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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

HE TOAsTs THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ANI
MEssKs IrCY AND sMALLEY STEAK
FOR THE PRESS.


MEssKs Lr,Y AND sMALLEY STEAK
FOR THE PRESS.
London Aug s-William Mathcr Member o' Iar
lament FOR the Gorton Division Of Lancashire" gave
A dinner this evening 10 ThoTas +. BayarI IN"
United states Ambassador. and twenty-five members
Of the House Of Commons ~ all political parties
Among the guests were Henry Campbell Banner
man Secretary 81 War; Henry Fowler Secretary
for India; James Bryce. president Of the Board d"
Trade: Str C;oorg" Trevelyan Secretary for scot
land: sir L. Kay-Shutteworth Secretary to the
Admiralty; A. ]. Mundeia. ex-presfent OF the
Hoard Of Trade; Sir Henry James. Member of FAR
uament for Bury; Sir James Ferguson Member for
M %Trihcrn Division Of Manchester, Justin Mo
Car,hy Member -. Eorth IDngford. and other
friends Of Mr. Maiher belonging 10 the Devonshire
club. -, . =, At.
Mr BayarI after responding TO the toast To- ms
he,lth toasted the House Of Commons. MI Mathrr
,,ronnsed ''The Press OF Great Britain ana Amer
lea 10 which Mcssrs H. W. Lucy and George w
Smalley responded 1T,
Wr Nather expressed his appreciation of the
klndncss with which ne was Received IN America
when he was preparing his report on technical ",
ca ion for the Royal Commission on Iechnical IN
struction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
MARRIED..
GoLnsMGTH-HAMMoND-At Crown 7

GOLDSMITH HAMMOND-At Crown Point n, II
We6na.dav August ls9t Elizabeth. daughter OF ,n9
late Gen John Hammond. TO Nathaniel ollver "o'o-
smith, OF Cincinnati. Ohio
MARVIN EROWN-At Ouray COL August l. by tne
psv D- Miller Charles Richards Marvin. Jr. ~ Brook-1
vn y Y. and Aimee Lister Brown daughter OF hooe's
" Brown, esq. q Denver Col
VIIDE-U-pSON-At the Dobbs Ferry PresbyterlaA
church Angus, s by the Rev. T. NJ Niven ~ DE-
Enla May daughter Of Or. C.: II. Judson 10 Normso
Wilde.
Notices of Marriages must be Endorsed with full
name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
FISCHER AND PARET LOSE THE fINA'"o'

The Bergen Point Tennis CLUB continued It's
omen tennis tournament yesterday peiore d"
enthusiastic crowd. The final match III me
do,,bes aroused the greatest Interest ana
o. q time was beautifully played and de-
c,dedly exciting Paret and Fischer showed some
great uphill work In the first set taking SIX games
straight after Cragn and the unknown hnd reacne d
ove 7ove They lost the set finally. however. am ,f
arter winning the second gradually droplen on
IN their play the last set being almost "ai h b
~ ~ tbelr opponents The masked knight ga VI,
best work OF the four Fischer was deporaoI f "n
IT., ,he beginning but Paret played In tooI Io' ~
o. t,,ahout though he made several MISTAKES III
oii,ue halls which cost valuable points
Tho semi-dnal singles match between Gensrt NH an,
~ Iii ne decided to-day. and the winner VIII
s nt c,,Wnri Gould OF orange. In the finals to-'hor
row. The results follow: x,,u,,. -,
No. singles handicap. first rounhEW VII n
q f;ennert Danforth T G. scratch; ona dfteen5.
Kinnaird McEnroe Hamilton J. T. o"'
% G-1. e. ,, ,.raoin and
Mems doubles final ro%ndcahoSa efc ar@f Edwin
George Griffin New,f3rk o ~ l. p Paret. Lenox
r. c., Sc, +-6. 6-3, 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

Halifax Aug S-The banquet Of the United Eng
fish Irish and Scotch National Societies OF Halifax
., Lord Aberdeen the Govern General. took
Mace last night In the Halifax Hotel. and was "A
great success Two hundred representative men OF
the city and province sat down TO the tables. and
Premier Fielding presided. The Princess Louise
Fusiiiers furnished the guard OF honor. Lord Aber-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
4 YEAR or TNCOMPETENCY ~ CONGRESS-
PLUNGED DEEPER INTO THE MIKE.

