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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
A FAlNT-HEARTEO SOLON.
He Proposes to Have the Electric Execu-
ton Law Repealed.


ton Law Repealed.
SING SING, N. Y, Feb. 9.-McElvaine, a
murderer, was executed by electricity yes
terday. There were several members of
the press present, including representa-
tives of the press associations and New
York city dailies. also some assemblymen,
doctors, scientists and others. The scien-
lists and doctors said that consciousness
was lost by McElvaine as soon as the cur
rent struck him. The only movement was
tension of the muscles at first, and when
the current was turned off the muscles of
the chest relaxed and expelled air from the
lungs and some froth from the mouth.
1t Made the Statesman Sick.
But Assemblyman Stein was very much
put out about the whole matter. He
probably never saw hanged man wriggle,
draw up his legs and otherwise comfort
himself in manner to make a witness
feel sick, so the asssemblyman said that
the execution was cruel and unnatural
and made him sick. al shall try to have
the law repealed" he said, "as soon as 1
get back to Albany. The law should not
be allowed to remain on the statute books
another day. l do not know whether
death was instantaneous or not. only
know that it was horrible and shall do
all in my power to have the law repealed
! do not want to witness another execu-
ton"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
THE DEATH RECORD.

JoHN.J JAY KNOX, ex-comptroller Of the
currency, at New York.
WILLIAM N. Coy, prominent physician,
at Jacksonville, Ind.
STEPHEN ID. Pool, editor New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
GEORGE Il. CABANIs, soldier of the Black
Hawk was, at Garlena, Ill.
Justice DAVID CLoPToN of the Alabama
supreme court, at Montgomery.
General JAMES +. ROBINSON, well-known
turiman, at Lexington, Ky.
Robert NJ. WHITING, ex-commodore
Brooklyn Yacht club, at Brooklyn.
JOHN STEWART, oldest pioneer of South
California, at San Diego.
DEEMS KILLEN, pugilist, and brother of
the late Pat Killen, at St. Paul.
CHARLES L. OSBORNE, well known Mich
igan politian, at Marquette.
WILLIAM II. KiNu, prominent lawyer of
Chicago
Rev. DR. PHILLIPS, president Queens
college, at Cambridge, England.
Rev. Il. ST. JAMES FRICK, leading Method
list writer, at St. Louis.
Honest" JOHN HOGAN, well-known In
the west, at st. Louis.
Mrs. G. z. BARBER, Faith Templeton,n
at Muskegon, Mich.
President TANNER of Illinois college, at
Jacksonville, Ills.
Rear Admiral BRYsoN, United States
navy, at Washington.
JARED G. GREGORY, well-known Wiscon-
ain lawyer, at Madison.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
CULLOM Is IN THE RACE.

Would "DIake a Pretty Good Candidate"
But is for the Nominee.
Senator Cullom spoke with frankness
~ am not surprised" said he. 81 had init
nations ofits coming from various sources,
and indeed from the secretary himself, but
nothing definite"
"Will you enter the field for the nomina-
ton, senator?"
ayes; have said to my friends that
having given Illinois nearly thirty years
Of earnest service would esteem it a
great honor if the delegation to the
national Republican convention from Illi-
nois would support me for the nomina-
ton. II 1 could be nominated. we'll and
good; il not, the delegation would be free
to support any good man. If any other
man can get more votes than / can
would be for him. But, if you will permit
me to say it, / think l would make a
pretty good candidate"
Some Other Views in Brief.
Senator Allison said it would open the
field to any number of aspirants, but that
Iowa had no "favorite son." and was we'll
disposed toward Harrison. Representative
Burrows said it means Harrison by acclama-
ton. Senator Brice knew it would come
had known it for eighteen months Pres =
ident Harrison had been continually grow
ing stronger with his party, and renomin-
alton by reclamation was and had been
for some time certainty. He added: "The
Republican convention will have its work
all cut out long before it meets, while we
are getting things in such shape that no
man can tell who will be the nominee at
Chicago. Poor Clarkson, i am sorry for
him. To be compelled to hold tourna-
ment with no competition. It's very dull
outlook for him."
Makes Alger n Candidate.
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, said last
nights General Alger is now a candidate
go into the contest with the solid delega-
ton from his own state with support from
MANY other states and with a stronger fol-
lowing than many people and better chance
of success than most people|think for"
An Alleged Sad Feature.
The saddest feature Of this political sem
sation is the condition of health which
more than anything else induces Mr..
Blaine to take this step. 1t is no longer a
secret among Mr.. Blaine's friends in Wash
ington that he is going to pieces both
physically and mentally. The closest
friends of Mr.. Blaine have talked of this
fact with deep regret, and the country will
be as sorry as they to learn that the brill
liant secretary. of state is suffering from a
combination of troubles which threaten in
the near future to drive him out of public
life.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE,
Memphis Visited by q Blaze that Burnt
Whole Block.

