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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
Terrific Dynamite Explosion

LONG ISLAND CITY, L. L., Dec. 2S-
AT O'Clock this morningIa box of dyn.
amite exploded in the shaft in the new
East river tunnel, near the junction OF
Jackson and Vernon avenues. The
explosion set fire to four-story brick
building adjoining, and shattered every
pane of glass in the buildings for blocks
around. Nine bodies are already re-
ported taken from the shaft. A score
or more persons were injured by fall
ing timber, glass, etc. The explosion
was so terrific that nearly every build
ing on jackson avenue was either de-
stroyed or badly damaged. The struct-
ures include the postofilce and Sylves-
ter Il Co.'s factory. Fire Immediately
started in the debris, and is now burn
ing. So far as learned. there are three
killed and "a score wounded When
the explosion occurred letter cases were
knocked into strips and clerks hurled
reeling into the streets. A wave of
flame seemed to sweep through the
lower part of the demolished tenement
Immediately after the explosion.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29

The mayor objected to the payment
of the salaries before they were due,
and on motion the bills were approved
with the exception of the salary bills.
The bills of w. p. Shepherd and AL
fred Reidel for $25 each, for services as
expert witnesses in the cases against
Parker's bondsmen, were discussed
Mr.. Shepherd appeared and stated that
he and Mr.. Reidel had been requested
to familiarize themselves with the
books and that this had occupied them
six days. The amount claimed in
cluded $40 allowed by the court as wit
ness fees. On motion of Mr.. Ahern
the council voted TO pay SIS on each
claim and $40 at some future time.
The special committee on legislation
reported progress, and recommended
that our legislative delegation be re-
quested to secure the passage of bills
lowing measures giving cities Of this
class the following powers:
/. To reassess and remedy defects in
case of errors in assessments for street
improvement.
2. To revise the charter so that all
moneys of the city be received and dis
bursed by the city treasurer instead of
the city marshal and city attorney.
3. To restrain, impound and sell
stock found running at large.
A. To better enforce and regulate
sewer connections.
5. 70 make and enforce harbor reg
ulations.
6. To condemn streets, alleys,
squares or right-of-way for pipes, wires
or any municipal Improvement.
Mayor Mckenzie, chairman of the
joint committee of the council and citi.
zens on the organization of new fire
department, reported that the two hose
companies had been reorganized and
that hook and ladder company was
in process Of formation. The commit
tee recommended that the city employ
Pat Ryan to act as engineer and janitor
of the fire hall at salary of $75 per
month. The report was accepted and
its recommendations adopted.
An ordinance originating with Mr..
Donovan, providing that offices OF
street commissioner and city engineer
be consolidated, was read and provoked
bitter protest from Mr.. Griffin. He
wanted to see the ordinance voted
down. 1t was an imposition upon the
council to submit such an ordinance,
he thought. On motion the ordinance
was laid on the table.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. o. Tibbitts returned to Everett
yesterday.
DIR. G. l.. Erwin went to Mt. Vernon
yesterday.
Charles Green and G.. T.. Brand went
TO Mt. Vernon yesterday.
j. NJ. Miller made business trip 10
Mt. Vernon yesterday.
Miss Daisy Homan went TO Seattle
yesterday TO visit friends.
Alfred Reidel went to Portland yes.
terday on business trip.
Rev. Charles McDermoth, of Ana.
cortes, is in the city visiting friends.
A fine boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hodge last night about midnight.
The X. of r. ball given at Waldron's
hall last evening was delightful
social success.
II. l.. Reid, who had been visiting
friends here for several days, returned
to New Westminster yesterday.
Miss Hattie NJ. Sweet yesterday re-
ceived the sad and unexpected intelli.
gence Of the death of sister in Ar.
kansas.
j. +. Wardner returned from New
Westminster yesterday and went
through to Seattle on his way back TO
his Slocan mines.
j. A. Kerr, accompanied by Herald
Preston, Of the firm of Preston, Gar &
Preston, Of Seattle, went TO British Col
umbia yesterday TO shoot ducks.
Wardner Hose company held meet
ing at the fire hall last evening for the
purpose Of appointing committees and
arranging for the ball this evening.
Thomas G.. Newman, prosecuting
attorney elect, returned yesterday from
his visit TO his former home at Burling-
ton, Iowa, and other Eastern points.
The annual business meeting Of the
First Baptist church will be held
tonight at the Baptist hall on Four
teenth street near Mill. All the MEM
present.
Hon. ]. B. Mcmillan, OF Blanchard,
representative elect from Skagit county,
was In town yesterday and departed In
the afternoon for Mt. Vernon. Mr..
Mcmillan Is now stopping at Olympia,
where he has taken quarters for the
winter.
DO not forget the Wardner Hose
company ball at Waldron's hall this
evening. This is the first ball given
by our newly organized fire depart
ment. 1t is given for the purpose Of
raising funds for the company, and IL
Is hoped that the boys will be encour-
aged by liberal patronage.
DIR. A. g. Simonton, formerly for a
short time resident of this city, but
now Of San Jose, Cal, i'm a letter TO
friends makes some very interesting
weather comparisons, between East
Sound and San Jose. For November
the mean minimum temperature at
East Sound was 40.4, and at San Jose
1872. The mean maximum tempera-
ture at East Sound was 49.5 and at San
Jose 65.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
The Vancouver Bridge

