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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
This Explosion ON tn. Philadelphia.

The cruiser Philadelphia. until recently Adj
miral Gherardi's flagship. arrived yesterday
morning and anchored Off Fifticth street n the
North River. She left Newport Saturday morn
ing. Capt. A. $. BARKER in command. Tho story
OF the premature explosion OF Il charge Of gun
powder aboard the cruiser in the sham battle
at Fort Mclienry on Sept. II, as told by the
officers. is as follows:
-Four shots had been fred from tho after star
BOARD C-inch rife. which was in charge of
Lieut.. Alderman and sixteen non. The work
was. not properly done. and Il piece OF the
woollen Sack IN which tho charge had been en-
fifth charge consisted Of lhirty-three pounds
Of brown powder. Tho smouldering rag set
mre 70 ~ nelore ING hror"i was closed. But ior
Il fault in this working Of tho guns.
The official inquiry into tho cause OF tho eS-
yiosion will probably be held ut tho Brooklyn
Navy Yard this week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
a Truck DRYERS BEEE PAR7r.
II Results In knids on the Nci9hbDrs and a
small Kiot-The Raiders Arrested.

II Results In kRlds on tho NciGhbors and q
Small Kiot-The Raiders Arrested.
George Blacklam. a truck driver living Mt
the corner OF Locust street and Skillman ave-
nue.. Long Island City. celebrated the release
OF his daughter from the House Of Refuge
Yesterday with several kegs OF boor. he in
vited a party of friends from Grccnpoint. In
Guiding George Lewis. George Smith Of lOl
Dupont street. and Edward Fitzgerald Of 10
Green street. to Join in tho jubilee.
All, are truck drivers In the employ OF i. {.
Smith Il Co: They assembled at Black hams
house Mt 3 i. NJ. After emptyinE scvernl kegs
Of beer the gang broke into James Bealcys
milk store on Laurel Hill avenue and attempt
ed to clean out the place. George. Foy. one OF
the gang. who counsolled moderation. was set
uDon nnd severely beaten.
They visited tho dwelling house Of Peter
Wright. but were r~epulsed Dy the proprietor
with n large slodGe hammer. BY this time u
crowd had gathered. sticks and stones began
to. fly. and several pistol shots were fired.
Mr. Blackham was struck with a stone upon
the head and knocked senseless. An alarm
was sent to the Hunters Point police. and all
Of the reserve were despatched to the scene OF
the conflict.
Before they arrived. however. Blackham and
his friends had demolished Benkley's fence.
thrown n pail OF water on Mrs. George Lewis.
and injured James .Beakley's child. Finally
Policemen Fitzgerald and Sullivan took Black
ham. Fitzgerald and Smith into custody. They
will be arraiCned before Justice kavanagh.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
PASTOR TIRGIN A CONVERT.
He Gives the Gold Cure a First-class Pulpit
Kecomme ndntion.

lie Gives the Gold Cure a First-class Pnlplt
Recommendation.
The!Rev. DR.. Samuel II. Virgin Of the Pilgrim
Congregations! Church. Harlem. devoted his
sermon last night to booming the s~o-called
gold cure" for drunkenness. He read a
string OF fifteen or twenty certificates from
the cured. aud said he knew some Of them.
and knew what they said was true. The work
Of n particular gold-curist in this city. name and
address given. was the subject OF his re-
marks, One OF, the certificates. he. said. was
from the President Of the Board. Of Trustees
OF a leading Presbyterian church In New York
who had been q drinking man many years. An
experiment had been tried on the trustee. who
said he had lost all taste, for LIQUOR. The Doc
tor, put n Class Of whiskey behind the trus-
tees chair. and in the perfectness Of his cure
whiskey by the feeling that something was
wrong in tho room.
DR.; Virgin announced that the gold treat
msnt was armless and had no deleterious
effect on brain. eyes. or nerves. He did not
take up a collection for the purpose. but said
he was willing to accept contributions from
any and all who cared to advance the cause Of
temperance by aiding the advance and exten-
sion Of the gold cure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Erie tounty's Liability for the Expense Of
the Troops During the Sirilc.

