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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
COASTING ACCIDENTS.

Many Persons Hurt at Cadiz, Ohio, and
Nashville, Tenn.
The other night a terrible collision oc-
Cured ut Cadiz, Ohio, between two bob
slcds loaded with coasters in which several
prominent young people were badly hurt
The accident was caused by the plot on
one OF the sleds failing to turn. At Nash
Vile. Tenn. while Il crowd OF Nashvtlle's
society people were coastng. Miss Mary
Duncan was thrown from her seat and
fatally injured. One OF the other occupants
OF the sled was seriously injured internally.
the other riders escaping with slight
bruises.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

4 German inventor has devised a new
material which is intended as a substi-
tute for leather in many of its uses.
This material consists of panels Of wood
with wire netting between, the whole
being glued together under heavy press
ure The sheets thus made are said to
be very tough and pliable, and suited
for making trunks and other uses that
require strength.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Faithful Unto Death.

Amos Rich. OF Yorktown. Ind, acct
dentally shot himself while rabbit hunting.
A full! charge of shot entered his abdomen.
but death was not instantaneous. as he had
taken off his overcoat and laid II on the
snow for n rest for his head before he died.
When found, his faithful dog was standing
l,v the hodv
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
OKLAHOMA ROBBERS DEATH-TEAP.

Startling Discovery In the WOOts-Wherc
the Missing Travellers Went.
For years the disappearance OF travellers
in the Indian country across the river from
Chandler. O. T., has been frequent and
mysterious Recently. in dense wood
q mile from the stage road. house was
found which was approached only by Il
long. circuitOus trail. and thereby the mys-
FERROUS disappenrances explained. The
house construction shows that it was built
by and for the use Of robbers and criminals
generally. 1t Is cabin Of four rooms. one
behind the next In the doorway between
the first aud second was found trap over
which the unwary stranger must pass. by
an arrangement OF bolts this trap. which
led TO q large cavern below, could he
worked much like an execution scafYold
That murder was the purpose OF the trap
was shown by the discovery Of hair. dried
blood, and bones on the rocks at the bot
tom OF the pits under the trap The In
hahitants OF the den, however. are missing.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Steamer burned n. Sen.

The steamship Dundee arrived at Liver
pool. and her captain reported that he saw
q large steamer burning at sea The CAT
tain Of the Dundee Is OF the opinion that
the people on the burning craft had been
rescued by q vessel which was still in sight
when the Dundee made the burning ship.
He Is not positive Of this. however. and
does not know tho name Of either vessel
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
People and Events.
.E is an oil craze at Tacoma,

THERE is an oil craze at Tacoma,
Wash.
OF the foreign merchants in China
only twenty-seven are Americans.
THE genuine Shetland pony can be
bought ON it's native heath for about
$40.
The output Of asbestos from the
Canadian mines last year was 5000
tons.
IT is said that more money is spent
for eggs than for -four in the United
States.
IMMENSE flock of crows have extermf-
mated the grasshopper pest in some parts
Of California,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
AwOke 10 Face Death.

Rock Island pas songer train No. ,. which
leaves Chicago at 1880 p. M. daily, was
ditched at point two miles east OF Blue
Island. Fire broke out almost Immediately
after the eight coaches careened and COM
pleted the destruction which "spreadr
rail did not finish. So far as could be learne
only four passengers were badly injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

The pressure ut Washington against
opening the Worlds Fair on Sundays con-
tinues very great Petitions come in from
all directions, but not all Of them from the
class OF people who are wanted to be heard
from. An expression is wanted from the
vast army of workingmen and women who
cannot attend on any other day.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

Ex-Presidcnt Cleveland passed through
Atlanta, Ga, on his way to Joseph Jcffer-
sons plantation in Louisiana. and will Join
the comedian in Il hunting and fishing OK
pcdifjon
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

