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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26
TERRIBLE DISASTER,
Sixte an Persons Killed at a Rail-
way Wreck.
A Tank of Oil Explodes in . Burning
Wreck, Scattering Death Upon
Crowd of On
lockers.

SIXTEEN persons killed outright, Is
fatally injured, and nearly 100 more or
less seriously hurt, is the appalling re-
suit of series of accidents at Alton
junction, Ill, the 21st. An open switch
on the Big -Four main track was the
prime cause of the disasters. The west
ern limited ran through the switch into
freight train standing on the siding,
and Engineer Webb Ross of the limited
was instantly killed. The wreck took
fire, and while a great crowd was
watching the spectacle, an oil tank car
exploded with terrific force, enveloping
the spectators in sheet of burning oil.
Eight of them were instantly killed
and scores were frightfully burned, at
least dozen of whom will die.
The names of the dead are as follows;
Webb Rose, NATION, Ill.
Hiram Cornelius. Iowa.
Edward Miller. Alton Junction.
VIM. Shattuck, Upper Alton, HI.
Henry Pcnning, Wann. Ill.
Willie McCarty, Alton, Ill.
John Locke. Alton.
Edward Mauhin. Alton.
Daniel Harers, Alton Junction.
VIM. Mantz, Fosterburg, Ill.
Charles UT, Alton.
w. H. Miller, Alton.
Charles Paris, Alton.
John Wilkinson, Alton: and two un-
Identified men.
Of these. all but the first six died of
their injuries after being removed to
the hospital at Alton, except UT, w. II.
Miller and Mantz, whose dead bodies
were found near the scene of the wreck
in the morning.
Of the injured, II, the hospital physi-
clan said at o'clock, cannot recover.
They are:
Otto Hagwan, Alton.
John Fred, Alton.
Jos. Hermann, Alton.
Henry Pilgorm, Alton.
John Tuttrell, Alton.
VIM. B. Richardson, Alton.
David Richardson, Alton.
A. 7. Frazer, st. Louis.
Frank Barth, Branford, Canada.
Frank Scullin, Alton.
John Burke, Alton.
VIM. Miller, Alton junction.
- Murray, Upper Alton.
R. Ripper, Alton.
One curious feature about the affair
is that when the tanks exploded the oil
shot directly upward to a height of
some two or three hundred feet, then,
as though impelled by some central
force, suddenly shot out in all direc-
tions, taking circuitous course to the
ground. Louis TIT, who was instantly
burned to death, was almost under
meath one of the tanks and was scalded
by oil that ran over the sides of the
tanks
John Webster was standing about 20
feet from the tank and was only touched
by few vagrant drops from the mass
of fire that was flying over him. The
blazing, flying oil was distinctly visible
at Alton, four miles away, several per-
sons stating that they saw it, and to be
visible there it must have reached a
height of over 200 feet.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

A pointer for Grover Cleveland:
Keep off the New York State Tam
many reservation. The tiger is des-
perate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

2E1Cx3kTE Vk3k1S ~
Maple Syrup and Buckwheat Cakes
are now ripe and we have the pure
syrup and the good -four.
Pure Sorghum Molasses of a good
flavor on tap now.
Maple Syrup in cans; qts., 2 -qts.
and gal. sizes.
Remember we keep all kinds of
Flour, including Graham and Rye.
Garry home few Nuts and Candies
to the children. They will think all
the more of you and you will live the
longer and be the happier for the
little good deed.
We don't keep fresh Oysters for
sale, but we keep the best and freshest
Crackers for sale that come to any
market.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

Among the new U. S. Senators is
the Trojan beer brewer, Ed. Murphy.
Cleveland couldn't control his own
State.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

A sick dog, shaved to the skin, is
said to be the description of the way
Sam Peterson looks.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

A fair temperature is IS degrees.
Senator Davis lives under that tenn
perature.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

The postoffce candidates are silent
just now. Bre'r Rabbit, he lay low.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

Overdue Another case of coffee
and pistols in France.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

Get your pictures framed at
23-N BERGEN Bros.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-01-26

