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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
oYnAMiTEss' WORK.

A Non Union sailcrs' Boarding H01se -
San Francisco -Biew~LFp-1weH Hea
Instaatiy Killed. Two Mortsiy and ar
other Seriously InJured-A Terrible
Scene After the ExpiosI0n. 80 . ~
SAN Francisco. sept ~ a--Abeut 1850 ;
yesterday morning a terrific explosisn.i :
supposed to have been that Of dSpa,s,
mite bomb, occurred at the non-uniou
sailors boarding house and eaioou Of
Mr.. and Mrs John Curtin, located On 1
Main street, between Folsom and Har.z
rison. The sidewalk. in front Of Cur
tins boarding house where the expao.L'
sion occurred was torn to pieces
and the buildings on either side
of Curtin's wer, badly shattered.
| Five men who werc standing
! near the spot where the explosion
occurred were buried in the debris,
two being killed, two mortslly wound
ed and one seriously injureo- The
scene after the explosion was appalling
| in the extreme. One mans face was
blown off, another both legs, and all
of them were completely stripped Of
their clothing and covered with blood.
smoke and cinderS Even the firemen
in the engine house next door were
daunted at the sight, and visited for
the patrol wagon, while the wounded
with shattered limbs and torn faces
screamed and writhed in agony on the
bloody ground.
George Holiness q stevedore, apd Brick
McGinnis, n non-union sailor, were in
stantly killed, and their bodies were
removed to the morgue. William 7.
Mckenzie, who was badly burned all
| over the body, and Edward Murphy e
and Charles Bernard, who were terri
bly, lacerated from head to foot, have
since died.
Young Curtin, son Of the proprietor
of the boarding house, said TO n United
Press reporter that he believed the ex-
plosion to be the outcome OF trouble
between his father and the union sail-
ors. THE bomb" said Curtin, 81
saw near the door. There was valise
and something wrapped in a blsnket,-
saw the fash and" At this point
in the conversation the young man lost
consciousness and when he came to
he continued: 81 was standing out
side but did not see who left the valise
and blanket there. My father knows l.
do not know what happened after that
binding flash"
Mrs. Curtin, in an interview last
evening. said: These men who did
this came here last Thursday night
after men. would not tell them
where they were. They came again.
and finally had one of the same men
arrested who has just been arrested to-
night"
Shortly after the bodies had been re-
moved from the scene Of the explosion,
three union sailors. John Tyrrell,
James Wood and Torrance Tracey,
were arrested on suspicion of having
caused the explosion and were hurried
off to Jail. Tyrreil was identified by
Mrs. Curtin as the man who said to her,
few days before: Your days are
numbered. Wen fix you," or words
to that effect ...
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

THAT ''pickpocket with n conscience
who returned a railroad ticket which
he had taken from a lady's pocket at
the worlds fair is most remarkable
man in more respects than one. A man
who prosecuteS successful search for
4 woman's pocket and then has any
trace of conscience left is certainly a
phenomenon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

THE ancient Indians of the Ohio val
ley made coins of anthracite coal This
is only additional evidence that there
is nothing new under the sun. The
fuel dealers are to-day coming money
from the same material, though in a
more indirect manner. Those Indians
knew 4 precious mineral when they
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

On November next the present
electors of Colorado will vote upon a
constitutional amendment which de-
clares that every female person shall
be entitled to vote at all elections. and
i'll the same manner in all respects as
male persons. In effect its adoption
will bc the striking out of the word
male" from the present voting laws
1t is proposed to give the franchise to
women under precisely the same con-
diticns as il is given to men.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

HERR MOsT says this country is so
rich that if the rich would divide with
the poor it would not be necessary
for anybody to do any work for ten
years, and all the while everybody
could live on champagne and oysters.
Who's going TO cook the oysters?
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

SExToNs are proverbially long-lived
men. Not many of them, however,
can surpass the record of Mrs. Sarah
Kitchen, who recently departed this
life at the age of %, she having been
for seventy-four years the faithful sex
toness of Leicestershire church. Thus
it is proved that, in still another direc-
ton, women can meet men on the same
ground and hold their own.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

