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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-02-03
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
Panic Stricken Families at a New.
ark COnflagratiOn.
THREE MEN INSTANTLY KILLED.

Plumbers Employed In a Hat Fac
tory Cause the Explosion of Gas.
No Trace Of the Apprentices Can
BE Found Three Others severely
Injured.
NEWARK, N. r.. Feb. IA terrific
explosion took place in J. Rummell Il
Co.'S hat factory at 5o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Two plumbers and an APP
prentice were at work repairing an al
coholic condenser, and it is supposed
that the plumbers torch ignited the gas
from some leak. The explosion resulted
in the immediate spread Of the flames,
and the 100 employees escaped by jump
ing from windows.
Panic Stricken Families.
The greatest excitement prevailed,
and an immense crowd quickly gathered.
1t was with the greatest difficulty
that the police succeeded in making
way for the firemen when they arrived
in response to the alarm. The news
quickly spread, and the wives and chill.
dren of those employed in the factory
who lived in the vicinity quickly hur,
ried to the spot, believing that some
dreadful calamity had overtalxen their
loved ones. The agony OF these fear
stricken people was pitiable to behold
The police repeatedly assured the
anxious ones that all the regular EN-
| ployes Of the factory, with the exception
of the three plumbers, had escaped, but
| 1t was not until later hour that the
families were reunited, for while hus,
bands were looking through the great
crowd for wives and children, the latter
were going about with blanched faces
and tear dimmed eyes expecting to learn
that he whom they sought was no more
The Dead.
| After the fire department had con.
trolled the flames search was made for
the bodies. Oscar Leinrich, the boss
plumber, 80 yearsold, was found charred
almost beyond recognition. He lived III
70 Pacific street, and leaves widow
| and five children. Another body was
found, likewise burned to crisp, which
is supposed to be that Of the other
plumber, 90 years old, who had been
employed here only two weeks, and was
known only as DAN The apprentice
was Albert Anderson, aged 10, residing
| at Waverly. No trace of him can bs
discovered. The loss on the building
amounts to $4,000. Three other en-
| ployes were severely injured, but not Sc
! riously.
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shot by Garza,s Men.

SAN DIEGO, Tex, Feb. 3.-Justice Of
the Peace Andrew B. Wales, at Bella
vides, seventeen miles south of the Mex
lean National railway, telegraphs that q
scouting party Of deputy marshals, Leon
Cullaer, Juan Moreno and Ruffos Glover,
acting as scouts, were attacked Sunday
by GarZa's men. as is supposed, and
Glover was killed. Moreno's horse was
also killed. Cullaer knows nothing of
Moreno's whereabouts, and he may also
be killed or captured. Deputy marshals
left with posse bound for the wells
where the fighting occurred.
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Threatened with etaryation

LONDON, Feb. "a bottle, which was
found floating near Lerwick, the chief
town Of Mainland, one of the Shetland
islands on Bressay sound, has been
picked up, containing q message from
Fowla, an island of the Shetland group,
eighteen miles west Of the others Of the
group, stating that, owing to the alb
sence Of communication with the other
islands, caused by the exceedingly
stormy weather that has prevailed for
the past five weeks, the inhabitants Of
Fowla are on the verge Of starvation.
They had at the time the bottle was
thrown into the water only few pota-
toes and little meal left.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8--The president
yesterday afternoon issued proclama-
ton announcing the reciprocal agree.
ment recently concluded between the
United States and Germany. The list
Of dutiable articles Is given, with the
reduced tariff, and the following articles
are to be admitted to Germany free 81
duty: Bran, malt, germs, fax, bristles,
bed feathers, hides and skins, charcoal.
bark of wood and tan bark, residue from
the manufacture Of fat oils, live bees.
colts following their dams, wool and
hair. A number Of agricultural and ami
mai products are also included III the
free list.
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COULDN'T STAND DISGRACE.
The Tragic Ind Of Rlsing Young Law
vcrAe Career.