WITH Ely's Cream Balm child can be
treated without pain and with perfect
safety. Try the remedy, It cures Catarrh.
Mr. son has been afflicted with nasal
catarrh since quite young. ! was induced
to try Ely's Cream Balm, and before he had
used one bottle that disagreeable catarrhal
smell had all left him. He appears as we'll
US any one. 1t is the best catarrh remed y
In the MARKET. c. Olmstead. Arcola, Ill
ONE OF my children had a very bad dis
charge from her nose. Two physicians pre-
scribed, but without benefit. Wctricd Ely's
Cream Balm, and, much to our surprise
there was marked improvement We con-
tinued using the Balm, and In short time
the discharge was cured.-O. 4. Cary. Corn
ing, y. Y.
Apply Balm into each nostril It IS
Quickly Absorbed. GIVES RELIEF AT ONCE.
Price so cents 1T Druggists or by mall.
ELY BROTHERS. Sc Warren St.. New York
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Horses and Mules Crcmatcsl.

The horse and NIUE market OF Sparks
Bros. At the corner Of Eighteenth and Bell
streets. Kansas City. Mo. was totally de-
stroyed by fire. Two hundred and ninety
six horses and mules were burned u death
IN the fire. and twenty others we're 80 badly
injured that they had to be shot.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
All the Druggists In Town Fined.

All Of the druggists Of Jackson. Mist.
were convicted of selling alcohol under the
local option law. The case will be appeal
ed. Unless 1t IS reversed. besides the GRIM
inal liability, 1t will have the effect OF
forcing all of the druggists to take out
licenses costing 81, O30.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
MINUTE GUNS FIRED.
Funeral Ceremonies Over England's Dead
Prince.

The funeral OF Prince Albert Victor has
taken place. The ceremonies were con
Quoted in Sandringham parish church.
where the body hal been lying uroa a bed
Of violets and lilies in q plain but hand
some oak coffin made from wood cut near
the spot where the young Prince died and
fashioned in the neighboring village The
religious services in Sandringham church
we're confined to members Of the royal fam
lily and to tho household Of the Prince Of
Wales Minute guns were fred, bells toilet
and servic . held all through Great Britain
while the body was on its way to Windsor.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
MANY Glass Factories Close

No less than twenty -one Of che Pittsburg
flint glass factories have agreed to close
down. The reason given Is on account OF
the present ovcrstockcd condition OF the
market. This throws nearly twenty-five
hundred mon and Buys out Of employme
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
He Was Too Proud to Beg.

At Wapakoncta, Ohio. Judge Day SEN
fenced John T. symptom. aged 20 years, &c
the penitentiary for one year for burglary.
He stole money to keep him from starving,
being too proud to beg.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Murdered in Her Bed.

Mrs McKeague, a farmers wife In Craw-
ford County, Pa. was found dead in bed
with her head almost cut off and a razor
lying on she floor. She had evidently been
murdered
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
The Ant MS a Surgical Instrument.

The tenacious hold which ants of al
nations maintain whenever they havc
seized anything with their jaws or nip
pers" is matter Of familiar knowledge.
Otherwise, that would be an exceedingly
indigestible statement which Is made,
but for which we do not stand respon-
sibic, regarding the Brazilian Indians,
and the manner in which they utilize the
ants of that country. Surgeonsin Era2il
are presumably few and far between.
Accord ngly, VIII an Indian accident
ally cuts h msc.f, he does not 60 several
mi cs to obtain professional Treatment,
but captures a number Of ants-Braziliar
ants are very large and powcrful-and
applies them to the cash. They bite al
it fcrCciously. drawing the skin OF tht
two sides together. The Indian pinche!
off their bodies, leaving their heads
which still hold their grip on the wound
cffectualiy sewing it up-and goes OF
his way rejoicing
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Gibson Elected Senator.

Charles II. Gibson has been elected
United States Senator in joint convention
OF the General Assembly of Maryland to fill
the unexpired term OF about five years In
place Of the late f. Il. Wilson.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
SILVER CONFERENCE.