Mrs. CYRUS w. FIELD, wife of the
young man who bears his illustrious
fathers name, has made a commenda-
BILE innovation by becoming a partner
in New York millinery house. Her
husbands portion of the senior Fields
estate was squandered by the elder
brother in whose trust he had confided
1t, and now, while he is trying to re-
trieve his fortunes as American consul
at Brunswick, Germany, his wife has
not only embarked her money in a
business venture, but will also devote
her time to it as we'll Mrs. Field says
she sees no reason why woman should
not become a good business man.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

TRAMPs cost Germany few years
ago, it is estimated, $4,000, 900 annual
ly for aims and food. Asystem of 800
work stations and lodging houses, 10
Gated at intervals equal to about a half
days tramp, has practically wiped out
the evil. ANY man who tramps in Ger
many has to make business of it and
earn his meal by manual labor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
An Exchange of shot. with Negroes.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. ;. Sept. 25.-Mem-
bert of the train crew of the VAN
dalia west-bound train that arrived
here at o'clock yesterday morning
had a shooting experience with two
negroes between indianapolis and here.
They were found on platform. and
when order,d off drew revolvers on the
conductor and brakeman. The con-
ductor drew his revolver and several
shots were exchanged
just after leaving his engine here at
the end of the same run, Fireman
Blake was assaulted by two men ans
SERIOUSLY injured
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

The gentlemanly proprietor of the
street corner telescope says business is
looking up. The financial jest first
gained currency during the panic of
1857, but it has the ring OF the true
metal and ought to be good for several
more periods of depression.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

THE biggest percentage of increase
in population on record in this country
was made when the Cherokee strip ac-
quired 100000 inhabitants in a few
hours Not all of them will remain,
but it was very respectable boom for
an off year, nevertheless.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
ELEcrRIcrrY ana steam had their frs,

ELECTRICITY ana steam had their first
tug of war at the worlds fair. An old
Baltimore & Ohio engine weighing 81 4
tons was pltted against an electric en-
gine weighing % tons. They were
coupled with a cable 20 feet long. At
q signal both were pulled wide open. ="
The electric engine buzzed and scat
tered lightning over the surrounding
country, but was unable to bulge the
ancient engine. The latter simply gave
a couple of puffs and walked away
with the lightning bug. This will be
good news for those who hate to see
an old institution depart. The locomo-
tive is here to stay little while longer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
pefau,tIng Ca.hIer Macbeth Located.

ISDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Sept, 25.-Frank
S. Macbeth, cashier of the grand lodge
knights and Ladies' Of Honor, who dis
appeared when the grand lodge met
here two weeks ago, leaving q shortage
of nearly $40, 600. was located yester-
day in Decatur, Ill The superin-
tendent of police received a telegram
from the chief of the Decatur police,
saying that they had Macbeth there
and he was in bad condition II has
been said by friends that his mind has
been nm balanced for some weeks His
son started at once for Decatur to bring
him home.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
A Surprise for the omcers of the Big
-Four.

ISDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Sept 24.-Orville
Duncan, brakeman on the first section
of the Big Four train that was wrecked
at Kankakee some days ago, was ar
rested on a telegram from officials at
Kankakee early yesterday morning.
Big Four officials are very much sur
prised at the arrest, as 1t Indicates that
their company and not the Illinois
Central is To- be held responsible for
the accident , -
Duncan was.seen at the station, but
refused to talk further than to say that
he did his duty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
4 Russian Armor-CIad Supposed to be
Lost

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 2s.-The iron
monitor Roosalka. of the Russian navy.
is believed to have gone down in .
storm in the Gulf of Finland, while on
her way from Revel TO Helsengors-
Much wreckage. apparently from her,
has been washed ashore. and the body
of n Russian marine was picked up yes-
terIay on the coast opposite the point
where she must have been during .
high gale several days ago. She put
to sea with twelve officersand 100 men,
all Of whom are believed 10 be lost
She was built twentv-fye years age
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

THE dress coat for walters is to be
abolished in the leading Swiss hotels
This will go far toward depriving them
of one of their long enjoyed privileges,
that of being mistaken for noblemen
in temporary difficulty.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
The State Beauty.

