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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

NEW York, Feb. 7,-Grover UIeve-
land today informed well known
journalist that he would give a gold
medal to the winner VI the chess tour.
nament TO be played IN this city In the
months of May aud June. DIR. Mintz
OF the Manhattan Chess club has
undertaken to arrange for tho event,
aud will tomorrow begin the prepare.
ton OF program. This attempt made
In Chicago TO have similar tourna-
ment under the auspices OF the Colum-
bian Exposition was unsuccessful.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
Wonderland.

Commencing with tomorrow per-
Torrance, another entire change Of
program will occur ut this family re-
sort, the stock company appearing In u
strong and carefully staged rcpresen ta-
ton OF the beautiful drama, East
Lynne, Mr. CrDlins ana Miss Darragh
impersonating the leading roles. The
Black Diamond quartette viii also
make their initial how to u Salt Lake
audience. The usual children's mat.
inee Saturday, February llth, will un-
doubleday cal out large gathering OF
the little people
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dluIlnnnnnut1nnfr7Tl1luIunlnn

II there should be no tariff legislation
to disturb the revenue for tie fiscal
year Of 1894 would unuoub sily reach
siOj 900, 900, and the expenditures
should not exceed $500, 00O.0lJ, aud
they would not " the river gHd hnfbOr
expenditures should not exceed So
000, 900, which IL $1,000, 900 more than
ever expended. II they should 80 up
30 s33. 000,0c0 M coutrniplnied by the
action OF the House, there would In.
evilably be n deficiency next year.
The tRflfl legislation lorcshadOwcd
would undoubtedly diminish tho reve.
nus nnless the duties should hn matte
low enough 10 caUrmDusly swell the
i'm portAtiOnG OF woods, and thu WOOleus
bill passed by tho House nj tho last
session would surrender nine aud "A
half millions OF revenue on wool aud
nineteen and a half millions Uu manu-.
featured wool on the basis OF tho im-
portaiions the last calendar year, ami
II wonld require an enormous increase
in thu importation OF wooden goods 10
make the loss good.
DOckory estimated n probable def.
cheney 10 June 30, 1894, ~ $40, 1926, BOO.
The estimated deficiency ~ based on
actual expenditures for Tho nagHl year
likely TO reach the limit Of iiabllilie.-
1928, 10. $40. This Is entirely exclusive
" the s., 900, 900 probably inadequate
CURRENCY estimate which vAa submit.
ted for tho current fiscal year. Taking
the statement Of the tstTctaTy VI the
treasury, the conclusion was irfoslsli.
ble that public expenditures mus, bn
at AL GOD L..
creased, or u new issue Of bonds made
TO meet Impending liabilities.
This bill was then read ,or amend.
ments, and amendments We're offered
respectively by Mr.. Wheeler to reduce
the compensation OF members OF Con.
gress to $4,000. and by Ms. Miller to
reduce tbs compensation ai the l'reei.
dent TO $4,000. They were both ru.
Jected. Dcarmond, n Democrat from
Missouri, offered au amon0.hont pro.
vlting that until the places In the
classified service shall bs distributed
among the adherenls OF the several poll.
tical Iarti,s, as shown by tho vote cast
ut the last Presidential election, no
applicant, unless he he an sdhefent OF
a political party which has not hal its
fair proportion OF employees In such ser
vice, shall be eligible 10 examination
or appointment under the civil service
law. Mr.. Lodge made point or order
against the amendment, which was
defended by Mr.. Dearmond. The
chair, however, ruled the amendment
out OF order. MIR. Picker made a
vigorous attack against the provision
Of this bill providing for n committee to
inquire into the working OF the execu-
tive department, anu without dispOsiug
Of the paragraph, the committee rose
and the House adjourned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

BALTIMORE, Feb. THE board OF
trade by Il resolution today protested
against the ulterances OF Senator Tel.
Ter IN threatening to block legislation
In case the ShcrDan law vas repealed.
Tho resolution ssys:
IL ia u public outrage that fourteen
senators or any one OF them from Colo
RADIO, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming anu Ne
vadn. representing u total population OF
but little more than twice that Of Bat.
timore oily or ont.nith that OF New
York state, should thus imperll the
Interests OF the country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
CANADAIAN CATTLE.
To BIO Qunrnntinod on Account Of
PIeuro-Pncum0nIa.

