Four Rail-
road system will not be granted an in
crease of wages. Representative work.
men met the officials of the company,
and laid their grievances before Presi-
dent Ingalls,, who said that on account
of the few trains run on the Sandusky
and Whitewater branches the employees
thereof ought to be satisfied with 25 per
cent. less than ''Big Four" wages. 1t is
possible that strike will follow.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Low bog Under Arrest for kidnapping
Children.

Huron Is. d. special: Lieut.. G. w.
Kennedy, Sergeant Hickman, and Pri.
vate Smith, of the United States Infan-
try, arrived here from Fort Bennett.
They had with them as prisoner Low
Dog, brother of the famous Sioux Big
Foot whom they were taking to Fort
Smelling for safe keeping. Heis charged
with having stolen two of Big Foot's
children from the Indian school at Fort
Bennett, where they were placed after
the death of their father 1t is thought
Low Dog has murdered them He is a
vicious-looking fellow, six feet tall, and
Verv DoWprful
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Congress- Adjourned.
THE MARKETS

Both Houses of Congress have finished
heir work and adjourned.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12

. detachment ofmoanted police to guard
the prison vans 70 and from the courts.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-03-12
Tramps Rob a Railyax Station.

Tramps KOD RalIWay STATION.
John Sefreid, night operator at the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot
at Nashville, ILL.,, was assaulted and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

The Southern Exposition at Raieigh-Denth
of David simpkins.

The Southern Exposition mt Raieigh-Denth
of David simplSins.
R,LEIeR, n. c., Sept. 2l-ISpecial. i
Grand Sire Charles NJ Busbee to-day re-
ceiyed a telegram from st. Louis where the
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd-Felows Of
America is now in session. officially informing
him that "A resolution had been passed express
sing deep regret at his afHlctlon and ms IN,
ability to be present. He has been III and
confined for several weeks with stroke OK
paralysis but was able 10 be out and take o
ride for the first time this afternoon.
Governor Holt to-day appointed Colonel
Julian :. Carr, of Durham, TO have charge Of
all tobacco exhibits at the Southern Inter
state Exposition, and also all the exhibits
from North Carolina at the Worlds tar at
Chicago. Colonel Carr is the principal owner
OF the Durham Bull" Smoking Tobacco
Works.
While David Simpkins was oyerhauling
and repairing o pistol Saturday night at
New Berne. it was accidentally discharged
and the bullet entered the breast or young
man named Isaac Allen, who was asleep IN
the shop. He died from the effects OF the
wound IN about five minutes.
The railroads to-day officially announced
| TINT reduced rates have been agreed upon for
the SoutherB Interstate Exposition. The
rate will be fraction less than two cents per
mile each way.
10 Is announced tuat Inc olBnhl, tuo nc
| pubican organ of the State. which has been
susuended for several months. will be reissued
this week. The publication will be continued
from now on. j. @. J.. Harris. well-known
Republican politician. is editor
The board of commissioners OF Moore
county have ordered that the hanging OF Ben
Bostick. convicted of the murder Of j. G. Cur
rie in that county, be held publicly The exc
| cution will take place on September 30th.
The Augusta Exposition delegation, headed
by Hon Patrick Walsh Of the Augusta
| Chronicle, stopped at Asheyille on the return
from their tour of the North, and were hand
somely entertained. Addresses were made by
Captain Walsh and others setting forth the
object Of the Exposition, and responses were
made by Genera Clingman, Thomas ID. John
ston and II. A. Gudger. of Asheyille. keso.
lutions were passed by mass meeting OF the
citizens Of Ashevilie piedsing their support
and cooperation IN the Augusta Exposition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Treasury scheme docs not receive the
approval Of all the members Of the
Alliance and was not adopted "a IN
ulumatum. but AZ a suggestion to stimulate
thoughtds TO how the problem of reiei could
be solved ON all the leading political is-
sues the demands OF the Alliance are IN har-
mony with the declaration OF rlnciples con-
tanned in em0cratic platforms.
I'VE believe that the money Of the country
should be kept rs much "a possible in the
hands of the people and hence we demand
that all National and state revenues shall be
limited 20 the necessary expenses Of the Gov
eminent economically V and honestly admins
tered In all these demands we find the
euunc.ation OF old fashioned Jeaorsonian
Democracy. There is no occasion for third
party, and the farmers of Virginia Will get the
relief they desire 10y remaining in the Demo
cratic party Instead of reducing taxation.
the Republicans have increased IT, instead Of
limiting national revenues 10 the expenses Of
the Government economically administered.
they hayo squandered the surplus and entered
upon "a course Of reckless extravaganza.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
IN PETERsBURG,s COURTS.
Several Important Cases-The Pardoned
Man-Attempted Burning.