PLUNGED DEEPER INTO THE MlRE.
From The I.ockport Journal.
Congress has been In session just on" year. W hat
has il accompliShed2 Called together to save ths
country from the disastrous results OF Impartial
Democratic statesmanship. II has simply piuns.'
AN The people and their best interests deeper mo
thc rnire until now, after years experience, IN"
unanimous cry OF the stricken people Is that 'oh-
eress should adjourn and give the country chance
TO do for itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

deem the insignia OF baronet OF Nova Scotia
He presented striking appearance dressed In Kills
In proposing the toast guest OF the evening,
Premier Fielding made eloquent speech. and the
Governor-Generals reply was Wig lrousiy appiauded
Toas,s were also responded to by Admiral Hop
klns. Attorney General l.ongley. Archbishop
O'Brlen. Mr.. Ingraham. the United states Consul,
the French Admiral Magnet and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
TWO SHIPS POSTED AS MISSING.

London. Aug. S.The British ship Colintrave
CAPTAIN Raymond which sailed from Newcastle
~ S W. on March &c for San Francisco was to-
day officially posted ut I.oyds as missing Sho
vas SPOKEN on May %. but the latitude and longi-
tude were not given. The british bark Mon
for San Francisco, also posted as missing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
TIE nEv- sAMrEL ] KNArr.

N.v-I LONDON Conn Aug. The Rev. Samuel J.
Kuapp pastor ~ thu Maci"usal street Hap'ls'
Church Ncw-York CITY dicl ~ Mystic this morn
INK Last we.k hts relatives were called I" ms
iel.lde ~ death expected then. Later h" raj
lied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
sAyDow. TIE STRONG NAN. MARRIED.

London Aug s.-Sandow. the professional strong
man. was married this morning in Manchester TO
Miss Blanche Brookes the daughter OF MAN
chester photographer. Sandow and Miss Brookes
met four years ago and had been engaged TOT some
time Miss Brookes returned only few weeks ago
from Germany where she had been studying the
German language.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
OBITt .fRT.


Montreal Aug s-Fellx G-onrion. Member u Par
uoren, ,or Ner-h,4.s and Dominion Malster Of
Public Works IN thu Mackenzie Administration. died
A, Nsrches~s nat evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
MEXICAN JOURNALISTS RELEASED FROM

City OF Mexico. Aug. s-The decree Of President
Diaz parloning all the journalists who were serv-
ing sentences for political and other offences In
relem prison went into effect yesterday. and they
u.ra ali released All the Journalists who fed from
Tho country to avoid punishment are granted i'm
Inunity II they return ana become peaceablc and
su.-abding citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
Special Notices.

Black Bnrren Mineral Water.
Absolutely pure: delicious drinking water specihe II
Kidney Liver and Bladder affections. Handled BY al
druggists Main office >, Broad-st.. NewYork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
Lord BeacOnsncld

Cherished English prmroses as the sweetest OF no"eis
Bar neither roses lilies buttercups are sweets .an
the mouth %: tina, fair one who uses soHcl'oNI uaIy
In rllsnS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
LARGE DECREASE IN ENGLISH TRADE.

London, Aug. Ss-The returns Issued by the Board
NJ Trade for last month show a decrease In i'm
ports OF IL 40 OOJ and exports Of &. 206o COM
pared with July OF last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

II. was born In 1884, and was elected 20 Parh-
ment IN ls5 He had been ma1sirai" "i the burHh
and county OF Aberdeen. lord provost OF The city,
president ~ tho Chamber OF Commerce ana justice
81 the peace for the county He was an Advanced
Liberal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
A TERRIBLE BLOW TO BUSINESS.