rleuro-rncumOnia.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. THE an.
nounoemont from Washington that
Canadian cattle are TO be- scheduled by
the United States has caused no little
excitement among the government
followers who begin 10 realize that
President Harrison means business In
ths retaliation against Canada. IL Is
generally agreed among politicians
that It viii be only second 10 tbs Nc.
Kinley bill In its effect on Canada, for
the Washington government has by
this step absolutely placed the Cana
dian farmer Ia n position Of most Bsri-
Gus disadvantage. HemmeI In by
tariff and now deprived OF any posi-.
billty Of sending hid cattle to his
nearest market TOR no farmer
could afford 10 bear tho OK.
pense OF ninety days quarantino)
the Canadian agTiculturlsl Is Indeed In
a miserable plight. A dispatch said 1t
was deolded ~ quarantine Canadian
cattle at Buffalo for ninety days, be.
cause OF pleuro.pneumonia.
WILL NOT AFFECT THE TRADE.
ToRospo, Ont, Feb. T. Cattle
dealers here say the scheduling Of
Canadian cattle Dy the United States
government will not seriously affect the
Canadian trade. Au occasional cargo
goes 90 England vic Portland or
Philadelphia, and the stoppngo OF this
would not be- fvt. In 1891 cattle to the
value OF only s2l 900 were shipped TO
the United State, out " total to all
countries OF s7,1i5,ODO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
CANADtAN ptCIVIC.
"a Attach Contemplated b., Bouiton
of Manitoba.


of Manitoba.
OTTAWA, Oui., Fob. :. - Senator
BOult0u VI Manitoba will SHORTLY make
az Rttack on the Canadian Pacific
ROAD. Ia tbs Senate he gave notice "
the following resolution: "Nhrteas,
the competition Of the Canadian
Pacific railway ~ q source o. .rh.
ialilu TO the government OF the
Unitcd States aud threatens & inter.
iefc with international countries That
have been reciprocal IN bonding privl.
loges, anu has called forth from the
Pfealdcnt OF tho United 5thies recon-.
mcnds,iuns 10 restrict the bonding
privileges between tho countries IN
Transport OF Canadian trnde through
United Statos territory; and whereas
tbs construction OF that branch OF tho
Canadian Pacific Intended 10 dlvcrgo
from the maiu Hue ~ or near Regina
TO tbs United States boundary "a for
the purpose ~ connecting the
main line with the Sault Ste
Marie system Of the Canadian
Pacific aud will have the effect of III.
yet,.rg the ifHtc ant traffic ~ CanRia
with Nui west OF Regina, through thu
United States Tor over 1000 miles Ia.
stead Of through Canadian territory
aud competing with the railways VI
the states through TINT 1909 miles Of
country; anu whereas the enlargement
IN not In the Interest Of the people OF
western Chuada, nor IN accord with
the spirit Of their national
policy, and renders them no
componfhtlon, while Weakening the
earning power OF the main limo OF the
Canadian Pacific bctwoou Regina am
North Bay and enhancing tho rates on
their produce seeking western markets,
In the opinion ol this House the char.
tiers for this branch line should be
Cancelled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

DENVER Feb. THE efforts OF the
Northwestern 10 secure the right OF way
Into Denver has been baked by injunt.
tion. Owing 10 the interest taken by
the Union Pacific In aiding the North.
western, u Tnmor has been started that
these two companies will work to.
gether. The Union Pacific branches
are revenue producers and they, "
pooled with the Northwestern. would
abandon the main line and lot the gov
eminent take II for debt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

SPRisoFfELD. Mass, Feb. t.
Lieutenant II. Il. Peary said, In an In.
ierview today, that his second Arctic
expedition would set out from Phila.
delphis ths last OF June and would go
by ship to Greenland, thence north by
sledge. Mira. Peary has not decided
wheiher she will 90 or not.
Ao0nt ten men viii constitute the
party and they expect to DO gone two
years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

I, rARis, Feb. Latte this afternoon
was announced that Tx. Deputy
sputon had been committed for trial.
'naOr drevy has sent to NJ, Mon.
fpsa,nuoWei, Judicial liquidstor OF the
96 oon ~ cannl company, a check for
Co. 'Iaucs' the amount credited 10
bav,y On Tue Ihelrre Commercials as
In Ing Teen delivered to him IN 1888.
smt ae enamher today Deputy Angeles
ma, ~ length In favor OF lhe govern.
ionss ,uosainlnB from Colombia u pro.
,sLss" 'vn OF tue canal concession ana
Ia ~. .ne ministry whether any sleps
NJ" p 81 had been taken.
,ov. w. nlDol replied gusrdedly. The
ient must decline 10 Interfere
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CONGRESS- TO BE PETITI0NED.
Other Giles 10 DO Thanked for En-.
tertaining Salt LakeFS.
rnE PsoPosED BOULEVARD.


