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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-21

SrRISeEIELD. o., March 2i.--Mrs.
Jane Harden died in awful agony Sum
day from her body being literally
roasted to crisp Saturday afternoon.
Her dress caught fire from an open
rrata
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BRussEEs, March 2i.The eenefs,
council Of the labor party 81 Belgium
composed Of delegates from worlInt
mems societies throughout the country
have resolved. unanimously. 70 rr0
claim general strike ID case purI|1
ment should not vote universal suffrage
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EEw Insarr0a. 5 +. March I'll 81
Cart Jacch IIAn.i Vanderbilt, brother
II The Iafr Cornelius Wander
p.Ii, diel III NJ hy:ns 6n Grin1es Hill,
ssaiea Isiand. AZ o'clock Sunday
evening.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 81 Athc1.
Ala, one hundred miles south 81 here
on the Louisville and Nashville road.
was totally destroyed by Ore Mondt1
morAipg. Several lives were lost
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a HoRRTBIR RAILROAp ACOIDENT

Is daily chronicle IN our papers;
also the death Of spme dearfriend, who
has died with consumption, whereas
if he or she had taken Otto's Cure for
Throat and Lung diseases in time, life
would have been rendered happier and
perhaps been saved. Heed thewarning!
If you have a cough or any affection
Of tile Throat and Lungs caIl at A. NJ,
Gilbert q Bro. sole agents, and get z
trial bottle free. Large size so cents.
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CLEAN YOUR GLOVES.

Ladies clean your Kid Gloves with
Mousquetaire Glove Cleaner, for sale
only BY Emmert q Fiery, who carry
the best line Of kid gloves in the town.
and warrant all their kid gloves from
81 90 up.
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FAEEENOWN YOUR WANTS
This Column is Bead BY Over 5000
People Every Evening.
REST AND CHEAPEST COLUMN.
s,....iop.. Help wau.od, Fer sale, Fsr Rent, Last
Pound, strayed u ssslsn, 70 Buy, Sal
Or Exchange Mako il Known.
RESf AND CHEAPEST COLUMN,

,,ap RExT.-The house III which have been
hy,nr an West Burke street. Possession
ssy,n April 4 Rent SIS per month
sls1f g. A. MILLER. N
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l,FFtt,Ess FOR nENT. Suitable for Lawyer,
1 lnoi.tor or Insurance Agent. Apply 10 Mrs,
Kettle ilinkle. Burke street near Market House,
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u,AE new and improved Carlisle Shoe Button il ,a
sale only nj ifoinrich's. sl-lin.
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1,r pATRICK's BADGE and Baby Ruth, 4 &
- Herring
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,,,p RENT. four frame dwellings on North
eneen street, known as Reynolds block.
t.t reasonabln Apply 10 Mrs. Elizabeth
ReynoIds. east King street. afi.iw-
The herald., 1893-12-09
A BIG SUCCESS.

Company AS Annual Ball Largely
Attended.
One of the largest and most success
full balls ever given in this city was
held at Armory hall last night.
The occasion was the annual dance of
Company A of the Seventh regiment,
and the boys certainly exceeded all pre-
vious entertainments held at the
armory. A feature of the affair was the
use of calcium lights during the dances,
which produced very pretty effects.
The company spared neither pains nor
money to insure success, and such
they had.
The hall was decorated in character
istic military style. Along the fronts
of the balconies were festooned the
national colors, while at intervals were
placed muskets, swords and drums. A
multitude of lines of pretty fancy paper
lanterns crossed and recrossed over the
smooth surface of the floor.
A very effective addition to the deco
rations was representation at the end
of the room of Yosemite falls.
1t showed the high, rocky peaks, with
the mighty waterfalls, the lower falls
being represented by real water. Tall
pines were placed about the miniature
pile of rocks and added to the view.
The falls were lighted by the rainbow
effects, which caused much applause.
The orchestra numbered Is pieces and
was led by Prof. Lowinsky, most effect
i've music being rendered.
The affair was opened shortly after
O'Clock by an orchestral concert, the
following selections being given:
Overture, Merry Wives of Win dsor, Nicolai.
selection, Trip Through the Midway Plais-
snce, Schleiffarth.
Cornet SOLO Think of Me. Millar.
Selection, Robin Hood, De Koven.
America, National Medley, Moses
At the conclusion of the last number
the Star Spangled Banner was played,
which was the signal for the formation
of the grand march. Fully 300 couple
responed, and, under the direction of
Prof. H. M. Kramer, went through a
number figures.
The dance programme was next start
ed. The calcium lights were 80 used as
to represent either moonlight. flashes OF
lightning or shadows, the electric lights
being turned out and the various effects
being produced by the calcium lights.
Different colors were thrown ON the
dancers during some of the numbers,
causing most effective scene. Ths
floor was densely crowded. There was
large number of pretty young women
and handsome costumes to be seen.
The gymnasium at the side of the hall
was converted into sitting room, while
the company's parlors were used for
card playing. Punch was served.
The herald., 1893-12-09
A BIG CANAL STARTED.
Indian Wells Valley to Be Placed &c
Irrigation.

