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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

Topeka. Kas., Oct. "a. B. Mont
gomery, of GoodIand. this afternoon
filed the charter Of the Interstate Ar
tificial Rain company with the secre-
tsry of state. The company has a cap
ital stock of 100000 and proposes to
supply water to the public by producing
and increasing ralnfalI by the Mel
bourne method. Melbourne will be the
rain producer and l! successful will be
nald 10 cents an acre.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

Goshen, Ind, Oct. 19.-The famous
Phillip Bullion case was again brought
to the attention OF the court last even
ing. Bullion. who Is an aged and in
firm man, was placed in Jail nearly
two years ago under cap1as proceed
fngs because OF his failure to pay n
debt OF S23S which he owed sirels
Carter. He claimed inability TO pay
but was lodged I'm Jail and for two
years has been imprisoned.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
Hear Senator Stockbrldge at Har!
mans Hall tonight.
six Peers are Coming.

London. Oct. 19.--Six peers. repre-
senting the coal, iron and tin interests
OF Great Britain are going 10 tho Chi
cago exhibition as committee OF the
Lords and Commons. England has
many peers who are immensely veal
thy in mineral lands, and twenty offer
cd to 'go west 1t is said the six
who will visit Chicago were selected
by ballot. The regular Royal Com
missioners are actively urging exhibit
ors to prepare for q grand display.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

KrxGsrox, y. ", Oct. is.--The Law
renee cement cSmpsny's mill. which
sss burned yesterday moraing, vas
one Of the isrgest cement miiis ia u.
sser. the cement rex ION having cspse-
lty of pc farreis every eighteen 1ours
Every plant wss consumed. entsiling a
-. s.f %teo 600
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

nesday evening, October Fl. Fsnn's Hall
fiainfield-ave.. speakers, NJ 81 Hoase-
man and j. 4. Aleott. Thursday even
Ing otober ~. at RingueUte's Hail.
corHer South Disision-sf. ana Fifth
ave-, speakers. Liant X. salisbury and
j. I. ALott.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

wasnfxeror. uct. Is.--ss~nsrsl Mel.
.osi A Allss. IN nis annaai report rec
seon~nds tkst the nstonsl guard Of
shs eountfy - nfsisiiszra - ssse1nblesi
a ths Netla's cainasbsan fspaasGissn
q is9a an tast tnnefsss ts requested
- n1ate "a spefepf .stnsa ~ fsay sac
@sst IT tfass<s.ss A.sssssss.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
DOODLE TURNED LOOSE.
Here's . Pretty usw-dy-de sent Right
Nome TO It's Ows RsOst.


Nome To Its Ows RsSst.
"You people all seemed surprised TO
think Of Mr.. Lawrence's nomination,
but none of yon seem to have dis
covered the reason" said well known
and thoroughly reliable Michigan citi-
zen in the Morton House last night.
democrats like children scme times
talk away from home, and prominent
Grand Rapids Democrat assured me
that Mr.. Lawrence, before the conven-
tion WAS held. promised the Democratic
committee that he would put up $40 900
10 cover legitimate election expenses
iE case ne should receive the nomIna-
ton. At that particular emergency a
Democrat with brains and $40 900 was q
priceless treasure to the party. There
is just so much speaking and that sort
of thing 10 be done, and it's mighty
sight pleasanter tn have candidate
who will pay for it than it is for the
committee to finger around in their
pockets for the necessary CON-"
-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

KAxsAs CITY, Mo-. Oct 1.-The Al.
cut Packing Company made an sssign-
ment this evening. The sssets are un-
known. hut the liabilities are about
xroo. 900. With one exception it Was
the snlaIIe.s packing house IN the city,
smptoyine only 800 men.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

ihos. onrien vas struck NV psssire
tram on the corner of Jefcr~onavs.
and lyen.st lsst night ard quite -
vrfsly injured. The smbuisnce brought
hm ~ headquarters here he renamed
during the ffehs,
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

The Hon. j. c. Burrows will speak at
Otsego Wednesday and At Plainwell
Saturday evening. The Hon. John T.
Rich will speak at Plslnweil Thursday
and at Liberty Saturday evening.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

sensation. 6ately was Immediately ar.
rested upon !. warrant charging him
With hssln- abzIidoned his family.
His wife Is the complainant.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
rou.sa,n street Church Finances.