TACOMA, Dec. 2S-A well-known
Tacoman yesterday received letter
from Vancouver, Wash, stating that
work was being commenced by the
Union Pacific railway on the large
bridge over the Columbia river at that
city. According to the letter men
have been set to work to get together
the timbers prepared two years ago.
More timbers are being hauled and a
small force of men is working on the
approaches. The news is regarded as
indicating that work along the entire
line Of the Portland IL Puget Sound rail-
way will be resumed in the near future.
Several railroad men who were seen
had not heard that work was in pro-
gress on the bridge, but they were of
the opinion that dirt would be flying
between the Columbia river and Puget
sound within sixty to ninety days. As
far as known, the negotiations looking
to sale of the entire road by the Union
Pacific TO the Great Northern, or vice
versa, have never been terminated.
and 1t is still expected that the line
will be built by the two roads Jointly.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
One of the Most Valuable Diamonds

Eyer brought to Belllngham bay, now
owned by +. G. Lawrence, the ieweler.
Whatcom, will be disposed of in the fol
lowing manner in the way of drawing.
Two hundred chances will be sold at g.. 80
per chance. The stone weighs five and
one-half Carats and is most exquisite
gem. 1t can be seen in the window next
TO the postotiice in an old wooden shoe.
Secure your tickets early.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
Gard to the Public

Being desirous of closing out my ELI.
tire stock of groceries and crockery as
soon as possible | have concluded to
sell everything regardless of cost, and
at prices to sell quick FOR cash. Parties
wanting large lots will be given special
prices. This is no humbug sale.
G. Il. LATHRoP,
Cor. Eleventh and Fillmore.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
For Sale

From one TO eighty acres choice fruit
and agricultural land In section 81, town
ship 81, range 5 east, all adjoining the
City OF Wickersham, where the B. B. e. e.
will connect with the S., l.. s. e. f. Ry.
within one. year. The land is A 1, well
water ed and road passing through and by
all Of II. A portion of IL is now plated
In town lots and the remainder suitable
for same. A thriving village: good school.
A bargain. For particulars apply to
w. WIcKERsHAM,
Wickersham, Wash.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS

AT THE FATRHAvEN-J B Mcmillan,
Edison; + + Crookhaus, Portland A I
Cranston. Colorado; A c Hawkins, City;
Mel Harvey, City: Il w Boswell, st
Paul; T II McAllis, Portland;J J T. Koran.
Everett; Thornton Goldberg, Seattle.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-29

Girl 10 wait on table and temperate,
steady man as dish washer. Apply at
Mrs. McDonalds restaurant, corner Tenth
and Harris street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08

The graceful palmetto, that grows so
profusely in the lower tier of the South
ern States, has recently become a factor
in the industries OF the South, for its
wood is hard enough to carve and its
hber is strong enough to make excellent
cordage and useful substitute for
sponges. In Jacksonville a factory has
been started for making brushes and
brooms of the fiber, and elsew here sink
brushes are being made OF the wood, half
OF whose thickness is being converted
into bristling points. The young leaves
OF the trees make a salad that the people
are beginning to appreciate, and the
taste OF 1t Is likened TO that of chestnuts
Bears knew about IL long before the peo-
pie did, and 1t is a fsvorite article OF diet
among them, the black bears climbing
the trees and browsing on the fresh
shoots as eagerly as they browse on
Tatermelons.-D Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
Oranges.

