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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
PERISH IN FLAME.
Fearful Loss of Life and Property In
Boston.

Fearful Loss of Life and Property In
Boston.
Boston's great carnival of fire was con-
tinued Friday afternoon in the Wholesale
BUSINESS district, and at night thore were
three and one half acres Of smoking ruins
where once stood some OF the finest bust
ness blocks in the city, The financial
loss is in the millions, but the saddest
feature is the loss of life, which
cannot be definitely known now. but which
is thought to be at least twenty five, and
which may be much greater he scenes
Of the big Thanksgiving blaze OF 1889 were
repeated, with all the thrilling incidents
which attach to such calamities But
the danger seemed greater than at
that time, and in addition to call
ing for outside help to fight the fire,
it seemed best to call out the militia to as
sist the police in preserving order. The ex-
element in the street was intense. The
fremen spread their fire nets and caught
many, but the human bodies dropped so
fast that it was impossible to
catch all Those who landed in
the nets escaped with sprained limbs
and general shaking up. The poor fell
lows who struck the pavement were either
dead, dying or crippled for life. These
who witnessed the awful scene will never
forget it. The pitiful cries of girls impris-
oned in upper stories stirred the pulse of
every spectator, but it was impossible to
render aid The principal buildings burned
were the Ames Building and Emergency
Hospital The property loss is about
81, SOC, 600
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
FREE SILVER MEN ARE IN.
Attempt will BE Made to Run the Senate
Their Own Way.


The Washington Post publishes the fol-
lowing gossip as 20 the reorganization OF
the Senate: The work Of arranging the Sem
ate committee chairmanships is so far pro-
crossed that nearly all have been selected.
The most interesting development Of the
proceeding, however. Is the fact that the
free-silver men propose 10 run the Senate
their own way. and they are recasting the
Finance Committee so as to leave no doubt
OF the stand which the committee will take
upon any coinage bills that may come be-
fore it. The Democrats on the committee
up to the 18th of March were Senators Noor-
hees, Mcpherson. Harris, and Vance Sem
ator Voorhees, will be the Chairman of
the committee, and Messrs. Harris and
Vance, both outspoken free-silver men.
will remain Mr. Mcpherson will, however
step aside and take the Craftsmanship of
the committee of naval affairs. a place for
which he IS eminently fitted, and the other
Democrats on the committee will be
Senators Coke and Vest both OF whom are
aYowedly on the free coinage platform. 1t
will thus be seen that no matter what Mr.
Cleveland may desire, the personnel OF the
finance committee Is such as to make it
almost impossible for him TO dominate the
financial policy to be followed by the
Senate. All the anti silver men. such as
Mr.. Villas. Mr. Mcpherson and others, have
been purposely kept of the committee.
Senator Morgan will be chairman OF the
committee on foreign relations; Mr. Cock
rell, OF appropriations; Mr. Harris, Of the
District of Columbia; Mr.. German. OF print
ing Mr.. Mills, of library, and Mr. Palmer.
of military affairs
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
RUIN In VAST FLOODS.
Hundreds of Men Working Night and Day
to Prevent Disaster in Michigan.

Hundreds of Men Working Night and Day
to Prevent Disaster in Michigan.
Never before In It's history has Grand
River In Michigan been so high as on Sun
day. Hundreds of men were at work with
teams all along its course trying to pre-
vent the flood crossing the street road.
Great lines OF breastwor}1s we're thrown up.
ana every suspicious rivulet was cause for
alarm The bridges on the Detroit, Grand
Haven and Milwaukee road we're In immi-
nent danger Men were engaged TO weight
them down and tons of sand bags were
piled on them. Trains on the Detroit,
Lansing and Northern we're in confu-
sion. The treste at Portland gave
way and passengers had to be carted
around the washout and loaded on other
trains. There was no ice in the river to
speak of, but The current carried large
trees and debris of every description own
with terrific force The situation, as re-
ported from the center of the State 10 the
lake, is decidedly critical
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
VILLAGE SWEPT AWAY.
Many Lives Lost by sudden Rise of t
Danube