The expenses of the Fountain-st-,
Baptist Church for the last year were
1854, of which 3,loo was paid TO the
paid 10 the pastor and 81 ,ol2 for muse
and its incidental expenses. The total
sum raised for al purposes was
SQ.54O.6l.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
Deciiued : Nigh nssor.

NEW YORK. Oct. 19-Gen. Butterfeld
has declined the nomination for con-
gress rendered him by the Republicans
of the terth district.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

f,e4easfatie ascetins afr announced
~. tke fali...s3ssss dates. Ta1sarfew
sxsaie-s a. AFtvasas ftali eth John
: essaeaees aaafiee ftsesrisisn
fham.. n. aatss as ss,eabefs We'd
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
SENATOR WHEELER GLAD.

sc sAs~a ps~k~srs Wet. mt ss Pleased
win s~issers xsrssssssc..
state Senator A. q. Wheeler. Of Mar
s..e~. stopped At the Morton House.
last usshi. while On re say 70 chiesro.
erm io-,stng fof asws' BE sid 10 re-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

TAe llss Jniins e, burrows viii
spess al uaFtnans llAA toasSAl
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

Hear Senator Stockbridge at Hart
mans Hall tonight.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
G,adstone,s Home Rule Bill.

Hear Senator Stockbridge 1T Hart
mans Hall tonight.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

The Hon. Julius c. Burrows will
speak at Hartnan's Hali tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
SLEPT FOR FOUR YEARS.
A Lackawanna County Pa.) Farmer Who
Cannot BE Aroused. =

Lackawanna County Pa.) Farmer Who
Cannot BE Aroused. =
A special dispatch to the Philadelphia Times
| says:
strange case Of sleepiness is reported from
Factoryville, a country village in Lackawanna
| county, Pa. The name Of the man is Michael
FeInan. Years ago he purchased a small farm
and worked hard to raise enough money to pay
off the mortgage. On his premises was rail-
road tunnel. He took the contract to watch
that at night, hoping thereby to earn more
| money. He soon became accustomed to rise at
almost any hour of the night, walk through the
tunnel and get into bed again. This he contin-
ued to do until the tunnel was continually on
his mind at night, and he lost all desire for
| sleep. For weeks and months he slept only q
| few hours each night. But his strength soon
gave out
One morning some four years ago Fernan
came home from the tunnel very tired and
| feeling the need of the rest OF which he had
| been deprived for many months. He went to
| bed and sank into profound slumber. His
wife, knowing hisineed of rest, did not disturb
him until it was time for him to go to the tun-
mel i'll the evening. But what was her surprise
| to find that she could not awaken him. With
all her efforts she could not get him to arise,
and, in answer to her calls, he gave only low
moan. ply stefan was sent for whose, efforts
| to arouse the sleeper were unsvailing.
| The man slept on for over year. Different
| hyscians were called and tried every known
device TO awaken the sleeper, but without sue
cess. Whenever Fernan would get hungry he
would rouse up little. the family would give
him food and he would again sink into SUM
Der so profound that the loudest noises had
| no effect upon him.
-Four years have passed away and Fernan still
sleeps. His daughter died two years ago, but
lie knows it not. The mans general health is
good and as he lies bed in n small room
OF the old farm house he has the appearance
OF one who has lain down for nights rest.
His face is flushed and he breathes like ono in
good health. The case is a most remarkable
| one. For long time it was the wonder OF the
neighborhood. but it has continued 30 long
THAI it is now hardly thought Of except by
fernan's faithful wife. who, with the aid Of
her children and hired man, manages the
farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
OVER $1,000 IN AN OLD TRUNK.

This was Part of the Estate of Jane Han.
kinson, Who Lived on St0nington Point.
For several years o strange old lady. Mrs
Jane Hankinson, has dwelt alone in the summer
in her big house at the tip end Of Stonington
Point, near the light house, with the Atlantic
ocean on three sides of her. She was educated
and refined, but very eccentric, and she rarely
had anything to do with the rest of the world
Now and then she came out Of her lonely house.
strolled into ancient Stonington borough, did
a little shopping, said few words to anybody,
then retired into her retreat. Many people
were curious about her and her life, but her
manner did not encourage advances on their
part.
Not long ago she died while on a visit to rela-
tives in New York and later the executor Mr.
William l. BOardman OF New York, went to
Stonngton to settle her estate. Among her
belongings, most of which were of no great
value, was O mysterious old trunk that was
loosely locked, and that Mrs. Hankinson before
her visit to the metropolis had deposited in the
house Of the Rev. c. !. Hill. NJ. Hin SUP.
posed that the trunk was about valueless and
paid no great attention to it. He placed it
carelessly in a store room in his house. Sub
sequently he aud Executor Boardman opened
it.
There was lot Of worthless old paper next
to the lid and some wearing apparel, but at
the bottom Of the trunk Mr.. Hill got hold of
package that was tied up with much care He
pulled the covering off and uttered an excla-
nation of astonishment. Tho package was a
bundle Of bank notes of large denomination
that amounted to over $1,000. The executor
was as much surprised as Mr.. Hill over the big
find.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
DIED OF FRIGHT.
A Squirrels End After Being Rescued From
Rather by q Blacksnake.