Miss Katherine Turner. who will rep
resent Missouri Il the galaxy of south
crn beauties at the confederate reunion
at birmingham, Ala, spent several
days in st. Louis recently.
Miss Turner's home is in Columbia While
In 81. Louis she was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
White, S659 West Pine boulevard and her mis-
sion in St Louis was TO select her costume to
lie worn during the reunion. Reporters en-.
-deavo-ed to see Miss Turner. but were not sac
cessful. being met with firm refusal from Mrs.
White who said: I'VE will not have Miss
Turner made public parsonage. She does not
wish newspaper notoriety."
Miss Turner is related 10 Gov. Stone, Is she
not:''
Yes replied Mrs. White; ''she is his
niece"
She then referred to Gov. stones ancestry
as OF the bluest OF blue -blooded type-"aL
though" she added. the governor himself
docs not boast OF this
The reporters then solght Gen. Jim"
Lewis, who threw the golden apple to the fair
daughter Of Columbian other words was
given the mission OF selecting the most hand
sohnc woman in the stats. Ths general has
been n brilliant light in Sc. Louis society for
twelve years. and was supposed to know
every pretty woman in the Missouri metropolis
But when he come to select the prettiest wom
an in the state his gaze wandered away from
the city, and rested on Miss Turner. Since
then the general has had no peace. st. Louis
beauties have-yes, called him "A mean old
thing" But the general is frm-declares Miss
Turner is the prettiest woman in the state
but at the same time says. with equal firmness,
that he will never. no never. have anything
TO do with the selection OF a state beauty
again"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

AT Roman marriages the wedding
ring was placed on the thumb. AT
modern North American weddings the
ring is placed upon the third finger and
the husband IS placed under the brides
thumh
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Rev. Palmore's Return.

Rev. W. B. Palmore, of the Christian
Advocate, will return to st. Louis from
his foreign trip in few dsys His
last letter was written from Rio de
Janeiro. On account of the failure of
the American line of steamers from
South America to New York, he was
compelled to return by way of the Cape
Verde islands. Canary islands, Portu-
gal, Spain, France and the British
isles The Galacia, on which he made
this trip, was held in quarantine OF
account of the cholera at Cape Verde.
Lisbon, Portugal and Vigo. citv in
Spain.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

An Arizona bank cashier nailed to
the door the legend: This bank has
not busted; it owes the people s36, 900;
the people owe it SIS. 900; it is the peo.
pie who are busted; when they pay.
We'll paw"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
volution. In proof of

INVENTION is evolution. In proof of
this note the exhibits in the Transpor-
tation building at the worlds fair, and
observe the progressive steps which led
upward to the locomotive of to-day.
These great achievements belong to
man and not to any single genius.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

A TOBACCO plant produces SGO,OOC
seeds. A single cigarette produces
about the same number of seeds of dis
ease, and there's not much tobacco in
it either
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

During the twelve months ended
September St LOUIS handled 474, ,00d
bales of cotton. OF this amount Mis-
souri, furnished Is, 66a bales.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

The large barn of J. p. Higgins, .
miles southwest of Houston, Texas
county, was destroyed by fire. a valu.
able jack was burned to death. Loss,
s., 600; no insurance.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

Gov. Stone has appointed Allison N.
Thurlo judge of the county court OF
Sullivan county for District No. ., to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Jonah ID. Seaman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

A 4-year-old daughter of S. ]. Mad.
den, living near Independence, ate a
can of concentrated lye, and at last re-
ports was in a precarious condition.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

CAss1rs NJ. CLAY. who is eighty-three,
attributes his continued mental and
physical vigor to the fact that he has
never used stimulants in the course o.
his life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Springfield Public Schools.

The Springfield public schools, ten
in number, opened the other day with
n total attendance of 3,4o7. The schools
are greatly crowded.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

At the recent meeting of the Sew
enth- Day Adventists at Sedalia the
committee on finance recommended the
raising of $1,000 for the purpose Of
prosecuting church, work by erecting
edifices in st. Louis and Kansas City.
The report was adopted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

Elder Kirk Baxter, an old minister
of the Christian church, well-known in
southwest Missouri, died at Spring
6eld, aged O. years.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Frederick Douglass I'm st. Louis.

