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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Prairie Fires i'm Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA, 1. T., March 21.-Prairis
fires have been raging extensively In differ
emit parts of the territory. In Cleveland
county several houses and a number OF
barns, besides many tons of hay were de-
stroyed and little girl SO badly burned
that she will die.
In Payne coursy large area was swept
clean of everything and east of here in a set
Element a numI ~ of houses were burned
with their copte.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
An Eastern Mar Preferred

WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 16.-The con-
gressmen who approached the president to
present the claims of the western candidates
for the Office of Commissioner of pensions,
are authority for the statement that Mr..
Cleveland informed them that he had about
determined to appoint an eastern man ia
this position and that the Office would have
gone to General Slocum, of New York, il
his advancing years had permitted him to
undertake the Onerous duties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Many DISAPPOINTED Peop1e.

TOPEKA, March 16.-A great many who
looked in the official paper to find the mis-
Cellaneous appropriation bill we're surprised
to find that it was not printed and conse
Quently no money could be drawn upon the
appropriation. The bill was sent by mis-.
take to the state printer. The treasurer's
office was filled with people who were very
much disappointed to learn that they would
be compelled to stay here another day tc
draw their pay
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
no Knock Out Roar ds of rrad.-

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, March 16-Repre-
sentative Kent, of Chicago, has introduced
bill in the legislature ito prevent gamb-
ling in grain, beef, pork, lard, or provis-
ions by corporations, brokers or others"
up the Chicago board of trade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
RAILROAD Commissioner Case

TOPEKA. March 16.-The supreme court
has set the quo warranto cases against Com
missioners Anthony and Mitchell for April
4. The case of Mitchell will turn soIeiy
upon legal points and will be quickly set
tied. Evidence that must be introduced
in the Anthony case will delay the decision
from day to day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Free Gold in the Treasurv

WASHINGTON, b. c., March 16.--The free
gold in the treasury has been built up till
it aggregates more than s5,OOO,OOO. Sew
eral more offers we're received from west
ern points, aggregating $500, 900. Secre-
tary Carlisle Is accepting these offers as
fast as he can supply the small treasury
notes for them.
Mr.. Hepburn, comptroller of currency,
has called for a report of the condition of
the national banks at the close of business
Monday, March 6, 1893.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Will Probably Accent

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 16.-Dr. Black
we'll prominent Cherokee, is quoted as say
ing: The provisions in the bill that the
Cherokees, out of the moneys received. shall
pay intruders for Improvements prior to
their removal by the government from the
Cherokee nation, will be bitterly opposed by
Chief Harris and his followers. x-Chief
Bushyhead and the conservative element are
IN favor of accepting this PROVISION.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
statistieian Dodr. mu.t Co

WASHINGTON, d. C. March 21.-Secretary
Of Agriculture Morton Is about to make an
appointment in his dep rtment that will
cause q sensation. The veteran statisticlan
of the department, Alfred Dodge, who gives
the country the monthly crop report. will be
retired, and his place will be flied by Labor
Commissioner Henry VI. Robinson, of Mich
igan. The appointments will be announced
this vaek
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Protest Against Free Corn.

CRY OF MEXICO, March 21.-The decree
Of President Diaz removing ali import du-
ties from corn, cormeal and beans intso-
luced into Mexico from the United States
and all other countries after March Is has
called forth protest from several states OF
Mexico, where good corn and bean crops
we're raised the past season
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Financial Results of tho Jubilee.

ROME, March 16.-The pecuniary result or
the papal jubilee is gain to the Golfers of
the vatican of upwards of 81, 25O, 600 in money
as well as jewels. plate and other valuable
articles estimated to be worth $1,000, 900
more. The duke of Norfolk heads the list
with an Offering of $3.50, 900. and next comes
the Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria,
with $4,000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
K.nnesau Mountain Landis.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March O.-The
name of Secretary Gresha1n's new private
secretary is KeEnesaw Mountain Lands.
The father of young Mr.. Lands was a
soldier in Gresham's regiment. When Ores
ham was wounded in the battle Of Kenne-
saw Mountain Mr.. Lands insisted on be-
slowing the peculiar name upon his infant
son, born about the same time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
The Single Tax idea.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 1s.-After trying
the single tax system about two years the
little town of Hyattville. Prince Georges
county, this state, is about to 60 back to the
old system. A number of the citizens of
the township took the case 20 the court OF
appeals, and a decision was handed down
declaring the system unconstitutional
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Mad. Grand r corder.