A Squirrels End After Being Rescued From
q Rather by n Blacksnake.
The chatter Of gray squirrel and the buzz
Of q rattlesnake attracted the attention of Zenas
Seaver to log in the Spring Brook woods In
Northern Pennsylvania one day last week. Mr..
Seaver found the noisy squirrel running back
and forth along the log for a space Of three or
four feet, while on the ground huge rattle
snake was cycling it, moving its head from side
to side and keeping up constant rafting. The
squirrels eyes hung from their sockets as the
frightened little animal gazed at the reptile and
the snake gradually crept little closer to the
log.
Suddenly. after Mr.. Seayer had watched the
squirrel and the rattler for several minutes. u
large blacksnake glided quickly and noiselessly
from the bushes near by. sprang at the buzZing
rattlesnake, caught 1t back of the head. wound
its own body around that of its captive and
crushed the rattlesnake until the bones fairly
cracked. When the blacksnake had held the
RATHER in its embrace for two or three minutes
il uncoiled itself and started to steal away
crawling directly toward Mr.. Seaver. He had a
sharp-edged stone. with which he had intended
to kill the rattlesnake and he brought it down
on the blacksnaAe 5 neck and cut its head of.
AS soon as the biacksnake tackled the RATHER
Mr.. Seayer noticed that the squirrel tumblcd
from the log and disappeared. The rattlesnake
was dead and all broken up when Mr.. Seaver
turned from the healless blacksnake ad the
squirrel lay dead by the side OF the log Its
eyes were bulged out, but there was not q mark
nor q scratch on its body and Mr.. Seaver'
opinion was that 1t died Of fright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
A CHINESE MASON'S DEATH.
The Weird Scenes That Attended the Watch
at Lee Lois Bier

Inc "elru scenes Ihat Attended the Watch
at Lee Lois Bier
From the Philadelphia Times Today.
pail of gloom was cast over Chinatown yes
terday by the announcement ct the death of
Lee Loi, at $50 Race street Loi was a men,
Der of the powerful Lee family and one Of the
wealthiest and most influential mon in the Chi
nese colony. He came to this country about
five years ago and has divided his time between
Philadelphia and New York. He has been a
sufferer from consumption for q number Of
years and died from that disease. At the time
of his death he was a member of the Order of
Free and Accepted Masons, and belonged to
the Children of the Sun, the Tuag Sing Chi,
the National Hi lou, the Advanced Dew otees
and other important organizations of his coun-
try. He was also an honorary member Of Pc
kin Listcrai and was formerly a soldier in the
Emperor's Guards OF that city.
The dead room of the undertaken who has di-
rection of the funeral was the scene all last
night of weird rites. On the breast of the
corpse lay an image of Confucius wrapped in a
bit of parchment on which the great prophet is
said to have written. This was done to keep
away evil spirits. The feet had been bathed in
sacred water that his entrance into heaven NAV
be easy. The relatives and intimate friends Of
the deceased, with faces covered and shoes off
gathered about the bier and chanted in low
tones incantations and prayers. Censers con-
tanning incense were swung necessarily and the
room was brightly illuminated by wax candles
At midnight the scene suddenly changed. At
that hour the soul is supposed to enter para
disc. Immediately upon the last stroke of twelve
the coverings we're removed from the face and
hymn of rejoicing was sung a last farewell
TO the spirit entering its new home. Smiles and
laughter took the place Of means and tears
The remainder of the night spent in merry
making. Silver-rimmed pipes filled with opium
were produced, baskets of wine were brought
in and a repast was spread which would have
tempted the most fastidious epicure.
As the sun arose every one ceased talking
and turning their faces to the east the as
sembly offered up silent prayer and then dis
per7ed.
The interment will take place at the GENE
terry at Oath street and Passyunk avenue.
Loi was a bachelor of forty. He leaves half
of his property, which amounted to several
thousands, to his relatives, and the remainder
to the different benevolent societies OF which
he was a member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14