The year OF democratic congress mas WI VIZ,
nessed n decrease of values in the United states
in excess of the debt left by the rebellion. II mas
brought the business of the country 10 n conil-
Ton which the statistician OF the Administration,
Wr Ford describes az the worst possibe-any
change must be for the better
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

Mrs Mary Spngler Foncrhcn Van Beir"n' IN"
widow Of Michael NJ Van Beuren. died yesterday
nj her home No q West Fourteenth st Mrs. van
t,.uro, uas the daughter OF the late James and
ELIZA NJ & Foncrben. and granddaughter OF Henry
Spingl.r. The funeral has not yet been arranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
DEARLY BOUGHT EXPERIENCE.


From The wilmington NtWS
The session which began with a hourlsh OF
trumpets and "A display Of great confidence III tn n
ability of Democratic statesmanshp 10 correct an
the mistakes and all the mischief OF me lV"s
continued rule Of the Republicans mas resul'ru ~
nothing beneficial to the Nation except 10 prove
the utter incapacity of the Democratic party 10
leglslate for the United states. Ihat ~ great
gain but what "A costly Bit OF knowledge IL ~!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

1t would seem that II the three towns mentioned
In the above dispatch have been destroyed
the loss of life must have been much greater than
is reported II is stated whether II is Act Reale
or Aci SAINT Antonio which Ia meant. Both these
towns cities In the Province OF 'dtaflla inc
former contains about 5000 inhabitants ani mas
many fine buildings II is noted for ts mineral
waters and for the Cave Of Polyphemus ana brotto
miles away. contains about 5000 inhabitants. There
have been many earthquakes in the province; "a
tania. the capital. was destroyed IN 1873 ana WIS
visited by severe shocks in 1888. ISIS ana lSio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
CLYDE WI\TDS

Clvde Wln,on the ellcs, son ~ Senator Winion.
NJ U,ck.usack y j. dieI In Munroeville. ohio.
Yesterday he was twenty four years Old and mar
rici.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
Rella,ous Notices.

METROPOLITAN HALL. I4th-st rear otn-ay -
tChna) on canvas to- night Mr.. POOLE Lectures ~
day night. Questions and Answers H. YATMAN ieso~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

Dr w A. IJnmmond's Animal Extracts Cefes
hrne ror the brain for the heart Testne vs~
rine etc. j. MII.HAu'S son. 1888 Broadway New-aohHs
or colt MBIA CHEMICAL CO.. Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
Caution.

Avoid the dangers Of impure water
by drinking JOHANNES exclusively.
Conceded 10 be the purest table water imported
Costnr's destroys Fleas. BedDugs. Reaches. Ants.
40 NIre only nfabla remedies q yrs. 80 Clinton ri.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
BONE EXPLOSION ~ CORFU.
SEVEN PEOPLE KILLED IL THE HEBREW
QUARTER or TIE CITY.

Athens. Aug s-A bomb Nas eNp''i'i IN '"e
Hebrew quarter Of Corfu Ciy today. killing svcn
persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
PETER EsSLEMONT.

London Aug s-Peter Essl.mon'. formerly Mem
beg Of Parliament for East Aberdeensh're diei
I'm Aberdeen this evening VI cancer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
EARTHQUAKE in SICILY
THREE TOWNS DESTROYED.
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE AND IMMENSE
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
THE SHOCK CENTRAL IN CATANIA. WHERE FlFTY
PEOPLE ARE DEAD AND SCORES SEVERELY
INJuRED-HUNDREDs FLY FROM THEIR
HOMES - TIE GOVERNMENT
SENDING RELIEF.

