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The morning call., 1894-05-28
MISSION OF RUIN.
Havoc Caused by Rising
Rivers.
EAST ATCHISON'S DANGER.
Alarming Entertainments of the
Missouri.
BUILDINGS BEING MOVED AWAY.
Up in the Northwest Country Bridges
Are Swept Away and
Lives Lost.

ATCHIsoN, Kans.. May 27.-During the
past forty-eight hours, ending a o'clock
this evening. the Missouri River has risen
nearly six feet at this point. The rise was
rather sudden, and great damage is being
done to property in the vicinity OF East
Atchison.
During the past twelve hours the stream
has cut away nearly 200 feet of adjoining
land uear the town, and the work of de-
Struction continues. The town of East
AtchisOn has been protected heretofore
by strip of land known as 1.-The point"
and which extended for several yards into
the river This point has been cut away
The main current of the stream strikes
the town almost directly from the north.
1t will probably be only question of a
few hours until the current has full sway
from this direction, and then nothing can
save the place. Great excitement prevails
there and a great many persons have
moved to this side of the river for safety
Store buildings and houses which stood
in the north end Of the village are being
torn down or moved by their owners
Probably as many as a dozen were moved
to-day and the work will continue through
out the nigh.
Lab0rers and teams from this city as
we'll as from the country surrounding East
Atchison have been sent there to assist in
removing the goods.
Just north of East Atchison there are
three lines Of railroad paralleling each
other-the Rock Island, Santa Fe and
Hannibal and st. Joseph. The river has
reached within less than thirty feet of
these railways. and it is probable that
trains will be compelled to stop Tomorrow.
Several days ago a large force of men
was put TO work by the railroads rip
rappng the bank. in an effort TO stay the
encroachments. This was discontinued
Saturday, for the reason that no bank
could be built to secure the rip-rapping,
and also that the stream washed it out as
fast as it was placed there. 1t is thought
that nothing can be done now TO prevent
the cutting, and citizens are either prepar-
ing to leave the place or else standing idly
by watching the river on its mission Of
destruction.
PHILADELPHIA, May 27.-The anthra-
cite coal trade, like the bituminous trade.
is at a staGdstll, though from a greatly
different cause. The floods throughout
the anthracite regions have flooded many
of the mines. forcing a suspension Of
work until the flooded mines can be re-
lleved of surplus water. The rise OF the
enforced stoppage, together with the cur
tailed production Of the anthracite mining
companies for several months past. has
produced a scarcity of hard coal and
especially with the Reading company.
which has been compelled within the past
few days to decline orders. Out of some
forty colleries operated by the Reading
all but twelve are at present in condition
to prevent the mining of coal, but the
companies expect in a few days to have
the majority of them pumped out and in
operation.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
FLOODS IN THE NORTHWEST.
The Washing Away of Bridges
Causes Loss of Life.

NORTH YAKIMA. Wash, May 27-An
accident occurred on the Northern Pacific,
near Toppenish station, eighteen miles
east Of North Yakima, at an early hour
this morning, as the result of the prevail
ing flood.
An eastbound freight went through a
bridge crossing slough, bnrying Fireman
Ed MorTell beneath the wreck. Engineer
Charles Wirth of Ellensburg jumped as
the engine was going down, but had sew
eral ribs broken and received internal in
juries. 1t is believed that his life will be
saved.
The bridge had the appearance of being
safe at the tims, but the back water of the
Yakima River had undermined the piling.
Morrel's body was recovered only after
the Trecking crew had been at work for
several hours.
The weather is colder this afternoon
and the water has ceased rising, but fears
are still felt for property in this neghbor-
hood. The bridge crossing the Yakima
River at Union Gap is par TALLY demolished
and several email ones have been carried
away. Many gardens and orchards along
the lowlands have been washed out.
PORTLAND, Or. May 27.-The entire
Northwest is just now suffering from
disastrous flood, caused by melting snow
in the mountain ranges. The Willamette
River in this city is now twenty-fi feet
above lowwater mark and is rising at the
rate OF half an inch per hour.
At The Dales during the past twenty
four hours the Columbia has risen three
feet. which means foot and half rise in
this city during the next twenty-four
hours. The water to-day reached Front
street and all day long merchants on the
water front have been moving goods to
upper stories.
In Albina many small houses on the
fats are under water and their occupants
have moved to higher ground.
The Spokane River and Occur d'Alene
Lake are higher than ever before known
and immense damage has already been
done to railroad property in Eastern
Washington and Northern I1aho.
All rivers and streams flowing into Pucet
Sound are swollen, many of them beyond
their banks. The damage TO railroad prop-
erty and farming lands is very heavy.
Advices to the Weather Bureau from
various points east of the Cascade Moun-
tains show that the temperature is falling.
which will check the rise of the Columbia
RiVar
The morning call., 1894-05-28
LIKE A RELIGIOUS WAR.
Utterances of A. p. A. Men Cause a
Fatal Shooting Affray.