Tho City Council met 10 regular
sossicn last night. In the absence Of
President Looibourow, Councilman
Wantlani was called to the chair.
Following members were present:
uch, POLAND, Harry, Horn, Bell,
Evans, Hclss, Lawson, Kelly, Beards.
ley, 5imondi.
Alter the minutes OF the last regular
session had been read and approved,
PRECEDENT Loofbourow entered tho
council chamber and the chair was
vacated Tor him by Mr.. wsnlland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
IIOusI.

WASHINGTON, d. g., Feb. I'm the
House today the Senate amendments
to the Hafter bill Of lading bill were
conrurred In. The House then pro-
cseded In committee OF tho whole 10
the consideration OF the legislative AZ.
Precipitation bill Dlngley SAID the an.
propriatlons made by this Congress
would reach sl,03s, 100000 aysinst
s9Ds,OOO,OOO made ny me Fiity-hrst
Congress, an increase OF 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

PITr.nURG, Feb. THE Allegheny
and Mon0uguhela rivers are rising
rapidly, and merchants arc removing
their goods IN anticipation Of u disas.
trGua Hood within the next twelve
houfs. Al small streams above are
out OF thor banks.
The water In the Noshsnnock at
Newcastle Ia higher than 1t has been
Tor many years. A portion Of the
southern part OF the city Is inundated
anu several houses have been swept
away. Many families were rescued In
boats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

PARIS, Feb. 7.-At the annual meet.
Ing today OF tho French Boclety OF
Agriculture, whose membership in
cludcs some OF the largest land owners
In France, there was adopted a resolu-
ton In favor Of concerted action with
foreign agricultural socie,ie, TO secure
the free coinage OF silver In all the
civilized countries In the world. A
committee was appointed to negotiate
TOR conference OF ngrlcu ltuTal society
delegates 10 DO held in Brussels.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
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BARGAIN BALES.

Regular advertisers in the Nlws arg
cordially Invited to furnish for pubics.
ton IN this space In each saiirdaya
l.sura brioi nnacuneementofau g BAR.
gAIs sALEs thoy may hsvo decided
upon for any day cf tho 'nsnios week
su,h notice, will &c rubIittri gIfi
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mcnts but amply as a word Of mtorma.
ton 10 the public and 10 insuro pubt.
cAnou Hey NUT 10 at ua o,igc no.
iAl,r Than Friday evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Feb. t.
Referring to the dispatch from Chica-
90 alleging that Cardinal Gibbons pur-
posely withheld the letter he was
deputed to forward 10 the pope In the
name OF the archbishop OF this ooun.
try until the appointment OF an
apostolic delegate was announced, the
Catholic Standard today says editorial.
ly that II has the authority OF both the
cardinal and Archbishop Corrigan for
declaring that tbiu latest story Is wholly
without foundation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

DESvER, Col, Feb. 7.--Dr. Graves
counsel today surrendered their client
TO the custody OF the court on the
promise that II further bonds DO given
a second trial would he indefinitely de.
layed. The court ruled tn Il the district
attorney should have ton days to make
up his mind when no would be ready
for new trial.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

sPRINGFlELD, Il.s., Feb. THE
house committee on Federal relations
today decided to recommend TO the
mouse for adoption McCurdy,s resolu.
ton instructing Illinois representative
Ia Congress TO use their influence TO
secure American supremacy In the
Hawaiian Islands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

LONDON, Feb. THE Dutch steamer
Schiedam from Rotterdam January
18th, for New York anu Baltimore,
passed Weaver point this morning
makirg for Queenstown under sail.
Tugs towed her into port. They OK.
perienced sixteen days Of terrible
weather and mad fire In her coal bunk
ere several days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

EAGLE PASS, Tex, Feb. THE
boiler makers In the shops la the
Pledras, Negral, anu all swiIchmen In
the International road yard went out
yesterday resulting In u complete tie
up OF tbs road rs far III freight
trsflic is concerned. The grievance OF
the boiler makers Ia the discharge Of u
union man Ia the Monoloye shops anu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

the employment OF negro In his
place. Ihe swltchmcn demanded
more pay on account oil tho deprooia-
ton Of Mexican money. The ma.
chinlsls will 10 out ut midnight. The
oompnuy has accoedoi IN the demands
OF the sWitchmru for standard pay
and they VIII 10 10 work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