Hon. Frederick Douglass was in St
Louis a few days ago. He was invited
on change, and made short address,
which was well received.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
New Postmasters.

The following new postmasters OF
the fourth class have been appointed
for Missouri:
Energy. Schuyler county. John NJ. Drury, vice
]. NJ Greenslate. resigned.
Lead Mine. Dallas county. VIM. Cochran. vice
Francis NJ. Bryant. removed
Mount Morlah. Harrison county. Chas- A.
Henderson. vice T. J. Cunning. removed
Winner. CLAY county, C. c. Berry, vice James
II. Jacks, dead.
Crump. Cape Ginrdeau county, Jas. A. Banks,
vice Philip Young. resigned.
Hatfield Harrison county. Samuel A Craw-
ford. vice George Reid. removed
Leora. StOddard county, John w. Wilson,
vice Eli Wilson. resigned.
Bois D'Arc. Greene county, Milton G.. Smith.
vice ii. L. Roberts resigned
Morse Mill, Jefferson county James F.
johnson. vice Mary =. Morse, dead
Newport. Barton county. Oran Hickman.
vice Ira J. Burch. resigned.
Norwood. Wright county. John NJ Ellis, vice
Vim. NJ. Hart. removed.
Winfield Lincoln county, c. N. Forbush. vice
John II. Miller. removed.
Mlcks Creek. Camden county. John r. Batch
elder. vice VIM. Osburn. resigned.
Minnith. Ste. Genevieve county, Housand
kenner. vice. Ell Clifton. resigned.
Sheperville. Bollinger county. w. v. Frornan.
vice =. q. Clifton, resigned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

William Hendman, IS, and unmar-
ried, met n tragic death near st. 10.
seph the other night
Hendman livei ut Halls station. Ie miles
south of st. Joseph and miles south Of Lake
Contrary. He drove up TO the lake in q buggy.
and remained there until after nightfall when
he started home alone. Not far from the lake
Hendman who, it is believed. was intoxicated,
pitched forward and fell out OF the buggy upon
his head. His legs caught on the axle OF the
vehicle and in this manner he was dragged the
entire distance of miles along the rough and
dusty road to his home About daylight the
villagers at Halls station discovered the hsrse
and buggy on the outskirts OF the town. Hend-
man was dead. and every indication pointed to
the fact that life had been extinct for several
hours. A searching party traversed the road
to the lake and found bottle Of whisky that is
believed to have dropped from the dead mans
Dockct when he fell from the buggy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Col. HYDE. Friend. wer. Too SLOW.

W ashlngtOn SptcIuI
The information heretofore telegraphed that
the movement OF Col William Hyde's friends
to make him public printer comes too late Is
con nfirmed by members OF the Missouri deleRa-
tion who signed the memorial to the president.
These members say that. from what they know
OF the presidents plans. they do not believe
there is any use in pressing the matter. The
president has n very warm feeling toward the
Missouri editor. II Col. Hyde's name can be
brought forward for something which will
cause no conflict with previously formed in.
tentions there is little doubt that Mr.. Cleveland
will be glad to appoint him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Lived Many Years in st. Louis

Mrs. Elizabeth Kennerly died at the
residence of her son. James Glasgow,
35O1 Franklin avenue, st. Louis, aged
% years and II months
She was n daughter OF DR.. Antoine Francois
Saugrain. an intimate friend OF and co-laborer
with Beniamin Franklin, and the first physi-
clan who established an Office In st. Louis
Mrs. Kennrrly was horn in Lexington, KY,
October 1e lTp9. The Saugrain family moved
to 81. Louis when Mrs. Kennerly was but
months OF age. She had been a resident OF St.
Louis ever since. almost "a years. She had
lived In st. Louis under three fags-those Of
France. Spain and the United States. The
family tree OF Mrs. Kennerly can be traced far
back into the history Of the European coun-
tries, her grandfather having been n royal
librarian of France.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30
Death of Mrs. Louisa J. Burchard.