Rough, brownish oranges are said &c
carry in their complexion a guarantee OF
,weetness, the peculiar appearance being
due to the attacks of insects who have
selected them for this very quality.
This may be true, but it would be hard
TO find better oranges than some of the
smooth skinned, heavy fruit that are
beautiful rs well as good. In the choice
OF oranges the matter of flavor seems to
be surprisingly ignored. The average
man or woman prefers a very sweet
orange, and likes Floridas because they
are sweet.
There is finer flavor, however, in the
Mediterranean fruit. For some reason this
Is increasingly difficult to find in market
until the rush of Florida oranges is over.
Ii they only knew IL, the Florida growers
are hurting their market by sending sour.
unripe fruit. For weeks after these
oranges appear in the market they are a
disappointment to buyers and injure the
reputation which Florida oranges gained
and can easily keep under suitable condi-
tion.-Hartford Coursnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
A New Luxury I'm Russia.

The school children OF Russia have been
made happy by having beds put in their
bed rooms and large dormitories. In
Russia nearly all the boys, at least, and
very many girls are sent TO boardi ling
schools and colleges. And so many years
Of their lives are passed in studying, eat
ing and sleeping away from home. Until
recently beds were quite unknown in
Russia, save as luxury for the higher
classes. The peasants slept on top OF
their big bake ovens for warmth. The
soldiers slept upon hard cots without
bedding, while the middle classes of peo-
pie and the students rolled themselves in
blankets and lay down near stoves. Re-
Gently, however, all the children in the
boarding schools and all the scholars in
the colleges have been awarded beds by
special end general agreement. Russian
children have never had cradles, cribs,
cots or beds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
DEFENSE In MILK CASES
Expert Testimony Of the Chemists
for That Side.
ALLEGED CRUDE METHODS.
The Experts Say That the Food OF the
Cows May Have Aduiterated the MIX
(which samples Were Examined and
Condemned by the Inspector.

In the Court of Common Pleas yester-
day afternoon, the government in the
case against John ii. Barney for ped
ding adulterated milk. introduced the
testimony OF Stephen r. Sharples, State
Assayer OF Massachusetts, an expert Of
long experience in the analysis of milk,
who testified to the general correctness
OF the methods used by Mr.. Perkins.
The case for the defense was then
opered by testimony AZ to the effect OF
different kinds of food given to cows upon
the color OF he milk.
This morning the defense continued it's
case, which WAS com bination of the
testimony of chemical experts and OF
other milkmen. The testimony OF the
latter was introduced to show that differ
ent substances fed to cows affect the
quantity and color OF the milk. Cotton
seed and vegetables were named as some
OF these substances.
Frank l.. Titcomb. DIR. Herman j.
Wheeler, John G. Hebden and DIR. Peter
4. Austin, chemical experts of large aud
varied experience, testified to the crude
ness and unreliablen IS of the meth ods
used in Mr.. Perkins analysis Of the
mllk seized from the defendant. Tue
hrst-named was given n sample or he
milk sealed by Mr.. Perkins himself, to
make a test of. aud he found the milk all
ripht and above the standard 1t was also
demonstrated that certain vegetable pro-
ducts which cows might consume,
would produce the same reaction on an
analysis OF the milk as the coloring mat
ter analto.
Before the defence had completed its
case the court adjourned until two
o'clock.
The Civil Court.
Before Judge Rogers this morning the
action at replevin brought by the Michi-
gan Radiator Co. VS., William c. Baker,
was begun and is still pending.
Civil calender for Monday: Assigned
No. 6,372. General calender, Nos. 2,757,
3,547 $3.50, 3,577, 1858, $500, 3,662, 800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
LOVELY WOMAN,
An Alleged Insult to Her Causes George
w. Wilson, the Comedian, to bs As
saulted.

An Alleged Insult to Her Causes Georg,
w. Wilson, the Comedian. to bs As
saulted.
BOSTON, Dec. S.-A sensation was caused
in theatrical circles to-day by the an
nouncement that George w. Wilson, the
leading comedian OF the Boston Museum
stock company had been assaulted by an
angry husba nd, who resented an alleged
insult to his wife.
The husband in question is Henry
Cram, prominent contractor.
Monday night he called upon Mr.. Will
son behind the scenes at the museum.
accompanied by Mrs Cram aud friend.
lie accused Mr. Wilsol with insulting
Mrs. Cram, which was denied.
IL is then stated there were some angry
words INDUCED in, and that finally. as
Mr.. Cram was about To withdraw. he
overheard Wilson say, MRS. Cram be
v
He Immediately kicked in Wilson'S
dressing-room door aud alta eked him.
Several female members of the com
pany who were present endeavored to
prevent the free fight which was prom
lsed aud seized the irate husband before
more than one blow was struck
The affair caused a great commotion
and Mr.. Cram was finally induced TO
leave the theatre
Mrs. Cram is beautiful We man. n dis
tinct brunette aud has a large circle of
aequafntances- She has only known
wilson Tor about year aud had met him
twice before Monday night.
The comedian denies everything. even
the visit to the theatre and the assault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
The Society sIipper.