ALBANY. Sept. 25.-TLe opinion OF the Attor-
ney-GenerRl that Erie county Is liable for the
expense Of tie National Guard sent there dur
ing the strik Is being disputed. and word has
reached here that a contest will DO made The
Military Code. on this subject. section % Of
article Is. reads:
All ulcers and enlisted men ~ the Nationa al GparI.
while on duty or assembled therefor pur suunt To he
order Of the Sierill OF any county or tine Mayor OF any
city. in cases ~ riot, tuilGll, breach OF the pearc, IL
hiEtanc. To process, or whenever called upon IN aid %.
the evil authorities. shall receive the compensation
provided by section W OF tAis net. and snch compersa.
tiUn and the necessary expenses incurred iG subsisting,
qnnrtoringi and tranHluriina the troops shall 10
county where such service ia rendered, ana ,hsii he !
portion al the county charges Of Iaih county, 70 be
unl raised.
Adlt.-Gen. Porter says that In no case were
any troops sent to Buffalo until the Sheriff OF
Fro county, made n request for them. and
that oven then fewor men were ordered up
there than the Shoriif called for.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
4 FIERCE STORM IN DEL4WARE.
Buildings burned by Lightning and a Zig
Merchantmen Blown Ashore.

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. pa remarkable
electrical storm prevailed in this section early
this morning. The lightning and thunder
were incessant. and the wind blew II gale.
The British ship Barring Brothers. bound from
Philadelphia to. San Francisco. was blown
ashore in the delaware near Newcastle. where
she now hes. TuEs are at work trying to pail
her oil.
The yacht Stella was upset. and its occu-
pants were rescued after an hours struggle IN
their sails. a barn owned 10y Thomas t.. Tai
ley was struck by lightning and burned.
DOVER. Del, Sept. .5.-1'lie most severe
over this city this morning. Considerable
dnmage vas done by tho lightning. Tho
dren were stunned. Tho barn of Charles
Vaughn near, here was also struck AID was
destroyed by Are.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
When Nomination.. Nu,t Re Filed.

ALBANY. Sept. 2o.-On Thursday OF this week
the Secretary OF State vii. begin to receive GER
tincates Of nomination for Offices embracing
moro than ono county. nominations for State
Offices and for Congress embracing more than
one county. The last day these may be filed
is Oct. II. Tho only State office TO be filed is
that OF Chief Judge OF tho Court OF Appeals.
Nominations for Assembly can be filed be-
tween Oct. o and 10. Nominations to be filed
with County Clerks must he handed in be-
tween Oct. 10 and %. Nominations. both by
,ne reGnla. parties and the independents, for
Der. . "a ths earjiest daav re Iatest
day for tho party n1,minations in the two cities
il Oct. ~. and the latest day for independent
nominations is Oct. ~. The registration DAYS
fo- sew FORK ard brooklyn are Oct. II. -. -;
and -: in all cities except New York and
Hioo&lyn. oct. 3. Ii. ~. and %: town and ru-
raj registration days. Oct. - and 20. It's
not necessary that u party shall have pollet Mt
least yer cent. of the total vote at the last
genera! election to entitle 1t to make nomina-
tons. This provision Is omitted from the
law section obl. relating to nominations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
IN Old MURDER REVEALED.
The Finding OF . Body In q Cellar Points to
q Crime Over Two Years Old.