ToPEKA. March 20.-Bestor G. Brown, o.
this city, has been appointed grand recorder
for the grand commandery, knights Tenn
plar. of the state.
The appointment was made by c. E:
Culp, of Salina, the grand commander of
the state. Mr.. Brown has accepted the posi-
ton. He succeeds the late John Brown,
of Kansas CITY. Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
The Hawaiian Commission.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 16.-E1-Con-
gresham Blount, of Georgia, was summoned
to Washington by telegraph and is here. II
il SAID that he will be the head of commits.
sion which is to be sent Immediately tc
Hawaii and that his presence in Washington
Is for the purpose of receiving instructions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
They All Go That Road

WEST BAY CRY, MICH, March 2o-It is
said that the endowment society of the Order
of Juno are about to apply for a receiver.
The members claim that there should be
st least $4,000 in the endowment fund and
there il only SIS, 400. Some members have
paid in from $50 TO SIPS apiece.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
Two Palace. Attacked.

ROME, March 21.-Within a few days two
palaces of this city have been the scene Of
bomb explosions One of them was occu-
pied oy United States Minister Potter; but
little damage was done.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-03-25
R..,1n. From tia. Union Pacific.

Bos1os, March 1a.-The resignation Of
President Clark, of the Union Pacific, has
bean received In Boston. officials here re-
cret his withdrawal, but say his resignation
simply means a personal loyalty to the
Gould interests.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

They tInd the Rattle Greek Wreck.
Goserasr Rica's Views

L,vsfxa. Mich. Oct Il Railroad
Commissioner billings is going 70 order
an investigation - tho Rattle Crceis
wreck NJ once With special reference ia
Tie question What ssst the cars on
fircYT lie thinks the car store - largely
responsible for the terrible loss ~ life
The statutes - the state provide that
railroad companies are o. beat their
ears by generating the beat foF warm
ing the cars. outside and independent -
said cars. or by the usa q hestere 10 the
cars 80 couetfucfe~3 that IN caee Il scci-
dent u Wili he practically impoesit3e for
The IRE % escape frual the stove %
heater ~ A. - pet Gre q the ears
tsDvernor Rich expressed himself very
ssrenrls On She ssoliisien a. Battle t'reek.
"Durifz al my sEperseace as faiiro8i
commissions ! % nof recsn q snxie
instance where vesfshBie1 cHrs weve
tsia~ctF.r1. The cars in TIE preef..rsi
lfsin uesr al DAP craehes sna acre
ezSiig sta asissi ~ a. rs nfe efn 81
fior that the stste sfrsif pfsFitif ~
lss eeffain kf,eclhcsfsotss co. baIidiffe
f8av e,aehes Iherp ss ~ rrsHsn Sly
sura ears silfsai3 raf - So ffranF ss
sisepers OF csgtss, ! Suoe teal isie
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

He Biamcs Engineer wooliey for tise
Collision.

PoRr Hvkos. Mica. Oct 2l.-Con-
ductor John Burk of train No. y. which
was wrecked in the Battle Creek collis-
ion. is lying at his home in a precarions
condition. His ieg is not broken. as az
first reported. but his back is injured
and his head is cut and bruised, one ear
being terribly distigured. Mr.. Burk left
the tunnel depot two hours late at 10
o'clock Thursday night, and lost time
instead Of making it up. His train con-
sisted OF twelve cars. Il received orders
at Lansing" said he. ito pass No. o tn
the double track at Nichols. j was in
car No 1893. the third from the engine.
when the collision occurred. You know
we always have TO slack up at that point
for the Michigan Central semaphore.
and we were running at tho rate OF
fifteen miles an hour. Suddenly, like
the crash OF cannon, the collision oc-
CURED. In flash the car was
upset towards the north side
and quickly filled with dense
smoke from the overturned stoves
and lamps. BY an awful hard tussle |
managed to break open two windows
and climbed out and dragged a woman
after me. took her TO a shanty near
by ard was returning TO help others
when l realized | was hurt aud could do
nothing more. and was taken TO build
ing near by. think there were thirty
five people in car 1863 aud most Of them
were smothered 10 death by the gas and
smoke" Burk could not talk long of
the horrors Of the scene. He was sun
ering acute pain and his mind. though
clear. was evidently much affected by
the strain he had gone through. Those
poor suffering beings" he gasped. Il
can hear them now. 1t was awful. l
don't blame Bert Scott" he added. "he
has always been careful man. blame
Engineer Woolley."
Burk's story was told before he had
seen any reports or read the newspapers.
Conductor Scott and Engineer Woolley
are really freight men aud have been
doing passenger service only since the
worlds fair rush began. Woolley is
twenty-four years old. and has been an
engineer three Years
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
FIR sADLIER's SAD TASK.
Vain Search of the Morguc for Fr.
Ciark's Kemains


