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The morning call., 1894-07-30

paralyzed at the decentralization which
seems to pervade matters Democratic
They all wear an anxious and even wor-
ried look, as if they were wondering wnat
The next move is going to be. But they
are not inclined to criticize their leaders,
as they were week ago. With the pros
pect of no primary before them they are
at loss to know just how things will be
carried out. So, waiting and hoping tha
something may transpire as soon as posi-
be, they ''lay low"-only talk IN Wills
pers, as it were.
Max Pepper was conspicuous yesterday
by his absence from his usual haunts. HIS
exact whereabouts was somewhat OF
mystery, although it was generally con-
ceded that he had gone to San Jose on sat
urday and had not returned. None or the
other members of the Purifying Committee
turned up and altogether it was the quletest
day around headquarters. even for sun
day, that has been known for many weeks
Even II the General Committee OF the
Democratic party has laid over the prlin-
ary indefinitely, and even though there is
prospect of it not being held, lt wOuid
seem that Samuel Raney. the deft ma
nipulator Of Fire Department affairs s. IN a
pOlical way and associate partner OIL Chrls-
topher A. Buckley, has not given up all
hope of primary being held.
The indications that point that way are
manifested in the action of the Board OF
Fire Commissioners on Saturday ln ap-
pointing sixteen new men in the depart
ment. Whether this action has any polltl-
cal significance is an open question, but II
may be interesting to note that the ap-
pOintments are made in districts where
twenty men would be very available IN
case of a close contest in primary. Al
though fremen are not supposed to take
any interest in election matters and Chle1
Sullivan has very strict standing orders
about men taking part in politics it is well
known that somehow they manage to get
around if any assistance is needed TO carry
a close district
Of the men appointed there were four IN
the FOrty-thiTd District. This is Max
Peppers district and four stout tremen
might come in very handy to swing things
Rainey's way if it came 10 pinch. One OF
these men appointed is a foreman, two
are ordinary tiremen, and the fourth is an
engineer. Two were appointed in the
Forty fifth District, which is one that
Buckley and Rsiney have pretty we'll un-
der their sway, but which might be made
more sure. The other appointments were
made il the Forty first (two). Thirty
seventh, Thirty-frst and Twen nty-eighth
If the acrObatc reoganiZers carry the
day and no primary is held. the new ap-
pointees may not have much to do besides
their regular duties, but with matters still
unsettled as to the future methods of doing
business, and particularly as to the max
ing up Of the municipal convention, the
subtle Mr. Rainey probably thinks 1t we'll
to be prepared for the unexpected.
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Sat i'm n LadV'S Lap.

Michael Hurley, an old offender, will be up
for trial this morning for assault and battery
aud disturbing the peace. Mike turned him.
self loose yesterday al the Grand Opera House.
The officer of the house swoOped down upon
him just as he was engaged in the playful act
of sitting in strange lady's lap.
AS he was being led off TO The bastlle Michael
conveyed the information to all those within
hearing of a voice that needed ten-acre LOT for
exercise that he was hard man, and further
more that when he yelled tie trees wept blood.
An attempl to whip the officer resulted rather
disastrously for him, but he VIII nave TO an
swer a battery charge just the same.
The morning call., 1894-07-30
Neiqhbors Fight.

John Stewart and William Clisby are neigh.
bors on Seventh avenue, but they do not
fraIerniZe as neighboIs should. Last evening
they met In saloon on the avenue and re.
both on a preyious occasion. Stewart, who
was getting the worst of the fight, grabbed hold
OF billiard cue aud soon had Clisby on the
floor. Both were taken 10 the Receiving Hos
slight wound in his scalp, while Cllsby had a
lacerated wound in his scalp and possible
fracture OF the skull. Stewart was charged at
the City Prison with an assault with deadly
MeanOn.
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Struck Paw Dirt,

The man who has gone West TO grow up with
the country returned to the scenes of his child
hood in less that three years. wearing good
clothes and in many other ways giving compe.
tent testimony of prosperity.
"Helo!" exclaimed an ola friend, meeting
him, "you must have done well In the West?''
"Well, rather" was the confident reply. II
struck pay dirt before had been there year."
Pay dirt? l didn't know you were at the
Mines"
II wasn't. bought farm for $50 an acre
and sold IL in town lots at $50 the lot. That's
the kind Of pay dirt TO strlke."-Detroit Free
Press.
The morning call., 1894-07-30
A Roy Burglar.

