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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
(hilian Antcceslenfs.

Many of the statesmen and public men
of Chill are Of pretty much the same
stock as many of our own people. Their
immediate ancestors were Europeans,
and some of their public men are born
Europeans. The new Gillian Minister
OF Public Works. Don Augustin Ed
wards, was born in Chill Of English par
cnts. He is Il great favorite with the
British residents, and Valparaiso
newspaper says: Those who know him
best love to think of him as an English
Man "
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
MICHIGAN X. OF l..
Master Workman Allen Admits tIlnt the
Order Is I.Osincs Ground.

Order Is Losing, Ground.
The annual convention OF the Michigan
State Assembly of the Knights Of Labor
opened ut Grand Rapid, under the prcsi-
dency of State Master Workman Henry l.
Allen. In his annual address the Master
Workman admitted that tho order had not
grown in Michigan. but that on the con-
trary there had been falling Oft. II
therefore bchooved tho members OF the
order, in view OF the probable facts that
the next two years would lie fraught with
events of great interest to the masses. to
commence an earnest campaign in order
that Michigan might be placed at the front
in the fierce battle for wage earners'
rights.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
NINE DEMOCRATIC MASCOTS.
The World Points Out the Iresislentia
Tim her lDutsi<ls, of New York.

Timber Outside of New York.
The New York World says pditorially:
"If the National Democratic Convention
shall drop all New York candidates. then.
on sound tariff reform and honest money
platform. We believe that any of the fol-
lowing named nine gentlemen can unite the
factions. carry New York. and be elected
President OF the United States: Governor
Horace lsoies OF Iowa. Governor Robert +
Pattison of Pennsyl vania. Senator John NJ.
Palmer of Illinois. Senator John G. Carlisle
OF Kentucky. Chief Justice Melville W.
Fuller. Of Illinois. Senator Arthur +. Cor
man OF Maryland. Governor William f.
Russell Of Massachusetts. Governor Isaac
Gray CT Indiana, Governor Leon Albeit OF
New Jersey.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Pedro ". OF Aragon H35D found
himself compelled to prohibit his Cat
alonian subjects from wearing false
boards, but the most singular SUBJ
stitute was the golden boards worn by
the kings OF Persia. The kings Of
France of the first dynasty wore boards
entwined with gold threads.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Will Invite Hatch.

Members of the Chicago Board OF Trade
are thoroughly alarmed over the anti-op-
ticn bill. and tie directors have decided on
a master stroke OF policy. An effort Is be-
ing made t. get Congressman Hatch and
some OF his hackers to spend u day or two
in the Chicago wheat pit. Whether the
Congressman will fall in with the idea or
not remains to he seen.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Eewarc Of Oiutm. nts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely .ieranse the whole system
When ent ering it through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used except on
rrescrip;it ms from reputable 1 hysicians, as ths
damage they will do il tenfoI to the coed you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manu-, acture,i by +. J. Cheaey 4 Co. To-
le1" O., ccntains no mercury, and is taken in.
ternally, aud acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the sysi<m. In bu, ing
Halls Catarrh Cure he cure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio.
by f. j. Cir ney & Co.
RJ-Sold by Druggists. price 75c per bottle.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative Syrup OF Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favorite
remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name Of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom Of the package.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
FOUND DEAD by y NEWSBOY.
Tho Bodies of John Molloy and His Age
Wife Discovered After - Hours.

Tho Bodies of John MOllOy and His Aged
Wife Discovered After - Hours.
At Toledo. Ohio. young newsboy named
Kelly. when delivering an evening paper a
the residence Of John Mol!oy, looked
through the window and discovered two
bodies lying ON the floor. He inf, r.ned the
police. and investigation revealed that
murder and suicide had been committed.
Molloy and his wife were found lying dead
on the floor. which was literally covered
with blood. The woman had a bullet
wound behind her right ear and Molloy one
In the right temple. another below the ear
They had been dead all OF twenty four
hours Though :. years OF age. Mol!oy had
been so jealous OF his wife. also aged -.
that he made her life unbearab!e Tire.
weeks ago she sued for a divorce and it was
still pending at the time OF the tragedy.
The couple have quarreled frequently.
month ago Molloy was released from the
In
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