BATTLE CREEK. Mich. Oct. 2L-A tele-
gram was received today by Father Sad
lier from Toronto. asking Cor informa-
ton about the Rev. Father Clark Of
Brantford. Ontario. who was known 10
be travelling on the train. The telegram
described the missing priest as being a
short man OF slight buitii, with dark
hair. one front tooth filled with gold.
wore dark overcoat aud short under
coat and weighed lJ0 pounds. Consider
ing the condition OF the bodies the only
item therein Of any use for the purpoee
OF Identification was the Fact that one
OF the front teeth was filed with
gold. With heroic fortiiude Father
Sadlier went to the morgus TO pursue an
investigation on this line, IL il unnec
essary 20 detail the awfulness of has
task. When he vas met on the stair
way, after an honest attempt TO lind
what wac left on earth of his brother.
great bands Of perspiratioa stood on his
brow. His face was drawa. and he was
suffering from the deeaest emotion.
Setting bis jaw 90 repress The feelings Of
horror that would phase the bravest Of
men when going through what he had.
he said: Il am afraid it's 10 use. ] shall
ask for better description by wire and
then make another attempt" Only the
gold filling in front iootsi a. identify a
man. when many of the poor victims Of
the furnace were without heads made
his search fruitless
Relatives Of a. X Wasncr ~ Brock
port. " v. are here tryinS 30 find cot u
he perished IN the wreck. The relatives
of Peter Mcdonald q Rochester. \. y.
think that he wss burned 20 death in
the fire.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
NO ONE KNOWS THEM
Remains Of Wreck Victims Are
Unidentified.
ENGINEER woOllEy TO BLAME
Holocaust Due 90 His Disobcyiag Or.
ders--Insense BITTERNESS Ekpre~sed
Against Railway ofhcisis.

Battle cRrEK. 0cs. 21.-This city 10
still wholly given orer 30 the swf,sl
horror Of yesterdays railroad disaster.
Ii hangs over private houses and busIi.
ness establishments like = nightmare.
The long row OF eharred and blsckenea
remains lying in the damp and darkened
basement OF the undertaking establish
ment permeates and saddens every walk
OF life. The horror Of IL cannot be
shaken .of. aud 10 cue feels like taking
Up the customary duties of life until the
matter il disposed Of.
There is strong feeling of indigna-
ton % add to the intense excitement
which has prevailed in this city since
yesterday morning. The terrible sacri-
lice Is regarded an the result OF criminal
caRelessness on the part OF railroad ofs-
cials and employees The feeling against
Engineer woolley and Conductor Scott.
OF the train which preciptated tho
wreck. is very bitter. but there is also
intense bitterness against the higher
raiiroad officials. al whose door tho real
responsibility for the accident is laid.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

Amendments so Have "a Done BY Con-
tract Defeated

" wtsHIssros. Oct Ala the hosiss
to4ak tie bali 20 r-organizs the system
Of "a bile prfating znd distribution %
doedments resumed. the questioa be;ng
thb amendmcnt offered BY Mr.. Beltz-
hcover that the printing for the exssu-
tive departments be done by private
parties under eohtrzct The amendment
was rejected. a. was also ono that all
biRaks and blank books required by the
exequtive department be furnished ~
contrast
The reading % the bah having been
cotnpieted the house agreed 10 the
anlrfadments adopted in committee OF
the whole and the bill was placed on It's
psAssage. The vote resulted: Yeas. 10.
NAYS. 3. and Mr.. Beltzhooser raised the
point Of no quorum and the yeas and
nays were ordered The call resulted:
ieis. IT,; nays s, No quorum ap-
pexkIng.
Ia motion of Mr.. Richardson at 3
o'clock the house adjourned until Mon
day at l. o'clock.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

SAGINAW. Mich. Oct. 2l.-A fine bed
of Z, psum. otherwise known as alebas-
ter rock. has been discovered near the
lane of the Saginaw. Tuscola 4 Huron
faiifoad. east OF Baypor;. and from the
Investigations made iG several places it
i proved by experts to be Of supcsior
quality to that taken from tho beds at
Alsbsster. IL lies only eight feet below
the surface. and every farmer in that
locality Who digs a well comes across
the mineral al about that depth. indica-
tlng that 10 IL apparently inexhaustiple.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
Iaaham County Supervisors

M1soS. Mich. Oct 2l-The board OF
Supervisors. Ia session al this place this
week. have made the following elections:
C0Inty drain commissioner To succeed
O. &. Posi, Col. J. \. shannon of Macon;
member of the county hoard of school
examiners. 10 succeed j. J. Phillips of
Lansing: G. r. Bird. principal % schools
at leslie; county superintendent of the
poor. 20 succeed Alexander Mcmillan OF
Lanang. William Longztrecs of Lansing
They report the amount 81 tax To be
levied al sll .S-9,3. Including the state
ApportiOnment % 60 sss4sl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
chrl.,ian Conference omocr..