Memphis Visited by Blaze that Burnt
Whole Block.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 9.-At $3.50 last
night the building at $50 Main street, occu-
pied by the Bruce-Bein Hat company,
dealers in hats, caps and straw goods, was
discovered to be On fire, The entire rear
portion of the six-story building from
basement to top seemed to be ablaze in an
instant, and before the firemen could get
it under control the fire had destroyed a
whole block.
Saved the Peabody Hotel.
The block destroyed is bounded by Main,
Union, Second and Monroe streets, and is
in the heart of the business district of the
city. The loss will reach $1,000 900. The
Peabody hotel, on the northwest corner of
Main and Monroe, and the Louisville &
Nashville ticket Office, on the opposite cor
ner, were ON fire several times, but by
hard work on the part of the hotel en-
ployes, guests and bystanders, presse into
service to aid the fremen, were saved. 1t
is reported that one man jumped off a
high building and was crushed to death.
The insurance is about $500, 900.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
ANo Their MAN STEPS DOWN.

Governor Thayer surrenders the Exeou-
tive Chair to Boyd.
OMAHA, Feb. 8-The suspense in the
gubernatorial muddle is at an end. Yes.
terday, after a long consultation with his
legal advisers, Governor Thayer decided to
turn the Office over to Governor Boyd, and
accordingly sent the following letter to
him by General Webster last evening:
AIR: When 1 commenced proceedings
one year ago to test your title to the Office Of
Governor, did SO in the full belief that
there was great doubt in the public mind
As to your citizenship and eligibility. I
then took occasion to publicly say that as
soon as your citizenship was established
by the courts would gladly surrender the
Office to you. The contest was not one Of
personal strife nor to satisfy any ambition
OF my own. but to comply with and uphold
the constitution.
Will not Wait u Mandate.
"Now that the public press has an.
nounced that the highest tribunal has de.
clared under the constitution and laws Of
our country and state your right to the
Office, livery cheerfully yield the office Of
governor to you without the mandate Of
ohe courC. AS am ABOUT TO leave the
state on Monday to be absent some weeks,
it would he most convenient for me to
turn over 81 Office to you at 2 o'clock on
that day if it is your pl assure to accept
the same at that time Very respectfully,
John NJ. THAYRR."
Boyd Will be on Hand in Time.
In an interview Governor Thayer stated
that he was really glad to get rid of the
office and at no time intended to deprive
Governor Boyd of his Office He was sorry
to see so many adverse comments by the
press, but felt confident that his course
would meet with the approval of all.
Governor Boyd was notified by wire and
states that he will, il able, go down today
and assume the place. He is now confined
to his room with bad cold Later he
wired that he would be on hand at the APP
pointed time and receive the Office from
Thayer.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

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 the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
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 Figs is for sale in soc
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. NEW YORK. MI
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
IT HARDLY FITS THE CRIME.
The Punishment Awarded the to Valpar-
also Rioters.