SENDING RELIEF.
London. Aug. S.-A dispatch from Rome TO the
Central News says that a terrific earthquake
shock occurred in Sicily to-day. Many people
were killed and immense damage was done TO
property.
The earthquake centred In the Province OF
Catania. The towns Of F1eri Aci and l1sano
were destroyed and great damage was done
In Zerbati. Pennsi and Zaffarana. FIFTY
persons killed In these towns. and scores
were severely injured Hundreds of villagers
fed from their homes into the open country
abandoning everything
The Government officials are sending supplies
and surgeons To the distressed districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09

TO BE SECRETARY OF EMBASSY At ROME
Washington, Aug s-The President to-day sent
10 the Senate the following nominations -
I.orz Anderson. Of ohio. to be Secretary or I'm
hnssv of the United States at Rome, italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
"DfNG AT LAMBETH PALACE.

LoAo. '"" AT LAMBETH PALACE
sqca,es .s aug. s-The Archbishop OF Canterbury
sSstop a, afternoon at the marriage OF Lord
Ian m. ration and the Duchess Of Bucking-
~ ne Archhsamhony took place In Lambeth Pal
kiSS d siStv residence. Lord EgertoD of
|-iour years old His first wife died
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
ATTACKS on MISSIONARIES.
THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH SAYS THAT IL
HUNG CHANG Has ASKED THE CHRISTIANS
TO STOP PREACHING FOR \ TINE.

THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH" SAYS THAT Ii
HUNG CHANG Has ASKED THE CHRISTIANS
TO STOP PREACHING FOR \ TINE.
THE Hong Kong Weekly Telegraph brings news
that the popular feeling against foreigners in Can
ton. always high. is now at boiling point. and the
slightest collision with one In the narrow streets
of that crowded city would tend to outrage and
violence
Intelligence Of outbreaks in the country has been
received. says The Telegraph" a furious demon
straton was made against the native Christians In
the Namhoi districts \ village called Taluk Is In
habltel by some sixty families OF Christians. who.
on account ~ their faith hated and despised by
the Inhabitants Of adjoining villages. The rumors
Of nl-treatment OF the plague patients by the
foreigners IN Hong Kong Were seized upon as an
excuse for an attack upon Taluk. and a band OF
about 100 armed men visited the place. turned out
and beat the villagers. smashed their furniture and
carried away everything valuable they could.
This booty served TO whet the appetite Of the
naraudors and they attacked other villages. Some
lives were lost and the condition OF affairs. coming
t. the V!ceroy's ears. he dispatched a gunooat 20
tn. scene of disorder. The mission churches az
Tun, Koon city are said TO be In danger OF attack,
Vireroy III Hung Chang has requested the consuIs
NJ Canton 10 AJAX the missionaries at Iuns noon
to abstain from preaching for the present
A. Macao The Telegraph goes on . say
placarl has been posted IN the streets ana marKet
place accusing the French missionaries OF dstrio,
ming ulckages % an aromatic substance. IN" smell
81 which instant death, and also OF throwing
poison into IN" wells. Jose Ia Silva IS denou1cei
their assistant ana declared UNI, 20 i've, a!i tne
people are called upon TO blow him up with eX-
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
NO MERCY FOR LEA DERS.
SEVERE PUNISHMENT OF PROMINENT
ANARCHISTS DEMANDED.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREAT
TRIAL IN rARS-cAsERIo's MOTHER AP-
pEArs To NINE. CARNOT-AN AN
ARCTIIST FROM AMERICA AR