The Finding OF . body In q Cellar Points to
Crime Over Two Years Old.
Boston. Sept. 25.-On Dec. %. 1880. George
". Brown disappeared from the house OF a
man named Richard Powell Of Somcrville.
where he Ind been living. He was boarding
there against tho wishes OF Powell. but the at
traction WAS Edna Wallace. Powell's step
daughter. All Of them are colored.
1t was given out by Powell that Brown had
gone to Virginia. Powell, moved away and tho
house is now occupied by Dennis HagCerty.
who. while digging in the cellar for the rur
pose OF making u drain. discovered the de-
composed body Of a man buried with evident
uttempt ut concealment.
As soon as tho finding Of tho body was an
nounced Powell's granddaughter went to the
police and made u statement upon the strength
OF which she and her mother and sister and
Powell were locked up.
All the prisoners were living In the house in
which the body was, found when Brown disap-
peared. and tho police are confident that tho
man was murdered and that they have his
murderer under arrest.
An axe was found alongside the body. tho
skull OF which was crushed in.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
An Err,ux Lies Awful Fading.

BANGOR. Me-. Sept. 25.-Lizzie Lewis. a
young Scotch woman who came to Rockland
from Lewiston five years ago. and has led
rather a reckless life In tho low part OF the
town. met a horrible death on Saturday night.
A. man passing the house where she Iivod
looked in at the window and saw her sitting in
a chair motionless. enreloped in flames. The
about to fling his coat around the woman to
smother the flames; sle ,sprang into his arms
AMI Immediately fell 10 the floor dead.
prolonged spree. and that she broke a ksro-
sene lamp on purpose to set fire to her clothes,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
th.lrmaa Garter In Washington.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-Thomas II. Carter,
Chairman OF the Republican National Com
mittee. spent Sunday in Washington. and was
In conference with u number of officials upon
political matters. Among those whom he
saw were Secretary Of State Foster, Secretary
NN36ie. Priyate Secretary ,Hallora. Secretary
others. He returned to New York on the mid.
night train; MIR. Garter was not communira-
tive upon either the object Of his visit or tho
prospects Of the campaign. He did say, how
ever. that the Republicans would CARR New
York, New Jersey. and Connecticut.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Du chess County Democrats Aroused,

PouGHKEEPsIr Sept. 25.-There were two
Democratic mass meetings in Duchess county
on Saturday and two Democratic banners were
unfurled. At South G%ranseville speeches
wero made by Richard +. Connel OF the Ne,rs
Press and William NJ. Kotcham orthis city. At
the close Of the meeting ]. Resell. n farmer
lean. stepped up and Joined the Cleveland and
Stevenson Club. In the evening there was a
banner raising at .Mngawnn. Tho meeting.
largest in the history OF the town. State As
SCISSOR William II. Wood and r.. Z. Connell
which created. great enthusiasm was . speech
by James E. Meyer. a leading lawyer OF the
town. who has heretofore been a prominent
Republican. over 4 thousand people attended
the meeting.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
BROOELYN.

Arrying infant about . months old was left IN tina
hallway Mt - Hillary street yesterday, !, was turned
over to the city nurse.
Christopher Pierce. aged o years. has been missing
from his home at 2l.ts Ciasson avenue since sAt,irdny'
The police are LOOK ing Tor him.
The Young Mems Democratic Association OF the Six.
isenth ward have, removed from ~ Moore street 10
Whgenblast's Hall, 3lI Bushwtck avenue, Tie chm
VIII hold y ratircation meeting on Thursday evening
At 3 O'CLOCK.
Tho Rev. !, De witt Talmage occupied his oulpit Mt
the Tabernacle. on Greene avenue, yesterday inofniny
The church was crowded TO such an extent that chars
were placed in tho hislHs. Mr.. Tnlmage's only refer.
ence to his recent trip TO Russia was tina, he would IRE.
Iaro an address. which would be gwen TO the public In
few days.
Dennis. Callahan. a bartender In the saloon 2.oIO
Fulton street, MAS arrested yesterday charged with
AsSauitinR and robbink Eve.ina CAnOver, color.d, of ~
Prince street. The woman was taken to st. Mary's
Hospital, suffering from u fracture OF the left hip. Sho
rays that she went INTO q side room Of the saloon about
noon TO Eet, y drink, and lhst Callahan knocged her
down ana kicked her several tiMcI. and took lsr
poet etbooe. containing s., aud threw her out onto tho
eide w lh where u rnliccman found her Callahan
says the woman was dru M and hurt herself by faains
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Clnn.nn-Gacl Not Pledged to Harrison.