Indian Wells Valley to Be Placed to
Irrigation.
Last Tuesday an important work was
begun in Owens valley. The first sod
was turned OF q canal to bring water
into Indian Wells valley. The canal is
designed to carry $4,000 inches of water.
The valley to be irrigated is about As
miles north from Mojave, and a railroad
to Owens valley will run through it.
This is one of the finest bodies of land
in Southern California and will be set
tied up very rapidly as work on the
canal advances.
A large party was present at the open
ing, which was made at o point few
miles north from Independence. A
speech suitable to the occasion was
made by G. Mulholland.
The canal is 30 designed that it can
be readily enlarged to irrigate many
thousand acres more land, as settlement
shall be extended.
The herald., 1893-12-09
Court Americu. Organized.

Court Americus No. 1886. Ancient
Order of Foresters of America, was in
stituted by Deputy Grand Chief Ranger
John McGinnis and Supreme Chief
Ranger L. Thorne, assisted by G. s. B.
Zimmerman, s. D., w. A. Ryan,
Brother Kriminger, cartria claria and
blackman. The following officers were
elected for the first term: Junior post
chief ranger, j. ]. Maratte; chief
ranger. E. B. Cheable sub-chief ranger,
J. B. Ashby treasurer, Frederick Lantz;
financial secretary, Frank Pinshaw re-
cording secretary, G.. s. Dean: senior
woodman. E. F. Ward; junior wood
man, @. F. White; senior beadle, H. NJ.
Huper; junior beadle, A. Overman !;
trustees, @, I'll. Tate, w. III. Mcdonald,
J. +. Bryson physician, E. W. Matthias !;
druggist, E. German.
After the court was fully organized
and officers installed recess was taken,
during which a sumptuous repast was
served and many happy remarks and
we'll wishes expressed by visitors Of the
order.
The herald., 1893-12-09