MAPLE RsPIns. Mich. Oct. 2l.-The
Michigan Christian conference. in ses-
son here. has elected the following
oficers. President. tne Rev. Cyrus Men
deuha.l of Oxford. vice Iresidest. tho
Rev H. +. Millard ot Portland: secre.
tary. the Rev. +. Nudge. Eritton. treas
ufer. Isaac Hewitt. Maple Rapids. trus
tees II. " Hoiiistcr Oxf0sd. r. T. New.
toa. Maple Rapsds. James Wright Brit
ton. ami the Rev. !. \. Ycung. IexinS.
ton. An able sermon vas delivered last
evening by the Rev ID. +. MiIlard.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
coRoNER's JURY DIscHAaGEp
Public Criticism forced the Sam
nsonfng or q New Jury.

BArTLx CREEK. Mich. Oct 2i.-The
coroner this afternoon discharged the
jury drawn yesterday. because of public
criticism over the accidental fact that
one Of the members OF the jury was q
brother law Of the superintendent Of
tile road and another one was attorney
fer the railroad Another Jury was im-
paneled this afternoon.
The coroner has notified the division
superintendent that he expects the pres
encs of all men who had anything TO do
with the accident at the inanest on
Monday. and the superintendent says
that he viil see that they are all here.
Investigation by the raslrusd authorities
shows that the wreck took fire from the
stove instead ~ the oil Tampa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

Ply u m0nsy xzs les than the wants of
The epuntry required. and declared that
ths repeal Of that lzs soald bs oos u
me ~oesS criasss that coald b commlt.
t@a asaiasi sorlsy. At thls posat hs
sss as<sd hy Mr.. voorhees, whsthsr Il
soeifi BE Agreeable to him - yield. -
ne efderstooes that he ooaid rot con-
cia.ij tina sssuing.
eznnot conciads Cor too ot three
more dsys' Mr. jones answered. Il
hops that Al subssqusnt period shall
Dc apis 10 eoctlnus my sfgunent
lhen seoste az 4 p M. afser short
executive secsion. took q recess till 10
o'ebsck Monday morning next
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

Psrrciiiscs to Make Trnui,ie fssr Glad
STONE " Not fnsroduced.
ff....-.....l.. a.. a.. 1 lz...a f..... lan

itNFtHni ~ ~ fi'ra ~ t-sesI
Isoxpov. oct. 2i. The rarpeilitss ur
der the lea.isrrhip sf John and william
R~lmoud are preparing 10 make trsnl1le
aeain fns Mr. Chinatown lnirss fhs
government vili nssseff b. the intrOdUc
ton a .tan giving fnspcisl AID sud
compensation ~ the evittei tenants m
ireland. tbry sii esthdrae their saD
t.orf frtsm The clshits't. The parosllites
wall get fheir erhfAyu l1i 4 fr Glad
stones majority ee'stns likely 90 be ~
ducr'd tc the ,ianass Isnini are ths fate
- the crstruu,enf lrcomes fnvfiivesi
The anti Psrueiiiirs have sffenee5 O.
hosa > cnufers.ucc sSfh thc parneiiiies
enrly ~ Npteu.l-ef ~ifh vse~ toesfd
restsssne iarnspof ,rsueen ths fsciio1ss.
Mr. tsiaostfsBe - busy drsffin4 The
Welsh iteestsisiifbwent hili Ha u
drawing - ususl upon be marvellous
resources t9 fnd d Dfw way uuf - ca
dsfhcaltiea He tsf discovered already
. eiupls esltition ~ re grsa,lew- Hs
vii ronseDl. fnf instance. that ns
church - Wales, tsefs BOT sncfsly ths
Church a TAgiznd N Waies The frst
clause IN htl hiD xlsl G1nelitote the -.
issine arrs ihfe Neisn thurrb endef
The srchfashpfrir n - Issffis The
stfseqpen1 flanse eli sfrcift flse nc-
tale ~ fke diesstsA 3isisiBf Irocte
Isfe con~ffsatfFts have staFted r.
rort thss Mr fslsfefo1,s uIH fbs1sion
ifss csn8i1siurs ser thf Nidisfisiar ois-
tract a the be1t eieetian, iecsass q
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