PETERSBURG, Va. Sept. 2l.-[Speclall I'm
the hustngs court today John David Har-
riss (colored) twas convicted of attempted as
sauIt on small colored girl named Mamie
Freeman. and will be sent for three years TO
the penitentiary. Sentence was deferred for
q Gay or two. .
Ben Lanier (colored) was convicted of
breaking into the Office of Mr. Robert Orr's
planning mill Hinton street. and stealing pro-
perty Of Mr.. Orr. Inc Jury ~ gave IN '"e'Ve
Several young men arrived here Sunday
morning from Richmond. having ridden over
70 Petersburg on bicycles. .,
Carlton ii. Marks, who was pardoned
Saturday was released from the Southamp-
ton county Jail Sunday and taken TO the hotel,
a short distance from the jail. Mr.. William
B. McIlwaine. counsel for Marks. who carried
the pardon papers down yesterday, returned
to-day. He says that Marks got the first
sleep he has had for some me last night. and
that his condition this morning IS slightly
improved though he ls still very Ill.
A daring attempt was made last night by
some unknown party 10 burn the dwelling
house of Mr. James Thacker. IN lrlnce
George county Mr.. Thacker extingulshed
the flames before much damage was done.
Chris Powell, first lieutenant Company A,
Petersburg Guards (colored) has resigned.
The case Of +. w. Eppes. of Nottoway
county, charged with forgery. Is seb lOi lilai
in the hustings court to morrow
Several of the members of the German As
sociation Of Petersburg and Chesterfield will
90 over to Richmond Wednesday 10 attend
the German Day celebration.
Rev. w. w. Moore Of the Union Theologi-
cal Seminary occupied the pulpit of Tabb-
street Presbyterian church yesterday. After
the morning service Rev. Mr.. Moore gave an
interesting account of the work being accom-
plished by the Seminary.
Mrs Thomas Winburner (nee Jackson,
who has been residing in Colorado for the
past eighteen years. is here on visit for the
first time since she left Petersburg
night or two ago Mr.. X. L. Boisseau, who
resides near For1s depot went 10 visit a
neighbor. On bis return he found that his
house had leen broken into, and while he
missed nothing the contents Of his bureau
drawers and clothing were scattered about
promiscuously.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
POLITICS IN JlMEs CITY.
Candidate fndorsed-Probabie Chances OF
other Aspirants-Personal.

Candidate ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sbahtes ot
Other Personal.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, Sept. 21.-lSpecial. j
There was meeting here Saturday last of
the Old Capitol Alliance, the membership of
which is composed of persons who reside
here in james City and in York counties.
This Alliance holds its regular meetings on
the second and fourth Saturdays of each
month
A resolution was unanimously passed in
dorsing Dr. Leo Henley for the General As
sembly, aud calling upon all true Alliance
men in the district 10 rally TO bis support
ktMr. ID. r. Norment and Mr.. William A.
Bloxton we're elected delegates to the next
county Alliance.
DIR John II. Crawford is the leading candi-
date for the Democratic nomination by the
Newport News convention, has secured the
Williamsburg delegation and now seems to be
in the lead.
MIR, II. NJ. Sweeney ltrayeling agent for the
Eastern Lunatic Asylum, while feeding one
of his horses at his home Saturday had one Of
his thumbs very badly bitten.
Dr. Paul Whitehead. presiding elder OF this
district. preached last night to large con-
gregation. =, ,,,.
Mr., &. ". Harrison, an old williamsburg
boy, now residing in Montgomery, Ala, IL
ere with his fsmily visiting his parents IN
Palace Green.
Mr. aud Mrs. Lewis Williams. who have
been visiting relatives in several Of the North
ern States. returned home yesterday, and Mr.
Williams has resumed his post as station
agent here of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way.
Mrs Beverly s. Scott and Miss Birdie john
son have returned home after very pleasant
visit Of several weeks to friends III Staunton
and Mecklenburg county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
Tic Me,icnn KeYolutionlst..