Oscar Ryan, 13-year-old boy whose parents
live at 2509 Webster street. was booked at the
City Prison last night by Policeman Fred
Green on the charge Of burglary. On July 13
the residence OF Mrs. DeZ corner OF Clay and
Scott streets. was broken into and quantity
kept OIL the placr, and last Wednesday night
the boy Ryan was found in the pigeon-house In
the rear. When searched the Key OF the BACK
door, which had been missing since the night OF
the burglary, was found 10 his pocket. The
police therefore think that he knows about the
burplarv
The morning call., 1894-07-30
MERRY EXCURSIONISTS.'
Hilarity on the Rolling Main in the
Sioop Kerry.


One OF the most delightful excursions OF the
season was that had by a party on the sloop
Kerry yesterday.
The pleasure-seekers left Washington n-street
wharf about o'clock in the morning with Mr..
Paadlnl, the well-known fisherman and owner
as captain. Among the guests were Joe hing.
Johu j. Kenny, A FOderra, Mr.. sylvester ana
others. Ibe excurslQnists sailed OUTSIDE lne
heads and fshed in The vicinity OF the South
Farallones, where an abundance OF hsh was
taken in. Statesman Kenny caught small
shark, which was soon skinned and converted
into most appeliZing dish by the Italian
cooks. Ii was even esteemed above the quallty
OF the chickens furnished by the commlssary.
The fun for the day consisted OF 1shing, eat
Ing ana listening 10 the music furnished by Mr..
Foderras amateur string band.
During the calm outside The heads Captain
Louis Baglietto entertained the company with
song and anecdote. The whole party, consist
ing OF twenty-five, returned we'll doused win
water, but feeling extremely happy as they
escor ed Joe King TO his residence
Ihe DAYS catch amounted TO thlrty,elgnt
rockcod, TWO sharks, eight crabs and one
devilfsh.
The morning call., 1894-07-30
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
Three Men Who Operate Along the
Water Front.

George Melville was booked at the City
Prison last nighton two charges OF burglary.
George Is a weIl-known operator along the
water front. The specific charges against him
are fer breaking into McCartby's blacksmith
shop on Oregon street and stealing some tools,
ana for breaking into the saloon on Battery
and jackson streets and stealing some wines
aud cigars He was arrested by Detective
Egan and Policeman Dover.
John Elliott and Walter Sheer were also ar
rested by Detective Egan last night on the
charge of burglary. hey broke Into %
Leidesdortf street and stols several boxes OF
cigars ana tobacco.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

the usual remedies were applied till be wac
pronounced out of danger. oteifeldt. when b
recovered consciousness. said he went TO PED
remembered nothing more until he found him
self in the hospital He supposed he had ac-
cidentally turned the gas on after putting out
he had a similar experience while stopping at
the house OF his sister
The morning call., 1894-07-30
AFTER THE WEDDING.
Adolphe Pesch Gets Into Fight With
a Saioon.KeeDer.