EAsroS. Pa. Feb. 81 Preston M. Ger
net. Of Easton, one Of the most promi-
ncnt Of the younger members Of the
Northampton county bar, committed
suicide yesterday BY shooting himself in
the head with revolver.
The reason for the awful deed was at
tributed to suit In which Mr.. Gernet
was the defendant. Emanuel 0den-
weider Is the executor Of the Kaufman
estate. Of Lehigh county, and Mr.. Ger
net was his counsel. He gave Gernet
nearly 5000 belonging 70 the estate.
Al 10 how and under what conditions
this WINS done constitute The causes of
the suit brought against the counsel.
Mr.. Gernet alleged that the money was
given him to invest. and he did 30. Int
the investments. OF which the executor
approved, turned ont bad and the money
was lost. The executor claims that the
money was not entrusted to be invested.
but 20 be deposited in bank.
The case came up for trial on Monday.
and assertions of the plaintiff were heard.
Mr.. Gernet was called and gave testi-
mony for an hour, when court adj
journed, the expectation being that he
would continue yesterday. His cross
examination was severe one, and lie
was evidently aware that his case was
against him. Such was the condition
OF affairs when the rash act put d stop
to all proceedings.
Mr.. Gernet went into q private closet
at the court house yesterday, and those
in the recorders Office adjoining soon
heard shot. The door was pushed
open and on the floor lay the body of
Gernet. He was unconscious, and d
few seconds later life was extinct. His
revolver lay near the body. The follow
ing letter addressed to Mr.. Gernet's
wife was found ON his person.
My DARLING NELre Forgive me for what
am about TO do. There Ii no escape for me, and,
beside the cases In court, Knauss has been
after me these two weeks past, although l
only borrowed the money from him. 1 $50
before me perhaps ten TO fifteen years III
prison without ability 70 support you In any
way. Forgive me, for do Il TO save you the
shame Of having husband Iii prison. Ny
motheri Tell her 70 forgive me. snyo her
the shame OF having son In jail. Oh, that
might kiss You again. Good.by. Forgive.
Forgive. Good-by. Your own RoE.
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A Famous Hostelry CyIoeed.

NEW York, Feb. 8. The Grand Cen
trail hotel, after years Of service as a
hostelry, win close its doors tomorrow.
Fayman q Sprague, the proprietors,
found they could not continue paying
the enormous rental and other necessary
expenses, as business In recent years had
been getting worse In the down town
location OF the house. It is likely that
the place viii be now let out for bust
ness purposes. The killing Of Colonel
Jim Fisk on the ladies' staircase by Ed
Stokes, now of the Hoffman house, in
January, 1872, made its name familiar
all over the country.
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derson 81 Iowa senator sberman Gem
eral Schoneld and other representatives
Of the military orders having charge Of
the proposition to erect an equestrian
statue to General Sherman in This city
have decided that the best site Is that
directly in front of the treasury depart
ment on the south side, facing Pennsyl-
lance. Congress is expected to make an
appropriation of CSC, 900, and the Loyal
Legion, the Army of the Potomac, the
Ct. A. r. and other military organiza-
tions are raising money for the erection
of the statue, and it is the purpose to
make it the finest at the national capital.
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PHILADELPIfIA, Feb. 8. ~ Henry H.
Yard was before United States Com
missioner Bell to answer the charge of
unlawfully, fraudnlently and wilfully
aiding and abetting with Gideon w.
Marsh and Charles Lawrence, officers
Of the keystone bank, by which moneys,
funds and credits Of the bank. amount
ing to &05, 300. were embezzled, alb
stracted and misapplied. Ex-Cashier
Hayes and Expert Albert "A, Barrett
testified at length, the latter asserting
that Yard owed the bank efD3, 705. 86.
The accused was held In eeO. 900 bail for
further hearing, which was promptly
furnished.
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Thawed Out Dvnamlte.

MONTREAL, Feb. IA. Dupre, a resi-
dent Of Cote st. Louis, an outlying sub
urb Of Montreal, placed several frozen
dynamite cartridges on the stove to
thaw ont. A few moments later the
cartridges exploded with tremendous
force, shattering the house. Dupre was
terribly injured. His two little daugh-
tiers, one an infant Of months, were
fatally burned. a third daughter, aged
years, had her skull fractured, and
viii probably die. Mrs. Dupre was
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THE Elder A LOSS
Hopes Of Saving the Stranded Vessel
Abandoned.
DAsHIgG AGAINST THE ROCKS

