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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
THE GLACIER TUMBLED.
Disaster at Mont Blanc Ivy Which Many
Lives Were Lost


Lives Were Lost.
PARIS, July PA terrible accident
has occurred at st. Gervais les Baines,
III savoy. \ heavy landslide occurred
IN the mountains that almost overhung
the village, and without a moments
walnlnga mum ber of houses We re buried
beneath the immense mass OF rock and
earth, and about $50 persons were
killed.
1t. t'erVals is a watering p.ace with
sulphurous springs and is favCrltc
summer resort. 1t lies in the wooded
ravlne OF Nontjoic, half Il mile from the
thamounl road, on the Bon Nant, Nant
being th" name applied TO ell mountain
streams IN Savoy. The baths Of 81. Ger
Vais We're III five separate buildings,
joined Ey Il stone wall, erected in a mar
row gorge. They were situated about
20i5 feet above the sea.
\ glacier became detached from Mont
Blanc and fell into the mountain tor
rent, carving away the hamlet of Biou-
nav, and filling the torren: with masses
of ice. The masses OF ice and wreckage
of the village formed a dam which eff
tectlal!: restrained the waters for some
time. Finally the dam broke and the
waters burst like a cataract into the
SlTtdni OF bon Ntht, Nhlcn passes
through St Gervais. The inmates Of
the bath houses were awakened about
2:l3 +. VI. BY the sound of rushing
waters and loud. crashing noise. Be
fore they were able to leave the build
ings, the torrent. filed with the debris
OF the village and large masses
of ice, crashed against the bath houses
Three Of the buildings were entirely
destroyed, and another partially, while
the fifth building sustained no damage,
bein- situated upon IL higher elevation
than the others. The torrent con-
timed into the valley, destroying cv-
ervthing in its course. Tie village of
lie Eavet, living in the valley, was al
most entirely demolished. The wreck
age Of houses was swept on for miles
into the Arite. Down the latter stream
c0rpses and wreckage have been seen
floating all day long.
The tull mortality IS not yet known.
1t is believed that Scyenty-tye persons
perlshed at the baths alone. and ut
least fifty Of the inhabitants Of lie Fayet
We're drowned.
Three wings Of the hotel were en-
iirely destroyed, and persons IN the
other were rescued with difficulty,
some of them being let IoHn by ropes
from windows, ali exits being closed by
debris and the huilGing badly wrecked.
Most Of TIE people were from Geneva.
There ii is reported the number of lives
Lost :
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ATNA TOO ACTIVE.
Many People in he Town of Giarro Killed
by shOCks.

ROME, July l2.-The eruption of
Mount Etna is rapidly increasing in
violence. The fires IN the craters show
great activity. Loud explosions are
continually taking place. a severe
earth stock occurred this morning,
which reduced to ruins the village Of
rjarro, on the coast of Sicily, five hours
",Ir4ey from the craters OF Mount
F.tna. The population of Giarro is
about 1900. 1t is feared that many
must have perished. The whole coun-
try was affected severely by the shock.
Engineers have been sent TO the threat
ened points to prevent the lava from
entering the wells. The steam gener-
atel would DESTROY the wells.
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P1f1SEuEG. Pa, July s. Pi,t.burp has
had another experience with labor
riots, and during this time, as durinp
the fearful scenes which were Witnessed
during the riots OF 1877, blood has been
shed, life jeopardized ana valuable prom
erty placed in danger. This time the
mob was thoroughly well Organized
we'll disciplined. and had efficient otfi-
GERS at the head TO conduct the opera
lions. The force embraced all the
men employed in the extensive
plants Of the Carnegie Iron
and Steel Company al Homestead. about
41ght miles east Of rttshurg. and the
battle, which for blood -thirstiness and
hoidness OF ex xacution has not been ex-
celied in actual warfare, waged from 1
O'Clock in the morning until ) O'Clock
tLls afternoon, and only ceased when
the force Of Pinkertons, brought to the
place 10 suppress the strike, uncondi-
tiouailE surrendered, leaving their arms
n the barges in which they had been
transported t. the works.
l lie riot to-day was the elimination
~ the troubles which have been brew
tng at Homestead Tor the past month.
The Carne.tl" Company submitted a
scale to govern their wOrkmen in the
steel plants and announced that it was
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
BATTLE WITH SMUGGLERS
Canadian Cruiser Unable TO Capture
IawIess Band.

