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The morning call., 1894-10-01
Lord Hardon's Death.

LONDON, Sept. S0.--Lord Harden, eldest
son Of the Marquis of CRANKY, is dead, as
the result Of surgical oper atiln
The morning call., 1894-10-01
ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE.
Thurston Will Meet Bryan in Silver
Debates.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept 3O.-Hon. John NJ.
Thurston has accepted the chale nge of
Copgre ssman w. }. Bryan for joint de-
bate In Nebraska. Both are candidates
for the United States Senate. subject to the
approaching Legislature. which will be
closely divided on silver issues. Bryan is
for silver and Thurston opposed, and the
debate will be along this line.
The morning call., 1894-10-01

The arrage tourist trip around the
world coDprises about. $4,000 miles of
travel
The morning call., 1894-10-01

last night. Justice is dead and Wilson is
dying. They lay down on the track to
sleep. =.
The morning call., 1894-10-01
Brewers Will Compromise.

LONDON, Sept. 30.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times says that negotia-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
A CANADIAN DISASTER.
Twelve Persons Drowned by Flood
Resulting from an Overflow.

QUEBEC. April S0.-Friday night, at
about $50 o'clock, the inhabitants of the
quiet little village of st. Adams situated
forty-five miles from here and fifteen miles
from Lachretvrotiere Station in the county
of Port Neuf, heard terrific noise. resem-
bling the roll of thunder in the distance.
The soil vibrated and a panic ensued The
people. believing the ground was opening
under them. rushed away as fast as they
could. Near the parish church is curve
In the river 81. Anne which makes water
fall The banks of the river which are
composed of clay, and 100 feet high, caved
In, blocking up the natural channel of the
depth OF seventeen feet, making the water
rise one hundred feet above the earth walls
that were supposed TO hold it back. The
walls were not strong enough to keep in
check the fury Of the stream, and, with a
terrible roar and rush, the water came down
upon the unprotected village carrying away
the bridge. At 10 p. m. the water rose at
ST. CaSmir and carried away another
bridge at st. Anne: AT II o'clock it carried
away two piers of the bridge and all the
lumber booms, along with the wharves.
The house of farmer Gautier at St Albans,
is completely buried. and the four unfor-
10 be crushed below Hundreds of cattle.
sheep and pigs perished, and amidst the
wreckage that floated past~the poor brutes
could be seen struggling, apparently alive,
making an EFFORT 10 reach the shore. which
their exhaustion made abOrtive
River Noire. the exact place Of the acci-
dent, is not anywhere near a telegraph sta
tion, and no Information as to the number
and names of the dead can yet be had with
certainty. The people of all the surround
ing districts are panic-stricken. and on ac-
count OF the altered conditions OF the coun-
try it is very difficult 10 reach the scene
and return. The piece OF land which slid
into the river is about a mile long and four
miles wide The latest information is 10 the
effect that $780, DO worth OF property has
been destroyed ard twelve people have been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
THE TRAP FOR THE MEN.
Francis Coffin and Other Witnesses
Tell of the Attempted Sale.