The Punishment Awarded the to Valpar-
also Rioters.
VALPARAISO, Feb. 5.-Judge of Crimes
Foster yesterday passed sentence in the
long-pending and much discussed Balti-
more assault case of Oct. 10, 1891. The
finding of the court is as follows: Carlos
Arena, alias Gomez, sentenced to prison
for 900 days, $40 of which is for "wounding"
Turnbull, who died of his injuries.
What Is a Murder In Chill, Anyhow
Jose Abumada gets 800 days for injuring
Turnbull, while FREDERICK Rodriguez gets
14O days for wounding higgins, who also
died of his wounds, the judge holding that
the shot that was fatal was fired by some
unknown person. Gomez and Roderi-
guez are liable in CHILEAN law for damages
to the families of Turnbull and Riggin,
recoverable by civil suits.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Death of Ex-Gov. Scales.

RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. 10.-Ex-Governor
Alfred Moore Scales died at his home in
Greensboro, N. c., at 9:05 last night. He
was born Nov. &c, 1927, in Rockingham
county. He served in congress one term
before the war and for five consecutive
terms after the war; he entered the Con-
federate army as private, was in many
of the most important battles of that con-
fiict, was twice wounded and before the
tlose of the contest was created brigadier
Apnprnl
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
AWAKENED TO DIE.
a Score IL Victims Of a Gotham
Holocaust.
HEARTRENDING SCENES AT A FIRE.

Flames Take Possession of the Hotel
Royal While the Guests Are Bound in
Sleep-The Trapped Inmates. Their Es-
cape Cut or by the stairways, Crowd
the Windows Imploring for Succor-
Some Dare the Fearful Leap to the
Street and Death-OIhersS Swallowed Up
in the Final Crash When the Walls Col
lapse-Twenty to Twenty-Five Dead and
Many Injured.
NEW YORK, Feb. ga disaster para
telling in horror and probably exceeding
in loss of life the terrible occurrence in
Park Place, the remembrance of which
is still fresh in the public mind,
occurred in this city yesterday morning.
The Hotel Royal, at Fortieth street and
Sixth avenue, was burned to the ground
and large number of people were burned,
suffocated by smoke, or crushed to death
in the ruins. About 100 were reported
missing yesterday morning, but many of
the guests were ''transients" and may have
escaped and gone to their homes. They
are not likely to report their escape,
which will make it very difficult to get at
the real horror of the disaster.
Leaped from the Windows to Death.
An immense crowd gathered to view the
tragedy that was progressing. The win
dOws were filled with people in their night
clothing, making piteOus and heart-rend-
ing appeals to the people below for help,
while behind them was great sea of
flame. Indeed, these unfortunate beings
seemed to be actually in the fire. Harrow
ing scenes were witnessed by those who
were assembled in sight of the burning ho-
tel. One unknown man sprang from
window on the third floor, and was dashed
to death on the sidewalk In few min
utes this same scene was repeated in view
of the horror-stricken multitude, another
man and two women leaping to certain
death.
Climax of the Holocaust.
Meanwhile the flames were eating out
the heart of the building and rapidly de-
stroying the woodwork that braced the
walls. Finally the grand catastrophe
took place. While at several windows could
be seen frantic people crying for help that
was impossible, a column of sparks shot
up into the air, rumbling crash was
heard and groan went up from the on
lockers as the walls tuinbled into ruins,
and the holocaust had reached its limit.
Those moment before seen at the win
dows pleading for help fell back with the
walls and were smothered up in the
flames that burst out and leaped skyward
for a few minutes fercer than ever, and
then succumbing to the torrent of water
that was poured upon them, gradually
died away. 1t had done its worst; but
what was the worst?
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Boyd Felt Bad About IL.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. Ex-Governor Boyd
took possession of his Office yesterday at 3
p. m. He was quite "uppish" over the
matter, and when Thayer offered his hand
refused to take it, Thayer after trying to
"smoothe his wrinkled 'front.'" for mo-
ment accepted the situation and told Boyd
that the clerk would furnish him with an
inventory of the executive property, to
which Boyd replied that he wanted no in
ventory, but was "here to take possession
of the office to which | was elected"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Brakeman shot by a Lawyer.

SEDALIh Mo, Feb 9.-WiIIiam ].
Condor, a Missouri Pacific brakeman,
was shot and killed by Lawyer William
Parmelee i'm the latter's Office. The
trouble grew out of the punishment of
Condon's salary by Parmelee. Condor
leaves a wife and two children. Parmelee
claims Condor had repeatedly threatened
his life and he shot in self-defense.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
Hill Is Ahead So Far.