CniC 60, Fen. To-day was The
coolest o; the ps,aent cold snap. The
inOrcury Yesterday morning stood nj
40 above zero. This fnOrning IL was 10
Glow, drop OF fdy degrees Ia loss
than twetty-'our hour, This evening
u has ron" SIN lower ana at midnight
rVelaters Ia below.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

ST. LOUIS, Feb. THE worlds
amateur record for dying jump on
skates was broken by Frank booney
tksling on the Moramec river, who
cleared sixteen feet aud one inch,
beating the best previous record by
eleven inches.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

PIrlsBuRo, Pa, Feb. Jack Clif-
ford, tho Homestead strike leader
charged with the unlawful killing OF
II. j. Conn0rs during the famous barge
battle ON July 9th, was acquitted this
evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 7.-The
Cas- county judges who were imprls.
oned here for contempt OF the United
States court for refusing 10 Issue
special Tux levy 10 pay $685. 600 In
bonds voted thirty yeSrs ago 10 n rail.
road that never was built, were released
today. A special election was held to
determine whether the indebtedness
should be- compromised on basis Of
10 per cent The proposition was
carried and the Judges refused to Issue
the levy. Judge Phillips today for
mally approved the compromise and
released tho judges. Every county
judge since the time the bonds We're
declared valid served term for con.
tempt In refusing TO take the necessary
steps to discharge the debt. The
present judges were in Jail eight
months.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

PARIS, FED. 1.-The Marseilles cor.
respondent OF Liberts says that within
The last four dnys iifty persons hay.
died In Aiarseilles Of choleraic diseases,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
THE FLOODS IN THE EAST.


PiTrsDURa, Pa, FoD. The Hood
that threatened disaster to PittsDurg
and Allegheny, 1t Is thought, has been
checked by cold weather, and mt mid.
night the worst IN believed to be over.
The lower parts OF Allegheny and the
south side are submerged. The damage
rs far as known IN not large, but poor
people who were forced to leave their
homes are suffering greatly from cold
The high waters seriously affected the
railroads, and nearly ali through trains
are delayed. The famous Connemaugh
Ia swollen no 1t has broken over the
embank ments at several places, causing
fear and CONSERVATION among many
who reside along the stream. Trouble IL
expected ut Johnstown. Turtle creek
also In u raging torrent.
over thirty miles OF telegraph lines
on the Franklin division Of the Lake
Shore road were destroyed by last
nights storm.
Two small station buildings on the
Pit.sburg q Lake Erie road were car.
tied bodily away by the flood. Dis
patches from various points throughout
the west end OF the state Indicate u
tefious condition OF affairs.
AT Oil CITY, Pnrkers, warren anu
Freeport ON the Allegheny, the Hats
arc submerged and the water Is still
rising. Many people are compelled to
move out OF their houses and others,
with interests ut stake, are remaining
up all night to watch the rise. AT
Greenville the prospects are that great
damage will be done before day
by high water. At Newcastle nm I'M.
mense Ice goige broke this morning
ana the water and Ice came down In
body eight feet high, completely food
Ing the lower portion of the city.
Several houses were swept away aud
many families were taken from the
houses In boats. The damage will
amount 10 thousands OF dollars. At
franklin "a gorge broke tonight anu
carried away u number Of county
bridges.
FLOODS IN BUFFALO.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. There IL a
Hood IN South Buffalo, caused by the
oyetilowing OF creeks. Water covers
the lands TO the depth OF two and three
feet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
CITY pRIsON BIDS.

City Recorder Stanton reported that
no had Published in the city papers
notice calling for sealed proposals for
the construction OF tho new city Jail,
and had received bids from the follow
ing firms; Kirshaw a Addoms, j. w.
Farrell ~ Co., Stewart Iron Works. NJ.
ID. Kern, Eagle Foundry and Machine
company, agents, and tho Champion
Iron Works OF Canton %. Committee
on Prisons.
The same officer reported that he
had published notice In the city
papers calling for scaled proposals. for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08

HELENA, Mont, Feb. The vote
resulted Tor Senator Sanders 20, Clark
Il; Dickson IL.
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MANY HOMES DESTROYED.
Trouble Again Feared at JOhnSiOVn
and Other Places.
An ICE ooReE nnEAKs.
A Flood In south Bunais Caused by
the Overlooking Of
Creeks

BRISBANE, Fob. THE water is
forty feet deep In the principal streete
Of the city tonight, and In the suburbs
covers buildings sixty feet high. Five
hundred houses have been demolished.
Hundreds OF families have lost their
homes and left the city In boats to seek
shelter on higher ground. All the gas
and water pipes have been destroyed
and the city is In darkness. The gov.
ernor came 10 the city In u boat today.
lie says nil the towns between Bris.
baue aud Ipswich are submerged. This
IN the greatest disaster In the history OF
the colony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-02-08
FLOODS IN DuFFALo.