QUEBEc, Que, July S.-Smusglers on
of the lower st. Lawrence have declared
open war against the Dominion govern
ment revenue cutter Constance. The
latter attempted to seize large
schooner with $4,000 worth of SNUG
gled whisky on board. The crew
resisted the capture and showed fight.
Capt May telegraphed 10 Ottawa for as
sistance, and at midnight detachment
of battery, fifteen strong, commanded
by Capt Farley, in full marching order,
boarded the government steamer Alert,
and left for the scene of the conflict
which is understood to be in the vicinity
of (Iaapa
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
WHITES AND BLACKS BATTLE
4 Rnce War Breaks out in Kentucky
Exchange OF shots.


PApuruI, Ky, July l2.-An encoun-
ter has taken place between an armed
mob OF negroes and the sheriff and
posse composed Of fifty or seventy-tive
men armed with bhot-guns and re-
volver., procured from the vari-
Uls hardware stores. The underlying
cause of the uprising Is the hanging Of
Charles I'LL, the negro who made an
assault upon Lydia starr some weeks
ago. The immediate cause of the out
break is the arrest of colored man
named Thomas Burgess About J.
o'clock Il band Of about seyentytiye
negroes suddenly appeared and
fired on the men collected
at the jal| At the first
fire. Elmer Edwards, Young man
about % wears Of age, fell, shot through
tie abdomen. Internal hemorrhage
set in, and he is now dying. He WAS q
member of the militia company, a har-
neesmaker by trade. The fire WAS re-
turned hv the militia, and the armed
citizens and the negroes beat II preclpl-
tate retreat. The militia also retreated
IN disorder back of the courthouse.
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Etna In Eruptye Mood.

ROME, July 9.-Mount ttna was un-
usually active to-day. \ thick column
of smoke, in which lightning flashes
were seen, issued from the crater and
rose 10 great height in the ar. Then,
blown by the wind, 1t covered Catania
with an immense cloud. Quantities OF
lava and ashes were also elected from
the crater. The phenomena lasted for
an hour. Several shocks of earthquake
occurred during the morning, the
tremors being felt throughout the
w hnIl. d rirt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
KATE CASTLETON DEAD.


r." Willy nt'If6r!M+nc++:- s''~"
New York, July kate CastIeton.
handsome woman, good singer and
graceful dancer, is dead She ex-
pircd unexpectedly at Providence,
sunday morning., and it was not
until Yesterday that the news
reached New York George H.
Murray, who was Miss Casteton
manager, viii take charge of her re-
mains. The mother and two sisters of
the deceased, who live in Oakland, Cal,
have been notified Of her death. Miss
Castlctou was about - years old and
Was born IN England. Ter death was
due TO peritonltis. Last season Miss
lsStietnn Was With "Iaust IIn 10 Date -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
scandinavian Town Burned.

CnmSTIANN, July u disastrous ire
broke out Yesterday afternoon in the
town OF Christians and halt of tue best
part Of the city Is in ruins. 4 lar.e
area was devastated, ,i5t Of the princI-
pa houses. numerous public buildings,
including a savings bank and the post
office, large saw-mIiis and and an exten-
sive timber yard being destroyed. On
IL the walls Of the .0rtl:ications around
The barracks remain -tandiag. II is g.
t!raateG riiat Ihe JOS g!.i reach $3.50.
isE.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
Large tIre Loss at Hamburg

H,uprE1s, July 9-The Langes
rranarle- we're damaged by fire to-day
to the extent 81 500, 600. The flames
spread 10 a number OF houses in the
vicl4irv. One Of the buildings. owned
BY Fran ponner, contained many vatu.
abe works Of art and q rare library,
which we're DESTROYED.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
DEATH OF LOTTIE COLLINS.
Tne Popular London SINGER aud Dancer
E1rires suddenly.

LoNDoS, July Ell is reported that
Lottie Collins, the very popular singer.
who became popular through her
unique rendition Of the comic song
Tara Boom pe-Ay," died suddenly
last night. She had signed a contract
to 90 to America with Charles Froh-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
INDIANA MANS SUICIDE.
Judge j. ID. New Ends Hi, Life with .