Saioon-keeper.
AdolDhe Peseh, a walter living at 1922 Mar
ket street. had been at wedding on Saturday
night and on bis way home at an early hour
yesterday morning he went into the LakepOrt
saloon, Market street. to have drink.
He shook dice with S. COhn, the saloon
keeper, for the drinks and lost twice In sue
cesSion, which aDgrred him and he accused
COhn OF cheating him. Then there was fight
and Pesch had both bones Of his right leg frac-
tured and did not remember anything more till
he found himself on the operating table in the
X ceiVing Hospital COhn was also taken TO
the hospital TO have one OF his fingers dressed,
which Pesch had bitten.
Coin was aiterwald taken to the City Prison.
where charge of assault to DO bodily harm
was booked against him. charge OF mayhem
was entered against Pesch and policeman
will LOOK after him till ne is in position 10 be
removed from the hospital 10 the prison
The morning call., 1894-07-30

is now ready for distribution to Call
subscribers. Ten cents and one coupon
secures it. This portfolio is one of the
best issued, and contains beautiful
views of "The New City by the Western
The morning call., 1894-07-30
Dead in a Doorway.

The remains a man. apparently about so
years of age, were found yesterday morning in
the doorway OF basement at 822 Harrison
street. He had accidentally fallen down the
steps leading 10 the door and died there. From
memoranda found in his pocket it is believed
that he was peddIer OF lottery tickets.
The morning call., 1894-07-30
Brought Ernm Portland.

Detective Gibson returned from Portland.
Oregon, last night with J. w. Alden, who Is
wante here on the charges OF forgery and
grand larceny He stole a certificate of de-
posit with the California Savings and Loan So
ciety, forged the name OF the depostor and
passed it on Armes & Dallam, merchants,
Front street.
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His second Experience.

A. Steifeldt. bookkeeper for NJ. GetZ Co.,
was found unconscious In bed at % Fifth street.
yesterday morning. The room was full OF gas.
He was taken to the Receiving Hospital wher e
The morning call., 1894-07-30

There were 1852 desertions from the
British army last year.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

English prisoners are allowed to read
nothing but the Bible.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

175 pairs ECRU IRISH POINT CURTAINS II different de
signs 600 pair worth $500.
The morning call., 1894-07-30
POPPER'S SCHEME.

POPPER'S SCHEME.
What Democrats Think of
the New Move
ON THEIR LEADERS PART.
Called a DisgracefuI Scuffle for
Power.
MAX PLAYED A LOSING GAME.
And a Hurried Change of Front Was
Rainey's Fire De-
partment Move.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

100 pairs ECRU IRISH POINT CURTAINS, different
signs $3.50 pair worth S1O.5O.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

500 EXTRA LARGE WHITE MARsEILLEs BEDsPREADS
$3.50 each; worth $500.
The morning call., 1894-07-30

25O FULL SIZE WHITE BEDsPREADS,' S 90 each
worth $1.25
The morning call., 1894-07-30

275 FULL SIZE WHITE BEDsPREADs, SI.25 each;
worth $1.75
The morning call., 1894-07-30
SPECIAL VALUES!

$50 pairs ECRU IRISH POINT CURTAINS, different de-
signs 5000 pair; worth 5000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

Chico and his bride Johanna are pro-
badly the two greatest living attractions
in the animal kingdom. A male and
female gorilla would be without doubt
the most wonderful feature, but when
these same gorillas are really giant
and giantess, their value as curiosities
is simply incalculable. Not since the
great Jumbo, has Barnum x Bailey Sc
cured such great prizes. They are so
human-like in every particular as to
set all men TO thinking where the ami
NAL begins and man ends. 1t is said
that these remarkable animals can talk
and that they have language of their
own, and that possibility exists that
they may have a-well, a hereafter, who
knows. Go see them yourself when
the Greatest Show on Earth comes here
on Friday, August 10th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

rNCURSION Rates to Hackley PARK ON ac,
+ count OF various meetings named below 10
be held at Hackley Park lake HarbOr the eC.
w NJ the D., l. an. lines will sell excursion
ticke at one and one-third fare for the rouhu-
For Assembly, July Is. 10 30, y, "a, 20 %
For Campmeeting sell August2. 3, y t,s.
For l. o. q. T. Session, sell August l6' IT, ~
81. ..,u 49,.
All tickets will be good to return until Aug
25th. ,,,
Connection is made at 81 - station musNe
CON between trains of G a W NJ R'y and those
of the Lake Harbor X. II. street railway cars
slso connect at Lake Michigan Park win Lake
HaTbor Hy. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