Many Lives Lost by sudden Rise of the
Danube.
A sudden rise Of the River Danube has
caused the loss of many lives In Gergely,
near Pako. in Hungary The rise of the
water drove the LOCO people of the village
out of their mud huts, and they sought
shelter in the village church and school
The water continued TO rise, and the
people. led by their pastor, offered up
earnest prayers for safety and moth
ers and children kneeled at the altar
beseeching the intercession of the saints
The raging streams covered the floors of
the two buildings and the people in panic
rushed out into the food. Fathers and
mothers carried their children and at
tempted to wade through the swift current
to higher ground T. he strong escaped,
but the weak we're carried away and
drowned. One woman and her five children
persisted, together with large number Of
Others. How many is not yet known.
Those who survived reached Pako IN a
most deplorable condition Almost the
entire village was carried away.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
May Not Favor Annexation.

President Cleveland sent message
10 the Senate Thursday Withdrawing the
Hawaiian annexation treaty which had
been prepared and transmitted to
that body during tho closing days
OF the Harrison administration While
Mr. Cleveland and his Secretary
Of state do not share their confidence with
anyone concerning this action, it Is gem
orally believed IN Washington that the
withdrawal Of the treaty means that the
new administration is not ln favor OF an
nexatlon aud will withhold the treaty AZ
least until the new Congress meet, IN the
fall
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
FOR The EAGLE.
A COLLATION. of News from
All Over the World.
A Feast Of Political, Commercial and Gen.
eraI Intelligence, Thoroughly Sifted
for Eagle Readers.
Under Arrest for BIackmaii.

Alice G. Patton, of $50 City Park avenue,
Columbus, Ohio. was arrested on Ave affi :
davits charging blackmail. The arrest
grows out of the attempt made to black
mail DIR. w, J. Means, dean of the faculty
of the Ohio Medical College She claims
TO be a niece of the late James G. Blaine
and a cousin of A. G. Patton well-known
and wealthy prison labor contractor. The
arrest dscloses features of the case that
plainly prove that the object was black
mail The magistrate released her on
bond. which was given by DIR. Charles b.
Ferrell, another physician, who she says is
her uncle. Detectives say they have evil
oence that five other women of good fam
lilies are complicated in the case
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Rank Omcers Sentenced.

The trials of officers OF the Anglo Aus
tralian Bank, which failed in 1892, have
resulted in Staples. the chairman of the
bank, being sentenced to penal seryitude
for five years; Norwood, the auditor, to
penal servitude for two years, and Harold
son, the accountant, to six months i'm
,prisonment The trial caused much ex-
,citement throughout Victoria, owing both
TO the high standing of the accused and
the widespread hardship attending the
failure of the Anglo Australian, the Mel
bourne Land Credit Bank, the Mercantile
Bank and other institutions of the colony,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
PRAIRIE FIRES IN KANSAS.
Several Farms Swept Bare of Buildings
and Two Lives Sacrificed.


Widespread and destructive prairie fires
have been raging in the vicinity OF Garden
City, Kan Saturday, Frank Gruner liv-
ing ten miles east of there, lost all his
buildings household goods farm imple-
ments etc, saving nothing but the cloth
ing of himself and family. j. M, Nett
rover, living ten miles north, was equally
unfortunate. Three school houses in the
north and east portions of the county were
also burned, and many farmers have lost
large stacks of hay and other property.
Monday strong wind was blowing from
the southwest, and word was received that
the farm OF Mr.. Anderson, seven miles
southeast, was swept bare by the flames,
and both Anderson and his wife so badly
burned that the husband soon died and his
wife cannot live. Extensive fires were
visible all night In the northwest. east and
south, and it is feared much damage will
still be done
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
KANSAS TRUST COMPANY FAILS.
Senator Ingalls, Loses Part of the $500, 900
Liabilities.