The directors OF the Northwestern Farm
crs' Protective Association me. Mt Grand
Forks. N. D.. and Incorporated the North
western Protective Elevator Company. The
purpose OF the company is to erect an ele-
vator at West Superior or Duluth, to lie
controlled by Dakota men. The Railroad
Commissioners and the Alliance President.
Shortridge. have been heretofore working for
the same end through different channels
The company has 5000. 900 capital. continues
twenty years. and no stakeholder can own
more than forty Of the 5000 shares. OH
GERS were e!3cted to serve until the annual
meeting in June.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

James Skidmore, who pursued her to
her house, into which she fed. and
with two other girl friends barred the doors.
The men so frightened Miss Gardner that
she went into Mysteries and tainted. The
men hung around the house for several
hours and then went away. From her
fright and faint the girl never recovered
and death resulted.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Cut His Throat Before His Wife.

Rev. George W. Kildow. Il student at the
Southern Presbyterian Theological SEMI
nary in Columbia. S G., committed suicide
In the presence OF his young wife by cut
ting his throat with Il razor 1t IS thought
he was insane
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
ANOTHER REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.
Several Ministers Have Resigned and AZ
fairs Are In a Critical Condition.

fairs Are In a Critical Condition.
A dispatch from London says: For some
days there have been alarming reports in
circulation regarding the sta Of affairs in
Erazii At first. owing to the frequency of
sensati nal dispatches from Brazil, little
attention was paid to them, but late dis
Patch from RIO Janeiro announces that an
o her revolution is imminent The Minis
ter Of the Interior of Brazil res gnci his
port folio. The day following three of the
Ministers resigned. and there appears to be
little or no doubt that q serious conflict
between the constituted authorities and
those opposed t. them will shortly take
MACE.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Coal Famine Threatened.

The strike of the London coal porters. OF
whom $4,000 struck in one district only,
continue and threatens to bring about a
coal famine in the city. The directors OF
the chief coal company are setting an ex-
ample to their subordinate officers by
driving coald. livery vans and in many
other ways helping to keep the business
going
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
he consignment is billed to Samuel Bell

The consignment is billed to Samuel Bell
& Sons. Philadelphia. The gift i splen-
did act OF charity on the part OF tho in
hahitants OF tho CITY OF Brotherly Love,
not fr I'M a spirit of cant or Of piety. but
from tho love OF ali humanity. 1t Is COM
forting to reflect that In the Unite! states
such Il condition as exists In thu Gar $
dominions could not obtain. At the first
note OF distres. from any section would
come fast rs steam couli bring i: the
wealth. tho RESOURCES. the sympathy OF all
other portions OF the country to alleviate
tho Il cSt ; , tinD
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
BIG BLAZE AT MEMPHIS,

a Fire of Unknown Origin Sweeps Away
Number OF Valuable Buildings.
a disastrous CONFEDERATION broke out in
Memphis. Tenn. and destroyed all the
buildings in Il block in the very center Of
the city The loss will reach $1,000 0O0
One man was killed by jumping from Il
window.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
X1alafeSl Postal LaXS.

At Boston, Mass. warrants have been
placed in the hands OF Deputy United States
Marshal Gallupe for the arrest of John A..
Morris, Paul Conrad. and eleven other
officials OF the Louisiana Lottery Company.
who have been indicted by the United
States Circuit Court Grand Jury.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Reading Railroad Accidents.

The jury in the recent locomotive explo-
sion case at st. Clair. Pa. by which five
men we're killed. rendered n verdict fixing
the responsibility On the Reading Railway
Company.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
In Hnn0r 0f SllerYna

An appeal 10 the Grand Army OF the Re-
public for contributions to aid in the erec-
ton of q statue in Washington to the MEN,
DRY OF General W. r. Sherman has been
made by committee appointed at the
meeting of the Society OF the Tennessee on
Oct and 0 last.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

THIS CAR on FLOUR WILL he SENT TO RUS
STA DIT CITIZENS or PHIiAD IrHIA ON THE
AMERICAN LINZ STEAMER INDIANA. SAILING
. FROM TIKI PoHT Cr PHILADELPHIA UNDER
THE AMERICAN FLAG, IN CAhE OF THE
UNION LINE, PENNSYLVANIA Il. L., CHICAGO
RUSH
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Rurned Her Fathers Harm.