A Republican newspaper said yesterday that
Mt n meeting of Instantaneous the Clan ma
Gael bad been pledged to the support of Ilar-
rison by one OF its membcr named 81. John
GnfTnay. The various clubs Of this city and
vicinity included in tho organization. whom
passed resolutions declaring that Gaifney was
not n mernb Der OF the Gamma Gael. and that
society TO further tho interests Of any political
Candidate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
John Duton Badly Hurt.

DUBLIN. Sept. 25.-John Dillon. Nationalist
Nj. L. for East Mayo. was thrown from a car
riagc this evening while driving home from
tho Westland row station. Mr.. Dillon held
the rcins. The horse stumbled and fell. pre-
cipitatinC Mr.. Dillon to the ground. Mr.. Dillon
struck on his head and left sidc. His loit fore
nrm was broken and his face was badly cut.
North Great George street. and three rl,ysi-
clans were summoned. After his arm was set
and his head was bandagel Mr.. Dillon s!ept
for IN hour, This evening he is reported to DO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
LO1T.i IS I'LL.
Her Opening Engagement Postponed. POSI-.
bly, for Three Weeks.

bly, for Three Weeks.
Mr.. J. X. Hackctt. who has been engaged to
play leading parts in support Of Lolita. said
last night that he had received information
from the manager Of the company that in con-
sequence Of Lotta's illness the company would
not be able to open its season in Toronto to-
night. us had been arranged. Miss Lolita. the
manager said. might not DO able to appear for
three weeks. Mr.. Hackett did not know the
nature of her Illness.
Miss l.otta's manager said that she is at a
private sanitnrium at 2.O16 Fifth avenue.
1t is thought that she is suffering from the
effects Of a fall received two or three years ago
in Boston.
At the ilotcl Savoy it was said last night that
Lolita and her mother had registered at the
hotel on Sept. u. They remained until Satur-
day afternoon. when thoy left without saying
where thoy were going. twas said that Lolita
seemed to be IN good health.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
DIR. LXEM'S GCRES.
a Peoples Parry. Candidate In Georgia
MMkes sOme Ante. EIe ction tStntemrnts

WINSTON. n. c.. Sept. 25.-Dr. Exum. Peoples
party candidate for Governor. passed through
tho city yesterday on his campaign tour.
While here he was interviewed on tho political
situation. He said: Il think tho Peoples
party will get Q majority Of tho white votes all
overth State. My figures for the three par
ties are: Peoples party. 10000: Republicans.
SS;oO9; Democrats. between 10000 and 80
nees for the Legislature and Congress will Le
elected.
II have always boon n Democrat" con-
tinued DR.. Exum. but ! want to say II tho
PEOPLES party was out OF the race the Repub-
hcans would whip tho Democrats this year"
me Doctor said no was in tho race to stay.
and he believed he would be elected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
JO77INGS ABOUT YOWN.
scventy'four Excise arrests yesterday.

sVNtHFy -T'u TsNVIst hrTGsIB ytsVtTUnY.
The ponce Of the Elizabeth street station railcd last
night thr mousse at d Doyers street. and arrested SIX
Cinnamon who were ray iug poker.
Annie Cohen. 5S years of age, one OF the victims
ol tie Ludlow street panIc, died yesterday afternoon
AT GouNefheuE~ liospItg! from her injuries,
An open'air political meeting is announced for this
evening AZ Ihlrty fourth street and broadway. The
spoakrrs VIII Include cN.S-rretary Fsirchild, Francs
NJ scott, James 4. Archibald. and others.
the German American Clev"iani Union Of IN. Sew.
eh'h assembly district Will c-lcnrAt. tie opening VI
their 'lub room. Third street and First avenue. Gy a
parade. Tanner raisins, and mas meeting TINS evening.
oIlo hsiIPner WA preside.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
A bend fakIr.
r.