Tell of the Attempted Sale.
1t was exactly two minutes after o'clock
when the court convened, THE first thing
to be considered this morning is the pre-
liminary hearing in the case against Arm
strong and Stannard on the charge of con-
spiracy' said Judge Baker.
Mr. Duncan-If there is no objection the
defendants in that case will waive examina-
ton.
Judge Baker-Are they in court?
Mr.. Duncan-Yes, sir.
Judge Baker-Then the record may show
the waiver of examination / will order
that they enter into a new gecognizance
in the same amount, 1900 each, for their
appearance in court from day to day and
term TO term to answer to any charge that
may be presented against them by the
grand jury L don't presume the old re-
cogniZance is sufficient
Mr. Duncan-I presume not and we have
prepared to give new recognizance.
Stannard then withdrew in custody of
deputy marshal, and gave new bond for
his appearance. The sureties upon the new
bond are Vinson V. Williams. George NJ.
McDaniels William H. Martin and James
E. Boruff, all of Bedford.
AS soon as the preliminary hearing on
the conspiracy charge had been disposed of
upon the waiver, Judge Baker announced
that the case against Armstrong sepa-
rately for contempt of court would be
taken up.
John S. Duncan and Jonas Howard, of
Jeffersonville, formerly Congressman from
the Third district, appeared for the defense
and verbal plea of not guilty was en-
tered. The first witness called for the
~
firm of Claypool & Claypool. He said his
firm had been employed as counsel in the
trial Of the bank case, which had been
brought to a sudden end by the disclosure
Of the conspiracy. He said he had had
some correspondence with Stannard last
February in relation to business of n
client OF the witness. He knew Armstrong
by sight. He said he had had a conversa-
ton with Stannard on Monday morning of
last week. At that time Stannard went to
the witnesses Office and introduced himself
as one of the firm Of Stannard Bros, and
asked TO see the witness in his private
room. After entering the private room,
starnard said he had some information
which would be of value TO the Collins,
AMI asked where he could see the 'slickest"
one of them, saying at the time that he
was ''slick chicken himself. The wit
ness asked him what information he had
anu Stannarl replied that he did not want
to talk TO lawyers but wanted To see one
of the Collins. Mr.. Claypool told him to
return at o'clock that afternoon, and in
the meantime he would try TO see Mr..
Coffin and inform him that Stannard de-
sired a conference"
He met +. A. Coffin at noon upon the
corner or Meridian and Washington streets
and told him of the visit of Stannard. He
only described Stannard as a man whom he
(witness) had had corresponding acquaint-
ance With. Coffin came 10 the office little
past clock. The witness said he was not
present when either OF them came, but had
at O'Clock, and, not rindins Coffin there.
had left after saying that he would return
At o'clock. Getlp spd SssQnssd met in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
WAGON WHEAT sac
ACME MILLING COMPANY,
352 West WashingtOn street.
SOMEWHAT VISIONARY.
Scheme of Cooperative Enthusiasts to
Gain Control of the Country.

CHICAGO. April 30.-A scheme of prod
igious proportions, which contemplates the
ultimate overthrow of the country and gov
ernment IN the interest of cooperative en-
thusiasts, was sprung yesterday at a meet
ing Of the White City Cooperative Asso-
citation a powerful organization OF known
socialistic tendencies. Colorado was de-
clared to be the State where the overthrow
ing should begin 1t is intended TO place
cooperative committees in one State so
that they could multiply and eventually
establishment of a complete State co-opera-
i've machine, and then the conquest of
the remainder of the country would be the
more easy and more quickly secured
through the example OF its practical op-
GRAFTON on 50 large a scale as a State 1t
Will be some time before the upward move
ment begins
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
Chinese Want Time.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30.-The Chinese
Six Companies held a big meeting here
last night and again petitioned their Min
lister at Washington 10 memoralize Con-
gress for further extension of time for
registration under the minority act Unless
the prayer Is granted the registration
books will close on Thursday next. Chi
nese call attention to the IA that every
incoming steamer brings .raIy Chinese
whose sole purpose in returning Is TO reg
lister. and that on the stealbeF Oceanic,
which arrived here on Saturday, there are
over five hundred Chinese who want TO
register, many of whom will not be per-
mitted by the customs officers to come
ashore before that time will have expired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
Steamer Time Harmed.

LOUISVILLE, April sO--At 80 O'Clock
this morning the steamer Time, OF the
opposite this city and was destroved
Three barges OF ties caught fire, but were
cut loose and drifted down the river The
Time came here TO go the ways for
repairs, but has been delayed by the ship
carpenters strike. She was insured in
the Underwriters agency OF Cincinnati
but for what amount could not be learned
The loss Is $4,000. Three men on the boat
nearly lost their lives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
ThrottIine Two Trusts.

CHICAGO, April 30.-Attorney-general
Maloney applied 10 Judge Windes to-day
for injunction restraining the Fidelity
Trust Company Of Philadelphia from doing
business in Illinois and the Chicago Gas
Company from sending any funds 10 il.
The case will be heard tomorrow. Judge
Windes authorized the Attorney-ge TO
proceed with his quo warranto. and made il
returnable May g.
Attorney general Maloney has also filed
bill 10 prevent the Tobacco Trust from
doing business in the State of Illinois
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
DIR. sfnhhs VIII Go fn yexnhn

CLEVELAND, o. April 30-Dr. Joseph
Z. Stubbs. who has since 1856 been the
president of Baldwin University, at Berea,
has resigned his position with that in
etitution and will accept the presidency
or the State University OF Nevada.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
Slept I'm n Lime Kiln.

ASLAND. Pa. April 30.-James Garri-
gan. aged thirty. and his brother Thomas.
aged thirty-fiVe, were found in Hogan's
lime kiln, at Mahanoy City, yesterday.
James was dead and Thomas is dying. As
sleeo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-01
pigr.tion the Great secr.t of Llfe.