Nv,g OgtT.ys. Ia. Sept. 2i.-The Picayune'e
Rrownville. Tex. special says: 10 IS reported
from uo-riyer points that Garcias forces OF re-
yolutionists in Mexico Is receiving daily rem
,,orties from Te1as frontier counties are cross
ing AT different points between here and iarei,
10 Thore is a large element Of discon'ented
Meucans in these counties. Hard times ana
lack Of employment and the inherent rove W oi
snrtbin0 savoring OF revolution make them
ready recrnits. Garcia is still reported az max
inc toward tho Rio Grande closely pursued by
Mexican troops The United states soldiers sta,
tioned ON the Texas frontier are al IN the feld
watching the crossing. Fort Brown ~ occupied
now by the post surgeon and teamster ~
others available are out and they number Aaruiy
more than a corporal 5 guard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

CuAnIorrEsyuIH, Va, Sept. 2l.-ISpeciaI.I
Rev. William II. McGee preached at the Pres
byteran church Yesterday morning Mr..
McGee and his family left in the afternoon
for Coyington. KY. where Mr.. McGee will
have charge Of q church. Rev. A. Is. War
wick preached at the Methodist church in the
morning. the pastor dedicating church IN
Nelson county. Rev, j. l.. SESSIONS hlied the
pulpit of the Baptist church. 80,
Rev. j. X. Mofett, Of North Danyille. VIII
deliver a temperance lecture at the Christian
church tomorrow night.
Mr.. Samuel Broadus. largely interested in
Florence, Ala. is in the city visiting friends.
Miss Eulah Reblinger, OF Stanton. is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Eddie Jackson.
Students 10 the University Of Virginia are
arriving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
RE-ARMINa FORTRESS MONROE.
Preparing One ofthe Redoubts for Modern
Guns on Disappearing Carriages.

Guns on disappearing Sarriagess
FORTRESS MoNBoE. Va, Sept 2I.--Now that
the Government has awarded contracts for .
number of heavy modern guns to be mounted
along the seaboard. the Engineer Corps whose
province it is to build tho forts and platforms
upon which the guns will be mounted is
waking up 10 the fact that there is good
deal of work to be done IN order to have
things in readiness for the new armament.
Colonel Peter q. Hams, who has charge OF
the works here, has made arrangements TO
remodel one Of the redoubts at the north side
Of the fort and construct pit and platform
for one OF the new guns, which Will DC
mounted on disappearing carriage. Inc
material used will be largely granite, which
will be brought downIfrom the quarries near
Richmond. temporary track being builtfrom
the Chesapeake and Ohio depot 10 the loca-
ton of the work. The officers in charge are
reticent as to the plan of the work. II will
probably require six or eight months to COM
plete it. and will give employment to about
two hundred men.
Captain ID. Pratt Mannix. now in command
Of the Marine Barracks at Washington. re-
Gently spent several days at this post looking
into the working of tbs Artillery School. Ii
has been decided to open a school of instruc-
ton for the marine officers similar to those
established in the army for the cavalry, artil-
lery and infantry and Captain Mannixs visit
was to examine the methods pursued here
with view TO their adoption by the new
school Twelve or thirteen years ago be ap-
piled 20 come here for years instruction at
the Artillery school, from which he was grad
uated with high honors. subsequently, while
serving in Chinese waters, he attracted the
attention of the Viceroy. who had him de.
tailed for four years to instruct the ofhcers OF
the Celestial Empire in the art OF handling
torpedoes.-N York Herald yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22
Results ofthe Races.
The following are the results of the races
Yesterday:
GLOUCESTER. y. J.