PEArs To NINE. CARNOT-AN AN
ARcIiIsT FROM AMERICA AR
RESTED IN MARsEILLEs.
paris Aue s-This was the third DAY OF the trial
Of thirty leading Anarchists In the Assize Court In
this city The records ~ ortiz and Henry as bur
glars were considered first NM. Colbert ana Del
homme experts IN handwriting. testified that ~"
letters sent by the Fiquheur burglars to Nine.
Postel were IN Emile Henry's handwriting. NJ
C;,ror5 and Vielle experts in explosives. declared
that the Decorators found In the desk 81 Felix
F6neon the War once clerk. were OF exactly "a"
same make as the one used by Emile Henry Al me
cafe OF the Hotel Terminus. VI Bashy. m" Social
Is, Deputy. testified in favor Of Sebasiien Fanre
and the poet Malinrme. and ". LAilemani. nigh
official IN the War ONCE, gave strong 'FIl'"'' III
behalf OF FeneOn.
A,,ou, the middle Of the afternoon the Public
Prosecutor began to sum up the evidence against
the prisoners lie outlined "a" general history o'
the Anarchis, movement and traced IN" recent
.orles OF Anarchisic crimes in France. He read
many extracts from la Revol'e" AMI other An
nrchst journals TO prove that the men behind IN"
Anarchist press exhortci The people TO common
crimes and themselves banded together 'or
criminal purpo'es 'n . ,iTaTs . 9n This EanI II
maIefd ci"re Most OF IN. other prisoner were as
fccatcl with Faure ana crave. although Only IN
mas, henvy Their ,uboT Iina,.s should Bee Jet ~
with somewhat less rigorous punishment H"n'ugh
hcTe a. nocd sar the severe prn.hmcn; o. all
"a. prisoners except the four women AMI ~" Italan
p.il1t,l In whose cases -NienuaNng circumstances
should he considered
CAsERIo's LETTER To MS MOTHER
I, Is reported that Caserio's mother has ASKED
Mime Carno, - lnt~rceie win tre President 'or
"a, ,ss,s.ln's ~, The evening rAwsPalers pub
ush tb. letter said have been written by 'A''rio
- his mother after his conviction
write a few lines 10 inform you that ! have
been condemned 20 death. what hust You thinS S
O, mo- You cannot think that am AZ assassin ana
/, ,n,l.fartor You know my good heart ana my
,enJcru,ss Well my heart j. "a" same to-day j.
| committed thu. acf II was Simply Dee aus Va
tired 81 looking on such an infamous "o'l '"',N
80. url.s, Tor coming bat | 80 not desire a. con
49, .all,e you my brothers. sisters ana others
win a thousand kisses.
Narcotics Aug s-An Italian named Fan't' was
arrested here las, night with several dynamite
cartridges Ia hts plsses-io lie came fr IN America
ana was on hts way 20 Italy. where. me p'i'" say
he intended - commit Anarr hist ouifhg"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
AMERICAN PILGRIMS AT a PAPAL MASS

Rome Aug S. Some 800 American pilgrims were
present to-day at the mass celebrated ny 'h' rope
ia the Hall Of the tOnsistory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
BEGINNING 4 HUNT FOR PROVISIONS.

According 10 story published yesterday, ina
Chinese and Japanese Governments. looking Tor
ward 20 a protractcd war. are provisioning them
.yes berallvf The report states that the Japanese
hav. contracted with A firm near New York FOR
loo 90 capsules filed with boulon, and the Chn"se,
not 10 he outdone. have made another contract with
A Western firm for 10000 pounds OF corned beef
Thes. capsules II is stated contain much nutrl
mcnt IN A compact form. The report iurther says
that the japanese are keeping sharp lookout TOT
IA. boz and Will try 20 intercept IFS delivery 70
,her enemies should they be unsuccessful, the
cry Of beef and" will probably soon b" heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
A MARKED CONTRAST.

| From The Watertown Times.
IL has been "A year OF incompetent Administration
How different from the record OF one year OF mar
rson and Republican Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
4 MISERABLE SLIM Elk.
From The Boston Herald.

From the Boston
,etber and Il has practically been In continuous
session ever since. In the mean 'in'e u na' bn :
some things that It ought to have done anu II nns
before this and TO follow the words OF the prayer
book, It's q miserable sinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-09
REASON TO BE DOwNCAST

President Cleveland says the rank ana NE q, .,
Democracy ''are downcast under the asser'on .,a
their party fails in ability to manage the Govern
ment" With the years record or ncapac'ty, !.
not something much worse NJ "asmhs'oh' II !"
TO be wondered at?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-31