AvEni:I- Mich. Oct 81 4 ehinrie
jointer IN the mill of u. =. Maioney' .
bursi Wi.h terrific force. seiiding ffsg
ments through the r,,of arsi SIDES ~ the
building Five minBtes later the Will
would have heen fan e mrn and lee
conlsi have escaped dsa;h- The fsiii
ADD machinery are badly damaged aud
vask viii l,e stopped Tor some tins
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
STRUCK NATURAL GAS.
Vein Tapped Forty Feet Below th
Surface While Boring FOR Water.

WAYNE. Mich. Oct 2I.-Natnral gas
has been discovered on the farm OF
Hugh Austin. about quarter FROM of n
mile FROM the village. Austin was Dor
ing for water. At a depth of forty feet
vein OF gas was struck which. mingled
With mud aud water. spouted twenty
feet Ia the air. The gas was ignitcd.
burning fiercely until sevcp or eight
feet were consumed. Mr.. Austin, who
desired water rather than gas stopped
the leak temporarily. but will probably
take steps soon FOR piping the gas. lie
thinks ne has struck gusher large
enough 10 supply the village.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
Tryi,,e 20 sh,old woole,.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. Oct. 81. Fire
man Joseph Turner is supposed 10 have
overheard the conversation between
Conductor Scott and Engineer Wooley.
about which those two men differ so
radically. He admits that he heard the
conversation. but claims he doesn't 10
member just what was said. IL is bs-
lieved that he is trying 10 shield Engir-
eer Wooiey.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

BATTLe CREEg. Mich. Oct 1.-THE
following Is a copy q the order they re-.
ceiyed AT this station; Garry red sig.
nails for section No g. engine 81 from
Battle Creek 10 Durand: meet No. 3.
engine los. s,n double track. Meet No
II. engine 496. az Charlotte; all other
trains due here arrived. No water at
Charlotte"
The order sent 10 Conductor Burk Of
No. o at Lansing. reads AS follows: Run
TO double track for No. q.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

Elmer si-co Filled Pull of lead by
John jacques

BELlEvrE. Mich. Oct II. - Elubcr
Sisco. a colored man. lies IN precarious
condition at The home - John jacques.
with eighty No huckshoi lodged IN
HE body.
w.ll Holden caught Sisco and Jim
Lrscomh, a white man, robbing his
turkey roost and fired away with a
shosgun Deputy Sheriff Cooper has
both Holden and Lnscofnh under ar
rest. but 10 action vili be taken until
he knows whether Sisco vill live or dle
Public sympathy is y ith Holden.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

WAfHiSGToS. Oct. 2i.-The president
ss1nt the following nominations 10 the
senate to-day: Needham G. Collier of
Nfw Mexico 20 be associate justice OF
tie supreme court % the territory 81
New Mexico Marcus ID. Case as pos
master at Manchester. Michigan. Robert
Alopuey a postmaster at Ontonago3.
Michigan. l. q. Prestela az Prestel. Clare
county. Michigan. vice &. l. Dolph. re
s5rta1
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Herbert Bistner shot Through the
Heart by Eddy Nelson.

RocERs CRY. Mich. Oct. 2i. Herbert
Bttner. aged Is years. the eldest son 81
Paul Bittner, brewer Of Crawfore
Quarry in Presque Isln county. was &C.
cidentaily shot and almost instantly
killed by Eddy Nelson. a companion az
about the same age. yesterday. The
two boys Here sitting on Mr.. Bittners
doorsteps young Nelson handling gun.
said 10 t,e ON half cock. Somehow.
young Nelson cannot explain, the gun
was discharged and. the ball entering
Herbert Bittner's chest immediately in
the region OF the heart. be died in
few moments before medical aid, which
had been Immediately summoned. could
arrive
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-10-22

ArEIsN. Msch.. Oct n. The smbey.
% y bills q Tecumseh bv Supervisor
tihue of Cambridge sas reached in the
circ1if court yesterday. The defense
val erdeavcr g. show that Gibbe makes
tbs accusation ior the purpose of cover
ing his own crookedpess ia handling
Mrs. John J. ADAMS estate. aud the
people wiii cDnsend that Bills ueed the
: 40 for his own private convenience.