The GAZETTE retracts so much Ct
the statement wherein "$5, 600 is said
have been the purchase price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

equally divided between lots and acre tracts
In 1890 the total amount Of such incum-
brance had more than doubled. but only "a
per cent of 1t was on acres and 66 per cent
on urban property. The mortgages on city
and town property jumped from 81, $50 600,
600 to $4,00O. 900 In ten years, but the
figures are less startling when 1t 10 remem-
bered that very much land that was ex-
tremely suburban in 1880 has since then
acquired corporate dignity. A great many
unthinking people discuss mortgages as
though they were unmitigated evils. when
they are In most instances, the means by
which prosperity is made possible. Thou
sands OF struggling agriculturists and bust
ness men who ultimately achieved independ-
ence testify truthfully that they would have
gone down. but for a timely loan. Mr.. Myrick
says that the indications now are that the
nnal figures will show that over two-thirds
Of our four and a half millions Of farms are
owned free of debt, and that all the mort
cages on actual farms in the whole United
States today do not exceed the value Of one
years hay crop. 1t would not be surpris-
Ing should the populistic walters change
their campaign methods when the truth be-
comes widely known. They will point to
the comparatively slight increase of farm
mortgages and the greater increase Of city
Indebtedness as evidence Of superior bust
ness ability on the part of the farmer. and
with that sort of an argument will continue
to demonstrate with q stifnecked and re-
bellious generation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Business interests are beginning to q

Business interests are beginning to &C.
commodate themselves to the changed In
dustrial conditions which are foreshadowed
by a tariff bill to which all the forces Of the
administration are pledged. The latest firm
to announce its complaisance is big cut
lery concern in Connecticut. which on Mon
day posted up a notice which says that
The Wilson bill. IS reported, reduces the
duty on pocket cutlery about 90 per cent.
If it becomes a law 1t will become neces-
sary to reduce wages from 40 to so per cent.
We shall make no deductions on what little
work We may have to do this month. II we
start up after January 1. we shall probably
reduce wages not less than 25 per cent II
the bill finally passes in its present form
still further reductions may be expected
We shall use every honorable means to have
the schedule amended favorably and give
our employees the benefit of 1t. We make
this statement early, that any Of our opera
tives who desire may have ample opportun-
ity for seeking work for next year in better
favored occupations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

Plain people who are not given TO being
over-curious wonder why when Minister
Paramount Blount was supposed TO be in
search OF testimony as to why and how
Queen Liliuokalani was dethroned he cid
not examine witnesses such as the Rev. o.
p. Emerson of Honolulu, secretary of the
Hawaiian board OF missions and of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association. IIa-
waiian by birth ard devoted 20 the best IN
terests of the islands. Mr.. Emerson is an
admirable witness. An interview with him,
printed in The Star today, should interest
even the deeply committed administration
He shows that the discredited queen Rad
NO power to govern righteously, was net,
In fact. SO disposed. She did not represent
either the American. European or As.atic
elements in her realm, and was positively
distasteful to the more intelligent of the
aboriginal Hawa,I>rs. 1t is his rlainly ex-
pressed opinion--and where one more sound
ly based can be found is not evident-that
those who are in favor Of the queen return
to power are either irresponsible adventur-
ers. and personal friends. who would hope
under her government, to secure such recog-
milton as they could not gain under any
other, or they are Enslismen who are hos
tile to American Institutions" in spite of
what has happened it is difficult to believe
: that President Cleveland was aware CT
these things when he instructed Minister
Willis TO upset the government of leceacy
and exalt the government of crime and
Nth OF the provisional government the
reverend gentleman says 1T stands for the
best civilization and fof the right 1t rep
resents the strongest elements in the land
ruling in the interest Of the weakeSz and
most needy. 1t has back of 1t the wealth,
the intelligence and the character Of the
land 1t represents the industries and the
commercial interests. 1t represents the
philanthropic and missionary enterorises"
An eyewitness of the events attendant UPON
the revolution. Mr.. Emerson declares that
the provisional government vas not estab-
hshed by any conspiracy known to Minister
Stevens. but was the creation of hawaiian
citiZens-Hawaiian voters. AS the truth be-
comes more and more clear so does the en-
barrassment of our national administration
increase. 1t will not be long-if the nour has
not already arrived-before President Cleve-
land will sincerely regret the mental stra-
bismus which caused him to put his trust
In princes and in Blount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