Minister Lincoln Directed to Invite Great
Britain to Participate.
Minister Lincoln has teen instructed to
invite Great Britain TO Join in an interna-
tional conference on the silver question, II,
in his opinion. the feeling OF the English
Cabinet Il such as to Justify the invitation.
The dissemination Of this news about the
Capitol has caused great qualification
among the silver men. The instructions to
Minister Lincoln were dispatched ty dircc-
tion OF the President ten days ago.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Gov. Chase Preached.

Gov. Ira Chase aud his private secretary
visited the reniieniary at Michigan CITY,
Ind. The Governor preached to the con-
victs ut chapel services, and later listened
to copvicts begging him for pardon
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Shot by n sheriff.

r. W. Wallace. Il deputy sheriff at Tex
arkana, Ark, shot and instantly killed Ben
Sheffield. a horse drovcr, while the latter
was resisting arrest
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
HIGH WATER CAUSING TROUBLE.
Rivers Are Heavy with Freshets and
ClOyged with Ice.

ClOggetl with Ice.
At Chattanooga, Tenn, the Tennessee
river IS going up with u rush, having r.sen
twenty feet In two days. The danger line.
thirty three feet, has been reached. and
the rise since has been something more
than two inches an hour. The Chamber OF
Commerce issues a bulletin as warning
The signal service observer says that but
for the cold wave the tide would have gone
to forty five feet At least $4,000 worth
Of logs let loose by broken boom in the
Little Tennessee river are on their wfy
down. The freshct is duo to heavy rains
and snow in the mountains along the Ten
nessee and its tributaries.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Tho Only Ono Ever Printed Can You Find
the Word?

There is 3-inch 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 1t, send
them the name OF the word, and they will
return you BOOK. BEAUTIFUL LIrnOGRAPHs,
or SAMPLES FREE.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Another Victim.

Ex-County Commissioner Adam Ochs Is
the last victim Of the deadly Chicago rail-
way crossing. A passenger train on the
Panhandle struck his cutter. and Mr.. Ochs
received such severe injuries that he died
about un hour afterward.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Four Sleepcrs Ditchcd.

The Sioux city train on the Chicago, St
Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha Road was
wrecked by Il broken rail at Hamilton.
Mimi. Four sleerers were ditched and piled
up In wild shape. by miracle no one was
killed
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
What He Could Afford.

There is a moral worth hec ling in
bit OF Ia which Iassed not long ago
between two Harvard students One of
them inherited much money, and gives
the best energies Of his life to spending
it in somewhat ostentatious fashion.
The second student, his townsman
and cousin, Is a steady, straightforward
fellow. man y and gifted. and not in the
least ashamed of the fact that lie is
poor
The talk on the train. when the boys
were starting together for Cambridge
this fall, harp ned to turn uIon the sub
iect Of winter clothing. and the wealthy
youth said. with little air of patronage:
II always Lave my clothes made by
Blank. 1t is true he is the most eX-
pcnsvc tailor in Boston, but he is the
best. suppose. he added, with I'm on
'ious rudenesS, "that you can hardly
afford to patronise Bank"
NO." the other answered, quietly,
"but then can afford not to patroni C
him"
His cousin was not too dull to see the
poin., AMI the sub. cct was dropped.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
New Halves. Quarters and Dimes.

The Philadelphia mint has already dur
ing the current month issued $3.50. Of
the new subsidiary coins, consisting Of
halves, quarters and dimes of the new de-
sign. which have been shipped to all parts
OF the country.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
WRECK ON THE OMAHA.

The st. Paul Express Lands In . Ditch
Near Black River Falls.
Passenger train No. 3. on the Northwest
ern and Omaha Road, was wrecked at
Shephard's switch. six miles east of Black
River Falls. Wis. while running at the rate
Of fifty miles an hour. The entire train,
except the engine and baggage, left the
rails. The sleeper, breaking loose from the
train, left the roadbed. rolling into the
ditch upon its side, the others remaining
intact. There we're nine persons In the
deeper, all Of whom were injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Held Up the Street Car.