The Kansas Trust and Banking Company,
of which Senator Ingalls, is president, closed
its doors Monday, at Kansas City The IL
abilities of the concern are estimated at
$500, 900. and the assets will probably reach
s70O, 600 The company owns 10000 acres
of land in Kansas and about 100000
worth of property in Kansas City.
R. NJ Marley, general manager,
loses $3.50, 600 IRELAND Tufts, of Kansas
City. was appointed receiver by Judge Fos-
ter in the United States Court at Topeka
Monday There was about $4,000 ofsde-
posit when the bank closed i's doors Sem
ator ingalls, loses only about &c. 900 The
concern loaned considerable money on
Kansas property at boom figures aud was
compelled to take it in, and was unable to
realize as much as had been advanced.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Minor Washington Notes.

The President has accepted the resigna-
~tion of Governor w. NJ Stone. Of Iowa,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office,
Secretary Hoke Smith has appointed NJ.
Cooper Pope, of Washington, Ca, chief
of the division of lands and railroads,
Secretary's office, Interior Department,
vice T. A. Weaver. Of Pennsy lvania, re-
signed. Secretary Morton has been COM
PEELED on account of the insutfciency Of
the appropriation for the seed division OF
the Department of Agriculture, to sign an
order dismissing about sixty employees OF
that division.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
THREE HOURS A WEEK.
@ .eveland Limits the Time Ofice-Seekers
May Visit Him.

May Visit Him.
According to a Washington correspond
ent, office seekers experienced another
shock Wednesday when they read the new
rules the President established at the
White House. They give citizens who
want Office just three hours a week, and
even members of Congress only eight hours
per week. This proves very depressing and
many are contemplating early departure
Much anxiety is felt among members of
both parties over the delay of action in the
Hawaiian matter Those who favor an
nexation express belief that delay until
December, which would naturally follow
the sending of a commission to Hawaii
now will probably result In the English
taking possession before the meeting of
The Senate on some pretext which would be
easily trumped up This belief is
strengthened by the news that the En-
gish Consul still declines to recognize the
new government there.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
HIGH RATES FOR MONEY.
from the South aud West.
r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review OF trade


from the South aud West.
R. G. Dun s. Co. S weekly review of trade
says:
Business during the past week has been
affected by the severe weather, but even
more by the stringency and uncertainty in
the money markets. Rates for money have
mounted from So on call TO IS per cent
and for two days ruled above 10 per cent d,
but the extreme pressure has abated with
out any measure OF relief and on the an
nouncement that the treasury department
would not issue bonds, but would use the
bullion reserve in maintaining gold pay-
ments Withdrawals of money for the West
and South nearly ceased Gold to the
amount OF a million was offered to the
treasury in exchange for legal tenders by
the Bank of Denver and as much more by
one bank in Chicago, and rates in New
York fell to 9 per cent. There was some
liquidation in stocks. but none of import
ance in products, and 1t is evident that the
restraint of exports by speculation In the
chief staples is an important cause OF
monetary stringency and of loss of gold by
the treasury.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
BRUSSELS ANARCHISTS ARREsED.
Paris Police Capture Two Alleged Accom-
plices of Matthew.

Paris Police Capture Two Alleged Accom-
plices of Matthew.
he French police have arrested at Brus-
sells two brothers named schoupp on sus-
picion of Matching an anarchist dynamite
plot in connection with the notorious
French anarchist, Matthew. who was ac-
cused of being concerned in RavachoPs
crimes, and who is wanted by the French
authorities for supposed completely in the
deadly explosion at the Very restaurant,
where Ravachol was arrested. Two infer
nal machines and d Quantity of arms were
found in the lodgings occupied by the
Schoupp brothers, and the police believe
that Matthew is in Brussels, engaged in
contriving some villainous plot to be con-
sumtfiated possibly in Paris. The police
are on Matthews track and hope soon to
Ahave him under arrest.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
To Guard Against the Cholera.