Calamity-howlers. aided and abetted by
well-intentioned people who blindly fol-
lowed their self-appointed leaders, have as
sailed the public ear for sometime past with
voluble statement as to the horribly mort
gagged condition of agricultural lands in the
United States. So insistent have these an
nouncenents been that they really made
impression on people who supposed that the
down-trodden farmer surely knew whether
he was undufy encountered or not Again
and again has been heard the cry that
"nine-tenths Of our farms are mortgaged
for all they are worth" and now 1t is the
general impression that such a condition
really exists. Herbert Myrick has been
studying the eleventh census, and cooper
eting with George K. Holmes. special CEN
sus agent II. charge OF the division Of farms
homes and mortgages. presents in the
American Agriculturist an interesting COL
lection of facts. figures and deductions that
overthrow the populistic theories and give
clear outline Of the actual financial con-
ditions prevalent among our farmers. The
official returns show that three-fourths of
all the farms in the United States are
owned free Of incumbrance: that the aver
age mortgage represents only one-third the
value or the farm upon which it is secured,
that the total amount of farm rnortga ges
In the whole country Is hardly one-tenth
the total value OF all our farms, and that
four-ffths OF the amount OF debt on farms
and homes was incurred for the commend
able purpose OF buying and improving the
property. and a like proportion Of the num-
bers Of farms and homes were mortgaged
for the same purpose. In 1850, nearly one
fifth of the mortgage Indebtedness rested
on farms, but In 1890 farm mortgages rep
resented only one-seventh Of the country's
total Indebtedness on real estate. In this
latter statement Is an indication of need
Tor money on the part Of city folk, an indi-
cation fully borne out by the fact that the
entire real estate mortgage debt in 1880
Hss two and ons-half billions Of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

The argument that the gambling device
called winter-racing should be welcomed TO
. local habitation on account OF the few ad-
ditional dollars which 1t will put into circu-
lation in some lines of local business II sor-
did and unworthy.
The same consideration, many times null
dpled. would have pleaded q few years ago
for making the capital a great gambling
hell Of the Monte Carlo type or the head
quarters Of the Louisiana lottery. Such
concerns as these attract thousands Of Wis
3tors. cause money to circulate freely. and
disburse millions for bribery. direct or in
direct, in order to be tolerated.
The moral degradation suffered Is Of the
same order whether the city is the place
where the lottery wheel Is turned, or gam
bling hell cards and other devices are open
ly manipulated, or broken down horses are
sent STUN bling through mud and snow and
Ice to be bet upon by fools in pool rooms all
over the land. The last form Of gambling
differs from the others only in being coarse
and cruel and in the extremely small price
for which the public conscience is sold by
the community tolerating 1t.
Even an Ill wind blows somebody good
A pestilence fills the pockets Of the under
takers An invasion of thieves and thugs
certainly causes a boom in the business Of
orderly houses, and private watchmen and
dealers in watch dogs flourish exceedingly
Shall We therefore welcome a pestilence an
I'll wind freighted with moral disease ard
death? Shall We welcome the malodorous
ones whom New Jersey mas expelled fer
New Jerseys good?
That state. with an effort SO violent as
to throw 1t into political cow Ilsions, has
vomited forth the winter racing gamblers.
Is the capital Of the republic to be a re-
ceptacle for them?
1t is not to be believed that the mul:i-
cipal authorities. the prosecuting officers
and police can find no way Of dealing With
this evil But II 1t be true that the NUM-
cipality is under the law helpless, then
must our only legislature. the Congress of
the United States. immedia ELY Put among
our statutes the New Jersey prohibition of
the gambling device of winter racing.
New Jerseys legislature has puriri ID itself
and effaced the states disgrace. VIII not
our legislature prevent New Jerseys cast
of shame from attaching to ,he national
capital?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Strange.