At Uniontown. Pa, David Richey. n citI-
zen living near the line Of street railway.
was put of q car for some reason. He
wanted his fare back, but was refused. lie
went to his home, got his shot gun, held
up the next car that came along, and made
the c. nductor hand over his fare-5 cents.
The company had him arrested on four
charges
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
PIRATE OF THE PACIFIC.

Story Of . Trading Schooner Which Alb
ducts Girls and Kills Natives.
A remarkable story IS told by n stowaway
named james White. who has reached San
Francisco from Honolulu. He shipped on n
small trading schooner last May in Aus
tralia for tour among Pacific Ocean
islands. The schooner had crew OF fif-
teen men. and was under the command Of a
man named Captain Cotton. White became
suspicious when he learned that there we're
several guns on board. but was informed;
that they would he traded to islanders.
The schooner on first landing abducted FIVE
young girls and was pursued by natives In
canoes. The guns were trained on the ca =
noes, six or eight natives being killed and
the rest being devoured by sharks. White
then decided to leave the vessel and de-
serted ut the first opportunity.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Died In Defending HI. si.tcr.

Frank Laughlin. a twelve-year-old boy.
was murdered while attempting to defend
his sister, who teaches school in MELON aid
Township. Hardin County, Ohio
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
AROUND THE EARTH.
INTELLIGENCE FROM EVERY
PART.
A ROCK ISLAND WRECK.
THROWN INTO THE DITCH NEAR
BLUE ISLAND.

Awful Results q . Blast In New York
Gavc His Lifs to Defend His Si.ter-Tws
Virgins Lovers Suicide - Associate
Justice Bradley Passed Away.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Eight Persons Killed.

The boilers ut the Kellogg lumber mills
exploded at CcredO, W. Va. So far US is
known eight persons are dead
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Postof.icc suil.lIng burned.

Fire in the Pcstofiice building at Ottawa.
Ont, Quilted the Excise Department and
damaged tho Customs and Postoffice de-
partmeutS
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
FRIGHTENED OUT OF HIS PRO-
FESSION.
Tho bad Half-HOur That Nearly Turn
Druggists Hair Gray.

Tho bad Han-HOur That Nearly Turned
Druggists Hair Gray.
Il quit the drug business because
something happened that nearly turned
my hair gray"
Tell us about it, said the crowd.
Il used to sleep at the store, went on
Salts and SIENNA. obligingly, land often
had to answer night calls. One night l
was awakened from deep sleep by
somebody's persistency at the door
bell. found small boy at the door
and he handed me a prescription. l was
SO sleepy that could hardly see, but 1
filled the formula: the boy paid me even
money and fastened away: When I
went to replace the bottles had taken
from the shelves my eyes wore open a
little wider than in the earlier stages of
my wakefulness, ard was Mortified to
find that instead Of taking down the
bottle CT tincture auranti-tincture of
orange-I had used the next bottle,
tincture of aconite, a deadly poison. l
flew out of the door. / looked up and
down the street. The boy | al disap-
peared. l had never seen him before
and did not know wLo the medicine was
for.
Il wanted to rush off to the doctor and
find out who the patient was; but that,
decided, would bc useless, as would be
too late to do any good. l entered the
store and paced up and down the floor.
My hair stood on end. ! would be noti-
fled of the horrible death of the patient
and placed under arrest. l saw my
victim in all the agonies of aconite
poisoning; l saw the pale face of death;
l saw the family vowing vengeance.
My heart began to thump furiously
a. 1 heard fastening footsteps.
peered through the window and saw the
boy who had brought the prescription.
The bottle was gone! My only hope
was shattered! With a trembling hand
/ opened the door, prepared to hear the
worst. The Lad stood hesitating.
Tears were in his eyes. 1 dared not
speak.
'P-please. mister, ran SO fast
fell down and broke the bottle, and
amt got no more money!
My heart leaped up into my throat.
I felt like giving a yell Of joy as l
sprang forward and pulled that 10y into
the store. wanted to hug and kiss
him. When l had overcome my emo
tons l gave that boy another bottle OF
| medicine, didn't charge him n cent, and
gave him the biggest handful Of candy
lie ever had. Chicago Tribune.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Teaching the Young idea to Dance.