Modern Cinderellas do not lose their
slippers coming down castle staircases; /;
instead they give them into the hands Of
him who takes the place OF the prince. The
slippers thus presented are the same that
have graced shapely foot during many a
gay short hour OF frolic and dancing, and
in memory OF which they are kept as n
souvenir; while in some cases there is
still a more romantic episode connected
with this trihe OF satin and leather. For
instance, a half-hour in the conservatory
and aquestion asked and answered. They
are really the same, although they look
quite different having passed through the
hands OF the chemist and siiversmitb in
order TO make them suitable for mantle
decoration Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
An Opportunity TO Choose.

Ben Butler was once chairman of q
meeting at which Rufus Choate was
booked for an address. Mr.. Choate was
about to begin his address when a man
crawled up to Butler, and whispered to
bim that the joists in the floor and the
supporting beams were giving way be-
cause OF the heavy pressure on the floor,
and they were likely to collapse at any
moment. Butler turned to the man and
whispered to him: "Keep quiet" Then
turning to the audience, he said: "A
man has brought me information tha,
outside of this hall there are not less thar
10000 people clamoring for admission.
propose to adjourn this meeting to tn
Common, where We all can hear Mr
Choate. Now just see how quickly W.
can empty this hall" Meanwhile, Choat
tuggipg at Buffers coat tails, saying:
ben, don'tl Stop Ben. Why, I cam
see to read on the Common; my voic'
won't carry in the open air; can't maxi,
them hear" and SO on. After most o.
the audience had left, Butler turned
around to Choate, and said:
Say, Choate, would you rather delive
this speech here in this hall or in hi?
-Argonaut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08

Queen Elizabeth had an immoderate
love for jewelry, and the description
given of her dresses covered with gems OF
the greatest rarity and beauty reads like
a romance: For finger rings she had re-
markable fondness. Paul Hentzner, in
his Journey Into England" 1898, relates
that Bohemian baron having letters to
present to her at the palace at Greenwich,
the Queen, after pulling OF her glove,
"gave him her right hand to kiss, spark
ling with rings and jewels-a mark Of
particular favor"
Rings OF Italian workmanship are re-
markably beautiful. Venice particularly
excelled In this art. In the Londesbor-
ough collection, says the Detroit Free
Press, Is a fine specimen. The four claws
OF the outer ring, in open work, support
the setting OF q sharply pointed pyra-
midal diamond, such as was then coveted
for writing on glass. The shank bears a
fanciful resem alliance to a serpent swat
lowing bird, of which only the claws
connecting the face remain in view.
II was with a similar ring Raleig wrote
the words on the window pane: @Fain
would rise, but that fear to fall" to
which Queen Elizabeth added: al thy
heart fail thee, do not rise at all, ;" an i'm
piled encouragement which led him on to
fortune.
In the esborough collection is a
ring, doubtless gage d'smour, the hoop
OF which is richly decorated with quaint
horiated ornaments, cut upon its surface.
and filled in with the black composition
termed neillo, once extensively used by
goldsmiths in enriching their works.
This beautiful ring is inscribed within
the hoop" Mon Cor Plesor, "my hearts
delight,v
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08

Tobacco has never led the reason astray
destroyed the will or perverted sensibili
ty, says the New York Medical Record
The most hardened smoker enjoys perfeo
clearness OF mind.
Then the habit OF smoking, unlike alco
holism or morphine mania, can be broker
up permanently. Tobacco has none o
the seductions and dangers OF opium an,
hashish, OF ether, chloral and alcohol.
Its action on the nervous system /
weak and wholly especial. 1t does no
put TO sleep, but 10 calms and mollife
the sensibilities OF the organs.
II causes an agreeable torpor, durin
which thought continues lucid and tb.
capacity Of work undiminished. Such n
the attraction that IL exercises, and
which causes IL TO be sought for by 8,
many thinkers and students.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
A BAD FREIGHT WRECK.
Asmaseup In the n. Y. and N. II. Freight
Yard Delays Traffic for "A short Time.