ALBANY. Feb s.-Nine of the 1913 assem-
bly, districts of the state have held'conven-
lions to elect delegates to the Democratic
state convention to be held here on Wash
ington's birthday. The districts are in
different parts of the state, and are claimed
by HIPS friends to accurately show the
sentiment. The only county convention
Of the nine that is hostile to the senator il
the Essex county convention, whore Smith
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12

M. Weed controlled; Weed has been un'
friendly to Senator Hill ever since Hill was
chosen senator. Senator Hill Is In town
loet ing utter all the details in person.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
U.s. &&.A,k1a
CHICAGO, Rock Island & Pacific Ry.,

The Direct Route TO and from Chicago Joliet Ottawa,
Peoria, La Sale, Moline, Rock Island, in ILLINOIS;
Davenport, Muscatine, 0ttumwa, Oskaloosa. Des
Moines, Winterset, Audubon, Harlan and Council
Bluffs, in IOWA; Minneapolis and st. Paul. in MIN
NES01A Watertown and Sioux Falls, in DAKOTAs
Cameron, st. Joseph and Kansas City, in MIssoURIs
Omaha, Lincoln Fairbury and Nelson. in NEBRASKA;
Atchison Lenvenworth, Horton, Topeka, Hutchinson.
Wichita, Belleville, Salins. Dodge City, Caldwell in
KANSAS; Kingnsher, El Reno aud Arinco, in INDIAN
TERRITORY; Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
in COLORADO Traverses new areas OF rich farming
and grazing lands aoring the best facilities of inter-
communication TO oil towns and cities east and west
northwest and southwest Of Chicago and to Pacific and
trans oceanic seaports
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-02-12
The Field. Lindiey ct al. Failure.

NEW YORK, Feb 10.-The schedules of
The assignee in the case Of the Field, Lind
ley, Wrechers g. Co. failure show that
The liabilities are y, 1bl. TAI; nominal a.
vets, $l,9l7, 7S6; actual asssts. &c. $50.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
The Tribune Rallies the Party.

The New York Tribune is newspaper to
which the people OF this country in general
and especially the republican party have
always turned. instinctivelv, in public emer-
gencies' Tor calm and COURAGEOUS counsels,
and brave rallying cry. Never losing its
head, never misleading the public by sem
sational utterances, the Tribune has many
times calmed the public mind in times Of
disaster and led the way out Of difficulties
Dy SOUND advice and Its own patriotic and
well-directed efforts. The Tribune does not.
Tor moment, yield the point on which the
presidential campaign was fought. II be-
lieves that the workingmen of this country
nave been deluded by demagogues; and
that they have struck blindly at the very
system under which they are prospecting az
they never have done before in their lives
Inc Trtbut,e'S prospectus in another col
ufnn tells the story. Republicans in this
country will do well to subscribe for the
Tribune this year in combination with their
own local PAPERS,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

Mr.. j. P. BLAZE, an extensive real es-
tate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa. narrowly
escaped one of the severest attacks of
pneumonia while in the northern part Of
that state during a recent blizzard, says the
Saturday Reuie'o. Mr.. Baize had occasion
to drive several miles during the storm, and
was so thoroughly chilled that he was I'M
able to get warm, and inside of an hour
after his return he was threatened with a
severe case of pneumonia or lung fever.
Mr.. Blaize sent to the nearest drug store
and got a bottle of Chamberains Cough
Remedy, of which he had often heard, and
took number of large doses. He says the
effect was wonderful and in short time he
was breathing quite easily. He kept on
taking the medicine. and the next day was
able to come to Des Moines Mr. Blaize re-
CARDS his cure as simply wonderful. For
sale by G. Blakely, druggist, Montpelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
A Pointer