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July a.-Jep-
tha ID. New, member of the
Indiana appellate court, committed
suicide at his home. Vernon, Ind,
This morning, by shooting. Judge New
served one term il congress as the repre-
sentative ot the THIRD District. lie was
cousin of John G. New.
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He Was sol 600 sn,rt

DETROIT. Mich. July 12.-The Com
mon Council this evening heard the
comrtraller's TepOrt showing ex-City
Treasurer Tuite 10 be short IN his au-
coun.. The de!aicsr!on is placed al
s2l ,sd5. His term Df Office expired the
iart day Of JuLe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
MgNIcI'S Election.

CRY OF ME<irp. July 1.-THE elcc-
tions to-day resulted III the reelection
of President Daz. The Senate and
Chamber Of Deputies will be composed
of superior element, Introducing new
nrAE t.llrrnt, hlnnl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
RIOT RUNS MAD

bio"dy Outbreak bt Strikers At Goma-
sfrat-iesperate Battle on the Monop.
eah' Ia iweniy Killed and Oyara HIM,
S"uhard-f4hhert Men Com
peiiea 10 >arrenGer--With Cannon and
=! hnini:a Lockesi-out iron Worker.
boih bard Two Harges Loaded 0tb
ffhhertnas Who Were sent tn Guard
the ttrHeBie Works.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-07-16
,s PARAGRAPHS.

- was on tIl"i on . s1a
Iss, ~ 9s5iur0, rs treasurer OF Adams
asa Nh. has been found guilty
ta.ai3, NM haI been out two days.
Us sramnvnded to the mercy OF
ta .'a ,nN better known as Jim
.n.r n another victim OF the
HI. l@ 5qt;la. His death occurred
.,.r.aa, Ind.
rsrome Robinson and George
E t,0l.rqI were shooting
It Cleveland they became in
y i quarrel over the game.
= H., wilkins twice, killing
g.mn.an vas arrested.
.I'' I. Who murdered his
.r mother, II the City
r. months ago. has been
.. event taking place in
III, a varl It'll the presence Of
.ag.a.- and few invited
l s.l
.z.a cowboy. was fatally
ward Bratslef during =
Z me trivial matter 1T
..4 ea-t horrible murders on
i,m..t,n County, Tenn, oc-
III. at of the llth. MIR
..ar. hal her heat split
ii an ax aat tire corpse WAS
a-r aahtu, which vas fire!
Tnrtar,aer ) Jury fixed
Ed rfs.,f8aft : Etrs t.s.tl q
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aa n:lately gtlt;cd
Fills huiitill Z
Na. Il was H.
TIRE building is
tllte. of New ! ork.
. 4 total loss,
tne WatchiHan.
arb5G-il burned in
rHinG building
and Mrs. Newton.
utcn, Mich, were
rriage while driving
fell bat K wards,
,l-. Mr.. a., -
tic G ypirltig instant
Hton was rendered
viii recover. Both
rst residents OF the
The advocate., 1892-04-20
Lawrence Resolutions.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-At mass meet
ing held at Lawrence April 0, 1892, TO
ratify the action of the St. Louis confer
ence of February % last, the following
resolutions were passed unanimously:
Resolved, That we hail the preamble and
declaration Of principles adopted at the st.
Louis conference as second declaration Of
independence.
Resolved, That we hail the work Of that
conference as prelude to a political con-
test that ia TO end in the accomplishment,
in fact, Of the aspirations Of liberty loving
people 20 gloriously set forth in the original
declaration Of independence.
Resolved, That we earnestly solicit the
cooperation of all who are anxious to Sc
cure to the people the three great interests
sought by the st. Louis conference, viz:
Land, transportation and finance, the great
est of which is finance; and be it further
Resolved, That we are emphatically op-
posed to taxing one industry for the benefit
of another industry.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tion be furnished The ADvooATB, the To-
peka Tribune and the Jeffersonian for
publication.
L. VANvooRHIs, Chairman.
W. Fl. T. WAKEFIELD, Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
BELo1T, Kan, April 8, 1892.