At the regular meeting Of the |. ..
+. lodge, July IL, the following officers
were elected:
VIM. Thomas, g. II.
J. +. Schwartz, V. c. II.
+. p. Caldwell, Chaplain
John Glass, Fin. Sec.
G. +. Beebe, Rec. Sec.
w. A. Paine, Treas.
G.. limerick, S. w.
o. ID. Abbott, j. w.
II. Fuller, s. Il.
+. +. Ellicott, j. B.
NJ, Chaplin, G. ID. II. G. r.
A. II. Dingman, Z. G. X.
4. p: Caldwell, Sick Com.
Il. Hooper,
l.. A. Bagley, Ply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

GARD OF THANKS: The undersigned
u widow father and mother of deceased,
George Prichard, tender their sincere and
most grateful thanks TO their neighbors and
friends i'm Ionia county; and also, In the town
shin OF Sumner, GratiOt county, for their many
favors. great kindness and sympathy shown
during the late sickness and burial OF dc
HATTIE PRICHARD,
HAMILTON PRICHARD,
MINERVA PRICHARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

10 day excursion to Crystal Lake
y and frankfort. Round-trip only $500.
Thursday, July 10th, the T., A. A * n. M, Ky
will sell excursion tickets TO crystal Lake hnq
return on any regular train until SATURDAY
August 4th, inclusive. Train leaves Alma az
II .35 a. m. and 3:40 p. m. Frankfort anu
CRYSTAL Lake are among the most beautiful OF
Northern Michi gan's Summer Resorts, and the
extremely low rate places the trip within
reach of all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
RenuhIIoan caucus.

Tue Republicans Of the township, Of Arcadia
VIII meet in cauoue at Firemen's hall, alma;
Saturday July 81, at 2;3o, Tor the purpose OF
electing 10 delegates to the county convention
called at Ithaca July "a, for the purpose eject
ing delegates 90 the state Senatorial anh t"''
grrssional conventions. and elect n"w county
committee. Bf oRDEb Wv ION
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

Mrs. Jos. Bailey, Cedar Springs, Mich,
saws: "Adironda," Wheeler's heart and
nerve cure, is the best medicine ! ever
had in my family, it never falls" Sold
by B. $. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

ATTENTION G. A. R.-For the G.. a. X. Ma
"A tional Encampment at Plttsburg IN sep
temher the T.. A, a AZ n. NJ. ny will make
special reduced rates from all stations on its
line. Tickets on sale September 9th to 9Th
limited TO September 25th, Call on our agents
for particulars. W. H. BESSETI' E
793-3m u. T.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
ENCAMPMENT OF COSSACKS.
An Equestrian Tournament with
these fierce Warriors Entered.

T. wild and
fierce Cossacks in
"A real encamp-
ment is one of the
novel features of
Barnum 81 Bailey's
Greatest Show on
Earth. In this
scene, 80 full of
life and realism, a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

VNIGHTs OF PYTHIAs-Fitz James Lodge,
n No. 95, X. of p. hold its regular meetings
every other Wednesday night.
6. NJ. HUTCHINSON, G. 9,
N. G. DAVIDSON X. of X, * 8.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

nLMA ENCAMPMENT, No. 62, /. o. o. T
"A meet every first and third Tuesday in each
y EIIICOTT D. COLEMAN,
Scribe Chief Patriarch
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
For Sale, Rent, Exchange Etc.