The Officers and Crew OF the Vessel
Leave Her 70 Fate-The Bullion
Taken Ashore and Preparations
Made TO Remove the Oargo--On
: Dangerous Coast.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-The place where the
North German Lloyd steamer Elder lies
is exposed to the full force of the wind
and sea, and is one Of the most perilous
points for navigators in the channel
Owing to the treacherous current which
sets in towards the ledge, which varies
in velocity according to weather condi-
tions, tins making it almost impossible
for nayigators to take it into their cal
culations, even the captains of coasting
vessels give the place wide berth, and
stand well of shore until the ledge Is far
astern.
The force of the seas striking the yes
sci may be judgedHrom the fact that
her propeller has been washed away.
This will render it impossible for the
steamer to use her own steam should
efforts be made to float her, and she will
have to depend entirely on the tugs if
she attempts to get off.
Cannot BE Saved.
Captains Of coasting vessels who have
arrived at Portsmouth, and who are
thoroughly well acquainted with the
Atherfeld ledge, state, after having seen
the stranded steamer, that, owing to her
exposed position, there is little hope that
she will ever be saved.
A late dispatch states that the vessels
position has become most critical. The
tide was rising, and as it approached the
food the water poured into the steamer.
Her afterhold was full, and this nat
urally pulled her stern down. She lies
at such an acute angle that her forehold
is perfectly dry. The sea is washing
over her quarter deck and, to judge
from appearances she will never float
again. It looks as though she would
slide off her resting place at any mo-
ment and plungeto the bottom. Her
officers decided that the steamer is in
too dangerous position now for any
one to remain aboard of her, and all
hands hastily left. Two officers and
eight firemen, having with them case
of gold, were landed from the Elder by
9 hfeboat Yesterday forenoon, and the
Z A-A9e Va tAAO OtAAAAOAA OA OO1A0 Weto ANAA0ONA
last night.
Deserted by the Crew.
The landing Of the crew last night
was weird and picturesque scene. A
powerful electric light aided the moon
light in casting bright glare ON the
waters and guiding the lifeboats. Vast
crowds lined the cliffs to gaze on the
spectacle, and by their cheers or their
silence showed how the incidents of the
rescue affected them. The Atherfeld
boat nearly capsized several times in the
boiling surf, the oars bending under the
strain. But the crew kept their heads,
and the boats soon righted under their
powerful stroke. The lifeboats landed
the men within seventy-five minutes
from the time of launching. The surf
boiled around and over them, often
hiding them from view and every reap
pearance was greeted with cheer from
the cliffs. The trip was accomplished
in safety, the last mails on board being
landed, as well as 1875 of the crew.
All hope of saving the vessel is aban-
doned, and preparations are being made
to save the cargo.
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Down I'd Embanlkmenf.

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 8.--Ohe 81 the
coaches on the Lancaster, Oxford and
Southern road jumped the track near
White Rock station, this county. The
coach rolled down an e1nbankment, and
was only saved from going into the
Octorora creek by trees along the bank.
The coach caught fire and was burned
mp. The only passenger In the coach
was Joseph Bradley. He was pinned
fast and unable to release himself. but
was released by some Of the passengers
In the other cars and It was found that
he was seriously injured.
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All Arc Now Rescued.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 8. Charles Crunp
and Frank Carnale, the two men who
have been adrift ON the Barney Dump
ing company's scow No. since Jan. 20,
and who were believed to have been
lost, are saved. They we've landed here
last evening, having been rescued by
Chief Officer McCuen and three men of
the British steamship Ethelbrrg, which
arrived here from Garrucha, Spain.
They report terrible experience. For
three days they were without food or
water. Their rescue was very hazard
ous undertaking, being accomplished in
terrible sea, while the wind blew q
gale.
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Killed BY His SON.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 3.-Deputy Col
lector of Customs David Porter was
shot by his son David, and died twenty
minutes later. The elder Porter came
home a maniac from drink and began
to abuse the members of his family.
When he attempted to chastise his wife
his son shot him. Young Porter sur
rendered himself to the police. The
chief of police, after investigating the
affair, pronounced the killing accidental
and released the boy, who is but 10
wears old.
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Hunted Their Fa.hsr's Murderer.