PALATKA. Fla, May 27.-This after
noon john Kane was shot in the head and
dangerously wounded by Ernest Wolf.
Wolf is German and member of The a.
p. A., while Kane is an Irish Catholic
Wolf is under arrest and Kane may die.
A About month ago Dunford and Nix. A.
P. A. agents, who were trying to organize
a lodge of the society at Palatka, were
nearly beaten to d cath for saying that all
Catholic women and priests were immo ral
The shooting to-day was the outgrowth of
that affair. Feeling runs high between the
factions and it is feared there will be fur
ther trnnhle.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
MANY STRIKERS ARRESTED.
Riotous Miners of Utah OVerhauIed
by the Militia.

LA SALE, H., May 27.-After q confer
ence between Sheriff Taylor and the mill
tary staff it was decided to head the strik-
ing miners off in Peru, and five companies
of militia were ordered to fall in. The
mob was encountered near the Peru line
and were ordered to throw up their hands.
Being strangers to the English language
they failed to comply and started to run
in ali directions. The troops were sent in
pursuit, and although there were several
~hand-to-hand encounters nothing serious
:ensued. a large number of strikers were
.arrnstad
The morning call., 1894-05-28
CONCENTRATING THE TROOPS.
Another Battle With the Alabama
Mine Workers.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 27.-Four more
companies of State troops arrived here
this morning and went into camp at Ensly
City. because Of the threatened trouble by
striking miners. Nearly 1000 soldiers are
now encamped at Ensley, within a mile of
the Pratt mines. the abode of 5000 strikers.
The strikers do not seem to be overawed
in the least by the presence of so many
troops, as is shown by two manifestations
of violence. Late last night a party of
strikers lurking in the woods were fred
upon BY the guards. About eighty shots
were exchanged when the strikers fed.
So far as known no one was hurt
The morning call., 1894-05-28
FARMERS ARE ALARMED.
Crops Ruined in Western Nebraska by
the DROUGHT.

OMAHA, Nebr., May PA great drought
is prevailing in the semi-arid region Of
Western Nebraska. Much of this land
lies high and few streams penetrate it.,
Railway men bring the information that
hundreds of farmers are abandoning their
farms because of the utter failure of every
crop. arising from the dry weather All
the State and Iowa is suffering from lack
of raiu, and even the corn crop will te A
failure If rains do not soon come. In
some places in this State the sun all grain
has proved a failure, and the land has
been plowed up and corn planted there.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
THEIR ARDOR DAMPENED.
Socialists Celebrate the Establish.
rs a
ment of q Commune.

PARIS. May 2?.-Seyeral meetings were
held to-day to celebrate the establishment
OF a commune. A number of Socialist
member of the Chamber OF Deputies we're
present.
Violent speeches were made, but there
was no disorder. The programme OF the
Socialists included a visit to the cemetery
Of Pere la Chaise. Many of those who
lost their lives in the treublous days of the
Commune are buried there. The police,
however, would not allow any one except
those carrying wreaths to enter the ceme-
The morning call., 1894-05-28
IN REAL KENTUCKY STYLE.
Another Fatal Affray and a New
Feud Created.

HoPKINsvILLE, KY. May 27.-Neel
Edwards shot ana instantly killed Sam
Martin. with whom he had some trou BILE.
near Pilot Rock tonight. John Martin. a
brother of the man killed. and James G.
Edwards, father OF NeeI. drew their
weapons and began firing at each other.
They continued until both pistols were
emptied. Edwards was fatally wounded
and Nee Edwards horse was killed under
him. The affair has stirred up bad blood
10 the neghborh0Od and more trouble is
feared
The morning call., 1894-05-28
RIOT AT A POLISH CHURCH..
Men Killed and Wounded During a
fractional Fight.