DR.. c. o. Probst of Columbus, Ohio, Sec
rotary of the International Conference Of
Health Boards, left for Cincinnati where
he will meet DR.. J. NJ Mccormack, of
Bowling Green, KY, President Of the con-
ference. They will fix time and place
for conference of the health boards and
quarantine officials of the United States,
Canada and Mexico to provide against an
invasion OF cholera. The conference will
probably be held in Washington early in
April
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
- On mi. wav to Clear the strip.

Captain Bishop received orders TO clear
The Cherokee strip Of all intruders He
left Caldwell with hts commend for the
southern border of the strip, where II is
reported boomers ure crossing over In con-
siderable numbers. As soon as the troops
are out OF the way the boomers who haze
copyrighted on the Kansas border will
make a break for the coveted lands
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Fair supply of Gold.

sccretary Carlisle began businesswednes-
day with 81. 0s2. AS Of free gold This in
eludos g. 200. Oh which he obtained from
Denver In answer 10 his acceptance % the
offer which Senator Teller made 10 tho
senate for tho Denver banks and which
Secretary Foster declined 90 accept be-
cause the cost Of shipment from Denver
would. he said. be- equivalent io putting e.
premium 0u gold
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT.
William McAdoo Nominated for Assistant
Secretary of the Navy.

secretary Oh INC Navy
The President Wednesday sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate: William
McAdoo, OF New Jersey, to be assistant
secretary of the navy; Edward f Whit
sney, of New York, TO be assistant attorney
general, vice Abraham Parker, resigned;
PASSED Assistant Engineer Charles W. Rae,
Co be chief engineer: Assistant Engineer
William H. Allderdice, to be a passed as
sistant engineer; Capt Charles W. Will
dams, assistant quartermaster, to be
major and quartermaster; Capt James N.
Whelan, I'd cavalry, to be major; Capt.
Adam Kramer, 9th cavalry, to be major;
Capt. Ezra p. Ewers, 5th infantry, to be
major; First Lieutenant Fred W. Sidley, I'd
cavalry, to be captain; First Lieuten ant
Benz amin H. Cheever, 9th cavalry, to be
captain; First Lieutenant William II. O.
Bowen, 5th infantry, TO be captain.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Fatal Collision in Pennsylvanla.

A passenger train on The Central Di-
vision of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad crashed into VIII
mington and Northern freight train at
Chaddsford Junction, Pa, where the two
roads cross. killing Engineer Phillips OF
the passenger train, seriously injuring
Conductor Cummins. badly injuring an un-
identified passenger. and slightly wound
ing several others
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Gets His Pew Back.

Six years ago W. 3 Bowen. of West
Chester, Pa, was deprived of his pew in the
Catholic Church, S B. Spaulding, rector,
for refusing to send his children TO the
parochial school, Thursday Mgr satolli
restored Mr.. Bowens rights
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
REGULATE THE CROP SUPPLY.
Ex-Seeretary Rusk Tells What Farmers
Must Learn in Agriculture.

Must Learn IN AgrlCuItuft'
Ex-Secretary Rusk thinks the most inn
portant thing before the department OF
agriculture is to educate the farmers on
the questions of supply and demand and
teach them what crops to nro-
duce and in what proportion. There
has been too little attention paid
to supply and demand" he said. "1he
production of wheat and corn has been
overdone The question of supply and de-
mand regulates the profit the farmers get
A little shortage will increase the rice of
the whole crop, while a small surplus has
depressing effect Crops should be more
diversified. There are many industries that
in certain localities can be entered Into
proftablyn
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
NAMED BY CLEVELAND.
The President Sends List of Nominations
to the Senate.

President Cleveland Thursday set at
rest the minds of candidates for three
much coveted places, two of them diplo-
matte appointments The list is as fol-
lows: Josiah Quincy, of Massachusetts,,
to be Assistant Secretary of State;
Robert A. Maxwell, OF New York, to be
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General;
Isaac P. Gray, o. Indiana, to be Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
of the United States to Mexico; Patrick A.
Collins of Massachusetts,, to be Consul
General of the United States at London;
James H. Oakley, of Illinois, to be Assist
ant Surgeon in the marine hospital SER
vice
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

o. J. Thrun, the missing Oshkosh man,
who Is charged with attempting 90 deffaud
several Insurance companies has been
captured lu Nce Orleans Thrun's life was
insurea flr siI00l Last October his house
was burned snd ha widow claimed chat
rirun vas buried o. the ruins The come
nanlos have boon enutuftIus tbe claim ever
.I.ta.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Three Mexican Bandits Captured.