BELOIT, Kan, April B, 1897.
EDITOR ADvocATE:- You will find en-
closed resolution of Beloit Assembly No
IA, National Citizens Industrial Alliance,
which was ordered by the assembly to be
sent to THE ADVOCATE for publication:
Whereas, We, members of Beloit Assem-
bly, No. IA, National Citizens Industrial
Alliance, and the citizens of Beloit in mass
meeting assembled, believing that the pre-
amble, platform and resolutions of the
national industrial conference held at ST.
Louis February %, prOlaiming new dscla-
ration of independence, and opening the
way of escape for the people from political
and industrial enthrsllment; and
Whereas, We further believe that the en-
actment Of the principles therein set forth
will solve every question Of financial, polit-
cial, industrionsl and sectional wrong, and
elevate humanity to high plane, therefore
be it
Resolved, That we do here and now con-
secrate our most earnest efforts, individually
and collectively, to the success Of the ma
tional Peoples party Of the United States
OF America, as embodying the principles Of
said platform and the highest type Of Amer
ican citizenship.
GEO. A. HARTMAN, President.
J. g. BIRT, Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20

those who risk their lives to carry our
products to market, all have interests in
common, and all are equally interested in
oVerthrowing the pow of the corporations
and old party pOliti ns, whose money is
being spent that they may continue to con-
troll the state and the nation for their own
selfish ends, and trample upon the rights of
the people; and be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent the publishers Of The ADVOCATE
and Tribune, with the request for their
publication.
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be sent to the Smith County Journal and to
The ADVOCATE for publication.
Signed, F. M. Myers, c. HaskiDs, w. H.
Lyon, s. w. Daniels, A. Nordberg, VIM.
nutson, A. L. RatCiff and J. r. Wolf, cal
amity howlers.
Our people here are In earnest and are
working harmoniously for the cause Of
right and justice.
N. w. WILMINGTON, Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20

open for everybody to go in, all right"
And the men who paid taxes to build
the house were locked out, That is
victory number one for the Republicans
OF Rocks county. That kind Of victories
may do for summer months but they
won't do next November.
1t did not break up the Alliance Of
Rocks county very bad, but 1t showed
what they would do If they could.
Yours fraternally,
JOHN RUSSELL,
County Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
Committee on Resolutions.

Kansas Alliances, Look to Your LaureIs |!
Whereas, 1900 out of 1000 Of the Georgia
Alliances have endorsed the Peoples party
platform as formulated at the great labor
convention at St. Louis, February %, 1892,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the Clarksburg F. A.
81. q. No. 528, of Stafford county, Kan.,
on March %, 1892, unanimously endorse
the above platform and would advise all
other unions to do the same and have it
published in their official paper, and be it
further
Resolved, That copy of this be sent to
the County Capital and TIE ADVOCATE for
publication. FRED JOHNSON,
Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20

EDITOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meet
ing of Waldo Alliance No. 355, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously
adopted, and a copy of the same to be
furnished to The ADVOCATE, Osborne
County Ne,cs, Alliance Signal and ALI
Gnce Tribune for publication.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse and
ratify the St. Louis platform of principles
established at the great national conference
in St. Louis on the 22d of February, 1892.
ANDREW ZEIGER,
Mrs. CHAs. GooD,
SAMUEL ELDER,
Committee on Resolutions.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
Rawlins County.

At the regular meeting of Rswlins
County F. A. 81. U. on April 9, 1892, the
following resolutions were unanimously
passed:
Whereas, The Farmers Alliance and In
dustrial Union as a labor organization has
interests identical with all labor organizs-
tions represented at the great labor con-
ference at st. Louis February %, 1892, there
fore be it
Resolved, That Rawlins County F. A. & /.
q. heartily endorse the declaration of prin-
ciples enuncisted by the st. Louis confer
ence and that we use all honorable means
in laboring for the success of those princi-
pies and the grand reforms sought to be
made.
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution
be sent to our county paper, the Times, and
The ADVOCATE for publication.
JOHN F. PRICE, President
GEO. SHEBELEFF, Secretary.
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A Gard.

s. w. Coombp, Of Topeka, Kansas, Is
autho rized and duly commissioned as .
national organizer both of the Knights
OF Labor and the National Citizens In
dustrial Alliance, and will answer calls
to organizs assemblies of either of those
orders, wherever bis services may be re-
quired. Address him at 4l3 East Tenth
street, Topeka, Kansas.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
GAYLORD, Kan, April II, 1892.
J. G. BRIT, Secretary.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-Ats regular meet
Ing Of Smith County Alliance held at
Smith Centre last Saturday the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we, the Smith County B..
A. &. 1. o., believe that the condition Of the
"producers of the wealth. of our nation de-
mands separate political organization from
either of the old parties to secure the aims
set forth in the declarations Of principles Of
their various organizations, therefore be it
Resolved, That we endorse the proceed
ings of the st. Louis conference held Feb
ruary %, 1892, and be it further
Resolved, That delegates elected By the
Peoples party to county, state and national
conventions be instructed to oppose any
and all fusions with either of the old parties.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
The advocate., 1892-04-20
I II. TAYLOR, Pearl, Dickinson Co., Ks, short
] horns, POlsnd-China Hogs, Bronze Turkeys.