RAzLEToN. Pa. May 27.-During q riot
to-day at St. Casimir's Polish Church at
Freeland Victor Tinnoki and Peter Yos-
mosk were fatally shot. James Travinski
and Joseph Dutch were less seriously in
jured by the weapons of the police and
Chief of Police Gallagher and Officer Jones
of the police force were cut and injured by
stones thrown by a crowd. a factional
fight has been waged for a year in the
church, and to-day the enemies of the
pastor, Father Mazotos, attempted to pre-
vent him from entering the church. His
police escort was attacked by the mob and
the officers fired upon them.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
EZETA ROUTS THE REBELS.
Fierce Battle in Which Hundreds
Were Killed

NEW YORK. May 27.-The World prints
the following Central American dispatch
SAN SALVADOR, May 27.-Antonia Ezeta
advanced upon Coatepeque with his entire
army and attacked the rebels fortified
position south of Santa Ana, ana after a
desperate battle and brilliant charge
routed them. The rebels lost over 500
men,
The morning call., 1894-05-28
SIX MEN WERE KILLED.
Further Details of the Explosion on
the Steamer Norden.


MADRID, May 27.-FurtheI details have
been received of the explosion yesterday
on the Norwegian steamer Norden at
Dillon, on the Bay of Blscay. The steamer
was taking coal on board, when one of her
boilers exploded with terrific force. Her
deck were shattered. and the boats bow
and deck-tittings were blown to splinters.
Some Of the debris was carried across the
quay at which the vessel was lying, and
piece of timber struck dock laborer, kill
ing him instantly. Two steamers laden
with sulphuric acid and gunpOwder were
lying close to the Norden. Part Of the
masts of the latter were carried away by
the force of the explosion, and in falling
struck the other two steamers, inf1icting
great damage on them. Five of the
Norden's crew were killed and several
others were either scalded or injured by
falling debris
The morning call., 1894-05-28
WILL NOT HELP CARNOT.
French Statesmen Who Refuse 70
Accent Portfolios,


PARIS. May 27.-M. Dupuy, who is try
ing to a form a Cabinet, continued his
combinations to such men as he desires
to accept office in his proposed min
istry. The chief difficulty NJ. Dupuy is
meeting relates to the portfolios of Foreign
Affairs and Finance. NJ. Burdeau and
NJ. Boulanger have both refused to take
office. President Carnot this evening had
a long interview with NJ. Burdeau, but the
latter persisted in his refusal to accept the
Finance portfolio. Tomorrow President
Carnot will have a conference with M.
Boulanger and If be still refuses to take
the office the President offered him, NJ.
Dupuy will abandon the task of forming a
ministry.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
NEWSPAPERS SUPPRESSED.
Their Utterances Objectionable to
the Peruvian Government.

BUENOs AYREs, May 27.-Advices have
reached this city from Lima. Peru. show
ing that several newspapers there have
been suppressed for utterances objection
able to the Government 1t is added that
there is much discomfort in the army and
that fears are entertained of revolt
The morning call., 1894-05-28
GLADSTONE IMPROVING.
Rapidly Recovering From the Oper-
alton on His Eve.

LONDON. May 27.-Mr. Gladstone passed
good ight The eye on which the oper-
alton was performed is making satisfac-
tory pro gress. Both of his eyes are still
covered with shades, but DR.. Nettleshlp is
conhdent cure is only matter of time
Mr. Gladstone was allowed to sit up to-
day.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
Anxious TO adjust Matters.

PHLLIPsBURG. Pa. May 27.-As a re-
suit OF the visit of Governor Patterson to
the miners of the Clearfeld region, reso-
lutiOns were passed asking the national
officers to consult the owners preparatory
to adjusting matters.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
Scheme of a Publisher for Increasing
fiiS Wealth.

CHICAGO May 27.-Hugh Rogers, secre-
tary and treasurer Of the Commercial In
formation Company. which published the
Commercial Guide and the Commercial
Business Directory, is under arrest on the
charge Of forgery. The company, cutting
away small per cent of its advertise
ments, converted them into promissory
notes and collected money twice. They
have made thousands of dollars In Chicago
alone by this practice and it is supposed
much more outside of Chicago.
The morning call., 1894-05-28

terry. and speeches were forbidden. a
large crowd stood outside the gates of the
buria-place. but no disorderly demonstra-
tions were made. Rain was falling. and
this put damper on the enthusiasm of
the would-be participants in the demonstra
tiOn,
The morning call., 1894-05-28

Pullman Strike May End Soon.
CHICAGO, May 27.-Leaders of the Pull
man strike said to-day that negotiations
looking toward arbitration are under way.
The morning call., 1894-05-28

7OOO are present from all parts of the coun-
try and hundreds are arriving on every
train. BY tomorrow 10000 visitors are
expected.
The morning call., 1894-05-28
Convention of Dunkards.