Alas for inconsistent man!
When gay rotations foam,
The rakish night owl most delights
To sing mo place like home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

why do you take your laundry to q
Chinaman?" asked the man who has preju-
dices.
Because he doesn't wear my kind of
shirts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
-V-
SHOOTING STARS,

Charity" remarked Wandering Mike,
begins at home. and it's got er mos on
comfortable habit Of settling down behind
a wood pile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

o. The Presidents literary friends are pos
sioly of the opinion that Congress employs
more Interrogation points than are compat-
Able with good style
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
A F1Rsr.C Class LUNCH Roox

obviates the necessity of your going outside for
luncheon. Take elevator to sixth noor of Tenth st.
buildins-you'n find a large, bright room, command.
ing pleasing view Of the city and the Potomac
the very best servicepolits and prompt attention
4 thoroughly enjoyable luncheon at q very moderate
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

King Humbert doubtless notes with some
regret that recent events have considerably
diminished his prospects for getting into
Newport society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

queen Liliuokalani gazing longingly a,
the governmental chair: It's a shame
that none Of these rude men will get I'D tc
give lady a seatr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

Something should be included in the tariff
bill to prevent the Importation OF our politi-
cal issues from Hawaii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

. 1t Is sad reflection on human nature
that nobody rises TO suggest that Mr.. Van
Allen ought to get his money back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Severe.
. was the reply.

Look here" said the New York man to
the conductor, does this train get to Chi
cago on timer?
I'm afraid not" was the reply
well, don't know as can blame It for
not spending any more time in Chicago
than 1t has to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

A Cynical Deduction.
I'm going to quit playing poker.
''WhyT'
MY wife objects to it."
Him. You must play very badly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Sure tn Arrtva

Ole Sanity is a comm, yoh kin WAGER all
you've got.
He has er git' OATS mighty fine, fur you. e
like ez not;
HiS reindeer is q prancin' undahneaf de
northern stars
An eff de snow gifts melted he kin take de
cable kyars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Bows Shirt Waists Reduced

All our dollar grade Percale Mothers Friend''
any size. .6Sc
All dollar-fifty grade Of Wooden Mothers
Friend Waists, gray, brown white or blue, any
-
IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

WE'LL ESaRAvr FREE Or CHARe,
UMBRELLAS, with initials. from e up: snvEF
WARE. with initials. AND ON ALL LEATHEF
GOODS from $1.25 up. will marx name initial
in gilt.
Neat Boxes WHEN DESIRED,
With Handkerchief, Gloves, Hosiery, Under
wear, Pillow Shams, Table Linens, Towels. Mem
Scarfs, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

The Manchester ship canal will have a
very lively New Years reception
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

| Never Before
q srssEEEEgE - 5 Hose sHH shsS
TASTY AND |EIlLE|GAIN7 7
| LeathepGOOds
Of HSSset 81 sample
Pocket {. Books
Gard Cases.
the best quality and most Beautiful beautiful.
| seen in our thirty-seven years exper-
| fence in the leather goods business.
Every piece is mounted with sterling
| silver or gold. The corners and orna-
ments are Of the latest designs. We
| 20 TO 80 Per CT,
Less Than Our Regular
Prices.
SI.7S Pocket Books and
Card Cases SLIPS.
S2.22 Pocket Books and
Card Cases Sn.z5.
$3.50 Pocket Books and
Card Cases S2.z5.
$500 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $500.
$3.50 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
$500 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $500.
5000 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
$500 Pocket Books and
Card Cases S5.25.
$500 Pocket Books and
Card Cases 5000.
5000 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
$1,000 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
SII.5o Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
$1,000 Pocket Books and
Card Cases 5000.
$3.50 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $1,000.
$500 Pocket Books and
Card Cases Srr.25.
$3.50 Pocket Books and
Card Cases $3.50.
$3.50 Pocket Books and
Card Cases SnA.oo.
THE ABOVE GOODS ARE NOW on
[gMDnG[b1ffO0l
I'm our large show window
Each peee bearing S1rn Ds price, price ticket
They will remain in the window until
MONDAY MORNING. when the sale
There are no two pieces alike. so
II you have choice come early for
OUR GENERAL LINE OF
Fancy Leather Goods
Is UNPRECEDENTED.
F[R[g[go
A sterling silver initial with purchases over 81
Name engraved or I'm gilt on purchases over 81.
strap, name tag and marking on trunks. name
tag and marking on all bags and satches
7 Oh = /! HAHN |. (
Ordered work and repairing in all branches of our
trade ds-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