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-31

Mr.. George Wise has resigned his
position as treasurer of tho Wheeling
Steel and Iron Company, which he has
held since tho company came into exis-
tence. At it's recent reorganization
Mr.. Wise was made both secretary and
treasurer, his duties thus being in
creased, while at the same time
his salary is understood to
have been reduced. Hence his
declinatton OF both Offices. It is
said that all tho clerical force had their
salaries cut ten per cont. j. D. Dubois
was elected secretary in Mr.. Wise'a
place, and Charles @. Woods was made
assistant secretary and treasurer. Mr..
Wise was with the Benwood company
for . number OF years before its consol-
idation with tho other companies.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-31
coAsr1NG AND sbErGa1yG.
oiu fashloned Winter Amusemcnts Sud

oiu Fashioned Winter Amusemcnts Sud,
denly Again In style.
The rain which threatened night be-
fore last did not amount to much, but
on tho contrary it got colder in tho
night. and yesterday tho snow was
frozen and tho sleighing and coasting as
lne as seen in Wheeling for years.
Every sleigh in the town and some
from the surrounding country were out.
Inc liverymen shared the sudden bust
ness boom with the coal dealers,
plumbers and the natural gas company.
Inc coasting OH Fourteenth street
last night was interfered with by tho
police, because the boys, and some
men, too, were blowing fox horns, ring
Ing bells and raising pandemonium
generally. There we're several sick PEG.
pie on the head of the street, aud final
~ compromise was reached, the
coasters agreeing not to start above
Jacob street. Before that they were
coming down from above Woods.
Starting at jacob street the heavier
aleds crossed Market. some OF them run
ming to the INTELLIGENcER alley and q
few 10 Main street, while one or two ran
clear across Main. The largest sled car.
RED fourteen young men and women.
, 1t would not be bad idea for the
board OF public works to put a few hun
dred Idle men 10 work and cart the
slush of the streets. If a rain prom
lsed for to-day by the weather bureau
comes the streets will be in m awful
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-31
SERIOUS EXPLOSIONS !.
AtHundrod and Burton, in wotzol'
County, on tho 3. go.
NUMBER OF PERSONS BADLY HURT
Aud Four buildings Dostroycd-ono
or them School House, and tho
Teacher and Pupils aro Injured.
Natural Chs tho Cause of tho Dam.
age In Each Caso-A List OF tho In.
jurod.

News reached Wheeling yesterday OF
q series OF natural gas explosions at
Burton and Hundred, in Wetzol county,
on tho Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Tho
two towns are but two miles apart, and
tho occurrence Of three explosions
closely together Is certainly peculiar
coincidence. This ia explained, how.
ever, by tho recent cold snap, which
probably caused breaks in the gas pipes.
Tho most seriousoi tho explosions was
IN tho barroom OF John Hostctlcr, at
hundred. The first report was that
this was blown up with dynamite, in.
tcnttonHlly, but lctter received last
night says II was simply IN accidental
explosion OF gas.
a number OF mon woro sitting in tho
room when tho explosion occurred, and
now one OF Thorn ever got out alive was
n wonder. Tho building was complete
y wrecked, aud tho chairs on which
they sat were blown to Bplintcrs.
Mrs. Emma llostotlcr was badly
burned and bruised.
L; ). Freeland. badly burned and his
back seriously injured.
z Mr.. Jones was blown out OF the door
bodily and dangerously burned about
the face.
George Jones. son Of tho former, bad
~ burned, and foot crushed by the
counter falling on it.
Colonel Layhue, badly burned and
bruised.
Mr.. Main. painfully burned.
IL IS said tho explosion shook tho
eartn Tor quarter OF mile in every
The school house in Hundred was
also blown up, and Dennis Arnett, tho
teacher, and several pupils seriously in.
lured, though mono fatally.
The explosion in the town OF Burton
was IN large house occupied by Moses
Bartrug, the B. & 0. freight agent. Tho
mouse was burned 10 the ground, to-
gether with IN office adjoining. former
~ occupied by DR.. Cusick, and before
that by DR.. Haskins. The furniture
was all removed in safety, but tho
houses arc total loss.