Boston, Fen. 8.--An Italian, named
Ceriacco Venuto, aged "a years, was ar
rested here yesterday. Il Is charged
that on Oct. 28, 1890, he murdered his
father-in-law, named Destario, In an
Italian town about forty-two miles from
Naples. The arrest was made on the
accusation Of two sons of Destario,
who have travelled from Italy In search
of their fathers murderer. They say
their father Venuto quarreled over the
possession of some sheep, during which
Venuto shot and killed the old man.
Venuto denies the charge. He was
turned over to the United States au-
thorities
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THE SEAL FISHERIES
The Cabinet Now Occupied with
Behring Sea Matters.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN METHODS.
Instead OF Their Being seven Arbi-
traitors. n Originally Proposed, II
II Now said the Questions ~ Issue
win ne Decided By Commission
Of Three Members.

or Three Members.
WASHINGTON. Fob, Sat the cabinet
meeting II Il said the presentation of
Chilean affairs was very meager, most
Of the session being occupied with the
Behring sea matter. Considerable pro-
gress was made in disposing Of the pre-
liminaries Of the case. Inasmuch as il
Is manifestly impossible to conclude an
agreement on the subject before the
season for the taking Of seal begins,
Secretary Blaine was requested to ar
range an extension of the modus yivendi
In force last year, to cover the season Of
1892, and to get the necessary notices 70
the fleets before they sail In further
ance of this plan II Is understood that
Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian Paunee-
fote, the British minister. had d con-
ference yesterday afternoon. II IL ex-
pected that the arrangement to extend
the Inodus vivehdi will be made within
q few days.
To BE Decided by Three Arbitrators.
A change in the method of proceeding
In the matter OF reaching q final de-
termination Of the whole subject was
discussed. According to the terms Of
the agreement to arbitrate the question
arrived at between Secretary Blaine and
Lord Salisbury there were to be seven
arbitrators, three Of whom shall be
from neutral country. Two Of the
remainder were to be- citizens Of the
! United States and the other two ia
represent the antagognistic interests, one
being citizen Of Great Britain and the
other Canadian.
These latter have been appointed in
the persons Of the gentlemen named as
commissioners by the two countries, Sir
Baden Powell, of England, and Mr..
Dawson, of Canada, and Professors T.
g. Mendenhall and Il. Hart Merriam, Of
the United States.
It Is now proposed, it Is understood,
TO limit the boards Of arbitrator to three,
not all Of whom need necessarily be
from one country, who shall take this
evidence Furnished by these commits.
sioners on the eubject Of the seal IN.
dustry, and BY other commissioners OF
the question Of Jurisdiction Of the ter
ritory under dispute. This change vii
be suggested 10 the proper authorities
and win probably be adopted Thl
names Of the three arbitratOrs are SAID
| TO have been agreed upon by the parties
In interest.
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PfTTsBURG, Feb. 3.--At the quarterly
meeting Of the Pittsburg presbytery q
resolution was adopted that the presby-
terry of Pittsburg recommends TO the
members of all churches under its care
to neither take part IN the Chicago
Worlds fair al exhibitors, nor coun-
tenance it by their personal presence.
unless the management recognize the
.sacredness of the Lords day and the
absolute prohibition Of the liquor traffic
ON the exposition grounds.
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He win BE Judge Werts.

TRENTON, Feb. 3.-Governor Albeit
has furnished the political surprise Of
the year by announcing that he has Of
rered the judgeship. made vacant by the
sudden death Of Judge Knapp, to Sena-
tor Werts. Mr.. Werts has decided to
h9e 70 Be- the canddate or coS Se Il &
said. Both Of these men were consid-
cred as candidates for the United States
senatorship.
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salisbury Assails the Catholios.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-In speech at Exc
ter last night Lord Salisbury said: 'sThe
Roman Catholic church in Ireland has
always been hostile to England. English
men have now arrived at the turning
point when they will be summoned to
show the qualities whereby their ances-
tors in former ages had obtained their
empire, and to prove whether they are
worthy to retain it,
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A Carload OF Mail Burned.

BUFFALO, Feb. "A mail car of the
Chicago and New York express was
burned two miles east of Syracuse. The
fire was caused by the explosion of a
lamp. Charles Hadlock, the only clerk
fire until it was partially enyeloped in
flames. He gave the proper signal and
known as the paper or storage car, and
was bound for the New England states.
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Maryland LegisIature.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb. 3.-The bill for
the extension of corporate bodies was
the leading feature in the house yester-
day. It came up as the special order at
1890 and was debated until 2:35, when
Invent over as unfinished business. In
the senate Mr.. Evans explained his gas
bill. When it came up on the second
reading it was adversely acted upon and
therefore killed.
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Forrot HIS own Name.