Late on Saturday night a man was found
lying unconscious in front OF ~ Whitehall
street. In the Chambers Street Hospital 1t
was found TINT he had n fractured skull. Yes.
terday he revived for u few minutes and snid
that his, name was John, Houseman. that he
was a fakir. and that be had hurt himself by
falling. He died at o.. last evening.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
A shoe Factory burned.

SOUTH BRAINTREE. Mass. Sept. % Williams
n hneeland's shoe factory was DESTROYED by
fire early this morning. The firm ates
its loss on stock and. machinery at $40, OOU.
witt an insurance of $4,000. The origin Of
the fire is a mystery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
The Irish Fund. In Pa,ts.

DUBLIN. Sept. 2~5.-SpcakinG at Kingston to.
night. Timothy Harrington said that rather
than let the Paris funds fnll into the hands Of
France. the parncllitcs were willing that they
lie Withdrawn and r.invested In the names Of
TWO larnellites and two anti-Iarnellites.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Esaorses tho Socialist Ticket.

t the meeting OF the Central Labor Feder-
alton, at 1856 Bowery. yesterday. Cigar Makers
Union. 90. the Carl sahm Club of Musicians.
ana Iailors' Union. II. endorsed tho ticket OF
Union. 80. reported that it was in favor OF
Joining the International Labor Bureau.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Where Yesterday. Fire. Were.

A. M-sI5. ls7 Spring street. S. Epstein 4 Son,
damage triring.
p M-5I5, 325 Water street. no damage: 600. lao
Tenth avenue, Adam Meinher:, damage $40: TAX y,
Suffolk street. Nathan kumlnsky. damage triiinv.
TOO, 4 First avenue, Charles u. Mcneil, no dsmave.
ln:3a. !. hloat Jones street. silverstein 4 Abrams
damage Sl.iNl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Mr.. DIckInsOn at Ruzzard's Rny,

BrzzAED's BAY. Sept. 25.-Don NJ. Dickinson
md Josiah Quincy called on Mr.. Cleveland to-
day. Mr.. Dickinson reported tho present out
look III New York as satisfactory to the Demo-
cratic marty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26

Julius Newman and Harris Nathan OF 1.O2S
First avenue hadn quarrel over Il triling mat
ter yesterday afternoon. Newman seized Il
carpenters iron square and braudisheI it.
Nathan tried to take it from him and in the
scuifn, Newman struck him on the head with
II. Oficer Buckley took Nathan to Bellevue
Hospital. Dr.. Delaney examined the cut and
found, that the skull was fractured. Nathan
was able To walk and insisted on going home.
He refused to make charge against Newman.
but the ussailant was arrested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26

whettcr on Pleasure tsnt or business. take on every
trip n bottle o. syrup OF Egg as ~ acts most pleasantly
ana Effectively on the kldneyE. liver, and bow els. pre-.
trhtins ie'crs. headaches. and other forms OF sickness.
sikLA-aa.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26