smas0up in the n. Y. and N. II. Freight
Yard Delays Tranic for short Time.
Soon after IL o'clock this morning the
New York and New England local for
Washington, r. l., collided with frei Q hit
on frog and several cars were derailed
The local is made up of freight and pas
senger cars and leaves this city AT l1:3o
o'clock.
AT point below the Sabin street cross.
Ing the outward bound track is Joined by
freight siding, and AS the train rushed
along freight was being backed onto
the main line.
The rear cars of the freight smashed
into the local and for a moment there
was sound Of splintering wood and the
grinding of heavy wheeis on the road bed.
Five OF the freight cars were piled to-
gether In promiscuous manner and
three cars were driven violently off the
track
The cars were derailed by the force of
the collision and for several yards the
rail- and ties were twisted while the car
bodies were forced from the trucks and
assumed angles of different degrees.
Bnt little tune was lost in removing the
debris and traffic was suspended but a
short time. The cars were badly lam.
aged and the trucks and Journals were
twisted and warped No one was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
Two O'Clock PreciseIy.

Once an old Englishman, James Scott
by name, travelled about on business until
he was nearly eighty years OF age. He
became celebrated for his punctuality
and methodical habits. Upon one occa-
sion gentleman stopped at an inn much
frequented by Mr.. Scott, and saw fine
fowl cooking.
THAT is very good" said the hungry
guest. "You may serve that for my din
ner."
" You cannot have that, sir" replied
the landlord. "That is being cooked for
Mr.. Scott, the traveller"
:" know Mr.. Scott very WELL" said the
gentleman. "ls he stopping here7"
"Oh, no, sir" answered the landlord.
But six months ago he ordered fowl
10 be ready for him at precisely two
o'clock to-day, and we are expecting
him every minute"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08

Three Men Arrested Charged with the
Mount Vernon Murder.

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-Upon suspicion OF
having caused the death of Ellen New
ton, Coroner Drew of Mount Vernon, last
night caused the arrest, in New Rochelle,
Of two colored men, one Tiser % years
old, and Walter Langdon, "A years old,
ana locked them in the Jail at Mount
Vernon,
Coroner Drew will hot reveal the ma
ture OF the evidence, but says ft is sufii,
Client TO warrant their arrest and deten-
tion without bail
The arrest Of the men has reawakened
the interest in the case which was lag
glng through the impression that the
girl had committee suicide.
The autopsy performed by Doctor 9
Smith and Wesson, Tuesday, however
showed bruises on the body OF the gir |
that might have been caused by an as.
sault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
DYNAMITE FOLLY

Causes Terrible Explosion which
Fatally Injured One Man and Manned
Others.
MELRosE HIGHLANDS, Mass, Dc. s.
A large stick of dynamite exploded in the
midst of a crowd of workmen here
this morning and six were badly injured.
one fatally.
The men were digging a cellar. Simon
Daniels, the foreman, picked up a stick
OF the explosive aud hit il sharply acr
projecting piece Of rocks To break IN,
two
Instantly there was n terrible explo-
sion and the men were thrown in all
directions. Daniels is dying.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
WAR RREN

The turkey supper given by the ladies
of the Sc wing society connected with the
Baptist Church was we'll patronized last
evening.
The following young ladies and gentle
men are members of the whist club re-
Gently organized here: Misses Susie
chant, Alice Gardner, Hattie Hall, Maud
Phinney; Messrs. Richard j. Barker, Jr.,
Geooge Bullock, Jr., Frank Hall, Mar
cius Merchant, Charles and Edward Cut
Ter, Richmond Gardner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-08
INSOLVENT,
The Equitable Mutual Building and Loan
Association in the Hands Of n Rec.iv.r

The Equitable Mutual Building and Loan
Association in the Hands OF Receiver.
MILWAUKEE. Dec. s.-The EQUITABLE
Mutual Building and Loan Association
is in the hands of receiver. This was
national company aud was originally
located at La Cross.
William Danlan, one of tho stock.
holders, presented petition for n re-
cei> er and charged the srossest frauds
Two of the officers of the companv
have fled
Mr.. Danlan says in his petition thai tho
sum of s52.11 was paid in by stocl'
holders. and that the officers have taken
SCI 900.
The petitioner further says that tbsre
Is no money now in the treasury.