At midnight there was short inter-
mission, when the dancers repaired to
Captain Fletcher's Columbia restaurant.
across the street from the hall, aud en-
loyed An elegant banqCet.
The dance was held for the benefit OF
the sick fund of the company.
The various committees worked inces-
sanity to insure succeaa. Capt. Henry
Stesre especially deserves coneratnla-
tion for the fine elimination OF his
efforts.
The committees were ae followe:
Executive = Captain Henry Steere,
chairman; Lieut.. +. l.. Baldwin, Corpl.
D. Clark, Sergt. A. Roth, Private j {.
w. Reeves, Private 7. f. GriDdell.
Invitation Private w. j. Reeves,
chairman; First SerRt. H. @. Miles,
Private ]. 4. Marek, Corpl. Frank Will.
lard, Private +. E. Miles, Private Ohn
Montgomery.
Decoration-Lieut. F. L. Baldwin,
chairman; Sergt. l. D. Jaynes. Corpl A.
w. Splittstoesser. Private w. H. Hoff-
man, Private ]. e. Marek.
Reception = Captain Henry Steere,
chairman; Lieutenant Samuel Crawford,
Corpl. d. CLARK, @. M. Sergt. Watt
Clarke. Private t. f. Grindel.
Floor-Private w. J. Reeves, man.
ager; aids, Sergt. A. Roth, Corpl. A. w.
SplittHtoesser,
The herald., 1893-12-09
MR.. AND MRS. BRADBURY.
THEY RETURN FROM SAN FRAN
CISCO YESTERDAY.
Welcomed With Warmth by Members of
Their Family-Mr. Bradbury Out
lines His Plans for
the Future.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bradbury returned
from San Francisco yesterday with the
groom's mother. They were met at the
Arcade depot by Mrs. Banning and Miss
Banning, where warm welcome was
extended to the bride and groom.
In an interview in San Francisco
paper Mr.. Bradbury made the following
statements in regard to his affairs:
There is no truth in the statement
that was anxious about the date of the
marriage license" he said yesterday
afternoon, "and though 1 didn't pay
Rev. Mr.. Ackerly that evening, mailed
him hundred.dollar bill next day."
The young man and his sweetheart
did not elope together from Los Angeles
Miss Banning came to this city ostensi-
bly, to visit friends two or three weeks
ago. During most of the time before
the wedding she stayed with the family
OF 5. &. Murphy, the banker. Young
Bradbury arrived here last Thursday,
according to previous arrangement, and,
as there was parental opposition to the
match, they just went off and got quiet
iy and surely married without letting
any OF Miss Banning's friends know any
thing about it.
The marriage was a great surprise in
Los Angeles social circles, where the
couple are known, but the surprise VAS
lessened by the knowledge that they
had been engaged for several months.
though the engagement was understood
to have been broken off. Miss Banning
is pretty and accomplished young
lady of high social standing, and is a
daughter of the late Phineas Banning,
who was a millionaire. The three sons
are we'll known business men in South
ern California. Miss Lucy Banning and
her sister. Mics Mary Banning, returned
last July fron,a years sraysin Paris.
IL is interesting to know that young
Bradbury is now talking about settling
down." and that in San Francisco. The
young man isonly % years of age, but
he intimates that his wild oats are near.
ly Gown. He will not do that settling
down, however. until after his bridal
tour, and that, he announces, is to be q
whole year in length.
81 will abandon all thought OF bust.
ness for year, and we will Just wander
about the world wherever our fancy
takes u.s." is the announcement he made
yesterday. II will go to Los Angeles
with my wife tomorrow to attend to a
little business and then return here.
On the 18th we will leave for Mazaltan
on the Colima with my mother, two
sisters and brother-in-law. will at
tend a stockholders meeting of the
'Minas del Tajo' there, and when get
through with business my wife and
will start on our tour, either by way OF
Panama or by San Francisco and
China.'
The herald., 1893-12-09
wIGGINs AT SAN BERNARDrNo.
Other Matters About the Midwinter
Fair.

Other Matters About the Mfdwinter
Mr.. Frank Virgins, superintendent OF
the Southern California exhibits at the
Midwinter fair, went to San Bernardino
yesterday to confer with the various
chairmen OF that district. Already
inquiries for space in the Southern
California building have been received.
The paintings sent to the worlds fair
by the Los Angeles artists have been
returned to the city and can be had on
application to Mr.. Virgins.
Captain W. H. A. Thompson, the
worlds fair superintendent OF Ventura
county's exhibit, has returned from Chi.
cago and ie in the city attending to
returning that county's exhibit.
j. y. Joplin, manager of Orange coun-
tvs exhibit at the worlds fair, was a
visitor of the chamber Of commerce
yesterday. He may possibly be en-
ployed at the midwinter fair.
Before leaving Chicago Mr.. Virgins
was presented with a handsome re-
mindef of the fair. The various workers
under him give him a handsome gold
headed cane, suitably inscribed. A lit
tie dinner company WAS held, during
which Mr.. Clio Lloyd of Santa Barbara
made the presentation speech, and pro.
ceeded to cane Mr.. Wiggins's back.
Another pleasant act at the close OF
the fair was the banquet given by the
California state commissioners to the
workers in the building. About 100
covers were placed, each person was
presented with handsome souvenir
book of worlds fair views. A fine menu
was enjoyed, after which a genuine re-
union and California love feast was
held.
The herald., 1893-12-09
IT IS TURNED INTO MYSTERY.
The Question Is, Did Aguilar
Murder His Wife?
An Alibi Claimed for Him and Given
Considerable Support.
The Declaration OF His, Dying Wife and
the Statements of Reputable
People Create Much
Confusion.