Near Lima, Ohio. Bertha Jacobs, II years
old, insane daughter OF rich farmer,
burned her fathers barn. causing a loss of
$4,000. then ran away and was caught while
setting fire to a neighbours barn. She has
been subject to epilepsy.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Is Not II Candidate.

London correspondent says: Cable
dispatches from the United States having
freely mentionel the name OF Robert T.
Lincoln in connection with the nomination
for the Presidency. Mr.. Lincoln denies I'm
the most positive terms that he Is or in
tends to be Il candidate.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Hogs.

No difference if hog will cat almost
everything placed before him, he should
not have everything that his corrupted
appetite Graves. Clean food will make
clean pork, and only clean food is
wholesome and will make perfectly
wholesome meat.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Flour for Famine Sufferers,

Twenty nine car, loaded with -four went
East from Chicago the other evening. They
contained :: contribution from Philadcl
pha's plenty toward the reiics OF the sur
fcrcrs from famine in far-away Russia.
Each car in the two sections Was placardcI
on either side:
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Scarlet Fever in Arkansa1

A scarlet fever epidemic Is raging at
Monticello. Ark, five fatal cases occurring
in two days. The schools have been closed
and considerable excitement prevails.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Marion G. Ilcdspetl,, the leader OF the
gang that robbed the St Louis and San
Francisco train near st. Louis the night Of
Nov. so. 1891 was arrested at San Francisco.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Failure in Wall street,

The failure of Philip Burns has been an
nounced in the New York Stock Exchange
He has been member since May s. 1869
His liabilities amount to about $500, 900.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Villain Hanged by - Mob

Will Lavender, the colored man who a.
tempted to assault Alice Perry, "A white
girl. at Roanoke, Va. was taken from OIL
GERS and hanged to y tree by mob Of
abou. $50 Icople. lie made full confess
sion,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

VI have been occasionally troubled with
Coughs. and in each case have used
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES, which
have never failed, and / must say they arc
second to none In the world. n-Feltr A. Nay.
Cashier, st. Paul, MIMI.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Lieut.. Col James Augustus Grant. c. B.
G. g. l., +. X. s., F. l.. g.. LIZ D.. the Afri'
can traveller. died at Marin, Scotland.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Wheat tumbled cents in Chicago tho
| other day, caused by the report that Con-
gress was likely to pass the anticipation
bill. The market generally was shaken.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

ASY book in "Surpris, Serics.n (best au-
thors). IS cent novels, abont 200 pages each,
sent free. ost paid. by Cragfn & Co.. of Phiia-
delphia Ia. on receipt OF 20 wrappers OF Dob
bins Electric SOAP. Send cent for catalogue.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

The verdict Of the jury in the case OF
James Wyman. Mayor Of Allegheny, Pa il.
charged with extortion. has been handed
in. The Mayor is found guilty on two
counts.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

st. V1fu0 Dance Cured. VIII
SAN ASDEEAs, Cal, Feb. 3. 1850.
Ny little boy, ID years old. Was taken sick
with what is called st. Vitus Dance He had
not been able to 60 to school for two years. AZ
soon a. I read your book, scnt for two bottles
Nerve Tonic and two bottles Iron Pills, and be-
fore the second bottle and pills were used mp
the boy was restored to his natural health, and
WALNUT. ILL.,, Oct. Z. 1890.
end last Asy bad It continuously for two
days. and the third day tell into at iapoplec
tic 1t. the doctor called IT,. cent for . bottle
of Pastor Koeuie's Nerve Tonic, and It did mo
more good than I can tell. and telt very thank
full to God. the Givef Of all good, aud to that
remedy. did not have Another At since.
MRS. SARAH GONIGAN.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
En1uh attic Denial.

On Secretary Blaine's attention being
called to the story tc!egraphed from WASH
incton that he will shortly retire from the
cabinet. he emphaticaly said: 1.-THE story
is false. There is not word OF truth in It,.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

There IS n 3-:nch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word The same Is
true of each new one appearing each week
from The Dr.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for It, send
them the name Of the word, and they Will
return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL LITnOGRArHS,
or SAMPLES FREE,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Girl Killed by Fright.