Good Advice Anywhere.
From the Pttsburg Dispatch.
Do not forget the needy poor in our midst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
An Obfectf0n

An objection.
All this fuss about Christmas trees is
nonsense" remarked one anarchist.
So it's" replied another II never vet
saw Christmas tree with a limb strong
enough to hang key Of beer on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

WOmen's NeckWear Dept.
USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS, BARGAIN PRICED.
REFER SCARFS, Of surah silk in changeable
effects end small figures. Red and blue, brown
and green, shaded lavender and peacock green
Formerly 81. Now soc.
TACNTLEROY SETS, all linen, with embroidered
edge. Collar and cuffs to match.
Soc the set.
WINDSOR TIES-100 doz. All-silk, full length, In
plaids polka Spots stripes and all the latest color
combination.
15c. each, for 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
Hosiery Department.

Just reduced-A small lot OF women's Extra Fin,
Cotton Hose, double soles, high spliced heels navy
cadet, cardinal, tan and modes (fast colors), to
&c.; pairs for 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

THE PAIAIS ROYAL HOLIDAY OPENING
terminates tomorrow with the closing of the store
See page for souvenir list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

Santa Claus win not be In THE PAIAIs ROYAL
window next week. Bring the children tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08
TOYS, Dolls, Games.
Optical Department.

A complete stock Of Opera Glasses. SO to $40
Gold Spectacles and Eyeglasses Of the hest quail
ity. American Optical Co.'S make. So so to Sc
Lorgnettes-the newest kinds-ntted with hest
Itiises- .$l.to TO -. %
Qst floor. 4 st annex \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

A 67 S0 and $500 we will sell q lot Of
AT - .OU Gretchens. with fun cape and
sleeves handsomely trimmed with braid. Sizss 4
to years. Excellent values at these prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-08

THE PALAIS ROYAL HOLIDAY "OPENING"
terminates tomorrow with the closing Of the store.
See page for souvenir list.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-14
LITTLe LOC lLS.

Prudence Island is being stocked with
wild turkeys and quail by +. T.. Perkins.
Tomorrow night the Academy avenue
Congregational church will hold an In
digo tea and entertainment.
Some one went into George Davis flsh
market at 273 Charles street last night
and stole 10 cents from the money drawer
The pocketbook which was snatched
from Mrs. Jennie Stone Tuesday was re-
turned yesterday. The woman will not
prosecute.
Patrick Lonehan, 45 years OF age, fell in
front OF the house at 160 Gladstone ave.
nue. at 3 p. m. yesterday, and sustained
severe bruises. He was taken to the hos
pital.
Margaret Donovan, 10 years OF age, and
Mary Meehan, "a years old, have been
missing from their homes in Pawtuoket
since Saturday. The police in this city
were notified.
Margaret Kennedy, 90 years OF age, fell
on Putnam street yesterday afternoon at
8 o'clock and sustained fracture OF the
wrist. She was taken TO her home and was
attended by DR.. Farrell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-14
MILLION AND HALF GONE.
BUFFALO SUFFERS "A HEAVY loss
FROM FIRE THIS MORNING.
Natural Gas Explosion started the FIRE
and the Arcade Block, tho Musee and
several Other Buildings Destroyed.
Special 70 The News.

BUFFALO, N. ", Dec. H.--Robinson's
Music theater on Main street was gutted
by fire early this morning. Other build
ings in the block are burning.
The Arcade building was totally de-
stroyed and also several big stores.
The department labored under serious
disadvantages and the extreme cold
hindered their efforts.
The loss Is fully 81 10000.
An explosion OF natural gas under the
boilers located nearly in the centre of the
Arcade building was the cause of the
fire. The flames spread rap
idly and in an uncomfortable
short space OF time the building was
ablaze. The fire spread to the Yerxa
block and that burned rapidly.
Both buildings were totally destroyed
and the loss is estimated at 81 10000.