DEDUCED Rates to Grand Rapids. on ac-
n count of the Republican State Convention,
the c. & w NJ and D., l.. y \. lines will sell eN'
cursion tickets to Grand Rapids at one.tare Tor
round trip. Tickets will be sold July auth anu
3lst Return limit August lst oUZ-2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

oUPERIOR LODGE. D. of r. Regular Meet
MRS ELLEN wORTHINGToN, N. G.
MRS. NATE DAVIDSON, X. s-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

DOYAL LAROANUM-Arcada Council No. 1898,
X meets every other Wednesday night at L. D.,
U. 4. Hall. In. BkAlNAhD, Regent
A. w. BECKNER, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

Nm MOYER RELIEF CORPS. No. lSS, meet
NJ every second and fourth Wednesday In eae
month At G.. A. X. hall:
Mrs. Orilia kilmen, Mrs, h. a. Bogaruus,
Secretary. President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

Following is the official census report
Of Gratiot county:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

O. f. Court Alma, No. rs. Holds IL regu
L. lar meetings in the G.. A. X. Hall, Wright
Block on the second Thursday in each montn
at SD m local time. Visitors welcome.
A r.. DINGMAN. g. r. c. E. BEEBE, X. s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

II o. T. 81. Regular reviews OF Alma Tent
n, No asa are held every alternate Wednes-
day night at s.3O in l. o. o. +. Hall, Visiting
members Of the Order are welcome.
J. II. LEMESSU RlER, Com.
EUGENE TAYLOR, X. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

O.T.M. Alma Hive. No. 332. Meets alter
nate Friday afternoons; ? o'clock; o; U.
MRS f.. c. FERRIS, l.. Z.
MRS ANNA LEONARD. X. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

NINA LODGE. /. < I.--K Regular meetings
Y on Saturday on or before full moon
B. :. WEBB, ", Vi. ,,--
~. A. PAINE, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

HLMA CHAPTER, o. K. S. No. 43--Regular
n meetings on the hr5t Friday OF each month
Mrs LUISA A. TT RICK. w Netrou.
NJ fsS. !. ;, CAPLE, Sec'Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

n R-William Moyor Post, No. l52. Depart.
u ment OF Michigan, G. A. r., meet on "a and
4th Saturday of each month.
f. N. CHADWICK, Commander.
WIN. GARGETT, Ad1utant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

NINA Chapter, no. l%j, x. A. NJ. Regular
Hmeetings on Saturday night after full moon
- We. TURCK, H. p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Shoes,

We are talking big Shoes. IS pairs Ladies DongoIa
Tip Shoes 90 $l25. Cannot be beat 90 Sl5O
80 pairs Mems Fine Shoes in Lace and Congress % sl5
pair-all sizes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

uf s. TURCK & CO.-A general banking
w business transacted. Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Exchange. Special attention
given to Collections. u
WIN. S. TURCK. "A. w. WRIGHT: u. .: " AHp'
J.H. SEAvER. =. B. WEBSTER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

". ~. ~. ~. s,. w W. W. ". se W W .ks W
- - : ~, = tSissS
*s."' ".s -
....s.s 4.:, 3s::s = 49,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-28
BAXTER SPRINGS NORMAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE.

THE BAXTER SPRINGS NORMAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE
will elegantly furnished throughout with furniture In few
thoroughly equipped and desire the
Springs and surrounding country that expect to
school should not fail to investigate
comprehensive and prac
depends the merits OF
neither pains
instructors that indeed proud to
nouuce the finished
rence college Certainly equip institution
such but believe that e
intend that the quality OF the work done
the College hall be best advertisement.
There this western country you
spend for
lege certainly you find heatu pleasant place
to spend a yearth Baxter Springs.
r,,,,.e weeks $1,000
IEkHo One year -four terms $500
Good from 81 $40 week; pay
hoard and tuition of weeks.
We pleased correspond with who think
attending a school next year.
Address J.. H. BROWNING, President
{. S. BOWMAN, Business Manager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-28