GLoUcEsTIR, ". J.
First race. six and q half furlongs gs-Tom
Boy first. John Atwood second, Landseer
third. Time i:2ild.
Second race, FIVE furlongs-Comforter and
Countessa. colt, ran dead heat. Kelturno
third. Time, 1:05. Comforter won run on.
Third race. mile-A. O. II. first. Charteruso
second. Calgary third. Time 1:45t.
Fourth race, six furongs-Lita first Guard
second. Cortcell third. Time, l;l7.
Fifth race. SIX aud half furlongs -Mohi-
can first. WhltenOse second, Belsarus third
Time, 1851.
AMBER. second King ldler third. Time, 2:Ol.
Seventh race four and "a half iuriongs-
Dirigo first, Lomax second, Count Lima third.
Time. J7t4.
Tie Gloucester entries for 20 day are:
First race. six and half turlOngs West
field, Ratalpa. ll2 Sp0tswOOd, Buckeye. lOi;
Vanquisher, Morton, Prince Charming, Bay
chester JOG. Cutalong, Jacqueline, lO3: Elem-
ington, Character, l0l.
Second race. half a mile, two-year- olds.
selling-Loyalty. lO7; Lord Stanley. lQ3;
Bette NJ. lfily). Troublesome. So; Ed. MaIhs
date Peeress, colt, Henry Tyler, lOl; Belle
of Pho nix, SS.
Third race. six and a quarter furlongs.
three-vear- olds, selling -flagrant, ll2; julie
G.. 10: Emma, lO9 Pestilence, Glenall, Dun
barton. 1O7; King solomon, 1906. Idea. lOl.
Fourth race one mile selling-Lithbert,
ll6, Falcon. l04 Martha. l0l: Uncertainty.
81. Ceawo0d. Ed. McGinnis, ll5; Dousman,
Tappahannock, Question, Nosburg, Samaritan,
%.
Fifth race, three-quarters Of mile. selling
Blackburn. il6. Corticelli. Shakespeare. Alarm
Belle. Little Ella. 10; Slumber, lOi; Wan
derer H., l0l.
Sixth race. four and half furlongs, sell
ing-Foxhill Pat Kelly ia Sunday Canteen,
no. Sir David, Owen Golden. Red. Elm.
Thad Rowe, Golden Reel, Harry Russell. Ken
tuoky Ban, lO6. Nettie, 100; The Earl, lOi;
Silence Oh. Grafton. 100.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-22

Speaking in Goochiand-senator Daniel at
Chatham-Other Notes.

GoocHLAND Courthouse. Sept. H.-lSpe-
rial. County court opened to-day, and Cap
tain George D. Wiso and Colonel Meade
Haskins. of Richmond. chairman of Demo
cratic Committee for Third Congressional
district arrived at ID a. Nj. for the purpose
3f opening the campaign with speeches Lete
today. and cOnyeued with tho good people
Of G0ocAland gathered around them to join
IN the discussion of the political situation.
our people are highly pleased that Captain
Wise Is returned O. us ln the capacity OF our
Congressman, winch he sO creditaby
fills, and many crowded up 10 give
him cordial greeting and hear what lie had
g. SAY. The attendance here was larger than
usual, and since the farmer has become quite
factor in present politics. their interest
was everywhere manifest. After the report
of tle grand Jury tire court al Ourned and tne
County Democratic Convention was called to
order 40 l.. NJ. and candidates for the
Legislature were nominatedE Chairman A. j..
Mont-iro and Colonel 3. o. James wero
placed in nomination. a motion TO recon-
slider WAS carried aud tie time for uOmina-
ting candidates wa5 postponed until Oclo-
Der a..
Colonel Meade Haskins asccnded the ros-
trUm amidst applause and addresseds the
people. lie made "a splendid appearance. and
bad the undivided attention of his audience
Captain Wise assembled amidst calls and
applause. and said that he felt "a
peculiar interest in tho canvass. beng not
only political bat personal friend of tie
Democratic standArd-be0rer. He had taken
no part 10 making the nomination Of SUIT
Syle representative Of the Democratic party
ln TIE senate of Virginia from the district
composed of the counties Of GOochand.
Chesterfield and POwhatan. but he did not
hesitate Co say that one more worthy OF the
honor could not have been selected.
1lr. Lloyd. the opponent Of Mr. Parrish,
las announced himself as an independent
candidate. but he is running with Republican
dOmement secret meeting WIS held
al Chesterfield Courthouse on the l4th in
slant 20 sanction his candidacy and the
command has been issued that the faithful
must rally 10 his support CAPTAIN
Wise said that be had only two OBJ
lections TO Mr.. Lloyd first that he is Repnb-
hcan. and secondly that he is running in dis
regard OF the published orders OF his boss.
There IL no occasion for any disagreements
between Democrats who are members OF the
Alliance and those who are not. There is
very little Ia the Alliance platform prOmul-
gated at Lynchlurg which he (Mr Wise as q
democrat could not heartily indorse The
Dcaia declaration OF principles IS identical
with that except that the latter contains
what is known AS tho sub-Ireasury plank
which Is not contained in the former. But il
10 10 remembered that this sub.