Mrs. Louisa J. Burchard, one of the
oldest residents of st. Louis, died the
other day, aged 81.
Mrs. Burchard was the relict OF the late Nor
timer Burchard. who died in St. Louis during
the cholera epidemic OF 1919. Mr.. Burchard
was the proprietor OF the 4Etna stove and
scale foundry. then located on North Second
street near Pine. where the first stove west OF
the Mississippi was cast. Mrs. Burchard leaves
two sons TO mourn her, Gen. d. Burchard. Of
Little Rock. Ark. and Mortimer Burchard. OF
Chicago. Mrs. Burchard was connected with
Christ church for over half q century.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-30

Beauregard Ross. at Cameron.
Samuel Lowry. at Plattsburg.
Kate F. Kidd, at Excelsior Springs.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-24
NUMBER 8.
have an auction on March s, to dispose of some of his surplus stock
LITERARY CHAT.


 Worthington's Magazine for March is a royal number. Evidently this vigorous young magazine is growing and thriving, since, though exceptionally bright from the start, each number steadily gains in interest, attractiveness and value, and it's success in catering to the varied tastes and requirements of the American family at home proves it's ability to give valuable points to many an older and more experienced periodical. The March number opens with superbly il- iustrated article upon 1.-The Chicago Women's Club" written by Sara A. Un- derwood, one of its prominent literary members. It is of timely interest to all progressive people in these close-of the century days, so aptly called by Victor Hugo, ''The Woman's Era'' Besides the history of the club and it's various methods of work, educational, social, philanthropic and reformatory, many pleasant personal items are given con- corning leading members and their spec ial lines of activity and usefulness.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-24
M1LK MEETING AND FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Programs are to be printed and posted along the lines of the Housatonic and Shepaug railroads, giving notice of the annual meeting of the Housatonic Milk Producers union and local farmers insti- ute, under the auspices of the state board of agriculture, which will furnish speak CTS from abroad. The meeting will be held, probably, March l, in the Town hall, New Milford, from II to 3 o'clock, with short recess. Parties from New York are expected to exhibit aerators, coolers and testers. We are getting up a kind of agricultural strike, in which all kinds of questions will be discussed rela- tive to a strike for the better. Farmers, don't stay at home. Give us hand for a day. Look for fuller notice at the rail- road stations.-CE. G. Seeley, per F.. ". Seeley, Roxbury Station.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-24
HATTERTowY.

J. W. Roberts now drives a double team, and if indications amount to any thing, it is much appreciated by the young ladies.
 J. W. Penny has bought a new horse of Danbury party.
 MT and Mrs William Patchen of Wat erbury have been at Isaac Patchen's.
 George Mayors horse died, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-24
DO YOU WANT A PUBLIC OFFICE.

There are 1s0,0O0 offices within the gift of the new administration, and those who desire to know what steps to take to secure one of these lucrative positions should send for the U. s. Blue Book, a register of all Federal offices and em- ployments in each state and territory the District of Columbia and abroad, with their salaries and duties. It gives questions asked at examinations and complete instructions for the guidance of office-seekers. Handsomely bound in cloth. Price, 75 cents, postpaid. Send all remittances by draft, money order or registered letter. Address J. H. Soule, Publisher, Box 43, Washington, D. C.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-24
PICTURES. FRAMES AND MUSIC.

These are specialties with Northrop,
 he art and music dealer of 31 John street, Bridgeport. He makes frames to order at low prices and on short notice. Leave your order in the morning and you can take the frame home with you in the afternoon. He has 800 music fo. lios, each containing from three to l5 dollars worth of music at regular prices, which he is selling for 19c to soc each. He is closing out che 10c libraries for five cents and has variety of over 5000 pieces of sheet music at five cents copy, He also has lot of the high priced mu- sic that he is closing out for the same price. Any music not in stock he will get for you at half price. Send six cents in stamps and he will send a sam pie copy of music and catalogues of ov- CT 5000 pieces.