Fright and horror caused the death Of
Caroline J. Gardner, girl OF fifteen. living
sear Toms Run. Pa. She was chased by two
niuers, father and son. named Thomas and
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

This GREAT COUCH CURE, this success.
full CONSUMPTION CURE Is sold b. drug.
pis,s on positiveguarantee, a test that no ether
Cure can stand successfully. II you have q
COUGH, HOARSENESS or LA GRIPPE il
will cure you promptly. II your child has the
GROUP or WHOOPING COUGH, use it
quickly and relief is sure. II you fear CON.
SUMPTION. don't wait until your case is hope.
less, but take this Cure at once and receive
immediate help. Price soc and SI.oo.
Ask your druggist for SHlLOH'S CURE.
If your lungs are sore or back lame, use
Shiloh's Porous Plasters.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
LNGINE BLOWN TO FRAGMENTS.
Three Killed and Four Injured In II Read
Ing Railroad Horror,

When halfway between Wayne Junction
and Nicetown. on the Round Brook track
Of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
engine $50. while pushing freight train 5oi
up 4 steep grade. blew up with Il terrible
force. killing three men and ffjuring four
others. two OK whom will probably die
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
One In Forty-ffye Seconds.


The greatest plague ever known,
visited Naples in 1856 and carried of
3S9, 900 people in twenty-eight weeks.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

THE ready way TO thu right Of enjoy
ment Of life is, by a prospect toward an
other. to have but very mean opinion
Of il
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

BEEcH1M's Pulls have been In popular
use In Europe for so years. and are safo.
sure and gentle remedy. Is cents box.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Our passions are like convulsion fits,
which, though they make us stronger
for the time, leave us the weaker ever
after.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Shot Herself Before the Mirror.

Miss Mona Morse, OF Garrett. Ind, fatally
shot herself. Miss Morse was found lying
upon the floor writhiny in agony in front
of . mirror. 1t IS supposed. from the posi-
ton in which she was found. that she stood
before the mirror. placed the revolver to
her forehead and shot herself The caus,
Is shrouded in mystery.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

DANGER AHEAD SIGNALLED By A CoUoH 10
averted with BALES HoNEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR.
Plies ToaTHACHR Drops Cure in ono Minute.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

THERE are many vices which do not
deprive us Of friends; there are many
virtues which prevent our having any.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Tiger bones are used as medicine in
China, where they are supposed to
possess tonic qualities.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
AROUND THE EARTH.
INTELLIGENCE FROM EVERY
PART.
FLOUR FOR RUSSIA.
A BIG CONSIGNMENT NOW ON
ITS WAY.

II II tho Gift of the Citizens Russian
Famine Relief Association Of Philadel-
phln-Twenty-ninC Cars Required to
Contain the Shipmcnt-T"rned the Gun
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

IT is said that certain railroad depot
in Berlin cost 81, O0D, 900.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

DON'T IRRIrATE YOUR LUNGS with Stub
born Cough. when remedy safe and GER
tain rs DIR. d. Jayne's Expectorant can be so
easily rccured. Sore Threats and Lungs
are speedily helped by it.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
TURNED A GATL1SG ON THEM.
Guards at n Convict Camp Return the Fire
Of Drunken Miners.

Of Drunken Miners.
1t was learned at Knoxville. Tenn, that
on Thursday nigh, about 10 o'clock. num-
Der OF drunken men, thought t, be miners.
fred upon the picketS of the State troops
Mt the Coal Creek convict camp The Cat
ling was turned on the men AMI two o;
them we're crippled Several houses In
Coal Creek we're filed with lcaden missiles.
and the tenants were badly frightened.
Commander Anderson has tele-raphc,l
Gen. Carnes ut Memphis for more amr.u Ii
ton and arms.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

A PROFOUND conviction raises man
above the feeling Of ridicule.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Killed Farmer Hell.