Lieut. Col 7. Alexander, attending surgeon
New York ordered to assume charge Of the
medical purveying depot in that city in place
Of Col. Edward ?. vollum, retired.
The following named officers Of the corps oil
engineers, members OF the board Of visitors to
the United States Engineer School. Willet's
Point, New York, will make an inspection of
the school, and upon the completion Of that
duty viii rejoin their proper stations: Col.
Cyrus b. Comstock. Col. David C. Houston and
Lieut.. Col George L. Gillespie.
The following named officers, now undergoing
instructions in torpedo service at WilletS
Point, n Y, have been relieved from duty .,
that station: Capt. Quincy ON. Gilmore
eighth cavalry; First Lieuts. Charles H. Coch.
ran, seventh infantry, and Samson L. Fsison
first infantry; Second I.ieuts. Herbert 8. Whip
pie, tenth cavalry; Walter H. Gordon. twelfth
infantry; ]. H. Frier, seventeenth infantry
Herman Hall, fourth infantry, and Alfred n.
Hunter, fourth artillery. Lieut.. Hunter will
proceed from Willet's Point, N. T., to For
Riley, Kansas, to report for duty with ighi
battery 7, fourth artillery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
COMING TO THE WORLDS FAIR.
Promoter General Handy Talks About tn
Committee's Reception Abroad.

Promoter General Handy Talks About the
Committee's Reception Abroad.
Maj Moses P. Handy, the promoter general
of the Columbian exposition, who has talked
nearly all Of Europe into the idea OF competing
in the international exposition. arrived in Phil
adelphia yesterday in company with the
English and German commissioners, and told
rapid story Of how the commission had
swept through Europe-i5,000 miles-in two
months, making probably the most unique
tour on record considering its purpose and the
success.
He said: 1.-THE result Of our meetings with
the government officials trades bodies and art
authorities in Europe is that every country will
be officially represented at Chicago on fitting
scale, and the manufacturers and artists Of
Europe are so thoroughly cognizant Of their
interest in the matter that an American cannot
travel without being seized by some one
anxious to inquire about the exposition. We
changed the press Of Europe from an attitude
OF apathy to one Of sympathetic expression
and Willingness to publish anything should
send them. The French art exhibit, OF which
we felt least sanguine when we started, we feel
most hopeful of now. The French art author
tiles gave us every assurance that the French
art exhibit would be the greatest that has ever
been seen outside of France. They realize that
there Is plenty of money in America. The fact
thos 'hS ShiCdSOdus SolDb " puiu uI'
palace costing million dollars. which will
be II permanent institution outside of the sx
position. was II great inducement. They know
that Chicagoans will not let them bundle up
pictures and take them home The French
propose to have special art pavilion and
decorate it themselves. We had gratifying
assurances concerning the loan exhibit, and
many private works of art will be sent over.
1--WE left Europe thoroughly imbued and per-
meated with the truth that the exhibition ~ an
assured success, and that very impression and
the rivalry which grows out OF it will augment
that success We had not time TO go to Italy,
and that is the only state which, owing to pow
erty, may not be represented. Our travel in
Russia extended as far as the Novgorod. which
IL famous as the central point of interest in the
political affairs of continental Europe. We ex-
pect to have the French Belgian and Russian
commissioners with Us soon. Meanwhile they
are represented by consuls.
commissioners Wood and Dredge will go
with us to Washington tomorrow to pay re-
spects to their ministers and meet the Presi-
dent. They will return Tuesday and on Wednes-
day will start for Chicago.
I'VE saw half dozen exhibitions of great i'm
portance in London. Frankfort. Buda Pesth,
st. Petersburg and Novgorod. from all of which
we learned much. The electrical exhibition at
frankfort was wonderfully interesting. In our
trip we met many prominent Americans, Carl
Schurz. Senate s Gray Higgins and Washburne
and Chauncev NJ. Depew, all Of whom assistei
us very much, Mr.. Schurz's influence being
particularly useful in Strengthening our srgu-
ments."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
Chief Palmer's staff.