Simmons Liver Regulator Is the only
medicine thar relieved me after suffering
i've years with dyspepsia, heartburn, sick
headache and constipation.
GEO s. AYRES Delanlsss Sta va
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
THE BESSONETTE.
Gin and Compress to be
Built Here at Once.

Mr.. S. |. Munger, Of Dallas. the
beat known gin man IN the world,
and manufacturer of the famous
Munger gin, is in the city in confer
ence with the stockholders of the
Bessonette Cotton Compress com
pany, of which Mr.. Bart Moore is
president. He is negotiating with
them for the erection Of a complete
compress and gin In accordance with
the ideas of the inventor OF the
Bessonette mode of handling cotton
Ground has been leased from the
Missouri, Kansas IL Texas railway
company, near the stock pens, west
of the city, where this gin and press
will be located. The contract will
be let next week for the erection of
the building, and ground will be
broken at once. 1t is to be com
pleted in time for operation during
the Cotton Palace, and will be the
most complete combination gin and
press in the world.
Mr. Munger, after investigating
the invention, says it is a wonderful
machine and will revolutionize the
cotton COMPRISING business of the
world. He thinks it will fully come
up to the standard claimed by the
projectors of the enterprise saw
! ing of 1872, S00,o on one years
CROP
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
PERSONAL.

T. w. Gregory. OF Austin, ia
the city.
NJ Nigel, of Galveston, is in ID
ity today
Justice Ed Punchsrd, of Ries
is in the city.
W, A. Patrick, Of Marlin, il,
guest at the Royal.
NJ l.. Board, of Bruceyille,
stopping at the Royal
Capt. w l.. Hall, Of Dallas,
autographed at the Royal
Mr. and Mrs. B. X. Cofman, 1
Fort Worth, are in the eity.
Geo. Jennings, well knor
knight of the grip of ST. Louis, id
the Royal.
5. l. Munger, of Dallas, the ba
known gin man in the world, is |
the Pacific.
J. A. Mccormick and wife al
Miss L. Stories, OF San AntoniI
are at the Pacific,
Mr.. A. WATSON, of the Fd
Worth Gazette, is attending y
Sam Jones meetings,
Capt, +. J. Hanrlck is in the I'D
today carrying his right arm ID
sling in consequence of spralls
wrist
w H. Fullwood. representa-
the Calhoun Opera company, il /
the city in the interest of his =
traction.
Hon. d. w. Doom, of Austtl
one Of the leading attorneys of Y
capital city, is attending fedsi|
court. He is accompanied by 4
wife. They have apartments at Y
Pacific.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
COTTON OIL EXCHANGE.
An Important Meeting to be Held in
Waco May 10.

On May l0-the Texas Cotton on
Exchange VIII meet in Waco
pursuant to the action taken at
Dallas lsst Saturday, at which time
the exchange vas formed.
The o. Jet of the Cotton OIL tx
change IS TO have medium of IN
farmali ion for all the mills regarding
the market value OF products. AZ
we'll as for en- interchange Of
general experience relating to the
Improvement of the business. The
topics to be discussed more particu-
larry are matters pertaining to IN
surauce rates, the improvement OF
plants aud other things OF general
interest.
The following is the board of
directors of the exchange, represent
ing different sections of the state
D. B. Dsbney of Bonham, ii. 5.
Scales of Corsicana, q. Ii, Council
Dublin, A. Symes Of Austin, I. 5.
Difev Of San Antonio, j. B. Dale
of Greenville, r. X Erwin of
ltasca, X b Dickey of Waco and
f. G. Caller of Dallas.
NJ. Bart Moore yesterday re-
ceived information that the Pacific
hotel would be headquarters of the
delegates during the meeting on the
10th of May.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
What Is a Guarantee?