MoYERsDALE. Pa, May 27.-The annual
convention of dunkards is in session here
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10
REFORM DEMOCRATS.
Complete State Ticket Selected by
the Boilers of New
-..-a...... ..z.,... York.

New YORK, Oct. Edward NJ
Shepard, the leader of the reform
Democrats of Kings county, who
bolted the regular Democratic ticket
selected at Saratoga. nominated today.
in accordance with his promise, and
with the help of other represe tative
Democrats of New York state, who are
dissatisfied with the party ticket, a full
third state ticket rs follows; For gov
ernor, Everett P. Wheeler, of New
York; lieutenant governor. Daniel N.
Lockwood, Of Buffalo; for Judge of
the court of appeals, Charles +. Brown,
OF Orange county.
Mr.. Shepard made the important an
nouncement that Mr. Charles S. Fair
child would be the chairman of the
campaign committee and had agreed
to serve. The committee would be
composed in part of the following
named gentlemen. all Of whom were
at the conference: Franklin D. Locke,
Of Buffalo; Edward M. Shepard, Of
Brooklyn; Henry A. Richmond, OF
Buffalo; Seymour Van Santvoord, OF
Troy; Michael q. O'Conner, of Brook.
lyn; Robert A. Widerman, of Rock
land county; Thomas G. Sherman, Of
Brooklyn; John A. Beal, Of New York
John Brooks Laavitt, of New York; D.
S. Ramsay, of Brooklyn and R. J.
Ames. of Brooklyn.
Mr.. Shepard said that those named
constituted only about half the com.
mittee, which will be completed later,
and after he had communicated with
gentlemen who were with the reform.
ers heart and soul. and who, he had no
doubt. would serve as the committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10
COMMISSIONERS MEET.
County Officers in Session at Potts.
vilIe-Mr. Dunning's Address
on Highways.

PoTTsvILLE, Oct. 9-The eighth an
nual convention of the county commits
sioners' association Of Pennsylvania
opened in the court house here this
morning. There were over 200 COM
missioners present when Joseph Moore
of Luzerne Of the executive committee
called the convention to order. An
address of welcome was made by John
o. Ulrich, solicitor of Schuylkill
county commissioners, This was
responded to by George A
Lane. solicitor Of the Lancaster county
commissioners, James Hall. solicitor of
the Perry county commissioners, also
made responsive address Mr..
Moore then announced the permanent
officers of the convention As follows
Chairman, D. A. Sawdrey, Erie; vice
presidents. j. s. Bailey, Clinton
Frank Rantz, Schuylkill; secretaries,
G. G. BruDaker, Dauphin, aud ]. E.
Matthias. Tioga; Thomas E. Heller,
York.
After the roll call the chair an
nounced the following committee on
roll call: Joseph Moore, Luzerne Giles
Roberts, Lackawanna; Levi Huffman,
Crawford; Henry Shalter, Lebanon; j.
R. Eshelman, Lancaster; Isaac Liter,
Dauphin; James Nelson, Washington.
The only other business of the
morning session was an address on
Improvement Of the Highways,
which was delivered by A. B. Dun
nigng, jr., Of Scranton. surveyor Of
Lackawanna county. Mr.. Dunning ad
voeated low grades for all roads, aud
the roads should be built in solid foun'
dations with good drainage, and they
should be kept in constant good repair
The speaker gave very practical tall
on road making and bridge building
advocating important changes in our
road laws, which, he said, are very de-
fective at present.
This evening the visitors were taker
out to Tumbling Run ON electric cars
to banquet. They all enjoyed th,
beautiful mountain scenery, but TIN
banquet was dismal failure. Th,
hotel was to small TO accommodate tn,
crowd and they had to be fed in relays
Tomorrow the sessions will close will
discussions on the papers read.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10
CURTIN'S FUNERAL.
The Distinguished People VINO Will
Assist in the Final
Ceremonies.

BELLEFooTE, Pa, Dot. 9-The main
streets Of Beliefonte are literally cur
tanned in black tonight and very little
business has been transacted here to.
day. Every resident OF the town feels
that in the death Of Ex-Governor Curtin
one and all have lost an almost father.
Among those who have already ar.
rived are Colonel A. K. Mcclure,
editor Of the Philadelphia Times
Colonel William B. Mann. pro-
honotary Of Philadelphia: Adult
ant General Greenland and General
John B. Brooke, Of Omaha. Judge
Craig Bidde and Morton McMichael,
OF Philadelphia. have been appointed
as additional honorary pail bearers.
The National Guard will be under the
command of Colonel Burchfield and
Colonel Amos Mullen will have charge
Of the G. A. r. department, while
John o. Miller will have charge Of the
guard of honor while the body lies in
state in the court house. While the
body lies in state the school children oi
Bellefonte will march in a body tC
view it.
At the morning meeting in the court
house addresses will be made by Gov
ernor Pattison, Senator Wallace. Gsn-
eral Scott, Colonel Mcclure, Colonel
Mann and Justice Dean, Of the state
supreme court.
Rev. Dr. Robinson, Of the Western
theological seminary at Allegheny, who
was Mr.. Curtin's pastor when he was
governor, will be present to assist in
the religious services.
The floral offerings will be numerous.
The oasket will be covered with the
flag which floated over the governors
house during the war.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10