In Van Vert County, Ohio, George Bell,
a prominent farmer. was shot by DIR. Joseph
Dunfce. a we'll known physician. A NOM
ster fox hunt had just ended, and while
discussing the various laughable incidents,
the Doctor care;essly discharged his shot
gun. the contents penetrating Bells alb
dOmen.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr. Isaao
Thompaon's Eye Water. Druggists sell it 25c
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

A Northwestern Farmers Elevator

James G. Fair. eldest son OF ex-senator
Fair, died suddenly, at San Francisco. from
heart failure
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Tho spectacle OF the presiding judge
Of the county courts hooted and howled
at by an audience of 7nOpeople, embrace
ing many of the leading citizens of the
county, was the remarkable scene en-
acted in the Court House at Camden, n.
J. This took place at 4 mass meeting
held under the auspices of the Law and
Order Society, to give expression 10 the
popular disapproval Of the result Of re-
cent trials in the Criminal Court.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

q Cures Colds. Coughs. Sore Throat. Group,
Influenza, WllOorsmE Cough, bronchitis snd
Asthma certsiS cure tor Con ..n psion in nr-t
ct on =. You will sec the exceiIc q effect after
taking the first dose. Sold by .ers everywhere.
] age halt -. h, cents and ttNO.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Snow Sevcn Feet Deem.

Heavy snowstorms are reported in the
Tyrol. Austria. In the hi;hc. valleys the
snow is.scven feet Deep and the passes arc
completely b!ockaded. Avalanches ere
frequent The railway through Hopper
siahi has been obstructed by an avalanche
OF snow which 1t will take month to clear
AWAY.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Has Indicted Two Hundred Rumscllers.
1t is stated that the Grand Jury, which
Is in session Mt Bangor. Me-. has indicted
every rumseller in the city. There are
over 200 Of them. and 1t Is expected that
there will be general exodus OF such
tsadcsmsp 70 AVOID appearance 10 court
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
IVORY
SOAP
999zsas. Pure.
THE sts1 foa eyEsy PURPOSE.
THE sts1 FOR EyEsY PURPOSE.

Oh, Woman ]
False modesty
and proc,astina-
ton are RESPONSE
bic for much of
your suffering.
Nc rln fNCllSR
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
81 Hate to
Ask -
My Doctor.

the delicacy of the young. but there is
no excuse 70, rreman who neglccts the
freely offered assistance Of a .svn0u.
Lrai1 E. Hi.kAem's Ixsstatie Ccmfcnnl
is the product Of life's practice Of 4
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

"bi9tatA AAiioiiS will
cure for woman's ills.
1t removes at once
those pains, aches, and
weaknesses, brightens
the spirits, and invigo-
rates the entire system.
An unexcelled remedy
for Kidney Troubles.
All Drusgists sci! II. or sen;
by mail, in form Of Fills OF
lnzenges. on receipt Of o. 40.
Liver Pills, Bic. Corrr-
s?ordercs freely answered.
Acdress in confidence.
LYDIA E. PINKuAM liEp. Co.,
LYNN. MASS,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-28
ArrsMprED BY FlENpA
The Gas Is Shut on From the Boilers
70 Blow Them Up.

PlrrssURs, July 27.--A remarkable
escape from almost certain death on
the part Of the LA workmen in the
forge department Of Carnegie's Twenty
ninth etreet mill has just been made
public, while the perpetrators OF the
fiendish act are yet unknown. An at
tempt Was made Monday evening 10
blow up the boiler and engine depart
ments of the lower Union mills
at Twcnty-ninth street. These de-
partment are i'm direct connection with
the heating and the remainder OF the
mill shut down. One hundred and
forty -four were ut work at the time the
attempt WAS made. Few OF the men
knew of threatened danger until Il had
passed. The engineer IN charge of the
machinery had left HE post but few
minutes. The waterman, whose duty
II 10 TO keep guard Of the gas. fires and
water, left his position TO breathe the
fresh air on the outside of the bu,id ING.
When he left his post the gas was burn
ing under the boilers. The gas is fed
to the boilers through = two-inch pipe
and the flow 10 enormous. When the
waterman returned he noticed that
there WAS no FIRE under the
boilers. The steam was getting
down yet strange 10 him the usual hiss-
ing sound of escaping gas caught bis
ear. Not thinking 20 Observe the usual
precaution of shutting of the gas "A
all the feed cocke we're Open ne threw
q piece Of lighted waste INTO one OF the
CRATES. A slight explosion occurred.
The shock startled the men near at
hand. but the truth did not dawn on
them Of their narrow cscape. The
quick return 6f the waterman doutt-
less saved many lives. Five minutes
delay on hs part would have per
mitted an accumulation OF eas snf'i-
cieut 20 blow the building 10 atoms aud
the wofkmen TO eternity.