Captain George 7. Chase, of the Third
Cavalry. who is now with his troop in the
field in Duval County, Texas, announces
the capture of three Mexican bandits who
participated in the San Ignatio massacre
Dec 10 of last year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

The State of South Carolina has arranged
for placing It's new loan of $3.50, geo,
through the Baltimore Trsst Company.
with a syndicate of New York, Baltimore,
and Richmond capitalists. The bonds bear
AZ per cent interest and run for forty
wears
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
TEN MINERS HURT.
Terrible Explosion In CoIliery Near Con-
nellsviile, Pa.

nellsville, Pa.
mine explosion occurred at the Whis-
sett coal works. near Connellsvllle Pa.
Five have been recovered from the mine
and taken to the town The mine boss
cannot recover and six OF the miners were
very seriously burned about their faces
and bodies, so that their recovery Is doubt
full 1t is thought that the gas has been
accommodating in the mine for some time.
Information is very mesger. but the ex-
plosion was probably caused by naked
lamp carried by one OF the miners
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

The New York Senate passed. tfs lH IN
reimburse Goy t.aasr .5r .o 100000 ..d.
vaueed Zoe lrp ISLAND Iufre I0.. .0...,,
panic hnd also Appropriated f...0.. ...ss
tocnmp.nte tho sa.H tH. Uu4...u a....
gatIou fought the mea.aro ......
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Roies VIII Not Run.

"Under no circumstances will I allow my
name to be used in connection with o third
term. This is what Governor Boies, of
Iowa, said the other day in reference to
the stories that he would again tie
candidate for the office OF governor
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

Asa meeting of che stursha|iora 20 tho
Edison Flceir.a ilumluatng Compaaf Dc
was voted tn inefeaso 600 capital atHrh
frnm 81. l00 900 90 81 t0l.Hl0 AZ extensive
enlargement 90 sac buslutia n c1atrm-
aI4tai
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
OHIO nrnte Cnntnrn.l

John HlshNurdeu, who escaped jall at
Van Vert Ohio. und was reraptured nj
Lima. was arraisned. pleaded guilty. 20
criminal assault. and was sentenced ta ten
years ln the pcnlteuta,Y Us Victim vas
hi, cousin, youus glr. .yer .lt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Declined the Honor.

Lynan J. Gage declines to be a candidate
for mayor Of Chicago. Carter II. Harrison,
the Democratic nominee, has been strongly
opposed by the entire press Of the city. ex-
cept the Times his own paper-and two
evening papers the Mail and the Dispatch.
Led by the editors, public meetings have
been held to select citizens candidate TO
oppose Harrison, but one after another the
gentleman approached have declined to
run. The latest plan was 70 vote for a
candidate by newspaper ballot, and it was
this that led to positive refusal by Mr..
Gage to accept the nomination under any
circumstances.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18

Washington's Senator Is Allen.
Gov. McGraw, OF Washington, appointed
John B. Allen United States Senator
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
Killed by Name or Nostrum.

Hoken Queerness. a Norwegian hermit
who lived at Minneapolis died suddenly of
an overdose of favorte patent nostrum
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-18
KILLED by Cowboy without Provoeatio

Samuel Steel Of Las Cruces. n. NJ. was
killed by John Roper, a cowboy. Roper
had met and robbed Mexican on the road
near town and Steel came along driving a
dairy vagon. when Roper fred on him
without provocation, killing him instantly.
Steel was an exemplary young man and a
nephew OF Associate Justice J. r. McFie
and formerly resided in Illinois Roper Is
In Jail There is talk OF lynchng.