COMMUNICATIVE Chief Palmer's Stafr.
. Commandcr-in-chief of the G. A. R. John
Palmer has made the following additional ap-
pointments:
Comrade Joseph W. O'Neall, Department of
Ohio, Lebanon, Ohio. judge advocate general;
Comrade David U. Quick, Post l21, Department
of New York, assistant and adjutant general at
these headquarters. The following comrades
have been appointed members Of the execu-
tive committee: A. G. Huntoon, Washington,
ID. c.; Il. +. Knapp, Saratoga, N. Y; r. s.
Luther. Providence, r. l.; William McClelland,
Pittsburg. Pa; James II. Miner, Springfield
Mo-: William A. Olin, Boston. Mass, and Levi
B. Raymond, Hampton, Iowa. As members Of
the pension committee: Augustus C. Hamlin,
Bangor, Me-; J. G. d. Adams, lynn, Mass. |:
]. A. Sexton, Chicago, H.; Byron r. Pierce
Grand Rapids, Mich, and r. w. Blue, Pleas
anton, Kas As members of the committee on
seniority Of department: Louis Wagner, Phila-
deiphia Pa: Thomas g. Lawler, Rockford, ILL.,,
and E. b. Gray, Marshfield, Wis.
As members Of the committee for the cree
ton OF memorial in tho Capitol in Washington
to Gen. U. s. Grant: s. s. Burdette, Washing
ton, ID. c.; C. H. T. Coils, New York; Russell
A. Alger, Detroit, Mich; Seldom Conner. Port
land, Me-; w. G. Veazey, Rutland, VT; E. s.
Grant, Middleport, Ohio; Horace 8. Clark,
Nation, Ill. As members of the committee on
form for service Mt the laying Of corner stone:
Robert B. Beath, Philadelphia; 8. g. Burdette.
Washington, d. c.; s. E. Taintor, Hartford,
Conn. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
Thought to BE Tascott.

Two tramps went into the town Of Bamberg,
SC, on Saturday. One Of them. Charles W.
Stewart. who claims to be q detective, asked
the police to arrest his companion, who gave
his name as ). W. Hardin. The tramp detec-
tive claimed that his companion was William
B. Tascott, the murderer Of Amos J. Smell Of
Chicago, for whose arrest large rewards are
offered. The published description Of Tascott
and the man arrested compares very well. The
scars said to be on Tascott's body wore all
found. The tramp says he has never been in
Chicago, although his companion claims be
talks Of the place with great familiarity. The chief
OF police Of Augusta has telegraphed that Stew
art has been in the chain gang at Augusta
Public opinion at Bamberg il divided. The
chief Of police at Chicago has telegraphed for
photograph Of the man arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-14
FIVE WILL PROBABLY DIE.
Wreck Of q Railway Train on the Unior
Pacific.

Wreck OF Railway Train on the Union
Pacific
A passenger train bound toward Denver on
the Graymont district Of the Union Pacific
railway was wrecked yesterday morning about
IL o'clock near Beaver Brook station, Col, and
twenty-three passengers were injured. five of
whom will probably die. The train was late and
running very rapidly. When rounding sharp
curve the express car left the track and rolled
down ffteen-foot embankment. 1t was fol-
lowed by the n all and two passenger coaches
one of which turned over twice before reaching
the bottom.
The train vas loaded with passengers, many
of whom were Knights Of Pythias who were
returning from 'he knights of Pytbias state
convention, -hicf yaS held at Aspen last
week.
When the news reached Golden Co.. o
wrecking train was ordered out and was start
ing when Robert Pruin, an employe OF the
road. attempted to board the engine In do
ing SO his revolver fell from his hip pocket
the hammer striking a stone, and the weapon
was discharged the ball taking effect inc the
man neck. making woun which will result
fatally. Those seriously injured in the wreck
were left at Golden in the hands of physicians.
while those not badly hurt were brought to
Denver and taken to their homes or the hos
pitfalls.
Mrs. Gutchmacher of Black Hawk, Col,
collar bone broken. back hurt and internal in
Juries; Mr.. Ruhfelgerner, merchant, of Black
Hawk, internal injuries; George b. Tarr. con-
ductor, of this city, chest crushed and internal
injuries; Burnett of Nevadaville, Col,
spine injured and internalinjuries; Waters,
injured internally.
Those less seriously injured are as follows:
Z. j.. Warren, broken arm and bruised on body;
George Ault express messenger, right wrist
broken; w. Browning, bruised on right side;