DOME PARK HERD POland-ChlDa and
~ Large English Berkshire HOgB I. A.
Hubbard, Rome Sumner county, KAN, prOprle.
tor and breeder. My herds are composed OF tho
richest blood money win buy or experience
breed, with style aud Individual merit. represent
IXL.. Gracefuls and U. s. Among the Berk.
shires are the Sallies, Bella pOnnas, Champions
Duchess and Robin Hood families. Pigs Of al
ages and nearly all weights, weighing ffOm Is 10
900 pOun1s each. Ten males now ready for SER
Wrr frF sale. T. A. HUBBARD. Roma. Kan.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
Tho United States Senator.
Secretary.

Our platform demands that United
States Senators be elected by the people.
Let US carry it out by the state convention
Of 652 delegates, representing every coun-
ty, at Wichita, selecting our standard
bearer. It prevents the contest and time
like we had two years ago. 1t prevents
the schsmlng in the counties to elect
legislators in the interest Of this and that
man, but rather let US select the best
man for the place, and let the selected
man 90 into the canvass, visit every
county, and do the work for the whole
ticket. By so doing it will educate the
people, and select the best man the most
people want. FREEsE.
Hays, Kansas.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
From TregO County.

Whereas, Il has become glazing fact
that few men, representing the great rail
road, banking and other corporations, and
capitalists of this and foreign lands, have
been ruling this country for many years by
the power of their great wealth. to increase
their own ill-gotten gains, and reduce the
people 10 condition Of servitude and de-
pendence; and
Whereas, The two old parties have long
since filed their mission, and been seized
upon by designing and selfish politicians,
who have proved themselves unworthy the
confidence Of the people by turning their
backs upon them and their grievances, and
each vieinR with the other in serving the
power that is depressing the people, that
they may secure sufficient amount of cor
ruption funds to turn the tide in elections
and secure the Offices; and
Whereas, The great labor organizations
Of the country met in the city Of Cincinnati
last May, and organized national party of
and for the people, which action has been
ratified by the great industrial conference
held in the city of st. Louis February %,
1892, therefore be it
Resolved, That we as Sitizens and men,
bers of the Alliance and Peoples party Of
the county Of Trego, and state Of Kansas,
join with the millions all over our land in
endorsing the action and platform Of the st.
Louis conference, and we hail with joy the
summons for q convention at Omaha on
July 4, 1892, to select our national standard
bearers, and publish TO the world the new
declaration of American independence,
which declares for the restoration of the
rights Of sovereignty TO the people, the
preservation Of our homes and our coun-
try, and to this end, and for these objects,
We pledge our lives and sacred honor; and
be IL further
Resolved, That we Of the Peoples party
OF the state Of Kansas use all honorable
means within our power TO uphold the honor
and usefulness of our county and state or
ganizations Of the Peoples party, and that
we will strive TO aid our brothers who do
not belong to this new party of the people
to remove the scales Of prejudice from their
eyes, that they may be aOle to see that the
business man at his desk or counter, the
mechanic st the forge or the bench, the
farmer in the corn aud wheat fields Of the
north and cane and cotton fields of the
south, and the man who goes down into
the depths Of the earth to bring up the
treasures Of q bountiful Providence, and
The advocate., 1892-04-20
CORRESPONDENCE.
HAMILTON, Kan, April A, 1892.

HAMILTON, Kan, April A, 1892.
EDITOR ADvOCATE:-The representa-
tivss Of the several lodges met in Hamil-
ton to ratify the St. Louis conference,
and passed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we adopt the demands OF
the st. Louis conference.
Resolved, That this resolution be sent to
The ADVOCATE for publication.
PAUL WEATHERBEE, Secretary.
The advocate., 1892-04-20
STOCKTON. April.12, 1892.

EDITOR ADvocATE:-EVerything has
been running smoothly in Rocks county
In Alliance circles. Yesterday was our
regular quarterly meeting, and had ad-
vertised to meet In the court house, but
unfortunately for the Alliance the sheriff
lS good Republican and has charge of
the court house, and he said, mo, sir,
no closed doors here. If you leave them
The advocate., 1892-04-20

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w. r. Rightmire, Topeka. Kan.
The advocate., 1892-04-20

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