~ the, only line that maintains n strictly nrstclAss
limited train estwoen New York aud Chicago. An
Skner !. ihinited' express, trains are merely limitations
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
6o-62 West 23d st.
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Hester Anthony Montgomery died OF
a%poplcxy on Saturday at her residence. AGA
Eighth avenue. Mrs. Montgomery was SO
years old. and was the vito OF H. ". Mont
gomcry. an actor in THE White Squadron"
company; Mrs; MONTGOMERY was 1s one time
Siv SfD Of "The i black tp dGrook" at at N Si5f1!s1 nine IN,
years aga. or late years she had taught scores
OF young people to dance. and Also fitted Il
number Of pupils for the stage. It is said that
she was, the first teacher in America to teach
the skirt dance.
dents of the Ninth ward. died Mt his residence.
10 West Tenth street. on Saturday, He was
Oldest son, Of Gsrrett iioowe. a School teacher Il in
his brother ia mes started the %si irm Of i'i LOVE- IN {
Bro. OF 90 West Twelfth street. They manu-
featured lead traps. the invention of James.
and made money.
William J.. Ryder died Of n tumor on Satur-
H Hosyk mo HoteEg i!tst ms st fDoas on az M Me- k ays .
He held largo interests in iron mines in New
Jersey and owned real estate. in Mott Haven.
CUB Il SI ana wa Was H aiso a m %, aHe He ei th o.k M fan n
tan Club. He was 81 year old. and leaves two
sons. and n daughter who is now In London
Ills mother also survives him.
Ex-Judgo A. Pratt Adams. one OF Georgia's
mos eminent Iuris;s ana public mGn: dice ct
was special counsel for tho Georgia Central
Nailroad.
Count dc Trapani. half brother of Ferdinand
IL, ulcu IN lurlS on saturday.
For the Grave or Cyrus Field and I'll. Wife.
A monument to the memory OF tho late Cyrus
W. Field and his wife Is boing madein ireland,
and will be placed in the historic burial
ground Mt Stockbridgo. Mass. whore members
OF the Field family have been inferred for gem
erations. The woll-known flnancier was
buried side by side with his vito. and the
monument is to be erected at tho head OF the
two graves.
Made of n huge block OF gray Irish limestone.
il will bear but little sculptured work. On ono
face Of tho stone, will be carved q Latin cross
in high relief. This symbol rests at he inter-
section OF two palm branches. also in strong
relief. placed crosswise. Immediately below
there will be cut the following inscription:
CYRUS WEST FIELD. MARY STONE FIELD.
Married Dec. >. 1870.
Died July IL. 1872. Died Nov. 20. 1891.
''' ''''''''''''''''
At the base Of the stone Is to be another In.
scriptiOn:
'..','... s,,,.,
LOVE is IM~PERISHABLE."
..s
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BERLIN. Sept. 25.-Whilhclm Won Puttkamer.
Prince liisniarck's nephew. has Joined tho
Salvation Army.
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FAIRFIELD. Iowa. Sept. 25.-A fast freight
and an extra construction train collided near
here on the Rock Island road last evening.
Both Setn engines and dozen cars were totally
Fireman Ed Dufield OF tho construction
train was instantly killed. and Fireman II;
probably die. The conductor Of the regular
freight was severely injured BY humping.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26

Lasting Furniture
Ar.-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Kick ed by Her Husband.

Winnie Mclaughlin. 80 years old. was kicked
BY her husband bcrnard. at her residence.
24l East Fifty ninth street. last night. and
severely hurt. She was seut to the Prosby-
terinn Hospital and transferred thence to
Bellevue, The Coroner was notified that her
case Was critical.
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The New York Central presents tho best service "
Detroit. Cleveland, anu Clicag0.-Ady.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-21
TO MAKE :. WHEAT MARKET.
Meeting OF the Elevator Company-Con-
tract for a Mil.

4 meeting of the board of directors of
the Seattle Terminal Railway and Eleva-
tor Company was held yesterday afternoon
in the Bailey block. with W. f. Bailey in
the chair.
The meeting was held for the purpose of
hearing the report of Ellis Morrison, B. F.
Shaubut and c. q. Austin on the matter
of certain negotiations pending for the
bringing Of wheat business to Seattle.
The committee simply reported that nego-
tiations were in progress.
\ stockholders meeting was TO have
been held last night. but 1t was postponed
until next Monday night.
The contract has been let for the cree
tion Of Touring mill, just adjoining the
grain elevator. Charles Graham. of Sc
attic. is at the head OF the company
which has been organized TO take hold of
the project.
The mill is TO be j0xG0 feet, with a good
stone foundation and four-story frame
structure. with an engine-house 30x40 feet
adjoining. \ wharf running 100 feet
along the whole frontage OF the mill will
extend out 10 deep water. and the build
ing will stand back thirty feet from the
railroad track, so "a 10 admit of side
tracks being put in. The building. ex-
elusive of the machinery. will cost about
$200o0. The contract for the woodwork
has been let to N. Y. Kellogg.