The Kansas City Journal of Sum-
day. July y, in spea & of the
coming big reunion to be held here
says: Extensive preparations are
being made for the interstate reun-
ion at Baxter Springs. Kan. from
September 3 toe. The famous Mo-
doc GIee Club of Topeka has been
engaged for the entire week and
many prominent speakers have
promised to attend. The committee
is sure of either Thomas b. Reed or
William Mckinley. John ]. ingalls,,
George T. Anthony. Dick Blue. +. N.
Morrill,, William Warner and many
other noted orators have promised
to be there, and more interest is
manifested in the meeting this year
than ever before. One thousand
tents have been secured and sixty
acres of ground for parking teams.
Orders for tents are double those OF
last year, and crowd of 5000 peo-
pie is anticipated for the big days"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-28
SATURDAY, JULY %.
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

july ~, Ao"1'
Council met in regular session,
Mayor Norton presiding and Coun-
cilmen Polster, McMickle and Smith
present. Councilman Cooper alb
sent.
Minutes of meetings of June 10
and July 10 read and approved.
Cemetery committee was granted
further time on Calls matter.
Mayor Norton reported havingre-
ceived bill of lading of the cages
which were purchased of the Pauley
Jail and Building Company. St.
Louis. The cages were shipped on
the 10Th inst.
At this juncture Councilman ].
N. Cooper arrived.
Mayor Norton, who was sent to
Topeka to look after n judgment
against the city in favor of Sarah
A. Haines and Ella ID. Lane, execu-
tors of the estate of +. ID. Haines,
deceased, made his report. The ba-
sis of the suitand subsequent judg-
ment are 10 800 bonds which were
issued January I, 1872, and which
purport to bear the signatures of G.
Van Wrinkle (no kin to RIP as
mayor. and G. b. Green, city clerk.
They were ten year bonds and con-
sequently wee due January I. 1882.
Interest was paid OH them for one
year, according to the records on
file in the United States Circuit
Court for the District of Kansas,
aud some time after the bonds had
become due they were sued on. The
case was continued from time to
time and was finally dismiss, d at
plaintiffs costs. James ID. Snoddy,
very smooth Paola lawyer, was at
torney for the plaintiffs, and after
the bonds had been dead % days, If
in fact they ever had legal exist
ence, Nr. SnOddy represented to GER
tain persons that il would save
costs and trouble to have the case
re-instated by agreement. and this
was done. Judgment was aftcrward
obtained by default on the part of
the defendant, the city of Baxter
Springs. But this judgment, il ap-
pears. was illegally procured and
temporary injunction will be asked
for restraining execution and if this
is granted you can bet your bottom
dollar that the judgment will be set
aside and stand as naught.
J. NJ. Cooper presented bill and
II was referred to the committee on
claims and accounts.
On motion adjourned. subject TO
call of mayor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-28
LABOR MiLiTiAMEN.

Labor Organizations Planning for Con-
troll Of tho Citizen soldiery.
New YORK, July IS The report is
current and It's authenticity Is vouched
for by an official attached to one Of
the most influential labor organiza-
tions in this city, that organize | labor
throughout the country is to unite in
an effort for the conversion Of the mill
tia to the labor interests This Is to be
accomplished by enlistment of labor
men in the national guard Of the sew
eral states. The movement was in
augurated in the West more than q
year ago, and labor leaders in this
city who favor the scheme point TO
the recent conduct Of the national
guard In California in quelling tina
railroad riots, rs an evidence of what
the plan may accomplish.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-28
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Al Unused Well Nssr CoRsyvilie. Kan
So. Explodss.

Al Unused Well Nssr CeRsyvills. Kan
So, Explodss.
CoFFEyvILIE, KAN, July 25.-An ex.
plosion occurred here yesterday morn
ing at 2 o'clock at gas we'll No. 8.
This we'll was an unused one and was
on land adjacent to the city and no
one was injured. The force Of the
explosion was simply terrific, srous-
ing the whole city, many thinking
that m earthquake had taken place.
The ground around the we'll, covering
an area OF an acre, was thrown into
ridges from two to twelve feet deep.
Rocks weighing two tons were thrown
to the surface. The suppo ition Is
that the gas had been escaping for q
long time into the fssIres and crew
ices of the rocks, forming large
amount and the pressure became so
great that IN explosion followed.