There were no new developments in
the Aguilar case yesterday. The man
charged with 80 cruelty numbering his
wife walked the corridor of the county
Jail yesterday with feeling of his real
position which had not before come over
him. He would say nothing further re-
garding the affair, except to maintain
his innocence.
The mystery has become, apparently,
impenetrable. There is strong belief
that Aguilar is not guilty. This is caused
by the statement that he was at Ana
helm when the tragedy occurred.
Yesterday morning several citizens OF
Anaheim put in an appearance at the
county jail and offered to go ON Aguilar's 8
bond to any amount. They also engaged
the services of H. T. Gage to defend him.
Even the officers who made the ar
rest and were first called into the case
are completely at sea. On top of all this
comes the dying declaration of the
young wife. She and she alone, how
ever. is the only one that can be found
who claims that Aguilar was at the
ISChOs WIZ phiOW WV
blanket about the burning woman says
positively that he did not see Aguilar
nor any other man in the vicinity.
The first report that boy saw man
jump into cart and drive away lacks
confirmation. At least no such boy
could be found by the coroner.
A dispatch from Santa Ana Gays that
the people OF that city were much sur.
prised and Mortified when they read the
detailed account of the inhuman and
fendlsh treatment Aguilar dealt his
young wife.
Aguilar was we'll known in this city,
although he was raised in Anaheim and
his present residence is on the Ii. X.
Tuffree ranch in the Placsntia. He
bore good reputation, was industrious
and had accumulated some property.
Notwithstanding the fact that he bore
good name, it was known that there
was bad streak of blood tainting his
makeup, for his brother Chappo stab
bed a man to death in house of i'll
repute, about 1877. in very cold
blooded fashion.
The people there do not take much
stock in the statement made by Agui-
lar to the effect that he was in the field
blowing ON the day that the brutal act
was committed, Notwithstanding credi-
BILE witnesses are reported as having
seen him on his ranch at work,
The herald., 1893-12-09
BASCQM STEPHENS.

His Adventures on His Way to Lower
California.
The announcement in the HERALD a
few days ago brings. out in the San
Diego union" the following about his
movements in that city:
at the late irrigation congress Stephens
was on hand with resolutions favoring
the division of the state, and was hissed
off the floor. This did not dampen his
ardor. When the irrigationists came
here by invitation Stephens was in the
lot. He left his wife and three children
at home, and he brought his spiritual
guide, Mrs. Ciery, whom he introduced
as his wife. They returned to Los
Angeles with the excursionists, but
neither went home. In a day or two
they turned up in San Diego again, hav-
ing driven down ina livery rig which
Stephens procured under the name of
Crafty. The couple stopped at the
Horton as man and wife, and so plausi-
BILE was the tale he told that the guilt
less clerk lent him $40.
That money helped Stephens and
Mrs. Clery over the border. They went
to Ensenada by steamer, leaving the rig
at the Union stables in this city, where
bill rapidly grew. Stephens told his
wife's relatives here that he was hot on
the trail of land deal in Lower Califor-
MIA, and few days after leaving he
wrote to his brother-in-law, Harry
Overshiner, telling him to return the
livery rig to Los Angeles. Young Over
sinner drove the team back, and learned
at the stable that reward of $25 was
offered for the return of the outfit, as
the owner was convinced that Crafty"
had stolen them. The reward was paid
to Overshiner upon proving that he was
not connected with Crafty, except by
marriage, and upon the assurance that
probably even that slender tie would be
severed as quickly as the law would
allow.
The young man called on his sister,
Mrs. Stephens. finding the house turned
upside down and the family destitute.
Mrs. Stephens was convinced of the per-
fdy OF her husband, and packed up and
came to her parents in this city. Her
brother said last night that she would
apply for divorce. She has three
children, the eldest IA years old.
Stephens, she said, began to act strange
ly about year ago. The Clery woman
called at their house occasionally as a
friend, under the name of Miss Allen,
but the wife suspected nothing.
The husband of Mrs. Clery, who seems
to be rather slow to anger, has written
to Chief OF Police Brenning to ascertain
the whereabouts of the couple. He will
also apply for divorce, it is said. A
warrant 10 out for the arrest of Stephens,
but 1t will probably never be served.
He and his spiritually inclined compan-
ion are at Ensenada. where he is about
to issue the first number of monthly
periodical to be called the Mexican
Fruit Grower.
The herald., 1893-12-09
HIS SKULL BADLY CRUSHED,
T. M. McCracken Is Instantly
Killed by a Train.
He Was Crossing the Track at Six
teenth st. and Central Ave.
The Fatal Accident Occurred at 5:I5
O'Clock Last Evening He Was
an Old Resident of Los
Angeles.