II 1t was possible to get out the thirty
mules, and it was not until Kohl
breaker and several Of his companions
had been overcome by the smoke that
the plan was given up. All the ami
mails are dead.
The Coal run portion of the Fidler
working is connected with the Gim-
let and Hickory Riggs oollieries, and
in consequence they are not working.
Ole thousand men were EN-
ployed at the Luke Fidler colliery
and another Thousand were given en-
ployment in 1.-THE Hickory Ridge COL
lieries. These men will be idle for
several months. The latest plan
adopted by the officials 10 quench the
fire is by pumping all available water
into the mines and thus drowning it
out. This, however, will take months
to accomplish, and 1t is safe to say that
this valuable coal operation is practi.
cally ruined. entailing q loss of several
hundred thousand dollars.
AT 9.25 o'clock tonight the news had
heen received regarding the fate of
George Brown and the three entombed
Polish miners. 1t is certain that all
are dead. A rumor is current this
evening that two Hungarians are un-
accounted for. but the officials state
positively that there are only four men
in the mine. The mine is still burning
iercely and will have to be flooded.
The loss at Luke Fidler will amount to
S700 900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10
SUGARPLANTERSBOLT
Fifty-four Per Cent. Of the Louisiana
Sugar Planters Are Republicans.

Fifty-four Per Cent. Of the Louisiana
Sugar Planters Are Republicans.
New ORLEANS Oct. 9-The Picay-
une has interviewed the sugar planters
of Louisiana in order to determine how
many Of them have gone over to the
Republican party on the tariff issue,
and how many still remain Democrats
The returns show that 54 per cent,
are in favor of the new Republican
movement unequivocally, 20 per cent.
opposed to it, and 20 per cent. non-
committal. A majority Of the latter
probably favor the movement. but do
not consider it advisable to declare
Themselves Republicans. With few
exceptions. the largest planters have
gone over to the Republicans. and those
who remain with the Democracy are
the smaller ones,
II the action Of the planters is any
indication of the drift Of opinion in
these districts, 1t will mean 40, 500 votes
for the Republican congress ticket out
side Of New Orlesns. or enough to
elect all three congressman OF the sugar
districts.
In the parishes Of Ascention, Jsffsr.
J son, st. Julien and Vermilion not q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-10
SUPREME CONVENTION
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
in Session at Phila-
delphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 9.-She supreme
convention of the Catholic Mutual
Benefit association is in session here.
Officers and representa- yes are present
from the states of New York, Pennsyl-
vanis, Ohio, Michigan. Illinois, Ne
brasks and the province OF Quebec.
The convention attended solemn high
mass in st. Johns church, at which
Rev. DIR. Laughran. chancellor of the
arch diocese of Philadelphia, preached
The reports of the various
officers show the condition Of the
society to be most prosper
Gus, The total benefcisries paid dur
ing the last term was 81, 238. $40 So
The total bsneficiares since tife eoun-
ell was organized is "a. S37, 450 SO 10
its reserve fund this society has $780,
900 Total liabilities of the association
are $3.50, for legal expenses defending
two suits now pending in the Supreme
court. The association has, ut the
present time II, 1888 members after
transferring $500 members to the
grand council OF Clnada now under a
separate BENEFICIARY jurisdiction.
The report Of the trustees entered
extensively into the Canadian difficulty
in which it appeared that it became
absolutely necessary to institute q
grand council in the province Of
Quebec as mem bership exceeding 600
residents of said province refused to
continue affilistion with the grand
council Of Canada.
Que of the most important matters
brought to the attention of the conven-
tion was the letter of Archbishop Sa-
tolli, the postolic delegate, which was
obtained at the request Of Supreme
Trustee Rev. P. A. Baarta acting for
the supreme council in which Mgr.
Satolli gave his blessing to the associa
tion and of his own accord promised to
obtain the Pope's blessing for the
sociatv