That would guide unerringly, into the ha,
ven of health all that are on the troubled
less, nor could he nothing more, than DR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription - frail fe.
males faultless friend - time-tried and
thoroughly tested. Internal inflammations
Irregularities, displacements and ill-condi'
tons peculiar to woman, controlled, cor
rected and cured. without publicity by this
safe, sterling specific. Purely vegetable
Only good can come from it's use. The only
remedy of the kind warranted to give salts
faction, or money refunded
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

BISHOP LEONARD of Kansas tells a good
story on himself He was teaching a Sun
day-school in Utah, and asked little girl
II she knew who Christ was. She replied
"Oh, yes, sir; he was a man" Fearing
that she might have an impression that
Christ was more human than divine, Bishop
Leonard asked her what kind OF man he
was, and IL Christ was ANYTHING like him
self, ooh, no." she replied; che was q
good man."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

GEORGE A. AINswoRTH, Barre and WILL
JAMESTOWN, dealer in pianos, organs and
sewing machines. Competition in quality
and prices of goods challenged. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed, Barre headquarters, Per-
ley Chambers jewelry-store, 70 North Main
street Correspondence promptly attended
TO. inspection of goods cordially invited.
n. Bile sells for s35 vibrating shuttle
sewing-machine, which the manufacturers
guarantee as being " the best that can be
made"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

heard of the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and after using
two bottles CUTICURA REsoLvENT, l could see n
change; and after had taken four bottles, was
almost cured; and when had used six bottle of
CuTIcURA REsoLvENT, one box of CUTIcURA, and
one cake of CUTIcuRA SOAR, was cured of the
dreadful disease from which had suffered for five
years. i cannot express with pen what suffered
before using the REMEDIES. They saved my life, and
feel it my duty to recommend them. My hair ID
restored as good az ever, and so is my eyesight
MRS. ROSA KELLY Rockwell City, Iowa.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrh@a. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world,
Twenty-Five cents bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup, and take no other
lind
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

For six cents, we will send you DR..
Kaufmanns great medical work; 100 pages,
colored plates from life The most valuable
adviser ever published. To any address on
receipt of three two-cent stamps to pay
postage. Address A. P. Ordway & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
Chamberlain,s Eye and Skin Ointment

ter, salt rheum, scald head, old chronic
sores, fever sores, eczema, itch, prairie
scratches sore nipples and piles. 1t is
cooling and soothing. Hundreds of cases
have been cured by it after all other treat
ment had failed Twenty-Five cents per
box. For sale by c. Blakely, Montpelier, VT
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
What is

is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil
Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years use by
Mothers CastOria destroys Worms and allays
fevershness. CastOria vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhea and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatulency
assimiates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
toria is Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

GLOW TO CURE ALL SKIN DISEASES, -
Simply apply Swaynes Ointment" No
internal medicine required. Cures all tet-
ter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the face,
hands, nose, etc. leaving the skin clear,
white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne' s.
Ointmeut
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

PROFESSOR BARRETT of St. Lawrence
county, N. Y, speaking of pulmonary dis
eases, says: Not one death occurs now
where twenty died before Downs Elixir
was known. Over fifty years of constant
success places Downs Elixir at the head of
the long list of cough remedies.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

UGLY and hateful, but l couldn't help it.
Everything went wrong with me, and l
thought hadn't friend in the world: dys-
pepsia caused this, and for months couldn' u
eat anything, and just suffered in misery till
/ used Sulphur Bitters. Three bottles cured
me, ID. Lewis % Bowdoin street, Boston,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
Business Mutites.

Mr.. J. c. BOSWELL, one Of the best
known and most respected citizens of
Brentwood, Texas, suffered with diarrh9a
for long time and tried many different
remedies without benefit, until Chamber
lains Collie Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy
was used; that relieved him at once. For
sale by G. Blakely, druggist, Montpelier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

hair all fell out, until l was
entirely bald.headed; it then
broke out on my arms and
shoulders, until my arms were
just one sore. II covered my
entire body, my face, head,
and shoulders being the worst.
The white scabs fell constantly
from my head, shoulders, and
arms; the skin would thicken
and be red and very itchy,
and would crack and bleed
If scratched. After spending
many hundreds of dollars, |
WAS nronOunced incurahle. |