1t is this If YOU have a Cough or
Cold, tickling in the Throat, which
Keeps you constantly coughing. or if
you are afflicted with any Chest, Throat
or Lung Trouble, Whooping Cough, &c
and you use Billiards. Horehound
Syrup as directed, giving it fair trial,
and no benefit is experienced, we au.
thorze our advertised agent to refund
your money on return of bottle. 1t
never fails &c give satisfaction. 1t
promptly relieves Bronchitis Sold
By H. G. Rlsher & Co, Waco, and J.
B. Cornish, East Waco, Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
FOR EARLY CLOSING.
4 Movement on Behalf Of the GirleS
in the Stores.
Chinese Restaurant

The following communication ex
plains itself:
The women of Waco request that
after April Is tie dry goods stores
will be closed at 8 50 p. IN.
Those firms that agree to this will
oblige the ladies by sending their
names to THE News by Thursday,
April Il. Every rational thinker
will realize the necessity of this
mercy to the girls who are standing
day after day behind the counters
and already beginning to feel the
approach of the heated season.
Signed WOMEN or WACO.
The ladies' say if the request is
not acceded to the will visit the
firms in person and make q plea for
the early closing.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Officers Of Il. Il |. No. |.

A meeting was held at the cen.
trail fire station last night by the
members of Rescue hook and ladder
company No. !, and the following
officers were selected for the ensu-
ing year:
Q J Csnuteson, president.
James NJ Drake, vice president.
Frank Crow. foreman.
DC Hayes, first assistant foreman.
Louis Powell second assistant
foreman.
William Mas, lac Wilson and
0 J Canuteson were elected dele
gates TO the department.
Frank Crow was elected dele.
gate TO the State Firemen's associa.
ton which meets in Fort Worth the
second Wednesday in May; William
Mas, alternate.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Phone % will get Laty's Coal Office.

Opportunity and decision should
60 hand il hand. Opportunity is q
sprightly sort Of 3 customer and has
to be quickly bound with decision
if you wish to profit By him. That
is to say, that We employ only the
best artists, and our work is trictly
frstclass in every sense of the word.
We were almost born here, live
here, spend money here, employ
people who spend all they make
here, and if We live long enough,
will die here.
kIRK Il REEsING,
Merchant Tailors.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Cheap Rates to Memphis.

Account General Conference NJ
+. Church, South, converting il
Memphis, May Sd, the Cotton
Belt Route will sell round trip
tickets from al points in Texas to
Memphis and return at lowest first
class fare. Tickets on sale April
3oth, May lst, "a and 81, limited
for return to May 3lst, 1924 Free
Reclining Chair Cars will be run
through from Waco and Fl. Worth
to Memphis for1the accommodation
of passengers. For further infor-
nation address,
5. G. WARNER,
G. p. A., Tyler, Tex.
A. A. Gibson,
I. P. A., Fl. Worth, Tex.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
General Conference, M.
Church, South,

For the general conference, M. L.
church, south, at Memphis May ,,
the international route will make
rates of one fare for round trip.
tickets on sale April 30 to May 3D.,
inclusive, limited to May 81 for
return.
If parties of sufficient size can he
organized through cars VII be run
for their accommodation Call on
nearest ticket agent or address me
for full information.
d. j. PRICE, A. G. P. a.,
Palestine. Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
ALL AROUND TOWN.

DR.. w. A. Howard will read a
paper on "Naevue' before the
Waco Medical association at its
meeting this evening.
The new opera house location has
positively been decided upon and
when the building is completed
guests of the Hotel Royal can see
The beautiful structure from their
windows.
Rev, Sam p Jones will reach
Waco tonight via the St. Louis
Southwestern Cotton BelN train
He delivered lecture at Arksdel.
phia, Ark, aud left Immediately for
Waco He will preach his first
sermon tomorrow.
Mr. Morton j. Smiths announce
ment as a candidate for constable
in this precinct appears in today's
issue. Morton is young man well
known in this city and county, ard
has host of friends who will stay
with him through the race.
The criminal docket was taken up
in Judge SCOTS court this morning
and the following cases were dis
posed of Chas Roochfn, Mexi.
can, was given five years in the
penltentiary for assault with intent
to commit murder Rufus Willis, 4
negro charged with d sposing of
mortgsged property, was acquitted.
The Old Confederate Veterans,
who were with us last week, were
loud in their praises of the Hotel
Royal. There will be many strang-
ers in our midst during the present
month who will go back to their
homes and among their friends
speak well of the city that supports
such splendid institution as the
Hotel Royal.
The following cases were disposed
Of in the city court today; VIM.
Price, disturbing the peace, fined So;
May Watson, disturbing the peace,
fined SO so; B. Adam, G. H.
Rosenthal, fighting, 81 so each;
Richard Powell, assault and battery,
fined s.; Hattie Williams, disturb
ing the peace, fined IS; Jim Tay lor,
charging extortionate hack hire,
fined s. so.
The report in an afternoon paper
yesterday stating that surgeons has
been compelled to amputate Mrs.
w. S. Heard arm in consequence
Of fracture some time ago is in.
correct. In conversation with a
News reporter Mr.. Heard said the
arm had been rubbed, trying to knit
the bones, but the result Of that
could not yet be determined. Mrs.
Hea1d's friends will De glad 30 learn
that she is resting easy.
In the announcement column will
be found the name of H. w. Sad
dler as candidate for county
treasurer. Mr.. Saddler is an old
citizen Of this county, we'll and
fsvorably known by large number
of voters who will doubtless favor
him with their preference at the
polls. Should he be elected his
past record guarantees that the
duties of the office to which he
aspires will be faithfully discharged.
See Stark West & Co. for accider 7
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
The Chicago. Rock Island g. Texas
Railway.