BUFFALO, n. ", Feb. There IL n
Hood IN South Buffalo, caused by the
OVERLOOKING Of creeks. Water covers
the lands To the depth OF two and three
feet.
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RAILRoAp TIME rAnLEs.
baltimore & OHIO TINE TABLE.
u . }ot
In Eject sunday, Nov. rs, 1899.

No. p yestibuled Limited "Ds'Iy," leaves
Wash. 1870; arrive al Martinsburg i:40 +. n
fer Berkeley Springs, and at Cumberland for
No. Z. vestibuled Express .paily., 4, ia -.
New York i:s0 p. m, Phia 4s05 BALTIC 7.Is
Wash. stl5 arrives at Martinsburg 1857 nm
and Chicago $50 p. m.
Y No. u Vestibuled Limited .'Daily.w leaves
New York, 900 a, mi, PhiIa f1:35; Baltic a.sl' i
NM: Wash. $50; arrives at Martinsbnrs 5:36 X
m. Cincinnati 7A5e M, St Louis B.s5 i, N
Connects at Hancock for Berkeley Springs. *.
cept Sunday. ~
No 8. Vestibuled Exnress DAILY. leaves
New York 800 D. m.,3 Phiia. 7.e2 Baltic J0.s1
Wash. li3S dives at Martinsburg las a. ri
Cincinnati 5.i5 p. M; and st. Louis Ills al nj
No.9. PittsbnrE Express DAILY, Z leaves New
York 1870 p M; Phila. 4.05 BALTIC 40 and
Wash. Sl5 arrives at MartinsburR fi.Og 4 ~ I
and Pittsburg $50 am! e 80
No. 49, Baltimore and Cumberland Accnno
dation Daily, leaves Baltimore 100 A "a VIA
old line, arrives at Martinsburg Sa5 a. nj. 1nn,
beriand ILLS p m. Stops at All stafions ana
connects AZ Hancock for Berkeley Springs. ex
cept Sunday. -
NJ. Is baltimore and Piedmont Aecommo
dalton Daily except Sunday, leaves Ralti
more via old line al $40 a. my and arrives ~
Martinsburg i;3i p. m, and Piedmont al SOS 4, nj
stops at all stations and connects III Hanrnek
tor Berkeley Springs and a. Green Spring. Run
No. 70. Brunswick and Martinsbure Accom-.
mediation, daily leaves Brunswick d. Ia s m
arrives at Martinsburg no pm.
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He WAS MUCH SURPRISED.
4 5Ian Married his WIG on the Day OF
Her Expected Funeral.

A 5Ian Married Ills wife ON the Day OF
Her Expected Funeral.
Il married my wife on the day ex-
pected 70 attend her funeral, 2 said a
St. Loaisan to the Idle Hour club that
was holding seance the other day
That was twenty five years ago, In
Richmond, Va, We were to have beer
married on the first Of january, but on
Christmas day the young lady was
taken i'll, and on the last dag Of the old
year she died, apparently.
THE funeral was to occur at an
early hour next morning, and she was
placed in the coffin that evening.
About midnight ! went to the room
where she lay. and the watchers with
drew TO the hall | sat down and
bowed my head on the coffin. over.
whelmed by my lossA had sat there
perhaps ten minutes when | heard q
scratching inside the coffin. then .
stihed sob.
My nerves, already strained to their
Utmost tension, seemed to snap, and l
stood up and screamed like hysterical
woman. The watchers thought had
become insaness and tried to take me
away, was powerless to speak, and
could only point to the coffin. They
did not understand me, and persisted
IL taking me away. broke from them
and stroye totear on the coffin lid
with my fingers. They called for help.
but all the men in Richmond could not
nave held me back ripped that
coffin lid to splinters, dragged the
Young lady from 1t and rushed into the
open air with her. The people were
too much Mortified to follow me in
stantly They called in the police to
confine me. but when they fodnd me
the young lady had her arms around
my neck and we were both laughing
and crying Like couple Of children.
The minister came to preach the
funeral sermon, but performed the
marriage ceremony instead. '-St. LOUIS
Globe Democrat