T. NJ. McCracken, an old-time citizen
of this city, was almost instantly killed
by Southern Pacific train at the cor.
ner Of Central avenue and Sixteenth
street at 5 :15 O'Clock last evening.
McCracken recently removed to Long
Beach to take charge of some stock,
but had resided in this city many years.
He was hack driver and teamster for
some time, and has brother who is
also hack driver.
He was driving team and wagon,
presumably coming to the city.
The Santa Monica train No. 33, on the
Southern Pacific line. left the Arcade
depot at 519 o'clock in charge
OF Conductor John Bassett. When
the train neared the crossing at Six
teenth and Central avenue. Engineer
Hust noticed McCracken driving to-
ward the track.
1t is said that the usual whistle of
warning was given, but McCracken did
not hear it, for he endeavored to cross
the track before the train.
There Is little or no obstruction near
the crossing that would have caused
him not to see the approaching train.
McCracken deliberately attempted to
drive across the track, when the engine
struck his wagon. He was almost in.
stantly killed, his skull being crushed,
the wagon was simply splintered, but
the horses escaped injury.
As soon as the accident occurred Cap
tain Roberts OF the police force, who
lives near by, and DR.. Cheever OF Mime
apolis attended McCracken but to no
avail. He was dead in very few min
utes.
The body was taken to Orr & Co. 's
where an inquest will be held this
morning by Coroner Gates.
McCracken leaves wife in this city.
He Waa ahont 48 Yeara of age.
The herald., 1893-12-09
LOWER CALIFORNIA.
The Academy OF scicnces' --latest Scare
for knowledge.

for Knowledge.
San Diego Union: The Academy OF
Sciences has for several successive years
sent expeditions to Lower California for
the purpose of collecting data and bo-
tanical and geological specimens. says
the San Francisco Chronicle.
Prof. Gustav Eisen had charge OF this
years venture, and having returned,
lectured before the members of the 60
ciety. The professor did not attempt to
60 into the details of his investigations
and discoveries, but confined himself to
a general description of the peninsula's
mountains, valleys, vegetables, animal
life and the like.
First OF all he said that with irriga-
tion Lower California could be made
one of the most productive spots in the
world. Even az it is, O most extraordi-
nary growth is to be found extending
from the mountain peaks to the valleys.
The people there do not seem to appre-
ciate what they bave, and neglect every
opportunity to improve their condition.
They seem content to confne them
selves almost exclusively to gathering
and exporting tan bark, which that
country produces in abundance and of
quality that is very much in demand.
The lowlands are absolutely free from
frosts andsare decidedly tropical. The
mountains the professor considered the
widest and most difficult of ascension
he ever encountered. They set we'll
apart from each other and are almost
perpendicular.
The exploring party brought home
thousands of specimens OF beetles, but
terfies, snakes and lizards, most of
which are beidg distributed among
noted specialists Of the United States
and Europe for examination and reports.
Among these specimens are many that
have never been found elsewhere.
The herald., 1893-12-09
Baseb all.

At the First-street grounds tomorrow
afternoon ct O'Clock the Young Boyle
Heights Stars will play the Young Los
Angeles baseball club for the champion
ehip. The clubs are composed as fol-
lowe: Stars-Smile, first base Paul
third base; Enzie, right field; Henry,
catcher; Pete, center field; Ted, left
field; Cumming, second base; Joe,
shortstop; Frank. pitcher. Los An
geles-Louis, center field !; Pete Johnson,
pitcher; Nick, third base; George, left
field; Bull, first base; Henry Brown,
catcher; J. Smile, right field; Charley,
shortstop Moore, second base.
The herald., 1893-12-09
GOES HER ONE BETTER.

Angle Rennis Charged With Keeping o
House OF Ill Fame.
Angie Rennis. colored woman, was
arrested yesterday upon complaint of
Rosina Smith, also a woman of color,
charging her with keeping house of ill
fame.
The parties were in court only the day
before, when Rosina Smith was fined
for battery upon the Rennis girl.
The parties are apparently trying to
see which can get the most revenge.
The herald., 1893-12-09

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Dec. S.-The build
ings occupied by the John Single Paper
company, Walrath & Co., wholesale
grocers, and Robert McCarty & Co.,
hardware, were destroyed by fire at
midnight. The total loss 10 s248 900
insurance about S2OO. 900.
The herald., 1893-12-09
WANTS A FRANCHISE.

A Petition to the Council for y New
Street railroad.
Yesterday s. Goodenow lied petition
with the city clerk asking the council
for franchise for street railroad. The
petition sets forth that the motor power
is to be either steam or electricity. The
proposed route is as follows: Beginning
at the intersection of First and Hoover
streets, thence along Hoover street to
Seventh street, thence east on Seventh
street to Alvarado street.