The Great Rock Island Route IN
sugurates its New Nestibue Train
service Sunday, August 20; leaving
Fort Worth, Union depot, daily q,
$40 p IN, and arriving in Chicago
second morning
The trains consist Of the very lates,
pattern of the vestibued Pullman
sleepers and Free Reclining Chair
cars, and IL is the only line running
both Sleepers and Chsir cars from
Texas through to Topeka. Kansas
City and Chicago without change
South. bound train arrives in Fort
Worth s:l5 a. m, dsily. in time for
all connections East, West and South
Our eating houses West OF Missouri
Rivar are second to none, and East
of Missouri River all meals are served
in the Celebrated Rock Island Din
ing Cars, that have reputation equal
to Delmonico- In fact the Trade
Marx, Great Rocs Island Rcure' is
guarantee of good service, with
safety, speed and comfort. For in.
formation, time table, etc, call on
your nearest ticket agent or address
j c. McCABE,
G. T. It +. A.
Fort Worth, Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Ballard's Snow Liniment.

This invaluable remedy is one that
ought to be in every household. 1t
will cure your rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Frostid
Feet and Ears, Sore Throat and Sore
Chest If you have Lame Back it will
cure it. 1t penetrates to the seat Of the
disease. 1t will cure Stiff Joints and
Contracted Muscles after all other
remedies have failed Those who
have been cripples for years have used
Billiards. Snow Imminent and thrown
away their crutches and been able to
Salk IS we'll as ever. 1t will cure
you. Price so cents. Sold by Fl. c.
Fisher & Co, Waco, snd j. B. Cor
nish, East Waco, Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10


The Rock Island Railway Co. is
noted for the persistence with which
Its officials try 10 induce immigration
and build mp the country through
which its lines run. This company
has thoroughly organized depart.
ment for this business and has, for
the past few months, been working
for Texas, the result of " hich is that
several hundred substantial farmers
from Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
have become citizens of the Lone
Star state. The last issue of the
"W estfrn Trail,' a newspaper pub.
lished in. Chicago by the Rock Island,
is almost entirely devoted to Texas,
and contains much information as
we'll as numerous cuts engraved
from actual photographs, taken by
Its editor while recently here. Ii
you desire copy of this paper mail
postal card to J. c. McCabe, G.
+. A, Fort Worth, Texas, giving
your address or any of your friends
you think would like copy.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
viii not do without II.

81 find Comet PAe Remedy such
great comfort and relief, that
would not be without it for any
price S. T. Brown, Maryland
Hospital, Baltimore County, Md.
For sale by II. G. FISHER & Co.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Wants Contracts.

VIII take contracts for furnish
the sandy loan from the east op
of the river for filling and graa1
your yards, landscape gardenY
grass sodding and gravel hauling
p. G.. KIRKPATRICK,
605 South Eighth stree'
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10

That the people appreciate the
effort of The News is making to
give Waco one of the best evening
papers IN the state is evidenced By
the way in which new subscribers
are being enrolled.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10

Ed. Clark, at 72S Austin sveniS
keeps the finest meats the may
affords, fresh fish and oysters, I
pure hogs lard. Call and leI
him your order. Goods dellvsI
any there in the city. Phone vi
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10
Phone Lacy il you want coed Coal.

Mr.. w. D. Jackson, the old
reliable photographer, is still making
pictures true to life, finished in the
highest style OF art. Call and
examine specimens at ll2 North
Fifth street.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-04-10

Qnite number of our readers are
supplying themselves with Sights
and Scenes Around the World, and
they are much pleased with them.
Read the "ad.," ont ont the coupon
and judge them for yourself.