The public schools in Dundee have de-
cided to make the Highland fling and
strathspey of Tullochgorum and other
forms OF dancing part of the curri-
culum
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

CAVES have been discovered in Tas-
mania which are perfectly lighted by
myriads of glow worms. One Of the
caves is about four miles long.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Blown to Piece. by Dynamite.

The premature explosion Of blast at
New York killed two person, and seriously
Injured three others
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Tallest Trees.

Fon;1FY FEEBLE LUNGS AGAINST WINTER
BIAS rs with HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND
TAR
PlkE's TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure In ono Minute.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

elected y n lite d
States Senator from
Maryland. The me-
mortal volume con-
tanning the names OF
the subscribers to
the silver service
presented to Scna-
tor German by the
citizens Of Maryland
Us Immediately
presented to him up
on his recollection.
The inscription In
tho book reads. sTo
the Hon. Arthur r.
German. United
States Senator. from
citizens Of Narylaad
in honor OF their ap
vices TO thu patton ,
yH$t,. E.e
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

FTTS.-An Fits stopped free bv DIR. Kllno's Great
Nerve ReStOre-. No Fits after nrst days use. Mar
vellous Treatise aud 500 trial bottle free 70
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is tho
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Fl gs is for sale In 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. EEW YORE n.y.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

QUEEN VIcToRIA's granddaughters
outnumber her Majesty's grandsons by
almost three to one.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

The three tallest trees in the world
are believed to be sequoia near Stock
ton, Cal, which is 325 feet high, and
two eucalypt in Victoria, Australia, es-
timated to be 435 and 450, respectively.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

First quality second-growth white ash
for carriages is SO scarce that the prob
ability is that in a few years oak will he
used for coach poles and other purposes
for which ash is now used.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

AS SOON as man gets into a glass
house, he begins throwing stones.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

THE greatest objection to sin is that
no man ever made it pay. There is a
broader moral ground, but this is enough.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
Ash Getting Scarce.

BEECHAMs PILLS cure bilious and ner-
vous illness. Beecham's Pills sell we'll be-
cause they cure IS cents n box.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

WHEN THE Mucous SURFACES Of tho
Bronchia are sore and inflamcd. DR.. d.
Jayne's Expcctorant will afford prompt re-
lief. For breaking up Cold or subduing
Cough, you will find in 1t a certain remedy.
THE Gear of Russia and the Siamese
King are among the monarchs who are
alleged to ride bicycles. The Empress
OF Austria has n ladies' safety.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

Tns Rev. A. Antoine. Of Refugio. Tex. writes:
10 far ~ an able to judge. think Pastor
KoeniGs Nerve Tonic 10 perfect success. for
anyone who suffered from . most painful
,ervousness - did. feel now like myself
again after taking the Tonic.
NEWTON, Ill, Dec. I. 1889.
Since three years have been suffering from
,xtrems nervousness, dreadful pain In my bead,
slesplsssness, palpitation, horrible dreams,
constant tremor ct every slight noise. I was
oudsr the doctors treatment without relief,
shen our Pastor handed mo ono Of your books.
After taking the FIRST bottle Of Koenig's Nerve
ronic, felt 1t was helping me and continued
improving wonderfully. 80 expect 70 CON
Anne with the medicine.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28
THE NATIONAL SOLONS.
SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRE-
SENTATlVES.

Our National Lawmakers and What They
Arc Doing for the Good OF the Country
Various Measures Proposed, Discussed.
and Acted Upon.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

in honor OF their appreciation OF his SER
vices TO thu nation aud State during the
Fifty first Constc.s Baltimore. May II,
1891
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-01-28

8AN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. EEW vORG. n.y.