CARBoNDALR, Pa, Feb. William
DoolittIe, who disappeared from this
vicinity seven years ago, has arrived IN
this city. His mind had become de-
ranged, and the past was blank. Four
years ago he found himself in Omaha,
and then, for the first time In three
years. remembered his name.
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End or the Controversy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - The house
committee on foreign affairs at its next
meeting probably, certainly very soon,
said Chairman Blount, viii dispose of
the presidents message and the CORE
spondence on the Chilean controversy
by reporting that, in view of the accept
ance Of the apology by the United States,
the incident giving rise to the contro-
versy is practically at end, and asking
to be discharged from further consider
alton Of the subject.
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Heavy Mortality in Illinois.

GALENA, Ills, Feb 8.--The mortality
here during january was the greatest
ever known, even during the cholera
plague. In that month there were
thirty-fve deaths here, the grip being
responsible for two-thirds of them. Old
people suffered the most, as is shown by
the fact that the average age of the
thirty-fve was SO years and that ten
were above so years old
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A Requisition for T'itzsimmons.

PITTsBURG Feb. g. County Detective
Peltzhoover, of Allegheny county, Sc
cured requisition from Governor Pat
tison ON the governor of Louisiana for
the delivery into the custody of Pensyl-
vania authorities Of Frederick Fitzsiin-
mons, the murdererS who escaped from
Jail and was recaptured IN New Orleans.
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10 AssaiI the MoKinIey nm.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA conference
of the Democratic members of the COM
mittee on ways and means was held at
which several measures attacking the
provisions of the Mckinley bill were
discussed. The subjects referred to
were binding Irvine. sale lumber, wool
and tin plate. The bill will be prepared
as rapidly as possible, and after being
submitted to the full committee will be
reported to the house at the first oppor-
tunity.
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No silver Legislation.

WASHINGTON. Feb 8. ~ The Demo-
cratic caucus called for Friday night
next has been declared off, at least for
the present. Representative Harter, of
Ohio, who circulated the call for the
caucus, said: 81 have decided not to
press the call for caucns this week on
the silver question Frankly, / think
the danger Of silver legislation for this
season has passed.
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Like the Charley Ross Case.

NEW York, Feb. 8.--West Chester
county is greatly excited over the abduc-
ton at Pound Ridge of Ward Water
bury, the S-year-old son Of Charles p.
Waterbury. a wealthy farmer. The
case resembles that Of Charley Ross.
The boy was on his way to school when
abducted. The abductors demand q
ransom Of sc, 900 in letter to the father
of the boy and say that he will not be
returned alive unless the money is forth.
coming.
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RusseII Gaee. IT, Divine

NEW York, Feb. 3.--Russell Sage,
Jr., who has been seriously i'll ever
since the tragedy wherein his uncle SO
narrowly escaped death, is now lying at
deaths door at the Windsor hotel. His
death may be expected at any time.
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Prizes for OIdenburg Horses

BERLIN, Feb. 3.-The breeders of the
famous Oldenburg horses have formed
a society, Of which Edward Lubben, of
Surwurden, is president, and which
comprises over 4 hundred members.
The society has decided to exhibit the
book at the Chicago fair, and to offer
two gold and two silver medals for the
best bred oldenburgs.
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Death or Lientenant shufeldt.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The state de.
partment received cab1egram from the
United States consul at Capetown, AZ
RIGA. announcing the death of Mason al.
Shufeldt ex-lieutenant of the United
States navy. He was employed by the
Worlds fair commission to work in the
South African field in behalf Of the ex-
position.
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AGAINST Local Option,

TRENTON, N. j.. Feb. ga bill passed
by the house Tuesday night takes away
from towns and boroughs the right to
say whether they want licenses granted,
and confers that power absolutely upon
the judges of the inferior courts.
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Historic Court House Destroyed.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 3.--The historic
old Appomattox court house building
was destroyed by fire. Ali Of the county
records and court house furnishings
were entirely consumed. The McLayne
house, in which General Lee signed the
terms of surrender to General Grant,
was at one time threatened with de-
ctrt, afsss1.